We haven't had a good supergroup in a while. But that's about to change thanks to Howl Owl Howl.
Hopefully, their music won't be as hard to listen to as their name is to say. And it probably won't, given that it's a collaboration between Mike Mills from R.E.M., Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman, and . . .
HOOTIE!!! Yes, Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish.
They describe their sound as roots rock with an alternative flair. Their first single, "My Cologne", will drop on Halloween, followed by a tour that kicks off November 3rd in Indianapolis.
Darius, who's been doing country for years now, says, quote, "It feels great to be singing with a rock band again. It's like buddies getting together, but also getting to play with your idols."
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Oasis Drops "Morning Glory (Unplugged)"
Oasis released a stripped-down acoustic version of "Morning Glory" from their upcoming 30th anniversary deluxe edition of "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" The 30th anniversary edition, due October 3rd, will feature five newly recorded acoustic versions including "Cast No Shadow," "Wonderwall," "Champagne Supernova," and "Acquiesce" in addition to “Morning Glory (Unplugged).” The original 1995 album has sold over 22 million copies globally and is the UK's third biggest-selling studio album of all time. The release coincides with Oasis's massive reunion tour following their recent North American leg, with upcoming shows in South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
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Ghost Cancels Mexico Concert Over Tobias Forge Illness
Ghost was forced to cancel their first of three scheduled Mexico City concerts at Palacio De Los Deportes on Tuesday after frontman Tobias Forge contracted food poisoning. The Swedish occult rockers announced that Forge, who performs as masked character Papa V Perpetua during their current tour, was unable to perform due to his illness. The band assured fans that their remaining two shows scheduled for yesterday and Thursday would proceed as planned. Fans who purchased tickets online will receive automatic refunds, while those who bought tickets at Ticketmaster outlets can request refunds starting Friday. The Mexico City shows are part of Ghost's "Skeletour" world tour supporting their sixth studio album "Skeletá," which hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart earlier this year with 86,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week.
Vince Neil from Motley Crue says he's suffered FOUR strokes in recent years
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Check out the new Florence + the Machine track, "One of the Greats".
Judas Priest singer Rob Halford married his longtime partner last year in a "very simple ceremony."
Brian May wants to do a Queen residency at the Sphere in Vegas
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Portugal, The Man Announces New Album, Global Tour
Portugal, The Man has announced that their new album "Shish," is set for release on November 7th. The band shared two new singles from the album: "Tanana," featuring soaring vocals from John Gourley, and the high-energy track "Mush." According to Gourley, "Mush" explores themes of survival and connection in rural life, while "Tanana" expresses generational sadness in an uncertain world. Portugal, The Man will launch their "Denali" headlining tour on November 6th in Portland, with stops across North America including sold-out Portland shows, plus dates in Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Austin, among other cities.
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