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BIGBANG Returns to London After 14 Years: How the Trio Kept T.O.P.'s Place in "Still Life"
BIGBANG, now a three-member lineup, performed in London on September 26, marking their first time back on a UK stage in 14 years. Their 20th anniversary tour XX: Cosmos leaned heavily on past hits, and the closing track "Still Life" still preserves the original rap verse from departed member T.O.P.
Kneecap Team Up With Tom Morello on "Unconquered": Three Conditions for One Song
Tom Morello laid out three conditions to invite Kneecap for a collab, and the result is "Unconquered," featured on his new album "Everyone Gets Everything They Want."
Down Two of Six, KATSEYE Pulls Off SNL Debut as a Foursome — And Even Jokes About Their Survival-Show Origins
KATSEYE performed "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti" during Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere on September 26. With members Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman still on hiatus, the remaining four took the stage — and also poked fun at their own competition-show origins in a sketch.
Rachel Chinouriri Hits SNL UK with One Track from New Album, One from the Old
London singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri served as musical guest on the third episode of SNL UK's second season, performing her new single alongside 2024 breakout track "Never Need Me" ahead of her October album release.
GWAR Founding Member Chuck Varga Dies at 68, Leather-Clad Executioner Sexecutioner Becomes Legend
Artist Chuck Varga, who built GWAR's visual universe, has passed away from cancer. He created and portrayed the character Sexecutioner for nearly four decades, and was also co-founder of the band's creative powerhouse, Slave Pit Studios.
'American Horror Story' Season 13 Soundtrack Revealed: That Twice-Used Classic Song Is Back
"American Horror Story: 13" brings together a "greatest hits" storyline featuring characters from across the show's history, closing out its finale with the same Patience & Prudence classic that first appeared in the very first episode back in 2011. Here's the full tracklist and airing schedule released so far.
Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off "Unraveled" Tour With Four-Season Narrative, Hides Red Dress Beneath White in "The Cure" Moment
Olivia Rodrigo launched the opening night of her "Unraveled" world tour in Hartford, Connecticut, structuring the two-hour show into six chapters spanning spring, summer, autumn, and winter — and staging a white-dress-melts-into-red effect during "The Cure."
Who Fills the Drummer Vacancy? Paul McCartney's Go-To Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. Steps In for Pearl Jam
In its first show since Matt Cameron's departure, Pearl Jam surprised fans at Ohana Festival by bringing in McCartney's longtime drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. to man the kit, with Eddie Vedder calling him tonight's "sub."
Severe Weather Cancels Ed Sheeran's Two Gillette Stadium Shows, Closing the Book on Macklemore Controversy
Ed Sheeran was slated to play two shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, but they were called off due to severe weather warnings from a powerful East Coast nor'easter, which also forced the cancellation of multiple major music events in New York and Philadelphia.
Eartheater's New Album on Motherhood: A Cracked Vase, an Alien Birthing Room, and a $100 Must-Have
Backstage at Bowery Ballroom, Eartheater talks to The FADER about her new album Heavenly Body — from the wabi-sabi cracked vase on the cover to her lullaby collab with Oklou, plus a shoutout to a parenting must-have under $100.
Nothing But Thieves' "Stray Dogs": Ten Years and Five Albums Later, the Band Still Calls Themselves Strays
The five-piece from Southend release their fifth album "Stray Dogs," returning to the same studio where they recorded their debut a decade ago, splicing crowd noise from the road into transitions, and opening up about a stage fall at Underworld.
Elton John to Kick Off Next Week's Opening — Apple Music Hall Reveals First Lineup
Apple's newly built venue Apple Music Hall will open its doors on September 28 with Elton John, followed by Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Baby Keem and more. The first batch of tickets goes on sale simultaneously.
Beck Recalls Meeting Dolly Parton as a Kid: "She Had No Reason to Be That Nice to Us, But She Was"
Speaking with BBC Radio 2 about his new album Ride Lonesome, Beck recalled first meeting Dolly Parton as a child at a wedding held by one of his mother's friends, saying he was taken aback by how warm and welcoming she was.
Recovering from Stroke, Michael Kiwanuka Announces New Album — Self-Produced 'FUDGE' Captures His Pre-Illness Playfulness
Michael Kiwanuka has confirmed he suffered a stroke earlier this year and is currently in recovery, while simultaneously announcing his first self-produced album in 13 years, 'FUDGE,' set for release on October 23, capturing his creative state before the illness struck.
Dove Ellis Skips Streaming for Live Album, Donates All Vinyl Sales to War Child
Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis, now based in Manchester, has turned his sold-out show at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre into a limited double vinyl LP—just 1,500 copies—with all proceeds going to War Child, the charity supporting children affected by war.
Taylor Swift Writes and Directs New Video "Patient Zero," Premiering at VMAs 2026 with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell
Taylor Swift's self-directed music video for her latest single "Patient Zero" will premiere this Sunday at the VMAs, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, with cinematography by Oscar-winning DP Emmanuel Lubezki.
U2's New Album 'Carnaval De Luz' Features Dolly Parton's Final Recording, Out November 13
U2 has announced their 16th album, 'Carnaval De Luz,' with the title track and lead single "Silencio" released ahead of the album. The record includes "Torn," a duet with the late Dolly Parton, marking her final recorded vocal performance.
Boys Noize Returns After Five Years with New Album 《7LLVSION》, Lead Single Features ZEP
Electronic artist Boys Noize (Alex Ridha) has announced his new solo album 《7LLVSION》, set for release on November 6th, alongside the release of his single 〈1+1+1〉 featuring Rotterdam underground artist ZEP.
The Prodigy's "Breathe" Turns 30, 12" Vinyl Reissue Drops November 13
The Prodigy have announced a 12" vinyl reissue of their classic single "Breathe" to mark its 30th anniversary, featuring the original track, an instrumental version, and two remixes, set for release via XL Recordings on November 13.
Mike Love's Health Woes Flare Up Again as Beach Boys Scrap Pet Sounds 60 Tour Dates
The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds 60th anniversary tour, set to resume September 24, has abruptly canceled shows in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, with no official explanation given.
After Getting Kicked Off Ed Sheeran's Tour, Macklemore Just Launched His Own "Free Palestine" Tour
Macklemore will play three benefit shows in Dublin, Paris, and London this October, with all proceeds going to Palestinian aid organizations—the fallout from being pulled off Ed Sheeran's tour after shouting "Free Palestine" onstage.
Renny Conti's New Album "Split Second": Turning Grief Into "Leaving The Zoo"
Brooklyn singer-songwriter Renny Conti's debut Mom + Pop album "Split Second" drops September 25th, weaving quiet waterfront moments with the pain of losing his brother into ten hushed but heavy tracks.
Julia Holter's Happy Accident: How a Tour Bonus Track Grew Into New Album 'Materia'
Julia Holter just wanted to write one new song for her band to throw into their tour setlist. She dug up an old Logic file to mess around, and ended up piecing together an entirely new album, Materia, spanning 2020 to 2024.
The Original "Witch": Black Sabbath's Cover Girl Releases AI-Themed Rock Opera 'Alice'
The mysterious woman standing by the watermill in Oxfordshire back in 1970 has now released a five-song rock opera called 'Alice' under the name Indreba, retelling Alice in Wonderland with an AI clone of her own voice.