Music RSS from The Detroit News Music RSS from The Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Wed, 22 May 2013 18:28:07 EDT 30 Andrew WK, Anti-Flag among the headliners at punk rock Bled Fest in Howell http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220020/1424/ENT04 ]]>When Nate Dorough was a student at Hartland High School in Howell in the'90s, he daydreamed of his cafeteria turning into the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. He didn't realize one day it would happen, or that he'd be the one doing it. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220020/1424/ENT04 Obama to honor Carole King at White House concert http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220042/1424/ENT04 President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT By Darlene Superville | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220042/1424/ENT04 Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/305220024/1424/ENT04 Los Angeles — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/305220024/1424/ENT04 Single takes: New and notable singles http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220022/1424/ENT04 ]]>Mayer Hawthorne continues to grow, Kanye West continues challenging himself and fans with 'New Slaves,' Angie Miller disappoints in 'You Set Me Free' and more. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220022/1424/ENT04 Eminem's music publisher sues Facebook over use of song http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/ENT04/305210370/1424/ENT04 ]]>Eminem's music publisher is suing Facebook and an advertiser for using a song from the "Marshall Mathers LP" without permission in a recent advertisement for the new Facebook feature called "Airplane." Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT Kim Kozlowski - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/ENT04/305210370/1424/ENT04 The Doors' Ray Manzarek dies at 74 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200397/1424/ENT04 ]]>Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock 'n' roll, has died. He was 74. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Chris Talbott Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200397/1424/ENT04 Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200001/1424/ENT04 ]]>Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200001/1424/ENT04 Detroit event explores art-electronic music intersection http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200003/1424/ENT04 Detroit — A 3-day Detroit showcase planned this week aims to explore how seven artists work in both fine art and electronic music. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:09:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200003/1424/ENT04 Records show AEG budgeted money for Jackson doctor http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200401/1424/ENT04 Documents prepared by a concert promoter that were detailed in court on Monday indicated the company had budgeted $150,000 a month for a doctor to treat Michael Jackson as he prepared and delivered a series of comeback shows. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:10:00 EDT Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/ENT04/305200401/1424/ENT04 Tim McGraw puts new spin on ACM's TV special, airing Sunday http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT04/305190001/1424/ENT04 ]]>When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format. Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Chris Talbott | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT04/305190001/1424/ENT04 Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT04/305190352/1424/ENT04 Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT Mesfin Fekadu AP Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT04/305190352/1424/ENT04 Review: Sparks fly when Baz Luhrmann meets Jay-Z on 'Great Gatsby' CD? http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/ENT04/305180008/1424/ENT04 ]]>The Jay-Z-produced musical roller coaster mixes electronica, hip-hop and rock with jazz-age sounds into a breathy, sexy, dangerous, electric result. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Cristina Jaleru | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/ENT04/305180008/1424/ENT04 Now in his 60s, Mitch Ryder has 30 U.S. dates booked, is writing a musical http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT04/305170016/1424/ENT04 ]]>When rockers from the classic era hit the upward part of their 60s, the gigs usually slow down or they hitch a ride on the latest Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band tour. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT Susan Whitall | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT04/305170016/1424/ENT04 Courtney Love to play MotorCity Casino in July http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT04/305160010/1424/ENT04 ]]>Courtney Love is headed to Detroit. The Hole rocker has scheduled a July' solo date at the MotorCity Casino's Sound Board, venue officials announced Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT04/305160010/1424/ENT04 Pop singer Charli XCX takes her cues from Britney Spears, the Cure, a movie http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT04/305160305/1424/ENT04 ]]>As soon as 6-year-old Charlotte Aitchison saw Britney Spears' music video for "… Baby One More Time," she knew she wanted to be a pop star herself. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Adam Graham Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT04/305160305/1424/ENT04 Phantom metal: Swedish rockers Ghost work hard to stay anonymous http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150330/1424/ENT04 ]]>The members of Swedish metal outfit Ghost B.C. have found an interesting way around the issue of over-sharing: anonymity. Rather than opening up their lives for all to see, they've shut everything off. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:31:00 EDT Adam Graham Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150330/1424/ENT04 Single takes: New and notable music http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150339/1424/ENT04 ]]>J. Cole shows his more introspective side, Pusha T gets weird and Jennifer Lopez turns out another generic dance song. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:27:00 EDT Adam Graham - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150339/1424/ENT04 Tickets on sale http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150338/1424/ENT04 ]]>Grab seats for Toni Braxton, Travis Tritt, Jay Mohr, Michael Buble and more. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:28:00 EDT Melody Baetens - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT04/305150338/1424/ENT04 'American Idol' showdown: 2 females in the finales http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT04/305140002/1424/ENT04 ]]>'American Idol' has had its ups and downs over the years. Consider this season a down. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT04/305140002/1424/ENT04 St. Jerome's Fest to hit Meadow Brook http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130367/1424/ENT04 ]]>Icelandic rock act Sigur Ros and Brooklyn-based indie rockers The National lead a lineup of 20 rock, pop and hip-hop artists at St. Jerome's Laneway Festival, the indie rock fest making its North American bow at Meadow Brook Music Festival Sept. 14. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Adam Graham Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130367/1424/ENT04 Aretha Franklin cancels Chicago, Connecticut shows http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130001/1424/ENT04 Aretha Franklin is canceling two live appearances next week, citing her doctor's recommendation 'for treatment.' She was set to perform May 20 at a special ' Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT By Susan Whitall | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130001/1424/ENT04 Backstreet Boys coming back to DTE in August http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130003/1424/ENT04 Backstreet's back (alright!), and the boy band will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre Aug. 8, according to a tour itinerary released Monday. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130003/1424/ENT04 Aretha Franklin talks movies and music http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT09/305130330/1424/ENT04 ]]>Long before she became the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin sang in her father's Baptist church in Detroit. Two days ago, she headlined the annual McDonald's Gospelfest at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and Cissy Houston were featured. But that wasn't the only event on Franklin's calendar. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Meskfin Fedkadu Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT09/305130330/1424/ENT04 Breeders keep it loose at Majestic show http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130004/1424/ENT04 ]]>The Breeders celebrated 20 years of its'93 album 'Last Splash' at the Majestic Theatre Sunday night with a loose, free-spirited show that was like a get together with old friends. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:59:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130004/1424/ENT04 Swift, Bryan, Hayes to perform at CMT Music Awards http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130002/1424/ENT04 Nashville, Tenn. — Taylor Swift leads a list of country's hottest stars set to perform at the CMT Music Awards next month. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT | Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT04/305130002/1424/ENT04