Mike McCready is taking a bold step outside the traditional boundaries of rock performance, channeling decades of experience into a genre-bending creative venture that merges music, storytelling, and visual art. The Pearl Jam guitarist has unveiled a project described as a grunge opera, a concept that revisits the raw energy and emotional undercurrent of Seattle’s […]
The Pretty Reckless are entering a new chapter with the announcement of their fifth studio album, Dear God, set to arrive on June 26 through Fearless Records. The record marks the band’s first full-length release since 2021’s Death by Rock and Roll and signals a renewed creative burst from the New York-based rock group. Led […]
A major new tribute album celebrating the songwriting legacy of Shane MacGowan is bringing together an unusually wide circle of musicians, actors, and cultural figures to reinterpret the work of the late Pogues frontman. The project, titled 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, will arrive on November 13 through Rubyworks. More than two […]
Each spring, Austin becomes a hub of global music discovery as South by Southwest brings artists, industry leaders, and fans together for one of the largest cultural festivals in the world. The 2026 edition, running March 12 through March 18, will again transform venues, parks, and streets across the city into stages. While many SXSW […]
March 12 has proven to be a memorable date across decades of music history, marking milestone achievements, chart-topping hits, and the legacy of influential artists. One of the most notable moments associated with the date occurred in 1955 when jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker died in New York City at the age of 34. Known by […]
Metallica has responded to growing fan frustration over the ticketing process for its upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, acknowledging that buying seats for the highly anticipated shows was far from easy. The legendary heavy metal band is preparing for a major run titled Life Burns Faster, a multi-month residency at the Sphere that […]
March 11 has proven to be a memorable date in music history, with milestones ranging from groundbreaking albums to legal decisions that reshaped the industry. One of the most remarkable achievements tied to the day occurred in 1978 when Meat Loaf’s debut album Bat Out of Hell began what would become a legendary run on […]
After more than two decades as one of music’s most imaginative projects, Gorillaz finally stepped onto the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time, delivering a performance that connected the group’s past and present. Appearing as the musical guest on the March 7 episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, the band showcased two tracks that […]
Charli XCX has spent more than a decade shaping the sound and attitude of modern pop. Now, the British star is hinting that her next act may unfold on the big screen rather than the stage. During a recent appearance on Quenlin Blackwell’s online interview series Feeding Starving Celebrities, the singer shared a surprisingly candid […]
For decades, Jack White has been celebrated for his guitar riffs, restless creativity, and unmistakable stage presence. Now the musician is turning attention to another part of his craft that often lives in the shadow of the music itself: the words. A new book titled Jack White: Collected Lyrics & Selected Writing Volume 1 gathers […]