Myles Kennedy Names His Top Five Vocalists of All Time
Rock vocalist Myles Kennedy, known for his work with Alter Bridge and Slash, revealed his personal list of the five greatest singers of all time. He placed David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jeff Buckley, Paul Rodgers and Freddie Mercury at the top of his ranking, citing each artist’s unique vocal qualities and artistic impact. The list offers a rare glimpse into the influences shaping Kennedy’s own powerful delivery. Fans and industry observers see the selection as a bridge between classic and contemporary vocal excellence.
Suki Waterhouse Announces 2026 North American Tour
Suki Waterhouse announced her 2026 North American “Loveland” tour, kicking off in Phoenix on July 22 and wrapping in Chicago on October 17. The itinerary covers 24 cities, including festival slots at Lollapalooza and the Hinterland Music Festival, and features Charlotte Lawrence,...
BTS Kick Off “ARIRANG” US Tour: See the 23-Song Setlist
BTS launched the North American leg of their ARIRANG World Tour with a two‑night kickoff at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, delivering a 23‑song set that blended new album tracks with longtime hits. The opening show featured fresh songs like...
Foo Fighters Rip Through “Caught in the Echo” And “Child Actor” On SNL UK: Watch
Foo Fighters made their first late‑night TV appearance on SNL UK, performing "Caught in the Echo" and "Child Actor" to promote their new album Your Favorite Toy. The show marked the return of longtime guitarist Pat Smear, who recovered from...
SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Exploring Merger: Report
SiriusXM and iHeartMedia are in early talks to merge, potentially uniting the nation’s largest satellite radio service with the biggest terrestrial radio network. The deal, reportedly backed by music veteran Irving Azoff and private‑equity firm Apollo Global Management, would combine...
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Tease New Techno Album
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announced that their 28th studio album is complete, showcasing a high‑intensity techno track in an Instagram video posted on April 24. The band, traditionally known for psych‑rock, appears to be pivoting toward electronic dance music...
Queens of the Stone Age Perform with Nick Oliveri for First Time in 12 Years: Watch
Queens of the Stone Age reunited with former bassist and vocalist Nick Oliveri for the first time in 12 years during a Joshua Tree, California show on April 24. Oliveri joined frontman Josh Homme on stage to sing the Rated R...
Heavy Song of the Week: Korn’s Artistic Renaissance Continues on “Reward the Scars”
Korn has dropped the new single “Reward the Scars,” continuing the sleek, bleak direction they embraced after their 2007 untitled album and the artistic renaissance sparked by 2019’s *The Nothing*. The track mixes murky avant‑garde textures with an emotionally direct...
RZA Makes Direct Pitch to Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Into Rock Hall
Wu‑Tang Clan has been confirmed for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, prompting front‑man RZA to humorously suggest former President Barack Obama could present the honor. RZA, a longtime Obama fan, said in interviews that...
Amaia Performs with a Chair Flute in New Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Spanish singer‑songwriter Amaia performed her inaugural Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s office, delivering six songs from her catalog. Mid‑set she introduced a makeshift flute crafted from a plastic folding chair, using it for a striking solo between “C’est La Vie”...
Kacey Musgraves Covers SZA’s “Kill Bill” On BBC 1 Live Lounge: Watch
Kacey Musgraves visited BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her forthcoming album *Middle of Nowhere*. She performed the lead single “Dry Spell” and delivered a country‑pop rendition of SZA’s chart‑topping “Kill Bill”. The cover reimagines the R&B revenge anthem as a sweet‑sour murder...
50th Anniversary of Ramones’ Debut Album To Be Celebrated with Reissues, Museum Exhibit, and Special Events
The Ramones’ self‑titled debut album turns 50 on April 23, 2026, prompting a series of commemorations. Rhino announced new vinyl, CD and deluxe box‑set reissues slated for release before year‑end. The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas will open an official Ramones...
CoSign: Friko’s Something Worth Waiting For Is Worth Every Mile
Chicago indie rock outfit Friko returns with its sophomore album Something Worth Waiting For, building on the buzz generated by 2024 debut Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here. The record showcases a fuller band—guitarist Korgan Robb and bassist...
Andy Serkis’ Animal Farm Is an Abomination: Review
Andy Serkis’ animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm arrives in theaters on May 1 2026, backed by Angel Studios. The film features a star‑studded voice cast including Seth Rogen, Kathleen Turner, Glenn Close and Gaten Matarazzo. Critics slam the movie for a saccharine...
Corey Feldman Performs “Smooth Criminal” With Alien Ant Farm, Shows Off His Michael Jackson Moves: Watch
Corey Feldman joined rock band Alien Ant Farm onstage for their signature cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood. Dressed in the iconic white suit, hat and blue shirt from the 1988 video,...
Deezer Says It’s Getting Spammed with AI Songs
Deezer reports that AI‑generated tracks now account for 44% of its daily uploads, even though they represent only 1‑3% of listener consumption. Roughly 75,000 AI songs are added each day, amounting to about two million per month, creating sizable moderation...
Billy Idol Saw It Coming
In 1993 Billy Idol printed his internet address on the sleeve of the cyber‑themed album *Cyberpunk*, foreshadowing the digital distribution era. Over three decades later he released *Dream into It* using the same modest home‑studio setup, echoing the DIY ethos...
Fred Durst to Lil Wayne: Let’s Start a “Gathering” For Artists “Uninvited” By Coachella and Grammys
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst announced on X that he wants to create a new gathering for musicians who are repeatedly left out of major festivals and award shows. The idea was sparked by a tweet from rapper Lil Wayne, who lamented being...
Beck Wants to “Ride Lonesome” On New Song: Stream
Beck has released a new single titled “Ride Lonesome,” a folk‑inflected ballad that harks back to the sound of his 2014 Grammy‑winning album *Morning Phase*. Produced by Beck and mixed by Nigel Godrich, the track features acoustic guitar, piano, slide...
FORM’s 2026 Lineup Is Led by Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker
Arizona’s FORM festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker, Blood Orange, Kamasi Washington and Disclosure. The three‑day event runs October 9‑11 at the desert community of Arcosanti, with a schedule that eliminates overlapping sets. Supporting acts...
Ceremony Return With “Other Hells,” First New Song in Four Years: Stream
California punk outfit Ceremony has broken a four‑year recording silence with the single “Other Hells.” The track marks a deliberate swing back to the fast‑paced hardcore that defined the band’s early releases, while still threading in the synth textures of...
Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, and Chandler Levack on the Messy Indie Sleaze of Mile End Kicks: Podcast
Mile End Kicks is a new indie film set in Montreal’s 2011 blog‑rock scene, starring Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick and written‑directed by Chandler Levack. The story follows a music critic entangled with the bands she covers, blending raw personal anecdotes...
Guns N’ Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song “Black Leather” Live for First Time: Watch
Guns N’ Roses finally performed the 1993 cover "Black Leather" live on Saturday at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, Brazil. The track, originally written by Sex Pistols members and popularized by The Runaways, had never been played in concert despite appearing on *The Spaghetti Incident?*. Bassist Duff McKagan...
Dave Chappelle Says He May Bring Back Chappelle’s Show — With Eddie Murphy’s Help
Dave Chappelle told AP News he is now open to reviving his early‑2000s sketch series after a recent conversation with Eddie Murphy. The idea emerged during Chappelle’s AFI Life Achievement Award speech, where Murphy suggested a new Chappelle’s Show movie...
BTS at MetLife Stadium: How to Get Tickets for Sold-Out New York Shows
BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour will hit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 1‑2, 2026, the largest U.S. venue on the leg with over 82,000 seats. Both dates sold out instantly during the January presale, driving a hot secondary market. Resale listings...
All Hail Kacey Musgraves and Her Horse-Riding, George Strait-Covering, New Music Premiering Coachella Set
Kacey Musgraves opened Coachella’s Weekend Two by riding onto the stage on a horse, turning a simple entrance into a headline‑making moment. She debuted her new single “Middle of Nowhere” and performed two unreleased tracks, “Back on the Wagon” 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...
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...
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*,...
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,"...
FernGully Returning as Live-Action Movie, Years After Those Avatar Jokes
Amazon MGM announced a live‑action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic FernGully, with indie filmmaker Marielle Heller writing and directing. The studio deliberately sidesteps the term “remake,” positioning the project as a tribute that will extend the film’s environmental themes...
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...
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....
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...
Massive Attack and Tom Waits Release New Single “Boots on the Ground”: Stream
British trip‑hop pioneers Massive Attack have dropped a new single, “Boots on the Ground,” featuring the gravel‑voiced Tom Waits. The politically charged track, accompanied by a striking visual montage, will be issued on a 12‑inch vinyl whose proceeds are pledged...
Mel Brooks Reveals Official Title for Spaceballs 2 in New Teaser: Watch
Mel Brooks confirmed that a sequel to his 1987 parody *Spaceballs* will hit theaters on April 23, 2027, under the official title *Spaceballs: The New One*. The film reunites original stars including Brooks, Bill Pullman, and Rick Moranis, while adding...
Rock Hall Fixes Oasis’ Lineup Oversight, Will Induct Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame corrected an oversight by adding Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan, Oasis’s original bassist, to its 2026 inductee list. Guigsy, who performed on the band’s landmark albums *Definitely Maybe*, *(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?* and *Be...
Ariana Grande Joins the Circle of Trust in Focker In-Law Trailer: Watch
Ariana Grande has been cast as the fiancée of Greg Focker in the upcoming legacy sequel *Focker In‑Law*, slated for a November 25, 2026 theatrical release. The film reunites original stars Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo, while adding newcomers Skyler...
As Deep as the Grave Trailer Resurrects Val Kilmer, Proves Grave Not That Deep
The independent historical drama *As Deep as the Grave* will feature the late Val Kilmer, whose performance was recreated with generative‑AI after his 2025 death. Kilmer’s estate approved the digital resurrection, allowing him to appear at multiple ages as Father Fintan,...
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...
Jury Finds Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Live Events Market
A New York federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary liable for illegally monopolizing the live‑events market, concluding a landmark antitrust case brought by 39 states and the District of Columbia. The verdict follows a Department of...
Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection
The Criterion Collection has issued a 4K Ultra HD version of Monty Python’s *Life of Brian*, restored under the supervision of co‑director Terry Gilliam and presented in Dolby Vision HDR. The set bundles new audio commentaries from Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle,...
The Spielberg Steelbook Spotlight Collection Is a Movie Fan’s Must-Have
Steven Spielberg’s eight iconic films—*Jaws*, *Close Encounters*, *Raiders*, *E.T.*, *Jurassic Park*, *Schindler’s List*, *Saving Private Ryan* and *War of the Worlds*—are being issued in a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook Spotlight Collection. The set bundles the remastered movies with more than 25 hours of behind‑the‑scenes...
G. Love Loses Reported $424,000 in Crypto Account Hack
G. Love, the frontman of G. Love & Special Sauce, disclosed that a fake Ledger app on the Apple App Store allowed hackers to drain his retirement crypto account, costing him about 5.92 Bitcoin—roughly $424,000. The musician had been holding the...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s annual fan vote, introduced in 2012, aggregates all fan submissions into a single ballot that is merged with a voting pool of more than 1,200 industry experts. In 2026, New Edition received over 1 million...
Why Isn’t There a Movies Hall of Fame?
The article argues that Hollywood lacks a true "Movies Hall of Fame" comparable to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where a large voting body honors an artist’s entire legacy. Existing film honors—such as the Governors Awards, Cecil B....
No, Geese Is Not a “Psy-Op”
A recent Wired piece framed the buzz around indie band Geese as a "psy‑op," but the author contends it was simply a paid TikTok marketing campaign. Geese hired the firm Chaotic Good to distribute performance clips and simulate trends, aiming...
ENHYPEN Announce “Blood Saga” World Tour: How to Get Tickets
South Korean boy band ENHYPEN unveiled the second leg of its “Blood Saga” world tour, a 15‑date run that will hit Latin America, the United States and Europe after three sold‑out shows in Seoul’s KSPO Dome. The summer leg kicks...
Nicole Kidman Inspired to Become Death Doula by Mother’s Passing
Actress Nicole Kidman announced she is training to become a death doula after watching her mother’s final days in 2024. She described the role as non‑medical support that offers solace to the dying and their families. Kidman shared the motivation...
Amazon Brings Back 3 for $33 Sale on 4K Ultra HD Movies
Amazon is running a limited‑time 3‑for‑$33 sale on over 100 4K Ultra HD movies, ending on Monday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The lineup mixes recent Oscar winners like Weapons and Hamnet with classics such as Blade Runner, Jurassic Park, and the...