Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Tap Branford Marsalis, Warren Haynes and Alecia Chakour in New Orleans
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) returned to New Orleans for a Jazz Fest‑style show, featuring guest appearances by vocalist Alecia Chakour, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes. The set blended Grateful Dead staples with surprise covers, including a debut performance of Keith Jarrett’s “Spiral Dance.” Marsalis sat in for an entire set of Dead classics, while Haynes led an electrifying rendition of the Allman Brothers’ “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed.” JRAD will launch its summer tour in late May, beginning at Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheater.
AFI Announce Fall Tour with Choir Boy
AFI announced a North American fall tour co‑headlining with indie act Choir Boy, kicking off on October 10 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. The itinerary spans 15 dates, including stops in Baltimore, Columbus, Milwaukee, Toronto and a festival slot at Aftershock...
SNOT Is 'Eight Songs' Into New Album: 'We're Definitely Confident We're Gonna Come Out Swinging'
SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist John Fahnestock revealed the band is eight songs into its first studio album since 1997’s Get Some. The record is being produced by Chris Collier, who has worked with Korn and Prong, and marks...
The Best Latin Music on Bandcamp, April 2026
Bandcamp’s third‑year "Best Latin Music" series spotlights the continent’s most adventurous sounds, and the April 2026 edition delivers a kaleidoscope of releases—from Pixvae’s noise‑rock take on Colombian currulao to a Peruvian tropical‑bass compilation, a debut EP by reggaeton scholar La Gata, and...
5 of the Best Dave Grohl Songs That Aren’t by the Foo Fighters or Nirvana
Dave Grohl’s musical résumé extends far beyond Nirvana and Foo Fighters, spanning metal, hardcore punk, and even comedy rock. The article spotlights five standout tracks from his side projects: Dream Widow’s thrash‑laden “March of the Insane,” Them Crooked Vultures’ funk‑driven...
The Enemy Announce 2027 Coventry Arena Show to Mark 20 Years of ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’
British rock band The Enemy will headline a 10,000‑seat show at Coventry Building Society Arena on March 20, 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’. The concert follows the group’s recent...
Watch: Dave Matthews Band Invite St. Vincent to Join on Talking Heads Cover in Memphis
On May 3, Dave Matthews Band invited indie‑rock star St. Vincent onstage at Memphis’ Riverbeat Music Festival. The pair performed a two‑song set, opening with the DMB‑era track “Spoon” and then delivering a rare live cover of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the...
Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour After “Offensive Remarks” About Immigrants
Kid Cudi announced on Instagram that M.I.A. was removed from his Rebel Ragers Tour after she made remarks about illegal immigrants that sparked boos in Dallas. Cudi said he had warned his team about offensive content and acted after receiving...
OperaDelaware Names New General Director
OperaDelaware announced Eric Einhorn as its new General Director, effective August 1 2026, succeeding Brendan Cooke after a 14‑year tenure. Einhorn co‑founded On Site Opera and spent fifteen years on the Metropolitan Opera’s staging staff, directing productions at major houses such as...
All Things Go 2026 D.C. Lineup Announced: Hayley Williams, Mitski, Ethel Cain and More
All Things Go announced its 2026 D.C. edition, set for September 25‑27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Headliners include Hayley Williams, Mitski and Ethel Cain, supported by Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson and a robust undercard. The festival will also roll out...
Kid Cudi Kicks M.I.A. Off His Tour After Republican Rant Gets Met With Boos
Kid Cudi announced that M.I.A. has been removed from his Rebel Ragers Tour after she delivered a Republican‑leaning rant in Dallas that was met with heavy boos. Cudi said he had warned her team beforehand to avoid offensive remarks, and...
Jena Malone on Flowers for Men, Sci-Fi Folk, and the Duffer Brothers’ The Boroughs: Podcast
Actress‑musician Jena Malone returns with her first album in a decade, Flowers for Men, which she describes as “sci‑fi folk.” The record reflects a decade of private songwriting, motherhood‑driven perspective shifts, and a quest to forge new myths. Simultaneously, Malone stars...
The Meters Host Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and Oteil Burbridge at Reunion Show
The Meters reunited at New Orleans’ Saenger Theater on May 2, 2026, delivering their first performance since 2017 and honoring the late Art Neville. Co‑founders George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Zigaboo Modeliste and Cyril and Ivan Neville played a set of classics,...
Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland Reunite for the 'Serendipitous' Santa Monica Jazz Festival
Jazz bassist Stanley Clarke has launched the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, debuting May 1 and running through Saturday at multiple city venues. Curated in partnership with BroadStage, the city and SM Festivals, the program features a John Coltrane centennial tribute and a...
Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Says Joe Jackson “Softened Up” Later in Life
Prince Jackson told KIIS‑102.7 host Jojo Wright that he was fortunate to call his grandfather Joe Jackson “Grandpa,” noting the patriarch softened later in life. The comments came while promoting the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which Prince also executive‑produced. He...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Turn in Mini Allman Brothers Band Reunion at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Welcome Jaimoe, Warren...
The Tedeschi Trucks Band opened the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 3, 2026, as part of their Future Soul Tour supporting their sixth studio album. Their set blended new‑album tracks with blues staples and featured surprise guests Teddy Swims...
'Purple Rain': 1984 Prince Hit Regarded as Having 'The Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time'
Rolling Stone has crowned Prince’s 1984 hit "Purple Rain" as the No. 1 guitar solo of all time, adding to the song’s already impressive accolades. The solo, first performed live at Minneapolis’ First Avenue in August 1983, helped cement the track’s status as...
“D!e”
North West, the 12‑year‑old daughter of Kanye West, released "D!e," the second track from her debut EP North4Evr after signing with Gamma, a distribution label linked to her father's image rehabilitation. The song blends digicore, Jersey club beats, and punk‑inspired...
Billboard Names Lionel Richie and Diana Ross's 'Endless Love' Best Love Song Ever
Billboard released a data‑driven list of the 50 best love songs, ranking Lionel Richie and Diana Ross’s 1981 duet “Endless Love” at the top. The ranking relies on Hot 100 chart performance from 1958 through February 2026, counting weeks at No. 1 and...
32 Years Ago Today: One of the Biggest Rock Songs of the 90s Was Inspired by a News Anchor’s Passing...
In 1994 Soundgarden’s album *Superunknown* delivered the iconic track “Black Hole Sun,” born from producer Michael Beinhorn’s push for authentic songwriting and a misheard news‑anchor phrase. Chris Cornell quickly drafted demos, recorded the song after a long drive, and captured...
FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'We're Gonna Be Coming Out With A New Single Really Soon'
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares confirmed the band will release a new studio album before the end of 2026 through Nuclear Blast. The record will be the first to feature vocalist Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber as full‑time members,...
Iron Blossom 2026 Festival Lineup Announced: Jack White, LCD Soundsystem and More
The Iron Blossom Festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Jack White and LCD Soundsystem alongside acts such as Portugal. The Man, Phantogram, and emerging artists like Dijon and Geese. The two‑day event will run September 19‑20 at Midtown Green...
Full Album Stream: Teloch Vovin – “Towards the Inevitable”
Telosh Vovin, the Long Island occult black‑metal outfit, released the full‑stream album *Towards the Inevitable* on May 8 via An Eastern Temple Productions and Thus Spake Qayin Records. The 40‑minute record functions as an EP‑style introduction to the band’s sprawling "Tree...
Evanescence Are On The Cover Of Rock Sound
Evanescence appears on the cover of Rock Sound’s latest issue, promoting their new album “Sanctuary”. Frontwoman Amy Lee explains that fresh collaborators and a reflective outlook inspired the forward‑thinking record and its lead single “Who Will You Follow”. The magazine includes...
Eagles Add 6 ‘Live In Concert At Sphere’ Las Vegas Fall Dates
The Eagles have expanded their "Live In Concert At Sphere" residency in Las Vegas to a total of 64 shows, establishing the longest‑running engagement at the high‑tech venue. Six additional dates—two in September and four in November—were added after overwhelming demand,...
BEST OF THE BLUES: April 2026
April 2026 sees a wave of blues releases celebrating legacy artists. Stacy Mitchhart drops his 17th album “No Rhyme Or Reason” on April 17, featuring country star Gretchen Wilson and harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite. The month also includes the collaborative project...
LISTEN: Miranda Lambert's New Country-Disco Mashup Crisco Is Here
Miranda Lambert is set to release “Crisco,” a country‑disco mashup, on May 15, marking her first new material since the 2025 duet “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton. Co‑written with Aaron Raitiere, Jesse Frasure and Chill Fellacheck, the track references classics...
Raymond Pettibon, the Artist Behind Some of the Most Iconic Album Covers
Raymond Pettibon, the former punk‑zine illustrator turned fine‑art star, is best known for designing Black Flag’s four‑bar logo and iconic covers for Sonic Youth, The Stooges and R.E.M. His stark, ink‑heavy style has become synonymous with underground music branding. A...
Live Report: Louis Tomlinson – The Brighton Centre
Louis Tomlinson delivered an intimate performance at the Brighton Centre, showcasing tracks from his third solo album *How Did I Get Here?* while weaving in fan‑favorite hits from his One Direction era. The concert emphasized personal connection, featuring acoustic moments,...
SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK's Autobiographical Documentary 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' Set For Digital Release
The punk documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available for purchase or rental on U.S. digital platforms starting May 26, with pre‑orders on Apple TV beginning May 12. Based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, the film details his role in the...
All Things Go DC 2026 Has Mitski, Hayley, Brandi, Ethel, Father John, Muna, Robby Hoffman, Slayyyter, More
All Things Go DC unveiled its complete 2026 lineup for the three‑day event at Merriweather Post Pavilion, scheduled for September 25‑27. Mitski and Hayley Williams were confirmed as the headliners, anchoring a roster that blends indie, pop, hip‑hop and emerging talent....
Eagles Extend Sphere Residency Again With Late 2026 Shows
The Eagles have added six new dates to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, bringing the total to 64 shows since the run began in September 2024, the longest‑running engagement at the venue. The added performances are scheduled for September 18‑19 and four November...
The Source Magazine Remembers The Beastie Boys’ MCA 14 Years Later
Adam Yauch, known as MCA, co‑founded the Beastie Boys and helped launch their debut album *Licensed to Ill* at age 22, a record that became the first rap album to top the Billboard 200. He directed many of the group’s...
Today In Hip Hop History: The B-Boy Flick ‘Breakin” Hit Theaters 42 Years Ago
Breakin’ marks its 42nd anniversary, celebrating the 1984 film that thrust breakdancing into mainstream cinema. The movie paired rising Hollywood talent with street‑culture icons like Ice‑T and Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers. It follows classically trained dancer Kelly as she discovers hip‑hop...
Jack Antonoff Comments on Ticketmaster Claiming They “Caught Scalpers” Buying Harry Styles Tickets: “You Caught You?”
Ticketmaster announced it had identified and cancelled thousands of illegal Harry Styles tickets for the artist’s Madison Square Garden residency, promising to re‑release them to genuine fans. Musician Jack Antonoff responded on X with a sarcastic "You caught you?" and...
Weird Nightmare’s New Album ‘Hoopla’ Is A Crunching Power Pop Delight
Canadian guitarist Alex Edkins, known for his work with post‑punk band METZ, has unveiled his solo project Weird Nightmare’s new 10‑track album “Hoopla.” The record, co‑produced with Spoon’s Jim Eno at Providence’s Machines With Magnets studio, showcases a blend of crunchy...
ALBUM REVIEW: Hiss Golden Messenger Promise Hope Amidst Trying Times with ‘I’m People’
Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor has unveiled his ninth studio album, *I’m People*, delivering a folk‑infused record that balances raw storytelling with warm, honeyed vocals. The album’s centerpiece, “Mercy Avenue,” showcases Taylor’s lyrical focus on everyday people navigating hardship, aging, and...
The Guest List Announce Debut Album ‘Something Real’
British indie‑pop quintet The Guest List is set to release their debut album *Something Real* on August 28. The record, recorded in Bergen, Norway with collaborator Matias Tellez, is anchored by the upbeat single “You Should Care.” The band will...
PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES Doesn't Party On The Road Anymore: 'The Only Thing That Matters Is The Show'
Veteran gothic‑metal frontman Nick Holmes told the Slowhands Rock Talk Show that he has abandoned the hard‑living party lifestyle of his early career, focusing instead on sleep, vocal care and sobriety while on tour. He noted that modern festivals are...
Vancouver Opera Celebrates Chorus Member’s Final Performance After 168 Productions
Vancouver Opera will honor chorus veteran Don Wright during the Sunday matinee of Puccini’s La Bohème. Wright is retiring after 51 years and 168 productions with the company, having joined the chorus in 1975 and also contributed to the Opera in...
Opera Company of Middlebury Unveils Spring 2026 Showcases
The Opera Company of Middlebury announced its spring 2026 season, featuring Verdi’s “La Traviata” from June 5‑13 under conductor Filippo Ciabatti and a 1920s‑inspired production. The Young Artist Program will stage the U.S. premiere of Xavier Montsalvatge’s one‑act opera “Babel 46” on June 12 and 14, a...
Tucker Wetmore on Overseas Concerts: 'They're Super Respectful'
Country newcomer Tucker Wetmore closed the first leg of his Brunette World Tour on April 28 at London’s O₂ Forum Kentish Town, noting that overseas audiences tend to be more respectful and focused on the performance. He contrasted this with the...
In Pictures: Louis Tomlinson Triumphs At The O2 Arena, London
Louis Tomlinson headlined a sold‑out show at London’s O2 Arena, marking the biggest night of his current solo tour. The performance followed the release of his third album, “How Did I Get Here?”, which debuted at number one in multiple...
Ant Thomaz’s ‘Gaia’ Is a Warm Embrace of Rhythmic Reflection
Ant Thomaz released his sophomore solo album *Gaia* in 2026, weaving Cajun‑flavored rhythms with folk‑pop and occasional rap verses. Named after his daughter, the record centers on father‑child connections and broader community bonds, delivering tracks such as “Believe,” “Drawn to...
Evil Warriors Travel the Entire Spectrum of Extreme Metal
German extreme‑metal outfit Evil Warriors has progressed from a thrash‑centric debut, *Expressions of Endless Dreams*, to a genre‑spanning sound on their third self‑titled album. Their sophomore effort, *Fall From Reality*, already hinted at a deeper black‑metal immersion, but the new...
"Freddie Said, Darling, Leave It to Me. I Believe in This." The Story Behind Another One Bites The Dust, Queen's...
In 1979, Chic’s funk anthem “Good Times” inspired Queen bassist John Deacon to craft a new bass‑driven track during sessions for The Game. Freddie Mercury championed the song despite bandmates’ reservations, leading to its release as “Another One Bites The...
Yan Huichang to Step Down as Head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra After 30-Year Run
Yan Huichang will relinquish his role as artistic director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in July 2027 after a 30‑year tenure, the longest in the ensemble’s history. He will remain as honorary artistic director, chairman of the artistic committee and head...
‘Views’ Turns 10 as Drake’s ‘Classic’ Album Continues to Shape Modern Sound
Drake’s fourth studio album *Views* celebrated its 10‑year anniversary on April 29, 2026, reaffirming its status as a commercial juggernaut and cultural touchstone. It remains the last rap record to debut with over one million units sold in a week and spent 13...
This Historian Dug Into Old Records and Found a Lost Chapter of Chicano L.A. Music Culture
Ruben Molina’s latest book, *The Dreamy Side*, reveals a lost chapter of 1950s Chicano rhythm‑and‑blues culture in Los Angeles, using a trove of 78‑rpm records tagged by teenage friends in Azusa. The work blends personal interviews, vintage photos, and scanned record sleeves...
Lucy Liyou – Mr Cobra
Lucy Liyou’s new album *Mr Cobra* is an experimental monodrama that fuses pulsing house beats, free‑jazz piano, Korean strings and robotic nursery rhymes. The record tells a personal story of a predatory high‑school romance through two vocal personas, Babygirl and Mister Cobra,...