Foo Fighters have officially completed work on their highly anticipated new studio album, frontman Dave Grohl announced from the stage in Tasmania. During the band’s electric performance in Launceston, Grohl revealed that the group just wrapped up recording “a whole new record of f***ing songs that we just finished the other day,” giving fans their […]
1697 – Composer Johann Joachim Quantz was born. 1861 – Composer Charles Martin Tornow Loeffler was born. 1956 – Jerry Lee Lewis played piano for Billy Lee Riley’s recording of “Red Hot.” 1956 – Elvis Presley recorded “Blue Suede Shoes.” Today in Elvis History 1968 – Bobby Goldsboro recorded “Honey.” 1969 – The Beatles made […]
In the latest chapter of one of hip hop’s most talked‑about rivalries, J. Cole has publicly revisited a moment that stirred intense discussion in the music world. The North Carolina rapper used his surprise freestyle package Birthday Blizzard ’26 to reflect on a controversial apology he once made to Kendrick Lamar. The apology stemmed from […]
The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be both a celebration of current music excellence and a heartfelt remembrance of those the industry lost in the past year. Central to the broadcast on Sunday, February 1 is the In Memoriam segment, which honors influential music figures who passed away since the previous ceremony. Leading […]
1962 – Warner Bros. Records signed Peter, Paul & Mary. 1966 – The Bobby Fuller Four’s “I Fought The Law” was released. 1969 – The “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” debuted on CBS-TV. 1972 – David Bowie performed as “Ziggy Stardust” for the first time. 1972 – Smokey Robinson left The Miracles. 1979 – Emerson, Lake […]
Justin Bieber’s return to one of music’s biggest stages has been confirmed for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The pop icon will perform live at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, marking his first Grammy performance in four years and a major public return after stepping back from touring and large‑scale appearances due […]
Bruce Springsteen has released a powerful new protest song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” directly responding to recent controversial events in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement and community protests. The track was released on January 28, 2026, just days after two Minneapolis residents, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, were fatally shot in separate encounters with federal agents […]
The music world will turn its spotlight to Los Angeles this Sunday, February 1st, as the 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place at the Crypto.com Arena. With television coverage on CBS and streaming available, the night promises celebration, surprise winners, and memorable performances across genres. In a particularly poignant chapter for country music, iconic singer‑songwriter […]
A rising chorus of artists is taking a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with musicians across genres using their platforms to demand change. From sharp tweets to rally cries, their collective outrage points to growing discontent with how ICE operates, particularly amid footage of violent raids and troubling detainment practices. Kehlani was among […]
1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on national television on “The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show” on CBS. 1965 – The Who made their first appearance on the British TV rock show “Ready Steady Go!” 1966 – Brian Poole and the Tremeloes announced their break-up. 1978 – At the request of a fan, Ted […]