News from 'y' artists

May
18

Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition through social networking site Twitter

Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition through social networking site Twitter

Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition t

Mar
30

All Points West Organizers Announce Second Annual Lineup

It's official: All Points West has survived to its second year. The Liberty State Park festival essentially the east coast version of Coachella,

Mar
30

Arcade Fire Re-Record 'Wake Up' For 'Wild Things' Trailer

The hip music quotient of Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are adaptation (a silver-screen version soundtracked by Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Kare

Mar
20

Abstract Rude Readies Solo Debut

Rhymesayers have signed Abstract Rude, and plan to release his solo debut, Rejuvenation, on May 5. The longtime underground rap icon has been a part o

Mar
19

Live Review: Yelle – The El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles

You need not possess a command of Française to appreciate the cheeky antics of Yelle, née Julie Budet, a petite pop powerhouse who sings of

Mar
6

'Beatles: Rock Band' Game Gets Release Date

Apple Corps, Harmonix and MTV Games have set a September 9 release date for their highly-anticipated videogame, The Beatles: Rock Band. The first play

Feb
27

Live Yanni Special Coming To PBS

It's been four years since Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Yanni took to the stage, but now fans will be able to catch a brand new perform

Feb
19

Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction Among Sasquatch! Headliners

The eighth annual Sasquatch! Music Festival has been set for May 23-25 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA. The three-day event will be headlined

Feb
19

Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Addiction Among Sasquatch! Headliners

The eighth annual Sasquatch! Music Festival has been set for May 23-25 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA. The three-day event will be headlined

Jan
14

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Inductees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees, including Metallica, Run-D.M.C., Jeff Beck, Wanda Jackson and Bobby Womack.

Jan
14

Astralwerks Readies Benefit Record

Astralwerks has set February 24 as the release date of Heroes, a benefit album for War Child. The worldwide charity helps war-torn children with impro

Nov
3

Jay-Z Successor Reportedly Commits Suicide

According to numerous reports, Def Jam's executive vice president, Shakir Stewart, died of an apparent suicide on Saturday, November 1. Stewart w

Oct
22

Live Review: Iceland Airwaves (Part Two) - Reykjavik, Iceland

To give you an idea of how rejuvenated I felt at the tail end of Iceland's Airwaves fest crippling jetlag and all well, let's just say I cou

Oct
8

David Byrne, Tom Waits Among Confirmed N.A.S.A. Appearances

N.A.S.A., the beat-chopping production duo of Squeak E. Clean (Spike Jonze's brother, Sam Spiegel) and DJ Zegon (pro skater Ze Gonzales), has fin

Sep
12

Yes Relaunch Tour With Tribute Band Singer

With vocalist Jon Anderson still recovering from acute respiratory failure, Yes has decided to spark its 40th anniversary tour with Benoit David a Yes

Aug
15

Young Jeezy Reveals 'Recession' Tracklisting

Young Jeezy has finalized the tracklisting for his latest full-length, The Recession. Due out September 2 through CTE/Def Jam, it features 18 new trac

Aug
15

Yelle Plots Major Headlining Tour

Yelle has finally scheduled a full-on U.S. tour, a follow-up to her successful spring run. The headlining club trek jumps off on October 7 in Dallas a

Aug
12

Yung Berg Facing Drug, Menacing Charges

New York City police arrested Yung Berg on Saturday, charging the rapper with menacing in the 2nd degree and unlawful possession of marijuana. A limo