During an interview with Eddie Trunk on Wednesday (September 24), Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil revealed that he has suffered a total of four strokes over the years. The most recent one in December 2024 was the most severe, forcing the band to delay their Las Vegas residency. “Two of ’em I didn’t even know…… read more »
Spotify has removed over 75 million spammy tracks in the past year and is intensifying efforts to combat AI-related abuses on its platform through a three-pronged approach. The streaming service will be implementing a new impersonation policy to protect artists from unauthorized AI voice cloning, while updating its spam filter to detect and block mass…… read more »
On Wednesday (September 24), Darius Rucker revealed that he has formed a supergroup called Howl Owl Howl with R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman. According to a press release, the band’s sound “fuses organic roots rock with an open-minded alternative flair.” The trio will release their debut single, “My Cologne,” on…… read more »
On Wednesday (September 24), The Rolling Stones announced that they are releasing a Super Deluxe box set of their 1976 album, Black and Blue, on November 14. The collection will feature six previously unreleased songs, including a Jagger/Richards original titled “I Love Ladies,” a cover of the Shirley & Company classic, “Shame, Shame, Shame” (which…… read more »
The 2025 Independent Music Awards were held at London’s Roundhouse on Tuesday night (September 23), and Fontaines D.C., Gilles Peterson, Ezra Collective, and Bon Iver were among the notable winners recognized during the ceremony. Fontaines D.C.’s Grammy-nominated record, Romance, won Best Album, while their current label XL Recordings secured Best Independent Record Label. Ezra Collective…… read more »
During an appearance on a recent episode of the podcast Queer the Music, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford revealed that he married his longtime partner, Thomas, last year in what he described as “a beautiful, simple ceremony.” The small wedding took place outside of the couple’s home in Phoenix, where they have lived for decades.…… read more »
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts will headline the third annual Harvest Moon charity concert on October 25 at the Painted Turtle summer camp in Lake Hughes, California, joined by Beck and special guest Lana Del Rey. The event supports the Painted Turtle, which offers summer camp experiences for children with serious medical conditions, and…… read more »
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, producer Andrew Watt confirms that he is working with The Rolling Stones on their upcoming album, following his role in producing their 2023 Grammy-winning record, Hackney Diamonds. While the 34-year-old producer didn’t share many specific details of the new recording sessions, Watt did share that his creative partnership…… read more »
Previously unseen footage from Nirvana’s February 17, 1990 concert at Iguanas in Tijuana, Mexico, is up for auction at Bonhams and is expected to fetch $100,000 to $150,000. The 45-minute video captures the band’s 13-song set promoting their debut album, Bleach, and features frontman Kurt Cobain smashing two guitars, a homemade pink Mustang and a…… read more »
Following last week’s reissue of the 1973 album, Buckingham Nicks, Stevie Nicks took to Instagram on Monday (September 22) to share a pre-fame letter she wrote to her parents while recording the project with Lindsey Buckingham. The soon-to-be 25-year-old singer revealed her hopes and dreams for the future, assuring her family that all her hard…… read more »