Guardian Music — … including his high-cut underpants, Hollywood adventures and hits galoreWhen Vanity dropped out of Purple Rain, Patricia Kotero was rechristened “Apollonia”, and drafted in to fill her place. An Apollonia 6 album was planned, set t... more info

The Mirror — We all know Prince penned Sinead O'Connor's most famous hit, but did you know he was also behind Alicia Keys and Stevie Nicks tracks? more info

People.com — Madonna, The Bangles and Celine Dion have all had success with Prince-penned pieces more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis The Long Ryders were maybe the roots-iest band in LA's jangly "Paisley Underground" scene of the early '80s (Rain Parade, Bangles, Three O'Clock, Dream Syndicate), owing much to Gene Clark and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Only togethe... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher ...then there's people like Emitt Rhodes, who's a cult hero for no good reason whatsoever. Far from obscure, his music is loaded with melodic charisma, that essential ingredient that makes you want to hear some records over... more info

Stereogum — Chastity Belt will release their new LP, Time To Go Home, tomorrow, and today they make a good case for the album in the form of director Joe Holcomb’s video for anti-slut-shaming anthem “Cool Slut.” The music is a fine example of Chastity Belt... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As discussed, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (aka The Both) are playing Christmas shows this December, including three in the NYC area -- 12/10 at Tarrytown Music Hall (tickets), 12/12 at The Space at Westbury (tickets) and 12/13 at... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Cloud Nothings at Pitchfork Fest 2014 (more by James Richards IV) Perfume Genius in Chicago in 2012 (more by Sarah Frankie Linder) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights...... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Fleetwood Mac @ Jones Beach 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... Fleetwood Mac @ Madison Square Garden With Christine McVie back in the... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis The Bangles reformed in the early '00s and have been going ever since (though Michael Steele bowed out of the band in 2005), most recently releasing Sweetheart Of The Sun in 2011. Their terrific 1982 debut EP... more info