Irish rock veterans U2 have surprised fans with the release of a politically charged new EP titled Days of Ash. The project represents the band’s first set of original music in nearly ten years and signals a return to their longstanding tradition of fusing rock with social commentary. The opening track, “American Obituary,” is a […]
A wave of high-profile departures is reshaping the roster at the Wasserman Group, as singer-songwriter Laufey is reportedly the latest artist to cut ties with the talent agency amid mounting controversy surrounding its founder, Casey Wasserman. The reported split follows the release of Justice Department documents that included decades-old email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine […]
Willow stepped onto the Blue Note Jazz Club stage in Hollywood with the kind of quiet confidence that makes a packed room lean in closer. The performance marked the celebration of her surprise album petal rock black, released just days earlier on Feb. 16, and the intimacy of the venue proved to be the perfect […]
Lana Del Rey has stepped back into the spotlight with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” a haunting new single that signals the next chapter of her evolving artistry. The track serves as the latest preview of her forthcoming album Stove, and it finds the singer leaning into the stripped-down, cinematic style that has long […]
Dee Snider, longtime lead singer of Twisted Sister, has directly addressed the swirling rumors about his health following his recent departure from the band and the cancellation of their much-anticipated 50th anniversary tour. The 70-year-old rocker reassured fans that he is not dying, despite speculation that followed the announcement that he was stepping back for […]
February 13th has seen a colorful cross-section of music history, filled with iconic debuts, strange roadblocks, and soulful tributes. In 1961, Frank Sinatra took the reins of his career by founding Reprise Records, a move that gave artists greater autonomy in an era of studio dominance. Four years later, Gary Lewis laid down “Count Me […]
After more than two decades as one of music’s most inventive acts, Gorillaz are finally heading to Studio 8H. The animated band will make its long-awaited Saturday Night Live debut on March 7, NBC confirmed Thursday. The episode will be hosted by Ryan Gosling, marking a notable first for the Damon Albarn-led project, which formed […]
February 12 stands as a jam-packed date in music history, spotlighting genre-defining moments and unexpected turns from some of the industry’s most iconic figures. In 1956, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins stepped into the studio to conjure “I Put a Spell on You,” a fiery blend of blues and theatricality that would leave an indelible mark on […]
February 11 has played host to a parade of pivotal music moments, spanning multiple decades and genres. In 1963, The Beatles hit Abbey Road Studios to lay down two of their most electric early tracks: the raucous “Twist & Shout” and the punchy “I Saw Her Standing There.” Just one year later, Beatlemania officially touched […]
Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood are pushing back against the unauthorized use of music from Phantom Thread in the documentary Melania, adding a creative rights dispute to the film’s already noisy release cycle. The pair say a piece of Greenwood’s score was included without proper consultation, an issue they argue runs afoul of the […]