L.A. Times - Music News

Watch Prince's new music video for 'Fixurlifeup'

By Mikael Wood — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:41:00 PDT

Among the more headstrong of the new songs Prince played during his recent two-night stand at the City National Grove of Anaheim was "Fixurlifeup," in which the Purple One looks forward to a time "when the leaders learn how to follow" and proclaims that a "girl with a guitar is 12 times better than another crazy band of boys."

Jewel enters June Carter Cash's stage

By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times — Sat, 25 May 2013 07:30:00 PDT

Jewel, following Reese Witherspoon's Oscar-winning turn, portrays Carter from teen through old age for a Lifetime movie.

Jewel may have come from the Lilith Fair generation of female singers and songwriters, but her latest move pays homage to a much earlier era of guitar-playing troubadours.

John Fogerty takes a new tack with his classic songs

By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 PDT

For 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' the singer-songwriter collaborates with Foo Fighters, Miranda Lambert and more on versions of Creedence Clearwater Revival tunes.

When John Fogerty's wife, Julie, suggested over dinner one night that he revisit his catalog of Creedence Clearwater Revival songs with artists he admires today, he wasn't about to let the music take a back seat to technology.

Electric Daisy Carnival getting documentary

By Daniel Miller — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:05:00 PDT

The Electric Daisy Carnival is getting the documentary treatment from a pair of filmmakers who were behind the recent Justin Bieber and Katy Perry concert movies.

Cold War Kids return with the safety off at the Fonda

By August Brown — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:00 PDT

The first lyrics on Cold War Kids' newest album, "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts," sum up the band's predicament right now. "I was supposed to do great things," Nathan Willett howls over a speedy piano plink. "I wasn't raised to shoot for fame, I had the safety on."

Blake Shelton's 'Healing in the Heartland' set for May 29

By Gerrick D. Kennedy — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:39:00 PDT

Blake Shelton’s benefit concert for Oklahoma is set for May 29.

In Hollywood, a rowdy goodbye for Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

By August Brown — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:19:00 PDT

The afternoon light leaked through the open doors of the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday. But inside the venue, everything was lighted red enough to resemble a reign in blood.

Critic's Pick: Christian Scott Quintet

By Chris Barton — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:00 PDT

If there's a broad failure to the vast majority of popular music in 2013, it's that very often nothing of consequence is being said. This is not an issue for jazz artist Christian Scott.

Mariah Carey has wardrobe malfunction, lets curse slip on 'GMA'

By Gerrick D. Kennedy — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:40:00 PDT

The great thing about early morning news is how unpredictable and often over-the-top the anchors are at the hour.

'Behind the Candelabra': Fun facts about the legendary Liberace

By Susan King — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:33:00 PDT

Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, “Behind the Candelabra,” looks at the relationship between flamboyant pianist Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his much younger lover Scott Thorson (Matt Damon). The film, which is in competition for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, premieres Sunday on HBO.