The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist was announced on Wednesday (September 10) at a launch event for the British press in central London, in recognition of twelve acclaimed albums released by U.K. and Irish artists over the past year. This year’s nominees include Sam Fender’s People Watching, Fontaines D.C.’s Romance, PinkPantheress’ Fancy That, Wolf Alice’s The…… read more »
A vibrant flashmob recently took place on a street in Paris, with thirty musicians and singers delivering a stunning live performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The theatrical rendition captivated onlookers at a busy intersection in the city, complete with a full band setup including drums, piano, and speakers. The event, guided by pianist Julien Cohen…… read more »
The Doors’ 60th Anniversary concert is set to take place on October 30 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater, featuring original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside Perry Farrell, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo, and other notable musicians including members of Guns N’ Roses and Candlebox. The event, officially titled “A 60th Anniversary Doors…… read more »
Dua Lipa continued her tradition of honoring hometown artists during her Radical Optimism Tour stop in Boston on Tuesday night (September 9), as the pop superstar paid tribute to rock legends Aerosmith by covering their 1998 hit “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” at TD Garden. This follows similar city-specific tributes, including recent performances…… read more »
The 2025 BMI Troubadour Award dinner took place in Nashville on Monday night (September 8), honoring John Fogerty’s influential career with high-energy performances of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics by Lainey Wilson, Jesse Welles, Z.Z. Top’s Billy Gibbons, and the War and Treaty. “I hope I’m worthy of all this attention,” Fogerty humbly said during the…… read more »
Role Model (real name Tucker Pillsbury) has scored his first No. 1 on a songs-based Billboard chart with “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” which tops the Adult Alternative Airplay chart this week. The track also achieved new peaks on Alternative Airplay (No. 3) and Rock & Alternative Airplay (No. 7), and reached No. 17…… read more »
Jack White praised Nine Inch Nails’ Peel It Back Tour after attending their show on Saturday night (September 6) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. White attended the gig with his wife Olivia Jean and his Dead Weather bandmate Alison Mosshart of the Kills, and after the show he shared a backstage photo of him with NIN…… read more »
Spinal Tap has partnered with Liquid Death to release an extremely limited-edition 11-pack of canned Still Mountain Water. In an homage to the original movie’s iconic scene featuring special amps that “go to 11,” only 11 sets of the exclusive 11-pack of beverages are available at $1,100 each, each signed by the band’s fictional members…… read more »
In a new interview with Variety, Matt Shultz of Cage the Elephant reflects on opening for the reunited Oasis on their Live ’25 Tour. “It has definitely been surreal,” Shultz says of the experience. “It’s incredibly humbling.” Growing up playing Oasis songs with his brother Brad inspired Cage the Elephant’s formation, and now the band…… read more »
On Monday (September 8), the Eagles took to social media to announce that they have extended their Las Vegas Sphere residency into January 2026. The legendary classic rock band has just added four additional shows to their historic run at the state of the art Vegas venue, with newly scheduled shows set to take place…… read more »