4 of Coachella’s Biggest Band Reunions Through the Years
Coachella has become a launchpad for some of the most memorable band reunions in modern music history. Starting with the Pixies in 2004 and Rage Against the Machine in 2007, the festival has repeatedly delivered surprise comebacks that drew massive crowds and reignited careers. The 2016 reunions of LCD Soundsystem and Guns N’ Roses, followed by a cluster of returns in 2012—including At the Drive‑In, Mazzy Star and Refused—highlight Coachella’s role as a cultural bellwether. These moments have cemented the event’s reputation beyond a music showcase, turning it into a catalyst for legacy acts to re‑enter the spotlight.
Los Thuthanaka’s Wak’a Is a Mellower Follow-Up to Last Year’s Surprise Pitchfork Favorite
Los Thuthanaka’s new EP *Wak’a* follows last year’s surprise Pitchfork Album of the Year with a softer, shoegaze‑tinged approach. The three‑track release runs 18½ minutes, interpreting the Aymara legend of the first sunrise using blown‑out speakers, Bolivian folk samples, and...
METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'
Founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof confirmed he shut down Metal Church after a contentious 2023 Australian tour and a lost Rat Pak deal, then reluctantly reassembled a new lineup featuring Dave Ellefson, Ken Mary and vocalist Brian Allen. He denied that...
GEDDY LEE Explains Decision To Use RUSH Name For Upcoming Tour: 'What The F*** Should We Call It, IRON MAIDEN?'
RUSH bassist Geddy Lee confirmed the band will tour under the Rush name in 2026, despite drummer Neil Peart’s death, after receiving the family’s blessing. The “Fifty Something” tour launches in June at the Kia Forum and has expanded from 22...
JOSEPH THOLL (ENFORCER, TRIBULATION) To Release New Album, 'It Might Be Art'
Swedish guitarist Joseph Tholl, known for his work with Enforcer and Tribulation, will release his second solo album, *It Might Be Art*, on June 12 through High Roller Records. The record features an eclectic roster of collaborators, including members of...
In 2007, Two Game Music GOATs Collaborated on the Criminally Underrated Soundtrack to a Similarly Underrated D&D RPG
In 2007, composers Alexander Brandon and Rik Schaffer (Womb Music) teamed up to create the soundtrack for Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, an expansion often overlooked in the D&D‑based CRPG market. Their collaboration merged Brandon’s techno‑oriented style from Deus Ex...
Melodeath Metal Group CLAD IN SHADOWS Release Debut LP, 'Monuments In Ruin'
Swedish melodeath duo Clad In Shadows has released their debut LP, Monuments In Ruin, a nine‑track record that channels the sound of 1990s icons like In Flames and At The Gates. The album was written in a matter of weeks,...
DEFECTS Release New Single, "Artificial Icons"
UK metalcore outfit Defects has released their latest single, “Artificial Icons.” The track blends aggressive riffs with a surprising clean‑vocal chorus break, underscoring a lyrical warning about unchecked power and profit‑driven control. Frontman Tony Maue describes the song as a...
New FOO FIGHTERS Drummer ILAN RUBIN Opens Up About How He Landed Gig, Says NINE INCH NAILS Drummer 'Switch' Was...
Ilan Rubin was announced as the Foo Fighters' new drummer in July 2025, replacing Josh Freese. Rubin explained that his transition was a logical outcome of his Nine Inch Nails contract ending, not a coordinated swap. He had several months...
50 Cent Seems To Shade Jay-Z While Flexing Streaming Success Over Opps
50 Cent posted alleged YouTube Music streaming numbers for March, showing his catalog at 164 million streams. He used the post to mock rivals, especially Jay‑Z, who he says logged only 58.9 million streams, while T.I. posted 63.7 million. The bragging came amid ongoing...
Festival Line-Ups You Might Have Missed: Montreux Jazz Festival, Reading & Leeds, Boa Nova
The Montreux Jazz Festival marks its 60th anniversary with a 16‑day roster that includes PinkPantheress, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Moby, aiming to bridge generations. Reading & Leeds festivals have bolstered their 2026 line‑ups with 60 new acts...
Remember When: Pink Floyd Ruled the Rock World One More Time by Tolling ‘The Division Bell’ in 1994
Pink Floyd’s 1994 release *The Division Bell* was the band’s final studio album and a rare full‑group effort after a decade of solo‑driven projects. Guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Rick Wright reconvened in London, with Bob Ezrin...
MR. LORDI Says Backlash From Heavy Metal Fans To LORDI's EUROVISION Win Was 'Quite Cruel': 'Those Daggers, They Go Deep...
Finnish hard‑rock outfit LORDI will appear in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand‑final interval act, celebrating the contest’s 70th anniversary and the band’s 20th anniversary of their 2006 win. Lead singer Mr. Lordi reflected on the mixed legacy of that victory,...
3 Artists Who Belong Equally to Country, Rock, and Pop
American Songwriter highlights three artists—Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Miley Cyrus—who have achieved equal footing in country, rock, and pop markets. Parton leveraged her country roots into pop hits and a surprise rock album, while Ronstadt’s versatile voice has spanned...
3 Folk Rock Classics From 1977 With Deeply Poetic Lyrics
In 1977 three folk‑rock anthems demonstrated that electric instrumentation could coexist with literary lyricism. Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty” turned a touring musician’s diary into a metaphor for financial and emotional exhaustion. Neil Young’s “Like a Hurricane,” written while on...
Bon Jovi’s Signature Hit Reaches The Top 10 — For The Second Time
Bon Jovi’s classic "Livin’ on a Prayer" re‑entered Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, landing at No. 10. The surge follows the announcement of a new Universal biopic about the band, which has also lifted the group’s compilation albums on...
3 Could-Have-Been Superstar Pop Singers Who Walked Away at the Peak of Their Fame
American pop singer Willa Ford vanished after her 2001 debut, citing the fallout from the September 11 attacks and label turmoil. Welsh artist Duffy withdrew from music following a traumatic kidnapping in 2020, leaving a two‑album legacy. Former Disney star Bridgit...
ATREYU's DAN JACOBS Says Opening For IRON MAIDEN In 2009 In Monterrey, Mexico Was 'Scary As Hell': 'People Were Throwing...
ATREYU guitarist Dan Jacobs recalled opening for Iron Maiden in Mexico City and Monterrey in 2009, where the crowd turned hostile and threw pesos, cups and metal objects, injuring band members. The band later supported Maiden in Canada with no incidents,...
Bruno Mars Beats His Own Personal Best With His Latest No. 1
Bruno Mars’s single “I Just Might” has become his longest‑running number‑one on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Songs chart, logging 11 consecutive weeks at the summit. The track also tops six other Billboard charts, including Adult Pop Airplay and Radio Songs, cementing...
10 Best Montgomery Gentry Songs
Montgomery Gentry’s ten‑track roundup spotlights the duo’s most commercially successful songs, each of which cracked the Top 10 on country charts and three reached the No. 1 or 2 slot. The list crowns 2006’s “Lucky Man” as the top track, noting its Grammy nomination...
SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA: 'I've Been Dealing With Some Serious Health Issues' But 'It Hasn't Stopped Me'
Founding vocalist and keyboardist Jon Oliva disclosed that he is battling a fractured T7 vertebra, multiple sclerosis and Ménière’s disease, and is preparing for back surgery. Despite the pain and loss of his ability to fly, he says the health...
The Beach Boys Score A Surprising New Win On A Billboard Chart
The Beach Boys’ compilation Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys entered Billboard’s Top Rock and Alternative Albums chart at No. 48, marking the band’s fourth appearance on the ranking. While it is the lowest‑peaking Beach Boys title on...
Corteiz Founder Clint419 Co-Directs Brent Faiyaz's "Four Seasons" Music Video
R&B star Brent Faiyaz released the official video for his track "four seasons," co‑directed by Corteiz founder Clint419 and filmmaker Ella Ezeike. The visual features high‑end props such as a custom Strosek Porsche 911 Speedster and an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak...
Behind the One-Hit Wonder That Helped Introduce Pianist Herbie Hancock to a Whole New Generation
Herbie Hancock, a seminal jazz pianist, saw his 1964 composition "Cantaloupe Island" reborn in 1992 when British jazz‑rap group Us3 sampled it for "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)." The single surged to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned gold certification, selling...
So What Now – Song by Reese LaFlare & Bryson Tiller
Atlanta rapper‑producer Reese LaFlare is staging a 2026 comeback with the high‑energy R&B‑rap single “So What Now,” featuring Bryson Tiller on the hook. The track drops on April 3, 2026, and signals the start of a broader rollout that includes...
What Were Bob Dylan and John Lennon Really Saying in the Back of That Limo?
On May 26, 1966, a weary Bob Dylan, reeling from a hostile electric‑tour, met John Lennon at the May Fair Hotel after the Beatles finished a late‑night session on Revolver. At Dylan's request, Lennon reluctantly agreed to appear in D.A. Pennebaker’s documentary, resulting...
Crakkin (The Øne) – Song by Tezzus
Tezzus, the newest addition to Young Stoner Life (YSL), released his debut single “Crakkin (The Øne)” on April 3, 2026. The track leans on a heavy bassline, slow‑burning trap percussion, and triplet flows that give it a dark, speaker‑testing vibe....
How This Mega Pop Star Got Her ‘Big Break,’ Despite Not Even Wanting to Be a Singer
Madonna’s rise to global pop stardom began with countless Broadway auditions, not a deliberate singing career. After being repeatedly rejected for her stature, a French production team offered her studio time and a lavish lifestyle, propelling her into the music...
Yashraj, Abdon Mech, Divyam Sodhi and All The Songs to Know This Week
Rolling Stone India’s weekly roundup spotlights a wave of fresh releases from India’s indie scene, including Mumbai rapper Yashraj’s genre‑bending single “Mujhe Yeh Gaana Pasand Hai,” which signals a forthcoming larger project. Singer‑songwriters Radhika Mohite and Dhruv Visvanath team with...
Jack White Lets It Rip on SNL: Watch
Jack White returned to Saturday Night Live as musical guest in a crossover episode hosted by Jack Black. He performed his two newly released singles, “Derecho Demonico” and “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs,” backed by his regular band. White also...
Generation X
In 1977 Billy Idol’s first band, Generation X, released a debut album that blended raw London punk energy with pop‑hook songwriting, propelling the record into the UK Top 40. Though the band’s glossy image and BBC TV appearances earned scorn from the...
Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh Makes Surprise Cameo in Dayoung’s ‘What’s a Girl to Do’ Music Video: Watch
Angelina Jolie’s 19‑year‑old daughter Shiloh made a surprise cameo in the teaser for K‑pop singer Dayoung’s upcoming music video “What’s a Girl to Do,” released on April 2. The 30‑second clip shows Shiloh dancing among a troupe of performers, and the...
Antonin Rondepierre & Meghan Lindsay Lead Opera Atelier’s ‘Pelléas Et Mélisande’
Opera Atelier will close its 2025‑26 season with Claude Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande, staged at Toronto’s TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning in Koerner Hall from April 15‑19, 2026. The production is co‑directed by the company’s artistic leaders Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg and...
Lords of Acid Enlist Princess Superstar for “Karaoke Superstar,” First New Song in Eight Years: Stream
Lords of Acid have broken an eight‑year recording silence with the single “Karaoke Superstar,” featuring rapper‑singer Princess Superstar. The EBM‑infused track is accompanied by a Japanese game‑show‑style video, while former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey joins as the new “Acid...
THE PLOT IN YOU Announce "The Volumes Series" Collection, An Album-Length Release Containing Their Last Three EPs
The Plot In You announced “The Volumes Collection,” an album‑length release that compiles their three recent EPs (Vol. 1‑3) with two previously issued singles and one brand‑new track, slated for July 10 on Fearless Records. The package adds the unheard song “Carved,”...
ORTHODOX Announce Headline Shows On Their Days Off On Upcoming Tour With WAGE WAR And NEVERTEL
Nashville metal outfit Orthodox is launching an aggressive touring push to promote its 2025 album *A Door Left Open*. The band will join Wage War and Nevertel for a 20‑plus‑show North American run, while also headlining roughly ten additional dates...
Trick Daddy’s Performance at Sorority Event Cut Over Vulgar Lyrics
Hip‑hop veteran Trick Daddy’s set at an Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority leadership event was abruptly stopped after he delivered explicit lyrics that violated the organization’s pre‑approved content guidelines. Sorority officials said they had met with the artist multiple times to...
Aitana Joins Rosalía’s ‘Confessional’ to Talk About a Past Love: ‘That’s Not It, Sister’
On April 3 at Madrid’s Movistar Arena, Aitana appeared in Rosalía’s “confessional” segment of the Lux Tour, candidly discussing a past relationship that fans quickly linked to Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra. The exchange, marked by humor and raw honesty, became a...
"Nothing Lasts Forever": An Emotional Farewell to Corsica Studios
London’s iconic Corsica Studios hosted its final night on March 28‑30, 2026, ending a 24‑year run as a cornerstone of the city’s electronic music scene. The venue, founded by Adrian Jones and the late Amanda Moss in 2002, has been...
FREDDY CRICIEN On Upcoming MADBALL Album 'Not Your Kingdom': 'It's By Far' The Band's 'Most Diverse' LP
MADBALL frontman Freddy Cricien announced the band’s next album, *Not Your Kingdom*, slated for a May 2026 release via Nuclear Blast. He described it as the group’s most diverse record yet, blending nostalgic throwback vibes with contemporary elements. The launch...
Who Is the Polka-Dot Band That Plays Virtuosic Rock? Angine De Poitrine.
Canadian rock duo Angine de Poitrine has exploded online with its signature polka‑dot masks and microtonal, largely instrumental sound. The pair released their second album, “Vol. II,” and a live KEXP session from France that has amassed over six million YouTube...
3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1990s That Drove Everyone’s Parents Crazy
The article spotlights three 1990s rock tracks that famously irritated conservative parents: Ozzy Osbourne’s surprisingly wholesome ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” Nirvana’s grunge anthem “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and Nine Inch Nails’ explicit industrial hit “Closer.” Each song is framed within its era’s...
ROB DUKES: 'Getting Fired' From EXODUS In 2014 'Was Like A Blessing In Disguise'
Rob Dukes, who was dismissed from Exodus in 2014, rejoined the thrash metal pioneers in January 2025 after an 11‑year gap. He contributed lyrics and vocals to the band’s March 2025 album “Goliath,” which he describes as his best work....
J Balvin Surprises Fan in Colombia, Plans to Renovate Her Family Home & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin surprised a young fan in Pereira, announcing a complete renovation of her family’s home and a temporary furnished apartment. Grammy‑winning artist Ela Taubert participated in a GRAMMY U session, sharing her career journey and debuting new singles....
3 of the Sappiest Love Songs Ever Came Out in 1978
1978 produced three of the most unabashedly romantic pop hits: Olivia Newton‑John and John Travolta’s “You’re The One That I Want” from the film Grease, Anne Murray’s chart‑topping ballad “You Needed Me,” and the Bee Gees’ two‑week No. 1 single “Too Much...
CARMINE APPICE Wants To Record 'Tribute' To BLUE MURDER Featuring Guest Musicians: 'I Think It Would Be Interesting'
Drummer Carmine Appice told VRP Rocks he has pitched a Blue Murder tribute album featuring guest musicians such as Ted Nugent and Billy Sheehan. The idea has label support, but bassist Tony Franklin remains hesitant about revisiting the material. Appice...
On This Day in 1964, Buck Owens Released This Future No. 1 Hit That Inspired Jerry Garcia To Learn the...
On April 4, 1964 Buck Owens issued the B‑side "Together Again," which soon eclipsed its A‑side and became a No. 1 country hit. The track features Tom Brumley’s iconic pedal‑steel solo, earning him the ACM Top Steel Guitarist Award two years later. Over...
EXCLUSIVE: Sonu Nigam Remembers His Iconic Song ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ as ISAMRA Distributes WHOPPING Rs. 100 Cr in Royalties...
ISAMRA, the Indian Singers and Musicians Rights Association, has distributed roughly $12 million (Rs 100 crore) in royalties to 26,000 singers and musicians, marking a watershed moment for performer compensation in India. The payout follows an inaugural royalty of ₹51,000 (about $600) for...
HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Says He Is Finally 'Done' Drinking: 'It's Been A Real Godsend'
Helmet frontman Page Hamilton told Australian media he will embark on his first completely sober Australian tour, kicking off on April 16 in Newcastle. After years of heavy drinking—up to 15‑20 beers a day—he entered a recovery program two and...
Inside Corrosion of Conformity's 'Love Letter to Rock and Roll'
Corrosion of Conformity released their first studio album in eight years, the double‑LP Good God / Baad Man, arriving on April 3. The hour‑plus record mixes heavy‑metal aggression with punk and classic‑rock touches, reflecting the band’s habit of reinventing their sound. It serves as a...