Mike Birbiglia launches Tip Your Waitstaff to raise money for comedy club staffs
“We don’t have the answers but we do have jokes,” said Mike Birbiglia in a March 30 interview with GMA. Birbiglia may not have all the answers regarding how to […]
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‘Conan’ to air new shows filmed via iPhone starting March 30
Conan O’Brien and his Conan team have announced that the show will begin airing new episodes on March 30. There will be no audience and O’Brien’s production staff will work […]
Ali Wong, Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Lily Tomlin to appear at Netflix Is A Joke Fest
Netflix’s comedy brand, Netflix Is A Joke has announced that it will be hosting a week-long comedy festival across over-20 venues in Los Angeles between April 27 – May 3. […]
Björk announces Björk Orchestral Tour in Europe
There is no one like Björk. From her one-of-a-kind compositions to her inclusion of cutting edge technology, the Icelandic artist strives to create something special every time she connects with […]
Guns N’ Roses expand 2020 summer stadium tour
Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash and Dizzy Reed have announced a slew of summer dates on Guns N’ Roses 2020 summer stadium tour. Following dates in Latin America, South America […]
Roy Wood Jr., Pete Holmes & more to perform at Team Coco House pop-up in Chicago
Team Coco House, Conan O’Brien’s pop-up comedy club, is coming to Chicago for two nights of stand-up at the Bottom Lounge on Feb. 14 and 15. The weekend – which […]
Best Coast announces new album ‘Always Tomorrow’
On Feb. 21, Best Coast is set to release their fourth studio album, Always Tomorrow, via Concord Records. Produced by Carlos de la Garza with additional production by Justin Meldal-Johnsen, […]
Rod Stewart announces 2020 summer tour with special guests Cheap Trick
Legendary musician Rod Stewart may be celebrating his 75th birthday today, but fans are the ones receiving a gift. The “Maggie May” singer has announced that he is heading out […]
Pearl Jam, Vampire Weekend & Billie Eilish top Lollapalooza Paris lineup
The fourth annual Lollapalooza Paris is going to be rockin’ in 2020 as it was recently announced that Pearl Jam, Vampire Weekend and Billie Eilish will be performing at Hippodrome […]
Pharrell & Friends, Foo Fighters, Post Malone top Something in the Water 2020
Following the success of the inaugural Something in the Water festival in 2019, the event’s founder, Pharrell Williams, has announced the epic music lineup for the event’s second installment. Pharrell […]
Shaky Knees Music Festival 2020 to feature The Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins & more
Christmas came early for music fans as Shaky Knees Festival organizers have announced that The Black Keys, Smashing Pumpkins, The Strokes and more will be performing at Central Park in […]
Gareth Reynolds’ debut comedy album set for December release
International touring stand-up comedian Gareth Reynolds has announced that his debut comedy album, Riddled with Disease, will drop on Dec. 6 via Comedy Dynamics. The album’s tracklist will include such […]
Watch: Kate Nash shares new music video for ‘Bad Lieutenant’
“She’s literally the definition of a bad lieutenant,” says Kate Nash of 14-year-old British amputee, Tilly Locke, when introducing her new music video for the song, “Bad Lieutenant.” The video, […]
The New York Comedy Festival 2019 lineup adds 100+ shows
As if this year’s New York Comedy Festival couldn’t get any better, event organizers have just added another round of 100+ shows to its 2019 lineup. Among the event’s newest […]
Janelle James Comedy Festival announces 2019 lineup
The second annual Janelle James Comedy Festival has just announced its initial lineup. Taking place Dec. 5-7, 2019 at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY, the multi-day event will host […]
Dave Matthews & Weezer top Innings Festival 2020 lineup
Innings Festival is returning to Tempe, AZ next year for another rendition of its increasingly-popular two-day music extravaganza. Topping the bill for the 2020 event, taking place Feb. 29 – […]
The Nights We Stole Christmas 2019 lineup: The 1975, 311, Cage The Elephant & more
WKQX will again return this December with another impressive block of rock under the moniker The Nights We Stole Christmas. The concert series’ five-night run, scheduled to go down Dec. […]
Ali Siddiq’s ‘It’s Bigger Than These Bars’ out now on Comedy Central Records
Comedian Ali Siddiq has just released his fifth stand-up album. Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars dropped earlier this week via Comedy Central Records. It’s Bigger Than These Bars […]
Q&A Interview: Fiona Hewes discusses influences, artistic process & her forthcoming EP ‘8:10’
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Fiona Hewes has just dropped her first single “Wrong Connection,” with plans to release her new EP 8:10 this Fall. We recently chatted with the 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist where […]
Listen to all 36 hours of Woodstock front-to-back on WXPN
It seems folks just can’t get enough of Woodstock. The iconic 1969 music festival has been all the rage in recent months, mostly due to Woodstock 50‘s demise back in […]
Fiona Apple pledges 2 years of ‘Criminal’ royalties to help aid border detainees
Fiona Apple has pledged to donate two years of royalties from her 1996 hit single “Criminal” to aid border detainees. Likewise, any 2019 and 2020 television or movie placement earnings […]
Adult Swim Festival 2019 lineup taps Eric Andre, Jamie XX & more
The Adult Swim Festival is returning to Los Angeles for another round of genre-bending music and comedy. The second annual event, taking place Nov. 15-16 at LA’s Banc of California […]
Martin Short, Eddie Murphy & more set for ‘Comedians in Cars’ Season 11, premiering in July
Jerry Seinfeld‘s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is set to return next month with a slew of new guests. The caffeinated comedic interview series will host Martin Short and Eddie […]
Watch the trailer for Iliza Shlesinger’s upcoming documentary ‘Over & Over’
Iliza Shlesinger is releasing a documentary detailing all the blood sweat and tears that go into making a stand-up special. Check out the trailer for the comedian’s forthcoming film, Over […]