Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Cover the Clash’s ‘Clampdown’ for First Time Since 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band surprised fans at the Kia Forum by performing the Clash’s protest anthem “Clampdown” for the first time since a 2014 stint with Tom Morello. Morello, filling in for Steve Van Zandt, shared lead vocals and highlighted the line “in these days of evil presidents,” underscoring the tour’s political tone. The cover broke a set‑list pattern that has been largely fixed since Springsteen’s Broadway residency, marking the only deviation from the Portland show. The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour continues toward a stadium finale at Washington’s Nationals Park.
This Was All So Predictable
Kanye West, now known as Ye, launched a high‑profile comeback with his 12th album *Bully* and sold‑out shows at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium. However, the UK government barred him from performing after Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised concerns about his...
Aerosmith Considered This Album Their Real “Breakthrough,” Thanks to This Invisible Sixth Band Member
Aerosmith’s 1975 album *Toys In The Attic* is widely regarded as the band’s true breakthrough, delivering hits like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.” The record’s cohesion stemmed from a new songwriting approach and the guiding hand of producer Jack...
GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'
Gil Moore told Sonic Perspectives that while Triumph’s 2026 North American tour marks the band’s 50th‑anniversary return to the stage, he isn’t ruling out new music, leaving the possibility open for future recordings. The tour, the first in more than...
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Expand The Brotherhood Tour 2026
Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys have added a West Coast leg to The Brotherhood Tour 2026, extending the joint run from Sacramento on July 31 through Ridgefield, Washington on August 13. The expansion follows a successful eastern leg that visited Ontario, New Jersey and New York earlier...
How Harrowing Stories of Genital Mutilation (And a Bit of Reggae) Helped Inspire This 1994 Hit Song
Tori Amos’s 1994 single “Cornflake Girl” was born from a conversation about female genital mutilation and a love of reggae music. In a recent interview, Amos explains that the term “cornflake girl” refers to women who betray trust, mirroring the...
Lambrini Girls Reschedule North American Tour and Pull Out of Coachella After Phoebe Lunny Reveals Neck Fracture and “Acute Brain...
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella and postponed their North American headline tour after vocalist Phoebe Lunny fractured her neck and suffered an acute brain injury in Australia. Medical orders prohibit her from flying or performing for six weeks, prompting...
Weatherday Announce Fall North American Tour
Swedish emo/noise‑pop act Weatherday has returned with its first album in six years, Hornet Disaster, and announced a sprawling North American tour to support the release. The itinerary runs from April to May and resumes in October through November, hitting...
Carrie Underwood Praises ABC and ‘American Idol’ for “Songs of Faith” Episode
Carrie Underwood praised ABC and "American Idol" for its recent "Songs of Faith" episode, calling the theme bold and uplifting. She highlighted the show’s gentle approach to spirituality, noting it wasn’t overtly religious but inspirational. Underwood also performed her signature...
Cardi B Brings Out Meek Mill To Perform An Iconic Song In Philadelphia
Cardi B surprised her Little Miss Drama Tour audience in Philadelphia by bringing out Meek Mill, who performed his classic track “Dreams & Nightmares” at the sold‑out Xfinity Mobile Arena. The moment sparked a flood of social‑media reactions, with fans...
JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner said the upcoming Faithkeepers European tour will feature a varied setlist rather than focusing on specific anniversary albums. While the band will still nod to milestones like the 50‑year‑old Sad Wings of Destiny and the...
Sturgill Simpson Says He ‘Insisted’ Ticket Prices for New Tour Remain the Same As Last Year
Sturgall Simpson announced that ticket prices for his upcoming "Mutiny for the Masses" arena tour will remain essentially unchanged from last year, with only a $10 increase for general‑admission pit tickets. He emphasized that larger venues allow more low‑priced seats,...
Sign of the Times: The Cultural Moments That Changed Music (Without Us Noticing)
The article outlines three cultural forces that have silently reshaped popular music: the politically charged folk movement of the 1960s, the escapist pop surge during the late‑2000s recession, and the algorithm‑driven hit formula of the 2020s. In each era, artists...
Dopelord to Reissue ‘Sign of the Devil’ Next Month
Polish stoner/doom band Dopelord has inked a deal with Season of Mist to reissue their 2020 album *Sign of the Devil* on June 5. The reissue follows a European tour supporting Napalm Death and coincides with the recent addition of...
Brandi Carlile Offers Solo Piano Performance Of ‘Church & State’ On ‘Colbert’
Brandi Carlile appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, delivering a solo piano rendition of her new track “Church & State” from the album Returning To Myself. The interview highlighted her recent Human Tour 2026, including a Minneapolis benefit...
Country in Cabo: Riley Green to Headline Inaugural Country Splash Festival
The inaugural Country Splash festival will debut on Cabo San Lucas’ beaches from September 4‑6, 2026, headlined by Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore and electronic star Diplo. Organized by co‑founder Robert Fried, the three‑day Labor Day event pairs country music with a...
50 Cent Will Tell His Story His Way With a New Documentary
Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, announced on Instagram that he is starring in a three‑part documentary series for Hulu. The untitled series will trace his journey from a Queens upbringing, surviving nine shootings, to becoming a best‑selling rap artist and...
Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
Versatile guitarist Wayne Perkins, known for blending Southern rock with reggae on Bob Marley’s breakthrough album “Catch a Fire,” died at 74 after a stroke. In the 1970s he auditioned for the Rolling Stones, contributed solos to “Hand of Fate”...
ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'
Brazilian thrash legends SEPULTURA announced a new EP, “The Cloud Of Unknowing,” slated for April 24 on Nuclear Blast Records, while wrapping their 40th‑anniversary farewell tour. Guitarist Andreas Kisser told Metal OBS he isn’t retiring, hinting at solo projects that blend music...
A Human Performed This Cringey, AI-Generated ‘Love Song,’ and Somehow It’s Even Weirder This Way
AI music generator Do Re Mi released a novelty love song titled “Give Me Your Hand.” Singer Natalie Janz, known as Madame Madame, posted a video performing the AI‑crafted track, adding a human voice to the bizarre lyrics. The performance...
Track Premiere: Eveale – “Enter the Woodland Realm”
Transnational black metal duo Eveale has premiered the title track “Enter the Woodland Realm” from their upcoming debut album. The five‑minute epic blends folk, prog, and melodic black metal, showcasing a soulful guitar solo and atmospheric chorus. The album, produced...
The Limiñanas Announce First North American Tour in More than a Decade + New Live Album
French duo The Limiñanas announced their first North American tour in over a decade, kicking off in New York on October 24 and covering twelve cities through November 13, with Native Sun as the opening act. The tour marks a return to...
Lambrini Girls Drop Off Coachella, Reschedule Tour After Phoebe Lunny Sustains “Acute Brain Injury” & Fractured Neck
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella after vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny suffered a fractured neck and acute brain injury while touring in Australia. Doctors have ordered a six‑week recovery period, prohibiting her from flying or performing. The band postponed...
Look Back on John Schneider's Career in Country Music
John Schneider, best known as Bo Duke on *The Dukes of Hazzard*, launched a surprisingly successful country music career in the early 1980s. His 1984 album *Too Good to Stop Now* delivered his first No. 1 single, “I’ve Been Around Enough to...
More Details Emerge Regarding SLIPKNOT's Look Outside Your Window 2026 Release Plans
Slipknot’s long‑rumored side project, *Look Outside Your Window*, is set for a June 12, 2026 release at 8 AM, with a pre‑order window likely opening around May 19. A limited run of 2,300 vinyl copies will debut on Record Store Day on April 18, followed...
“Idea 1”
Kelela debuted her new single “Idea 1” at an impromptu SoHo pop‑up, drawing a crowd clad in Telfar snoods and North Face gear. The track fuses her signature pop/R&B vocal style with unexpected shoegaze‑laden guitars, marking a sonic shift from her...
Parcels Announces North American Tour
Australian‑born, Berlin‑based indie pop group Parcels announced a 2026 North American tour extending the previous arena run for their September‑released album LOVED. The itinerary starts in Mexico in June, moves to iconic U.S. venues such as Pappy & Harriet’s and...
Among The Last Five Years Superfans
The Last Five Years finally achieved a definitive revival when Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler headlined a limited‑run at Radio City Music Hall. Their megawatt vocals balanced the show’s emotional seesaw, delivering the nuanced ambiguity the piece demands. The production...
Jejune Announce First US Shows in 25+ Years & Numero Group Box Set
Late‑90s emo pioneers Jejune have their catalog reissued by the Numero Group in a five‑LP box set titled "Wait A Lifetime," released on June 19, 2026. The collection gathers the albums Junk and This Afternoon’s Malady, adds a first‑time vinyl...
Fan-Made SOPHIE Archive Launches Online
A fan‑built archive called WHOLENEW.WORLD has gone live, consolidating SOPHIE’s official releases, live recordings from 2010‑2020, and biographical material. The site invites collaborators, concert attendees, and anyone with undocumented information to contribute, though it will only host officially released tracks....
Texas Country Rebel Paul Cauthen on How He Landed on Beyoncé’s Radar
Texas singer‑songwriter Paul Cauthen, fresh from his album Book of Paul, caught Beyoncé’s attention when a family assistant who attended his high school played his tracks for the pop icon. Beyoncé’s team flew to Cauthen’s Silverlake studio, listened to his...
Ziggy Marley: On The ‘Brightside’
Ziggy Marley’s ninth studio album Brightside arrives as a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive on April 18, with a digital release slated for May 1. The record was recorded in his newly built Rebel Lion Studio in Los Angeles and co‑produced with brother...
FIREWIND's New Concept Album Will Be 'Very Epic': 'It's Gonna Have New Elements That We Haven't Done Before'
Greek power‑metal outfit Firewind has wrapped up a new concept album featuring returning vocalist Henning Basse, promising “very epic” and unheard‑of elements. The band recently performed with Basse on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise and is gearing up for a summer European...
The Tape Label Report, March 2026
The Tape Label Report spotlights five niche cassette‑focused labels, from Caligari Records’ metal‑centric catalog to Devil Town Tapes’ DIY tape‑only releases, Kankyō Records’ scent‑paired ambient cassettes, and Spain’s lifelong‑run Mascarpone Discos. Caligari began in 2013 with a $400 first run...
Sonya Yoncheva, Jakub Józef Orliński, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, Franco Fagioli, Théo Imart & Catherine Trottmann Lead Opéra Royal Du...
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles unveiled its 2026‑27 season, presenting a diverse slate of operas, concerts, and sacred works from October 2026 through July 2027. Star performers such as Sonya Yoncheva, Franco Fagioli, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, and Jakub Józef Orliński headline productions ranging...
Yes, George Strait Actually Wrote New Songs in His Career
George Strait, often labeled a non‑songwriter, actually has a modest catalog of original material spanning his 40‑year career. He wrote solo tracks like “I Can’t See Texas From Here” (1982) and contributed several songs to his 1995 box set. From...
Brooklyn Art Song Society to Open New Voices Festival
The Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) will kick off its 2026 New Voices Festival on Sunday, April 12, with the opening concert “Longing I.” The program spotlights contemporary composers from the United Kingdom and features the world premiere of a...
Wexford Opera Festival Announces 75th Anniversary Gala
The Wexford Opera Festival will stage a 75th‑anniversary gala on October 17, 2026 at the O’Reilly Theatre, National Opera House. World‑class soloists Ermonela Jaho, Joseph Calleja, Daniela Barcellona and Giorgi Manoshvili will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under Daniele Callegari. The program pairs Puccini and...
Erin Morley & Lawrence Brownlee to Present Golden Age Concert in New York
92NY will present the Golden Age concert starring soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee on May 6, 2026 at the Geffen Stage in Kaufmann Concert Hall. Accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau, the program spans Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Bellini, Delibes and...
Opvs Noir Vol. 3
German gothic‑metal band LORD OF THE LOST has released Opvs Noir Vol. 3, the final installment of a three‑album trilogy launched within a year. The record, rated 8/10, continues the band’s blend of electro‑goth synths and heavy metal, featuring collaborations with...
Willie Nelson & Family Add New Spring Tour Dates
Willie Nelson & Family have added seven spring‑tour dates, extending their Southeast and Texas circuit from May 14‑24. The new leg hits Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina and coincides with the May 29 release of Nelson’s 156th studio album,...
Björk Is Throwing a Rave in Iceland to Mark the Total Solar Eclipse
Icelandic icon Björk is staging a one‑day festival called Echolalia on 12 August in Hafnarfjörður to coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will darken the sky for just over a minute. The event, set in the Víðistaðatún sculpture park, will...
Grateful Shred Announce Fall Tour Dates
Grateful Shred announced a 14‑date Fall Tour kicking off on Oct. 28 at Hartford’s Infinity Music Hall and wrapping on Nov. 14 at Chicago’s Park West. The itinerary moves from the Northeast through Canada, the Midwest, and a concentrated Texas...
Swedish House Mafia Unpack Their Miami Ultra Festival Mega-Set
Swedish House Mafia headlined Ultra Miami with a block‑party mega‑set that swapped DJs every ten minutes, featuring legends like Armand van Helden, Afrojack and rising talent such as MPH. The performance paid tribute to Avicii and highlighted the trio’s desire to collaborate...
Loraine James, Laurel Halo and More Contribute to New Compilation Honouring Women Who Have Shaped Electronic Music
Mercury KX’s new compilation "Pioneers" honors women and gender‑expansive artists who have shaped electronic music. The 11‑track project is split into two releases, with the first part already available and the second slated for 17 April. Contributors such as Loraine James,...
Descent
Immolation’s tenth studio album “Descent” arrives as a 45‑minute onslaught that reaffirms the band’s reputation for relentless death‑metal craftsmanship. Produced by Zack Ohren, the record offers clearer, more powerful production while retaining the brutal riffing and blast‑beat fury fans expect....
Ye, Snoop Dogg, and Other Artists Who’ve Been Denied Entry Into the U.K.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, was denied entry to the United Kingdom by the Home Office, prompting the cancellation of the three‑night Wireless Festival. The decision followed pressure from sponsors such as Pepsi and Diageo, who withdrew support after Ye’s repeated antisemitic...
HardLore Announces Final Projects Featuring BO LUEDERS
The HardLore podcast announced a three‑part series releasing final recordings with co‑host Bo Lueders, who died on April 2. The episodes feature a nearly three‑hour interview conducted in January that the team previously deemed too personal. An emotional statement from the...
Wavy Gravy’s 90th Birthday Bash and Benefit Concert to Feature Cat Power, Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Peter Rowan and More
Wavy Gravy will mark his 90th birthday with a benefit concert on May 16 at the Masonic in San Francisco. The star‑studded lineup features Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Cat Power, Peter Rowan, Maria Muldaur and others, backed by a seasoned...
BRET MICHAELS 'Strongly' Believes That 2027 Will Be 'A Good Reunion Year For POISON'
Bret Michaels told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation that Poison aims to launch a reunion tour in 2027, marking the 41st anniversary of their debut album *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The previously discussed 2026 tour was postponed amid unresolved revenue‑share...