Remember When a Political Campaign Inspired This 1969 Beatles Song?
In 1969 John Lennon attempted to write a campaign anthem for Timothy Leary, producing an early version of what would become the Beatles' hit "Come Together." The song was never used in Leary's political bid, but was reworked for the Abbey Road album, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number four in the UK. Producer George Martin later highlighted the track as a perfect illustration of the four members' complementary talents. The story links a counter‑cultural political moment with one of rock’s most enduring recordings.
Fans Find More Details Connecting 21 Savage & Latto In New Music Video
Latto’s new single “Business & Personal” from her upcoming album *Big Mama* drops with a music video that many fans interpret as confirming 21 Savage as the father of her unborn child. The video features a knife tattoo pointing at Savage,...
On Stage 52 Years Ago, Elvis Presley Returned to His Hometown To Deliver a Grammy Award-Winning Performance
In March 1974 Elvis Presley returned to Memphis for a four‑show residency at the Mid‑South Coliseum, his first city performance since 1961. The shows were recorded and released as *Elvis Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis* in July 1974. Despite...
Kraftwerk Announce “Vivid” ‘Radio-Activity’ 50th Anniversary Reissues
Kraftwerk will issue a 50th‑anniversary edition of their 1975 electronic landmark Radio‑Activity on May 15, 2026. The release uses the original 16‑track master tapes and features a new Dolby Atmos mix alongside Blu‑ray, 5.1 and stereo versions, plus a limited‑edition picture‑disc...
HEIDI SHEPHERD On Becoming Sole Singer Of BUTCHER BABIES After CARLA HARVEY's Departure: 'I Feel Comfortable'
Heidi Shepherd announced she is now the sole vocalist of Butcher Babies after Carla Harvey’s 2024 exit. Shepherd emphasized the band’s long‑standing team, from guitarist Henry Flury to a 17‑year‑old lawyer, as the backbone of the transition. The group has...
Don Broco Announce ‘Nightmare Tripping’ 2026 UK and European Tour
Don Broco will release their fifth studio album, Nightmare Tripping, on March 27 2026 and immediately launch an extensive European tour in June followed by a UK leg in September‑October. The tour features 20 dates across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and other European markets, plus...
Why BTS Is Promoting Its New Album, ‘Arirang,’ in Korea Before Hitting the Road
BTS is debuting its new album “Arirang” with a free comeback concert in Seoul, streamed worldwide on Netflix. Unlike the 2020 rollout that began in New York, the group is reversing the order, prioritizing its home market before the upcoming...
WARGASM (FFO: POPPY, LIMP BIZKIT) Are Finishing Up Their Second Record
Electro‑metal duo Wargasm announced they are in the final stages of recording their second album, sharing a teaser video that juxtaposes a nature‑retreat setting with a spoken line about artistic motivation. Their debut, Venom, earned widespread praise from Revolver, Metal...
BTS Review – Having Lost None of Their Chemistry, This Is a Comeback of Epic Proportions
BTS staged a free concert in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, drawing 100,000 fans and streaming live on Netflix to 190 countries. The performance marked the group’s first joint appearance in four years after completing mandatory military service. They unveiled their new...
G6PD Drop New Track, "BLACK SUN"
Thai death‑metalcore outfit G6PD has released a new single titled “Black Sun.” The track fuses traditional Thai folk instrumentation with aggressive metalcore riffs, creating an epic, battle‑ready soundscape. Lyrically, it paints a dystopian world where the sun has become a...
MELVINS' BUZZ OSBORNE On METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF: 'He Really Hates Our Guts'
In a recent A Fresh Face In Hell interview, Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne detailed the heavy‑metal roots that shaped the band’s early sludge sound and recounted his long‑standing feud with Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Osborne explained that his 2005...
BTS Set South Korean Concert Attendance Record with THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG
BTS returned to the stage with a 60‑minute Netflix‑live concert, BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, staged at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. The event attracted 104,000 fans in person, breaking South Korea’s public concert attendance record previously held by PSY. The...
One of Rock’s Greatest Bands Was No. 1 With Its Only Chart-Topper 42 Years Ago Today
On February 25, 1984, Van Halen’s synth‑driven anthem "Jump" surged to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the summit for five consecutive weeks. The track marked the band’s only chart‑topping single despite a catalog of enduring rock classics. Decades later, the...
CHRIS BARNES On Why His Former Bandmates In CANNIBAL CORPSE Wouldn't Play With Him Again: 'They Feel Threatened By My...
Chris Barnes explained that former Cannibal Corpse bandmates view his presence as a threat, which is why they would not share the stage with him or guitarist Jack Owen. After being dismissed in 1995, Barnes founded Six Feet Under, describing it as...
How Korea Took Over the World
South Korea’s cultural surge, highlighted by Netflix’s animated hit *K‑Pop Demon Hunters* winning Best Animated Feature and its song “Golden” taking Best Original Song, marks a watershed moment for Korean content in the U.S. Government‑backed subsidies and strategic investments—most notably...
Cast Change: Tommi Hakala Steps Into ‘Siegfried’ Production of the Royal Opera & Ballet Production
The Royal Opera & Ballet announced a cast change for its March 21, 2026 performance of “Siegfried.” Tommi Hakala will replace Christopher Maltman as the Wanderer after Maltman developed laryngitis. Hakala, making his Royal Opera debut, brings experience from the Finnish National Opera...
4 Hip-Hop Songs to Pregame to Before You Go Out to the Club
The Vice article curates four hip‑hop tracks as the ultimate pre‑game soundtrack before heading to a club. It separates the list into rowdy, male‑oriented anthems and sexier, confidence‑boosting cuts, featuring Gucci Mane’s “Wasted,” Waka Flocka Flame’s “No Hands,” Cash Cobain’s “Fisherrr,” and Sexyy Red’s...
RITCHIE BLACKMORE On 'Nasty Vertigo Attack' He Suffered Last November: 'I Don't Wish That On My Worst Enemy'
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore disclosed a severe vertigo attack that forced the cancellation of the last four Blackmore's Night shows on their U.S. East Coast tour. He also detailed ongoing heart, back, gout and migraine problems, including a 2023 heart...
Nick Cassarino Will Debut New Trio Tonight
Guitar virtuoso Nick Cassarino will unveil his new Nick Cassarino Trio at Soho Live in Manhattan tonight. The lineup features his brother Josh on drums and bassist Sen Raines, delivering a fresh, groove‑driven set. The performance previews original material slated...
Taylor Hawkins’ Best Friend Was in a Yes Tribute Band. Now He Fronts the Real Deal
Jon Davison, a childhood friend of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, moved from fronting the Yes tribute band Roundabout to becoming the official lead vocalist of progressive‑rock giants Yes in 2012. Hawkins personally advocated for Davison, leading to his...
Glyndebourne Names 2026 Jerwood Young Artists
British opera house Glyndebourne has announced its 2026 Jerwood Young Artists cohort, naming five emerging singers: soprano Seohyun Go, mezzo‑soprano Angelina Dorlin‑Barlow, tenor Liam Forrest, and baritones Hector Bloggs and Oliver Williams. The programme, backed by the Jerwood Foundation since...
The Crossing’s Donald Nally Named to Interim Position at Eastman School of Music
Donald Nally, Grammy‑award‑winning founder of The Crossing, has been appointed visiting professor of conducting and ensembles and interim director of choral activities at the Eastman School of Music for the 2026‑27 academic year. He will lead the Eastman Chorale and...
Young Texas Artists Music Competition Announces 2026 Winners
Rice University baritone Heechang Byun captured both the gold medal and the Audience Choice Award in the Voice division of the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, earning $8,000 in prize money. Boston Conservatory student Elizabeth Marlow took silver with a...
“We Were Musicians and We Knew How to Play. We Weren’t Just a Bunch of Hippies Running Around Playing Three...
In October 1968 Janis Joplin, then at the height of her fame with Big Brother & The Holding Company, announced she would leave the group to pursue a solo career. Columbia Records, enticed by her star power, signed her to a...
How Vince Gill Dealt With a Heckler When He Sang for an Ill Joe Walsh at an Eagles Show
The Eagles performed their first show in 51 years without guitarist Joe Walsh after he fell ill with the flu. Vince Gill, who joined the band in 2017, stepped in to sing Walsh’s hits, adding his own melodic spin. During...
Mark Hoppus Says Violent Soho Are Getting Back Together as Band Join Him on Stage in Sydney
Mark Hoppus announced that Australian rock band Violent Soho are reuniting during his Sydney Opera House show, bringing members Luke Boerdam and James Tidswell onstage for an acoustic rendition of “Dammit.” The claim coincides with the ten‑year anniversary of the...
THE TROOPS OF DOOM Recruits TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION Members For Cover Of KISS's 'God Of Thunder'
Brazilian death‑thrash outfit THE TROOPS OF DOOM released a studio cover of KISS’s “God Of Thunder,” enlisting thrash icons Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Andria Busic (DR. SIN/ULTRAJE A RIGOR), PJ (JOTA QUEST) and Martin Furia (DESTRUCTION). The track features core members Alex Kafer, Jairo Guedz, Marcelo Vasco and Alexandre Oliveira, marking Vasco’s final recording...
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Making of BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Comeback Show Costumes with Designer Jay Songzio
BTS staged their highly anticipated “Arirang” comeback in Seoul, debuting a new album and a striking visual narrative. Korean designer Jay Songzio created an exclusive “Lyrical Armor” collection that fuses Joseon‑era armor, hanbok silhouettes, and a monochrome palette. The line dressed...
Joana Serrat, Chris Eckman and Tenderness to Play Club Uncut
Uncut magazine’s Club Uncut series returns after a two‑decade break, staging its first show on 17 April at the Blue Basement inside Third Man Records in London. The event features Tenderness (Katy Beth Young), former Walkabouts frontman Chris Eckman, and Catalan singer‑songwriter Joana Serrat with her...
Diamond Profile Photos Among Drake Affiliates And Allies Hint At ‘ICEMAN’ Project
Several OVO affiliates, including TVGucci, Surfboard Wave, Kai, and former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, updated their social media profile pictures to a matching icy diamond image on March 18‑19. The coordinated visual cue has reignited speculation that the graphic represents...
Finnish National Opera to Showcase Finnish Premiere of ‘Festen’
The Finnish National Opera announced the Finnish premiere of Mark‑Anthony Turnage’s opera “Festen,” scheduled from 27 March to 7 May 2026. The production, directed by Richard Jones, debuted to critical acclaim at London’s Royal Opera House in February 2025. Featuring a cast led by...
The Wailers and The Pogues Confirm Australian Tours Despite Bluesfest Collapse
The Wailers and The Pogues have confirmed they will still tour Australia despite the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026. The Wailers will play a series of East Coast shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Marley’s Rastaman Vibration, while a Melbourne...
Emily D’Angelo Recipient of 2026 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize
Mezzo‑soprano Emily D’Angelo has been named the 2026 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize recipient, selected by Laureate Elton John. D’Angelo, who debuted at 21 and has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Berlin State Opera and Paris Opera, also opened...
BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang: How to Watch, Start Time, Livestream Details
BTS will stream their first full‑group concert since 2022 on Netflix on March 21, coinciding with the release of their new album Arirang. The hour‑long live show will be broadcast globally from Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace gate. Meanwhile, Merlin Entertainments and Mojang announced...
Bergen Philharmonic Announces New Chief Conductor
Tabita Berglund has been appointed chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming the first Norwegian in the role since 1985 and the first Norwegian woman to lead a major Norwegian symphony. She will assume the title of chief conductor...
New Wave Opera to Present ‘Rising Tides’
New Wave Opera will stage “Rising Tides,” a free lunchtime concert in Portland on April 15, 2026, exploring climate grief, the natural world, and social justice through opera and song. The program previews excerpts from Caroline Louise Miller’s upcoming queer‑fantasy...
Written Into Changes
Avalon Emerson’s second album with the Charm, *Written Into Changes*, marks a bold shift from her techno roots toward expansive dream‑pop. The record blends mythic, celestial lyrics with upbeat, polished production, delivering songs that explore aging, love, and fleeting joy....
“Corona”
The Minutemen’s 1984 track “Corona” was born on a Mexican beach after the 1982 election, inspired by a woman collecting bottle deposits. The song fuses Norteño‑style chords, polka rhythms, and punk‑funk aggression, embodying the band’s working‑class solidarity and genre‑bending ethos....
Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From Zhu, Innellea & More
Billboard’s weekly dance roundup highlighted a bustling SXSW weekend where Dutch producer Mau P performed for thousands, even after a wind‑forced venue shift. Calvin Harris and Kasabian topped the WARM Global Radio Dance Chart with over 800 spins, while William Orbit...
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Are Top-Notch Musicians With Little Left to Say on ‘Free Spirits’
Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso released their second album, Free Spirits, after a viral Tiny Desk performance and the EP Papota. The record showcases polished musicianship and genre‑bending production—Brazilian jazz, funk, hyperpop, and a duet with Sting—yet critics argue...
Tour News: Black Eyes, Fakemink, Los Thuthanaka, Visible Cloaks, Mal Blum / Oceanator, Rockaway Hotel, Dear Nora, More
Brooklyn’s live‑music calendar is filling up for 2026 as a slate of indie, hip‑hop and metal acts announce shows and festival appearances. Los Thuthanaka, fresh off Pitchfork’s Album of the Year, will play Elsewhere on June 4, while Roots Picnic reveals...
CyHi the Prynce Finally Goes on the Record
CyHi the Prynce, a longtime G.O.O.D. Music insider, opened up about the label’s rise and fall in a new track, “The G.O.D. Ole Days.” He recounted his behind‑the‑scenes songwriting contributions to Kanye West’s biggest hits and detailed lingering tensions with...
Never-Before-Heard Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Show From 1997 Tapped For ‘Live Trax Vol. 73’ Release
Dave Matthews Band’s archival series adds Live Trax Vol. 73, featuring a never‑released 1997 acoustic duo performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds recorded at Branscomb Memorial Auditorium in Lakeland, Florida. The set includes a rare rendition of Daniel Lanois’s “The Maker,” the first time the song has appeared...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/20/26)
Vice’s Noisey weekly roundup spotlights three fresh hip‑hop/R&B releases—Thirteendegrees’ “DWNTWN LUV,” Mike WiLL Made‑It & SahBabii’s “TIM3,” and Mike Sherm & Fenix Flexin’s “Gold Wrapper.” The piece frames each song’s stylistic hook: nostalgic internet‑era references, vivid Atlanta‑flavored lyricism, and cartoonish bravado...
Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026
In early 2026 the music world mourned the loss of several iconic artists across genres. Nashville songwriter Jim McBride (78) died Jan 6, followed by Colombian singer‑songwriter Yeison Jiménez (34) in a plane crash on Jan 10. The week also saw the deaths of...
Lyle Lovett Details 2026 Songs & Stories Tour Dates
Country‑rock veteran Lyle Lovett announced his Songs & Stories Tour 2026, a series of multi‑night residencies at City Winery venues across the Eastern United States. The itinerary runs from a three‑night opening in St. Louis (May 13‑15) through stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago,...
BTS, Niall Horan, Lizzo & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!
BTS spearheads this week’s New Music Friday with the long‑awaited album *Arirang*, featuring 14 tracks produced by Diplo, Kevin Parker, Mike WiLL Made‑It and Ryan Tedder. The group will follow the release with a livestreamed comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on...
How George Clinton's 'Kidd Funkadelic' Found His Groove
Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton reflects on his humble beginnings in Cleveland, from porch jam sessions to a teenage audition that landed him in George Clinton’s Parliament‑Funkadelic. He debunks the legend that he nailed the entire “Maggot Brain” solo note‑for‑note, explaining the studio...
J. Cole Reveals How He Really Feels About Drake & Kendrick Lamar
J. Cole sat down at his childhood home for an Apple Music interview, where he opened up about his relationship with Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He reiterated genuine admiration for both artists while acknowledging the fallout from his "7 Minute...
The Lumineers’ Friends Told Them This Early Demo ‘Sounded Like S***’, but Here’s Why They Knew They Had to Record...
The Lumineers’ breakout hit “Ho Hey” was born from a rough‑around‑the‑edges demo that friends dismissed as sounding like “s***,” yet they couldn’t stop playing it. Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz refined the fragment in an attic, swapping heavy, White‑Stripes‑style riffs...