Billie Eilish Has Gained New Fans With ‘Survivor’ Boomerang Idol: “Pretty Surprising And Incredible”
Billie Eilish’s "Boomerang Idol" debuted on Survivor’s 50th season, turning the pop star into a reality‑TV idol. The collaboration, overseen by host Jeff Probst, let Eilish choose the idol design and approve the clue. Viewers responded with an unexpected wave of support, many praising her for the first time on the show. Probst hinted at a future contestant invitation, though a full‑time commitment remains unlikely.
NBA YoungBoy Drops Off Rolling Loud Orlando Lineup: ‘I Won’t Be Making It This Time’
NBA YoungBoy announced via Instagram that he will not perform at this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Orlando, citing a need for a break from travel and performing. Rolling Loud quickly reposted his message and revealed Ken Carson as the...
NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando, Ken Carson Named As Replacement
NBA YoungBoy confirmed via Instagram that he is withdrawing from the Rolling Loud Orlando headlining slot, citing a need for rest from touring and travel. The announcement came just days before the festival, leaving fans disappointed. Rolling Loud responded quickly...
Alejandro Fernández & Banda MS to Headline the Arre Festival, Returning to Mexico City in 2026
The Arre Festival, a premier showcase of regional Mexican music, will be held Sept. 5‑6, 2026 at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Headliners Alejandro Fernández and Banda MS join a diverse roster spanning mariachi, banda, norteño, tumbados and tropical styles. The festival, organized by...
L7 Is Hitting the Road for One Final Hurrah: ‘We Are Deeply Grateful’
L7, the seminal 1990s feminist rock band, announced a 27‑date North American “Last Hurrah Tour,” marking what they describe as their final series of live performances. The trek kicks off on June 4 in Toronto and concludes on November 14 in Los...
RAYE Calls Out ‘Nasty’ Amy Winehouse Fans Who Tear Her Down in the Name of ‘Defending’ Late Icon
British singer‑songwriter RAYE uses her new track “I Will Overcome” to call out fans who disparage her while invoking Amy Winehouse’s legacy. In a Billboard cover interview, she explains that the same verbal abuse Amy endured is being mirrored against...
Inside Radiohead’s Immersive Motion Picture House: 6 Takeaways
Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Motion Picture House opened in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, offering a two‑month New York run that blends a 75‑minute film, immersive art installations, and spatial‑audio mixes. The exhibit, originally built for Coachella in a 17,000‑square‑foot bunker, now tours Chicago, Mexico...
David Archuleta Says ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Song “Wish That You Were Me” Was Designed To Get Under Mabel’s...
David Archuleta teamed with co‑writers Sophie Rose and Michael Blum to create the original song “Wish That You Were Me” for Season 5 of Hulu’s hit series *Only Murders in the Building*. Showrunner John Hoffman asked for a sassy track designed to irritate Selena Gomez’s character...
Disco Pogo Announce Andrew Weatherall Tribute Book
Disco Pogo will publish a 300‑page tribute book to late DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall, titled A Disco Pogo Tribute to Andrew Weatherall, slated for a July 15 release. The volume merges 100 pages of material from the 2020 Jockey Slut tribute...
The Mix 105: Olof Dreijer
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of the seminal duo The Knife, has released his first solo full‑length album, *Loud Bloom*, on the dh2 imprint. After a ten‑year hiatus during which he ran a music school for refugees in Berlin and engaged...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Share New Video for "Cut (Feat. LILITH CZAR)"
Black Veil Brides released a new live‑action video for their single “Cut,” featuring wife Lilith Czar. The clip reimagines Tim Burton’s *The Corpse Bride* and doubles as a vow‑renewal ceremony, with the couple wearing their actual wedding attire. “Cut” is the...
Kendrick Lamar Returns To Centennial High School In Compton With Dr. Dre & Will.i.am
Kendrick Lamar returned to his alma mater, Centennial High School in Compton, for a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Dr. Dre and Will.i.am. The event celebrated a new community facility and underscored the trio’s commitment to local education. Lamar, fresh from...
Uncle Murda Goes Off On Rick Ross For Allegedly Sending Cease-And-Desist Over Remy Ma’s “The Biggest Boss” Movie
Uncle Murda publicly called out Rick Ross for allegedly sending a cease‑and‑desist to Remy Ma’s upcoming film *The Biggest Boss*. The movie, which follows a correctional officer who becomes a rapper, mirrors Ross’s own controversial past as a former prison guard....
Kelly Clarkson Returning for Season 30 of 'The Voice' - Who Else?
Kelly Clarkson will return as a judge for the 30th season of NBC’s "The Voice" in fall 2026, marking her 11th season on the show. The upcoming season will feature Adam Levine and two yet‑to‑be‑named coaches, restoring the traditional four‑chair...
Shakira Unveils Official World Cup 2026 Song
Colombian pop icon Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The one‑minute teaser was posted from Brazil’s Maracanã stadium, with the full track slated for release on May...
Watch James Blake Slow-Boil A Version Of The Verve’s ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ For The BBC
James Blake appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, delivering a slow‑burning cover of The Verve’s 1997 hit “The Drugs Don’t Work.” The session also featured his new single “I Had A Dream She Took My Hand” and the title track...
Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Unraveled Tour” Is Sold Out — Here’s How You Can Still Get Tickets
Olivia Rodrigo’s "The Unraveled Tour" – a 98‑show global trek supporting her third album – sold out its general on‑sale within hours of the May 7 launch. Despite the sell‑out, fans can still snag tickets through verified resale channels like Ticketmaster...
No Doubt Throws It Back — Way Back — at the Las Vegas Sphere
Alternative rock band No Doubt began a month‑long residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, performing for roughly 20,000 fans each night. The shows blended classic hits like “Just a Girl” with deep‑cut tracks that haven’t been played live in almost three decades,...
BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People...
Shinedown frontman Brent Smith told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band’s upcoming eighth album, “Ei8ht,” was created without any artificial‑intelligence tools. He emphasized a preference for music made by “people with souls and consciousness,” arguing that reliance on AI could render artists...
‘Alien: Earth’ Composer Jeff Russo Blew An Aztec Death Whistle For His Xenomorph Theme – Sound & Screen TV
Composer Jeff Russo, known for his work on FX’s "Alien: Earth," revealed he used an authentic Aztec death whistle to craft the series’ unsettling xenomorph theme. He also incorporated a custom‑built Swiss bassdesmophon, adding a guttural layer that nods to...
Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green to Headline Rock the South
Rock the South, a three‑day country music festival, will take place June 11‑13 2026 at The Fields at Decatur, Alabama. Headliners Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green will anchor each night, supported by a roster that includes Travis Tritt, Lauren Alaina, and Craig Morgan. The...
Pozer Confirms ‘Crossroads’ Mixtape, Pays Homage To MF DOOM
Pozer has announced his upcoming mixtape *Crossroads*, a 12‑track project that delves into his experience as a Black British artist in 2026. The record blends his signature UK‑style flows with Jersey‑influenced production, generating strong buzz across social platforms. A standout...
Suffocation – Pierced From Within
Suffocation’s 1995 release *Pierced From Within* marked a decisive comeback after the poorly produced *Breeding the Spawn*. The band returned to Morrisound Recording in Tampa, reuniting with legendary producer Scott Burns, which restored their signature brutal sound. The album introduced...
On This Day in 2022, We Said Goodbye to the 70s Country Star and Nightclub Owner Who Inspired a John...
Mickey Gilley, the 1970s country star and owner of Gilley's nightclub, died May 7, 2022 at age 86. His club, once the world’s largest honky‑tonk, became the centerpiece of the 1980 film Urban Cowboy, propelling his career and popularizing country nightlife. Gilley scored...
La Roux Announces New Album ‘Old Flames’
British synth‑pop star La Roux, aka Elly Jackson, announced her new album “Old Flames,” slated for release on November 6. The record is her first full‑length since 2020’s “Supervision” and follows a viral live mash‑up with Skream at Fred again…’s Alexandra...
Hayley Williams Announces “The Hayley Williams Show” Tour
Hayley Williams has expanded "The Hayley Williams Show" tour with additional U.S. dates in September‑October 2026 and a full Latin America leg in November. The U.S. shows feature Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty as openers, while Annie DiRusso joins the Latin America dates....
Hayley Williams Extends 2026 Solo Tour
Hayley Williams announced an expanded leg of her 2026 solo tour, dubbed “The Hayley Williams Show,” adding new North American stops in Detroit, Charleston and additional cities, as well as extending dates across Latin America and Puerto Rico. The added...
Ludacris To Receive His Rightful Flowers As Black Music Hall Of Fame Inductee
Ludacris will be inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame on June 1 at Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, joining peers like Organized Noize and Davido. The ceremony celebrates his status as the top‑selling solo Southern hip‑hop artist, with over...
Phoebe Bridgers to Play Comeback Show in Roswell, New Mexico on Friday
Phoebe Bridgers is set to headline her first solo concert in three years at The Liberty in Roswell, New Mexico, on May 8. The event was announced via local flyers and will begin ticket sales at noon on Friday at the...
Another Famous Grunge Singer Once Tried to Join Alice In Chains
Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland once reached out to Alice in Chains about becoming their vocalist, a fact revealed by guitarist Jerry Cantrell during a 2014 interview on Mohr Stories. Although Weiland never joined the band officially, he performed...
Gavin Brivik And Andrew Bird On Pitching And Creating The First Original Song For ‘The Pitt’ – Sound & Screen...
Season 2 of HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt introduces its first original song, “Need Someone,” in episode six as a recurring patient Louie dies. Songwriters Andrew Bird and Gavin Brivik pitched the track by syncing a voice memo to the...
Kacey Musgraves Rolls Out Additional 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour Dates
Kacey Musgraves has added five extra arena shows to her 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour after pre‑sale tickets sold out quickly. The new dates are second shows in Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, Austin and Dallas, extending the two‑month U.S. leg. The...
Gene Simmons Reveals KISS Just Recorded a New Song
Gene Simmons announced that KISS has entered the studio and recorded a new song written by co‑founder Paul Stanley, marking the band’s first fresh material since 2012’s "Monster" album. The revelation came during a fan‑run YouTube interview, confirming creative activity...
BRUCE DICKINSON Explains The Reason For IRON MAIDEN's Ticket Prices: "We Don't Want a Bunch of Very Rich People Standing...
Bruce Dickinson explained that Iron Maiden deliberately caps concert ticket prices to keep front‑of‑stage seats accessible to true fans, especially younger audiences, rather than treating those spots as premium real estate. He criticized the industry’s race to inflate prices and...
3 Modern Songs That Made Country Music Feel Dangerous
The article spotlights three contemporary tracks that inject edginess into mainstream country: Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead,” Tyler Childers’s “Long Violent History,” and Colter Wall’s “Sleeping On The Blacktop.” Each song departs from the polished pop‑country formula, embracing outlaw themes,...
Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends Set to Celebrate Rateliff’s Tenure as Newport Folk Festival Steward
Longtime Newport Folk Festival performer Nathaniel Rateliff has been appointed the inaugural Newport Folk Steward, a role created in 2024 to recognize artists who safeguard the festival’s heritage. His three‑year term, running through 2026, will culminate in a “& Friends”...
Ringo Starr Misses Hitting No. 1 On Two Charts As Two Stars Block Him
Ringo Starr’s new album *Long Long Road* entered the UK Official Americana and Official Country Artists Albums charts at number two, falling short of the top spot on both lists. Noah Kahan’s *The Great Divide* claimed the Americana summit, while...
‘Murderbot’ Composer Amanda Jones Blended Human And Machine Instruments: “It’s Fun To Play With Things That Make You Uncomfortable” –...
Composer Amanda Jones revealed how she fuses traditional and electronic sounds for Apple TV's sci‑fi series Murderbot. She pairs a Korean saenghwang with a Roland Juno synthesizer to signal the robot’s anxiety, while solo cello highlights human vulnerability. The intentional...
Ella Langley Charts The Second-Biggest Hit Of Her Career — With Some Help
Ella Langley’s duet with Morgan Wallen, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” entered the UK Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 28 and the Sales chart at No. 35, making it her second‑highest‑rising hit after “Choosin’ Texas.” The track’s debut marks Langley’s fifth appearance on the Official Singles chart...
Olivia Rodrigo Adds New Shows to Tour (10 Barclays Center Shows Included)
Olivia Rodrigo has expanded her 2026‑27 arena tour with ten additional shows at New York’s Barclays Center in February 2027. The added dates bring the Brooklyn run to ten nights, reflecting strong ticket‑presale demand. The concerts will feature rotating opening...
PARTIZAN STUDIO Powers IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary Across Stage And Screen
British heavy‑metal icons Iron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary with the global “Run For Your Lives” tour and the forthcoming documentary “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.” Partizan Studio supplied more than two hours of immersive, stadium‑scale animation for the tour, a project that involved over...
Michael Jackson Beats Every Other Artist With
Michael Jackson’s new compilation "Michael" entered the UK Official Albums chart at No. 4, joining his back‑catalog titles "Number Ones" and "Thriller" in the top‑10 for the first time. The biopic soundtrack also debuted at No. 1 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart,...
Little Feat Debuts Randy Newman Cover In Arkansas
Little Feat resumed its multi‑year Last Farewell Tour on May 5, 2026 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, delivering a sprawling set that spanned electric and acoustic halves. Mid‑show, keyboardist Bill Payne stepped forward for a solo rendition of Randy Newman’s protest anthem “Louisiana 1927,” a...
3 Songs From the 80s With Lyrics That Were Ahead of Their Time
The article spotlights three 1980s tracks—Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” and Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy”—as lyrical forerunners of today’s social conversations. It notes Bush’s song gaining a new audience through Netflix’s *Stranger Things*, Tears for Fears’ commentary on...
No Doubt Kick Off Las Vegas Residency: See the Setlist
No Doubt kicked off an 18‑show residency at the high‑tech Sphere in Las Vegas on May 6, 2026. The concert featured a rare live debut of “Tragic Kingdom,” the band’s first performance of the song in nearly two decades, and the first...
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Announces Rare Concerts In NYC & LA
Mike D, the Beastie Boys’ co‑founder, announced a limited series of live shows in Los Angeles and New York City, kicking off May 7 at Plaza Night Club and concluding with a two‑night run at Brooklyn’s Xanadu on May 22‑23. The dates follow a...
Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers: An Album That Feels Like a Declaration
The Oriental Brothers’ 1975 album _Five Fingers_ is presented as a cohesive musical statement that reflects post‑civil‑war Igbo resilience. It blends disciplined ensemble playing, conversational guitar work, and understated rhythm to create highlife that is both danceable and philosophically rich....
28 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to The Jersey Boy Who Changed Country Music
Eddie Rabbitt, the New Jersey‑born singer‑songwriter who helped shape country’s 1980s crossover sound, died on May 7, 1998 at age 56 from lung cancer. He moved to Nashville in 1968 with $1,000, penned Elvis’s “Kentucky Rain,” and scored 26 country chart‑toppers, including...
No Doubt Turn Back the Clocks at Sphere Residency Kickoff
No Doubt opened its Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a nostalgic set that featured the first live performance of the title track from 1995’s *Tragic Kingdom* since 2009, along with deep‑cut songs like “The Climb” and “Trapped in a Box.” The...
De La Soul Action Figures Announced
Super7 has launched a line of 3.75‑inch De La Soul ReAction figures, modeled after the group’s “Me Myself and I” video. The set includes Posdnuos and Trugoy with microphones and Maseo with a record, and can be pre‑ordered individually or as a three‑pack. The release...