Author: Amanda Collins

Fresh off their triumphant Hymns For The Non-Believers anniversary lap around the country, Melbourne pop-punk veterans Kisschasy are back in the saddle with another taste of their long-awaited fourth LP. Following on from comeback single ‘Lie To Me’, new track ‘Parasite’ finds the band doing what they do best — pairing Darren Cordeux’s instantly recognisable Aussie-inflected melodic drawl with insatiable guitars, crisp ’90s alt-rock energy, and just enough bite to keep things dangerous. Kisschasy – ‘Parasite’ Lyrically, this one is a bittersweet ode to clinging on to something that you know is bad for you, whether that’s a toxic relationship,…

A man has been arrested for theft of tribute flowers from an Ozzy Osbourne memorial site in Birmingham. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The heavy metal pioneer frontman died last month (July 22) at age 76. In a statement, his family shared that he was “surrounded by love” at the time of his passing. His death came just weeks after he played a final live show in his hometown, and raised “a ton” of money for charity along the way. Since his passing, thousands of fans have taken to the streets of Birmingham to leave flowers and…

It’s been four long years since Dijon’s dazzling, emotive debut album ‘Absolutely’ proved him a generational talent. In the time since, he’s cultivated an enigmatic reputation, emerging only occasionally for the odd feature or songwriting credit. This year, however, momentum’s been building again. A striking spot on Bon Iver’s ‘SABLE fABLE’ in April whet the appetite. Last month, extensive contributions on Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG’ turned heads in the mainstream, while a surprise cameo in the trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film One Battle After Another left fans intrigued. Dijon’s full-scale comeback ‘Baby’ could not be better timed, then. Nor,…

Billy Joel‘s beloved motorcycle shop 20th Century Cycles will be closing its doors permanently following the musician’s brain disorder diagnosis – find out more below. Earlier this year, Joel revealed that he had been diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and later had to cancel all of his upcoming tour dates – including his headline UK shows – as a result. Now, it has been announced that Joel’s Long Island motorcycle shop and garage 20th Century Cycles will be shutting down for good this September, with an auction for the Piano Man’s personal collection of bikes being arranged…

Slipknot are reportedly selling their past music catalogue for $120million – find out more below. READ MORE: Clown talks Slipknot’s 25th anniversary and future: “We probably have several albums in us right now” According to a Billboard Pro report, the masked Iowan metal outfit are close to finalising a deal to sell their back catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners. The deal will cover ownership rights to their publishing and master recording royalties. The deal will reportedly not include any future releases that the band may have in store. Billboard Pro‘s sources have also not confirmed how many members of the band…

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. CASETiFY has dropped another banger of a music-themed collection, this time with reunited rockers Oasis. This one’s for the music lovers. Ahead of Oasis‘ reunion tour making its way overseas for the North American dates, the new collection is full of dark and graphic pieces, all with one mission in mind: to protect your tech while broadcasting your Oasis fandom. The full collection can be shopped…

Billboard and The Players’ Tribune teamed up to launch Switching Stages, a new video series that brings together celebrated athletes and world-renowned musicians to explore their shared connections. The first episode, sponsored by T-Mobile, premiered on Friday (Aug. 15) and features Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and chart-topping Migos rapper Quavo. The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture. The episode kicks off with Trae and Quavo facing off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court. Later, they head to the recording studio, where Quavo takes the lead in…

Billboard gives Teyana Taylor her flowers — literally — in the latest installment of our “Takes Us Out” franchise. Five years after announcing her retirement from music, Taylor returns Aug. 22 with her fourth studio album, Escape Room. The multi-faceted creative — singer-songwriter, dancer-choregorapher, video director and actress —recently dropped by Casa de Flores in Encino, California, to arrange an assortment of red roses and chat with Billboard’s Gail Mitchell. Asked what prompted the end of her musical retirement during the conversation, Taylor referenced her 2020 Billboard cover story which followed the release of her gold-certified third studio project, The…

Music films don’t get much respect — most of the older ones are basically brand extensions, and many of the new ones are extended ads. These days, most biopics and “rockumentaries” are made at least partly to introduce older artists to a new generation and boost their stream counts in the process. Considering these constraints, as well as those imposed by songwriters and artists in exchange for the use of their work, it’s amazing that the best music films — think D.A. Pennebaker’s 1967 Bob Dylan documentary, Don’t Look Back, and Martin Scorsese’s 1978 swan song for The Band, The…

The second full-length album from Evan Canady, Trials and Tribulations showcases a passionate rock appeal — drawing inspiration from Canady’s new 8-string guitar. Alongside his brother Aaron Canady, who mixed and mastered the release, he crafts a sound that impresses in both its dexterous musicianship and spacious, heartfelt atmospherics. The powerful “Overture” kicks off the album with a firm display of Canady’s dynamic tonal range. Heavy-rock pulses and sporadic haunting choir wordlessness intermingle initially, for a darkly foreboding appeal. A metal-friendly fervency then envelops amidst blaring organs, before a shift into dreamy piano and soaring, twangy guitar work. This enveloping…