The British are coming. Well, more specifically, the 2024 BRIT Awards. On March 2, the annual showcase of the UK’s biggest names went down. As usual, the televised performances were elaborately over-the-top. But what did shake things up, at least for the viewing audience at home and abroad, was the winner’s list. “Flip A Switch” […]
Being successful in rock ‘n’ roll has a lot to do with talent, of course. But it would also be fair to say that where an artist ultimately ends up is influenced greatly by the kind of people they surround themselves with. The reality of the music business is that not everyone working within it has honest intentions. […]
Charming Liars have released their latest single, ‘Where I End & You Begin’. The LA-based, London-formed rock band have shared their new track ahead of their UK tour next week, which sees them play dates in Glasgow, London and Manchester. The propulsive new track is filled with passion and verve, with the band explaining: “‘Where […]
Pestilence announced their career retrospective album Levels Of Perception last week and immediately received loads of criticism over the AI artwork. Which all by itself was bad enough, but then the band chose to defend the decision by making some not-quite-comparable comparisons. Now Pestilence frontman Patrick Mameli has taken to Instagram to announce the album’s […]
Willie Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, renowned for his distinctive voice, songwriting prowess, and iconic status in the country music genre. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, Nelson emerged as one of the most influential figures in country music history, with a career spanning over six decades. Nelson […]
Cardi B is insisting she’s not going to let her anxiety or her haters stop her from dropping her sophomore album in 2024. Cardi B Gives Album Update On Friday (March 1), Bardi shared a video on social media, giving an update on her long-awaited second album. “I promise y’all this year, I’m not letting […]
Keith Richards has released a cover of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground‘s “I’m Waiting for the Man,” in honor of what would have been Reed’s 82nd birthday on March 2. The track is part of an upcoming album, The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed. Vinyl and CD versions of the LP […]
Welsh outfit Himalayas have shared anthemic new track ‘V.O.V.’ Image credit: Ashlea Bea The new track was co-written by AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, who gifted lyrics to the band via a mutual friend after the legendary frontman heard their music. Realising they didn’t want to squander such an opportunity, Himalayas got to work in putting a […]
Texas, the Lone Star State, has long been a fertile ground for some of the most influential and distinctive voices in the music industry. With its vast expanse stretching over deserts, plains, and coastlines, it’s no surprise that the state has become a melting pot of sounds and styles, giving rise to a rich musical […]
Rihanna’s last public performance was the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show on February 12, 2023. Entering the show, people desperately hoped that Rihanna would announce a forthcoming album or tour — or something — during the show. Instead, she revealed her second pregnancy and has not announced any follow-up to 2016’s ANTI. (Although […]