Wet Leg Played First-Ever SNL UK. Also, the Audio Mix Rocked
Wet Leg headlined the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering live renditions of “Mangetout” and “Catch These Fists” from their sophomore album Moisturizer. The performance stood out not only for the band’s energy but also for an audio mix that critics say outshines the US version of SNL. The UK show will return on March 28 with host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice, while the US edition airs on April 4 featuring Jack Black and Jack White. The contrast highlights a growing emphasis on production quality in transatlantic television formats.
Interpol Debut New Song “See Out Loud” At São Paulo Concert: Watch
Interpol unveiled a new track, “See Out Loud,” at a March 19 concert in São Paulo, then performed it again at Lollapalooza Brazil. The song showcases guitarist Daniel Kessler on vocals and leans into a disco‑tinged, dance‑floor vibe unlike recent releases....
BTS Set South Korean Concert Attendance Record with THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG
BTS returned to the stage with a 60‑minute Netflix‑live concert, BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, staged at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. The event attracted 104,000 fans in person, breaking South Korea’s public concert attendance record previously held by PSY. The...
Jesse Welles Announces 2026 “Red Tour”
Folk singer Jesse Welles unveiled his 2026 “Red Tour,” a 30‑city trek running from July 24 in Birmingham to October 26 in Columbus. The tour promotes his February 2025 album *Middle* and features special guests Steph Strings, Ratboys, and Hudson Freeman...
Labyrinth Soundtrack Receives 40th Anniversary Reissue
A limited‑edition vinyl reissue of the Labyrinth soundtrack has been announced to mark the film’s 40th anniversary. The special Crystal Edition drops on April 17, while a standard, digitally remastered pressing ships now. The six‑track Trevor Jones score is paired with...
The Breeders Announce Summer 2026 US Tour Dates
The Breeders have released a 2026 summer US tour covering both June and August, hitting major markets from New York to Los Angeles and adding festival appearances with Team Dresch and an opening slot for My Chemical Romance in Denver. The schedule follows a...
Sean Penn Given Special “Oscar” In Ukraine After Skipping Academy Awards
Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Academy Awards to visit Ukraine, where he was awarded a custom “Ukrzaliznytsia Oscar” by the state rail company. The replica statuette was forged from metal salvaged from a railcar damaged in a Russian attack,...
Rise Against Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Alkaline Trio
Rise Against announced a 20‑date U.S. headlining tour for fall 2026, with Alkaline Trio as co‑headliner. The trek kicks off in Dallas on September 22 and concludes in Irvine, California on October 23, covering major markets such as New York, Phoenix and San Francisco....
They Might Be Giants Drop Panicked New Song “Outside Brain”: Stream
They Might Be Giants released the new single “Outside Brain,” the lead track from their forthcoming album *The World Is to Dig*. Vocalist John Flansburgh says the song captures “mania panic,” evoking a nightmare‑like chase. The album is scheduled for an...
Butthole Surfers to Release Long-Shelved Album After the Astronaut
American alternative rock group Butthole Surfers will finally issue the long‑shelved album After the Astronaut on June 26, 2026. The record, originally slated after 1996’s Electric Larryland, was blocked by Capitol Records and later altered by Hollywood Records into the 2001...
Cast of Sinners Performs “I Lied to You” At 2026 Oscars: Watch
At the 2026 Oscars, the cast of *Sinners* took the stage to perform the film’s Oscar‑nominated song “I Lied to You.” The live rendition featured a lineup of musicians and actors including Miles Caton, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, and Misty Copeland. *Sinners* topped this...
Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL
Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4, marking his fifth stint as host and earning him entry into the show’s exclusive Five‑Timers club. Musical guest Jack White returns for his sixth appearance, pairing the two rock icons on the...
Ric Grenell Steps Down as Kennedy Center President
Ric Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after a turbulent year marked by a Trump‑backed "America First" overhaul. Appointed interim president in February 2025, Grenell redirected programming toward classical, patriotic content, renamed the venue to include...
RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition
Rush has unveiled an expanded 40th‑anniversary reissue of *Grace Under Pressure*, offered in both vinyl and CD box‑set formats. The Super Deluxe Edition features a 2025 remaster, an alternate Terry Brown mix, a 1984 Toronto live recording, and Dolby Atmos...
How The Whitest Kids U’ Know’s Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy
The Whitest Kids U’ Know finally released their animated space comedy *Mars* after a seven‑year gestation that included a major format shift and a tragic loss. Founding member Trevor Moore died in August 2021 when the project was about 60% funded, prompting...
Robyn Throws It Back to 2002 on New Song “Blow My Mind”: Stream
Swedish pop star Robyn has reworked her 2002 track “Blow My Mind” into a new single dedicated to her three‑year‑old son, serving as the lead song from her upcoming ninth album Sexistential, due March 27. The refreshed version speeds up the...
Melissa Auf Der Maur Joins Billy Corgan on The Magnificent Others Podcast
Former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur appeared on Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, revisiting their shared musical history. They recounted meeting at a 1991 Smashing Pumpkins show, her eventual recruitment into Hole, and her later stint with the Pumpkins...
Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour
Australian synth‑pop duo Empire of the Sun unveiled their “Ask That God: Afterlife” 2026 North American tour, kicking off at Red Rocks on August 11 and wrapping in Las Vegas on October 9. The itinerary spans more than 30 venues, including major festivals...
Big Thief Announce 2026 Leg of “Somersault Slide 360 Tour”
Big Thief has unveiled the second leg of its “Somersault Slide 360” tour, covering Europe in spring and North America in late summer and fall 2026. The European segment features sold‑out shows in major cities such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris,...
Bleachers Announce 2026 North American Tour, Share New Song “Dirty Wedding Dress”: Stream
Bleachers unveiled the new single “dirty wedding dress,” the lead track from their forthcoming fifth album, everyone for ten minutes. The band also released the full album tracklist and announced a 2026 North American tour that kicks off on June 5...
Lucy Dacus Announces New 2026 North American Tour Dates
Singer‑songwriter Lucy Dacus unveiled a new leg of her North American tour scheduled for July 2026. The itinerary adds shows in Madison, Grand Rapids, Toronto, Cleveland, Kingston, North Adams and Asbury Park, flanked by festival slots at Winnipeg Folk Festival,...
Roc Nation Claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drew 4.157 Billion Views in 24 Hours
Roc Nation claims Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show amassed 4.157 billion worldwide views within 24 hours, a figure that surpasses all prior records across broadcast and digital platforms. Independent metrics from Nielsen and Adobe report 128.2 million live viewers, placing the performance fourth...
Alleged Sexual Abuser Max Landis to Develop New G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount
Paramount is developing a new G.I. Joe film by commissioning two separate scripts—one from Danny McBride and another from Max Landis—and intends to fuse them into a single screenplay. Landis, whose career stalled after multiple abuse accusations, returns to a major studio project...
AMC Theaters to Save Its Best Seats for A-List and Stubs Members
AMC Theaters announced it will reserve its preferred premium seating for A‑List and Stubs Premiere members later this year. The move follows an earnings‑call statement that the chain wants to guarantee the best seats for its top customers. Non‑subscribers will...
Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement with Trump Over Use Of “Hold On, I’m Coming”
Isaac Hayes’ estate settled its lawsuit against former President Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of the 1966 hit “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The estate had sued for $3 million, citing more than 130 instances of the song at campaign events,...
Diljit Dosanjh Achieves Biggest Ticket Pre-Sale for South Asian Act in North American History
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh shattered Live Nation’s North American pre‑sale record for a South Asian act, moving 130,000 tickets in just two days. The momentum includes sold‑out arena performances at Madison Square Garden, Rogers Centre and Chase Center. The sales...