Bob Dylan Asked This Country Singer for Her Number. She’s Now Opening His Tour
Bob Dylan met emerging country singer Brittney Spencer backstage in summer 2024, praised her songwriting and even wrote her number on a napkin. The encounter led Dylan to add Spencer as an opening act for four East‑Coast shows in July 2026, alongside Jimmie Vaughan. Spencer, whose debut album *My Stupid Life* dropped in 2024, will share stages in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and Gilford. The dates expand Dylan’s already dense U.S. summer tour, which runs from early June to late July.
How a Painful Breakup Led to a 1966 No. 1 Hit Co-Written by a Duo That Never Wrote Together Again
In 1966 Percy Sledge recorded “When a Man Loves a Woman,” a soul ballad that surged to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his signature song. The track was co‑written by the short‑lived duo Andrew Wright and Calvin Lewis,...
Natalia Lafourcade Kicks Off Spellbinding ‘La Cancionera’ Tour at BAM
Mexican singer‑songwriter Natalia Lafourcade opened her new "La Cancionera" tour with an intimate performance at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music. The show featured songs from her eponymous album and marked her first major live appearance since announcing her recent entry...
Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick Just Proved They’re Ella Langley’s Biggest Fans With “Be Her” Cover
Ella Langley’s new album *Dandelion* dropped on April 10, propelling her into a breakout year. The lead single “Be Her,” co‑written with Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Smith Ahnquist, climbed to No. 2 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and entered the Global 200 at #54....
Drake Breaks His Own Impressive Streaming Record Ahead Of “ICEMAN”
Drake has set a new personal streaming benchmark on Spotify, reaching 88.74 million monthly listeners, edging out his prior record of 88.71 million. The Toronto rapper also crossed the 5 billion‑stream mark for 2026, positioning him for the biggest streaming year ever by...
3 Quick Facts About ‘The Voice’ Finalist Lucas West: The College Kid Who Even Impressed His Icon, Billy Joel
Lucas West, a 20‑year‑old from New York, is a finalist on Season 29 of The Voice. He distinguishes himself by accompanying his vocals on piano and also plays trombone, showcasing multi‑instrumental talent. After his knockout round rendition of Billy Joel’s “New...
Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Guitarist and Vocalist, Dies at 64
Felipe Staiti, founding guitarist of Argentine rock icons Enanitos Verdes, died at 64 following complications from a bacterial infection and his long‑standing celiac disease. The band, famed for hits like “Lamento Boliviano,” recently celebrated that song crossing the 1 billion‑stream mark on...
Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution & The Roots Lead Inaugural Island Rhodes Lineup
The Island Rhodes Music Festival will debut on August 15‑16, 2026 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Headliners Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution and The Roots anchor a reggae‑centric two‑day lineup that also includes Iration, SOJA and The Original Wailers. Early‑bird tickets...
27 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Broadway Star and Grammy Winner Who Married the Star of the Greatest...
On April 14, 1999, British entertainer Anthony Newley died at 67 from renal cancer, marking the 27th anniversary of his passing. Newley was a Broadway leading man, Grammy‑winning songwriter, and film actor whose hits like “Pure Imagination” and the Goldfinger...
SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Praises Late Drummer JOEY JORDISON: 'He Was The Best That Ever Did It. Hands Down.'
Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s turntablist, paid tribute to late drummer Joey Jordison in a recent interview, calling him “the best that ever did it” and recalling his extraordinary skill. Wilson noted that their friendship endured after Jordison’s 2013 departure and highlighted...
2026 American Music Awards Nominations: Country's Big Surprises
The 2026 American Music Awards, airing May 25 on CBS, feature a robust country slate that highlights both established stars and surprise newcomers. Taylor Swift leads the overall nominations with eight, while Morgan Wallen (seven) and Ella Langley (five) dominate the country categories....
The Biggest Cameo in Laufey’s ‘Madwoman’ Video? Hudson Williams’s Swim Trunks
Iceland‑born singer Laufey released the music video for “Madwoman,” featuring cameos from actor Hudson Williams, Olympian Alysa Liu, and other pop‑culture figures. In the video, Williams sports Tom Ford polka‑dot swim shorts that echo the spring 2026 trend toward structured, mid‑thigh shorts. The fashion...
Why Isn’t There a Movies Hall of Fame?
The article argues that Hollywood lacks a true "Movies Hall of Fame" comparable to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where a large voting body honors an artist’s entire legacy. Existing film honors—such as the Governors Awards, Cecil B....
No, Geese Is Not a “Psy-Op”
A recent Wired piece framed the buzz around indie band Geese as a "psy‑op," but the author contends it was simply a paid TikTok marketing campaign. Geese hired the firm Chaotic Good to distribute performance clips and simulate trends, aiming...
Trampled By Turtles Outline Summer Tour
Trampled By Turtles announced a 20‑date summer 2026 tour across the United States and Canada, blending headline shows, festival appearances, and support slots with Zach Bryan and Leftover Salmon. The itinerary launches on June 18 in Jackson, Wyoming, and features...
Stephen Marley & Buju Banton Outline Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour 2026
Stephen Marley and Buju Banton have unveiled the Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour 2026, a six‑week North American trek that kicks off on June 17 in Redmond, Washington and wraps on July 25 in Atlanta, Georgia. The itinerary covers more than 20 major markets,...
LISTEN: Coachella Vs. Couchella — Debating the Experience; Big Moments From Karol G, Addison Rae, Sombr, Slayyter, Clipse, Wet Leg,...
The Daily Variety podcast dissected the first weekend of Coachella, contrasting the traditional desert experience with the growing “Couchella” model of YouTube live‑streaming. Hosts Jem Aswad, Chris Willman and Steven J. Horowitz debated the merits of in‑person attendance versus a...
3 Quick Facts About ‘The Voice’ Finalist Alexia Jayy, the Powerhouse Vocalist on Team Adam
Alexia Jayy, an R&B vocalist from Alabama and a single mother of three, has reached the Top 4 of The Voice Season 29. Her breakthrough moments include a viral TikTok surge after Chris Brown reshared her performance, and a background‑vocal stint with Muni Long...
RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Most Guitar Players Aren't Nice People'
Ritchie Blackmore marked his 81st birthday with a surprise Instagram livestream, fielding fan questions from his Long Island home. During the hour‑long chat he praised former Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin, noted his own health challenges, and confirmed limited contact with current...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance Wasn’t ‘Lazy’ – and Actually References 50 Years of Music History
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella after a four‑year touring hiatus, dedicating a 20‑minute segment of his 90‑minute set to YouTube‑sourced clips of his early hits. He typed searches live, sang along to pre‑recorded videos, and interspersed guest appearances, prompting a split...
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Drop ‘I Remember’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Mission Of Mercy’
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announced their fourth studio album, *Mission Of Mercy*, slated for release on June 12 through Soundly Music/Thirty Tigers. The record’s lead single, “I Remember,” drops today and marks a piano‑driven departure for the guitarist‑fronted...
ENHYPEN Announce “Blood Saga” World Tour: How to Get Tickets
South Korean boy band ENHYPEN unveiled the second leg of its “Blood Saga” world tour, a 15‑date run that will hit Latin America, the United States and Europe after three sold‑out shows in Seoul’s KSPO Dome. The summer leg kicks...
Isaiah Rashad Reveals the Tracklist for His New Album, ‘It’s Been Awful’: Here’s What to Expect
Isaiah Rashad returns after a five‑year hiatus with his new album *It’s Been Awful*, slated for release on May 1, 2026 through Top Dawg Entertainment. The record features three guest appearances—SZA, Julian Sintonia and Dominic Fike—and the lead single “SAME SH!T” dropped on April 9....
Patty Griffin Confirms 2026 Summer Tour
Patty Griffin announced a 2026 Summer Tour to support her Grammy‑nominated 2025 album Crown Of Roses. The 20‑date trek runs from July 10 in Woodstock, NY to August 8 in New Orleans, covering 13 Eastern states. Selected shows feature Jason Isbell...
Justin Bieber Sees Huge Streaming Surge After Headlining Coachella
Justin Bieber’s Coachella headline sparked a massive streaming surge, with U.S. plays reaching 24.6 million on April 12—a 54 percent jump from the previous day and the highest daily total of the year. Spotify reported a 250 percent global increase in Bieber streams after...
MC Lyte Talks ‘Surreal’ and ‘Humbling’ Rock Hall of Fame Induction
MC Lyte, a pioneering female rapper, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside Queen Latifah and Wu‑Tang Clan. The honor marks the first nomination for Lyte after more than a decade of eligibility and celebrates her four‑decade...
Chasing The Hydra
Prog‑metal veterans Crimson Glory have resurfaced with their first studio album in 27 years, "Chasing The Hydra." The record features new frontman Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer, aiming to recapture the soaring melodies of their 1988 classic "Transcendence." Early...
The Guitar Sounds New Again
New Jersey musician Michael Gordon, known as Mk.gee, released his debut album *Two Star & the Dream Police* in 2024, showcasing a guitar tone that mimics orchestras, wildlife and underwater radios. Fans traced the sound to a Roland VG‑8, a...
Can ‘Michael’ Help Restore Jackson’s Image? His Estate Is Banking on It.
The Jackson estate is co‑producing the upcoming biopic "Michael," aiming to reshape the late pop star's public image while capitalizing on his catalog. Screenwriter John Logan and the estate have crafted a narrative that blends hit songs with a redemption...
The Disco Biscuits Add Live Debut and Track Revival to Three-Set Gather Outdoors Performance
The Disco Biscuits headlined the inaugural Gather Outdoors festival in Stratton, Vermont, delivering three distinct sets that showcased their full‑band sound, acoustic Powered Down format, and the EDM‑focused TRACTORBEAM side‑project. The band surprised fans by reviving the 1996 debut track...
Watch Courtney Barnett Rip Through KEXP Return
Australian singer‑songwriter Courtney Barnett recorded a live KEXP session in Seattle, performing four songs from her newly released 2026 album *Creature Of Habit*. Backed by bassist Bones Sloane and drummer Stella Mozgawa, she opened with “Stay In Your Lane” and followed with “Mantis,” “Mostly Patient,”...
Here Are the Top 20 Loretta Lynn Songs
The article ranks Loretta Lynn’s 20 most influential songs, spanning her debut in 1960 to her final 2021 album *Still Woman Enough*. Selections were judged on sales, radio play, cultural impact, and critical reception, highlighting tracks like “Coal Miner’s Daughter,”...
Terror Add Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan to the Mix for New Single “Fear The Panic”
Hardcore band Terror has released a new single, “Fear The Panic,” featuring Hot Water Music’s vocalist Chuck Ragan. The track is the third preview from their upcoming ten‑track album STILL SUFFER, slated for an April 24 release on Flatspot Records....
Gaswerk Music Days Announces First Acts Playing 2026 Edition
Berlin’s Gaswerk Music Days has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 program, featuring acts such as MC Yallah & Scotch Rolex, Holy Tongue, and Burnt Friedman & João Pais Filipe. The festival will run over two weekends from July 24...
68 Years Ago, Don Gibson Was at No. 1 With a Country Classic That Was Later Covered by Johnny Cash,...
On April 14, 1958 Don Gibson’s self‑written "Oh Lonesome Me" surged to No. 1 on the country chart for eight non‑consecutive weeks and reached No. 7 on the Hot 100, marking his sole crossover hit. The song’s spare lyricism sparked countless covers—from Johnny...
12 Years Ago, Justin Bieber Sparked Controversy by Wishing Anne Frank Would Have Been a ‘Belieber’
In 2014, a 19‑year‑old Justin Bieber signed the Anne Frank Museum guestbook with a comment wishing the Holocaust victim would have been a “belieber,” prompting worldwide outrage. The museum’s spokesperson defended the singer, noting his genuine interest and the potential to...
Madonna Confirms Her Return to the Dance Floor With ‘Confessions’ Sequel
Madonna has officially confirmed a sequel to her 2005 dance‑floor hit, "Confessions on a Dance Floor," by wiping her Instagram, posting lyrics from "Hung Up," and flashing "Confessions II" on her website. The pop icon is back in the studio with original...
Demi Lovato Duets With Joe Jonas, Reconnects With Selena Gomez at Triumphant Tour Opener: Concert Review
Pop star Demi Lovato launched her “It’s Not That Deep” tour in Orlando, delivering a 24‑song set that mixed new singles with classic hits. The show featured a surprise duet with former Jonas Brother Joe Jonas on “This Is Me,”...
Listen to They Might Be Giants’ New Album ‘The World Is to Dig’
They Might Be Giants released their 24th studio album, "The World is to Dig," today, describing it as a cohesive musical universe crafted by the original duo in the same studio. Co‑founders John Flansburgh and John Linnell highlight the album’s...
Rock Hall of Fame Beats Country to Inducting Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons, the late country‑rock pioneer, was announced as a 2026 inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Early Influence category. The honor arrives alongside artists such as Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti, and follows recommendation letters from...
Kanye West Faces Potential Ban in France Amid Wireless Festival Controversy
Kanye West, now performing as Ye, faces a possible ban from a June 11 concert at Marseille's Vélodrome as French officials review his past antisemitic remarks for potential criminal liability. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan have publicly...
Ayra Starr’s Roc Nation Deal Tests Afrobeats’ Global Reach
Ayra Starr’s nine‑month Roc Nation management partnership has kept her streaming engine humming, with 3.48 billion Spotify streams and roughly 17.5 million monthly listeners. However, new releases in Nigeria now hover around the 90‑range on daily charts, a noticeable dip from her pre‑deal...
Coheed and Cambria Announce Inaugural Neverender Festival
Coheed and Cambria unveiled the first‑ever Neverender Festival, scheduled for October 4‑5 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California. The band will perform their 2021 concept album The Afterman in its entirety, anchoring a diverse roster that includes Circa Survive,...
Jack Harlow Makes Hilarious Confession About Viral “SNL” Skit
Jack Harlow’s fourth album *Monica* sparked mixed reviews, prompting a parody on Saturday Night Live where Ben Marshall impersonated the rapper. Harlow shared an Instagram Story revealing that his aunt mistakenly thought the SNL sketch was a genuine post from...
COHEED AND CAMBRIA Announces Inaugural 'Neverender Festival' And 'Neverender Rocks' For Fall 2026
Coheed and Cambria unveiled two new live events for fall 2026: the two‑day Neverender Festival in Santa Ana, California (Oct 3‑4) and the one‑day Neverender Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado (Sept 29). Both shows will feature the band performing the double‑album...
The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys Announce The Legacy Continues at The Ryman
The Del McCoury Band will join forces with The Travelin’ McCourys for a one‑off concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 20, 2026. The show unites three generations of the McCoury family, spotlighting both the genre’s deep roots and its evolving...
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman Launch Joint Tour In Atlanta
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman launched a joint North American tour with an opening night at Atlanta’s Symphony Hall on April 13, 2026. The setlist interwove songs from Waxahatchee’s 2024 album Tigers Blood, Lenderman’s 2024 Manning Fireworks, and a Snocaps track “Angel Wings,” plus a string of indie‑rock covers....
Watch R&B Superstar Thundercat Play Bass for His Former Band, Thrash Metal Hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella Last Weekend
R&B virtuoso Thundercat reunited with his former thrash outfit Suicidal Tendencies for three songs during their eight‑track set at Coachella on April 12. The surprise appearance followed his own busy weekend, which also included a bass cameo for UK pop act PinkPantheress....
7 Hip-Hop Artists Who Have Experimented With AI
A Vice/Noisey feature spotlights seven hip‑hop artists—50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, RZA, Will.i.am, K Camp and Kanye West—who are actively experimenting with generative AI in music creation. The piece details how each artist uses AI, from 50 Cent’s AI‑reimagined classics to RZA’s cost‑saving...
The Ghost Of A Future Dead: The Life & Legacy Of AT THE GATES & TOMAS LINDBERG
Swedish melodic death‑metal legend Tomas Lindberg, vocalist of At the Gates, died on September 16 2025 after battling adenoid cystic carcinoma. The band has finished their eighth studio album, “The Ghost of a Dead,” using Lindberg’s final vocal recordings. The record serves...