‘Fortnite’ Launches New Karaoke Mode for ‘Festival’ Music Game: “‘Rock Band’ Is Finally Reborn”
Epic Games has rolled out a microphone‑enabled karaoke mode for Fortnite Festival, its music‑centric spin‑off launched in late 2023. The update adds real‑time vocal support and drum‑kit compatibility, expanding the library to over 600 tracks and introducing two classic karaoke songs. Season 14 also features a headline performance by jazz‑pop artist Laufey, while the co‑op band mode continues to let players jam together with guitar and drum peripherals. The move signals Epic’s push to revive the rhythm‑game genre within its massive player base.
The Great Escape Announces Full 2026 Schedule and New Artists
The Great Escape festival announced its full 2026 lineup, marking the event’s 20th anniversary in Brighton from May 13‑16. The schedule features over 450 up‑and‑coming artists performing across more than 35 venues, with headliners such as Peaches, The Lottery Winners,...
Temples Share Justice and Daft Punk-Inspired New Single ‘Vendetta’: “A Modern Take on Dance Music”
British psych‑rock outfit Temples have released the single “Vendetta,” a dance‑floor‑ready track that channels the synth‑heavy aesthetics of Justice and Daft Punk. The song, originally two separate ideas, was merged into a single, pulsating anthem and serves as the lead preview...
Peter Parker Actor Teases ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 3’ Game
Ben Jordan, the facial model for Peter Parker in Insomniac’s *Marvel’s Spider‑Man* games, posted a motion‑capture photo on Instagram on April 13, hinting that work has begun on a third installment. Although he quickly deleted the post, fans captured it,...
Damon Albarn Leads Tributes to “the Voice of an Angel” And Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle
British musician Damon Albarn posted an Instagram tribute to Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 after a 70‑year career that produced more than 12,000 songs. Bhosle’s final recording appears on Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain, on the track...
Primal Scream Announce Full 2026 ‘XTRMNTR’ UK Anniversary Tour and ‘The Bunker Trilogy’ Anniversary Reissues
British rock outfit Primal Scream has unveiled a seven‑date UK tour for 2026 that will feature the 2000 protest‑disco album XTRMNTR performed in its entirety. The itinerary opens with two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland on September 3‑4 and moves through Newcastle,...
The Strokes Announce 2026 Tour of UK, Europe, North America and Japan
The Strokes have unveiled a 2026 world tour supporting their upcoming album “Reality Awaits,” covering North America, Europe, the UK and Japan from June through October. The itinerary features two nights at Red Rocks, a headline slot at London’s O2,...
Watch Iggy Pop Rock Through the Classics and Leave Stage in a Coffin at Coachella 2026
Iggy Pop headlined Coachella 2026, delivering a 14‑song set that leaned heavily on Stooges classics and solo hits like “The Passenger.” The 78‑year‑old punk icon opened with “T.V. Eye” and “Raw Power,” then moved through fan favorites before closing with...
Morrissey Claims Responsibility for Iconic Salford Lads Club Smiths Photo, Corrects Johnny Marr on Rough Trade History
Morrissey has publicly asserted that the famous 1985 Salford Lads Club photograph of The Smiths was his sole idea, not a collective band decision. He reminded fans that the image was captured with a $188 Nikon camera on five reels...
Watch Yungblud Kick Off ‘Idols’ UK Arena Tour with Homecoming Show
British rocker Yungblud launched the UK arena leg of his ‘Idols’ world tour with a homecoming concert at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on April 11. The show followed an expanded schedule announced in October after tickets sold out quickly, adding dates...
Check Out The Rolling Stones’ Taster of Bluesy New Music as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have dropped a cryptic teaser for new music under the alias “The Cockroaches,” featuring a blues‑heavy snippet of the forthcoming single “Rough And Twisted.” The track is the lead‑off from their next album, “Foreign Tongues,” slated for...
Robert Plant Honoured as Record Store Legend Ahead of RSD 2026: “Record Stores Have Always Been a Part of My...
Robert Plant has been announced as the Record Store Legend for Record Store Day 2026, a celebration that will involve more than 300 independent UK record shops next week. The event will showcase exclusive vinyl releases from artists such as...
ABBA Voyage Reaches “Incredible Milestone” Of 4million Visitors
ABBA Voyage, the CGI‑driven concert residency in London’s purpose‑built ABBA Arena, has welcomed its four‑millionth visitor, a figure that quadruples the one‑million milestone reached in April 2023. Since its 2022 debut, the show has staged 1,415 performances, delivering more than...
Alabama Shakes Show “a Snapshot of What We’re Living Through in 2026” On the Howling ‘American Dream’
Alabama Shakes have broken their decade-long silence with the release of “American Dream,” a politically charged single that reflects the social and economic anxieties of 2026. Frontwoman Brittany Howard describes the track as a snapshot of current American struggles, from...
Bryan Cranston Goes Viral for Tame Impala X JENNIE ‘Dracula’ Lip-Sync
Bryan Cranston’s backstage lip‑sync to Tame Impala and Jennie’s “Dracula” remix went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of TikTok views. The remix, released in February, has already been a TikTok favorite, and Cranston’s performance adds a celebrity boost. His appearance coincides...
