Author: Amanda Collins
Much has changed for Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac during their nearly 40 years together as Goo Goo Dolls. But one thing hasn’t. “John and I will actually slap each other and punch each other and get the aggression out,” Takac tells Billboard via Zoom from the Chicago stop of the Goos’ Summer Anthem Tour, named for the new EP the duo is releasing on Friday (Aug. 22). When’s the last time that happened? “Oh…about a year and a half ago,” Takac says with a laugh. “In retrospect, it’s funny…. But, you know, it’s just silly. It turns into slap…
SARI brings a burst of pure sunshine, on this upbeat pop anthem that perfectly captures the dizzying rush of falling in love again on the new single “Joyride”. The music radiates with warmth, with infectious production, pumping rhythms, and bright melodies that feels tailor-made for new love. The writing leans into that exhilarating first spark, of when your heart races, your smile won’t fade, and every moment feels like something you want to hold onto forever. SARI delivers it all with charm and sincerity, making the listener feel the music at a righteous level. The song’s carefree energy makes it…
Microsoft has announced the second wave of titles heading to Xbox Game Pass this August and the list includes some big games. Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives both Xbox and PC players access to a massive library of games. To keep things fresh, new titles are constantly being added while other games are removed. Twelve titles have already been added to Xbox Game Pass this August, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Farming Simulator 25 and the surprise release of the remastered Heretic + Hexen. Now Microsoft has confirmed nine more titles will be coming to the service…
‘The Beatles Anthology’ project is returning in 2025 with a new book, album and video. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Inside ‘Now And Then’: With a little help from AI, The Beatles live again Speculation that the cult-favourite ‘Anthology’ series would be returning began yesterday (August 20), when Paul McCartney shared a cryptic post online that seemed to allude to its previous releases. The original series, ‘Anthology 1’ arrived in November 1995, around the same time as an eight-part documentary, and some of the first new music from the band since the death of John Lennon, with McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr working…
Orrin turns up the heat with his new release “Hakuna Matata” A genre-blending track that fuses hip hop swagger with the high-energy pulse of Jersey club. From the start, the song radiates confidence, with booming bass, infectious bounce, and a slick infectious flows that showcase Orrin’s unlimited sauce. The production keeps you moving, bringing playful melodies and switch-ups that give the track its club-ready edge while still carrying the bravado of Hip Hop. It is more than just a feel-good catchphrase but a an them for living in the moment, wrapped up in a track built to shake dancefloors. Balancing…
Songwriter Ross Golan, who has co-written such hits as Selena Gomez’s “Same Old Love,” Flo Rida’s “My House” and Ariana Grande’s “Dangerous Woman” –—all of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 — has been named co-chair of the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers (S&C) Wing. In that capacity, he’ll work alongside songwriter and current chair Evan Bogart (who will become co-chair) and S&C Wing senior managing director Susan Stewart. “From its inception, I’ve seen how the S&C Wing has provided its diverse and growing membership the support it needs to thrive in this challenging time,” Golan…
The Who may have named what they are claiming is their final North American tour “The Song Is Over,” but according to co-founder and guitarist Pete Townshend, the road will go on for him once the final strains of “Baba O’Riley” ring out at the band’s final gig on Sept. 28 in Las Vegas. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Speaking to AARP magazine, Townshend, 80, said he plans to embark on what he referred to as “one-man” solo outings after he and singer Roger Daltrey finish their current run of shows. “We reserve the right to pop up…
Cast frontman John Power has said that being able to support Oasis on their ‘Live ‘25’ tour “really authenticates our legacy”. The band have been opening for the Britpop giants since they kicked off their mammoth comeback tour with two nights at Principality Stadium in Cardiff last month. Since then, they have joined them (alongside former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft), at five shows at Heaton Park in Manchester, five of their seven sold-out stops at Wembley Stadium in London, two stops at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and two stops in Croke Park in Dublin –…
Sing-along cinema screenings of Netflix global hit KPop Demon Hunters are selling out fast, according to new reports. Released in June on the streaming service, the animated film tells the story of music superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, collectively a K-pop girl group named Huntr/x, who lead double lives as demon hunters and face off against a rival boy band The Saja Boys, whose members are secretly demons. In early August, it was announced that it had become the most-watched original animated film in Netflix history. Songs from the film have made an impact on the music charts, with fictional…
The names of the mysterious President‘s band members have been revealed. READ MORE: President live in London: a brief but commanding inaugural address from rock’s latest mystery The new band, fronted by an unknown masked singer, made their debut live appearance at Download 2025 earlier this summer. They have since played their first headline gig at The Garage in London, though the identity of the members has remained a secret. Many fans are convinced that their frontman is Charlie Simpson of Busted and Fightstar fame. Speculation comes after Simpson revealed to NME last year that he was working on new music. However, he only mentioned his plans with Busted…