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Weezer Show Cancelled Due to Bus Crash

Tonight’s Weezer show at Agganis Arena has been canceled due to an unfortunate bus accident. Rivers Cuomo’s tour bus slid on black ice off the highway while traveling from Toronto to Boston.

Muse to Play TD Garden on March 6

Muse announced today that they will stop by New England for one appearance this spring at TD Garden in Boston on March 6th.

Elvis’ Expensive Locks

All the old barbers who read this blog, listen up (I know you’re out there). If you ever had the fortune of cutting Elvis Presley’s hair, I hoped you saved some of it.

Beck’s Record Club Tries Its Hand at Skip Spence’s “Oar”

Skip Spence’s 1969 album “Oar” is the latest subject of Beck’s Record Club, “an informal meeting of various musicians to record an album in a day.”

Jack White Says No to Slash

For possibly the first time in his career, Jack White has refused a publicity offer. He turned down a chance to sing on Slash’s upcoming album Slash & Friends, saying “I’ll play drums, I’ll play guitar, but I don’t wanna sing.”

Monsters of Folk Give Tribute to Kiss

Watch it here.

Beck and Charlotte Gainsbourg – Heaven Can Wait

Listen to their duet on Pitchfork.

Slash to Appear on Rihanna’s Upcoming Album

While we eagerly await the release of Slash and Friends, Rihanna will drop her upcoming album R Rated on November 23rd. R Rated features a collaboration with Slash on the song “ROCKSTAR 101.” Other contributors include Will.i.am and Young Jeezy.