Navigating Frank Zappa‘s extensive catalog can be one of the trickiest and frustrating endeavors a music fan can undertake. From his debut in June 1966 with the Mothers of Invention‘s double Freak Out! album to his death in December 1993 at the age of 52, and beyond, the singer, guitarist, composer and bandleader has amassed […]
Last week, Gwen Stefani took to Twitter/X to share a clip of an interview between former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and actor Jonathan Roumie. “Wow Jonathan Roumie, u r a powerful inspirational human what an enlightening intelligent beautiful interview thank you for being u gx,” the No Doubt frontwoman, who is Catholic, wrote. Carlson […]
Bob Marley wasn’t just a musician—he was a movement. His music transcended borders, uniting people with messages of love, peace, and resistance. From the streets of Trenchtown to the biggest stages in the world, Marley became the voice of reggae, bringing its infectious rhythms and powerful storytelling to the masses. Decades after his passing, his […]
As of this post, Playboi Carti is the No. 1 trending topic on X (formerly Twitter). Why? It’s not because he released his long-awaited new album Music: It’s because he didn’t release it. New albums typically drop at midnight ET, but shortly after midnight this morning (March 14), Carti shared a post indicating the album […]
Journey entered the 21st Century at a crossroads. Make that two crossroads. They’d recently moved on Steve Perry, placing the Steve Augeri-sung “Remember Me” on 1998’s chart-topping multi-platinum Armageddon: The Album soundtrack. They followed that up with 2001’s Arrival before Journey and their long-time label, Columbia Records went their separate ways. This newfound freedom sparked […]
Sleep Token have revealed the details of their upcoming new album ‘Even In Arcadia’. Photo: Andy Ford Set for release on May 09, it includes the new single ‘Emergence’, available to stream now. This is the band’s fourth studio album, the follow up to 2023’s ‘Take Me Back To Eden’, and the first to be […]
West Virginia is known for its breathtaking mountains, rich history, and deep-rooted musical traditions. From the coal mines to the Grand Ole Opry, this Appalachian state has produced some of the most influential and beloved singers across various genres. Whether it’s the soulful storytelling of Bill Withers, the electrifying country anthems of Brad Paisley, or […]
UPDATE (March 13): CNN is denying altering or destroying the footage that shows Diddy assaulting Cassie. A spokesperson for the outlet has released the following statement to XXL: “CNN never altered the video and did not destroy the original copy of the footage, which was retained by the source. CNN aired the story about the video […]
Inferi is hitting the road this May and June with Vitriol, Greylotus, and Demon King for their Rags to Riffage II tour. If you’re looking for all the technical death metal you could possibly ask for, this one kicks off on May 30 at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC. Tickets are available here. “We’re […]
Mike Campbell explained why he couldn’t have prevented Tom Petty’s death in 2017, and said his conscience was clear on the matter. Petty passed at the age of 66 of an accidental overdose. He’d been using drugs to manage the pain of a fractured hip and marriage problems, which had also affected the Heartbreakers’ last […]