A band comprised of talented artists from the island across the way, the Havana Cuba All Stars made its first stateside appearance to bring the joyful sounds of Cuba.  Formed by trumpeter and composer Michel Padrón who came from a musical family, spoke mostly on behalf of the band.  He introduced himself and the inspiration behind what […]

Karen O and Willie Nelson unveil their cover of the iconic David Bowie and Queen classic “Under Pressure”—produced by Dave Sitek, featuring guitars from Nick Zinner, ImaadWasif and JohnnyHanson and background vocals from PriscillaAhn—today via BMG—listen here. Inspired by the looming presidential election, O asked Nelson to join her on the cover after finding political urgency in the song’s lyrics:“Pressure pushing down on mePressing down on you, no man ask forUnder […]