On October 11, 2026, two founding members of the Beach Boys took the stage thousands of miles apart, creating a memorable and emotional chapter in the history of one of America’s most influential bands. Mike Love appeared at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with his touring version of the Beach Boys, while Al Jardine performed in Cerritos, […]
Kacey Musgraves traded the bright lights of an arena for the intimate atmosphere of an Austin honky-tonk, delivering an unexpected performance that celebrated her traditional country roots. The Grammy-winning singer made a surprise appearance at The White Horse in Austin, Texas, on October 8, following two sold-out performances at the city’s Moody Center during her […]
Harry Styles and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke may come from different corners of the music industry, but the two artists have discovered they share more creative ground than anyone might expect. In a new installment of Rolling Stone’s *Musicians on Musicians* series, the pair discussed everything from songwriting and musical experimentation to the pressures of […]
Aerosmith is getting back in the saddle, at least for two unforgettable nights. The legendary Boston rock band has announced two special performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 29 and November 1, 2026. The concerts mark a remarkable return for the group, which announced its retirement from touring in 2024 following […]
Country music has produced some of the most influential female performers in entertainment, but even extraordinary careers do not always translate into the genre’s highest recognition. The Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award remains an elusive achievement for several of Nashville’s biggest stars. Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Kacey […]
Vinyl collectors will have another reason to skip the usual Black Friday shopping rush and head for their neighborhood record store this November. Record Store Day Black Friday returns Nov. 27 with more than 150 limited releases headed to independent retailers. The 2026 collection stretches across generations and genres, bringing together current hitmakers, classic artists, […]
Tom Morello turned a Maryland amphitheater into a meeting place for rock and roll, activism and some serious musical firepower as the inaugural Power to the People Festival brought together generations of performers for a day built around music and civic engagement. Held October 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, the festival was […]
Michael McDonald spent decades wondering what had become of the son he and his teenage girlfriend placed for adoption. Nearly six decades later, an unexpected family connection finally provided an answer. Michael Goessling, a St. Louis man who was adopted as an infant, learned that his biological father is the Grammy-winning singer whose unmistakable voice […]
Zach Bryan turned a massive weekend at Gillette Stadium into both a career milestone and a closely watched cultural moment, breaking the venue’s attendance record while once again taking the stage in a shirt displaying a pro-Palestinian message. The country star performed for 73,538 fans Saturday night in Foxborough, Massachusetts, setting a new attendance record […]
October is starting with a crowded release schedule as some of music’s biggest names deliver new singles, albums and expanded projects across pop, R&B, hip-hop, country and alternative music. Noah Kahan is among the week’s standouts with “Draw You Out,” a new song connected to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The track serves […]