David Byrne brought an unexpected giant to the cozy confines of NPR’s Tiny Desk — not in size exactly, but in sound, ambition, and nostalgia. For his latest appearance on the Tiny Desk series, the former Talking Heads frontman squeezed a full ensemble of backing singers, guitarists, cellists, saxophonists and more into the modest NPR […]
At 77 years old, Robert Plant remains one of rock’s most resilient and expressive voices — and he’s still discovering fresh ways to push his artistry further. In a recent interview, Plant revealed that early on, watching Janis Joplin helped him learn techniques to “help my voice,” a surprising diplomatic nod to a fellow heavy‑hitter […]
At 77 years old, Burton Cummings, the iconic former lead singer of The Guess Who, stepped back into the spotlight — and proved that age has not dulled his power. He recently delivered a stirring rendition of the band’s beloved classic “These Eyes,” and fans watching both in person and online responded with awe. What […]
David Coverdale, the powerful and distinctive voice behind Whitesnake, is calling it a day. After more than five decades in rock music — including his early years with Deep Purple and the global success of Whitesnake in the 1980s and beyond — Coverdale has announced his retirement at age 74. In a heartfelt video message, Coverdale spoke directly […]
The once‑unstoppable momentum of Radiohead has encountered a subtle but significant upheaval. Long celebrated as the voice of alienation, the anxieties of modern life and the future’s ghost‑echoes, the Oxford quintet now find themselves in a novel limbo: touring as a “greatest‑hits” act whose prophetic relevance seems to have caught up with—and maybe overtaken—them. For […]
Half a century after its initial release, Pink Floyd’s seminal 1975 album Wish You Were Here is getting the deluxe treatment with the upcoming Wish You Were Here 50 edition. Set for release on December 12, 2025, via Sony Music, the anniversary collection aims to give longtime fans and new listeners alike a deeper dive into one of progressive rock’s most enduring […]
The iconic rock band Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a major return to stage with their “Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour, scheduled for summer 2026. Marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s original Carnival of Sins tour and their 45th year as a group, the outing promises a full‑throated celebration of their legacy and live performance […]
Many of the rock bands that helped define the 1970s are still touring today, yet many of them no longer include even a single founding member. That curious fact raises questions about identity, legacy and what it really means to be a “band” decades on. What started as a vehicle of creative energy and youthful […]
In the early 1990s, as grunge and alternative rock surged, one band emerged that garnered the respect not just of fans but of peers. Alice in Chains — known for their dark, textured riffs and haunting vocal harmonies — were singled out by Lars Ulrich of Metallica as something special: “the ’90s Black Sabbath,” he said. Ulrich explained that […]
Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s pop‑rock group The Monkees, is preparing to lead a 60th‑anniversary celebration of the band next year, marking a remarkable chapter in music history. The Monkees began life as a made‑for‑television band in the mid‑1960s but evolved into bona fide pop‑rock hit‑makers. They were responsible for iconic songs […]