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 the nation’s Holocaust legacy. West’s recent antisemitic remarks, including a controversial "Heil Hitler" song, have already led to bans in London and a delayed show in Marseille, though his Los Angeles performance sold out. The rapper’s earlier Wall Street Journal apology has not quelled venue concerns across Europe.
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...
Dante Spinetta’s New Album Is About ‘When Life Vanquishes Chaos’
Veteran Argentine artist Dante Spinetta released DÍA3, the final record in a trilogy that began with 2017’s Puñal. The album fuses funk, hip‑hop, tango, bolero and post‑disco, with all tracks recorded live and strings added in Minneapolis and Prague. Spinetta...
Geena Davis Completes Sabrina Carpenter’s Thelma & Louise Tribute at Coachella
Sabrina Carpenter turned her Coachella headlining slot into a cinematic tribute to the 1991 film *Thelma & Louise*, featuring an older‑Sabrina monologue delivered by Geena Davis in Act III. The set also included a surprise duet with Madonna and a comedic cameo...
Lil Wayne Says It’s a ‘Humbling Experience’ Not Being Invited to Coachella or the Grammys
Lil Wayne took to X to lament being left out of major events like Coachella and the 2026 Grammys, calling the snubs “a humbling experience.” He thanked fans for their loyalty while highlighting his cultural influence through the Carter albums....
Madonna: I Feel So Free Review – Album Teaser Offers Hypnotic Glimpse of a Return to Her Club Scene Roots
Madonna’s 15th studio album, Confessions II, arrives on July 3, 2026 via Warner Records. The teaser track “I Feel So Free” showcases a deliberate return to her New York club‑scene roots, drawing on classic Chicago house and Donna Summer‑style basslines. Produced largely with longtime...
Chicago’s Horn Player Never Thought He’d Outlast His Bandmates
Lee Loughnane, the trumpeter who co‑founded Chicago in 1967, is now the sole original member still on the road after Robert Lamm and James Pankow retired. He reflects on the band’s six‑decade run, from early covers and five consecutive No. 1...
Madonna Officially Releases ‘Confessions II’ Track ‘I Feel So Free’
Madonna released the new single “I Feel So Free,” the first taste of her upcoming album Confessions II, shortly after a surprise Coachella appearance with Sabrina Carpenter. The track debuted on iHeartRadio’s Pride station, was serviced to select DJs and clubs,...
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Lainey Wilson Had 'Several Breakdowns' As Career Took Off, Reveals Advice Reba McEntire Gave Her to Keep Going
Lainey Wilson’s new Netflix documentary, *Keepin’ Country Cool*, reveals how sudden stardom triggered severe anxiety, panic attacks and multiple breakdowns. The 33‑year‑old country star turned to mentor Reba McEntire, who urged her to “do it for somebody else,” helping her reframe...
The Real Reason Gen Z Yearns for Vinyl
Gen Z is increasingly turning to vinyl records despite the convenience of streaming, paying roughly $30 per album for the tactile experience. A recent visit to New York’s Rough Trade illustrates how young listeners hunt for physical copies, treating each...
Jimin on Solo Stardom and Gaining Confidence: ‘I Wasn’t Afraid to Ask Questions’
BTS’s Jimin reflected on his rapid solo ascent, noting that his 2023 single “Like Crazy” made him the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100. In a Rolling Stone interview, he admitted lingering self‑criticism and a drive to sharpen...
Luca Guadagnino Wants a Difficult Opera to Break Free of Polemics
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is directing a new staging of John Adams’s controversial opera *The Death of Klinghoffer*, set to premiere at Florence’s Maggio Musicale Theater. He says the production will let audiences hear the work’s musical and libretto strengths rather than its...
Lana Del Rey, Prince: 10 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Lana Del Rey has written “First Light,” the first James Bond‑themed song for the upcoming 007 video game, delivering orchestral drama reminiscent of classic Bond scores. Brazilian pop star Anitta teams with Marina Sena on “Mandinga,” a track that blends Afro‑Brazilian samba samples with contemporary...
Diljit Dosanjh & A.R. Rahman’s Kya Kamaal Hai Song Out From Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga
A.R. Rahman, lyricist Irshad Kamil and singer‑actor Diljit Dosanjh have unveiled "Kya Kamaal Hai," the first song from Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming patriotic romance drama Main Vaapas Aaunga. The track, released today, blends Rahman’s signature orchestration with Diljit’s emotive vocals and...
Madonna Joins Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella for Surprise Performance, Astrology Lesson: Watch
Madonna made a surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella weekend‑two set, joining the pop star for a mini‑set that included “Vogue,” “Get Together,” and “Like a Prayer.” The performance also featured a debut of material from Madonna’s forthcoming album *Confessions II*,...
Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Madonna, Geena Davis and Terry Crews as Surprise Guests | Video
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella 2026 set turned into a pop‑culture spectacle, featuring surprise appearances by Madonna, Geena Davis, Terry Crews, and comedic cameos from Will Ferrell. Madonna joined Carpenter for a duet of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” hinting at an...
Scorpions Cancel India Tour Citing ‘Unforeseen Medical Circumstances’ Within Band
German rock icons the Scorpions have cancelled their four‑city India tour, originally set to begin on April 21, 2026 in Shillong and conclude on April 30 in Mumbai. The cancellation was attributed to unforeseen medical circumstances affecting band members, according...
“Dum Maro Dum”
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died at 92, is remembered for her groundbreaking 1971 hit “Dum Maro Dum.” Despite bans by All India Radio and opposition from her composer’s father, the song became a regional chart‑topper and a...
Pedro Pascal On Why He Looked Like “Deer In The Headlights” During Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime
Pedro Pascal revealed he was unexpectedly pulled from his suite and onto the field during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show. Although he had volunteered for any backstage role, including serving coffee, he ended up dancing in the “La...
Pat Lok and F-MACK Are CŒUR ACIDE on ‘Touch Me (All Night Long)’
Canadian producer Pat Lok and Haitian‑Mexican vocalist F‑MACK have formed the retro‑futurist duo CŒUR ACIDE. Their debut single, “Touch Me (All Night Long),” arrived on April 17, 2026 as the first glimpse of a forthcoming self‑titled EP. The track leans heavily on glossy...
Dutch Mayor Finds No Basis to Ban Ye From Upcoming Netherlands Concerts: ‘The Law Prevails’
Dutch Mayor Ahmed Marcouch said there is no legal basis to ban Ye, formerly Kanye West, from performing at Arnhem's Gelredome on June 6 and 8. The mayor echoed Minister Van den Brink’s view that existing Dutch law cannot pre‑emptively...
Sondra Radvanovsky Responds to Teatro San Carlo Investigation
The Teatro di San Carlo in Naples is under police investigation, with 12 people—including former superintendent Stephane Lissner and director general Emmanuela Spedaliere—accused of fraud, embezzlement and forgery. Authorities say roughly €200,000 (about $218,000) was paid to artists for masterclasses...
Massive Attack Share New Music for the First Time in over a Decade
Massive Attack has broken a ten‑year silence with the new track “Boots on the Ground,” a collaboration with legendary singer‑songwriter Tom Waits and his son Casey. The song, released through Play It Again Sam, is deliberately omitted from Spotify as...
Moby to Donate Profits From Coachella Performance to Animal Rights Organisations
Moby will donate 100% of the profits from his two Coachella performances to four animal‑rights organisations. The electronic‑music pioneer takes the stage on April 17 for the festival’s second weekend, following a debut set on the Mojave stage. His pledge...
Digger’s Paradise: How an Australian City Became the Unlikely Record Store Capital of the World
Melbourne has earned the title of the world’s record‑store capital, boasting 119 independent shops and 5.9 stores per 100,000 residents—more than Tokyo, London or Berlin. The city’s DIY ethos, forged by decades of import‑store culture and geographic isolation, has created...
Tour News: Aziz Ansari, Murphy’s Law, David Cross, Uranium Club, Loser’s Lounge Plays Duran Duran, More
Brooklyn‑based tour news highlights a bustling live‑music calendar. The New York Tattoo Arts Convention will host Murphy’s Law on Terminal 5’s rooftop on July 25, while The Fest 2026 announced a 114‑band lineup featuring The Bouncing Souls and PUP. Iron Maiden will...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 11th – April 17th
Consequence’s weekly "Songs of the Week" roundup spotlights ten fresh releases, ranging from Fire‑Toolz’s experimental single ahead of the *Lavender Networks* LP to Tyla’s amapiano‑pop collaboration with Zara Larsson. The list includes genre‑bending tracks such as Golomb’s Wishy‑remixed "Be Here Now,"...
Chart Rewind: In 2021, Chris Stapleton’s ‘Starting Over’ Finished Its Run to No. 1
Chris Stapleton’s single “Starting Over” finally topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on April 17, 2021, after a 32‑week climb from its September 2020 debut. The track, co‑written with late SteelDrivers member Mike Henderson and co‑produced by Dave Cobb, anchored...
Fidelity – Album by Yaya Bey
Yaya Bey released her fourth studio album, Fidelity, on April 17, 2026. The alternative record features guest spots from Nesta, Exaktly, Deem Spencer and others, expanding her collaborative roster. Fidelity delves into gentrification, loss and grief, inspired by the death...
66 Years Ago, Jim Reeves Was at No. 1 for the Final Time in His Life With One of the...
On April 17, 1960 Jim Reeves’ single “He’ll Have to Go” entered its 10th week atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, ultimately completing a 14‑week run that set a new record for the longest‑running No. 1 at the time. The song also crossed...
Released 53 Years Ago Today, the Eagles’ Hitless Country-Rock Wonder That Contains Don Henley’s Greatest Regret
On April 17, 1973 the Eagles released *Desperado*, a concept album that failed to break the Billboard Top 50, making it the band’s lowest‑charting record. Despite the commercial miss, the record is now hailed as a country‑rock milestone and marked the...
I Went Down an Olivia Rodrigo Pink-Headphones Rabbit Hole
Olivia Rodrigo’s new “Drop Dead” video showcases retro‑style pink foam headphones that closely resemble the $15 Retrospekt model sold at Urban Outfitters. While the exact brand remains unclear, the singer’s official merch line offers a $65 pink headphone set that...
Every Hip-Hop Song and Album Certified Diamond in Music History
Hip‑hop has cemented its commercial clout as more than 80 songs and albums have earned RIAA diamond certification—10 million units sold or streamed. Post Malone became the first rapper with two diamond singles, while Drake now boasts 15 diamond releases and Eminem...
Iron Maiden Too Busy Being Iron Maiden to Attend Rock Hall Ceremony: ‘Fans Always Come First’
Iron Maiden will forgo attending its 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, opting instead to fulfill a scheduled Australian tour in November. Manager Rod Smallwood emphasized that the band’s priority remains the fans, insisting...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has added a new weekly Spotify playlist that aggregates the most compelling releases from its coverage, featuring 17 tracks across indie rock, pop, and hip‑hop. The list includes a Nine Inch Nails remix, Olivia Rodrigo’s "Drop Dead," and Kevin...
3 Musicians and Bands We Wouldn’t Have Today Without New Wave Outfit Talking Heads
Talking Heads, the seminal new‑wave outfit formed in 1975, continue to shape modern music. Their avant‑funk and post‑punk sensibilities are evident in Beck’s 2017 dance‑rock album *Colors*, St. Vincent’s collaborative work with David Byrne on *Love This Giant*, and Radiohead’s very...
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson released his new album *Horse Named Texas* in April 2026, a 26‑track record that will expand to a 40‑track deluxe edition. The Texas‑rooted singer‑songwriter, who scored a Billboard Country Albums No. 1 in 2015 as an independent, discussed recent vocal‑cord surgeries...
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson returned after a three‑year hiatus with *Horse Named Texas*, a 26‑song album that will expand to a 40‑track platinum edition. The Texas‑born independent veteran, who underwent two vocal‑cord surgeries, wrote roughly 99% of the record himself, underscoring his DIY ethos....
Nanpa Básico, Thalia & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist this week showcases a surge of fresh releases, headlined by Thalía’s all‑cumbia album "Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia" and Nanpa Básico’s "Que Tin y Que Tan." The curated list also includes Tokischa’s debut "Amor &...
Cast Change: Léo Vermot-Desroches Joins Opéra De Paris’ ‘Werther’
The Opéra National de Paris announced that Michael Spyres has withdrawn from its 2027 production of Jules Massenet’s “Werther.” French tenor Léo Vermot‑Desroches will replace him, making his company debut and sharing the title role with Benjamin Bernheim. Vermot‑Desroches will perform...
Paul McCartney’s New Album to Feature Collaboration with Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney’s next solo record, "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," arrives on May 29 and promises his most introspective work yet, delving into childhood memories from post‑war Liverpool. The album features a duet with former Beatle Ringo Starr on the...