In a post on his NY Archives site on Saturday (March 15), Neil Young vowed to eliminate the sale of high-priced “Platinum” tickets during his future tours. The move is inspired by the Cure’s Robert Smith, who openly criticized Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model while fighting to keep ticket prices low on his band’s recent tours.…… MORE
In a new interview with KCAL host Radioactive MikeZ, Glenn Danzig said that while he has no plans to retire, if he were to announce a final concert, he would uphold the commitment. “I remember when Danzig went out with Ozzy, that was supposed to be his final tour,” he recalled with a laugh. “And…… MORE
On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer celebrated the occasion by taking a shot of Wolfie’s Whisky – which Stewart founded – after he was…… MORE
In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bowie from the 1960s until the music icon’s death in 2016. The 80-year-old producer said during their final conversation, Bowie was “whispering” to him on…… MORE
Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, “We Are the World,” was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopian famine relief. One of the lasting images of the legendary recording session – especially in the meme-driven world of social media…… MORE
Oasis have confirmed that a new film will capture the festivities surrounding their upcoming reunion tour. The movie will be created and produced by Peaky Blinders’ writer Steven Knight, with Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace directing. The directors were also responsible for LCD Soundsystem’s 2012 concert film Shut Up and Play the Hits, as well…… MORE
Metallica will debut an immersive virtual reality experience of their 2024 show in Mexico City on Apple Vision Pro on March 14. The high-resolution video and immersive spatial audio capture the concert in 180-degrees, with Apple constructing a custom stage layout for the shoot that featured 14 immersive video cameras. The VR footage captures Metallica’s…… MORE
Insider sources have revealed the anticipated lineup for the upcoming Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour to NME. In addition to Liam and Noel Gallagher, the rest of the band will include: original member Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on guitar; Ride’s Andy Bell on bass, who was previously in Oasis from 1999-2009, while also playing with Liam…… MORE
Deftones have announced an additional leg of their ongoing 2025 North American tour. The new 14-date tour will begin on August 22nd in Vancouver, and conclude on September 17th in Kansas City, with stops in cities including Minneapolis, Montreal, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The shows will feature Phantogram, IDLES, and The Barbarians of California as…… MORE
In a new interview with Chicago radio station WBEZ, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello expressed that he is honored at being named the musical director for Black Sabbath’s final show on July 5. This historic event will feature the classic Sabbath lineup performing together for the first time in two decades, accompanied by…… MORE
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, frontman Billy Corgan is collaborating with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a series of opera performances reimagining the record. Corgan has dubbed the opera shows, A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, which are scheduled…… MORE
In an interview on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday (March 11), Lady Gaga shared her admiration for Trent Reznor and cited Nine Inch Nails as major inspiration for her seventh album, Mayhem. Gaga revealed that meeting Reznor always has a powerful effect on her, and while she couldn’t recall the first time she met…… MORE
Radiohead and The Smile frontman Thom Yorke has announced a collaborative album with distinguished electronic music producer Mark Pritchard titled, Tall Tales, which is set to be released on May 9th via Warp Records. The duo just unveiled the second new track from the record, “This Conversation is Missing Your Voice,” which follows last month’s…… MORE
On Tuesday (March 11), Everclear announced the dates and details of their fall 2025 US tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their 1995 breakthrough album, Sparkle and Fade. Support for the sprawling 40-date tour will come from fellow 90s indie rock luminaries Local H and Sponge. The tour begins on September 4 in…… MORE
The National frontman Matt Berninger took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 11) to announce the upcoming release of his second solo album, Get Sunk, which is out on May 30 via Book/Concord Records. Berninger also shared the lead single from the album, “Bonnet of Pins,” to promote the record’s release as well as his upcoming…… MORE
Sting has announced new US tour dates for his Sting 3.0 Tour that are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2025. Sting’s current tour features a power trio led by the legendary bassist playing alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The new tour dates kick off with a three-night stand at the…… MORE
Billy Joel announced on Tuesday (March 11) that he is postponing his upcoming concerts for the next four months due to recent surgery for an undisclosed “medical condition.” The procedure will require plenty of recovery time for the 75-year-old music legend, followed by him undergoing “physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.” According to…… MORE
Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The honor comes amidst the success of Wicked as the highest-grossing film ever based on a Broadway musical, with a sequel slated…… MORE
Counting Crows have just announced the dates and details of a major worldwide tour in support of their first new album in over a decade, Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!. The North American leg of The Complete Sweets! Tour launches on June 10 in Nashville, and concludes on August 23 in Englewood, and will feature…… MORE
In a recent interview with People, 75-year-old Rick Springfield revealed that a fall he suffered 25 years ago has left him with brain damage. The singer discovered his brain injury following a recent full-body MRI scan, which stems from an incident that occurred during a performance in Las Vegas in 2000. “I fell 25 feet,…… MORE
