Alice Cooper Helped Invent Hair Metal, and That Helped Him Score His Last Top 40 Hit
Iconic shock‑rocker Alice Cooper helped shape the hair‑metal aesthetic, a legacy that resurfaced in the late 1980s. After a hiatus and personal struggles, he returned with the 1989 album *Trash*, enlisting collaborators like Bon Jovi and songwriter Desmond Child. The lead single “Poison” blended his horror‑rock image with hair‑metal themes, climbing to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track marked Cooper’s final Top 40 appearance, underscoring his enduring influence on rock’s commercial cycles.
Aerosmith’s Half-Decade-Old Album Finally Becomes A Bestseller
Aerosmith’s self‑titled 1973 debut entered the Billboard Top Album Sales chart at No. 22, marking the band’s twenty‑second appearance and its first top‑30 entry for a re‑release. The album returned in multiple deluxe formats, including a five‑LP box set and a...
Why Trent Reznor Felt Like Nine Inch Nails Was ‘Some P**** Pop Band’ Compared to an Industrial Metal Legend
Trent Reznor recalls a pivotal early‑90s studio encounter with industrial metal icon Al Jourgensen at Chicago Tracks, where he was invited to hang out and later contributed vocals to 1000 Homo DJs’ Black Sabbath cover. Reznor admits the experience left him feeling...
3 Modern Rock Hits From 1988 That Every 80s Kid Can’t Stop Singing
The article spotlights three modern‑rock hits from 1988—Morrissey’s “Suedehead,” U2’s “Desire,” and INXS’s “Devil Inside”—and explains how each song helped bridge alternative music into mainstream consciousness. It details the production background, lyrical themes, and cultural impact of the tracks, noting...
Rick Ross Weighs on Pooh Shiesty Chaos: “I Don’t Like It for Either Side”
Veteran rapper Rick Ross weighed in on the ongoing legal drama involving Pooh Shiesty and allegations tied to Gucci Mane. In an Instagram Story, Ross said he “doesn’t like it for either side,” expressing sympathy for both the younger artist and...
4 Classic Rock Debut Albums From the 1960s That We Listen to Daily
The article spotlights four iconic 1960s debut albums—The Doors (1967), Led Zeppelin (1969), The Beatles' "Please Please Me" (1963) and Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Are You Experienced" (1967)—that continue to dominate daily listening. Each record introduced groundbreaking sounds, from psychedelic rock...
Mel B Says Spice Girls Reunion Tour Is “Not Happening”, Addresses Documentary Rumours
Mel B told Hello magazine that a full Spice Girls reunion tour is "not happening," putting recent speculation to rest as the group approaches its 30th anniversary. She also said a Netflix‑style documentary is still under discussion but not yet...
Remember When: A Sitcom Character Boosted Billy Vera to the Top of the Charts in 1981
Billy Vera’s 1981 ballad “At This Moment” languished after his record label folded, leaving the song without promotion. In 1986 a scene on the sitcom *Family Ties* featured the track as Alex P. Keaton’s love‑interest song, prompting a flood of fan inquiries. The...
Every Song on the ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Season Two Soundtrack
Apple TV’s dark‑comedy crime drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ returned for a ten‑episode second season on April 3, concluding on June 5. The show follows hedge‑fund manager Coop (Jon Hamm) as he resorts to illegal schemes to preserve his lavish lifestyle, with...
Dolores Keane, Singer Known as the ‘Soul of Ireland,’ Dies at 72
Dolores Keane, celebrated as the “soul of Ireland,” died at 72 on March 16, 2026 at her home in Caherlistrane. Emerging in the 1970s folk revival, she briefly joined De Dannan before launching a three‑decade solo career that began with the 1978 album...
SUNSHINE – Song by Slew & Lancey Foux
London model‑turned‑rapper Slew released the single “SUNSHINE” on April 3, 2026, teaming up with UK hip‑hop veteran Lancey Foux. The track blends menacing drill percussion, dense bass, and an icy synth line, creating a hypnotic yet abrasive soundscape. Critics note Slew’s brash confidence...
Peach PRC Releases Debut Album ‘Porcelain’, Shares New Video for ‘Hold It for Her’
Australian pop artist Peach PRC released her debut full‑length album Porcelain on April 3, 2026, accompanied by the new single “Hold It for Her” and its Tom Carroll‑directed video. The record follows her 2023 EP Manic Dream Pixie, which debuted at No. 1...
Water – Song by Lackvill
Emerging rapper Lackvill dropped his fifth single of 2026, "WATER," on April 3. The track continues his pattern of concise, high‑energy songs, clocking in under two minutes. Lackvill already boasts six Spotify tracks with multi‑million streams, signaling rapid growth. The...
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler Confirm ‘The Last Five Years’ Live Album Is Arriving Soon | Video
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler announced that a live album of their one‑night performance of “The Last Five Years” will be released on April 20, with pre‑orders opening immediately. The recording captures the show’s score from the London Palladium, following their...
“Spielberg Requested a Meeting. They’d Written a Movie and Decided Their Hero’s Favourite Band Would Have Been Huey Lewis &...
In 1985 Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis invited Huey Lewis & The News to write a song for their upcoming film Back to the Future. Lewis and guitarist Chris Hayes created “The Power of Love,” which became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot...
Brent Faiyaz Drops “Four Seasons” Video With Luxe Visuals
R&B singer‑songwriter Brent Faiyaz unveiled the official video for his breakout single “Four Seasons” on YouTube, a track from his critically praised third album ICON. The visual, directed by emerging filmmaker Clint419, leans heavily into luxury fashion and cinematic set...
BTS ARMY Demands Release of Hidden ‘Arirang’ Song on Streaming Platforms
BTS unveiled a surprise track, “Come Over,” that is available only on the deluxe vinyl edition of their first full‑length LP in six years, Arirang. The song’s exclusive release has sparked a wave of fan petitions on X demanding a...
5 Insanely Obscure 1980s Rock Albums that Are a Perfect 10/10
Classic Rock spotlights five overlooked 1980s rock albums—Jaguar’s thrash‑heavy “Power Games,” Arc Angel’s pomp‑rock debut, Watchtower’s progressive‑metal “Energetic Disassembly,” David + David’s socially charged “Boomtown,” and Sea Hags’ gritty hair‑metal effort—each deemed a perfect 10/10 despite modest chart performance. The piece emphasizes their genre‑blending innovation,...
‘Time’s Ticking,’ Indeed: Every Song That’s Taken More Than a Year to Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart
Justin Moore’s single “Time’s Ticking” finally topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after a 67‑week climb, setting a new record for the longest ascent in the chart’s 36‑year history. The song’s slow rise follows a recent trend: 15 other tracks have...
Zach Bryan Cancels Tulsa Performance Due to ‘Dangerous Weather’: ‘I’ve Never Canceled a Show in My Life’
Zach Bryan announced the cancellation of his Friday Tulsa concert after local authorities issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, marking the first time he has ever called off a show in his five‑year touring career. He assured fans that refunds...
Watch A$AP Rocky Perform ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracks for Amazon Music’s ‘Songline’ Series: ‘Live From New York’
A$AP Rocky teamed with Amazon Music for the Songline series, delivering a 40‑minute live performance of eight tracks from his 2026 album “Don’t Be Dumb.” The show, originally streamed on Jan. 18 for Yams Day, highlighted Rocky’s cinematic vision and featured...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has launched its seventh weekly Spotify playlist, featuring over 30 freshly released tracks spanning punk, indie, electronic, and hip‑hop. The collection includes songs from established acts like Arlo Parks and Converge as well as emerging artists such as Angine...
Ashlee Simpson “Would Definitely” Return To ‘SNL’ After 2004 Lip-Syncing Scandal: “Something I Can Laugh About”
Ashlee Simpson reflected on her infamous 2004 Saturday Night Live lip‑sync mishap, saying she can now laugh about the episode that once sparked accusations of fraud. The controversy erupted when a pre‑recorded vocal track played twice, exposing her vocal‑cord inflammation....
High Sierra Music Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
High Sierra Music Festival announced its full 2026 roster, moving to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley for its 34th edition from July 2-5. The lineup now totals 56 acts, featuring headliners such as reggae legends Steel Pulse, the...
CHRIS POLAND Says He Will Try To Catch MEGADETH On Band's Final Tour: 'I'll Make Time For DAVE MUSTAINE'
Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland told KNAC.com he will try to attend the band’s announced farewell tour, despite running several recording studios that keep him busy. He emphasized his willingness to make time for frontman Dave Mustaine, recalling his early...
Bleachers Reminisce About Packing “the Van” On New Song: Stream
Bleachers have released "the van," the third single from their forthcoming album everyone for ten minutes. The track leans heavily on Jack Antonoff’s early days with Steel Train, evoking road‑trip nostalgia. The full album arrives on May 22 via Dirty Hit, with...
Track Star* Tests Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks’ Musical Knowledge
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks appeared on the music‑focused web series Track Star*, where they competed to identify artists from short song clips. Derek edged out Susan on Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane‑related tracks, while Susan claimed victory on Stevie...
Expansive, Ferocious & Daring: The Best Of Miles Davis Live
The 2026 centennial celebration of Miles Davis spotlights his live legacy, especially the newly reissued 10‑LP/8‑CD set of The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965. The collection captures seven and a half hours of the trumpeter’s second classic quintet...
4 Rock Bands Who I Can’t Believe Have Fewer Than 100 Monthly Listeners
Vice highlights four underground rock acts—Declaw, fencing, UDDER and Assisted Living—each with fewer than 100 monthly Spotify listeners. The Boston trio Declaw (46 listeners) blends ’80s alt‑rock fuzz with modern indie flair, while Halifax’s fencing (93 listeners) channels early‑2000s Midwest...
Sierra Hull Details ‘The Movements’ Bluegrass Concerto
Sierra Hull announced that her commissioned bluegrass concerto, The Movements, will be released on April 10, 2026. The work, created for the FreshGrass Institute, follows a lineage of genre‑blending concertos by artists such as Béla Fleck and Rhiannon Giddens. Hull’s band performed the three...
RON RINEHART On Why DARK ANGEL No Longer Plays Encores: 'To Me, It's Like Making The Fans Beg For Another...
Dark Angel frontman Ron Rinehart announced that the band will stop performing traditional encores, opting instead to play all desired songs back‑to‑back without leaving the stage. He argues that the ritual forces fans to beg for an extra song and...
Zara Larsson Blasts Sexist Chappell Roan Critics: ‘You Guys Just Hate Women’
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson publicly defended fellow artist Chappell Roan, labeling the criticism she receives as sexist and rooted in misogyny. Roan has been vilified after setting personal boundaries and a misunderstood security‑guard incident involving a Brazilian soccer player’s family. Larsson,...
Justin Tranter Reveals How Their ‘Unfamous’ Podcast Utilizes Their Songwriting Superpower
Justin Tranter, famed songwriter behind hits like “Cake by the Ocean,” launched the “Unfamous” podcast on March 4, focusing on cross‑industry collaborations. The show features guests ranging from pop stars such as Troye Sivan to makeup artists and TV executives, highlighting Tranter’s...
Erin Wagner Among Headliners of Walter M. Naumburg Foundation’s Centennial Gala
The Walter M. Naumburg Foundation celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 17, 2026 with a gala concert at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center. The program featured mezzo‑soprano Erin Wagner performing Alban Berg’s “Early Songs” with pianist Seth Knopp, a world premiere of Steven Mackey’s...
Kendall Street Company Releases Dave Schools-Produced ‘Space Is The Place’ Cover
Kendall Street Company has issued a studio version of Sun Ra’s classic “Space Is The Place,” with production duties handled by Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools. The release ties the Virginia‑based jam outfit to the cosmic legacy of Sun Ra, Col. Bruce Hampton...
Goo Goo Dolls Have Canceled Their Third Show in a Row, Due to Singer John Rzeznik’s Health
American rock band Goo Goo Dolls have canceled their third consecutive concert in Ontario after frontman John Rzeznik was diagnosed with pneumonia. The latest cancellation affects the April 3 show at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum, following previous cancellations in Sault Ste. Marie and Oshawa....
Grammy-Nominated Artist ILLENIUM Joins Forces with David Guetta and Dustin Lynch on New Single ‘Die Living’
The release of 'Die Living' marks a strategic pivot for ILLENIUM, whose catalog has long oscillated between melodic dubstep and mainstream pop‑EDM. By pairing his signature future‑bass architecture with David Guetta’s arena‑ready polish and Dustin Lynch’s country‑inflected vocals, the track...
FISHER Links with Tones And I for Electrifying New Single ‘Favour’
Australian DJ Fisher has dropped "Favour," a high‑octane house anthem featuring pop vocalist Tones And I. The track preserves Fisher’s signature percussive drive while layering Tones’ distinctive voice, creating a stadium‑ready crossover. Riding the buzz from his recent single "Rain"...
Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord Doom Us All With “You Bastard”
Swedish doom metal veterans Monolord dropped the single “You Bastard,” a heavy‑melodic track from their forthcoming album Neverending, slated for May 29 via Relapse Records. The song’s mix preserves a punchy bass and guitar tone while enveloping the riff in classic...
Charlotte De Witte Announces NYC Debut At Under The K Bridge With Yousuke Yukimatsu
Charlotte de Witte will make her New York City debut on August 8, 2026 at the raw Under the K Bridge park, supported by experimental techno artist Yousuke Yukimatsu. The venue’s concrete under‑bridge setting amplifies de Witte’s relentless, hypnotic sound, while Yukimatsu promises noise‑laden,...
Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Is Trying to Use ‘His Whole Life to Do Good’
Christian artist Brandon Lake, fresh off a Grammy win for his duet “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with country star Jelly Roll, praised his collaborator on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast. Lake emphasized that Jelly Roll is focused on using his entire...
Dogs In A Pile Bring Out Natalie Brooke On Keytar For ‘Funky Bitch’ At 9:30 Club Debut
Dogs In A Pile made their long‑awaited debut at Washington, D.C.’s iconic 9:30 Club, delivering a two‑set performance that included a rare cover of the Kinks’ “Apeman.” Rising Baltimore artist Natalie Brooke joined the band for a keytar solo on...
When Does Bach Cease To Be Bach? Or, What The Hell Did Jean Rondeau Do To The Goldberg Variations?
Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau will present Bach’s Goldberg Variations three times at Bachfest Schaffhausen 2026: a historically informed solo on harpsichord, a Baroque chamber arrangement for flute, strings and continuo, and a new contemporary work titled UNDR for piano, percussion and...
Archspire Drop New Single “The Vessel”
Archspire has unveiled a new single, “The Vessel,” accompanied by a tongue‑in‑cheek video that lampoons AI‑driven music production. The track serves as a preview for the band’s upcoming album Too Fast To Die, slated for release on April 10, with pre‑orders...
James Gadson, Drummer for Diana Ross and Bill Withers, Dead at 86
James Gadson, the iconic session drummer behind hits for Diana Ross, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and countless others, died on April 4, 2026 at age 86. His career spanned five decades, delivering the tight one‑beat funk of "Express Yourself," the laid‑back groove on "Lean on Me,"...
PARTYNEXTDOOR Headlining Inaugural TouchGrass Music Festival In Orlando
The inaugural TouchGrass Music Festival will debut in Orlando on October 3, featuring a lineup anchored by PARTYNEXTDOOR and a mix of emerging hip‑hop and R&B acts. Produced by the creator collective TouchGrass TV, the event blends live music with gaming,...
She’s Green Announce New EP, Share “Paper Thin,” Touring with Chapterhouse & More
Minneapolis‑based indie band she’s green announced their third EP, Swallowtail, slated for release on July 10 through Photo Finish Records. The record features the February single “Mettle” and the newly debuted shoegaze‑laden track “Paper Thin,” which delves into the confusion...
BTS’ ARIRANG Review, Part 2: Stanning BTS Podcast
The Stanning BTS podcast’s second episode dissects the back half of BTS’s comeback album *ARIRANG*, offering a track‑by‑track commentary. Hosts Kayla and Bethany highlight the emotive single “Merry Go Round,” noting Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala‑style contribution, and the grittier “Like Animals,”...
Watch: Castle Rat Played Three Songs During Their KEXP In-Studio Session
Castle Rat, the Seattle‑based doom metal outfit, recorded a three‑song set at KEXP’s studio in January, featuring two tracks from their latest album *The Bestiary* and one from 2024’s *Into The Realm*. The session was released online today, giving fans...
Mumford & Sons Talk Getting Off The ‘Back Foot’ On ‘CBS Mornings’ Ahead Of Biggest Tour Yet
Mumford & Sons debuted their second consecutive yearly album, *Prizefighter*, recorded with Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio. Frontman Marcus Mumford described the record as the most authentically "Mumford & Sons" effort, marking a creative reset after a rapid rise that culminated in a Grammy‑winning...