Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Outkast Associate Confirms Coachella Reunion + More
Rock 'n' roll, like politics, is now subject to the dreaded 24-hour news cycle. As a result, it's nearly impossible to keep abreast of the day’s myriad music tidbits. But fear not: In order to keep you connected to the music that matters most, we’ve collected today's top 5 items and ranked them in terms of newsworthiness. Scroll down to see our picks.
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Liam Gallagher Would Do Oasis Reunion, Ex-Bandmate Says
Rhythm guitarist Paul Arthurs says he'd "jump" at the chance to rock a field of 20,000 peopleOf course, Arthurs' nickname is "Bonehead," so maybe we should take this with a grain of salt. [NME]
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Dan Auerbach Doesn't Really Have Bob Dylan's Hair
The item referred to in his divorce settlement was, in fact, a posterThat's no fun! Someone needs to tell the Black Keys leader how to cultivate mystique. [Pitchfork]
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Lorde Has a Fan in David Bowie
Rock legend told her that her music is "like listening to tomorrow"When Lorde heard that praise, she felt she "could creatively die and just be happy forever." Oh, he probably says that to all the girls... [NME]
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Morrissey Writing Novel
The memoir went so well, he says, he's trying fictionMoz also says he's working on a new album, but having read 'Autobiography,' we're honestly more psyched about the book. Let's hope he's as good with character and plot as he is with constant alliteration! [Consequence of Sound]
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Outkast Reuniting at Coachella
That's the word from producer Rico Wade, anywayYou're just gonna have to run back the interviews and shit if you wanna hear some realness."
Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kanye-west/74610#KoeAOy3mBhrr0U4c.99Neither Andre 3000 nor Big Boi have confirmed the story, but this is the Internet, so we don't really need proof. [Contact Music]