When Tom Petty released his debut album, the self-titled Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, he was confident but not cocky. “It is not really like anything you’re going to hear,” he said to the Gainesville Sun (via thepettyarchives.com) — referred to in the article as “Tommy” — in December of 1976, the month after the album was […]
XCOMM are a perfect example of what people mean they say that the kids are alright. With an age range from 14 to 20 in their ranks, they have established themselves as one of the most exciting, exhilarating and excellent additions to the West Coast hardcore scene. They have also proven what happens when you […]
Lil Uzi Vert shares a new video of his pet monkey named Piccola and teases his new album. On Wednesday (May 27), Uzi posted a new video revealing his pet monkey named Piccola. In the clip, which can be viewed below, the Philadelphia rapper is walking around his spacious high-rise apartment holding his animal like […]
Like many of their contemporaries, Jethro Tull embraced new technology and the changing tone of music as they continued making music at the dawn of the ’80s. But as the band’s mastermind, flautist and vocalist Ian Anderson lays out in the conversation below, their evolution had begun long before that and in fact, was a […]
Stand Atlantic have announced a run of European headline dates taking place around their shows supporting Simple Plan. It’s been less than a week since the band returned with bright and breezy single ‘Velcro’, and they’ll be bringing those impeccable vibes across the ocean for some more shows later in the year. The Aussie’s will […]
Lil Wayne reportedly is ready to settle down. According to a TMZ report, published on Tuesday (May 26), Tunechi reportedly popped the question earlier this year to a woman in her 20s from Indiana. XXL has reached out to Lil Wayne’s rep for comment. Wayne has generally kept his love life out of the spotlight. […]
Down Announces North American Headlining Tour Dates Down will return to North American stages this Summer for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by Helmet and Spirit In The Room! The Strap It Down tour begins in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th and closes in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4th with a special previously […]
Down have announced plans for a late summer headlining tour of North America. The long-running metal supergroup, which features Pantera singer Phil Anselmo, Corrosion of Conformity guitarist Pepper Keenan, Crowbar guitarist Kirk Windstein, Eyehategod drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, will kick off the ‘Strap It Down’ tour on Aug. 15 in Atlanta. You […]
The Barbarians Of California have shared everything you need to know about their upcoming second album, including an unstoppable new single. The chaos-loving hardcore-punk outfit’s latest album is titled ‘MEGATONS’, and it’s set to arrive on August 21. On the announcement, the band’s Eric Stenman has said: “Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump. Making […]
Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Monaleo and the Black Eyed Peas win 2026 American Music Awards. On Monday (May 25), the 52nd AMAs went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosted the event, which featured multiple hip-hop artists taking home awards. Cardi B was rap’s biggest winner, taking home three […]