Katseye Are Finally Coming to Australia
Grammy‑nominated K‑pop girl group Katseye confirmed an exclusive fan Q&A in Sydney on May 6, linked to the pre‑order of their upcoming EP Wild, due out on August 14. The new EP follows their 2025 release Beautiful Chaos, which entered the Billboard 200’s Top 5. Formed by HYBE and Geffen via Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, Katseye have already earned multiple Platinum and Gold certifications in Australia but have never performed there. Their recent Coachella debut and member Manon’s temporary health hiatus add further buzz to the Australian launch.
Grammy-Winning Country Singer Will Return to the Coachella Stage for Surprise Weekend Two Performance
Grammy‑winning country star Kacey Musgraves has announced a surprise performance at Coachella’s second weekend, slated for Saturday, April 18, from 3:00‑3:50 p.m. at the Mojave Tent. The set comes as she prepares to release her seventh studio album, *Middle of Nowhere*,...
How Nancy Sinatra Turned Major Arguments and Something Called the “Dumb Sound” Into Massive Hits
Nancy Sinatra battled producer Lee Hazlewood to record "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" after a series of commercial flops threatened her place at Frank Sinatra’s label. Hazlewood, who originally intended the song for a male voice, finally gave her...
Who Would’ve Thought? Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s ‘Ironic’ for Canadian Rom-Com Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne released a cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 hit “Ironic” on April 15, tying the track to the soundtrack of the Canadian romantic comedy *Mile End Kicks*. The rendition mirrors the original’s soft acoustic opening before swelling into an electric‑guitar‑driven chorus,...
On This Day in 1977, Kenny Rogers Topped the Country Chart for the First Time With a Song That Got...
On April 15, 1977 Kenny Rogers achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Lucille,” a two‑week chart‑topper that launched his solo country career. The song’s storyline about a woman abandoning her family prompted an angry phone...
Coachella Announces 2026 Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule (Watch Here)
Coachella has released the full livestream schedule for weekend two of its 2026 edition, covering Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Seven stages—including the newly added Yuma stage, which replaces the Sonora tent—will stream live performances across all three...
Quavo Supports Cardi B At Florida “Little Miss Drama” Show
Cardi B’s "Little Miss Drama" tour made a splash in Florida with a sold‑out show that featured surprise guest Quavo dancing to Migos’ 2017 hit “T‑Shirt.” The appearance underscored a public reconciliation between Quavo and Cardi B after earlier tensions...
Reba McEntire Is Celebrating 50 Years of Making Music—With New Music
Reba McEntire marks 50 years in music, celebrating the milestone with a series of monthly digital music capsules that pair new songs with classic tracks. The first capsule drops on April 17, featuring the new single “One Night in Tulsa”...
Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer
Chris Stapleton’s career vaulted after his 2015 CMA performance with Justin Timberlake, turning a respected songwriter into a mainstream country star. He has released four studio albums, yet a curated list of 25 songs showcases his ability to span blues,...
Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer
Taste of Country released a ranked list of Chris Stapleton’s 25 best songs, spanning his five‑album catalog and deep cuts. The article highlights his meteoric rise after the 2015 CMA Awards duet with Justin Timberlake, which vaulted him from critical...
SLAYER: See Unboxing Video For Special 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Hell Awaits'
Metal Blade Records will issue a 40th‑anniversary re‑release of Slayer’s seminal 1985 album Hell Awaits on May 15, 2026. The collection arrives as a three‑LP vinyl box set, a gate‑fold CD earbook, and a digital package, each featuring the original seven‑track album plus...
Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson Has Some High Praise for All the Band’s Drummers Except for One, Apparently
In a recent "Get On The Bus" interview, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson extolled founding drummer Joey Jordison and newcomer Eloy Casagrande while conspicuously omitting any praise for Jay Weinberg. Wilson described Jordison as the "best that ever did it" and...
Former MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER To Join ACCEPT As 'Special Guest Artist' For Three European Shows
German‑American metal veterans Accept will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a European tour in 2026, featuring 24 headline shows across 11 countries. Former Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover will appear as a special guest artist for the first three concerts in...
Mick Jagger Admitted That This 1966 Rolling Stones Track Was “Much Nastier” Than “Under My Thumb”
Mick Jagger recently confirmed that the Rolling Stones’ 1966 track “Stupid Girl,” which appears two songs before “Under My Thumb” on the *Aftermath* album, is even more offensive than the latter. He explained the song emerged from personal relationship turmoil...
Rick Ross Reveals What Drake Must Do To Squash Beef
Rick Ross used a recent GRM Daily interview to say Drake must resolve personal issues before their long‑running feud can end. The dispute, which ignited in 2024 after Drake’s diss on “Push Ups” and Ross’s reply on “Champagne Moments,” remains...
Joe Bonamassa Recruits Jason Isbell, Trombone Shorty & More For Sound Wave Beach Weekend 2027
Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend is returning for a second edition from April 9‑11, 2027 on Miramar Beach, Florida, after a sold‑out debut. The three‑day festival will feature a star‑studded lineup including Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Trombone...
Born on This Day in 1978, the Country Singer Who Became a Superstar After Reviving a George Jones Classic With...
Chris Stapleton, born April 15, 1977 in Lexington, Kentucky, rose from Nashville songwriter to country megastar after a surprise CMA duet with pop icon Justin Timberlake on the George Jones classic “Tennessee Whiskey.” The performance sent his debut album *Traveller* soaring 6,412%...
“Wisco”
PPP’s collaborative track “Wisco,” the opening cut from the EP *Bborn Again*, has been hailed as the season’s best new electronic release. The Milan‑based Piezo, Melbourne’s DJ Plead, and New York’s DJ Python fuse deep‑house grooves, intricate sound design, and Lebanese‑infused...
Marlon Williams Leads 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards Nominations
The finalists for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards were announced, with Marlon Williams leading the pack with seven nominations thanks to his all‑Māori language album “Te Whare Tīwekaweka.” Global pop star Lorde also appears in multiple categories, including Album of...
How Miranda Lambert Helped Ella Langley Take Control on ‘Dandelion’: “She’s Just So Honest”
Miranda Lambert executive‑produced Ella Langley’s sophomore album *Dandelion* and co‑wrote its breakout single “Choosin’ Texas.” Lambert also appears on the track “Butterfly Season” and mentors Langley on artistic confidence. The lead single has shattered records, topping three Billboard charts for...
When Dolly Parton Appeared on 'Reba'
Country music legends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire teamed up in 2005 when Parton guest‑starred on the sitcom Reba. In the episode “Reba’s Rules of Real Estate,” aired April 15, she portrayed Dolly Majors, a cut‑throat real‑estate mogul. The pair...
Airmaxxing with Singer-Songwriter Simone Ruth
DC‑born singer‑songwriter Simone Ruth, 26, has expanded from music to fashion by fronting Nike’s Spring Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. She recently released the genre‑defying single “Priceless” and runs the independent label Global Crisis, aimed at a more...
ENTER SHIKARI Shares Music Video For 'Find Out The Hard Way…' From 'Lose Your Self' Album
British alternative rock outfit ENTER SHIKARI has unveiled the official video for “Find Out The Hard Way…,” the flagship track from their surprise‑released album “Lose Your Self.” The 12‑track record dropped without any prior singles or promotion, inviting fans to...
Avril Lavigne Comes Full Circle with Cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Stream
Avril Lavigne has issued a faithful cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1995 anthem “Ironic,” preserving the original arrangement and lyrical tone. The track appears on the soundtrack of the upcoming romantic‑comedy *Mile End Kicks*, slated for release on April 17. The film follows...
John Bush Thinks Anthrax Should Play Special Shows with Himself, Joey Belladonna, and Neil Turbin on Vocals
Former Anthrax frontman John Bush teamed up with his Category 7 bandmates in December to perform a set of Anthrax classics spanning *Stomp 442*, *Sound of White Noise*, *Volume 8* and *We’ve Come For You All*. The shows earned enthusiastic crowd reactions and...
Little Feat Goes Unplugged With Trey Hensley In Knoxville
Little Feat’s ongoing "Last Farewell Tour" paused its electric set on April 13, 2026 in Knoxville to deliver a five‑song acoustic segment featuring Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Trey Hensley. The collaboration covered classics like “Cajun Girl,” Allen Toussaint’s “Everything I Do Gonna...
JOHN BUSH Says He 'Would Like To' Play Special Shows With ANTHRAX Featuring Him, JOEY BELLADONNA And NEIL TURBIN
John Bush, former Anthrax vocalist and current Armored Saint frontman, staged three "Celebrating The Songs Of Anthrax" concerts in December 2025, performing material from his four Anthrax albums with his Category 7 band as backing musicians. The shows sold out, with...
Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa – Album by Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red, the breakout female MC who surged onto the scene in 2023 with *Hood Hottest Princess*, released her new 18‑track album *Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa* on April 15, 2026. The project drops the same day she celebrates her...
Newport Folk Festival Adds Dawes Duo, Punch Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Cat Power, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project and More
The Newport Folk Festival’s 2026 lineup has been bolstered with high‑profile additions, including Dawes performing as an intimate brother duo, indie rock stalwart Courtney Barnett, and the return of Cat Power after an 18‑year hiatus. Bluegrass heavyweights Punch Brothers will appear for...
On the Charts 54 Years Ago, Roberta Flack Kicked Off the Year’s Longest Run at No. 1 (Thanks to Clint...
Roberta Flack’s 1972 rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, the longest No. 1 run of any song released that year. The track, originally recorded in 1969, only gained traction after...
Video/Track Premiere: Iatt – “Walk Amongst”
Philadelphia‑based progressive black metal outfit Iatt has dropped the video for “Walk Amongst,” the sixth chapter of a seven‑part film that accompanies their forthcoming album *Etheric Realms of the Night*. The full film will premiere on July 24, while the...
Eggy Unearth Steve Miller Band’s “The Stake” For the First Time Since 2018
Eggy stopped in Salt Lake City between a West Coast co‑headlining tour and upcoming Phish aftershows, delivering two sets that mixed new material from their 2024 album Waiting Game with classic covers. The band opened with the fan‑favorite “Wayless” and...
Ekko Astral Announce New Live Album Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel
Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral, after being dropped by Topshelf Records, recorded a live album at San Francisco’s The Chapel. The album, titled “Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel,” will drop on Bandcamp on April 22, the original release...
3 Musicians Who Had to Change the Way They Played After Serious Accidents
The article profiles three iconic musicians—Tony Iommi, Liam Gallagher and Jack White—who were forced to reinvent their technique after life‑changing injuries. Iommi fashioned makeshift prosthetic fingertips after losing skin on two fingers, Gallagher discovered a passion for singing after a...
Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on How the Band Reunited: “Our Desire Is Still There”
Neurosis announced a surprise reunion and dropped a new album, *An Undying Love For A Burning World*, in September 2025. Frontman Steve Von Till explained that the band regrouped after a 2019 hiatus caused by co‑founder Scott Kelly’s misconduct, finding...
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Wu‑Tang Clan has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, a milestone the group says feels almost surreal. RZA revealed he would love former President Barack Obama to induct the legendary hip‑hop collective,...
The Rolling Stones Share Secret Vinyl Single as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have quietly issued a secret 12‑inch vinyl single titled “Rough and Twisted,” released under the decades‑old alias The Cockroaches. Only 1,000 numbered white‑label copies were pressed and distributed to independent record stores worldwide, with a full track...
YOASOBI Map Out 2026 North American Arena Tour
Japanese pop duo YOASOBI announced a six‑date North American arena tour for August 2026, kicking off at Boston’s TD Garden and concluding at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. The run follows festival slots at OSHEAGA in Montreal and Lollapalooza in Chicago...
THE ACACIA STRAIN Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating The Dead Walk & You Are Safe From God Here
The Acacia Strain announced a U.S. headline tour titled “You Are Safe From the Dead Walk Here,” running from June 4 to June 20, 2026. The band will showcase tracks from their 20‑year‑old album *The Dead Walk* and their 2025 release *You Are...
Slipknot’s M. Shawn Crahan Opens Up About His Other Band
Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn Crahan reveals that the band’s experimental side project, Look Outside Your Window, will finally be released as a vinyl‑only album on Record Store Day, April 18. The ten‑track record, recorded during the 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, features...
ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary: 'It's Incredible. It's Gone So Quickly, Really'
Iron Maiden’s guitarist Adrian Smith reflected on the band’s 50th‑anniversary “Run For Your Lives” world tour, which launched in Europe in 2025 and will hit major North American venues in 2026. The North‑American leg opens at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena and includes stops in...
Alexia Jayy Makes ‘The Voice’ History as First Black-Woman Winner
Alexia Jayy captured the Season 29 crown on NBC’s The Voice, becoming the first Black woman to win the competition in its 15‑year run. The 31‑year‑old performed on Team Adam, delivering standout renditions of classics from Aretha Franklin to Adele. Her victory...
The Hall of Fame Finally Got It Right on Joy Division/New Order
Joy Division and its successor New Order have finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ending decades of snubs. Their entry marks a rare acknowledgment of post‑punk and synth‑pop pioneers whose influence stretches from 1980s dance...
"We Had a Lot of Fun Revisiting These Songs and Hope You Enjoy. Listen LOUD." Trent Reznor Reveals Details of...
Trent Reznor and Berlin producer Boys Noize are set to release Nine Inch Noize on Friday, April 17. The 12‑track album reimagines nine classic Nine Inch Nails songs and adds electronic takes on How to Destroy Angels’ “Parasite” and Soft Cell’s “Memorabilia.” The project...
Why Women in Groups Face a ‘Collaboration Penalty’ that Stars Like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff Skip
New research reveals a pervasive "collaboration penalty" that slashes earnings for all‑women groups while solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff thrive. Across venture capital, music tours, professional sports and health‑care, women‑only teams receive dramatically less funding, lower salaries and...
The Field Reveals First Release in Eight Years
Swedish ambient techno producer Alex Wilner, known as The Field, announced his first new release in eight years – the five‑track EP "Now You Exist." The record drops on 15 May 2026 via Stockholm’s Studio Barnhus label and follows his 2018 album "Infinity Now."...
Adopt Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat, a NYC singer‑songwriter supergroup featuring Brian Dunne, Anthony D’Amato, Don DiLego and Mike Montali, has dropped its third album, *Cat Out Of Hell*. The record moves beyond a casual side‑project, delivering a cohesive folk‑rock sound that feels like...
Eddie Vedder Breaks Out Pearl Jam Deep Cut At Japan Solo Tour Kick Off In Nagoya
Eddie Vedder launched his first solo acoustic tour of Japan on Tuesday, kicking off at Nagoya’s NTK Hall. The set opened with a Pink Floyd cover and featured his first solo rendition of Pearl Jam’s deep‑cut “Parting Ways” since 2019,...
Holybones Link With Baxter Dury On Grimy New Single ‘SLUGBOY’
London electronic collective holybones have released their first official track of 2024, “SLUGBOY,” a gritty collaboration with indie singer‑songwriter Baxter Dury. The song blends holybones’ nocturnal, surround‑sound production with Dury’s abrasive, lyrical style, delivering a foreboding, desolate vibe. To promote...
Asha Jefferies Shines On New Single ‘Backwards Baby’
Australian singer‑songwriter Asha Jefferies has released her new single “Backwards Baby,” the first fresh material since her 2024 debut album Ego Ride. The track, finalized in London after multiple versions, blends digital drum beats with her emotive folk‑pop vocals and...