Category: Music

Chaos in Boston: Etty Lau Farrell’s Inside Account of Jane’s Addiction’s On-Stage Brawl

Etty Lau Farrell, wife of Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, detailed the dramatic on-stage altercation that abruptly ended the band’s show in Boston. On her Instagram, she described the chaos that unfolded after her husband lashed out at guitarist Dave Navarro over sound issues, leading to a series of physical confrontations. According to Etty, Perry […]

Kelly Clarkson on Beyoncé’s CMA Snub: ‘I Can Relate’

Kelly Clarkson understands Beyoncé’s disappointment over being snubbed by the 2024 CMA Awards. Despite the success of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album, which topped the Billboard 200 and included hits like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Jolene,” it received no nominations at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Clarkson reflected on her own experience in the country music […]

This Day in Music History – September 13th

1960 – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned payola. 1965 – The song “Yesterday/Act Naturally” was released by the Beatles. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band made their live debut at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Concert. Eric Clapton was on guitar. 1969 – The Toronto Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Festival […]

Justin Timberlake Reaches Plea Deal in DWI Case, Court Date Set

Justin Timberlake has reached a plea agreement nearly three months after his arrest for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York. The 43-year-old singer is set to appear in court on Friday, Sept. 13, where he will plead guilty to a reduced charge, as reported by TMZ and the Associated Press. Despite Timberlake’s lawyer, […]

Eminem’s Curtain Call: The Hits Joins Billboard 200 Milestone Club

This week, Eminem’s 2005 greatest hits compilation Curtain Call: The Hits has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first hip-hop album to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. On the chart dated September 14, the album ranked at No. 198, with 8,000 equivalent album units earned between August 30 and September 5, according […]

Billy Strings and Margo Price: A Country Collaboration for the Ages

Billy Strings seems to be everywhere these days, and now he’s teamed up with alt-country icon Margo Price on her latest release, “Too Stoned To Cry.” This new track marks a shift for Price, as she moves from her usual psychedelic country-rock into a more traditional country sound, which has been well-received. Margo Price shared […]

Lamb of God & Mastodon Unite for Epic Metal Collab ‘Floods of Triton’

When two titans of modern metal like Lamb of God and Mastodon collide, you get the explosive single, “Floods of Triton.” Available on all streaming platforms, this track serves as a powerful conclusion to their co-headlining tour, celebrating Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake. “Floods of Triton” showcases the signature strengths of both bands. Randy […]

Eric Clapton Slams Rock Hall as a ‘Frat Boys Club,’ Criticizes Snubs of Key Artists

Despite being the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is far from impressed with the institution. In a recent interview with The Real Music Observer, Clapton criticized the Hall for excluding pivotal figures in rock and blues, calling it a “frat boys club.” Clapton’s […]

Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis to Headline Winstock Country Music Festival 2025

The Winstock Country Music Festival has announced its headliners for the June 2025 event, featuring country stars Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis. Scheduled for June 20-21 in Winsted, Minnesota, the festival promises an exciting weekend of performances. Jordan Davis is set to headline Friday night, while Thomas Rhett will close out the festival on Saturday. […]