Sunday evening saw the return of the MTV Video Music Awards, and the recently deceased rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was the subject of an impressive tribute performance that saw Steven Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme, as well as Yungblud, all joining forces to perform a medley of Osbourne’s music. Black […]
Read MoreIf you think of your favorite rock acts, whatever era they might hail from, one constant is the special dynamic that forms among the original members when a band is at its peak. If they’re making magic, both in the studio and onstage, it’s a special chemistry that is not easily replaced. It’s precisely why […]
Read MoreThe year 1994 was full of musical highs. It’s almost like it took the first four years of the ’90s for some genres to shake off the previous decade’s trends and fully form themselves. The Notorious B.I.G. dropped his debut album that year, as did Nas and OutKast, with all three LPs considered instant classics. […]
Read MoreThe biggest-selling soundtrack of 2025 just got a major upgrade. KPop Demon Hunters—already an international superhit with over three billion streams—is back with a deluxe edition packed with bonuses. New unreleased songs with acapella versions and karaoke-ready tracks enhance the already dominant “Golden” era, which just spent its third week at #1 on the Billboard […]
Read MoreThe biggest-selling soundtrack of 2025 just got a major upgrade. K-Pop Demon Hunters—already an international superhit with over three billion streams—is back with a deluxe edition packed with bonuses. New unreleased songs with acapella versions and karaoke-ready tracks enhance the already dominant “Golden” era, which just spent its third week at #1 on the Billboard […]
Read MoreMark Volman—one of the voices that defined an era—singer and co-founder of ’60s pop group The Turtles, passed away Friday, September 5 at the age of 78. The Turtles, best known for their #1 smash hit “Happy Together,” were powered by the partnership of lead singer Howard Kaylan and his close friend, guitarist and harmony […]
Read MoreMost people think a drummer is a background musician—basically just there to keep the beat for the singer and guitarist. But the drummer in a rock band is key to a band’s success. History has shown us that the right drummer can breathe new life into a band. Put the right one behind the kit […]
Read MoreSome weekends are for day parties. This one’s for do-not-disturbs. Whether you’re dodging group texts, ghosting brunch, or simply rejecting the societal scam of “going out,” your couch just became the main stage. Forget crowds, surge pricing, and port-a-potty roulette, this is a music weekend on your own terms. From cinematic pop to candle-lit acoustic […]
Read MoreJustin Bieber pulled a Beyoncé by dropping his new album Swag II today, September 5, at midnight, shortly after announcing it on Instagram. The 23-track LP arrived less than a day after Bieber began posting photos of digital promotional displays in various cities. Swag II comes on the heels of the singer’s R&B-styled Swag album, […]
Read MoreRap has dominated the music charts for decades. In fact, 2023 was the first time in 23 years that a hip-hop song didn’t go number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100. Then there are those rap songs that remain popular far after leaving the charts, like Nelly‘s “Hot In Herre,” because although it reached number one […]
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