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Bad Bunny has become the most visible American star of the moment, reshaping Latin music with his melancholic flow and nimble lyrics, creating a center of gravity that reached the Super Bowl halftime show.

"We were post-punk, and I had a whole lot of yearning to be around more women doing what I was doing," Phair says of their shared connection.

Björk is just one of one, force of nature. I don't think anyone will ever be able to sound like her, and it won't ever sound good if you try to replicate it. Her range is so incredible, and the way she uses her voice like an instrument is so special.

Lionel Richie’s music from the late 70s to mid-80s was characterized by a soothing quality, with songs like 'Three Times a Lady' establishing a unique mode of uncomplicated feelings and unhurried words. His ballads, such as 'Endless Love' and 'Truly,' became synonymous with declarations of love, providing a soundtrack for countless nuptials. Richie's ability to convey deep emotions with minimalism set his work apart during a time of global upheaval, offering listeners a sense of calm and shelter.

Heartland rock's imagined community lies in both the quirky detail of chili dogs outside the Tastee Freez in Mellencamp's 'Jack & Diane' and the more impressionistic evocations of bygone back-seat dalliances in Bob Seger's 'Against the Wind.'

The Voices for Social Justice Award is intended to recognize artists who don't just speak out, but actively use their platform to advance equality, dignity, and human rights.

Loathe's upcoming album, A Stranger To You, is set to release on July 17 via SharpTone Records, marking their first new music since 2020's I Let It in and It Took Everything.

Post Malone's 90-minute set at Stagecoach included songs from his country album 'F-1 Trillion,' showcasing a high-gloss Nashville sound with a talented band.

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During their set, Hootie & the Blowfish brought out Public Enemy, transforming their performance into a medley that included Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" and Public Enemy's "He Got Game." This collaboration highlighted the intersection of alt-rock and hip-hop, delivering a potent message.

'Crash' was simple and noisy, with a basic guitar line that became the Na na na hook. It was in our live set, but we dropped it quite quickly.

Megadeth performed 'Ride the Lightning' live for the first time during their Sunday show in Bogota, Colombia. This song, co-written by Dave Mustaine while he was in Metallica, is the title track of the seminal 1984 album Ride the Lightning.

I co-wrote Alone With Heaven with Andy Maddox and Andrew Farrell, along with a slew of collaborators over a nine year span. I consumed approximately nine thousand Diet Cokes during this process.

'Cryogen,' with its winding riff from Matt Bellamy and its propulsive drumming from Dominic Howard, immediately recalls Muse's older sound from the early aughts; the riff almost feels like an alternate version of 'Plug-In Baby.'

"I'm looking forward to sharing this experience with fans, friends, and well-wishers, and I'm sure Stephen Marley feels the same. It's a moment in time to experience the awesome display of reggae music and dancehall music presented by reggae warriors."

Amaia provided renditions of six songs for her Tiny Desk set: "C'est La Vie," "Nanai," "Zorongo," "Auxiliar," "Giratutto," and "Yamaguchi." She busted out the chair flute in between "C'est La Vie" and "Nanai," performing a dazzling intro and continuing to play it during the latter song.

The grimy, lo-fi 'Chamber of Misery Pt. IV' is the rare hardcore homage that excavates the psychedelic bedrock of gothic Southern rap rather than its surface-level aggression.

Live Nation's $30 Summer of Live ticket promotion for 2026 includes concerts from a wide range of artists, making live music accessible to fans across North America.

"In American culture, in Midwest culture, people tend to not want to talk about something that's uncomfortable. Other cultures will look it in the eye. I think that's beneficial, or it's beneficial for me."

"When I finished 'Duvateen,' it felt like my life passing before my eyes. I'm at a precipice in life where I can look behind and clearly see the forest of my youth, but I can also see the path to the other side. And it's going to inform what I do for the rest of my days."

Taylor William Kirk, 44, of Orono passed away suddenly on April 14th. We are devastated by the profound loss of Taylor and we will miss him immensely.

Hayley Williams has been bringing out surprise guests to join her on 'Parachute' at some shows of her current solo tour, and for night one in Chicago, she had Mike Kinsella of American Football join her on her set-closing rendition of that very song.

On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, [Mason] sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end.

The new album 'Inferno' will be available in special edition limited red translucent 2xLP vinyl, standard black 2xLP vinyl, CD, and digital formats, featuring 18 tracks.

According to Grohl, an hour before the show, he opens a beer and starts drinking. He might take an Advil for pain, then has a shot of whiskey. Once the beer is done, he opens another beer and has a group shot of whiskey, which they call 'band prayer.'

The compilation comes in three formats: a CD edition with 16 tracks, a standard vinyl edition and an online-exclusive picture disc vinyl edition, both with 10 tracks.

Smerz are ready to unveil another batch of breathy pop songs with their upcoming EP Easy, set to be released on May 15, featuring the lead song 'Spring Summer.'