Watch A 7-Year-Old Bassist Play Along With Mac Miller
Slovakian 7-year-old Aron Hodek loves playing along with Tiny Desk concerts. In his latest performance, he tackles Thundercat's bass line in "What's the Use?"
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Ticketmaster Has Its Own Secret 'Scalping Program,' Canadian Journalists Report
The CBC and the Toronto Star has reported that live-event box office behemoth Ticketmaster recruits professional "scalpers" into a program through which it could benefit by double-dipping on fees.
Hear An Early Outtake Of Bob Dylan's 'If You See Her, Say Hello'
Bob Dylan's Bootleg series continues this fall with Vol. 14, More Blood on the Tracks, which includes the first take he ever recorded of "If You See Her, Say Hello."
Richard Swift's Final Album, 'The Hex,' Will Be Released Friday
The announcement comes with a new track called "Sept20." According to a statement on Swift's Facebook page, it's his final song from an album he completed shortly before his death.
How Kathy Mattea Got Her Voice Back With 'Pretty Bird'
The country singer-songwriter's voice changed in her 50s and, for a time, she thought her career in music was over. With advice from Tony Bennett and a voice coach, Mattea has returned.
A Music Industry Peace Treaty Passes Unanimously Through Congress
The Music Modernization Act, which brings laws governing music up-to-date and streamlines life for everyone involved, is just about the only thing you could expect a divided Congress to agree on.
Hear The Revolutionary R&B Of Big Jay McNeely, Honking Proto-Rocker
The saxophonist, who passed away at the age of 91 on Sep. 16, embodied rock and roll and, through the blare of his horn, directly influenced the form's bombast and jagged contours.
German Doctors Say It's 'Highly Plausible' Pussy Riot Activist Was Poisoned
Physicians in Berlin say that anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov's illness does not appear to be caused by infection or disease. But they could not confirm what he was poisoned with, or by whom.
New York Philharmonic Musicians In Limbo After Investigation
After a five-month investigation, the New York City orchestra took action against oboist Liang Wang and trumpeter Matthew Muckey over unspecified misconduct.
Paul McCartney Scores First U.S. No. 1 Debut Ever With 'Egypt Station'
McCartney's 18th solo album has officially reached the top spot on the Billboard 200, marking The Beatles bassist's first solo No. 1 album in the U.S. in 36 years.