A major new tribute album celebrating the songwriting legacy of Shane MacGowan is bringing together an unusually wide circle of musicians, actors, and cultural figures to reinterpret the work of the late Pogues frontman. The project, titled 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, will arrive on November 13 through Rubyworks. More than two […]
Music history rarely sticks to one storyline, and March 13 is a reminder of just how many directions a single day can take the industry. One of the date’s biggest modern milestones arrived in 1993 when Eric Clapton’s live album Unplugged climbed to the top of the U.S. album chart. The stripped-down project captured Clapton […]
Each spring, Austin becomes a hub of global music discovery as South by Southwest brings artists, industry leaders, and fans together for one of the largest cultural festivals in the world. The 2026 edition, running March 12 through March 18, will again transform venues, parks, and streets across the city into stages. While many SXSW […]
March 12 has proven to be a memorable date across decades of music history, marking milestone achievements, chart-topping hits, and the legacy of influential artists. One of the most notable moments associated with the date occurred in 1955 when jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker died in New York City at the age of 34. Known by […]
Metallica has responded to growing fan frustration over the ticketing process for its upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, acknowledging that buying seats for the highly anticipated shows was far from easy. The legendary heavy metal band is preparing for a major run titled Life Burns Faster, a multi-month residency at the Sphere that […]
March 11 has proven to be a memorable date in music history, with milestones ranging from groundbreaking albums to legal decisions that reshaped the industry. One of the most remarkable achievements tied to the day occurred in 1978 when Meat Loaf’s debut album Bat Out of Hell began what would become a legendary run on […]
March 10 has delivered a surprising range of milestones across the music world, blending landmark recordings, chart triumphs, and moments of reflection on influential artists. One of the most influential studio sessions in pop history began on this date in 1966 when The Beach Boys started recording the instrumental track for “God Only Knows.” Led […]
For decades, Jack White has been celebrated for his guitar riffs, restless creativity, and unmistakable stage presence. Now the musician is turning attention to another part of his craft that often lives in the shadow of the music itself: the words. A new book titled Jack White: Collected Lyrics & Selected Writing Volume 1 gathers […]
March 9 stands as a day packed with pivotal moments in modern music history, from career-defining releases to tragic losses that reshaped the industry. One of the most influential milestones arrived in 1987 when U2 released The Joshua Tree. The album quickly became a defining statement of the band’s sound and ambition, blending expansive rock […]
March 6 stands as a fascinating snapshot of music’s evolving story, with key moments that stretch from Motown soul to modern pop and electronic music. One of the most memorable milestones came in 1965 when The Temptations reached the top of the U.S. charts with the soulful anthem “My Girl.” Written by Smokey Robinson, the […]