5 Songs That Could Serve as CliffsNotes to Country Music in the 1970s
The article spotlights five emblematic 1970s tracks that map the decade’s country music spectrum—from Buck Owens’ Bakersfield‑style "Made in Japan" to Dolly Parton’s Nashville‑Sound ballad, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthem, the Eagles’ country‑rock crossover "Desperado," and John Prine’s folk‑infused storytelling in "Paradise." Each song illustrates a distinct subgenre that co‑existed, showing how the era blended traditional twang with pop, rock, and social commentary. By naming key artists and their influence, the piece frames the 1970s as a pivotal, genre‑mixing period that still resonates today.
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler Once Revealed How They Got ‘Ripped Off’ (But Ozzy Had This Extra Advantage)
In a 2013 Howard Stern interview, Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler disclosed how early Black Sabbath management siphoned off earnings and left the band burdened by massive tax bills. Their lack of business savvy meant they were paid far...
9 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup highlights nine freshly released tracks spanning metal, indie rock, emo, and shoegaze. Notable releases include Division of Mind’s two singles from the upcoming “Exoterror” album, Robber Robber’s “New Year’s Eve” ahead of “Two Wheels Move the Soul,”...
4 of the Hairiest Hair Metal Bands That Make Me Instantly Smell Aquanet
The Vice piece spotlights four quintessential hair‑metal acts—Ratt, Twisted Sister, Poison and Mötley Crüe—detailing their 1980s rise, signature looks, and lasting influence. Ratt’s 1984 debut *Out of the Cellar* cemented their stadium‑rock reputation, while Twisted Sister’s anthems like “I Wanna Rock”...
Billy Joel’s The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert) Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD
Sony Legacy Recordings will issue a Blu‑ray and DVD of Billy Joel’s *The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert)* on May 29, 2024. The physical set adds 11 songs that were omitted from the CBS broadcast of the March 28, 2024...
Bob Dylan’s AI “Lectures From the Grave” Are an Accidental Warning for What Not to Do: Review
Bob Dylan launched a $5‑a‑month Patreon called "Lectures from the Grave," offering AI‑generated monologues, a faux Mark Twain letter, a short story, and a vintage video. The pieces use synthetic voices and fabricated pen names, delivering historically themed content that...
Ruthie Bandit Plots Goose Madison Square Garden Afterparties
Indie‑jam quartet Goose will headline Madison Square Garden on June 19‑20, 2026, marking a follow‑up to their sold‑out debut last summer. Dayglo Presents is extending the event with after‑parties featuring Ruthie Bandit, formerly Rivka Ruth, at nearby Hill Country BBQ....
Disclosure Share Video for New Song “The Sun Comes Up Tremendous”
Disclosure has dropped its first 2026 single, "The Sun Comes Up Tremendous," featuring a rare lead vocal performance by Howard Lawrence. The track is accompanied by a visually striking video directed by Colt Grice and Moldyroom. The release follows the...
From ‘DTF St. Louis’ to ‘Project Hail Mary,’ This Dennis Wilson Song Is Having a Moment
Dennis Wilson’s 1977 solo track “Rainbows” has resurfaced after nearly five decades, appearing in the sci‑fi film *Project Hail Mary* and HBO’s series *DTF St. Louis*. The song underscores a scene where Ryan Gosling’s astronaut character marvels at Earth’s beauty, and a...
Periphery Announce ‘A Pale White Dot’, Will Release New Single “Mr. God” Thursday
American progressive metal outfit Periphery announced their upcoming album *A Pale White Dot*, slated for release on May 15 via 3 Dot Recordings. The band will drop a new single, “Mr. God,” this Thursday, with pre‑save options now available. This...
YE – Fka Kanye West – To Headline Wireless Festival
American artist YE, formerly Kanye West, will headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in London from July 10‑12. The announcement follows the release of his delayed album “Bully,” which debuted with an exclusive listening party. This marks YE’s...
John Summit’s Rise From Accountant to DJ
John Summit, formerly CPA John Schuster at Ernst & Young, leveraged his 2020 single “Deep End” to become a globally recognized electronic music DJ and producer. The track’s viral streaming success propelled him onto worldwide festival circuits, culminating in a...
It’s Mountain Music Time: How Alabama Owned Springtime in the 1980s
Alabama became the most successful country band in the 1980s, achieving eleven No. 1 albums and spending a total of 125 weeks atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. A striking pattern emerged: each of their chart‑topping releases rose to No. 1 during...
Today In Hip Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 33 Years Ago
On March 30, 1993, Onyx released their debut album *Bacdafucup* on Rush Associated Labels. The record, chiefly produced by Jam Master Jay with contributions from Kool Tee, Chryskillz and Jeff Harris, introduced the group’s raw, high‑energy style. Hit singles like “Slam” and “Throw Ya Gunz” propelled...
The Boo Radleys Announce New Album ‘In Spite of Everything,” Share “Bring Them Back Again”
The Boo Radleys, the British shoegaze/Britpop veterans, announced their second post‑reunion album, “In Spite of Everything,” slated for release on May 1 via Boostr Music. Produced by bassist Tim Brown, the record was created while he mourned the loss of his...
Greensky Bluegrass Sets Premiere Of New Documentary ‘Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions’
Greensky Bluegrass is releasing a new documentary, *Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions*, premiering on April 5 via nugs and the band’s YouTube channel. The film marks photographer René Huemer’s directorial debut and follows the five‑member group recording the *Iceland Sessions* EP...
This Early 80s New Wave Band Almost Made It to Superstardom (And the Reason They Didn’t Is Unfair)
Romeo Void, a San Francisco new‑wave/post‑punk band formed in 1979, earned modest chart traction with 1984’s “A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)”, which reached #35 on the Hot 100. Their third album, Instincts, peaked at #68, but Columbia Records abruptly...
Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish Joins Just Dance+ March 31st, 2026
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Watch Jeff Tweedy Cover Doobie Brothers & Grateful Dead In San Francisco
Jeff Tweedy’s solo tour stopped at San Francisco’s historic Fillmore, where he and his band delivered surprise covers of the Doobie Brothers’ 1979 hit “What A Fool Believes” and the Grateful Dead classic “Ripple.” The encore was part of Tweedy’s...
Céline Dion to Return to Concert Stage with Paris Residency This Fall
Iconic Canadian singer Céline Dion announced a ten‑date concert residency in Paris’s La Défense Arena, running from September 12 to October 14, 2026. The shows mark her first full‑scale performances since stepping away in 2022 due to stiff‑person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that...
53 Years Ago Today, Eric Weissberg Was at No. 1 With a 10-Year-Old Album That Was Released Without His Knowledge
On March 30, 1973, Eric Weissberg’s recording of “Dueling Banjos” unexpectedly vaulted to No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, despite the artist not being aware the album had been released. The track, originally recorded for the film *Deliverance*, was...
‘We Must Continue Evolving How K-Pop Is Made.’
SM Entertainment, under co‑CEOs Daniel Jang and Dmitry YJ Tak, unveiled its SM NEXT 3.0 strategy, reshaping production with a matrix‑based, agile model, deeper AI integration and aggressive M&A. The company reported Q4 2025 consolidated revenue of about $220 million, a 16.6% YoY increase,...
Full Album Stream: Sweat –Tear It on Down
Los Angeles hardcore collective Sweat is set to drop its third full‑length album, *Tear it on Down*, on April 3 via Vitriol Records. The 11‑track record was captured live to tape in July 2025 at Oakland’s Atomic Garden and was tracked, mixed and...
DROWNING POOL's 'Goal And Plan' Is To Release New Full-Length Album Before End Of The Year
Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed the band will drop a full‑length album before the end of 2026, following three singles released since 2024. The release will coincide with the 25‑year anniversary of their debut "Sinner" album, which they plan to...
Jasmin White, Le Bu & Konstantin Krimmel Win 2026 Herbert Von Karajan Prize
The Salzburg Easter Festival announced the 2026 Herbert von Karajan Prize, endowed with €50,000 (approximately $55,000) by the Karajan family. The award was presented to three rising opera singers—Jasmin White, Le Bu, and Konstantin Krimmel. White, recently cast as Erda in...
Donald Glover Is Maybe Not Retiring Childish Gambino After All: ‘I Still Really Love Making Music’
Donald Glover, who sparked speculation about ending his Childish Gambino project after a New York Times interview, told reporters at the Super Mario Bros. Galaxy premiere in Japan that he still loves making music and isn’t planning to retire the persona. He...
The Neighbourhood Premieres Songs At The Wourld Tour Opener In Austin
The Neighbourhood kicked off its first full‑scale tour since 2021 with a sold‑out show at Austin’s Moody Center, launching the Wourld Tour. The opening night featured six tracks from their 2025 album ultraSOUND, including the live debut of “Planet” and...
The Best Punk on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp’s March 2026 "Best Punk" roundup spotlights a diverse slate of releases, from Sydney’s genre‑bending debut by Station Model Violence to the long‑lost 1994 power‑pop album by England’s The Fix. Australian acts Hedge Burners and U.A.V. bring fresh regional twists, while...
Maryam Saleh’s Secret
Egyptian singer‑songwriter Maryam Saleh has released Syrr سِرّ, an album she describes as a “crossing” rather than a collection of songs. Structured in three theatrical acts, the work reflects her emotional journey from 2021‑2024 and draws on her childhood immersion in Cairo’s...
Pavement Announces Lone Northeast Show Of 2026
Pavement will headline the Make The World Better Concert Weekend at Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center on July 24, 2026, marking the sole Northeast appearance on their 2026 North American tour. The benefit concert, presented by R5 Productions, raises funds for...
FUNEBRARUM Returns With Devastating New Single, Announces First New Full-Length Since 2009
Funebrarum announced their third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, arriving May 29 on Pulverised Records. The release marks the band’s first new material in seven years, featuring a heavier, doom‑laden death metal sound. A new single, “Anhela...
“A Cop Out” Or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
Kanye West dropped his album *Bully* on March 28, generating 33.2 million Spotify streams on its partial first day and roughly 50 million in a full day, according to his distributor Gamma. While the numbers set a 2026 rap streaming record, they...
VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'
VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin says thrash metal is experiencing unprecedented popularity, driven by the genre’s focus on sociopolitical and environmental crises. The band attributes its relevance to sci‑fi storytelling that mirrors real‑world nightmares like nuclear disasters and climate change....
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde's Grounding Rituals on the Road [ESSAY]
Cat Clyde, the March 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP Mud Blood Bone on March 13 via Concord. In a recent essay she explains how constant touring forces her to create grounding rituals, especially structured morning...
Chat Pile Is Done Recording Their Next Record
Chat Pile announced they have finished recording their next album and are now in the mixing and mastering phase. The band spent nearly every day since Thanksgiving at their Dust House studio in Oklahoma City to complete the record. They...
Matthew Holtby Shares Intimate New EP ‘Yesterday’
Canadian songwriter Matthew Holtby has released the intimate EP “Yesterday,” a collection of three minimalist tracks recorded live in his home studio. The songs feature sparse arrangements with a baby‑grand piano, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and acoustic guitar, contributed by...
WATCH: Garbage Covered ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure at Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit Show
British alternative rock band Garbage performed a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong” during the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert at Royal Albert Hall. The set, curated by Cure frontman Robert Smith, also featured Placebo, who opened with a Sinéad O’Connor...
The Wiggles Add Dates To North American Tree Of Wisdom Summer Tour
The Wiggles have expanded their North American "Tree Of Wisdom" summer tour with four new August shows in New York, Philadelphia, Hershey and Charlotte, joining existing dates from Florida to Canada. The added venues—Beacon Theatre, Miller Theatre, Hershey Theatre and...
Family Seeks Answers After Lil Poppa’s Jewels Reportedly Vanish on Day of Death
Lil Poppa’s family disclosed that the rapper’s Goyard bag and its valuable jewelry vanished on the day he died, prompting a public plea for information. The Instagram post, shared by his child's mother on March 29, 2026, pinpointed the loss to a...
"She's Skipping, Spinning, Hollering and Slapping the Hell Out of Her Frame Drum when She’s Not Riling the Crowd Up."...
French duo Eihwar made a splash with their London debut at The Dome, upgrading to a larger space after tickets sold out. Their self‑described “Viking war trance” fuses folk‑metal melodies with pounding EDM beats, delivering a high‑energy, ritual‑like party. Frontwoman...
Offset Declines Fan Photo in Las Vegas, Heated Exchange Sparks Online Debate
Rapper Offset was filmed at a Las Vegas casino lobby refusing a fan's repeated requests for a photo. He repeatedly told the man he was "by myself" and did not want the interaction recorded. The fan escalated, calling Offset "not that...
WATCH: Bring Me The Horizon Performing ‘Doomed’ Live in São Paulo
British rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon has released a new segment of their concert film L.I.V.E. In São Paulo, featuring a high‑octane performance of the 2015 anthem “Doomed.” The footage, which debuted in cinemas worldwide, will stream globally on April 10,...
Goose Honor Bob Weir with “One More Saturday Night” To Support Jam for Cam at Benefit Festival
Indie jam band Goose headlined the seventh annual Jam in the Streets benefit festival in Athens, Georgia on March 28, 2026. The band delivered a full set plus an encore featuring a rare cover of the Grateful Dead’s “One More...
Classical 2026: X Japan’s Yoshiki Playing 2 Big Shows in Los Angeles
Japanese rock icon Yoshiki, X Japan’s founder, will headline two classical concerts at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026. The shows, titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night,” feature distinct setlists that blend his cinematic...
AC/DC 'Highway To Hell' Engineer TONY PLATT: We 'Wanted It To Sound Like Everybody Was In The Same Room'
Tony Platt, the mix engineer behind AC DC’s 1979 breakthrough album Highway To Hell and its 1980 follow‑up Back In Black, sat down with Rock Candy to discuss the production choices that defined the records. He explained producer Mutt Lange’s directive...
Y U QT Sign To Ninja Tune’s Technicolour Imprint
Y U QT, the London duo of Darryl Reid and James Cooper, have signed to Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint. Their new single “Call My Name,” featuring vocalist Jem Cooke, is already the most identified track in their DJ sets. The pair will launch a...
The Elgar Festival Announces 2026 Season
The Elgar Festival has unveiled its 2026 program, running May 23‑31 across Worcester, Malvern and nearby venues. The lineup includes vocal performances by the Jenny Lind Singers, a recital by soprano April Fredrick and pianist Eric McElroy, and I Fagiolini’s 40th‑anniversary tour....
Coro Allegro to Present ‘Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation’
Boston’s LGBTQ+ and allied chorus Coro Allegro will close its season on May 17 with “Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation” at the Church of the Covenant. The program pairs Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Charles Ives’s “Psalm 90” with...
DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP
British hard‑rock icons Deep Purple have unveiled a 2026 North American summer tour, supported by Kansas and, on select dates, Jefferson Starship. The 30‑date trek runs from August 4 in Raleigh, NC, to September 12 in Sparks, NV, with tickets on sale April 3. Concurrently,...
Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar & Franz Xaver Schlecht Lead Oper Leipzig’s 2026-27 Season
Oper Leipzig unveiled its 2026‑27 season, introducing new productions of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Kaija Saariaho’s contemporary work Innocence. The lineup spotlights leading singers Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar and...