Stereogum — The Virginia sing-rapper D.R.A.M. seems destined to be best-known as the guy that Drake sort-of maybe ripped off when he made “Hotline Bling.” But whether or not that’s true, it’s not really fair to D.R.A.M., who has a whole lot to give beyon... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, and first-time nominees include Janet Jackson, Cheap Trick, The Cars, Los Lobos and more. Returning nominees include The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A., Yes, Chic, Deep Purple... more info

Stereogum — If you thought D.R.A.M. was all dance steps and video game samples, think again. Anyone who listened to the Hampton, Virginia rapper/producer/singer triple-threat’s #1EpicSummer mixtape — now repurposed as the #1Epic EP — knows that he’s just... more info

Perez Hilton — Looks like the Dr. Pepper may be just what the doctor ordered! 104-year-old Elizabeth Sullivan of Fort Worth, Texas credits the soda to her long life. Just how long has Elizabeth been downing the DP? A long, long time. "I started drinking them about... more info

TMZ — GoDaddy pulled its Super Bowl commercial featuring an adorable lost puppy doggy after it pissed off PETA.  It's sad news for fans of hysterical commercials, puppies and also Danica Patrick.Although DP really only lost about who .005… more info

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NME — Classic track finishes ahead of AC/ DC, Guns N' Roses and Deep Purple more info

The Independent — The Arctic Monkeys are to be pitted against classic acts such as Guns N' Roses, Daft Punk and The Beatles in a vote for the greatest guitar riff of all time. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Deep Purple released their 19th album last year, and this summer they'll be going on a tour in support of it that comes near NYC with NJ shows at Mayo PAC on 8/24 and Bergen PAC on 8/25, and... more info

Stereogum — Judas Priest is heavy metal personified. The most important innovator in the genre’s progression after Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Judas Priest’s influence looms immensely on not only heavy metal’s music, but its visual presentation as well.... more info