Category: Music
Back in 2021, funk/alternative rock icons Red Hot Chili Peppers – who currently have 13 LPs and various EPs, compilations and live collections under their belt – sold their songwriting catalog to Hipgnosis for roughly $140 million. Now, they’re getting more than double that already staggering amount for selling their …
On Friday, Charli XCX kicked off her new musical era with “Rock Music.” Today, she pivots almost immediately with the release of the B-side, “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night.” If we were to believe “Rock Music,” then the Brat superstar was headed toward the realm …
Warner Records was the label honoree at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Friday (May 9). Accepting the award, Aaron Bay-Schuck, co-chairman and CEO of the Warner Records Group, recalled a lunch he had, shortly before starting the …
New details have emerged in the death of former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins after he was stabbed last October while serving out at 29-year sentence for multiple child sex offenses. The trial is currently underway in Leeds in which 29-year-old Rico Gedel has been charged with carrying out the attack …
Muna just released their new album, Dancing on the Wall, and now they’ve lined up a sprawling run of shows across the U.S., UK, and Europe. The Gets So Hot Tour officially kicks off September 17 in Phoenix and runs through November. Muna will also spend the summer hitting festivals …
Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Unraveled Tour” is completely sold out, according to a new press release from Live Nation, which also touts several records she set along the way. Get Olivia Rodrigo Tickets Here Following the tour’s initial announcement, Rodrigo added 25 dates in response to “incredible demand,” including additional shows …
Rolling Loud is headed to Orlando for its 2026 edition this weekend. Headlined by Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, and Ken Carson (who just joined the lineup today after YoungBoy Never Broke Again pulled out), the festival will stream from Camping World Stadium on Amazon Music and Twitch from 2:00 PM …
There’s an unmistakable emotional depth to the work of Avohee Avoher. Rather than relying on spectacle or convention, the artist focuses entirely on atmosphere, feeling, and human vulnerability. With the arrival of “Noema,” that approach becomes even more refined — and more affecting. As part of the evolving 12V piano cycle, “Noema” continues …
Florida Georgia Line established its reputation around a party vibe, but with its single “Confession,” the duo embraced a more serious tone featuring a protagonist who takes his truck to the outskirts of town, pops a cold one and considers his life. It may have been a step away from …
It’s no wonder so many hair metal bands recorded great cover songs in their heyday. Many of the bands that exploded in popularity during the 1980s glam metal zeitgeist cut their teeth playing clubs in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Promoters often had two priorities back then: They needed …
Underoath have announced a Summer 2026 US outing dubbed “The Van Tour to Vans Warped Tour.” The run of shows sees the band playing intimate independent venues across the United States, surrounding their appearances at Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., and Long Beach, California. The tour kicks off June 8th …
On Monday, Bad Bunny arrived at the 2026 Met Gala directly from the future. At least, it certainly appeared that way. The Puerto Rican superstar chose a hyperrealistic old-age look for the soiree’s “Fashion Is Art” theme, complete with miniscule liver spots, wrinkles, and the kind of bushy gray eyebrows …
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Greta Van Fleet just shared a cryptic video on social media and some fans think they might have just broken up. The group shared a montage of clips from different music videos they’ve released over the years, starting with the 2017 hit that launched their career, “Highway Tune.” A message …
Richmond, Virginia’s Iron Blossom festival has revealed its 2026 lineup topped by LCD Soundsystem and Jack White. The two-day fest goes down on September 19th-20th at Richmond’s Midtown Green. The event, now in its fourth year, will also feature Geese, Dijon, Portugal. the Man, Angine de Poitrine, Kevin Morby, Die …
Shakira performed a massive free show in Brazil last night at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach. The performance featured some of the Colombian superstar’s most enduring hits, a few special guests, and, according to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Cavaliere, it drew an estimated crowd of two million people. …
The Australian Recording Industry Association has announced the six artists set to be inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for June 11 at Carriageworks in Sydney as part of the ARIA Awards‘ landmark 40th anniversary celebrations, in partnership with Spotify. Explore See latest videos, …
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert could potentially be facing a life sentence after the Montgomery County grand jury upgraded the charges on Ebert to include attempted first-degree murder. According to The Baltimore Banner, the 33-year-old Ebert was indicted Thursday (April 30) and the attempted first-degree murder was among the charges …
This week, Alex Jones shut off the lights on his right-wing conspiracy website InfoWars amid a prolonged legal battle between The Onion and the family of Sandy Hook victims over control of the media brand. Though a Texas job halted The Onion’s latest attempt to formally take over InfoWars’ website …
James Garfield Broadnax was executed by lethal injection last night, April 30, at Texas State Penitentiary, Rolling Stone reports. Broadnax had been convicted of double murder in 2009, at the age of 19, and his case had become a cause célèbre in ongoing debates over the use of rap lyrics …
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There is a glut of Disney cover songs in just about every music genre. Want punk covers of Disney songs? You can get them right here. Is metal more your thing? There are plenty of those covers right here. But when it comes to just straight-up rock covers of Disney …
Stanley Simmons, the duo comprised of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons (sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS), have announced their debut album, Dancing While the World Is Ending, set for release on August 28th. The band has already released the singles “Body Down” and the album’s title …
Yesterday, Alex G uploaded two new songs to his personal YouTube channel. That wouldn’t be a big deal if it hadn’t been six years since he last posted on it, or if he wasn’t signed to a major label. But apparently RCA is cool with his DIY instincts, because “Good …
Metallica are prepping the definitive reissue of their seventh studio album, ReLoad, which will be issued as Reload (Remastered) on June 26 through their own Blackened Recordings label. The new edition of the album originally released in 1997 will come in a variety of formats, including a 2-LP vinyl edition, …
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Vocalist Week is underway at Consequence. Here, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe names his Top 3 vocalists ever. See Consequence’s list of the 100 Best Vocalists of All Time, and stay tuned for more Vocalist Week features to come. Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe shares his picks for …
Lady Gaga and Doechii have followed up the release of their Devil Wears Prada 2 single “Runway” with a predictably extravagant music video directed by Parris Goebel, featuring bedazzled bondage suits, Gaga dressed as a teapot, and an enormous high-heeled shoe. You can watch the full thing below. Lady Gaga …
Avex Music Group said on Monday (April 27) that it plans to spend $100 million acquiring music copyrights, companies and publishing catalogs over the next 12 months. Financed with capital from City National Bank, Avex said its first acquisition in the portfolio is the publishing catalog of Teddy Swims’ collaborator …
On Thursday (April 23), Eva Marie from Eva Under Fire joined Loudwire Nights to discuss her band’s next album, Villainous, and their massive tour with Five Finger Death Punch this year. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article. “Me and the guys have …
