Iron Maiden is taking a major step toward securing its future after agreeing to sell a 50 percent stake in its music catalog and intellectual property to Swedish entertainment company Pophouse Entertainment. The agreement includes a share of the band’s publishing rights, master recordings, and name, image, and likeness rights. Rather than signaling an end […]
Lil Durk has secured an important legal victory ahead of his upcoming federal trial after a judge ruled that newly added racketeering charges will not be heard alongside the existing murder-for-hire case. Federal prosecutors recently expanded the indictment by accusing the Chicago rapper of participating in a criminal enterprise involving acts of violence and drug […]
Mastodon is opening one of the most emotional chapters in its history with the release of a new documentary that honors former guitarist and co-founder Brent Hinds while addressing the challenges that ultimately changed the band’s future. The 35-minute film, titled The Mastodon in the Room, gives drummer Brann Dailor, bassist and vocalist Troy Sanders, […]
Country music’s biggest achievements will once again take center stage as the Academy of Country Music prepares for its annual ACM Honors celebration in Nashville. Among this year’s most notable recognitions, Kacey Musgraves will receive the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award, one of the organization’s highest career honors. The award recognizes artists who have reached […]
The legacy of Oliver Tree is set to extend far beyond the music charts. Family members and representatives for the late singer have announced plans to establish a foundation that was created according to Tree’s wishes before his death. The initiative, called Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses, is designed to support […]
The Rolling Stones continue to prove that longevity and creativity are not mutually exclusive. On their latest studio album, Foreign Tongues, the legendary rock band delivers a collection that feels both familiar and invigorated, blending the signature swagger that defined generations with a renewed sense of purpose. Produced by Andrew Watt, the album captures the […]
Ella Langley is making it clear that her career decisions are driven by passion rather than labels. The Alabama native recently shared her thoughts on creativity while appearing on Backstage Country, explaining that her goal is not to fit into a narrowly defined genre. Instead, she focuses on writing and recording songs that feel true […]
A simple image has been enough to send the rock world into a frenzy. Faith No More have reignited speculation about their future after clearing their social media pages and posting a lone graphic featuring the band’s iconic star logo alongside the number 2027. While the group has not issued an official statement explaining the […]
The Grammy Awards are once again fine-tuning one of their most talked-about categories. The Recording Academy has announced a rule change that will allow artists to be considered for Best New Artist up to four times, giving developing acts an additional opportunity to compete for one of music’s most recognizable honors. Previously, artists could only […]
Country music’s songwriting community is preparing for one of its biggest celebrations of the year, and two familiar names are already taking home major honors. Riley Green has been selected as the 2026 NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year, recognizing his success as both a performer and songwriter. The award reflects an impressive period in which […]