Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows
Bob Dylan has expanded his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour with 12 additional shows in the Northeast and Southeast, running from July 10 to August 1. The added dates hit major venues in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. The leg follows a recent sold‑out South Bend concert that generated $247,412 from 2,350 tickets. Dylan remains represented by Creative Artists Agency in North America and OK Management worldwide.
The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates
The Neighbourhood has added extra arena dates to its Wourld Tour 2026, scheduling second shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn after strong ticket demand. The tour, which kicked off on March 28 in Austin, will now conclude on December 5 at the Kia Forum...
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour
Old Crow Medicine Show announced an extension of its 2026 Union Made Tour, adding five Northeast dates in September. The new shows run from September 15 in Red Bank, NJ, through September 20 in Morgantown, WV, with special guest Palmyra...
Everybody Wants to Go on Zara Larsson’s Girls Trip
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is set to release her remix album *Girls Trip* on May 1, featuring a star‑studded roster that includes Shakira, Robyn, Kehlani, PinkPantheress and others. The project builds on the success of her *Midnight Sun* era, where tracks like “Stateside”...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
Taking Back Sunday to Play Louder Now in Full at Red Rocks
Taking Back Sunday announced a one‑off show on Oct 14, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre where they will perform their 2006 album *Louder Now* in its entirety. The concert also marks the return of former guitarist Fred Mascherino, who will join...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From The 80s Who Sound Just as Good Today as They Did in Their Prime
The article spotlights four 1980s hip‑hop pioneers—Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and LL Cool J—who still sound fresh by today’s standards. It argues that while the 1990s are often hailed as the genre’s golden age, the 80s laid the lyrical and...
Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe Cover Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree” In Missouri
Gov't Mule continued its spring tour with a split‑bill show in Chesterfield, Missouri, joining Americana duo Larkin Poe for a special collaboration. The two bands delivered an expansive 11‑minute rendition of Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree,” featuring lap‑steel and guitar contributions from...
The Sword and Red Fang Announce West Coast U.S. Tour
The Sword and Red Fang have announced a co‑headlining 15‑date U.S. West Coast tour slated for August 2026. The itinerary kicks off on August 7 in Dallas and wraps on August 28 in Denver, hitting major markets such as Los Angeles, Seattle and...
Alicia Keys Joins ‘American Idol’ As Guest Mentor; Will Perform In Season Finale
Seventeen‑time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will appear as a guest mentor on the American Idol season finale, guiding the Top 3 contestants and performing twice to mark the 25th anniversary of her debut album Songs in A Minor. The three‑hour live event airs on...
Machine Gun Kelly Vs. Yungblud: Cryptic Post Suggests MGK’s New Single Is a Diss Track, and the Osbournes Might Be...
Machine Gun Kelly released the single “FIX UR FACE” on April 21, 2026, featuring a cameo from Fred Durst. A cryptic lyric – “Mickey Mouse kids turned rockstars / Leaving private school tryna be outlaws” – has fans decoding it...
Nick Jonas Invites You To Spend ‘A Night With Nick’
Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter Nick Jonas has launched a limited‑run theater tour titled “A Night With Nick,” produced by Live Nation. The six‑date East Coast leg runs from June 4 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, through June 13 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, stopping in Maryland,...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless
Brooklyn‑based Jalopy Records has released Kiki Cavazos’ third album, Goodbye Blues, following two independent projects including Early Mountain Songs. Critics highlight her timeless vocal delivery as the record’s centerpiece, while the songs retain her signature mythic storytelling and vivid imagery....
HorsegiirL Announces Debut Album Nature Is Healing
RCA Records will release horsegiirL's debut album *Nature is Healing* on June 5. The launch follows her high‑profile guest spot at Wet Leg’s Coachella set and a personal transformation after an ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador. Lead single “earth is turning” dropped on...
Turandot, the Last Canonical Opera
On 25 April 1926, La Scala staged the unfinished premiere of Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, with Arturo Toscanini stopping the performance at the point where Puccini died. The work, completed by Franco Alfano, has become the most performed 20th‑century opera...
Six New Orleans Drummers, One Song: Toyesauce Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video on the Making of Forthcoming Single “Feel The Rhythm”
Toyesauce is set to release its new single “Feel The Rhythm” on April 28, accompanied by a music video. The track was recorded with six legendary New Orleans drummers—Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, Stanton Moore, Terence Higgins, Terrence Houston, and Alvin Ford...
‘I’m Not Famous. But I Can’t Go to the Chippy’: Courteeners’ Liam Fray on Filling Stadiums, Defying Extinction – and...
Manchester indie rock stalwarts The Courtiers staged a rare, sold‑out gig at Manchester’s Night & Day venue to promote their new greatest‑hits compilation. Frontman Liam Fray, now 40, reflected on two decades of touring, his ongoing battles with depression, social...
Goose Revive “It Burns Within” And Cover the Grateful Dead and Chick Corea in New Orleans
Goose performed two nights at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre, reviving the rarely played “It Burns Within” and delivering covers of The Moody Blues, Chick Corea and the Grateful Dead. The set came a week before the city’s Jazz & Heritage Festival and followed...
Monolord Release New Single “Oozing Wound”
Swedish doom metal outfit Monolord has issued a new single, “Oozing Wound,” ahead of their forthcoming album *Neverending* slated for May 29 on Relapse Records. The track marks the band’s first foray into drop‑A tuning, delivering a seven‑minute blend of crushing...
Public Opinion Announce Second LP The Curse of Public Opinion
Public Opinion announced its new album “The Curse of Public Opinion,” arriving on August 7 via SideOneDummy, with an exclusive cherry‑bomb splash vinyl limited to 100 copies through Alternative Press. Lead single “Balloon Man Running” explores the futile chase for happiness,...
Who Is Dusty Black? Inside His Family Legacy + New EP
Dusty Black, a Texas‑born, Memphis‑raised artist with a family legacy that includes a banjo player for Johnny Cash, released his self‑titled six‑song EP on Feb. 27, 2026 via Quartz Hill Music Group and Stone Country Records. Produced by veteran Mickey Jack Cones,...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant Soundtracks Streaming
Capcom and Square Enix have made the soundtracks for Monster Hunter Stories 3 and NieR Replicant available for streaming worldwide. Capcom’s album is limited to Deezer, Spotify and Tidal, while Square Enix distributes its OST across five services, including Amazon, Apple Music...
Tricky Unveils New Album, ‘Different When It’s Silent’
British trip‑hop pioneer Tricky announced his 15th studio album, Different When It’s Silent, slated for 17 July 2026 via False Idols. The record, his first full‑length under the Tricky name in six years, features 15 tracks recorded in France and Bristol and...
Fieldy Explains His Status with Korn, Says He Might Return in the Future
Founding Korn bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu confirmed his 2021 departure was driven by COVID‑19 concerns and his decision not to get vaccinated. While he contributed to the band’s 2022 album Requiem, he remains on an indefinite hiatus, leaving the door...
Boards Of Canada Detail New Album, ‘Inferno’
Scottish electronic duo Boards of Canada announced their first studio album in 13 years, titled Inferno. The record comprises 18 tracks and is slated for release on May 29, 2026 through Warp Records. A cryptic teaser campaign featuring mailed VHS...
Vilma Jää’s Voice Is Unlike Anything in Opera
Vilma Jää, a Finnish folk‑pop singer, is redefining operatic vocalism in the Metropolitan Opera’s revival of Kaija Saariaho’s “Innocence.” The composer crafted the role of Markéta around Jää’s native techniques—Karjankutsu herding calls and Viena Karelian yoik—allowing her to improvise cadenzas that...
“If You’re a Dreamer, You Better Be a Doer”: Inside Netflix’s New Lainey Wilson Documentary
Netflix has debuted "Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool," a documentary that follows the Grammy‑winning country star from her humble camper‑trailer days to becoming a multi‑award‑winning entertainer. Directed by Amy Scott, known for music‑focused films, the feature premiered at SXSW on...
Zakk Wylde to Continue Double Duty in Second Leg of Black Label Society’s ‘American Crusade’
Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society will embark on the second leg of its ‘American Crusade’ tour, sharing the stage with his Black Sabbath tribute act, Zakk Sabbath, from August 25 to October 2. The double‑duty schedule adds 20 more shows...
“I Was Never Interested in Being Owned”: An Interview with Persian, the Anonymous Iranian Pioneer of UK Rave
Persian, an anonymous Iranian‑British producer, has been a hidden force in UK rave music since the early 1990s. Working from a modest kitchen studio, he released dozens of jungle, garage and techno tracks on his own imprints, deliberately shunning fame...
Split Premiere: Nixil / Drouth – Toward Dead Temples
Baltimore’s Nixil and Portland’s Drouth have teamed up for the split EP *Toward Dead Temples*, slated for release on Friday. Nixil’s two tracks delve into spiritual decay and the dismantling of what they call “Christo‑fascism,” while Drouth’s contributions expand their...
Inside Shakey Graves’ Wonderfully Weird World
Shakey Graves, an Austin‑born singer‑songwriter, credits the city’s DIY culture and his theatrical family background for shaping his unconventional musical path. After early gigs in cramped venues and a brief stint busking, he settled into the Hole in the Wall, where he honed...
Amazon Music Partners with Bandsintown for Concert Listings
Amazon Music announced a partnership with live‑event platform Bandsintown to embed concert listings directly within its streaming app. The integration, called Bandsintown for Artists, lets users view upcoming shows on artist pages and purchase tickets through Bandsintown. Amazon Music will...
Shania Twain Set As Host Of Academy Of Country Music Awards 2026 On Prime Video
Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026, marking her first time in the role. The ceremony will be held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and streamed live worldwide on...
See Riley Green's Nashville Crowd Boo Him + How He Fixed It
Country singer Riley Green performed at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 18, delivering his hit “Hell of A Way To Go” with guest Drake White. A lyric that mentioned Alabama versus Tennessee sparked boos from the Tennessee‑proud crowd. Green defused the...
ALT BLK ERA Drop Hypnotic Single ‘Silhouettes In The Mirror’
ALT BLK ERA released the hypnotic single “Silhouettes In The Mirror,” the final track from their forthcoming EP My World. The song blends alt‑rock intensity with high‑energy electronica and delivers a stark commentary on contemporary violence and injustice. My World...
Casey Announce 10th Anniversary Shows For ‘Love Is Not Enough’
British rock outfit Casey announced a series of ten‑date shows across the UK and Europe to mark the 10th anniversary of their debut album “Love Is Not Enough.” The band will perform the record in its entirety, with support from...
Maisie Peters Teams up with Julia Michaels for Latest Album Preview ‘Kingmaker’
British singer‑songwriter Maisie Peters has released a new duet, "Kingmaker," with six‑time Grammy nominee Julia Michaels. The track serves as the fifth preview from her upcoming album "Florescence," slated for release on May 15, 2026. Inspired by Hilary Mantel’s *Wolf Hall*...
Introducing the New Uncut: The Smiths, Ringo Starr, Springsteen, Talk Talk and More
Uncut’s latest issue centers on a deep dive into The Smiths, featuring a reflective cover story by Mike Joyce. The edition also delivers exclusive interviews with Ringo Starr on his country‑music side hustle, a detailed report on Bruce Springsteen’s Minneapolis...
Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'
Taylor Dallas Vidic, an Alaska‑born singer‑songwriter, releases her debut double album "Cat & Mouse," split into a jazz‑heavy Side C and a folk‑centric Side M. The lead single “Trash Birds” showcases a lush big‑band arrangement and Vidic’s soulful vocals. Critics hail the...
New York’s Show Me The Body Return with New Single ‘Dance In The USA’
Show Me The Body, the New York noise‑rock trio, has dropped a new single titled “Dance In The USA,” produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III. The track serves as a preview of their forthcoming fourth album, following 2022’s Trouble...
3 Things Michelle Kim Is Into Right Now
The piece spotlights three cultural obsessions of writer Michelle Kim: the Korean virtual idol group Isegye Idol, the Oscar‑winning documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" about a Russian teacher navigating wartime propaganda, and James Acaster’s Netflix miniseries "Repertoire." Each entry illustrates...
Old Spot – Old Spot (II)
Old Spot’s sophomore album, *Old Spot (II)*, expands the duo’s 2023 debut with fifteen tracks that fuse Appalachian old‑time music and Irish folk. The record introduces a minimalist aesthetic, highlighted by sparse arrangements on songs like “Tom Dooley” and a...
The Xcerts Announce New Album ‘I Think I Want to Go Home Now.’
The Xcerts have announced their sixth studio album, “i think i want to go home now.”, slated for release on 10 July 2026 via FLG Records. The record follows the 2023 album “Learning How To Live And Let Go” and is supported...
Garvit-Priyansh on Getting Arijit Singh’s Stamp of Approval and Their India Tour
Indian music duo Garvit-Priyansh received a surprise endorsement when Arijit Singh performed a cover of their hit “Kaahe Mose” at a private concert in Noida, praising the track. The duo, who have amassed millions of streams since their 2022 debut,...
The Cover Mix: NOTION
British DJ and producer Notion lands the cover of Mixmag and will debut a exclusive Mixmag Lab set in London on April 22. The set is designed to spotlight fresh tracks from Notion and his favorite producers, deliberately steering clear...
London's "First" Spatial Audio Listening Room to Launch in Soho
Polygon Productions is launching Polygon Portal, London’s first spatial‑audio listening room, in Soho next month. The venue features a 360° L‑Acoustics sound system that delivers immersive, multi‑dimensional audio experiences. Labels such as Sony, Ninja Tune, Partisan and Ghostly International will host showcases,...
Always Strive And Prosper – Album by A$AP Ferg
In April 2016 A$AP Ferg released *Always Strive And Prosper*, his most commercially successful project to date. The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200, moving roughly 35,000 units in its first week, and featured high‑profile guests such...
Date Confirmed For Mercury Prize 2026 Shortlist Reveal
The Mercury Prize will unveil its 2026 shortlist on July 30, marking the second year the ceremony returns to the North East after debuting in Newcastle with Sam Fender’s sold‑out show. The event’s fringe attracted roughly 8,000 extra visitors, generating...
RAYE Dazzles With Double Performance on ‘Colbert’: Watch
British singer‑songwriter RAYE returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 21, delivering a rare double performance of “Clack Clack Symphony” and “Joy.” The set follows a breakout period that includes two UK No. 1 singles, a No. 1 debut album *Hope* in...
The Vanishing Twin: Tricky’s Nearly God Turns 30
Tricky’s unofficial sophomore album *Nearly God* turns 30, marking a pivotal moment in 1990s British music. The record fused trip‑hop with post‑punk, ska, synth‑pop and R&B, featuring a roster of collaborators including Martina Topley‑Bird, Björk, Neneh Cherry and Terry Hall. Its...