Officials at the New Jersey prison where Diddy is being housed are insisting reports he got into a fight with Jamaican drug lord inmate Christoper “Dudus” Coke last weekend are false. On Thursday (Oct. 15), a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons refuted the fighting claims to TMZ. “We can tell you that the story you […]
In 2016, six of classic rock’s most vaunted stars descended upon Southern California to perform at the Desert Trip festival in Indio. The event – nicknamed “oldchella” – boasted an unprecedented lineup: Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Roger Waters and the Who. For two weekends, running October 7–9 and October 14–16, […]
Thirteen songs. Four sides on the vinyl edition. Jordan Rakei’s The Loop gives us a pleasingly manageable invitation to put the phone somewhere inconvenient. Released in May 2024, the album belongs to a body of work in which the multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and songwriter keeps returning to personal change. His official description places family and […]
Nas urges artists to honor the roots of Black music and stop chasing trends in a new open letter addressing the culture and the people who helped build it. On Thursday (Oct. 15), Esco shared a message reflecting on the history of music, calling attention to legendary artists who have been overlooked, exploited and forgotten despite […]
Report Fear Factory Finishes 2026 European Tour In Kentish Town With Help From Crystal Lake, Hate And The Nocturnal Affair Band Photo: Fear Factory (?) Which kind of lineup do you prefer; one that sticks to the genre/sub-genre or one which offers a lot of variation? Personally, I’m a big believer in variety being the […]
Even Paul McCartney, a 19-time Grammy awardee and all-around icon of music, is not above critiquing his own work. Sometimes he has done so harshly. In 2015, Q magazine asked McCartney about what he considered the worst song he’d ever written. He replied firmly with “Bip Bop” from 1971’s Wild Life. “The lyrics are f—ing […]
Sonic Temple Reveal First Names For 2027 Festival Skip to the content Festival season may have just ended, but Sonic Temple are already getting ready for 2027 with their first names rolling out. UPDATE 16/10/2026: Iron Maiden have been announced as the first headliner for next year’s festival, scheduled to play on May […]
Pooh Shiesty is reportedly being held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, and his attorney claims the conditions are negatively affecting the rapper’s mental health. On Thursday (Oct. 15), Pooh’s lawyer filed a motion requesting that the court order the U.S. Marshals Service to address the rapper’s conditions of confinement at the Rolling […]
The only thing more challenging than performing on Saturday Night Live is also having to host the show — double duty, as they call it. This has happened quite a few times over the course of the show’s 50-year career. Because why not get all the bang for your buck? Charismatic performers usually make for […]
A good record label can make a nuisance of your free time. One artist leads to another, the credits get interesting, and suddenly dinner is late. Stones Throw has had thirty years to perfect this particular inconvenience. Peanut Butter Wolf founded the label in 1996. Its anniversary festival brings artists from across that history together […]