NYC Names Jimi Hendrix Way, Launches TeachRock Curriculum
New York City officially co-names West 8th Street "Jimi Hendrix Way," launching a new national TeachRock curriculum bringing Hendrix's revolutionary musical legacy into classrooms across the country. https://t.co/eXVgneCCzi
The Agency's New Single Funds Rosa Thomas' Stroke Recovery
Newcastle folk noir collective The Agency... release "We Fell to the Floor" featuring The Samphires, with all proceeds supporting vocalist Rosa Thomas's recovery from a 2025 stroke. https://t.co/YRKV2cIMme
Olivia Rodrigo Lands Fourth ARIA #1 with “Drop Dead”
Olivia Rodrigo scores her fourth #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart as "Drop Dead" debuts at the top. The single gets a boost from two videos and a surprise Coachella appearance ahead of her upcoming album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad...
ABBA's Gold Greatest Hits Marks 1,250 Weeks on UK Chart
ABBA’s ‘Gold Greatest Hits’ hits a major milestone, spending its 1,250th week on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, landing at #22. https://t.co/qVpHL2rS2Z
Olivia Dean's Album Holds Top‑5 Spot for 30 Weeks
Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving’ leaves the U.K. #1 spot but marks 30 consecutive weeks in the Top 5, holding at #3 as she kicks off her world tour. https://t.co/c7B2PxQCRm
Madonna's “La Isla Bonita” Secured Her Fourth UK #1
On this day in 1987, Madonna hit #1 on the U.K. singles chart with "La Isla Bonita", becoming the first woman to earn four U.K. #1s. Fun fact: The song was originally offered to Michael Jackson for ‘Bad’. https://t.co/ubVjEHF6pV
Joe Cocker's 1969 Cover Redefines Beatles Classic
On this day in 1969, Joe Cocker released ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’, featuring his gripping take on The Beatles’ song, transforming it with raw emotion and powerhouse vocals into something entirely his own. https://t.co/THwrbXvdPQ
1983: “Come On Eileen” Tops Charts, Wins Brit Award
On this day in 1983, "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also earned Best British Single at the Brit Awards. https://t.co/sE1f0QceB4
Foo Fighters Deliver Epic 2005 Paris Rock en Seine Set
Rock hitmakers Foo Fighters claim their throne with a staggering 2005 performance at Paris Rock en Seine. From the opening roar of "In Your Honor" to the final notes of "Everlong" this set is pure adrenaline. https://t.co/LhFUjtO2Lh
Blink-182's Arena‑Charged iHeartRadio Set Rocks Classics, New Tracks
Pop-punk legends Blink-182 deliver a set in arena energy with their 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO set. Featuring staples like "What's My Age Again?" and new favorites from 'Nine' this performance is an essential watch. https://t.co/LCdeac2waa
Michael Stipe Announces First Solo Album for 2026
Alt-rock legend Michael Stipe confirms his first-ever solo album arrives in 2026. Watch the live debut of his new song "The Rest Of Ever" from last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. https://t.co/UyKsErq80e
Swedish Rockers Debut Power Ballad Ahead of Summer Album
Swedish melodic rockers The Devil Wears Nada return with the grand power ballad "Elephant In The Room" on April 24. It is the first look at the new album 'In Lust We Thrust' arriving this summer. https://t.co/8JKkxM6czR
Kehlani Drops Self-Titled Birthday Album with Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne
R&B hitmaker Kehlani celebrate their birthday with the drop of the massive self-titled album 'KEHLANI' out today. Featuring Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne, this project is a total banger of soul and precision. https://t.co/B9Ag7qluqM
Boy Blu's Fearless Debut Blends Club Beats and Confession
Alt-pop provocateur Boy Blu delivers a fearless debut with 'Eye of Desire' out now. From "Platinum Pleasure" to "Hot Honey" this project is a sleek blend of club-ready production and raw confession. Give it a spin. https://t.co/9ytUWSEFKc
Phil Collins Duets with Himself on Stripped‑down Genesis Track
Genesis's "Man of Our Times" stripped to just drums and vocals reveals something remarkable. Phil Collins performing a duet with himself, and the synergy is impossible to ignore. https://t.co/gsUUfVOUjD
MC Serch Drops Lead Single
MC Serch releases "Questions," the lead single from 'Millions Of Zeroes,' an EP produced entirely by Apathy featuring Pete Nice, Ice Cube, Boldy James and OT The Real. https://t.co/gxiuZjIuSK
Helloween and Beast In Black Light Up Toronto
Photo Gallery: Helloween and Beast In Black at Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 19, 2026 https://t.co/y4YfIYohRj
Rock Hall Legend Dave Mason Dies Peacefully at 79
Dave Mason passed away at 79 in his favourite chair, in the Carson Valley he loved, after cooking dinner with his wife. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who played on some of the greatest records ever made. https://t.co/xQyPLd8QcE
Twenty One Pilots' “Stressed Out” Hits 3 Billion Streams
Twenty One Pilots’ "Stressed Out" has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 23 weeks at #1 on Hot Rock Songs. It was the first rock song to hit 1...
Imagine Dragons' “Demons” Hits 3 Billion Spotify Streams
Imagine Dragons’s "Demons" has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 12 weeks in the top 10. It has been certified 12x Platinum in the U.S. https://t.co/u8U2DecRsP
Billie Eilish's 'Wildflower' Hits 2 B Streams, 72‑week Hot
Billie Eilish’s "Wildflower" has reached 2 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 in the U.K. It became her longest-charting Hot 100 hit with a 72-week run. https://t.co/AvpB6Cz39o
The Charlatans Return with “We Are Love” Tour
The Charlatans UK are back in North America this September with 'We Are Love,' their finest album in years. The Dandy Warhols open the West Coast shows. Presale Wednesday. General on-sale Friday. https://t.co/2TEenqmia2
Chayanne Announces 22‑Date US Arena Tour
Chayanne's "Bailemos Otra Vez" tour is back in the US for 22 arena dates, August 28 through October 31. Presale opens April 23. General on-sale April 24 here: https://t.co/NIb3TlL4g6
Beatles Added Gibberish Loop to Sgt. Pepper's Final Groove
On this day in 1967, The Beatles completed their soon-to-be released album by recording a loop of gibberish and noise to follow "A Day in the Life" in the run-out groove. They called it 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band'....
Bill Withers' 1973 Carnegie Hall Live Album Endures
On this day in 1973, Bill Withers released 'Live at Carnegie Hall', featuring "Ain’t No Sunshine," "Use Me," and "Lean on Me." Still one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. https://t.co/pkrOvoIOAn
Prince's Death Marks a Decade of Chaos
10 years ago today, we lost Prince. I'm not saying the world has gone to shit since he died, but, *gestures at everything* https://t.co/FEaOIrptWr
Submit Your Indie Track Free for 360° Spotlight
New or old, known or unknown, if your indie song is special, it belongs on 360°. Send it to me and let's find out. Always free: Eric@ThatEricAlper.com https://t.co/8JQ0j376aP
Footloose Soundtrack Dominated 1984 Billboard Charts
On this day in 1984, the ‘Footloose’ soundtrack hit #1 on the Billboard Album Charts for the first of 10 weeks. Six Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, three Top 10s, and two #1s, including "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins and...
Disturbed's “Sound of Silence” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams
Disturbed’s "The Sound of Silence" has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify. The 2015 cover peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 on both Hard Rock Digital Songs and Mainstream Rock charts. https://t.co/GBNSEjomL7
Alan Osmond, Architect of The Osmonds, Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the man who wrote, produced and choreographed The Osmonds into one of music's greatest family acts, has died at 76. A proper remembrance: https://t.co/pUfWku35OS
A$AP Rocky’s “Everyday” Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams
A$AP Rocky’s "Everyday" featuring Rod Stewart, Miguel, and Mark Ronson has now reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, continuing its long run since its 2015 release. https://t.co/uTyptCVC31
Duran Duran’s #1 “The Reflex” Hides Out‑of‑
“The Reflex” became Duran Duran’s first U.S. #1 hit—but that iconic steel-drum sound? Totally out of tune. Nick Rhodes used a Jupiter-8 synth, and they layered a woodblock over it to punch it up. https://t.co/qQEkab4QOp
Lany, Aiden Bissett, Riah Light Up Toronto Coliseum
Photo Gallery: Lany, Aiden Bissett, and Riah at Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 15, 2026 https://t.co/dI97uRAfKC
13 Perfect Album Closers That Say Goodbye
From "A Day in the Life" to "Gold Dust Woman," some albums knew exactly how to say goodbye. We looked at 13 album closers that got it completely, perfectly right: https://t.co/mWd7g622zp
Artists Defy Labels, Succeed Independently Every Day
The label system spent 50 years telling artists they couldn't do it alone. Here's exactly how thousands of them are proving that wrong every single day: https://t.co/kI1xDdCJtH
Remembering Avicii: Music That Changed Lives
8 years ago today, we lost Avicii. His music changed lives, lit up dance floors, and gave so many of us a place to feel something real. He is deeply missed, always remembered. https://t.co/Cswn5HZaXd
Linkin Park's 'Papercuts' Surpasses Two Years on UK Charts
Linkin Park’s 'Papercuts' hits 104 weeks on the U.K. Official Albums chart, holding at #18, while also reaching #12 on the Albums Streaming chart as it becomes the band’s second project to hit the two-year mark. https://t.co/Y6Ys0RhRg9
Unexpected Norah Jones‑Josh Homme Duet Delivers Needed Magic
Video: Norah Jones and Josh Homme covering "Somethin' Stupid" live in Los Angeles. A pairing nobody predicted and everybody needed. https://t.co/nnudZvZTjF
Middle‑Aged Dad Jam Band Delivers Wild, Brilliant Copacabana Cover
The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band's cover of "Copacabana" is on YouTube now. Ken Marino, David Wain, and a lineup that includes Hamilton's Jon Spurney and a trumpeter who's played with Ghostface Killah. It's completely unhinged and completely brilliant. https://t.co/egbg269jRp
David Byrne's "Drivers License" Cover Tops UK Vinyl Chart
David Byrne scores his first U.K. #1 as his cover of "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo debuts atop both the Official Vinyl Singles and Physical Singles charts. https://t.co/aWb8DwpfRx
Rare 1980 Genesis Live Restored for 45th Anniversary
Video: Genesis live at the Lyceum, May 1980. 18 songs from the Duke tour, fan-restored with 45th anniversary remastered audio. Never officially released in full. Now the best it's ever looked and sounded. https://t.co/7A7J6v92Qw
Lily Löwe Drops Cinematic Hard Rock Album ‘Beautiful Disaster’
Lily Löwe's sophomore album 'Beautiful Disaster' is out now. 9 tracks of cinematic hard rock from one of Norway's fastest-rising outfits, built around heavy riffs, soaring hooks, and Lill Sofie Wilsberg's powerhouse vocals. https://t.co/IhPLRwJa5F
Existence EP Delivers Cinematic Metal on Humanity's Collapse
No Terror in the Bang's EP 'Existence' is out now. Cinematic progressive metal exploring humanity's collapse across 5 tracks, anchored by Sofia Bortoluzzi's extraordinary vocal performance. Relentless, provocative, and impossible to ignore. https://t.co/HZnoJm6ctf
Jesper Lindell Releases Soulful Pilgrimage Album 3614 Jackson Highway
Jesper Lindell's album '3614 Jackson Highway' is out now via Yep Roc Records. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Royal Studios in Memphis, it's a pilgrimage record from one of Scandinavia's finest soul-rock voices. "If Love Was Money" leads...
Eva Under Fire Drops “Murder Scene” Tackling Mental Health
Eva Under Fire's new single "Murder Scene" is out now via Better Noise Music. A hard rock reckoning with body dysmorphia and anxiety from a Detroit quintet fronted by a practicing psychotherapist. This summer they join Five Finger Death Punch's...
Ashland Craft Teams with Chase Rice for New Duet
Ashland Craft and Chase Rice's new duet version of "Momma Don't Pray Like She Used To" is out now with an official music video. A powerful reimagining of a track from Craft's 'Dive Bar Beauty Queen,' with 2 Carolina voices...
Amanda McCarthy Releases Genre‑blending Sophomore Album Looking For The Light
Amanda McCarthy's sophomore album 'Looking For The Light' is out now. 11 tracks of genre-blending pop, country, and pop-punk from a Nashville storyteller who has earned every word of it. https://t.co/FALRQ9L4Lq
Eminem's Classics Rechart in UK, Showing Enduring Appeal
Eminem returns to multiple U.K. charts as 'The Marshall Mathers LP' reenters at #40 on the Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart, while 'Curtain Call' climbs to #26 on the Official Albums chart. https://t.co/sdwEDG1K22
SiriusXM Show Features Top Songwriters, Industry Leaders
My SiriusXM show: Interviews with massive songwriter Sorana, Honeymoon Suite talking Record Store Day, Noble Musa from Microforum on the retail side of it, and David Fishoff, CEO of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Sun 8pm, Wed 2pm ET, Channel...
40-Year-Old Fleetwood Mac Hit Re‑enters Global Charts
Nearly 40 years after release, Fleetwood Mac’s "Everywhere" returns to the Billboard Global 200 at #188, powered by streaming and renewed attention. https://t.co/rEZc0zul1G