The court battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been quietly settled. They’d entered arbitration following an attempt by Oates to sell his stake in their partnership as Hall and Oates over Hall’s objection. An new status report was filed Monday after the judge asked for an update, Rolling Stone reports. The filing did […]
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Pool Kids vocalist Christine Goodwynne guides us through the making of their latest LP ‘Easier Said Than Done’, set for release on August 15 via Epitaph. EASIER SAID THAN DONE “This was the first song I had written for the album, and also the first demo I brought to the full band to work on, […]
Some voices wear a crown without asking. LaVern Baker let rhythm sit tall while melody did the smiling. Her records feel like street corner harmony walking into a bright studio and keeping its neighborhood soul intact. Horns grin, drums step with purpose, and her phrasing turns everyday words into velvet. She can tease, testify, and […]
Hip-hop continues to mount wins in 2025, with some big album releases serving as the score for the year. Things don’t slow down in September, with projects from some of the biggest names in rap scheduled to drop. Cardi B Preps Am I The Drama? Album Following a plethora of delays, Cardi B is finally ready to […]
Fear Factory fans won’t have to wait too much longer for the band’s first album with new vocalist Milo Silvestro and drummer Pete Webber. Speaking at last weekend’s Bloodstock Open Air in the U.K., guitarist Dino Cazares confirmed that the record is fully tracked and will be mixed later this month. The plan, he says, […]
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said frontman Steven Tyler “doesn’t want to tour” with the band again following their ill-fated and short-lived 2023 farewell trek. The rockers launched their Peace Out farewell tour in September 2023 but were forced to postpone the run after just three shows because Tyler injured his larynx. Aerosmith ultimately canceled the […]
Howard Stern paid tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who recently passed away at 76. Calling him “one of the most fabulous guests” in the history of The Howard Stern Show, Stern remembered Ozzy for his groundbreaking music with Black Sabbath, his successful solo career, and his pop culture impact through the hit reality series […]
Some groups sound like they were born at a crossroads. Buffalo Springfield felt like three roads meeting at once. Stephen Stills brought sculpted songcraft and a drummer’s ear for groove. Neil Young brought mystery, noise, and a poet’s magnetism. Richie Furay brought golden tone and a country shimmer that softened hard edges. Under the California […]
Cardi B’s second album, Am I The Drama? is just about a month away from release after over a half-decade of waiting, and now, Cardi’s teasing its next single, “Imaginary Players.” While we still don’t know what the single will sound like, Cardi posted its release date and pre-save link on Instagram, writing in the […]
Dolly Parton recently collaborated with Motley Crue on a new version of their 1985 hit, “Home Sweet Home.” It’s the latest chapter in her ongoing salute to rock following her 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But the country legend has long been a fan of music from many different genres. […]










