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Classic Rock

INXS Reissues Breakthrough ‘Kick’ LP on Limited-Edition Vinyl

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12
Mar

INXS has set a May 1 release date for their audiophile-vinyl reissue of Kick, their career-best-selling 1987 album with six million in U.S. sales alone. The Rhino high-fidelity LP was cut from the original tapes by remastering guru Kevin Gray and will be pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The LP format also allows for a […]

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Alternative Rock

Shirley Manson Defends Anti-Beach Ball Rant

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12
Mar

This past December, Shirley Manson made headlines when she criticized a member of the audience who brought a beach ball to Garbage’s set at Good Things music festival in Melbourne, Australia. “Guy with your big f*cking beach ball,” she said, frustrated. “Ooh, I’m so scared of you. So thrilled by you. What a f*cking douchebag.” […]

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Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

Papoose Slams 50 Cent with New Diss Track ‘Agent Provocateur’

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12
Mar

Papoose fires back at 50 Cent again with a new diss track called “Agent Provocateur.” On Wednesday (March 11), Papoose dropped on his Instagram page a visual for his second 50 Cent diss track, “Agent Provocateur.” The Ron Browz-produced song features the Brooklyn rhymer chiseling away at Fif’s tough-guy persona and debunking his street folklore […]

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Classic Rock

Hear the Debut Album From Tom Hamilton’s New Band, Close Enemies

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11
Mar

Aerosmith fans have new music to listen to, thanks to legendary bassist Tom Hamilton, who returns with the debut full-length release by his new band, Close Enemies. The Close Enemies album hits the shelves Friday (Mar. 13) and fans can preorder the record now. UCR is pleased to present an exclusive preview of the entire […]

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Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, SURF GANG Reveal ‘Pompeii // Utility’

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11
Mar

For years now, collaborators and friends Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and SURF GANG have secretly been working on something together, and now they’re ready to share. Today (March 10), they announced Pompeii // Utility, a new collaborative double-album that has 33 tracks and is set to arrive on April 3. The news comes with a video […]

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Classic Rock

32 Hit Albums Produced by Rick Rubin

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11
Mar

For all intents and purposes, Rick Rubin, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings and former co-president of Columbia Records has been extremely successful in the music industry. He is responsible for helping to launch the careers of LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy and more. His resume ranges from […]

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Alternative Rock

Gene Simmons Warns Actors Like Ben Stiller

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11
Mar

Gene Simmons Tells Stars to Avoid Politics Gene Simmons has reignited debate over celebrity activism after saying famous people should stick to their craft instead of weighing in on political issues. The KISS co-founder made the remarks during a brief interview in Beverly Hills on Monday, framing his point as advice to entertainers and public […]

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