JamBase — Mavis Staples was joined at the Apollo Theater in New York City by David Byrne, Jason Isbell, Warren Haynes and many others in celebrating her 80th birthday. more info

Stereogum — David Byrne and Mavis Staples are two legends who come from vastly different musical traditions, but they've got a long history with each other. And it's a history built around one song: "Slippery People," a twitchy and gospel-influenced jam from the... more info

Stereogum — Hot Chip have announced a new album, called A Bath Full Of Ecstasy, that will be out in June. It's their first album since 2015's Why Make Sense?, and it's their first album that they recruited outside producers to work with them, namely Philippe Zda... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — David Byrne inducted Radiohead, noting he was flattered the band named itself after one of his songs. more info

Stereogum — Radiohead are now in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. David Byrne, another member of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame whose 1986 song "Radio Head" inspired their band name, inducted them tonight during the ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. "They’ve ... more info

Stereogum — One of the most basic bits of Radiohead trivia is this: They named themselves after a Talking Heads song. Actually, they were called On A Friday first because they practiced on Fridays, but that's another story entirely. At some point they correctly ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Radiohead, after all, were named after a 1986 Talking Heads song. more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, Janelle Monáe will introduce Janet Jackson; Harry Styles will welcome Stevie Nicks; and Duran Duran will present Roxy Music. more info

Stereogum — "Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, who knows what that is. I don’t give a shit. It’s irritating every year that suddenly my inbox lights up with, 'Oh man, sorry about …' I don’t give a fuck!" That was Trent Reznor, talking to Stereogum last year ab... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony happens this month at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Continue reading… more info