Perhaps there’s never been a name more fitting for a duo who’s endured their fair share of adversities. But Giant Drag’s new EP, Swan Song, marks the end of a five-year hiatus since the band’s debut, and a giant leap forward in a positive direction.

One thing about modern music is that band lineups can change in a heartbeat. Just weeks after we thought Steven Tyler would never play with Aerosmith again, he’s reunited with the Boston legends to headline two festivals.

MGMT has released the cover art for their new album, Congratulations.  And……..wow. 

The Nigerian-born singer-songwriter, composer and record producer Helen Folasade Adu (Sade Adu) is still enjoying success after 20 years in the business. Her latest CD, “Soldier of Love” released by her Grammy winning English group Sade sold over 500,000 copies last week.

Beyonce’s sister Solange has a lot to live up to if she wants to break free from the shadow of her sister. The 23-year-old singer, who has the vocal ability that just may rival her big sister, has taken the indie path, and has already collaborated with two prominent names in the indie rock scene: The Dirty Projectors and Of Montreal.

Guns N’ Roses leading man Axl Rose has made a presence in the media as of late, getting saved from a knife-wielding fan at a show and telling off the music journalism industry for publishing faulty information. Tsk, tsk.