The Library of Congress has announced the induction of 25 recordings into the National Recording Registry for 2025, recognizing their significant cultural, historical, or aesthetic contributions to America’s audio heritage. Among the honored works is Elton John’s 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, featuring classics like “Bennie and the Jets” and “Candle in the […]
Julia Baird, half-sister of the late John Lennon, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the casting decisions for the forthcoming Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes. The ambitious project, titled “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” plans to release four separate films in April 2028, each focusing on one of the band’s iconic members. The […]
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have had a momentous weekend, marked by the premiere of their collaborative short film and a dynamic performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). On Friday, April 4, the duo unveiled Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation, a candid 30-minute documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the […]
During a recent London event celebrating the launch of the Buddy Holly biography Words Of Love: Buddy Holly, Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones voiced his apprehensions regarding the influence of technology on contemporary music. Reflecting on his band’s creative process, Wood remarked, “We were throwing s*** at the wall and some of it stuck.” […]
Bruce Springsteen has officially announced the upcoming release of Tracks Vol. II: The Lost Albums, a comprehensive collection of previously unreleased material spanning from 1983 to 2018. This sequel to his 1998 box set, Tracks, aims to offer fans an in-depth look into the evolution of Springsteen’s music over three and a half decades. The […]
Lou Gramm, the original lead singer of Foreigner, has revealed that the band’s 2024 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame played a pivotal role in resolving longstanding issues with his former bandmates. Gramm departed from Foreigner in 1990 due to personal and professional differences with guitarist Mick Jones. However, the honor of […]
Canadian punk rock band Sum 41 has released a compelling cover of Rage Against the Machine’s “Sleep Now in the Fire” as part of the Spotify Singles series. This release follows their farewell tour, which concluded in January 2025, marking a poignant moment in their nearly three-decade-long career. In addition to the cover, Sum […]
Fans attending Heart’s Royal Flush Tour have expressed concern upon seeing lead singer Ann Wilson performing in a wheelchair. To address these worries, guitarist Nancy Wilson clarified that Ann’s use of the wheelchair is due to a recent elbow injury, not a recurrence of her previous health issues. Nancy emphasized, “She kicked that cancer’s ass. […]
On March 22, 2025, Dead & Company paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist of the Grateful Dead, during their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The band performed “Box of Rain,” a song closely associated with Lesh, marking the first time they played it since his passing in October […]
Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is channeling his creative energies into two ambitious projects: his debut solo album and an extensive collection of riffs for Metallica’s forthcoming release. Hammett has revealed that he has composed 767 new riffs intended for Metallica’s next album, a process he describes as both exhilarating and overwhelming. He remarked, “It […]