All articles tagged with #live album
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Olivia Rodrigo announced a live album documenting her Glastonbury performance, sparking discussion about the decline of live albums in the modern music industry and their nostalgic value, with some seeing it as a potential revival of an art form that offers a unique, authentic concert experience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Billy Strings, a Grammy-winning musician blending traditional bluegrass with improvisational jam music, discusses his new live album 'Live at the Legion,' his personal healing through songwriting, performing after his mother's death, and how fatherhood has influenced his music, in an interview with NPR.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour across Europe, their first in seven years, with 20 shows in five cities, following recent rehearsals and band reunification efforts. They also plan to release a live album from their 2003 tour.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Radiohead releases a live album, 'Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009),' featuring energetic performances of their controversial 2003 album, recorded across various tours, offering fans a cathartic and raw glimpse into their live prowess during the early 2000s.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Ben Folds released a live album with the National Symphony Orchestra as a defiant response to his resignation from his advisory role at the Kennedy Center following the Trump administration's takeover, recording the album just before his departure and announcing a U.S. tour.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
A previously unreleased live album of Sly and the Family Stone from a 1967 concert has been restored and released, showcasing the band's early brilliance and energy, with insights from archivist Alec Palao who worked closely with Sly Stone. The album captures the band's raw, captivating performance just months after their formation, highlighting their significant place in music history.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by pitchfork.com
Sly and the Family Stone are releasing a previously unreleased live album, 'The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967,' featuring recordings from their early performances in California, with additional liner notes, photos, and a bonus Otis Redding cover, available July 18.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Louder
The Cure have announced a new live album, 'Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXlV,' recorded at their recent East London show, featuring live versions of tracks from their latest album, 'Songs Of A Lost World.' Set for release on December 13, the album's royalties will benefit the charity War Child. It will be available in various formats, including a double set with the studio album. Additionally, the band is releasing special vinyl editions of 'Songs Of A Lost World.' This marks The Cure's first UK #1 album since 1992.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Life
Taylor Swift fans were disappointed when the big announcement teased by Good Morning America turned out to be the unveiling of bonus acoustic songs from the already-filmed Eras Tour for its Disney+ release, with "Maroon" being the latest revealed. Fans had already known about these songs from livestreams and trailers, leading to disappointment and sarcastic reactions. Despite this, the teasers may still generate excitement for more casual viewers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Neil Young and Crazy Horse are embarking on their first proper tour in a decade, starting in San Diego, California, on April 24 and concluding in Chicago, Illinois, on May 23. The tour coincides with the release of their live album FU##IN’ UP and follows a period of limited concert appearances. The exact lineup for the tour has not been confirmed, but Nils Lofgren may step in for Micah Nelson, who is expected to be busy touring with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer-songwriter, will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards for the first time at the age of 80. She is also a nominee in the Best Folk Album category for her 2023 live album "Joni Mitchell at Newport." The star-studded performance lineup includes U2, Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, Luke Combs, and Billy Joel. The 2024 Grammys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
5 Seconds of Summer will release a studio version of their orchestral performance at the Royal Albert Hall, titled The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live From the Royal Albert Hall, digitally on April 14. The album includes reimagined versions of 17 songs from their decade-long careers, plus new songs from their freshly released fifth studio album 5SOS5. The group also gave advice to up-and-coming rock bands, encouraging them to focus on the "basics" of their musicality.