The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will return with a stacked lineup. The 2022 headliners are the Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, Lionel Ritchie, the Black Crowes, Willie Nelson, and Erykah Badu. The festival will take place from April 29 through May 8. The rest of the roster runs […]
If you’ve been waiting to see Rage Against the Machine reunite, well, you’re gonna have to wait a little bit longer. The reunion, which was supposed to kick off in March 2020, has been postponed. The tour was originally supposed to launch in El Paso then, and more recently, March 31, will now start on […]
An extravagant trailer for the upcoming Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show has just been released. Deemed “The Call,” this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show will feature Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. [embedded content][embedded content] Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation has booked the halftime performances for the last three years. So, […]
After releasing two albums per year for the past two years, Taylor Swift was named Record Store Day’s first-ever Global Ambassador for 2022. Aside from moving lots of her own vinyl, Swift has a history of supporting independent record stores. In past years, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Pearl Jam, St. Vincent, and Run The Jewels […]
The Swedish theatrical metal band Ghost unveiled their forthcoming fifth studio record, IMPERA, accompanied by the release of one of its tracks, “Call Me Little Sunshine,” today. IMPERA is set to arrive on March 11 through Loma Vista Recordings. It will feature Ghost’s recent radio hit, “Hunter’s Moon,” which is getting pressed as a seven-inch vinyl. A […]
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will begin their 13-show residency as Silk Sonic in Las Vegas on February 25 at Dolby Live to promote their recently released An Evening With Silk Sonic. The residency will be the duo’s first performance since collaborating on their high-energy, ’70s soul-inspired album, which was met with both critical acclaim […]
Ben Folds added several dates to his upcoming “In Actual Person Live For Real Tour” set for spring and summer of 2022. The tour will consist of solo piano and orchestral performances across cities in the U.S., kicking off on April 1st with a performance at Powell Hall in St. Louis, MO. Several other additional […]
Keith Buckley, the former singer of the hardcore punk band Every Time I Die, wrote a four-page account of the band’s breakup from his perspective. Keith said that in early December, he overheard his bandmembers talking about plans to “replace him.” Communication between the band devolved from there. Keith’s message comes in response to a […]
The latest, stripped-down single, “Chocolate Hills,” off Khruangbin and Leon Bridges‘ forthcoming follow-up EP, Texas Moon, is out today. “Chocolate Hills” carries on the band and Bridges’ collaboration traditions of genre-crossing and honoring the spirit of the sounds rooted in Texas. Bridges’ smooth, honeyed croon atop Khruangbin’s soothing bassline, Hammond organ, and synthesizers invite a […]
Indie-folk darlings Big Thief just released their newest single “Simulation Swarm” amid anticipation for their next record. “Simulation Swarm” stands out as an unreleased fan favorite performed at the band’s live shows. Adrianne Lenker continues to delve into her poetic folk roots with emotionally resonant lyricism layered over catchy guitar riffs. Prior to the release […]