Universal Music Group has just announced their partnership with the Music Health Alliance to launch a Music Industry Mental Health Fund. The new initiative will help provide mental health services to current and former music professionals, and serves as a response to recent industry discourse advocating for artists’ mental well-being. UMG’s fund will offer referrals,…… MORE
The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year, including Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ Wrecking Ball, Cat Stevens‘ Tea For The Tillerman, and Santana‘s Supernatural among others. The 2025 honorees, chosen by a special committee, embody music’s cultural impact and…… MORE
Ani DiFranco and Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard have reunited three years after the release of “Disorders” for a new track, “The Message.” The new song features the same band lineup from their previous collaborative single: DiFranco on vocals, Gossard on guitar, keyboardist Josh Evans, saxophonist Skerik, and percussionist Stanton Moore. “So fun and amazing to…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 11), Paul McCartney played a surprise show at the Bowery Ballroom in New York for 575 lucky fans who packed into the intimate club. Following the overwhelming success of Sir Paul’s hits-filled 20-song set, the former Beatle announced a second show at the same venue on Wednesday night. And, just like the…… MORE
In an interview with YouTube personality Rick Beato, the Doors’ Robby Krieger and John Densmore reflected on the band’s memorable performance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1967. The L.A. psychedelic rock band would be performing their Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Light My Fire,” and they were psyched to play for a national…… MORE
Jack White surprised his audience at Irving Plaza on Monday night (February 10), by bringing out his daughter, Scarlett, to play bass with his band during the encore. Scarlett, 18, joined the group for the rendition of the 2024 song “Archbishop Harold Holmes,” from White’s latest album, No Name. The show, part of White’s ongoing…… MORE
On Wednesday (February 12) Milwaukee’s Summerfest announced their stacked 2025 music lineup, which features diverse headliners Megan Thee Stallion, Hozier, Lainey Wilson, The Lumineers, Benson Boone, The Killers, Def Leppard, and James Taylor. Summerfest is spread across three weekends from June 19 to July 5, and features over 160 acts performing on 12 stages located…… MORE
The ninth annual Love Rocks NYC charity event will feature performances from Alicia Keys, Beck, and Cher. The benefit concert will take place on March 6 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, and will raise funds for the non-profit God’s Love We Deliver, which provides meals and nutrition services to individuals in need.…… MORE
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 performer nominees were announced on Wednesday (February 12). This year’s list features a total of 14 candidates, which includes eight first-time nominees: Outkast, Billy Idol, the Black Crowes, Phish, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, and Maná, the first primarily Spanish-language nominee. The other six…… MORE
Folk icon Joan Baez made a rare live appearance at a tribute concert held in her honor at San Francisco’s Masonic Auditorium on Saturday night (February 8). The benefit show, which raised funds for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, also featured performances by Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, and Tom Morello. Baez…… MORE
Patti Smith is embarking on a fall 2025 tour to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her influential debut album, Horses. Smith will be joined on the tour by longtime collaborators Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty, with all shows featuring a performance of Horses in its entirety. The 20-date tour kicks off in Dublin on…… MORE
Bon Iver, the project initially spearheaded by Justin Vernon, is set to release a new album entitled, SABLE, fABLE, on April 11, marking the band’s first full-length record in six years. The precursor for the album, Sable EP, was released last fall, and the three songs from that set kick off the new collection. “If…… MORE
On Tuesday (February 11), Jack White surprised fans by releasing a new live EP, No Name Live, which features five tracks recorded during his 2024 tour at shows in Denver, Atlanta, New Haven, Dallas, and Hobart, Australia. All the songs are from White’s most recent album, the Grammy-nominated No Name. In addition, White took to…… MORE
Maynard James Keenan is mourning the peaceful passing of his father, Mike Keenan. The Tool frontman shared a heartfelt tribute to his late father on Instagram over the weekend, where he reflected on his dad’s eventful life while sharing a series of photographs of them together over the years. “My Father, Mike Keenan, also my…… MORE
Jack White took to Instagram on Saturday (February 8) to address fans’ expectations for extra-long live performances, stating that the length of a show does not determine its quality. White praised legendary acts like The Beatles and Ramones who “played 30 minute (ish) sets,” while admitting that, “If I could, I would do the same…… MORE
Alice Cooper has extended his Too Close for Comfort Tour into spring and summer 2025. The newly announced dates feature a series of 21 headlining shows scheduled across the US from May through August, along with a handful of festival appearances and a special one-off opening slot for My Chemical Romance on August 15 at…… MORE
Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil’s plane was involved in a fatal accident at Scottsdale Municipal Airport in Arizona on Monday. One person died in the crash, while another was trapped inside one of the planes for an extended period of time, and three others who sustained injuries were taken to local hospitals. Neil was not…… MORE
A new comedy film titled New Years Rev is being developed by Green Day and produced by Live Nation Productions. The movie follows three friends on a rowdy road trip to Los Angeles where they believe that they are opening for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. The movie is written and directed by Lee…… MORE
New York Dolls co-founder David Johansen is battling stage four cancer and a brain tumor. The 75-year-old punk legend’s daughter, Leah Hennessey, shared the news of his health struggles via a Sweet Relief Fund in his name that is seeking to raise money for the singer’s ongoing medical care. “Five years ago at the beginning…… MORE
Primus announced on Instagram on Friday (February 7) that they have officially chosen John Hoffman to be their new drummer, following the departure of longtime percussionist Tim “Herb” Alexander four months ago. The search for a replacement began after Alexander resigned due to a “loss of passion for playing,” leaving his bandmates Les Claypool and…… MORE
