Author: Amanda Collins
There’s a period in life – usually in the 30s or 40s – where people make big decisions about their identity. The world is changing around them, and they control their reaction: Do they resist those changes and hang on to the past? Or do they accept society’s evolutions and try to adapt along with it? Explore See latest videos, charts and news The former world view leads in its most extreme version to the stereotypically angry old person. The path for the latter viewpoint skews toward the wise, resilient soul that most would likely aspire to be in their…
Oasis‘ drones have been spotted in Chicago above Neil Young‘s show. See the footage below. READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff review: a supersonic reunion for a new generation The band’s drone display was seen for the first time ahead of their first show in Cardiff, and has been a fixture in each city before their gigs. Last night (August 27), they were once again sighted – this time above a Young concert at Chicago’s Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. The legendary singer-songwriter was performing there as part of the ongoing North American leg of his ‘Love Earth’ world tour with…
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. This year is jam-packed with tours and festivals around the world, from Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Tour” to Backstreet Boys “Into The Millennium” concert at the Sphere to Addison Rae’s “The Addison Tour”. There’s a long list of music events going on, from Las Vegas residencies and country music tours to K-pop groups making their first treks (or a return trek) back to North America. Explore See…
Mirror at Night by Eric Angelo Bessel A nocturnal ambient spell takes hold on “Scavengers,” a newly released track from American-German visual artist and musician Eric Angelo Bessel. The release comes via his upcoming second solo album, Mirror at Night, which unveils its atmospheric sound across twelve ambient pieces that balance nostalgia and ingenuity. Vintage Mellotron tones and Alesis synths form a textural palette akin to the glow of the moon — full of mystique in its gentle illumination. The captivating “Scavengers” has us thoroughly anticipating the upcoming full-length (out on 10/31) from Bessel, who is currently based in Portland,…
Hayley Williams has officially released her new album ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’, alongside an additional track ‘Parachute’. Listen below. READ MORE: Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartache Last month, the Paramore frontwoman first previewed 17 songs on her website for a limited time, as a surprise project named ‘Ego’. Later, she released all the tracks on streaming platforms as individual singles and last week she shared a music video for ‘Glum’. Today (August 28), she’s officially released the album, titled ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party’, alongside an additional 18th track…
Jessie J has canceled her upcoming U.S. tour dates and postponed her shows in Europe, with the star explaining that she must now undergo a second surgery to treat her breast cancer during the period of time she was supposed to be on the road. In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday (Aug. 28), the vocalist cut straight to the chase, telling followers she’d rather be “blunt” than get emotional on camera. “Unfortunately I have to have a second surgery,” she said. “Nothing too serious, but it has to be done by the end of this year. This falls…
Josh Freese has addressed his exit from Foo Fighters, saying the band’s music wasn’t something that he “really resonated with”. READ MORE: Foo Fighters live in Manchester: invincible and still untouchable In May, the Foos announced that Freese had been let go as their drummer, with Freese saying he was “shocked” and “disappointed” by the booting. He had joined the Foos as their touring drummer in 2023 following the sudden passing of Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. Now, he’s opened up about the sacking in an interview with the New York Times, saying: “Looking back, it was probably more an issue with their management.”…
Amid a burgeoning regional Mexican scene in 2018, Alex Ahumada and his cousin Leonardo Lomeli began playing gigs in their hometown Salinas, Calif., — an agricultural hub located just south of the San Francisco Bay Area — mainly as a hobby, after all, they’d both soon go off to college. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Inspired by legacy acts like Valentín Elizalde and Ariel Camacho, Ahumada sang covers while Lomeli played the requinto at family backyard parties or events around town, their repertoire ranging from old-school corridos to cumbias. “We wanted the party to be lit,” Ahumada tells…
Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Josh Homme has visited some “Arctic Monkeys landmarks” during his time in Sheffield. READ MORE: Queens Of The Stone Age – Alive In The Catacombs review: moving and meditative concert doc Homme and co. are currently in the Monkeys’ hometown to play two huge outdoor headline gigs at Rock N Roll Circus. They kicked things off last night (August 27) and will perform again tonight (28) at the city’s Don Valley Bowl. Ahead of the shows, Homme shared his plans for downtime in Sheffield, saying in a recent interview: “I really just want to go to all the Arctic…
A new event is coming to Royal Albert Hall for BBC Proms, which sees Jules Buckley join forces with St. Vincent. The event will be held as a one-night-only collaboration, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 3. At the show, conductor, arranger and orchestrator Jules Buckley celebrates his 25th Prom, and works with the singer, songwriter and guitarist to reimagine songs in her discography. It will see songs of hers shared like never before, alongside a full orchestra, and reimagined to work with the classical style. “The concept here is not just to slap an…