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Gang Of Four Gets Busy On New Album

It's been more than 15 years since the original lineup of groundbreaking British rock act Gang of Four has released new material, but the foursome has been busy since getting back together to rerecord old tracks for 2005's "Return the Gift."

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

Newsom Shines With Brooklyn Philharmonic

Joanna Newsom performed her critically acclaimed album "Ys" from start to finish last night (Jan. 31) at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, teaming up with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra.

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

Kid Rock Living It Up On 'Revival' Tour

A few shows into his Rock And Roll Revival tour, Kid Rock is proud of -- and a little surprised by -- what he's wrought on the road.

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

Gap Goes Viral For Color Coordinated Campaign

Gap is launching an online advertising campaign featuring music by the Raveonettes, Dntel, Swizz Beatz, the Blakes and Mariï¿½ï¿½ Digby in the hopes of stirring up some viral music video mojo among its younger customers, Billboard has learned.

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

From The Jam Prepping DVD, New Album

Now that they've got their show on the road, there should be some new product from From The Jam in the near future.

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

Lil Wayne: New Album 'Will Stick With You Forever'

Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" has been delayed numerous times in the past six months, but in his first interview since his recent arrest on felony drugs and weapons charges in Arizona, the rapper promises the new album will be worth the wait.

Read more : 01.02.2008 00:00:00

As The Crow Flies

A lot of has happened since Sheryl Crow's fifth studio album, "Wildflower," hit stores in September 2005.

Read more : 03.02.2008 00:00:00

'Static Prevails'

"Some of the songs on this album are about making babies. Some of the songs are about raising them," Jack Johnson says of "Sleep Through the Static," due this week via Brushfire/Universal.

Read more : 03.02.2008 00:00:00

Revolution Blues

Lenny Kravitz played nearly all the instruments on "It Is Time for a Love Revolution" (Virgin), his first effort in three years.

Read more : 03.02.2008 00:00:00

Hot In The Shade

Inclusiveness and studio improvising were the key factors in making British electro-pop band Hot Chip's third studio record, "Made in the Dark," due this week via Astralwerks.

Read more : 03.02.2008 00:00:00