NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles is on vocal rest after canceling two shows over the weekend.
In a video message to fans posted on the duo’s Web site, Nettles said she has been dealing with voice problems since January.
She says she “blew her voice” from the combination of singing in the studio and on the road.
Sugarland canceled their Saturday appearance with Kenny Chesney
A revered singer/songwriter for over four decades, James Taylor has certainly earned the right to try his hand at a whole album of other peoples’ songs. The most surprising thing about Covers is how familiar most of the material is. And while not all of it is obviously – ahem – tailored to this artist, or really needs (re)covering, Taylor’s singing and the accompaniment are top notch.
His Band Of Legends are slick without
Rodriguez-Lopez, ex of At The Drive In and erstwhile guitarist, writer and arranger with nu-progressive tykes The Mars Volta has a work rate that, since his rejection of hard narcotics, made Prince look like a three-toed sloth on Mogadon, including countless solo projects, soundtracks and collaborations with the likes of Lydia Lunch. This first instrumental album for Stones Throw is a heavy, crushing, abstract indictment of global greed and (more…)
On March 24th, Capitol Records will release The Decemberists’ The Hazards Of Love, the follow-up to the group’s 2006 breakthrough, The Crane Wife, which NPR listeners voted their favorite album of the year.
With their fifth full-length album, the Portland-based quintet of Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query and John Moen solidifies its standing as one of the most innovative creative forces in music today. In an age when singles rule and the death of the album
The breakthrough, boisterous techno-pop of Universal Republic newcomers Cash Cash bounded into stores bright and early in 2009, with their Universal Republic debut album, Take It To The Floor, which was released on January 20. The charismatic band is currently riding the wave of their insatiable hit “Party In Your Bedroom,” which has exploded on radio and via YouTube, thanks to the turbo-charged chemistry supplied by brothers Jean Paul Makhlouf (vocals, guitar) and Alex Makhlouf (keyboards,
Twenty five: the number of years the incredible songtress Wynonna Judd has been bringing her amazing voice, her inspirational stories and her unique blend of country, soul and good ‘ol Rock’n'Roll to the masses. In celebration of this illustrious career, Wynonna will be releasing her 7th studio album in 2009 - an eclectic assortment of standards paying homage to all the different genres and songs that have formed the soundtrack to her own life. Produced by long time collaborators Don
Homme and Hughes bring their two man, sex-drenched cabaret back with a mix of authentic 60s blues rock, and a generous sprinkling of glam-pomposity.
Having fulfilled his obligations to one musical family, Josh Homme returns to the bosom of the other, changing into his satirical hat on the way. The twoing and froing might have put obstacles in the way of the Eagles’ touring potential but his creative double-life evidently provides
Dublin four-piece Fight Like Apes debut their profanity and insanity on an album named by Mr T, embellished by B movie audio-bites and featuring riot girrl attitude, without the guitars.
A list of influences including Pavement, Sonic Youth, Apples In Stereo and Talking Heads seems to have little evident bearing on their material, but does give an indication of the eclectic tastes and wandering minds of those who produced it.
Papa Roach will release their forthcoming fifth studio album, Metamorphosis on March 24th through DGC/Interscope Records. Co-Produced by Jay Baumgardner and Papa Roach with additional co-production by James Michael on six of the tracks, the new album conjures a vicious, vibrant intensity that is raw, relevant and ready to rock. The multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated Northern California quartet is back with their album of the decade.
Papa Roach is Jacoby Shaddix (vocals),
Secret Machines make their comeback with a record at once completely theirs and excitingly evolved. Hanging on to their likable and familiar indie rock traits and developing challenging new ones, they have - with evident awareness - made a brilliant mixture from the two.
The New York based three-piece have lost a member since their last foray into the album world. Guitarist Benjamin Curtis parted ways with the band in 2007, shortly
