Kenneth Partridge's work has appeared in such publications as USA Today, the Village Voice and the Hartford Courant, as well as online at MTV Hive and HowAboutWe, among other sites. He's helped to edit two encyclopedias -- one on Latin music, the other on reggae -- and penned biographies about Louis Armstrong and the opera singer Marian Anderson. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his beloved wife and slightly less beloved record collection.
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Morrissey Postpones More U.S. Shows Following Illness
Morrissey's ongoing health woes have led to two more show cancellations. The former Smiths frontman had planned to resume his tour on Feb. 9 in Las Vegas, but following his recent hospitalization for what he revealed to be a trio of ailments -- "a concussion, a bleeding ulcer, and Barrett’s esophagus" -- he's scrapped both that gig and the following night's in Phoenix.
Johnny Marr Announces North American Tour Dates
Johnny Marr has announced a North American tour in support of 'The Messenger,' his forthcoming solo debut. The iconic Smiths guitarist kicks off the 18-date trek on April 11 in Las Vegas, and after a few notable stops -- two Coachella appearances and a pair of shows with New Order, whose singer, Bernard Sumner, he once worked with in the side project Electronic -- he'll wrap things up at the Parad
My Bloody Valentine Release New Album ‘m b v’ + Launch Website
Update: My Bloody Valentine's new website has launched, and the band's long-awaited new album, titled 'm b v,' is officially for sale. The record is available in three formats: vinyl ($30.50), CD ($22) and digital download ($16). The first two options come with instant downloads, and fans have the additional option of choosing the file type: 16bit CD-quality WAV files, 320kbps MP3 or 24bit 96 K WA
Morrissey Suffering Bleeding Ulcer, Cancels More Dates
Days after being hospitalized for a "suspected bladder infection," Morrissey has been given a definitive diagnosis. Moz is suffering from a bleeding ulcer, Billboard reports, and while that has led to more show cancellations, the singer is expected to make a full recovery.
Coachella 2013 Lineup Announced: Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline
The lineup for Coachella 2013 has finally been announced, and after months of restless speculation, fans can breathe easy: This year's festival is stacked with killer acts, including the Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Postal Service, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the xx, NIck Cave and the Bad Seeds, Modest Mouse, New Order, Vampire Weekend and Sigur Ros.
Vampire Weekend Reveal New Album Art, Title + Tracklist
Update: Under the Radar reports that 'Lemon Sounds' is not, in fact, the title of the forthcoming Vampire Weekend album, and that we've all been duped by Internet tricksters.
Two ironically sweet words for Vampire Weekend fans: 'Lemon Sounds.' That's the name of the band's third album, due out May 6 on XL, Under the Radar reports. Word of the release date came yesterday, and in addition to the tit
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Announce 2013 U.S. Tour Dates
Following the release of their seventh album, 'Specter at the Feast,' which drops March 19, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will pack their leathers and distortion pedals and embark on their first U.S. tour since 2010. The trek kicks off April 22 in the band's hometown of San Francisco, winds its way across the country and wraps June 1 in Los Angeles.
Tom Morello Joining Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band for Australian Tour
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are about to put a little more rage in their sound. Come March, when the group tours Australia, ex-Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will fill in for longtime member Steven Van Zandt, who's busy shooting the TV series 'Lilyhammer.'
Bat for Lashes Announce Tour Dates
British art-pop songstress Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes, has announced a string of tour dates, including four in the United States. The singer begins the trek Jan. 26 in Singapore before heading to New Zealand and Australia for eight shows. Her subsequent U.S. gigs are all on the West Coast, but as Pitchfork points out, she seems to have left room in her schedule for Coachella, so it's possibl
Myopic, ‘Jura’ – Free MP3 Download
Long drawn to the mix of organic and electronic sounds -- a hallmark of acts ranging from Kraftwerk to Tortoise -- Jeff Ryan makes lush, sweeping, emotionally resonant music under the name myopic. On 'Jura,' today's free MP3, the Dallas-based musician offers a stirring preview of his new album 'we were here,' due out Feb. 26.