Hair metal favorites Twisted Sister are set to reunite next year to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but they’ll be without longtime bassist Mark Mendoza. Despite the big announcement, Twisted Sister didn’t share any key details about the trek, such as when the tour will take place and what cities the …
Read More »Julia Wolf Steals the Show on Drake's New Single. She's Just Happy People Are Listening
As Drake continues the intricate rollout for his upcoming album, Iceman, fans are getting introduced to a new cast of characters in the Drizzy Cinematic Universe. Ever the tastemaker, Drake’s ear is constantly to the streets, and it’s no surprise that on the intro to his latest single, “Dog House,” …
Read More »Here Are the Artists Who Have Ditched Spotify Over Its CEO's Military Tech Ties
Over the past few months, a groundswell of indie artists have chosen to cut ties with Spotify in protest of CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek’s ties to the defense company Helsing. Well-known indie acts like Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu have led the exodus, while Australian psych rockers King Gizzard and …
Read More »Junior H Still Plans to Perform at Tijuana Concert Despite Alleged Cartel Threat
Authorities are investigating an alleged cartel death threat directed at Junior H asking the corridos singer not to perform in Tijuana at an upcoming show. A rep for the singer confirms to Rolling Stone on Wednesday that “the date is still on” and tickets will continue to be on sale, …
Read More »King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Let Fans 'Name Your Price' for Albums on Bandcamp
After pulling their music from Spotify following CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military drone technology, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have successfully taken over the entire Top 25 of Bandcamp’s best-selling albums and are letting fans “name your price.” While Bandcamp’s default pricing for albums is set at …
Read More »Morgan Wallen Flips Off a Charley Crockett T-Shirt Held by Gavin Adcock
Morgan Wallen flipped the bird while performing at a recent show at Rogers Centre in Toronto. It was a move many online have interpreted as the singer weighing in on the ongoing feud between Gavin Adcock and Charley Crockett over what merits “authenticity” in the country genre. During Wallen’s performance …
Read More »Gene Gallagher's Grunge-y Band Villanelle Drops Blistering Debut Single 'Hinge'
Gene Gallagher’s rock band Villanelle has been drawing large crowds all across Europe ever since playing their first gigs in early 2024, and they’ve finally dropped their debut single, “Hinge.” It’s a blistering Nineties throwback that fuses together elements of Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentine, and Dinosaur Jr. “That’s …
Read More »Ketch Secor on Why His Response to Gun Violence Is Different Than Jason Aldean's
Country music has a long history with guns and gun culture, from songs about handing down family heirloom rifles to harvesting that first buck of the season. Ketch Secor, the leader of Old Crow Medicine Show, is a gun owner, but never thought he’d become a staunch advocate for gun …
Read More »Turnstile Brings Crowd Surfing and 'Never Enough' Deep Cuts to NPR Tiny Desk
The first time Turnstile appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, their set was recorded from home. The band filled the walls of their space with stuffed animals and cartoon plushies, which essentially stood in for a real crowd. Of course, it wasn’t quite the same. Now, they’ve made their …
Read More »Hinds Travel the World for Cover of Charli XCX's 'Girl, So Confusing Featuring Lorde'
Hinds have been touring in support of their excellent fourth album, Viva Hinds. Their new video for a cover of Charli XCX’s “Girl, So Confusing,” the Lorde-featuring version, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Madrid band’s time on the road, along with showing off their hometown. The song, which they’ve …
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