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Wu-Tang Clan, Tyler the Creator booked for Rock the Bells

Wu-Tang Clan, Tyler the Creator and Big Krit will take the stage at this year's Rock the Bells Festival, along with the holographic images of fallen hip-hop icons Ol' Dirty Bastard and Easy-E. // Tour dates at SoundSpike Wu-Tang Clan, Tyler the Creator and Big Krit will take the stage at this year's Rock the Bells Festival, along with the holographic images of fallen hip-hop icons Ol' Dirty Bastard and Easy-E.

The Crystal Method push back new effort after Kirkland's brain surgery

The Crystal Method's impending studio release has been pushed back a bit to allow co-founder Scott Kirkland a chance to recover from a recent brain surgery. The Crystal Method's impending studio release has been pushed back a bit to allow co-founder Scott Kirkland a chance to recover from a recent brain surgery.

Linkin Park to headline sixth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival

Grammy-winning rockers Linkin Park will close out the sixth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival on the famed Los Angeles boulevard this summer. Grammy-winning rockers Linkin Park will close out the sixth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival on the famed Los Angeles boulevard this summer.

Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights among Mountain Oasis Fest headliners

Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights and Neutral Milk Hotel are among the acts to helm Mountain Oasis Festival in Asheville, NC, later this year. Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights and Neutral Milk Hotel are among the acts to helm Mountain Oasis Festival in Asheville, NC, later this year.

Mac Miller readies for "Watching Movies" summer push

Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller will take to the road this summer for a round of club and theater shows before joining forces with Lil Wayne for a European leg. // Tour dates at SoundSpike Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller will take to the road this summer for a round of club and theater shows before joining forces with Lil Wayne for a European leg.

Live Review: Earth Wind and Fire in Waterbury, CT

Since 1969, Earth Wind and Fire has defined the genre of high energy pop funk, as well as contributing some of the most endearing romantic ballads to the contemporary American music scene. Since 1969, Earth Wind and Fire has defined the genre of high energy pop funk, as well as contributing some of the most endearing romantic ballads to the contemporary American music scene.

Tricky to bring "False Idols" trek to U.S venues

British DJ/producer Tricky has planned a handful of U.S. club and theater shows this summer in support of an impending album entitled 'False Idols.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike British DJ/producer Tricky has planned a handful of U.S. club and theater shows this summer in support of an impending album entitled "False Idols."

The Cure, Depeche Mode, Muse top Austin City Limits Festival lineup

The Austin City Limits Festival has revealed its full 2013 lineup, picking up some of the momentum of this year's SXSW music festival with Depeche Mode and fellow 80's stalwarts The Cure at the top of the bill. The Austin City Limits Festival has revealed its full 2013 lineup, picking up some of the momentum of this year's SXSW music festival with Depeche Mode and fellow 80's stalwarts The Cure at the top of the bill.

Boston-based Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block sign on for benefit concert

Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block, James Taylor and Jason Aldean are among the acts joining forces for a May 30 benefit for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Aerosmith, New Kids on the Block, James Taylor and Jason Aldean are among the acts joining forces for a May 30 benefit for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Tiesto, Avicii, Calvin Harris among Electric Daisy Carnival headliners

Tiesto, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Armin Van Buuren are among the acts slated to helm the 17th annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas this summer. Tiesto, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Armin Van Buuren are among the acts slated to helm the 17th annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas this summer.
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