Billy Corgan has never been shy about sharing his views on the music industry, and his latest comments are stirring fresh conversation about the trajectory of rock music. Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast The Magnificent Others, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman reflected on how dramatically the cultural presence of rock changed toward the […]
The Outside Lands Music Festival is preparing for another massive summer gathering in San Francisco, revealing a lineup that blends pop, rock, hip hop, and electronic music for its 2026 edition. The three day event will return to Golden Gate Park from August 7 through August 9. Organizers have tapped pop innovator Charli XCX, Australian […]
Metallica is amplifying its presence in Las Vegas next October with an expanded residency at the Sphere, adding six new shows to the previously announced slate due to overwhelming fan demand. The residency, known as “Life Burns Faster,” was unveiled late last month as a series of eight performances throughout October 2026 at the innovative […]
British rock icons Radiohead have publicly rebuked the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency after a version of their song Let Down appeared in a government video on social media. The clip, posted in February by ICE and amplified by Department of Homeland Security and White House accounts, used a choral rendition of the […]
A documentary focused on Melania Trump is making headlines for more than its subject matter. The film’s soundtrack has sparked controversy after it emerged that music by Jonny Greenwood was included without his approval. Greenwood, widely respected for both his role in Radiohead and his award-winning film scores, reportedly objected to the use of his […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially rolled out its 2026 nominees, and the ballot reads like a master class in modern music history. Seventeen artists and groups are in the running this year, representing a broad sweep of styles that underscore how expansive the definition of rock and roll has become. From […]
Atlanta’s beloved Shaky Knees Music Festival is back with a star-studded lineup for its 13th edition, returning to Piedmont Park in September 2026. The three-day celebration of alternative and indie music will run from September 18 through 20, bringing a riveting mix of established artists and fresh favorites to the festival’s four stages. Headlining the […]
The Louder Than Life 2026 festival has unveiled an enormous four-day lineup in Louisville, Kentucky, that promises to be one of the most ambitious rock and metal events of the year. Scheduled from September 17 through September 20, the festival’s bill boasts nearly 200 artists performing across several stages, uniting generations of fans and genres […]
For nearly a year, Foo Fighters fans have been puzzling over the abrupt departure of drummer Josh Freese. Now, frontman Dave Grohl has finally spoken at length about the lineup change, offering clarity on a decision that has dominated rock headlines. Freese, a veteran drummer who stepped in after the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins […]
Jay Buchanan has always possessed one of rock’s most commanding voices, but for his first solo album, he decided to test just how far that voice could travel when stripped of everything familiar. The Rival Sons frontman retreated alone into California’s Mojave Desert for three months to write Weapons of Beauty, choosing an underground bunker […]