Shinedown have kicked off 2025 by unleashing two brand new singles – ‘Three Six Five’ and ‘Dance, Kid, Dance’. Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz Speaking on the two new songs, frontman Brent Smith comments, “We needed to approach everything different this time… The last two albums were both conceptual so it was important for us to really ask ourselves […]
Ariana Grande has taken the music world by storm, captivating audiences with her powerhouse vocals, infectious pop melodies, and relatable lyrics. Since her debut, she has evolved from a Nickelodeon star to a global music icon, amassing a devoted fanbase and numerous accolades along the way. With a unique blend of R&B, pop, and electronic […]
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we’ve narrowed […]
Steel Panther is celebrating 15-plus years of their debut album Feel The Steel not only with a ton of tour dates, but an ongoing documentary looking at their illustrious past. This first episode tackles the band’s early days as they went from a cover band to one playing originals. And for those unaware, yeah – […]
Paul McCartney implored the British government to protect artists as it considers a copyright law update that the former Beatle believes would make it easier to “rip off” creators. The U.K. government is currently consulting on proposals that would allow tech companies to use copyrighted material to train AI via text and data mining unless the rights holders opt […]
Britain’s largest choir is BANNING future performances of THE POLICE’s hit song “EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE” because of CONTROVERSIAL lyrics. The Rock Choir, which consists of over 31,000 members throughout the UK, has long performed the classic track by The Police, but have now announced they will be removing it from their repertoire due to […]
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes its rising talent. Dallas representor BigXthaPlug is undeniably one of state’s hottest commodities. The “Life Of A Boss” rapper dominated 2024 with several notable co-signs and best of lists domination due to his impressive sophomore album, Take Care. But BigXthaPlug isn’t washing his hand of the acclaimed […]
1985 was a glorious time to be a fan of live rock and roll music. Thanks partially to the attention foisted upon them by MTV and the music video revolution, artists such as Motley Crue, Dire Straits and Iron Maiden reached dizzying new levels of popularity. Realizing that visuals were an increasingly important part of […]
Electric Callboy Drop New Banger ‘Elevator Operator’ Skip to the content Electric Callboy have returned with their brand new single, ‘Elevator Operator’. Photo Credit: Christian Ripkens The release marks their first new music since last year’s collaboration with BABYMETAL, ‘RATATATA’. It comes with a fun new music video starring actor Uke Bosse in […]
Step into the mesmerizing world of Roy Orbison, a musical icon whose haunting voice and emotive songwriting have left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock and roll. With his signature sunglasses and a style that blends rockabilly, pop, and country, Orbison captivated audiences from the moment he burst onto the scene in the […]