Charli XCX is preparing to open a new chapter in her career with the announcement of her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, set for release on July 24. The project signals a notable departure from the dance-floor energy that helped define her recent success. Instead, the singer is embracing a sound built around guitars and […]
Mastodon are heading back on the road in a major way, unveiling a sprawling North American tour for fall 2026 that pairs the progressive metal veterans with two of the most acclaimed names in modern blackgaze, Deafheaven and Alcest. The newly announced Poisonous Weapons Tour arrives at a significant moment for the Atlanta-based band. Fresh […]
A Black Crowes concert in Florida took an unexpected turn when a patriotic chant from the audience sparked a sharp response from frontman Chris Robinson and triggered boos from sections of the crowd. The moment unfolded before the band began a song during a stop on its current tour. Audience members started chanting “U.S.A.,” a […]
Metallica added another milestone to its already historic career with a record-breaking performance in Berlin that drew one of the largest concert crowds Germany has ever seen. The legendary metal band packed Olympiastadion with more than 94,000 fans during a stop on the ongoing M72 World Tour, establishing a new attendance benchmark for the iconic […]
A newly announced music festival is positioning itself as a high-profile alternative to one of the most talked-about events surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Organized by guitarist and activist Tom Morello, the Power to the People festival has assembled an impressive roster of artists from across the rock, folk and hip-hop worlds. The lineup features […]
After more than four decades of blistering riffs, lightning-fast solos, and a lasting influence on heavy music, Megadeth is preparing to bring one of metal’s most celebrated careers to a close. The legendary thrash metal group is moving forward with a farewell chapter that includes an extensive global tour and a final studio album. Rather […]
Bruce Springsteen turned Boston’s TD Garden into something far bigger than a concert venue Sunday night. For nearly three hours, the rock icon delivered a performance that felt equal parts revival meeting, protest rally, and arena-sized rock show. Backed by the E Street Band and joined throughout the night by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen leaned […]
The 2026 American Music Awards turned into a global showcase of pop dominance, fan loyalty, and genre crossover success as BTS made a triumphant return to the top of the music world. Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Queen Latifah, this year’s AMAs celebrated a music industry that […]
May 26 has delivered its share of unforgettable moments across the music world, from landmark releases and television appearances to headline-making celebrity events and tragic live concert incidents. Back in 1965, The Rolling Stones continued their rapid rise in America with an appearance on the television music program “Shindig!” Sharing the stage with Jackie DeShannon, […]
Billboard is turning up the spotlight on some of music’s most influential women as the 2026 Women in Music celebration prepares to bring together artists, executives, and cultural powerhouses for one of the industry’s biggest annual events. Set for April 29 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the ceremony continues Billboard’s long-running tradition of […]