Sturgill Simpson Promises Price-Controlled Tickets for Upcoming Tour: “If I’m Lying…Sell My Bones to Davey Jones”
Sturgill Simpson announced a 29‑date “Mutiny for the Masses” U.S. tour with The Dark Clouds, starting in Austin on September 4. After pre‑sale tickets sparked fan complaints over price, Simpson posted on Instagram that the average ticket will rise only $10 compared with his 2025 tour. He argues that booking larger venues creates more low‑price seats and prevents a steep price hike. The announcement arrives amid industry‑wide scrutiny of touring costs highlighted by Avenged Sevenfold and analyst Erika Smith.
Maybe Ariana Grande Isn’t Done With Pop Music Just Yet
Ariana Grande has quietly hinted at a new pop album—rumored as “AG8”—despite earlier comments that she was stepping back from recording to focus on acting. The tease surfaced via an Instagram carousel and was amplified by TMZ and Billboard reports, suggesting...
Here Are the Lyrics to BTS’ ‘SWIM’
BTS returned from a four‑year military hiatus with "SWIM," the lead single from their seventh studio album ARIRANG. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, marking the group’s seventh chart‑topping...
Killer Lineup for Tanner Usrey’s 2026 Memorial Benefit
Tanner Usrey is hosting the Down Range Memorial Benefit on May 24, 2026 at Union 28 Tap House in Midlothian, Texas. The all‑day concert showcases a Southern‑rock lineup including The Droptines, Them Dirty Roses, Taylor Hunnicutt, Lance Roark, Kirk House and Canaan Bryce....
Opera Meets Cumbia: Andrea Bocelli to Perform at Mexico’s Zócalo With Los Ángeles Azules & Ximena Sariñana
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will headline a free concert at Mexico City’s historic Zócalo on April 18, sharing the stage with cumbia legends Los Ángeles Azules and singer‑songwriter Ximena Sariñana. The event, organized by Banco Plata and the city government, celebrates the square’s 30th...
Eden Muñoz’s ‘Mi Yo De Antes’ Hits No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart: ‘It’s Like a Big Hug to...
Eden Muñoz’s single “Mi Yo De Antes” topped Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart for the week of April 11, marking his 10th number‑one on the format. The track jumped 20% to 7.6 million audience impressions during the March 27‑April 2 tracking...
J Balvin and Ryan Castro Team Up for Collaborative Album ‘Omerta’
J Balvin and Ryan Castro announced their first collaborative album, *Omerta*, set for release on May 7, coinciding with Balvin’s birthday. The project follows a string of joint singles, high‑profile Grammy appearances, and a shared visual aesthetic inspired by classic gangster films. *Omerta*...
Elvis Presley’s Biggest Hit Was Written in 20 Minutes and Inspired Barry White to Change His Life in Juvie
Elvis Presley’s 1960 single “It’s Now Or Never,” adapted from the Italian classic “’O sole mio,” was penned by Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder in under half an hour. The song vaulted to number one across the United States, United...
36 Years Ago Today, Randy Travis Joined Willie and Waylon in the Record Books Thanks to His Most Enduring No....
Randy Travis’s ballad “Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart” topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for four consecutive weeks in early 1990, a feat not seen since Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s 1978 run. The song, from his fifth studio...
Gwendolyn ‘Blondy’ Chisolm, the Sequence Co-Founder, Dead at 66
Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm, co‑founder of pioneering hip‑hop trio The Sequence, died at 66 after a brief illness. The group broke ground in 1979 with the hit “Funk You Up,” becoming the first female act signed to Sugar Hill Records and...
Flea Makes His Solo Billboard Chart Debut, With ‘Honora’ Arriving on 6 Album Charts
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has entered the Billboard arena as a solo artist with his debut jazz album Honora. The record opened at No.2 on both the Jazz Albums and Contemporary Jazz Albums charts and placed within the...
Pond Confirms New Album ‘Terrestrials’ & 2026 North American Tour Dates
Australian psychedelic rock group Pond announced their 11th studio album, Terrestrials, slated for release on June 19 through their new Mangovision imprint. The record marks a stylistic shift, with the band imposing a “no fuzz pedal, no ballads, no Pink Floyd” rule...
Machine Gun Kelly Puts on a Cocky and Confident Australia Tour Opener
Machine Gun Kelly opened his Lost Americana tour at Perth’s RAC Arena on April 8, turning early ticket‑sale doubts into a sold‑out show. The performance combined pop‑punk anthems, hip‑hop flair, and elaborate stagecraft, including a descending guitar and pyrotechnics. While his...
RACHEL BOLAN On SKID ROW's Ongoing Singer Search: 'We Probably Have Listened To About 300 Submissions At This Point'
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan confirmed the band’s ongoing search for a new lead vocalist, conducted through a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with online music retailer Sweetwater. About 300 audition tapes have been reviewed so far, and the band stresses they will not rush...
An Important Piece of Elvis Presley Lore Is Headed To Auction
Sotheby’s will auction the cherry‑red Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar Elvis used for his 1968 comeback special. The instrument, borrowed from session guitarist Al Casey and never played by Elvis again, is expected to fetch $1‑$2 million. Bidding runs April 9‑23, with a...
Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal Is Writing an “Astrological Memoir”
Roland Orzabal, co‑founder of Tears for Fears, is releasing an “astrological memoir” titled *Welcome To Your Life: Love, Death, And Tears For Fears* on August 4, 2026. The book intertwines his personal and professional history with astrology, covering the band’s 1980s...
K. Michelle Warns “Everybody” Could Go To Jail With What She Knows About R. Kelly
R. Kelly’s former partner, singer‑songwriter K. Michelle, told BET’s The Jason Lee Show that she learned music‑business skills from the convicted star and denied experiencing abuse. She shifted blame for his child‑sex‑trafficking convictions onto victims’ mothers and warned that if...
Girl Trouble Announce First Album 23 Years: Hear “Make It Mine”
Tacoma garage‑punk duo Girl Trouble announced their first full‑length album in 23 years, titled As Is, slated for a June 26 release. The record compiles songs recorded over the past 15 years in both professional studios and home environments. It will be issued...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Cover the Clash’s ‘Clampdown’ for First Time Since 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band surprised fans at the Kia Forum by performing the Clash’s protest anthem “Clampdown” for the first time since a 2014 stint with Tom Morello. Morello, filling in for Steve Van Zandt, shared lead...
This Was All So Predictable
Kanye West, now known as Ye, launched a high‑profile comeback with his 12th album *Bully* and sold‑out shows at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium. However, the UK government barred him from performing after Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised concerns about his...
Aerosmith Considered This Album Their Real “Breakthrough,” Thanks to This Invisible Sixth Band Member
Aerosmith’s 1975 album *Toys In The Attic* is widely regarded as the band’s true breakthrough, delivering hits like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.” The record’s cohesion stemmed from a new songwriting approach and the guiding hand of producer Jack...
GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'
Gil Moore told Sonic Perspectives that while Triumph’s 2026 North American tour marks the band’s 50th‑anniversary return to the stage, he isn’t ruling out new music, leaving the possibility open for future recordings. The tour, the first in more than...
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Expand The Brotherhood Tour 2026
Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys have added a West Coast leg to The Brotherhood Tour 2026, extending the joint run from Sacramento on July 31 through Ridgefield, Washington on August 13. The expansion follows a successful eastern leg that visited Ontario, New Jersey and New York earlier...
How Harrowing Stories of Genital Mutilation (And a Bit of Reggae) Helped Inspire This 1994 Hit Song
Tori Amos’s 1994 single “Cornflake Girl” was born from a conversation about female genital mutilation and a love of reggae music. In a recent interview, Amos explains that the term “cornflake girl” refers to women who betray trust, mirroring the...
Lambrini Girls Reschedule North American Tour and Pull Out of Coachella After Phoebe Lunny Reveals Neck Fracture and “Acute Brain...
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella and postponed their North American headline tour after vocalist Phoebe Lunny fractured her neck and suffered an acute brain injury in Australia. Medical orders prohibit her from flying or performing for six weeks, prompting...
Weatherday Announce Fall North American Tour
Swedish emo/noise‑pop act Weatherday has returned with its first album in six years, Hornet Disaster, and announced a sprawling North American tour to support the release. The itinerary runs from April to May and resumes in October through November, hitting...
Carrie Underwood Praises ABC and ‘American Idol’ for “Songs of Faith” Episode
Carrie Underwood praised ABC and "American Idol" for its recent "Songs of Faith" episode, calling the theme bold and uplifting. She highlighted the show’s gentle approach to spirituality, noting it wasn’t overtly religious but inspirational. Underwood also performed her signature...
Cardi B Brings Out Meek Mill To Perform An Iconic Song In Philadelphia
Cardi B surprised her Little Miss Drama Tour audience in Philadelphia by bringing out Meek Mill, who performed his classic track “Dreams & Nightmares” at the sold‑out Xfinity Mobile Arena. The moment sparked a flood of social‑media reactions, with fans...
JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says Setlist For Upcoming 'Faithkeepers' Tour Won't Focus On 'Anything Specific'
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner said the upcoming Faithkeepers European tour will feature a varied setlist rather than focusing on specific anniversary albums. While the band will still nod to milestones like the 50‑year‑old Sad Wings of Destiny and the...
Sturgill Simpson Says He ‘Insisted’ Ticket Prices for New Tour Remain the Same As Last Year
Sturgall Simpson announced that ticket prices for his upcoming "Mutiny for the Masses" arena tour will remain essentially unchanged from last year, with only a $10 increase for general‑admission pit tickets. He emphasized that larger venues allow more low‑priced seats,...
Sign of the Times: The Cultural Moments That Changed Music (Without Us Noticing)
The article outlines three cultural forces that have silently reshaped popular music: the politically charged folk movement of the 1960s, the escapist pop surge during the late‑2000s recession, and the algorithm‑driven hit formula of the 2020s. In each era, artists...
Dopelord to Reissue ‘Sign of the Devil’ Next Month
Polish stoner/doom band Dopelord has inked a deal with Season of Mist to reissue their 2020 album *Sign of the Devil* on June 5. The reissue follows a European tour supporting Napalm Death and coincides with the recent addition of...
Brandi Carlile Offers Solo Piano Performance Of ‘Church & State’ On ‘Colbert’
Brandi Carlile appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, delivering a solo piano rendition of her new track “Church & State” from the album Returning To Myself. The interview highlighted her recent Human Tour 2026, including a Minneapolis benefit...
Country in Cabo: Riley Green to Headline Inaugural Country Splash Festival
The inaugural Country Splash festival will debut on Cabo San Lucas’ beaches from September 4‑6, 2026, headlined by Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore and electronic star Diplo. Organized by co‑founder Robert Fried, the three‑day Labor Day event pairs country music with a...
50 Cent Will Tell His Story His Way With a New Documentary
Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, announced on Instagram that he is starring in a three‑part documentary series for Hulu. The untitled series will trace his journey from a Queens upbringing, surviving nine shootings, to becoming a best‑selling rap artist and...
Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
Versatile guitarist Wayne Perkins, known for blending Southern rock with reggae on Bob Marley’s breakthrough album “Catch a Fire,” died at 74 after a stroke. In the 1970s he auditioned for the Rolling Stones, contributed solos to “Hand of Fate”...
ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'
Brazilian thrash legends SEPULTURA announced a new EP, “The Cloud Of Unknowing,” slated for April 24 on Nuclear Blast Records, while wrapping their 40th‑anniversary farewell tour. Guitarist Andreas Kisser told Metal OBS he isn’t retiring, hinting at solo projects that blend music...
A Human Performed This Cringey, AI-Generated ‘Love Song,’ and Somehow It’s Even Weirder This Way
AI music generator Do Re Mi released a novelty love song titled “Give Me Your Hand.” Singer Natalie Janz, known as Madame Madame, posted a video performing the AI‑crafted track, adding a human voice to the bizarre lyrics. The performance...
Track Premiere: Eveale – “Enter the Woodland Realm”
Transnational black metal duo Eveale has premiered the title track “Enter the Woodland Realm” from their upcoming debut album. The five‑minute epic blends folk, prog, and melodic black metal, showcasing a soulful guitar solo and atmospheric chorus. The album, produced...
The Limiñanas Announce First North American Tour in More than a Decade + New Live Album
French duo The Limiñanas announced their first North American tour in over a decade, kicking off in New York on October 24 and covering twelve cities through November 13, with Native Sun as the opening act. The tour marks a return to...
Lambrini Girls Drop Off Coachella, Reschedule Tour After Phoebe Lunny Sustains “Acute Brain Injury” & Fractured Neck
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella after vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny suffered a fractured neck and acute brain injury while touring in Australia. Doctors have ordered a six‑week recovery period, prohibiting her from flying or performing. The band postponed...
Look Back on John Schneider's Career in Country Music
John Schneider, best known as Bo Duke on *The Dukes of Hazzard*, launched a surprisingly successful country music career in the early 1980s. His 1984 album *Too Good to Stop Now* delivered his first No. 1 single, “I’ve Been Around Enough to...
More Details Emerge Regarding SLIPKNOT's Look Outside Your Window 2026 Release Plans
Slipknot’s long‑rumored side project, *Look Outside Your Window*, is set for a June 12, 2026 release at 8 AM, with a pre‑order window likely opening around May 19. A limited run of 2,300 vinyl copies will debut on Record Store Day on April 18, followed...
“Idea 1”
Kelela debuted her new single “Idea 1” at an impromptu SoHo pop‑up, drawing a crowd clad in Telfar snoods and North Face gear. The track fuses her signature pop/R&B vocal style with unexpected shoegaze‑laden guitars, marking a sonic shift from her...
Parcels Announces North American Tour
Australian‑born, Berlin‑based indie pop group Parcels announced a 2026 North American tour extending the previous arena run for their September‑released album LOVED. The itinerary starts in Mexico in June, moves to iconic U.S. venues such as Pappy & Harriet’s and...
Among The Last Five Years Superfans
The Last Five Years finally achieved a definitive revival when Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler headlined a limited‑run at Radio City Music Hall. Their megawatt vocals balanced the show’s emotional seesaw, delivering the nuanced ambiguity the piece demands. The production...
Jejune Announce First US Shows in 25+ Years & Numero Group Box Set
Late‑90s emo pioneers Jejune have their catalog reissued by the Numero Group in a five‑LP box set titled "Wait A Lifetime," released on June 19, 2026. The collection gathers the albums Junk and This Afternoon’s Malady, adds a first‑time vinyl...
Fan-Made SOPHIE Archive Launches Online
A fan‑built archive called WHOLENEW.WORLD has gone live, consolidating SOPHIE’s official releases, live recordings from 2010‑2020, and biographical material. The site invites collaborators, concert attendees, and anyone with undocumented information to contribute, though it will only host officially released tracks....
Texas Country Rebel Paul Cauthen on How He Landed on Beyoncé’s Radar
Texas singer‑songwriter Paul Cauthen, fresh from his album Book of Paul, caught Beyoncé’s attention when a family assistant who attended his high school played his tracks for the pop icon. Beyoncé’s team flew to Cauthen’s Silverlake studio, listened to his...
Ziggy Marley: On The ‘Brightside’
Ziggy Marley’s ninth studio album Brightside arrives as a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive on April 18, with a digital release slated for May 1. The record was recorded in his newly built Rebel Lion Studio in Los Angeles and co‑produced with brother...