Jay Buchanan has always possessed one of rock’s most commanding voices, but for his first solo album, he decided to test just how far that voice could travel when stripped of everything familiar. The Rival Sons frontman retreated alone into California’s Mojave Desert for three months to write Weapons of Beauty, choosing an underground bunker […]
Steve Perry has delivered a clear message to Journey fans who have been holding out hope for a reunion. It is not happening. The former frontman took to social media to shut down growing speculation that he might rejoin the band he helped propel to arena-filling heights. While expressing gratitude for the continued affection fans […]
Janarious Mykel Wheeler, the rapper known to fans as Lil Poppa, has died in Georgia at the age of 25. Officials in Fulton County confirmed that Wheeler was pronounced dead Wednesday morning. Authorities have not yet determined the manner or cause of death, and the case remains under investigation. No additional details about the circumstances […]
The soundtrack to Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters continues to prove that its momentum is anything but fictional. The project’s standout single Golden remains firmly planted in the upper tier of the Billboard Hot 100, landing at No. 9 this week. Although it slipped four spots from the previous ranking, the song’s 34-week run […]
February 20 stands as a snapshot of music history in motion, capturing moments that shaped rock, pop, and the culture surrounding them. In 1949, a young Ricky Nelson stepped into the spotlight by joining his parents’ radio show. What began as a family affair would eventually evolve into a career that bridged television and rock […]
February 19 has delivered its fair share of pivotal moments in music history, spanning folk, rock, television crossovers, courtroom drama, and industry milestones. In 1964, Simon and Garfunkel completed the original acoustic version of “The Sounds of Silence.” Initially recorded in a stripped-down folk style, the track would later be remixed with electric instrumentation, transforming […]
Darius Rucker, the Grammy-winning singer known for his work both as a solo country artist and as the lead vocalist of Hootie & the Blowfish, is stepping into a different musical spotlight this spring with a special one-night performance backed by a full orchestra. On April 7, 2026, Rucker will headline the Darius Rucker Big […]
Sun Dont Shine, a new heavy music supergroup formed by seasoned veterans from legendary bands including Type O Negative and Crowbar, has unveiled its latest single, “Power To Live,” giving fans an early taste of its debut album. The band brings together guitarist and vocalist Kenny Hickey, guitarist Kirk Windstein, bassist Todd Strange, and drummer […]
Janarious Mykel Wheeler, widely known by his stage name Lil Poppa, has died at the age of 25. The Jacksonville, Florida-born rapper’s passing was confirmed late Wednesday by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia. At the time of release, officials have not disclosed a cause or manner of death, and no further details […]
Irish rock veterans U2 have surprised fans with the release of a politically charged new EP titled Days of Ash. The project represents the band’s first set of original music in nearly ten years and signals a return to their longstanding tradition of fusing rock with social commentary. The opening track, “American Obituary,” is a […]