Michael Jackson transformed popular music with an electrifying blend of unforgettable melodies, precise vocals, groundbreaking production, and breathtaking performance artistry. From infectious disco grooves and tender ballads to dramatic rock anthems and socially conscious songs, his catalog crossed genres while remaining instantly recognizable. Every whispered phrase, rhythmic breath, soaring chorus, and signature vocal cry became […]
VonOff1700 addresses his recent arrest after his alleged mugshot surfaces online. The Chicago rapper has been at the center of arrest reports, with an unflattering booking photo recently surfacing online along with social media posts saying he was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon last week. On Thursday (July 30), Von addressed […]
Rick Wakeman has shared the first single, “The Jezero Crater,” from his upcoming album, Return to the Red Planet. As its name suggests, Return to the Red Planet is a follow up to Wakeman’s 2020 album, The Red Planet. Once again, the songs are about Mars and its various landscapes, weather patterns and other such […]
Radar Festival have announced what is set to be one of the moments of next Summer, bringing in a legend within both musical and gaming spheres. Oh yes. Mick Gordon, the man behind crafting the sound design on games such as DOOM, DOOM Eternal and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, and working with bands such […]
The Moody Blues created a sound unlike any other, blending rock, classical orchestration, poetic storytelling, and dreamlike atmosphere into music that felt both intimate and cosmic. Their finest songs invite listeners into worlds of longing, wonder, reflection, and spiritual discovery, carried by soaring melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and the unmistakable glow of the Mellotron. From […]
Truth: Skilla Baby Detroit’s finest Skilla Baby deep-dives into his new album, The Price of Fame, out Aug. 21. As Told To: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2026 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. The Price of Fame is an album for the […]
Raunchy Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “Frostbite” From Upcoming New Comeback Album “Prisoner” Danish industrialized groove metal band Raunchy have released “Frostbite”, the fourth and final advance single from their long-awaited comeback album “Prisoner”. The record is set to arrive on August 14th through Mighty Music, marking the band’s first full-length album in nearly […]