David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2026 Tour with Van Halen Classics: Video + Setlist
David Lee Roth launched his 2026 North American solo tour in Spokane, delivering a setlist dominated by Van Hallen hits. Of the 17 songs performed, 15 are classic Van Hallen numbers, complemented by an acoustic blues piece and a Billy Joel cover. At 71, Roth mixes spoken‑word flair with his signature stage theatrics, while his backing band earns praise for recapturing the original energy. The tour will cover 30 venues across the United States and Canada through August 2026.
S.G. Goodman Puts Her Western Kentucky Spin On Butthole Surfers’ ‘Pepper’
S.G. Goodman released a studio version of the Butthole Surfers’ 1996 song “Pepper,” infusing it with her Western Kentucky folk‑rock sensibility. The cover, praised for its hypnotic groove and barn‑burning progression, has become a live staple since its debut last...
Dominic Fike Announces Intimate ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ North America Tour Dates Alongside Tame Impala Support
Dominic Fike unveiled an intimate North American "Comedy Tragedy Parody" tour that kicks off on August 15 in Asheville and concludes September 30 at Los Angeles' Wiltern. The run aligns with his support dates on Tame Impala's arena tour, creating...
Six Years Ago, Fiona Apple Released DIY Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Dead Dog’s Bones As an Instrument
Fiona Apple returned in 2020 with *Fetch the Bolt Cutters*, her first album since 2012. Recorded largely at home with a tight circle of collaborators, Apple built the record using unconventional DIY instruments, including oil cans, baked seed pods, and...
Phish Begin Second Sphere Residency
Phish kicked off a second residency at the Las Vegas Sphere on April 16, 2026, extending their presence to nine shows across three consecutive weekends. The band opened with the title track “Evolve” while the venue’s panoramic screens displayed a moving truck...
Failure Finds New, Fertile Ground On ‘Location Lost’
American alt‑rock trio Failure has dropped their long‑awaited seventh studio album, “Location Lost,” marking a fresh creative surge after a decade of touring and side projects. The record opens with the IDM‑infused “Crash Test Delayed” and quickly pivots to the...
How Baby Keem Got His Big Break Through a Family Tragedy, Thanks to His Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cousin
Baby Keem’s rapid ascent in hip‑hop is tied to a personal tragedy that connected him with his cousin, Pulitzer‑winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. After Keem’s uncle Gerrell—known as Khaotic Lyricist—was killed in a casino accident in 2015, Keem delivered a moving...
Celine Dion Drops New Song Dansons Ahead of Paris Residency
Canadian singer Celine Dion released a new French‑language ballad, “Dansons,” on Friday, her first French single in over a decade. The track, written by longtime collaborator Jean‑Jacques Goldman, is accompanied by a Paris‑set music video. Dion announced a 16‑show residency at...
Daisy Grenade Announce New EP So Much To Say
Daisy Grenade announced their new EP *So Much To Say*, arriving on May 15 through DCD2/Fueled By Ramen. The record was produced by Jake Sinclair—known for work with Weezer and Fall Out Boy—and recorded live to tape inside a New...
TRIP VILLAIN Drops New Banger "Cyan Spirits"
Brooklyn electronic‑metal collective Trip Villain has unveiled the single “Cyan Spirits,” a preview of their forthcoming second album Dose. The track fuses Roland 303‑driven acid techno with abrasive noise‑rock textures and is accompanied by a self‑directed visual from frontman Josh Musto....
Interpol Debuts New Song ‘Wings On Fire’ In Albuquerque
Interpol introduced a new song, “Wings On Fire,” during their April 16 show at Revel Entertainment Center in Albuquerque. The track joins another fresh cut, “See Out Loud,” which the band first performed in March, signaling a forthcoming record after...
Paul McCartney Reunites with Ringo Starr for Collaboration on His New Solo Album
Paul McCartney announced that Ringo Starr will appear on his forthcoming solo album, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*, contributing drums and vocals to the track “Home to Us.” The collaboration was unveiled at a listening session in Los Angeles on April 16 and also...
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Reports €356.6m Gross
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour earned $419.5 million (≈€356.6 million), placing it among the ten highest‑grossing tours ever by a female artist. The tour’s total pushes Gaga’s career earnings past $1 billion, making her the sixth woman to reach that milestone. The 86‑date...
Album Review – Vincent Neil Emerson’s “Blue Stars”
Vincent Neil Emerson’s ninth studio effort, "Blue Stars," earns an 8.2/10 rating and showcases twelve tracks that weave classic country, Western and Cajun‑inspired sounds. The album opens with breezy mood‑setters before moving into autobiographical storytelling and a second half that...
The Choreographer Kyle Abraham Embraces the Big Perm and Boombox Era
Kyle Abraham’s new work “Cassette Vol. 1” premiered at NYU Skirball, pairing a soundtrack of 1980s pop hits with a visual world of pay phones, vintage TVs and track‑suit attire. The choreography weaves Abraham’s personal nostalgia with nods to postmodern pioneers like...
ONE OK ROCK Announce New EP ‘LIVE FROM DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025’
Japanese rock powerhouse ONE OK ROCK announced a live EP, “LIVE FROM DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025,” slated for release on April 30. The six‑track record captures performances from their Nissan Stadium concert before 70,000 fans and coincides with the global cinema...
Coachella 2026 Weekend Two YouTube Preview
YouTube is the exclusive home for Coachella 2026 Weekend 2, kicking off today at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET. The livestream adds the Yuma Stage and features a surprise performance by Kacey Musgraves. New interactive tools include “Watch With” creator parties, cinematic 4K on three stages, vertical...
Clara Osowski to Headline Recitals at The Schubert Club in February 2027
Mezzo‑soprano Clara Osowski will headline the Schubert Club’s February 2027 Accordo concerts, a series presented by the string collective of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. She will be joined by pianist Robert McDonald for a program that includes...
Killer Queen Opera to Present Inaugural Patricia Ellen Singing Artist Residency Concert
Killer Queen Opera will launch the Patricia Ellen Singing Artist Residency with a concert on April 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. Sopranista Jay St. Flono serves as the inaugural artist‑in‑residence, presenting an autobiographical recital titled “Waters and Airs: The...
THE BLACK CROWES To Headline Intimate Concert For SiriusXM In Austin
SiriusXM announced that The Black Crowes will headline an exclusive concert in Austin on May 16, with Whiskey Myers opening, just before the band launches its Southern Hospitality tour. The full performance will air on Classic Rewind on May 18 and be...
The Cab Release Silky New Track ‘Sweet Kerosene’
The Cab has unveiled a new single, “Sweet Kerosene,” as a preview for their upcoming album “Chasing Crowns,” slated for release on April 24. The track showcases a softer, synth‑driven side, drawing comparisons to The 1975’s “Robbers.” Lead vocalist Alex...
Clarity Liao Leads With Introspection On Latest Single, ‘Love You More’
San Francisco singer‑songwriter Clarity Liao has released her new single “Love You More,” the lead track from her forthcoming EP “Dear…”. The breezy acoustic song explores romance, envy and heartache, showcasing her intimate vocal style. Liao, who first gained attention...
Birmingham Opera Company to Present World Premiere of ‘RE-WIRE’
The Birmingham Opera Company announced the world premiere of “RE‑WIRE,” staged April 28‑30, 2026 at Forum Digbeth. The event showcases six brand‑new works commissioned with and about Birmingham residents, ranging from Leon Clowes’s “Absent Fathers” to Franki Dodwell’s “Cause and...
Elgar Festival Announces 2026 Edition, Featuring I Fagiolini, Jenny Lind Singers & April Fredrick
The Elgar Festival has unveiled its 2026 program, running May 23‑31 across Worcester, Malvern and Pershore. Highlights include a new multidisciplinary suite by Nakisha Swatton inspired by Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a women‑composer choral concert by the Jenny Lind Singers, and...
Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists Programme Announces 2026-27 Cohort & 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists Programme marks its 25th anniversary in the 2026-27 season, unveiling a new cohort of nine singers and two conductor‑répétiteurs. The celebration includes a two‑day Linbury Theatre festival featuring chamber operas, recitals, and a retrospective...
Teddy Swims’ The Ugly Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets
Teddy Swims announced The Ugly Tour, a 32‑date North American arena run kicking off on September 22, 2026, in Kansas City and concluding November 18 in Los Angeles. The tour follows a blockbuster festival season that included Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and a...
CLOWN Talks SLIPKNOT's Look Outside Your Window, Reveals Guest Spot From CRISTINA SCABBIA
After more than a decade of speculation, Slipknot’s experimental side project Look Outside Your Window finally saw a release, debuting on Record Store Day and circulating on vinyl among collectors. Recorded in 2008 alongside All Hope Is Gone, the ten‑track album...
Thrown Release New Single “Split”
Swedish hardcore/metalcore band Thrown released a new standalone single titled “split,” featuring chunky, bass‑heavy riffs and a hint of nu‑metal. The track drops without an album announcement, suggesting a larger release may be on the horizon. It is immediately available...
PHIL CAMPBELL's Sons To Honor Late MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist At This Year's HELLA ROCK FESTIVAL
Phil Campbell's sons and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS, will headline the Hella Rock Festival on September 5 at Coventry’s HMV Empire, delivering a tribute performance after the guitarist’s March passing. The festival adds a second acoustic stage and partners...
Celine Dion Releases New French Single ‘Dansons’ Ahead Of Return To Stage
Celine Dion has dropped a new French single, “Dansons,” written with longtime partner Jean‑Jacques Goldman, just two weeks after announcing a 16‑date Paris residency. The track marks her first original release since the 2023 Love Again soundtrack and follows her 2019 Courage album. Tickets...
Self-Reclaimed: Crystal Murray Interviewed
Paris‑born singer‑songwriter Crystal Murray has issued her first independent EP, "Anatomy Of A Cry," after a cathartic two‑hour sob at a Stockholm Philharmonic concert. The six‑track record, co‑written with French guitarist Adrian Edeline, fuses raw R&B vocals, shoegaze guitars and...
The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Signature Hit, 'The Gambler'
“The Gambler,” written by Don Schlitz in 1976 while working nights as a computer operator, struggled to find a home in Nashville due to its unconventional structure. Bobby Bare cut the first version in April 1978, but it was Kenny Rogers’...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Detail ‘The Garden Party’ Movie Screening and Director-Included Q&A in Boston
The Tedeschi Trucks Band will host a one‑off screening of the concert film *The Garden Party* in Boston on May 1 at the Regent Theatre. The film captures the band’s sold‑out Madison Square Garden debut on September 29, 2023, their first headlining...
Terror’s Scott Vogel Tells Us About His Favorite Buffalo & Current Hardcore Bands
Terror is set to release its new album *Still Suffer* on April 24 through Flatspot, featuring guest spots from Mindforce’s Jay Peta, God’s Hate’s Brody King, King Nine’s Dan Seely, and Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan. The record will be...
“The Ladies All Loved It” – The Making of “Light My Fire”, By the Doors
“Light My Fire,” written by guitarist Robby Krieger over a weekend, became The Doors’ breakout hit thanks to Jim Morrison’s vocals, Ray Manzarek’s organ intro, and producer Paul Rothchild’s decisive edits. The original seven‑minute album version was trimmed to a...
DEVILDRIVER, FROZEN SOUL, GENGHIS TRON & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly "Top Tracks" playlist, spotlighting a mix of veteran and emerging metal acts. The list opens with DevilDriver’s comeback single “Dig Your Own Grave” and includes Frozen Soul’s new banger “DEATHWEAVER.” Listeners can stream the full...
LYNCH MOB Announces New Live Album 'The Final Ride'
Lynch Mob announced a live album titled “The Final Ride,” slated for release on May 29 2026 through Frontiers Music. The record captures a career‑spanning setlist recorded, mixed and mastered by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios, and will be issued on...
Meghan Trainor Cancels Get In Girl Tour: ‘This Is The Right Decision For My Family’
Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of her Get In Girl Tour, originally set to begin on June 12, 2026 and run through August 15, 2026, after reflecting on family priorities following the birth of her third child. The North American dates, which featured Swedish duo Icona Pop as the...
EDM Drives Easter Activity in Lagos’ Expanding Live Calendar
Lagos’ Easter weekend has evolved into a focused EDM surge, highlighted by the Homecoming festival’s April 2‑6 edition that leaned heavily on local talent. The festival’s HI‑FI rave platform emerged as a key draw, while Grammy‑winner Black Coffee headlined the...
Nas, Robert Glasper & Questlove Headline Roots Picnic London 2026
The Roots Picnic is launching its first international edition in London, scheduled for August 8‑9 2026 at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl. Headliners include Nas & The Roots on Saturday and Robert Glasper & Questlove on Sunday, with special guests such as Common, Anthony Hamilton and a curated...
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Announces European Tour With SHAGOR
American black metal band Abigail Williams announced a spring European tour, hitting the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The lineup features frontman Ken Sorceron, guitarist Vance Valenzuela, bassist John Porada and new drummer Mike Heller, who replaced Gabe Seeber in 2025. Six...
Gratefulfest Locks in Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy and Others for July Gathering in Ohio
Gratefulfest announced its full July 2026 lineup, featuring Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy, and several regional jam bands. The three‑day event runs July 24‑26 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio, and will include skydivers, fire performers, and...
On The Verge: Clay Street Unit
Colorado‑born jamgrass sextet Clay Street Unit debuted their album *Sin & Squalor* on the Leo33 imprint, produced by Infamous Stringdusters banjoist Chris Pandolfi. The record follows their 2022 EP *A Mighty Fine Evening* and showcases a blend of roots, string‑laden...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2016 Albums
Alternative Press asked readers to vote for the best albums of 2016, a year marked by high‑profile releases and the loss of icons like Prince, David Bowie and Phife Dawg. The poll placed Frank Iero and the Patience’s *Parachutes* at...
How Dan Fogelberg Made His Secret Dream Come True
Dan Fogelberg, fresh off the 1984 album *Windows and Walls* and the bluegrass‑leaning *High Country Snows*, staged a covert two‑week blues tour under the alias Frankie and the Aliens, playing Colorado dive bars before revealing his identity at a packed...
Iron & Wine: Hen’s Teeth
Sam Beam’s Iron & Wine releases "Hen’s Teeth," a companion piece to 2024’s "Light Verse" recorded in the same sessions. The album opens with the upbeat single “In Your Ocean,” and includes two collaborations with the I’m With Her trio. While the core...
RSI Recommends: Experiences To Catch At The Vinyl Pop Up in Mumbai This Record Store Day
Record Store Day will be celebrated in Mumbai on April 18, 2026 as The Vinyl Pop‑Up returns to Peace Haven in Bandra. The pop‑up will feature more than 5,000 licensed vinyl titles ranging from Led Zeppelin to Michael Jackson, alongside...
BABYMETAL Streams MAJOR LAZER Remix Of "From Me To U"
Babymetal has unveiled a Major Lazer remix of "From Me to U," the lead single from the upcoming METAL FORTH (DELUXE EDITION) slated for June 26 via Capitol Records. The deluxe release will also feature a Jordan Fish remix and...
Should Hip Hop Still Celebrate Afrika Bambaataa’s Legacy Despite The Allegations?
Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational hip‑hop pioneer who died recently, is commemorated on what would have been his 69th birthday, prompting a debate over honoring his legacy amid 2016 sexual‑abuse allegations. He founded the Universal Zulu Nation and released the genre‑shaping...
THROWN Returns With Groovy New Single "Split"
American metalcore outfit Thrown has broken a multi‑year silence with the release of their new single “Split,” which critics note carries a Korn‑style edge. The track marks the band’s first original material since their 2022 EP, reigniting interest among a...