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Prince Reveals New Power Trio, “Screwdriver” Single

Photo: Nate Ryan/MPR

Prince's new band

Photo: Nate Ryan/MPR

By Andrew Parks, eMusic Contributor

Looks like Prince fans have a lot to look forward to this year; still buzzing from a recent run of intimate shows at the Dakota Jazz Club, the Artist Formerly Known as a Wingding has unveiled a new single called "Screwdriver." You can check out its lyric video below, and an interview with the Prince's new as-yet-untitled power trio here. Aside from the revelation that he's apparently really good at ping-pong, drummer Hannah Ford had this to say about their live/rehearsal sessions so far... more »

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Jay-Z, Prince and Lady Gaga Working on New Music For Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Great Gasby’ Film

A poster from the 'Great Gasby' campaign

A poster from the 'Great Gasby' campaign

By Andrew Parks, eMusic Contributor

Well then; it sounds like Baz Luhrmann may finally be forgiven for the mess that was his last movie, 2008's Australia. Due out this May, The Great Gatsby — much like Luhrmann's breakthrough film, Romeo +Juliet — looks to pump some new life into a book you read in high school. F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel, in this case, which will be rebooted with a rock solid cast (Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan) and music from Lady Gaga, Prince, Jay-Z, Jack White (covering U2!), Filter (covering The Turtles?) and more.

Here's what Jeymes Samuel of The Bullitts had to say about the soundtrack, via Twitter:

Jay-Z and myself have been working tirelessly on the score for the upcoming #CLASSIC The Great Gatsby! It is too DOPE for words!

Catch a glimpse of what's in store down below, as we share two very different trailers for the film... more »

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Discover: Warner Music Classics

The Smiths

By eMusic Editorial Staff, eMusic ContributorFor years, Warner Brothers Records has been home to musicians who want to pursue a particular artistic vision. The albums in this collection may cover a multitude of genres, but they all have one thing… more »

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Schizo-Pop! A Guide to Musicians and Their Alternate Personae

Nicki Minaj

By Laura Studarus, eMusic ContributorWhether it's on account of creativity bursting at the seams, or just a desire to try something musically or lyrically different from their previous work, sometimes artists feel the need to step outside themselves and… more »