Author: Amanda Collins

Press release – On October 24, Liberation Hall will give music fans the opportunity to rediscover a pair of uniquely American bands, Jackdawg and The Blasters. Jackdawg was a pop-rock trio featuring three legendary members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: multi-instrumentalist John McFee, drummer Keith Knudsen (both veterans of The Doobie Brothers), and bassist Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival). The Blasters were formed in 1979 and the group’s fervent blend of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, rhythm and blues, and country was delivered by the potent pairing of brothers Phil and Dave Alvin. Jackdawg was born from the remnants of the 1980s…

Lana Del Rey’s country album is still cooking. According to a new cover interview with W, the singer’s long-delayed set is now called Stove and will come out in January. Most recently scheduled to come out this past spring, Del Rey decided to postpone the album to add six songs. “They were more autobiographical than I thought, and that took more time,” she told W. “The majority of the album will have a country flair. Eight years ago, when I was looking to make a country record, no one else was thinking about country,” she said, adding that she then…

The Wiggles are handling a different type of hot potato — a workplace dispute that has reached Australia’s Federal Court. The legendary kids entertainers are being taken to court by Luke O’Neill, who in January 2024 was unveiled as their first ever CEO, but was sacked just 16 months later.O’Neill is suing Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd, group co-founder and “blue” wiggle Anthony Field, and general counsel Matthew Salgo, alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act, including claims of unpaid bonuses and unlawful dismissal. According to documents filed with the court, reported by The Guardian, O’Neill’s employment was terminated in late…

Donald Trump appears to be a fan of Taylor Swift again after publicly declaring last year that he “hates” the singer. READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end: a look at its massive global impact Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce announced their engagement yesterday, posting a carousel of photos of them embracing in a garden. The post included a photo featuring a close-up of her engagement ring. The post was captioned: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The engagement was announced while US President Trump was attending a cabinet meeting,…

Battlefield 6 is coming off an incredibly successful beta, which saw a record number of players checking out the game ahead of release. But the fun isn’t stopping there as EA are hosting a Battlefield 6-themed event in Battlefield 2042 with unique rewards to earn. READ MORE: All 2025 game release dates for PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch Here is a full breakdown of the event and how to earn those rewards. The full list of 24 Battlefield 6 rewards in Battlefield 2042 is: Western Front Pack – 4 items (Reach Tier 8) Muller Pack – 4 items (Reach Tier 19) Aurora…

A hauntingly atmospheric success, “Digital Fog Archive” is a new track from Greek project Aetherfall, and also featuring immersive saxophone work from Nicky Kokkoli. A ghostly entrancement persists in both the evolving production — featuring sporadic saxophone slithering amidst spine-tingling ambient textures — and thematic inspiration, which explores the concept of “presence and erosion,” and specifically how sound and its elements can appear and disappear, akin to “breath on glass.” The saxophone work enthralls, spanning in tonal dynamics from subtle haunts to second-half expressiveness. An eerie, spectral-like assembly of ambient sounds — resembling a mixture of voice and industrial-friendly intrigue…

Lil Nas X speaks out and reassures fans after being arrested in Los Angeles, where he was charged with resisting and injuring an officer. Lil Nas X: That was terrifying. That was a terrifying last four days. Tetris Kelly: Lil Nas X has been arrested, charged and released all after being hospitalized. The rapper has pled not guilty to four felony counts for allegedly attacking police during a naked walk in L.A. We’re giving you the details we have so far as he speaks out for the first time. Lil Nas X: Your girl is gonna be OK, y’all. The…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the most famous couple in the modern world, so naturally, they announced news of their engagement on Instagram. In a post that sent shockwaves through the platform Tuesday (Aug. 26), the pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed their upcoming nuptials by sharing photos of the proposal. Getting down on one knee in a lush garden of flowers, Kelce popped the question to his now-fiancée with a massive diamond ring in hand, officially starting a new chapter in their romance after about two years of dating. “Your English teacher and your gym…

Press release – In 1995 Ugly Kid Joe released their 2nd full length record, Menace To Sobriety. A heavier and darker album than the predecessor, which fit the time, and Kerrang! Magazine called it “the album of year”, yet the album received little to no promotion in the US, validating vocalist, Whitfield Crane’s claim that their label was backing away from them. 30 years later Menace To Sobriety’s true power is evident, without the bias of the times, and with the years having shown that many of the albums that were ignored by the labels prove to have much more life than the ones they spent their PR…

Press release – Global icon Karan Aujla, the most streamed Punjabi artist in 2024, makes history today by bringing Punjabi music into the global mainstream with the release of his new album P-POP CULTURE via Warner Music Canada/Warner Music India. A fearless mix of Punjabi pop and hip-hop, the album isn’t just music – it’s a cultural revolution, cementing Punjabi Pop Culture, or P-Pop, as a global force.  Listen here.   Coinciding with the album’s release, Aujla unveils his visually striking new video for the song “For a Reason” – watch here.  The arrival of P-POP CULTURE has sparked major celebrations around the world: in Mumbai, the Bandra-Worli Sealink is lit…