How Thomas Dolby Is Updating His ‘80s Past
Thomas Dolby has launched the Iconic ’80s Recollections tour, backed by former David Bowie bassist Gail Dorsey and multi‑instrumentalist Andrew Lipke. The U.S. leg runs through April 19, after which a European swing begins May 15 in Manchester and concludes May 29 in Dublin. Dolby blends his classic hits with technology‑driven storytelling, offering fans a fresh, immersive look at the 1980s. He will return in summer with a new lineup, the Lost Toy People, for the Totally Tubular Festival.
See Justin Bieber Bring Out Billie Eilish, SZA at Second Coachella Show
Justin Bieber’s second headlining set at Coachella 2026 turned into a surprise‑guest showcase, featuring Billie Eilish, SZA, Sexyy Red, Big Sean and Dijon. The performance included the live debut of Sexyy Red’s “Sweet Spot” and a spontaneous duet with Eilish, echoing their 2019 Coachella encounter....
INSIDIOUS DISEASE, Featuring DIMMU BORGIR And NAPALM DEATH Members, Completes Recording Third Album
Insidious Disease, the old‑school death‑metal supergroup featuring Dimmu Borgir guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud, Morgoth vocalist Marc Grewe and Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury, has completed tracking its third album and is awaiting mixing. The band delayed the project to work...
Did Justin Bieber Just Tease a 'SWAG' World Tour?
Justin Bieber sparked worldwide tour speculation after ending his Coachella Weekend 2 set with a cryptic "See y'all soon." A newly verified X account, @swagworldtour, began posting teaser messages and linking directly to his official website. The site’s tour page now...
Cardi B Issues Cryptic Warning After Nearly Cancelling Her Atlanta Show over Backstage Clash
Cardi B nearly canceled her Atlanta Little Miss Drama concert after a backstage clash with State Farm Arena staff, livestreaming her frustration and threatening to walk off stage. She later posted a cryptic warning on X, assuring fans she would still perform. The...
Sade Once Explained Why It Took Her and Her Band So Long To Make an Album in 2010
Sade’s discography is marked by unusually long intervals between albums, most notably an eight‑year gap between *Love Deluxe* (1992) and *Lovers Rock* (2000) and a decade before *Soldier of Love* (2010). In a 1992 interview, vocalist Sade Adu explained that her...
Artist of the Week: Marina Comparato
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is staging “The Death of Klinghoffer” in Florence under director Luca Guadagnino, marking the opera’s first high‑profile production at the festival. Mezzo‑soprano Marina Comparato returns to the Teatro del Maggio to sing the Swiss Grandmother/Austrian Woman, adding...
Lesbians Are Reclaiming Madonna as We Await Her New Album, Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II | Tiff Bakker
Madonna’s surprise Instagram purge ignited speculation that her long‑awaited album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II is imminent. The new record, slated for July 3, follows the release of the lead single “I Feel So Free.” While the pop star’s comeback...
Ruthless – Song by Warhol.SS, B6 & KARRAHBOOO
Warhol.SS, Chicago’s B6 and Atlanta’s KARRAHBOOO dropped the trap‑adjacent single “Ruthless” on April 17, 2026. The track’s relentless drum pattern, bells and muddy synths create a fast‑paced, menacing vibe that lets each MC deliver confident verses. Critics highlight the seamless blend of...
Tyler, the Creator Calls Out Fans for Leaking Security Camera Footage of Him Again
Tyler, the Creator took to Instagram to criticize fans for repeatedly sharing security camera footage of him browsing a bookstore in Mexico City. He warned that such leaks erode privacy and could lead to ubiquitous surveillance content, even from devices...
Kanye West Suffers Another Tour Blow: ‘Not in Accordance with Our Values’
Swiss football club FC Basel announced it will not host Ye (formerly Kanye West) at St Jakob‑Park, stating the concert conflicts with the club’s values. The decision follows a string of cancellations across Europe, including a Polish stadium, the UK...
Watch Kacey Musgraves Debut New Songs From Upcoming Album ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ During Surprise Coachella Set
Country star Kacey Musgraves made a surprise appearance at Coachella’s Mojave Tent on April 18, 2026, arriving on horseback and opening with the title track from her forthcoming album “Middle Of Nowhere.” She also performed new songs “Back On The Wagon”...
HANDOUT (Remix) – Song by saveHXPE & Freddie Gibbs
SaveHXPE, an up‑and‑coming rapper from Lethoso, released the "HANDOUT" remix featuring veteran Freddie Gibbs on April 17, 2026. The track is a dark, trap‑adjacent banger with a slow‑rolling beat and minimal melodic elements, showcasing HXPE’s rapid flow and Gibbs’s laid‑back...
PinkPantheress Brings Out Janelle Monáe, Zara Larsson & More During Coachella Set
British pop sensation PinkPantheress turned her second‑weekend Coachella set into a star‑studded showcase, inviting guests such as Zara Larsson, Janelle Monáe, and Australian DJ Ninajirachi. The performance highlighted her hit “Stateside,” which recently topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts....
Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley Premiere New Duet, ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’ On Stage
Country stars Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley premiered their new duet "I Can't Love You Anymore" during Wallen's Still the Problem tour stop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 18. The track, written by Langley, is slated for release on April...
Some Geese Coachella Weekend 2 Thoughts That I Am Reasonably Sure Are My Own
Geese headlined Coachella Weekend 2, delivering a high‑energy set that highlighted tracks from their 2025 album *Getting Killed*. Ticket prices for the second weekend surged to $3,000‑$7,000, a rare increase for the festival. Simultaneously, a Wired investigation revealed that the band...
Chris Martin Loves Her. Yungblud Thinks She’s a ‘Rock Star’: Meet the Eightysomething Vocal Coach Essential to the Stars
Mary Hammond, an eight‑something vocal coach from north London, has become the go‑to mentor for some of the world’s biggest music and stage stars, including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Adele, Yungblud and Sir Ian McKellen. Her career spans six decades, blending classical training with...
Zayn Hints at Australia Tour: ‘You Might Be Seeing Me Soon’
Zayn Malik signaled a possible return to Australia and New Zealand during his interview on KIIS FM’s The Smallzy Show, saying fans might see him soon. The comment follows the April 17 release of his new album KONNAKOL and comes as he prepares...
After Years Away, BTS and Its Fans Reunite at Full Volume
BTS staged a high‑energy comeback at Tokyo Dome, marking their first Japan concert since 2018 and the inaugural stop of the Arirang World Tour after all members completed mandatory military service. The two‑night engagement drew over 50,000 fans whose synchronized light‑stick...
IN Series Unveils 2026–27 Season
IN Series announced its 2026‑27 season, unveiling four productions that blend contemporary opera with early‑music experimentation. "The Makado" opens Oct. 10‑25, 2026, starring Hayley Abramowitz and a diverse cast under directors Corinne Hayes and Timothy Nelson. "(N)O King(S)" runs Jan....
Matt Bomer Reveals He Recorded Songs With Diane Warren For A ‘Magic Mike XXL’ Tie-In EP
Actor Matt Bomer disclosed that he recorded an unreleased EP of songs for the 2015 film Magic Mike XXL, collaborating with legendary songwriter Diane Warren and producer Ludwig Göransson. The tracks include a cover of D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and...
Olivia Rodrigo Makes Surprise Appearance at Coachella to Debut “Drop Dead”
Olivia Rodrigo surprised Coachella attendees by joining Addison Rae’s Saturday set to debut her new single “drop dead” and perform a joint rendition of “Headphones On.” This marks Rodrigo’s second Coachella appearance, following a guest spot with No Doubt, though she has...
TAEMIN on His Historic Coachella Debut and Why Second-Gen K-Pop Is the ‘Generation of Dreams Coming True’
Taemin made history as the first Korean male K‑pop soloist to perform at Coachella, delivering a 50‑minute set that blended classic hits with six brand‑new tracks. The show featured an egg‑shaped cage inspired by Herman Hesse’s *Demian*, symbolizing artistic rebirth....
3 Rock Songs From the 1980s Everyone Pretends They Don’t Love
The piece highlights three iconic 1980s rock anthems—Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” and Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me”—that many listeners claim to dislike despite their lasting popularity. It notes how each track epitomizes arena‑rock excess...
Benjamin Tod Opens Up About Recording ‘Vengeance and Grace,’ Making Art for Art’s Sake, and Things He’d Rather Do Than...
Benjamin Tod released his double‑version solo album *Vengeance and Grace* on April 17, pairing traditional country arrangements with stripped‑down acoustic songs. The record reflects his artistic evolution and newfound confidence in professional studio settings after years of DIY production. Tod emphasized...
A Canto-Pop Revival Is Putting Hong Kong’s Local Music Scene Back in Play
Hong Kong’s Canto‑pop scene is experiencing a renaissance, with more than 1,000 new tracks released in 2025 and large‑scale concerts contributing an estimated HK$2.2 billion (about $280 million) to the local economy. A new generation of artists, exemplified by Warner‑signed singer‑songwriter Kiri...
34 Years Ago Today, Def Leppard Began a Five-Week Run at No. 1 With a “Celebratory, Euphoric” Album Born of...
Def Leppard’s fifth studio album, Adrenalize, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in April 1994 and remained there for five weeks. The record was created as a four‑piece after guitarist Steve Clark’s 1991 death and without longtime producer...
This Rockstar Once Called Bob Dylan’s Musical Ability “Limited,” Adding That It Proved One Thing About Songwriting
Mark Knopfler, frontman of Dire Straits, told Guitar Player that Bob Dylan’s instrumental chops are rudimentary but his melodic sense and lyrical discipline prove technical virtuosity isn’t required for great songwriting. He praised Dylan’s ability to craft memorable melodies on piano despite...
Reported Toronto Blast Revealed as Film Shoot Possibly Tied to Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’
Drake’s forthcoming album ICEMAN has no set release date, but its promotion intensified after a reported explosion in Toronto turned out to be a staged film shoot. The rapper posted an Instagram Story referencing “PROJECT BOT,” which authorities later confirmed...
Talk Talk Musicians to Reunite to Celebrate ‘The Colour Of Spring’ 40th Anniversary at One-Off London Gig
Talk Talk will reunite for a one‑off London concert on September 5 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their seminal 1986 album “The Colour Of Spring.” The show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town will feature founding keyboardist Simon Brenner alongside...
The Songwriter Behind This Hall & Oates Hit Thought This Track Would Tank His Career
In 1981 Hall & Oates released "Private Eyes," a two‑week Billboard No. 1 hit originally penned by Warren Pash, Janna Allen, Sara Allen, and Daryl Hall. The song began as a rejected solo track for Janna Allen, who passed it to...
BenDaDonnn Claims Drake Will Go On Tour As Soon As “ICEMAN” Drops
Streamer BenDaDonnn told a Coachella livestream audience that Drake will launch a tour as soon as his long‑awaited album ICEMAN drops. The comment, captured by Twitter user keeno, sparked fresh speculation about the album’s release timeline, which Drake has not...
This Legendary Guitarist Might Have Had the World’s First Rock and Roll Stadium Wedding in 1951
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, often called the "Godmother of Rock and Roll," staged a highly publicized wedding in 1951 at Washington, D.C.'s Griffith Baseball Stadium. The ceremony drew an estimated 20,000‑25,000 spectators, turning the nuptials into a concert‑like spectacle. Tharpe married...
SKID ROW Is 'Pretty Focused In On A Couple Of Guys' In Ongoing Singer Search: 'We're Taking Our Time'
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan says the band’s partnership with Sweetwater has generated roughly 300 worldwide singer submissions, but they remain focused on a handful of candidates. The group is taking its time, writing new material with guitarist Dave “Snake”...
Zara Larsson’s ‘Midnight Sun’ World & ‘Stateside’ Magic with PinkPantheress | Billboard Women In Music 2026
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson was honored as Billboard Women in Music 2026 Breakthrough of the Year and highlighted her "Midnight Sun" era. She credited the viral remix of "Stateside" with PinkPantheress for expanding her global reach, noting its use...
David Lee Roth Dusts Off This Van Halen Deep Cut for 2026 Tour Opening Night
David Lee Roth launched his 2026 solo tour in Spokane, Washington, opening with a mix of classic hits and a rare Van Halen deep cut, “Little Dreamer,” which he hadn’t performed solo since 2003. The 71‑year‑old rocker will continue the North American run through...
CHRIS CAFFERY Believes Reformed SAVATAGE Will Eventually Play Some U.S. Shows: 'I Just Don't Know Exactly When Or How'
Guitarist Chris Caffery confirmed Savatage’s 2025 comeback tours in South America and Europe exceeded expectations, drawing both longtime fans and a new generation. The band’s tight performances and refreshed solos resonated strongly, prompting demand for further shows. A June 26 2026 earMUSIC...
Kanye West’s Switzerland Concert Canceled By Soccer Club
Swiss soccer club FC Basel announced it will not host Kanye West's June concert at St. Jakob‑Park, citing the artist's antisemitic remarks as incompatible with the club's values. The decision adds to a growing list of European venues that have...
SKINDRED Release Newest Record, 'You Got This,' Due To Play A Dozen Shows In Seven Days
Skindred dropped their ninth studio album, *You Got This*, on April 17 and immediately launched an aggressive UK mini‑tour, delivering nearly a dozen performances in seven days. The itinerary mixes acoustic sets, full‑band shows and a store takeover, with several...
Kanye West: Another Overseas Concert Canceled After Swiss Soccer Club Says He Isn’t ‘In Accordance With Our Values’
Kanye West’s European tour hit another snag as Swiss soccer club FC Basel canceled his June concert at St. Jakob‑Park, citing a conflict with the club’s values. The decision follows a similar rejection by a Polish stadium, where officials invoked...
Playboi Carti Explains the Impact MF DOOM Had on His Music: ‘I Just Did It to Show Older People Who...
Playboi Carti revealed that MF DOOM’s catalog, especially the track “Red & Gold,” profoundly shaped his artistic outlook. In a 2021 MARVIN Magazine interview, Carti explained he referenced Doom on Whole Lotta Red to educate his peers and signal respect for...
METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Says Composing Score For Documentary About BMX Rider And Stuntman EDDIE FIOLA Was 'A Challenge'
Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof recently completed his first film‑score, composing the music for an upcoming feature documentary about BMX legend Eddie Fiola. Vanderhoof described the process as a creative challenge, requiring atmospheric cues rather than the band’s typical heavy...
1972 No. 1 Hit That Turned a Protest Song Into an Enduring Classic
In the summer of 1972, Three Dog Night turned the 1954 protest song “Black and White” into a chart‑topping hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts. The original, written by David I. Arkin and Earl Robinson, was...
SPEED Says That Hardcore Is "Not Meant Exist In The Comments Section, And It's Not Meant To Exist Online"
In a recent CLASH interview, Singapore‑based hardcore band SPEED warned that the genre’s spirit belongs on stage, not in comment threads or social feeds. Frontman Jem Siow emphasized that hardcore’s etiquette, values, and sense of belonging are learned through repeated,...
ANDREAS KISSER Doesn't Rule Out Future SEPULTURA Shows After Completion Of 'Farewell' Tour: 'Possibilities Are Always Open'
Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura announced that guitarist Andreas Kisser won’t rule out future reunion shows after the band’s farewell tour concludes. The group is recording a live album featuring 40 songs from 40 cities and will release a new EP,...
Ex-ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE 'Would Love To' Play Some 50th-Anniversary Shows With The Band
Former Accept frontman David Reece says he would love to join the band for a few shows on their newly announced 50th‑anniversary tour. Reece, who sang on the controversial 1989 Eat The Heat album, explained he has never been formally approached...
KORN Send Package Full Of Merch To MASON MILLER As A Thank You To The MLB Pitcher That Walked Onto...
Korn sent a massive locker‑room shipment of apparel to San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller after he chose the band’s 1994 single “Blind” as his walk‑out music. The package, captured on video by the Padres, included t‑shirts, hoodies, shoes, socks...
Phish Lights Up Las Vegas & Debuts ‘Brief Time’ At Sphere Night 2
Phish returned for night two at the Las Vegas Sphere, delivering a visually spectacular show that blended elaborate LED dome projections with their improvisational jam style. The setlist featured classics such as “Free,” “Divided Sky,” and a deep dive into...
Why Don Henley Wants a Do-Over on an Eagles Classic
Don Henley revealed in a 2015 interview that he dislikes his own vocal on the Eagles’ 1973 classic “Desperado,” calling it a performance he would redo if given the chance. He said the London studio session with the London Symphony Orchestra...
DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Upcoming 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: We've Come Up With 'A Collection Of Great Songs Without Compromising'
Swedish label Nuclear Blast will release DIMMU BORGIR’s ninth studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, on May 22, 2026. Guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud says the record is a "collection of great songs" crafted without compromise, reflecting the band’s self‑imposed pressure to meet their own...