8 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Grammy-Winning Guitarist and Son of a Bluegrass Legend Who Worked With Dolly...
Randy Scruggs, Grammy‑winning guitarist and son of bluegrass icon Earl Scruggs, died on April 17, 2018 at age 64. Over a four‑decade career he produced for Waylon Jennings, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Alison Krauss and others, earning four Grammys and three CMA Musician of the Year honors. He founded Scruggs Sound Studio in Nashville, where he crafted hits and co‑wrote songs for artists like Deana Carter and Patty Loveless. His work bridged traditional bluegrass roots with modern country‑rock sensibilities.
Remember When Jack White Was in a Commercial That Aired Once at 2 AM and Then Immediately Disappeared?
In 2006 Coca‑Cola commissioned a 100‑second commercial featuring Japanese pop‑art designer Nagi Noda and an original track by Jack White. The full‑length ad aired only once at 1:55 am on the UK’s Channel 4, with a 30‑second cut shown in Australia, and...
Ernest Reunites With Lukas Nelson for Classic Country Duet “Time Is a Thief”
American songwriter‑producer Ernest, a four‑time CMA Triple Play Award winner, has teamed up with Lukas Nelson for the duet “Time Is a Thief,” the lead single from his upcoming album Deep Blue. The track, written by Matt McKinney, Rivers Rutherford and...
Tyga Expands Into Film With Lead Role in Coming-of-Age Musical Drama
Rapper Tyga is starring, producing, and co‑writing the upcoming musical drama "Baby, You’re a Star", set in 1989. The film marks his first major feature‑length acting role and expands his brand beyond music into long‑form storytelling. Production is underway with...
Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saw his June 19 stadium concert in Chorzow, Poland canceled after a wave of European backlash over his recent antisemitic remarks and a song titled “Heil Hitler.” The Polish Minister of Culture emphasized the country’s Holocaust...
Olivia Rodrigo Takes Over the Palace of Versailles in Her “Drop Dead” Music Video
Olivia Rodrigo premiered the music video for her new single “drop dead,” filmed inside France’s Palace of Versailles. The video, directed by photographer‑filmmaker Petra Collins, follows Rodrigo dancing through the Galerie des Batailles and the Queen’s Apartments in a blue...
How Joni Mitchell (And Uninterested Women) Helped The Eagles Land Their First No. 1 Hit, in a Roundabout Way
Glenn Frey credited Joni Mitchell’s unconventional guitar tuning for shaping the chord structure of "Best Of My Love," while Don Henley revealed that lyrics were sparked by indifferent women at West Hollywood’s Dan Tana’s. The track, the third single from the Eagles’ 1974 album...
Persona PSP Soundtrack Will Be Available on Streaming Services From April 18
Atlus announced that the original soundtrack from the 2009 PSP remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona will be added to major music streaming services on April 18. The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and is being promoted with...
Toy Factory Project Tap Sam Bush for May Appearances
The Toy Factory Project announced that bluegrass legend Sam Bush will join its May 2026 spring tour, adding four live dates to the itinerary. Bush will appear on May 18‑19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C., on May 20...
Wu Lyf Postpone North American Shows
British indie‑rock band Wu Lyf announced the postponement of all North American tour dates, citing delays in visa processing. The group’s newly released album, *A Wave That Will Never Break*, is their first in 15 years, heightening fan anticipation for live...
Waterparks Announce New Album JINX
American pop‑punk band Waterparks announced their sixth studio album, JINX, arriving July 24 on BMG/Rise Records. The record features guest appearances from blink‑182’s Mark Hoppus, composer Danny Elfman, Foxy Shazam’s Eric Nally and DJ Dillon Francis. Alternative Press is releasing a limited‑edition vinyl of JINX,...
Listen: Railroad Earth Share New Single “Everything Keeps Changin’,” Featuring Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman
Railroad Earth released the second single, “Everything Keeps Changin’,” from their upcoming album celebrating the band’s 25‑year anniversary. The track features Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass and is now streaming worldwide. It blends traditional bluegrass motifs with the group’s jam‑band...
How Sunn O))) Taught Us to Listen Beneath the Surface
Sunn O))) released a self‑titled album on Sub Pop, marking the duo’s first record without any guest musicians. Produced by Brad Wood, the album captures every speaker cabinet with a dedicated microphone, resulting in more than 130 layers of guitar per...
Unordinary: Watch Alex Warren Bring Out Lukas Graham In Copenhagen
Alex Warren’s "Finding Family On The Road" tour made a stop at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, where he invited Lukas Graham’s frontman Lukas Forchhammer to join him for a surprise rendition of the Grammy‑nominated hit "7 Years." The duet closed Warren’s set on April 16,...
Miley Cyrus Taps Former ‘Hannah Montana’ Impersonator, Lainey Wilson, for ‘Younger You’
Miley Cyrus has released a duet version of her song “Younger You” with country star Lainey Wilson. The collaboration ties back to Wilson’s teenage gigs impersonating Hannah Montana, creating a full‑circle narrative. The track will drop on a limited‑edition 7‑inch vinyl...
Check Out Madonna’s Euphoric New Single ‘I Feel So Free’ as She Makes Low-Key Debut on Pride Radio
Madonna quietly launched her new single “I Feel So Free” on iHeart’s Pride Radio, marking the first taste of her upcoming album Confessions II. The deep‑house track samples Lil Louis’ 1989 classic “French Kiss” and will repeat hourly through the weekend....
Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Iconic Bring Back Hard Rock Glory on “Cry No More”
Iconic, a hard‑rock supergroup featuring veteran drummer Tommy Aldridge, ex‑Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy members, and Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, has released the lead single “Cry No More” from their forthcoming sophomore album II. The track blends Aldridge’s signature heavy‑metal power with Nathan...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Has Amended Oasis’ Induction After Fans Noticed Someone Missing
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revised Oasis’s 2026 induction to include co‑founding bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan after fans flagged his omission. McGuigan, who played on the band’s first three multi‑platinum albums, was originally left out when the...
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2026 Tour with Van Halen Classics: Video + Setlist
David Lee Roth launched his 2026 North American solo tour in Spokane, delivering a setlist dominated by Van Hallen hits. Of the 17 songs performed, 15 are classic Van Hallen numbers, complemented by an acoustic blues piece and a Billy Joel cover....
S.G. Goodman Puts Her Western Kentucky Spin On Butthole Surfers’ ‘Pepper’
S.G. Goodman released a studio version of the Butthole Surfers’ 1996 song “Pepper,” infusing it with her Western Kentucky folk‑rock sensibility. The cover, praised for its hypnotic groove and barn‑burning progression, has become a live staple since its debut last...
Dominic Fike Announces Intimate ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ North America Tour Dates Alongside Tame Impala Support
Dominic Fike unveiled an intimate North American "Comedy Tragedy Parody" tour that kicks off on August 15 in Asheville and concludes September 30 at Los Angeles' Wiltern. The run aligns with his support dates on Tame Impala's arena tour, creating...
Six Years Ago, Fiona Apple Released DIY Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Dead Dog’s Bones As an Instrument
Fiona Apple returned in 2020 with *Fetch the Bolt Cutters*, her first album since 2012. Recorded largely at home with a tight circle of collaborators, Apple built the record using unconventional DIY instruments, including oil cans, baked seed pods, and...
Phish Begin Second Sphere Residency
Phish kicked off a second residency at the Las Vegas Sphere on April 16, 2026, extending their presence to nine shows across three consecutive weekends. The band opened with the title track “Evolve” while the venue’s panoramic screens displayed a moving truck...
Failure Finds New, Fertile Ground On ‘Location Lost’
American alt‑rock trio Failure has dropped their long‑awaited seventh studio album, “Location Lost,” marking a fresh creative surge after a decade of touring and side projects. The record opens with the IDM‑infused “Crash Test Delayed” and quickly pivots to the...
How Baby Keem Got His Big Break Through a Family Tragedy, Thanks to His Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cousin
Baby Keem’s rapid ascent in hip‑hop is tied to a personal tragedy that connected him with his cousin, Pulitzer‑winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. After Keem’s uncle Gerrell—known as Khaotic Lyricist—was killed in a casino accident in 2015, Keem delivered a moving...
Celine Dion Drops New Song Dansons Ahead of Paris Residency
Canadian singer Celine Dion released a new French‑language ballad, “Dansons,” on Friday, her first French single in over a decade. The track, written by longtime collaborator Jean‑Jacques Goldman, is accompanied by a Paris‑set music video. Dion announced a 16‑show residency at...
Daisy Grenade Announce New EP So Much To Say
Daisy Grenade announced their new EP *So Much To Say*, arriving on May 15 through DCD2/Fueled By Ramen. The record was produced by Jake Sinclair—known for work with Weezer and Fall Out Boy—and recorded live to tape inside a New...
TRIP VILLAIN Drops New Banger "Cyan Spirits"
Brooklyn electronic‑metal collective Trip Villain has unveiled the single “Cyan Spirits,” a preview of their forthcoming second album Dose. The track fuses Roland 303‑driven acid techno with abrasive noise‑rock textures and is accompanied by a self‑directed visual from frontman Josh Musto....
Interpol Debuts New Song ‘Wings On Fire’ In Albuquerque
Interpol introduced a new song, “Wings On Fire,” during their April 16 show at Revel Entertainment Center in Albuquerque. The track joins another fresh cut, “See Out Loud,” which the band first performed in March, signaling a forthcoming record after...
Paul McCartney Reunites with Ringo Starr for Collaboration on His New Solo Album
Paul McCartney announced that Ringo Starr will appear on his forthcoming solo album, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*, contributing drums and vocals to the track “Home to Us.” The collaboration was unveiled at a listening session in Los Angeles on April 16 and also...
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Reports €356.6m Gross
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour earned $419.5 million (≈€356.6 million), placing it among the ten highest‑grossing tours ever by a female artist. The tour’s total pushes Gaga’s career earnings past $1 billion, making her the sixth woman to reach that milestone. The 86‑date...
Album Review – Vincent Neil Emerson’s “Blue Stars”
Vincent Neil Emerson’s ninth studio effort, "Blue Stars," earns an 8.2/10 rating and showcases twelve tracks that weave classic country, Western and Cajun‑inspired sounds. The album opens with breezy mood‑setters before moving into autobiographical storytelling and a second half that...
The Choreographer Kyle Abraham Embraces the Big Perm and Boombox Era
Kyle Abraham’s new work “Cassette Vol. 1” premiered at NYU Skirball, pairing a soundtrack of 1980s pop hits with a visual world of pay phones, vintage TVs and track‑suit attire. The choreography weaves Abraham’s personal nostalgia with nods to postmodern pioneers like...
ONE OK ROCK Announce New EP ‘LIVE FROM DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025’
Japanese rock powerhouse ONE OK ROCK announced a live EP, “LIVE FROM DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025,” slated for release on April 30. The six‑track record captures performances from their Nissan Stadium concert before 70,000 fans and coincides with the global cinema...
Coachella 2026 Weekend Two YouTube Preview
YouTube is the exclusive home for Coachella 2026 Weekend 2, kicking off today at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET. The livestream adds the Yuma Stage and features a surprise performance by Kacey Musgraves. New interactive tools include “Watch With” creator parties, cinematic 4K on three stages, vertical...
Clara Osowski to Headline Recitals at The Schubert Club in February 2027
Mezzo‑soprano Clara Osowski will headline the Schubert Club’s February 2027 Accordo concerts, a series presented by the string collective of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. She will be joined by pianist Robert McDonald for a program that includes...
Killer Queen Opera to Present Inaugural Patricia Ellen Singing Artist Residency Concert
Killer Queen Opera will launch the Patricia Ellen Singing Artist Residency with a concert on April 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. Sopranista Jay St. Flono serves as the inaugural artist‑in‑residence, presenting an autobiographical recital titled “Waters and Airs: The...
THE BLACK CROWES To Headline Intimate Concert For SiriusXM In Austin
SiriusXM announced that The Black Crowes will headline an exclusive concert in Austin on May 16, with Whiskey Myers opening, just before the band launches its Southern Hospitality tour. The full performance will air on Classic Rewind on May 18 and be...
The Cab Release Silky New Track ‘Sweet Kerosene’
The Cab has unveiled a new single, “Sweet Kerosene,” as a preview for their upcoming album “Chasing Crowns,” slated for release on April 24. The track showcases a softer, synth‑driven side, drawing comparisons to The 1975’s “Robbers.” Lead vocalist Alex...
Clarity Liao Leads With Introspection On Latest Single, ‘Love You More’
San Francisco singer‑songwriter Clarity Liao has released her new single “Love You More,” the lead track from her forthcoming EP “Dear…”. The breezy acoustic song explores romance, envy and heartache, showcasing her intimate vocal style. Liao, who first gained attention...
Birmingham Opera Company to Present World Premiere of ‘RE-WIRE’
The Birmingham Opera Company announced the world premiere of “RE‑WIRE,” staged April 28‑30, 2026 at Forum Digbeth. The event showcases six brand‑new works commissioned with and about Birmingham residents, ranging from Leon Clowes’s “Absent Fathers” to Franki Dodwell’s “Cause and...
Elgar Festival Announces 2026 Edition, Featuring I Fagiolini, Jenny Lind Singers & April Fredrick
The Elgar Festival has unveiled its 2026 program, running May 23‑31 across Worcester, Malvern and Pershore. Highlights include a new multidisciplinary suite by Nakisha Swatton inspired by Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a women‑composer choral concert by the Jenny Lind Singers, and...
Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists Programme Announces 2026-27 Cohort & 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Artists Programme marks its 25th anniversary in the 2026-27 season, unveiling a new cohort of nine singers and two conductor‑répétiteurs. The celebration includes a two‑day Linbury Theatre festival featuring chamber operas, recitals, and a retrospective...
Teddy Swims’ The Ugly Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets
Teddy Swims announced The Ugly Tour, a 32‑date North American arena run kicking off on September 22, 2026, in Kansas City and concluding November 18 in Los Angeles. The tour follows a blockbuster festival season that included Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and a...
CLOWN Talks SLIPKNOT's Look Outside Your Window, Reveals Guest Spot From CRISTINA SCABBIA
After more than a decade of speculation, Slipknot’s experimental side project Look Outside Your Window finally saw a release, debuting on Record Store Day and circulating on vinyl among collectors. Recorded in 2008 alongside All Hope Is Gone, the ten‑track album...
Thrown Release New Single “Split”
Swedish hardcore/metalcore band Thrown released a new standalone single titled “split,” featuring chunky, bass‑heavy riffs and a hint of nu‑metal. The track drops without an album announcement, suggesting a larger release may be on the horizon. It is immediately available...
PHIL CAMPBELL's Sons To Honor Late MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist At This Year's HELLA ROCK FESTIVAL
Phil Campbell's sons and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS, will headline the Hella Rock Festival on September 5 at Coventry’s HMV Empire, delivering a tribute performance after the guitarist’s March passing. The festival adds a second acoustic stage and partners...
Celine Dion Releases New French Single ‘Dansons’ Ahead Of Return To Stage
Celine Dion has dropped a new French single, “Dansons,” written with longtime partner Jean‑Jacques Goldman, just two weeks after announcing a 16‑date Paris residency. The track marks her first original release since the 2023 Love Again soundtrack and follows her 2019 Courage album. Tickets...
Self-Reclaimed: Crystal Murray Interviewed
Paris‑born singer‑songwriter Crystal Murray has issued her first independent EP, "Anatomy Of A Cry," after a cathartic two‑hour sob at a Stockholm Philharmonic concert. The six‑track record, co‑written with French guitarist Adrian Edeline, fuses raw R&B vocals, shoegaze guitars and...
The Crazy Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Signature Hit, 'The Gambler'
“The Gambler,” written by Don Schlitz in 1976 while working nights as a computer operator, struggled to find a home in Nashville due to its unconventional structure. Bobby Bare cut the first version in April 1978, but it was Kenny Rogers’...