1965 – The Supremes’ “Back In My Arms Again” was released. 1967 – Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu were married. They were together until 1973. 1969 – Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash taped a TV special at the Grand Ol’ Opry in Nashville, TN. 1969 – Jimi Hendrix was arrested at Toronto International Airport for […]
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This Day in Music History – April 30th
1953 – Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle teamed up for the first time. 1957 – Elvis recorded “Jailhouse Rock.” 1960 – Fats Domino recorded “Walking to New Orleans.” 1965 – The Kinks began their first British tour. 1965 – Herman’s Hermits and the Zombies began their first U.S. tour. 1976 – In Memphis, Bruce […]
Latto Brings Early 2000s Heat and Big Surprises to Syracuse Block Party 2025
Latto took Syracuse University by storm over the weekend, headlining the school’s annual Block Party with a performance that blended nostalgia, style, and generosity. The Atlanta rapper rocked a throwback Carmelo Anthony Syracuse jersey, oversized True Religion jean shorts, and Timberland boots — a look that paid homage to New York streetwear of the early […]
Ed Sheeran Rewinds the Past with “Old Phone” and Emotional Memories
Ed Sheeran is dialing into nostalgia with his upcoming single “Old Phone,” a track born from unlocking a digital time capsule. On April 29, the singer shared a series of personal throwback photos on Instagram, teasing the new song and revealing the emotional inspiration behind it. The carousel included glimpses of a younger Sheeran goofing […]
Metallica Reloaded: “Load” Gets the Super Deluxe Treatment With Massive 2025 Reissue
Metallica is taking fans back to the most polarizing era of their career with a thunderous bang. Their 1996 genre-bending album Load is officially the next in line for an extensive remastered reissue, set to drop June 13, 2025. The multi-format release includes everything from standard vinyl and cassette to a sprawling Deluxe Box Set […]
Zach Top, Ella Langley, and The Red Clay Strays Earn ACM Honors—and Signal a Shift in Country Music
The 2025 ACM Awards may not boast the prestige of their CMA or Grammy counterparts, but this year’s early “New Artist” category winners are turning heads for all the right reasons. Zach Top, the neo-traditionalist hailed by critics and fans alike, was crowned New Male Artist of the Year during a sold-out show in North […]
This Day in Music History – April 29th
1960 – Dick Clark told the U.S. House of Representatives that he had never taken payola for the records he featured on his show “American Bandstand.” 1968 – The musical “Hair” opened on Broadway. 1976 – Bruce Springsteen climbed the wall of Graceland to meet Elvis Presley. Elvis wasn’t home. 1979 – Van Halen’s “Dance […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class: Legends, Innovators, and Long-Overdue Honors
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class is officially here, celebrating a sweeping lineup of iconic performers, musical pioneers, and industry legends. Announced by Ryan Seacrest during a special American Idol episode, this year’s inductees embody decades of evolution in music. In the Performer category, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, […]
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour Blazes Into SoFi Stadium: A Monumental Night of Music and Legacy
Beyoncé has officially saddled up for her Cowboy Carter era, kicking off her much-anticipated world tour with a spectacular opening night at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The 32-date trek, spanning nine cities, is a bold celebration of Black artistry in country music, reimagined through Beyoncé’s visionary lens. The show delivered a genre-bending setlist blending new […]
Tom Morello Reflects on the Concert That Quietly Changed Rock History
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello has always been a master of merging worlds—fusing rap, rock, funk, and metal into a politically charged storm of sound. But when it comes to tracing his influences, the picture is far more layered. Morello recently revealed that a little-discussed 1989 concert played a pivotal role in shaping his […]