Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:42PM - By Laura Aguirre
Yesterday, America didn’t have to watch Mitt Romney get inaugurated. Anyone who’s anyone in politics gathered in Washington D.C. to see President Barack Obama swear an oath to preserve, protect and defend our rights. James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé got the chance to serenade the entire country with their vocals. But, as it turns out, one of them wasn’t actually singing live.
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Friday, January 18, 2013 6:58PM - By Laura Aguirre
The Strokes have decided to release a new album this year. They’ll give us a sneak peek of the record very soon, when their brand new single hits a a prominent radio station. Also, there’s new Phoenix music on the way. The band has named their upcoming album and we’ve got the details for you below. Also, Bat For Lashes announced she’ll be going on tour, and Metallica revealed the release date for their 3D concert film Metallica Through The Never. All that and more below.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 2:48PM - By Laura Aguirre
This week, everyone was worried about one thing – Nicki Minaj‘s supposed endorsement for Mitt Romney. President Obama was even talking about it. But the lady rapper has since cleared it up for us (now the world is at peace). Also, the dates for the 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have been announced. And Interpol‘s Paul Banks has announced a solo tour. All that and more below.
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Friday, February 24, 2012 7:36PM - By Laura Aguirre
It’s been a slow week for the music industry, but still, we at BeatCrave managed to scrape up some worthy news from the depths of the internet. This week, Chris Brown is in the news again, not for his collaboration with ex-girlfriend Rihanna, but for stealing a woman’s phone. Adele also made headlines, and history, on the Billboard 200; and President Obama sang a tune at a recent fundraiser. All that and more, below.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:44AM - By Candace Butler
Funny how time slips away when you have a front row seat to an all-country setlist Monday night at the White House. And that’s precisely how Barrack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent their Monday night, paying tribute to country music. There were performances from country stars Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson and even Lyle Lovett flooding through the East Room. There has been no mention of red paper cups or sparks flying, however. Take that, modern country!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 10:11AM - By Krystal Clark
After the much talked about Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident at the MTV Video Music Awards, it seems like everyone has been weighing in with their opinion. One of the most surprising and most candid responses came from the President himself. According to the Associated Press, the recently released audio and Twitter feed of President Obama brings up more controversy amongst journalistic standards than West’s recent outburst.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:00AM - By davidhall
Apparently, indie songwriters are some of the nations brightest new historians.
Conceived by songwriters Christian Kiefer, Matthew Gerken and Jefferson Pitcher, “Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.s Presidents” is one of the most compelling indie projects in recent memory. Three discs of epic presidential history seems like a strange idea, but just wait ’til you hear it before you pass judgment! With more than 40 guest artists from all corners of the indie-rock world, it couldn’t get much sweeter, could it?
Yes, actually, it can.
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