"I Had a Bad Flu and Was Delirious, but the Lyric Was so Great that It Lifted Me up in...
In early 1975, Ann Wilson penned the lyrics to Heart’s debut single “Crazy On You” while battling a high‑fever flu, channeling personal love and global unrest into a raw confession. Her sister Nancy, recovering from the same illness, crafted the song’s unforgettable acoustic intro, borrowing the fast‑fire rhythm of the Moody Blues’ “Question.” Recorded at Vancouver’s indie Mushroom Studios with producer Mike Flicker, the track blended a minor‑key guitar riff, orchestral flourishes, and powerful vocals. Decades later, the anthem still dominates classic‑rock radio, has been sampled by Eminem, and remains a touchstone for female‑fronted rock bands.
Nine Inch Noize Performed a Full Set for the First Time at Coachella
Nine Inch Noize, the collaborative project of Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Boys Noize, delivered its first full‑length performance at Coachella 2026, presenting a 45‑minute set composed entirely of remixed Nine Ink Nails tracks. The show opened with a reimagined Nails “Vessel” remix...
Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.
Vietnam’s 81‑year‑old Nguyen Van Loc, the country’s last living singer of pre‑1954 love ballads, returned to the stage in a modest Hanoi club. He was imprisoned 58 years ago for performing the same sentimental songs during wartime, but now shares them with...
The Changer and the Changed
Cris Williamson’s 1975 debut on Olivia Records, *The Changer and the Changed*, sold over 500,000 copies, becoming the best‑selling release from an independent feminist label. The album emerged after a 1973 encounter with the radical lesbian collective the Furies, which...
Sombr Rocks Coachella in Lace and Leather With Help From Billy Corgan
Sombr delivered a high‑energy set at Coachella 2026, closing with his breakout anthem “12 to 12” and debut single “Homewrecker.” The performance featured a dramatic leather‑and‑lace look and a surprise appearance by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who joined him for...
Will AI Kill Tribute Bands?
Tribute acts like the Amy Winehouse Experience are thriving as live‑music fans seek authentic, nostalgic performances, while AI‑generated deep‑fakes and hologram concerts are reshaping how deceased artists are presented. The success of ABBA Voyage, which has drawn over three million visitors,...
Watch Geese Cover Justin Bieber’s “Baby” At Coachella 2026
New York indie rock outfit Geese made their Coachella debut on April 11, 2026, delivering a surprise cover of Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit “Baby” during their Gobi Tent set. The band blended the pop chorus into their own track “2122,”...
Who Needs Justin Bieber When Geese Covered “Baby” At Coachella
New York garage‑rock band Geese surprised Coachella attendees by performing a live cover of Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit “Baby,” woven into a mash‑up with their own song “2122.” The performance marked the first time the band played the pop anthem...
Katseye Talks About Performing “Pinky Up” For the First Time At Coachella & “Golden” With HUNTR/X | Billboard News
South Korean pop group Katseye performed their new single “Pinky Up” for the first time during Coachella 2026’s opening weekend, showcasing a high‑energy choreography that differs from their earlier material. In the same set, they delivered “Golden,” a track from...
Christian Nodal’s ‘Un Vals’ Director Responds to Controversy Over Model in Video: ‘It Was Our Mistake’
The director of Christian Nodal’s “Un Vals” music video admitted that casting Mexican model Dagna Mata—who looks strikingly like his ex‑partner Cazzu and his wife Ángela Aguilar—was an oversight. The production company selected the model without Nodal’s input, and JG...
Jack White Tears Through a Hit-Laden Last-Minute Set at Coachella
Jack White made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2026, slipping into an early‑day slot after a recent SNL stint. He opened with a new track from his 2024 album *No Name* before diving into White Stripes classics like “Fell in...
Jack White Wasn’t Even on the Coachella Lineup 2 Weeks Ago. He’ll Probably Be Remembered As One of the Year’s...
Jack White was added to Coachella’s lineup just two weeks before the festival and headlined Rock and Roll Day with a 45‑minute, guitar‑driven set. The performance blended White Stripes classics, Raconteurs tracks, and new solo material, earning praise for its intensity...
JAY WEINBERG Is Still Confused By His SLIPKNOT Firing: 'It Came Without An Explanation'
In a Rolling Stone interview, longtime Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg revealed he was abruptly fired two days after his final show on November 3, 2023. The band’s manager told him the decision was a “creative” one, offering no further explanation, and Slipknot posted...
DJ Akademiks Tells Young Thug To “Get Back On Drugs” After New Snippet
DJ Akademiks publicly berated Young Thug during a livestream, urging the rapper to resume drug use to regain the “authentic” sound he believes Thug has lost. The criticism came as Thug teased a new snippet from an upcoming album, his...
Watch Slayyyter Tear Up Her First Coachella Performance
Slayyyter made her Coachella debut on April 10, performing her freshly released album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA to a packed Mojave Stage audience. The set included live premieres of the tracks “Gas Station” and “Brittany Murphy,” underscoring the album’s dance‑floor...
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour Kickoff in Las Vegas: Best Moments From Opening Night
Bruno Mars launched the stadium‑scale Romantic Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, delivering a sold‑out opening night that doubled as a citywide celebration. The event featured eight live debuts from his new 2026 album, a surprise Silk Sonic reunion, and a...
The Xx at Coachella Review – Indie Trio Reunites for Spellbinding, Rangy Set
The English indie trio the xx returned to the main stage at Coachella, delivering their first festival performance in eight years. Over a near‑hour set they played 16 songs, weaving classic tracks like “Crystalised” with material from members' solo projects....
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...
Members of Eggy and Taper’s Choice Share the Stage
Indie rock groups Eggy and Taper’s Choice are co‑headlining the West Coast Peaks and Valleys Tour, swapping members onstage for surprise covers. In Eugene, bassist Alex Bleeker (Real Estate) joined Eggy for a rare rendition of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Helpless.” The...
Foreigner To Release New Version of This Classic 1977 Hit Off Their Upcoming Album ‘In The Eye Of The Storm’
Foreigner announced a fresh recording of its 1977 hit “Feels Like The First Time,” slated for digital release on April 17 as the lead single from the forthcoming album *In The Eye Of The Storm*. The track features three vocalists—founding member...
ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'The Love And Respect That We Have For Each Other Is Still There'
Rob Halford told Germany’s Metal Hammer that the love and respect between him and former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing remains intact, even though a reunion is unlikely. The comments come as the band’s new documentary, “The Ballad Of Judas Priest,” features Downing’s interview and will debut...
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...
Jackson Wang’s MAGIC MAN 2 Is Where Happiness Prevails: Best Moments From His Brooklyn Show
Jackson Wang returned to New York’s Barclays Center on April 10 for the second leg of his MAGIC MAN 2 tour, three years after his debut show at the venue. The concert blended high‑octane choreography, immersive lighting and three unreleased songs,...
Ralo Apologizes To Pooh Shiesty For Denying Gucci Mane Snitching Claims
Atlanta rapper Ralo issued a public Instagram apology to fellow artist Pooh Shiesty after previously denying claims that Gucci Mane had cooperated with law enforcement. The reversal comes amid a heated dispute in which Gucci Mane is accused of “snitching” on...
Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases New Single 'Electric Beings'
Power‑metal veteran ZP Theart, former frontman of DragonForce and Skid Row, has released his new single “Electric Beings.” The track, produced with Swiss multi‑instrumentalist Syndrone, fuses his signature high‑octane vocals with a modern cyber‑metal aesthetic. Theart says the release is...
Lady Boss Delivers Raw Truth and Purpose With New Anthem “Slidin”
Lady Boss released her new single “Slidin,” a reality‑driven anthem that confronts street violence and calls for accountability. The track continues her activist‑artist brand, built on personal experience and community outreach in juvenile‑justice centers. Produced with a stripped‑down, pen‑and‑beat approach,...
Billy Ray Cyrus Broke a Record With This Massive 1992 Hit (And I Bet You Didn’t Know It Was a...
In March 1992 Billy Ray Cyrus released “Achy Breaky Heart,” a five‑week No. 1 country single that shattered a record previously held by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. The track, written by Don Von Tress, was originally recorded in 1991 by the Marcy Brothers under the title “Don’t Tell My Heart.”...
New NEVERMORE Music To Arrive In Early 2027: 'That's What We're Working On Right Now', Says JEFF LOOMIS
Guitarist Jeff Loomis confirmed that Nevermore’s revamped lineup—featuring vocalist Berzan Önen, bassist Semir Özerkan and guitarist Jack Cattoi alongside Loomis and drummer Van Williams—made its live debut in Istanbul on April 1. The band recently signed a deal with Reigning Phoenix Music and is...
This Country Singer Doesn’t Think Chris Stapleton Has Enough Grammys, Actually
Country singer‑songwriter Jamey Johnson told the *Like a Farmer* podcast that Chris Stapleton’s 11 Grammy Awards are far from enough, praising his vocal talent, songwriting, and business acumen. Stapleton, who moved from Kentucky to Nashville in 1996 and penned over...
On the Charts 56 Years Ago, The Beatles Hit No. 1 for the 19th Time in Six Years With an...
On April 11, 1970 the Beatles’ final single “Let It Be” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 6 and rose to No. 1, where it held the top spot for two weeks and remained on the chart for 14 weeks. The song, written and...
'PRAY FOR PLAGUES' Posters Seen In The UK, Hinting At Possible BRING ME THE HORIZON 20th Anniversary Release
A black "PRAY FOR PLAGUES" banner was spotted in Manchester, suggesting a possible celebration of Bring Me The Horizon's 20th anniversary for their debut album *Count Your Blessings*. The phrase references the opening track of the 2006 record, fueling speculation...
Labrinth Addresses Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like S—T’
British singer‑producer Labrinth announced on Instagram that he has pulled all his music from HBO’s *Euphoria* Season 3, citing disrespectful treatment. The move follows HBO’s decision to appoint Oscar‑winning composer Hans Zimmer as the sole scorer for the eight‑episode season, which jumps...
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...
3 Not-So-Old Songs That Gen Z Already Treat Like Classic Rock
The article highlights three late‑2000s and 2010s rock songs—The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” Tame Impala’s “The Less I Know the Better,” and The Neighbourhood’s “Sweater Weather”—that Gen Z now treats as classic rock staples. It notes how each track has amassed sustained streaming...
10 Minutes Backstage with David Lee Roth at Coachella
David Lee Roth made a surprise appearance at Coachella, joining singer‑songwriter Teddy Swims to perform Van Halen’s 1984 hit “Jump.” The 71‑year‑old rock icon, dressed in a beaded vest and silver‑black trousers, gave a candid backstage interview that mixed quirky personal...
4 Years Ago Today, Country Music’s Most Iconic Mother-Daughter Duo Reunited for the First Time in Two Decades for a...
In April 2022, the iconic mother‑daughter duo The Judds reunited at the CMT Music Awards, delivering a moving performance of “Love Can Build a Bridge” after a 20‑year hiatus. Their appearance coincided with their induction into the Country Music Hall...
Joe Jonas on What Makes the Perfect Coachella Day Party, From Kid Cudi on the Playlist to an Aperol Spritz...
Aperol returned to Coachella for its fourth year with the free Aperol Day Club, an activation featuring live DJ sets, beauty salons, and immersive installations. To launch the club, the brand enlisted pop star Joe Jonas to host an exclusive surprise...
TRAVIS SEDG BACON (BLACK ANVIL, CONTRACULT COLLECTIVE) Releases New Solo Single, "Dopamine"
Travis Sedg Bacon, known for his work with Contracult Collective and Black Anvil, has launched his solo career with the single “Dopamine,” the lead track from his upcoming EP *Industrial Blues*. The song showcases a self‑coined “industrial blues” style that...
Turnstile Open Coachella Set with Video of Singer Brendan Yates' Father Who Is Recovering From Alleged Attempted Murder Attack by...
Turnstile opened their 2026 Coachella set with a pre‑recorded video of frontman Brendan Yates’ father, Bill Yates, who is recovering from injuries after an alleged attempted murder by former guitarist Brady Ebert. Ebert was arrested, charged with attempted second‑degree murder and...
Why Ringo Starr Said This Beatles Song Was “The Worst Track We Ever Had To Record”
Ringo Starr told Rolling Stone that "Maxwell’s Silver Hammer" was the most difficult Beatles track to record, requiring four lengthy sessions in 1969. The song, written by Paul McCartney for the Abbey Road album, sparked frustration among all members, with...
5 Songs That Prove the 1970s Were Folk Rock Music’s Greatest Decade
The 1970s marked the apex of folk‑rock, producing timeless hits that still dominate playlists. The article highlights five emblematic tracks—Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold,” America’s “A Horse With No Name,” Bob Dylan’s “Tangled Up In Blue,” Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow...
After Sold-Out Shrine Runs, Subtronics Takes Dubstep to Coachella's Biggest Stage
Subtronics, the Philadelphia‑born dubstep producer, will headline Coachella 2026’s Sahara Tent, becoming the festival’s highest‑billed bass‑music act. The slot follows a string of six sold‑out shows at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium and a recent Las Vegas Sphere headline. His set will...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set Featured Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon & Will Ferrell Cameos
Sabrina Carpenter opened Coachella’s first weekend with a 20‑song set that interwove music and scripted skits featuring Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell, Corey Fogelmanis and a Samuel L. Jackson voice cameo. The performance began with a black‑and‑white pre‑recorded short starring...
MAX CAVALERA Joins ATREYU On New Single, "Children Of Light"
Atreyu has released a new single, “Children Of Light,” featuring Sepultura legend Max Cavalera. The track drops on April 24 as the lead‑off for the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, The End Is Not The End, via Spinefarm Records. The collaboration blends...
CHILDREN OF BODOM's JANNE WIRMAN Confirms Plans For More 'Celebration Of Music' Concerts In 2027: 'It's Gonna Continue'
Finnish metal veterans Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä, Jaska Raatikainen and early guitarist Alexander Kuoppala staged two sold‑out "Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music" shows at Helsinki's Tavastia club in February 2026, honoring late frontman Alexi Laiho. The concerts...
Labrinth Blasts ‘Euphoria,’ Explains Why His Music Will Not Appear in Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like...
British singer‑producer Labrinth announced on Instagram that none of his music will appear in the upcoming third season of HBO’s hit series Euphoria. He explained the decision by saying he refuses to be treated “like s‑t” and criticized the industry’s...
Latto Twerks While Pregnant During Guest Slot At Mariah The Scientist Show
Latto joined Mariah The Scientist’s Atlanta concert on April 10, performing her new single “Big Mama” while visibly pregnant. She twerked and delivered the full song, drawing applause and online buzz for her stamina. The appearance coincides with rumors that...
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...
Acid Bath Return to Premier Guitar’s Rig Rundown: Watch
Premier Guitar’s popular Rig Rundown series welcomed back sludge‑metal veterans Acid Bath for a new episode filmed in Tennessee. The show dives into the gear choices of guitarists Mike Sanchez and Sammy Duet, as well as new bassist Shane Wesley, revealing amps,...
Sparklmami Announces Debut Album ‘in This Body’
Chicago singer‑songwriter Sparklmami will drop her debut album ‘in this body’ on June 5 via Verve Records/slowplay. The release is anchored by the new single “no te vayas,” a funk‑infused track with a throwback video featuring Andre Gibson of the Universal...