Tag: music news

David Byrne Transforms Tiny Desk Into a Talking Heads Revival

David Byrne brought an unexpected giant to the cozy confines of NPR’s Tiny Desk — not in size exactly, but in sound, ambition, and nostalgia. For his latest appearance on the Tiny Desk series, the former Talking Heads frontman squeezed a full ensemble of backing singers, guitarists, cellists, saxophonists and more into the modest NPR […]

Why Lil Yachty Says Eminem’s “The Ringer” Diss Was Actually a Compliment

Sometimes, getting name‑dropped by a rap legend isn’t a diss — it’s a nod. That’s how Lil Yachty sees it. In a recent candid interview on “Tea Time With Raven & Miranda,” the Atlanta rapper opened up about his reaction to being called out on Eminem’s 2018 track “The Ringer.” Rather than feeling slighted, Yachty […]

SZA Makes History with First‑ever Nine‑Song Grammy Sweep

SZA’s latest milestone is nothing short of historic. With the deluxe re‑release of her acclaimed 2022 album SOS, now titled SOS Deluxe: LANA, the artist has become the first musician ever to snag nine Grammy nominations from a single album — setting a new benchmark in awards history. The additional noms stem from tracks like […]

At Her 69th Concert, Sabrina Carpenter Adds Surprise Arrest to the Show

Sabrina Carpenter is steadily redefining what a pop concert can look like. At the 69th show of her Short n’ Sweet Tour in Los Angeles, Carpenter didn’t just sing — she staged a moment that surprised her audience and made headlines. Mid‑set, actress Maya Rudolph was ushered onstage only to be playfully “arrested” as part of […]

The End of an Era: Alissa White‑Gluz Leaves Arch Enemy

The ground shifted in the realm of modern metal as Arch Enemy revealed that Alissa White‑Gluz is stepping away from her role as lead vocalist after nearly a dozen years with the band. The Swedish metal unit issued a concise statement saying they have “parted ways with singer Alissa White‑Gluz,” expressing thanks for the shared years and […]

Radiohead’s Political Turn and the Price of Prophecy

The once‑unstoppable momentum of Radiohead has encountered a subtle but significant upheaval. Long celebrated as the voice of alienation, the anxieties of modern life and the future’s ghost‑echoes, the Oxford quintet now find themselves in a novel limbo: touring as a “greatest‑hits” act whose prophetic relevance seems to have caught up with—and maybe overtaken—them. For […]

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Hits Platinum: A Pop Power Move

Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating a major milestone with her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend. Certified Platinum by the RIAA as of November 12, 2025, the album has officially entered the million‑units sold club in the United States. Released on August 29 via Island Records, the record opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 366,000 album‑equivalent units, including […]

Cardi B Welcomes Baby Boy with Stefon Diggs: “A New Chapter”

Cardi B, the Grammy‑winning rap star, has welcomed her fourth child—a baby boy—and for the first time, it is a child with her partner, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The news was confirmed by her representative, who stated she is “healthy and happy”. The rapper announced the arrival on Instagram, posting a video aligned with her new […]

Morgan Wade Hits Pause: Country Star Announces Touring Break

Morgan Wade is taking a meaningful pause in her career. After performing more than 500 shows over roughly three and a half years, she has announced she will be stepping back from touring and heavy‑duty music commitments for the foreseeable future. The pace of life on the road, she explained, simply became unsustainable: constant shows, […]

End of the Line for a Thrash Giant: Megadeth Reveals Last Album and Three‑to‑Five Year Goodbye

After more than four decades of rattling riffs, brass‑knuckled vocals and skidding drums, Megadeth is preparing to take its final bow. Led by founder and frontman Dave Mustaine, the band is set to release its self‑titled swan‑song album on January 23, 2026 — then embark on a farewell world tour that could stretch for three to five years. […]