In Jane’s Addiction’s new lawsuit against Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro revealed he has been sober since spring 2023 and ‘regularly meets with a sobriety coach.’ This past Wednesday (July 16th), it was announced that guitarist Dave Navarro was suing frontman Perry Farrell for battery and assault following the pair’s onstage scuffle that took place in […]
When you talk about the architects of modern music, James Brown sits at the summit. The Godfather of Soul didn’t just change the game—he rewrote the rules. With a scream, a shuffle, and a sweat-soaked suit, Brown built the foundation for funk, revolutionized R&B, and laid the blueprint for hip-hop decades before it had a […]
Earlier this year, Lil Tecca returned with the single “Dark Thoughts,” kicking off the rollout for his new album, Dopamine, which also included a fun single called “OWA OWA.” Now, he’s bringing these songs — along with the rest of the album — to a city near you with The Dopmaine Experience tour. Kicking off […]
Billy Joel has offered an update on his health after being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder that forced him to cancel all scheduled tour dates. “I feel good,” Joel said on a new episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random Podcast, which you can watch below. “They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, […]
Alkaline Trio have unveiled infectious single ‘Oblivion’, which was produced by Travis Barker. Photo credit: Jonathan Weiner The first of three songs recently recorded with the Blink-182 drummer and producer, it’s also the first studio recording featuring the band’s Atom Willard behind the drumkit. A delightfully hooky cut, take a listen to ‘Oblivion’ below: On […]
Mexico’s rich musical heritage has given the world some of the most unforgettable voices in Latin music history. From the passionate cries of ranchera to the infectious rhythms of Latin pop and the soul-stirring sounds of bolero, Mexican singers have shaped the soundscape of generations — and continue to do so today. Whether singing about […]
Kill ’Em With SuccessWho’s the biggest and best Freshman of all time? You get to decide.Words: Peter A. Berry, C. Vernon Coleman II, Kyle Eustice and Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. For eighteen years, XXL Freshman has […]
After more than a decade, Tool will make their long-awaited return to Hawaii, performing live at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on December 19. The band’s announcement marks their first Hawaiian appearance since the early 2010s and adds another milestone to their ever-expanding global tour legacy. In addition to the Hawaii performance, Tool has also revealed two […]
Next month, Dead & Company will perform three shows in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park in celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The last of those shows, set to take place on Aug. 3, will be shown in IMAX theaters. A total of 30 movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada will stream the concert […]
Jack White posted, “The people who have supported this professional liar, egomaniac conman all these years will all pretend they never did once he’s gone. You can show them visual proof of his lies and they shrug their shoulders and change the subject cause they know in their hearts that they […]