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Andy Williams to Be Honored With Memorial Statue and Bench

The tribute to the late professional wrestler and former guitarist for metalcore icons Every Time I Die will be in his hometown of North Tonawanda, New York. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist,…

The Libertines' Carl Barât joins The Molotovs on stage at landmark show

Mighty Sparrow, King of Calypso Music, Dead at 91

"He was an institution in the entertainment industry, well admired for his skill and finesse as a singer, songwriter and mentor," daughter writes Mighty Sparrow at New Orleans Jazz Festival in 1998. Mighty Sparrow, the undisputed king of calypso music who sing…

Ronnie Scott’s prepares unforgettable centenary spectacle celebrating 100 years of legendary jazz founder

Steve Lacy Kicks Off Oh Yeah? Tour With A Smiths Cover

3:09 PM EDT on September 28, 2026 Slinky indie-soul adventurer and unlikely hitmaker Steve Lacy released his most recent album Oh yeah? over the summer, and he'll spend the fall touring across North America. On Sunday night, Lacy kicked off that tour at the Ar…

Bono Explains Why U2 Wrote A Song About Rosalía

3:08 PM EDT on September 28, 2026 Scott Olson/Getty Images, INSET: Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images Last week, U2 announced Carnaval de Luz, the followup to 2017's Songs Of Experience. There was some confusion when the tracklist included a song called …

Pearl Jam Share Statement About New Drummer At Ohana, Eddie Vedder Performs With Pixies, Bad Religion, Billy Strings, Stephen Wilson Jr., & More

2:36 PM EDT on September 28, 2026 Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Over the weekend, Eddie Vedder's set at California's Ohana Fest turned into a Pearl Jam performance with Abe Laboriel Jr. behind the drum kit. It was the band's first gig since Matt Cameron left …

Watch DIIV Cover Charli XCX & Debut 'ZIRP!' Tracks In São Paulo

2:04 PM EDT on September 28, 2026 Sunday, DIIV performed at Balaclava Fest in São Paulo, Brazil. They played some new songs, off their forthcoming A. G. Cook-produced album ZIRP! coming out next month, and they also covered an entirely different Cook-produced …

U2 Dream It All Up Again

The band goes very, very deep on how they got their swagger back on Carnaval De Luz, with help from Brian Eno, the late Dolly Parton, Rosalía, and Larry Mullen Jr.’s brave neck surgeon As of this afternoon, precisely 49 years and 342 days have passed since the…

Armed Intruders Break Into Québec Dating Show’s Villa in Panama

Three suspects reportedly entered the boys’ villa during filming of Occupation Double. No contestants were injured. Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlet…

Keo lead race for first UK Number 1 album with Put A Smile On For Me

Slipknot Plan (Sic)est Stadium Tour for Summer 2027

Bring Me the Horizon will open all dates with various additional support coming from Lamb of God, Acid Bath, and others Slipknot's Corey Taylor, 2025. Fresh off the release of their new single, “Arsenal,” Slipknot will embark on a North American run of dates t…

Lily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Mon…

Raye breaks silence on Michael B. Jordan dating rumours

Raye has addressed rumours that she and Michael B. Jordan are dating. The Where Is My Husband singer and Sinners actor first sparked romance rumours after they were spotted on a roller coaster together at Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in California in Au…

Rod Stewart to embark on 'last tour ever' in 2027

Rod Stewart has unveiled the dates for his "last tour ever" next year. The 81-year-old rocker, who has been on his One Last Time farewell trek since 2024, will bow out of touring next year after more than 60 years on the road. He confirmed that The Final Encor…

Ariana Grande Crowns Montréal as Winner of 'Mute Challenge'

The crowd at the usually raucous Bell Centre proved they could stay silent when asked politely. Ariana Grande has officially crowned Montréal the winner of her Eternal Sunshine Tour mute challenge, and it turns out Centre Bell really can keep quiet when asked.…

Slipknot Announce 2027 Tour, Events Tonight In LA & London

11:18 AM EDT on September 28, 2026 Jonathan Weiner Like many aging rock bands, nu-metal veterans Slipknot have a Ship of Theseus quality to them. A decent chunk of the classic lineup has departed, most recently longtime DJ Sid Wilson, who was kicked out about …

Stevie Wonder Surprise-Releases Four Previously Unheard ‘Songs in the Key of Life’

Artist, who'll be playing iconic album on tour this fall, recorded the EP's songs in the original 1976 album sessions Stevie Wonder, promoting 'Songs in the Key of Life' after its original release. Stevie Wonder surprise-released Songs in the Key of Life 50: T…

You Have To Watch Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Mash Up Spice Girls & Focus

10:40 AM EDT on September 28, 2026 Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso never cease to surprise. They've gone viral for their NPR Tiny Desk concert, dressed up like babies with Jack Black, and collabed with Robyn. This past week the experimental pair when on B…

Victoria Beckham hints at music comeback as she records vocals in studio with son Cruz Beckham

Lady Victoria Beckham has been in the studio recording vocals with her musician son Cruz Beckham. The 21-year-old rocker - who has carved out a music career for himself with his rising band The Breakers - has sparked speculation that his Spice Girl mother is m…