1938 – Artie Shaw recorded “Begin the Beguine.” 1976 – Hall & Oates’ “She’s Gone” was re-released. It was originally released on February 9, 1974. 1978 – The movie “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” starring Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees, opened in New York City, NY. 1979 – Little Richard, billed as the […]
It’s no secret that Halle Bailey can sing anything flawlessly, and she proved it once again when she took to social media to put her spin on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please.” In a captivating 45-second clip, the 24-year-old star is seen effortlessly belting the chorus while playing the guitar, adding her own vocal runs […]
Mastodon, the renowned Atlanta-based sludge metal band, is gearing up to release not one, but two new musical projects. In a recent interview with Loudwire, drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor revealed that the band has been diligently writing since November 2023, amassing a wealth of heavy material. Dailor, however, remains tight-lipped about the specifics of […]
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen is expanding his creative horizons by co-authoring a new graphic novel titled “Hysteria,” slated for release in the spring. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the novel shares its name with Def Leppard’s multi-Platinum 1987 album and delves into the dark side of rock stardom. “Hysteria” is a horror story centered […]
During his set at the Faster Horses Festival on Friday, July 19, Jelly Roll surprised the audience by welcoming country and CCM singer-songwriter Anne Wilson to join him on stage for a special performance. Together, they delivered an electrifying rendition of “Save Me,” infusing the gospel-tinged song with an extra shot of urgency and fervor. […]
In a recent interview, Atlanta hip-hop legend André 3000 shared his candid thoughts on the current wave of rappers, arguing that many of them “sound the same.” Reflecting on his multi-decade career, including his recent jazz debut album ‘New Blue Sun,’ André 3000 lamented the lack of cultivation time for today’s artists. “If we were […]
1941 – “Memories of You” was recorded by Sonny Dunham and his orchestra. 1950 – “The Gene Autry Show” premiered on CBS-TV. 1977 – Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” was released. 1977 – In Oakland, CA, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin for the first time. 1980 – Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead) died of injuries that […]
In case you haven’t caught the Charli XCX fever that’s been sweeping social media, let me be the first to inform you: it’s the summer of Charli XCX. Her album “Brat,” with its lime green cover and sans serif font, has become an instant icon, especially on TikTok. Even the New York City MTA has […]
Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana had a special guest at their show in Vancouver, Washington, on Thursday evening: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. “Get down here to Georgie’s Garage and Grill! Show’s about to start! Oh yeah that’s right… Somebody else is here!!!” the band announced on social media, sharing a photo of Novoselic, much […]
Get ready to straighten that Stetson and bolo because the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards has a date. The milestone ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas—the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys. This will be the third consecutive year that […]