Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie & Simple Minds To Headline 2024 Cruel World Festival
Duran Duran have been confirmed as headliners for the 2024 Cruel World Festival. Interpol, Blondie and Simple Minds are also among the festival’s top performers. The Cruel World Festival is set to return to The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Other performers at the single-day festival include Soft Cell, Placebo,…
The Beatles Earn First No. 1 On Billboard Airplay Chart In Over 50 Years
The Beatles have earned their first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over half a century thanks to “Now and Then.” “Now and Then” rose from No. 2 to the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated December 9. The song is The Beatles’ first No. 1 on the chart, which…
Mammoth WVH Announce 2024 U.S. Headlining Tour
Mammoth WVH have announced a 2024 U.S. headlining tour. The Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band will kick off the trek on February 21 in St. Louis. The tour will conclude on May 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. Nita Strauss will also be on the bill for select dates. The tour is in support on the band’s new…
Peter Frampton Announce New Spring 2024 ‘Never EVER Say Never’ Tour Dates
Music legend Peter Frampton has added new spring 2024 dates on his “Never EVER Say Never” Tour. “I am delighted to let you know I’m planning more shows in March and April for the new ‘Never EVER Say Never’ Tour! I don’t want to give up my passion and will play as long as I…
Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan’s cause of death has been revealed. MacGowan died due to complications of viral encephalitis and pneumonia, according to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Clarke revealed the news to the New York Times days after her husband’s death. MacGowan’s funeral will take place on Friday at St. Mary of the Rosary Church…
U2 Announce Final Four Nights At The Sphere In Las Vegas
Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation have announced that the final four dates have been added to U2’s acclaimed Las Vegas residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. This brings the band’s run in the desert to a total of 40 nights, running through March 2, 2024. The final dates are February 23, February 24,…
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ Reaches No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
Brenda Lee’s 1958 classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time, 65 years after its debut. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has become the third holiday song ever to top the Hot 100 after “The Chipmunk Song,” by The Chipmunks with David Seville,…
Cher’s ‘DJ Play A Christmas Song’ Tops Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart
Cher’s “DJ Play A Christmas Song” has topped Billboard’s Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart dated December 9. The single surged by 31% in plays in the November 24-30 tracking week, according to Luminate. “DJ Play a Christmas Song” is Cher’s first Adult Contemporary No. 1 since “If I Could Turn Back Time,” which led for…
Duran Duran Share Video For New Single ‘Black Moonlight’
Duran Duran recently shared the official music video for their new single “Black Moonlight.” The song is from the band’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, which earned the British group their 10th U.K. Top 5 LP. Grammy-winning director Jonas Åkerlund created the visuals for “Black Moonlight.” “Black Moonlight” features Duran Duran’s long-time friend and collaborator…
KISS Announce ‘New Era’ As Digital Avatars Following Farewell Tour
Iconic rock band KISS are set to continue performing as digital avatars following the recent conclusion of their farewell tour. KISS played their final ever show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday, December 1. At the end of the concert, after the actual band played its last song, fans were able to…
Paul McCartney & Wings Announce 50th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Band On The Run’
MPL and UMe have announced that the expanded 50th anniversary edition of Paul McCartney & Wings’ iconic album, Band on the Run, will be released on February 2, 2024. Wings’ most successful and celebrated piece of music, the multiple Grammy-winning album was originally released in December 1973. One of the all-time great albums, Band on…
Judas Priest Unleash Video For Latest Single ‘Trial By Fire’
British heavy metal band Judas Priest recently released a video for “Trial By Fire,” the second single from their forthcoming studio album, Invincible Shield. “Trial by Fire” features some classic metal riffage from guitarists Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton, along with singer Rob Halford’s vocals. The band released the album’s debut single, “Panic Attack,” last…
Moody Blues And Wings Co-Founder Denny Laine Dead At 79
Denny Laine, the co-founder of rock bands The Moody Blues and Wings, has died at 79. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, who had been suffering from post-Covid health complications in recent months, died on Tuesday morning, according to his wife Elizabeth Hines. Hines said she was at his bedside, holding his hand…
Lou Reed’s Final Solo Album ‘Hudson River Wind Meditations’ To Be Released On Vinyl
Lou Reed’s final solo album, Hudson River Wind Meditations, is set to be released on vinyl for the first time in January. Hudson River Wind Meditations is the twentieth and final solo studio album by Reed. It was initially released in April 2007 by Sounds True. Hal Willner and Reed produced the album, a collection…
Motley Crue Announce New Year’s Eve Show In Greater Palm Springs
Motley Crue have announced a New Year’s Eve show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. “Ring in the New Year in style. Motley Crue are having a party!!!” the band says. “Join us for CRUE YEAR’s EVE at the brand new Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA for a night not to be missed!”…
Lana Del Rey Shares Cover Of John Denver’s Classic ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
Lana Del Rey recently shared a cover of John Denver’s classic song “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Del Rey made the song with producer Zachary Dawes, reimagining the folksy 1971 song in her signature melancholic style. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is actually the second song to recently get a new Lana Del Rey spin.…
Former KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Shares Title Track From Upcoming Solo Album ‘10,000 Volts’
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently released the title track from his upcoming solo album, 10,000 Volts. “10,000 Volts,” which sees Ace taking over the instrumental break in the otherwise pop-centric tune, arrived with an accompanying music video directed by Alex Kouvatsos. Frehley also announced that the new album, which he co-produced with Steve Brown…
Styx, Foreigner Announce Joint 2024 North American Tour
Legendary rock bands Styx and Foreigner have announced a joint North American Tour for next year. The Summer 2024 trek, called “The Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” tour, is scheduled to begin on June 11 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The tour will conclude on August 28 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tickets are on sale…
Ozzy Osbourne Hopes To Play Final Show But Says He’s ‘Not Going Up There In A F-ing Wheelchair’
Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who announced his retirement from touring earlier this year, revealed in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK that he still hopes to perform live again, even as he takes it “one day at a time” due to his ongoing health struggles. “It’s really knocked me about,” Osbourne said about a…
Rolling Stones To Release Live Edition Of ‘Hackney Diamonds’
Rock legends the Rolling Stones have announced a live edition of their most recent album, Hackney Diamonds. Hackney Diamonds (Live Edition), which is set to drop on January 19, will feature all seven tracks performed at the recent launch event at Racket in New York City. The 2CD format release includes debut performances of four…
