In a bold and innovative move, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has delivered a captivating cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s (BMTH) “Can You Feel My Heart,” seamlessly blending it with elements of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” This performance, part of triple j’s renowned “Like A Version” series, showcases the band’s ability to reinterpret contemporary tracks […]
After a 100-day break from social media, Taylor Swift returned to Instagram to express her enthusiasm for “I Said I Love You First,” the new album by her close friend Selena Gomez and Gomez’s fiancé, Benny Blanco. On March 22, 2025, Swift shared the album’s cover art on her Instagram Story, captioning it, “@selenagomez & […]
1959 – Bobby Rydell made his first TV appearance, on “American Bandstand.” 1960 – Elvis Presley made his first post-Army recording. Today in Elvis History 1961 – Ricky Nelson recorded “Hello Mary Lou.” 1963 – Jan & Dean recorded “Surf City.” 1965 – The first Motown tour of the U.K. began. 1968 – Eric Clapton, […]
In a recent interview with MOJO magazine, Queen guitarist Brian May revealed that the band might release new material, marking their first original music in nearly 30 years. May stated, “I think it could happen,” emphasizing that both he and drummer Roger Taylor are continually writing and developing ideas in their studios. He added, “I […]
Lollapalooza, once synonymous with alternative rock, continues its evolution by embracing a broad spectrum of musical genres in its 2025 lineup. The festival, scheduled from July 31 to August 3 at Chicago’s Grant Park, showcases artists ranging from pop and hip-hop to K-pop and country, reflecting the dynamic nature of the contemporary music scene. This […]
1962 – Gary “U.S.” Bonds performed on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1965 – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman were arrested for “insulting behavior” in London. The act was urinating on the wall of the Francis Garage. 1977 – The Clash’s first single “White Riot” was released. 1978 – California Jam II was held […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit concerning Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” In the motion, UMG characterizes Drake’s legal action as a “misguided attempt” to recover from losing a rap battle he initiated. The dispute traces back to March 2024, when Lamar released “Not Like […]
The American rock band Semisonic has publicly objected to the White House’s unauthorized use of their 1998 hit song “Closing Time” in a recent social media post depicting deportations. The video, shared on the White House’s official accounts, shows shackled individuals being processed by authorities at an airport, accompanied by the song’s lyrics, “You don’t […]
Chappell Roan, known for her distinctive pop sound, has ventured into country music with her latest single, “The Giver,” released on March 13, 2025. This track marks a significant departure from her previous work, embracing traditional country elements while infusing them with queer storytelling. Inspired by her Missouri roots, Roan sought to create a […]
On March 15, 2025, Ed Sheeran delighted fans in New Orleans’ French Quarter with an impromptu performance, unveiling his unreleased track, “Azizam.” The Grammy-winning artist arrived unannounced, carrying a portable amplifier and microphone, and was accompanied by the renowned brass ensemble, The Soul Rebels. Addressing the gathered crowd, Sheeran shared, “I’ve got a new […]