Topix — Stars took to Twitter on Friday to mourn electronic dance music star Avicii , born Tim Bergling, who died in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28. Avicii was best known for his global smash "Wake Me Up," featuring vocals by Aloe Blacc, who was introduced t... more info

411 Mania — TMZ reports that world-famous DJ Avicii, best known for the song “Wake Me Up” with Aloe Blacc, has passed away at the age of 28.[.........] The post DJ Avicii, Famous For ‘Wake Me Up’, Dead At 28 appeared first on 411MANIA. more info

New York Times — In the 3-D film “America’s Musical Journey,” the singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc takes viewers on an exuberant exploration of the country’s creative roots. more info

USA Today Music — Singer Aloe Blacc leads the jumbo-screen exploration of how America became the cradle of so many powerful music forms.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — UNDERRATED Danny Janklow’s ‘Elevation’: Not yet in his 30s, this saxophonist has made a name for himself around L.A. as part of John Beasley’s revered MONK’estra, along with stints backing Kendrick Lamar and Aloe Bla... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — When breakout country artist Maren Morris won her first Grammy on Sunday, it wasn’t her parents, her record label or her manager who received the first shout-out. It was a summer camp.  “Eleven years ago, I went to the first ever G... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When breakout country artist Maren Morris won her first Grammy on Sunday, it wasn’t her parents, her record label or her manager who received the first shout-out. It was a summer camp.  “Eleven years ago, I went to the first ever G... more info

Idolator — The track is a collaboration with Aloe Blacc. more info

Stereogum — Cyndi Lauper’s Home For The Holidays benefit concert, which raises money for homeless LGBT youth through her True Colors Fund, returned for its sixth year last night. Performers including Billy Corgan, Sharon Van Etten, Aloe Blacc, Ballets With A T... more info

Stereogum — Lin-Manuel Miranda’s star-studded The Hamilton Mixtape is due early next month, and the singles have been steadily coming out in couples since early this month. We’ve already heard Sia’s “Satisfied” featuring Miguel and Queen Latifah, “Im... more info