We’ve had our eye on the alliance between Nas and Damian Marley ever since the former appeared on the latter’s “Road To Zion” single in 2005. Last month, they released Distant Relatives, a splendid album that celebrates their heritage and brings to light each’s substantial lyrical and vocal prowess. Assisted by a whole host of guest contributors, the duo alternates between, and fuses the worlds of hip hop and reggae (and everything in between) in absorbing fashion throughout the impressive catalog of songs. “Tribal War” (with K'naan) and “Leaders” (featuring Damian’s brother Stephen) are just two of the many highlights that ensure this record was well worth the collective effort put forth by all parties involved. more ›

Maybe you’ve heard, but there is a festival going on this weekend. Well, what would an Austin City Limits Festival be without some excellent Austin City Limits television show tapings? The scheduled tapings are as follows: Calexico- Wednesday at 8 p.m. Van Morrison – Thursday at 8 p.m. Sufjan Stevens followed by the Raconteurs - Sunday at 8 p.m. Cat Power – Monday the 18th at 8 p.m. Damian Marley – Tuesday the19th at 9... more ›

Maybe you’ve heard, but there is a festival going on this weekend. Well, what would an Austin City Limits Festival be without some excellent Austin City Limits television show tapings? The scheduled tapings are as follows: Calexico- Wednesday at 8 p.m. Van Morrison – Thursday at 8 p.m. Sufjan Stevens followed by the Raconteurs - Sunday at 8 p.m. Cat Power – Monday the 18th at 8 p.m. Damian Marley – Tuesday the19th at 9... more ›

Maybe you’ve heard, but there is a festival going on this weekend. Well, what would an Austin City Limits Festival be without some excellent Austin City Limits television show tapings? The scheduled tapings are as follows: Calexico- Wednesday at 8 p.m. Van Morrison – Thursday at 8 p.m. Sufjan Stevens followed by the Raconteurs - Sunday at 8 p.m. Cat Power – Monday the 18th at 8 p.m. Damian Marley – Tuesday the19th at 9... more ›

We just read a leaked report of the ACL Fest Lineup, to be officially announced on Thursday. The report comes from Dallas Observer entertainment guru Robert Wilonsky. As we said, this is just a leaked report and therefore considered a rumor, but this source is about as good as they get. Of course, we hope there are a few more of our favorites coming but won't hold our breath. Have a look for yourself... more ›

Austin City Limits is pretty nifty, we'll admit. But let's face it: the lineup for Coachella, ACL's glammed-up West Coast sibling in the desiccated wastelands near Joshua Tree, has all but reigned supreme these last few years. And this year, they're at it again; earlier this week they announced the full roster for the two-day festival, to be headlined this year by Depeche Mode (huzzah!) and ... Tool (huh?). The entire lineup: Saturday, April... more ›