Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the greatest songwriters of all-time, has died at the age of 82. His family announced the news on Wednesday (June 11), writing on social media: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for…… MORE
On Tuesday morning (June 10), the Americana Music Association announced the nominees for the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards, with MJ Lenderman leading all of this year’s nominees with three nominations, followed by Charley Crockett, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings with two nods each. The nominations were announced…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 10), Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson announced the details of his upcoming project, More Balls to Picasso, which is a reimagined version of his 1994 solo album, Balls to Picasso, that will be released on July 25. The 12-track collection features updated performances, production treatments, and mixings of the original LP tracklist, including…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 10), Turnstile revealed the dates and details of their fall 2025 U.S. headlining tour in support of their just-released new album, NEVER ENOUGH, which dropped on Friday (June 6). The 23-date jaunt will include rotating support from Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, and Mannequin Pu**y, along with SPEED and Jane Remover…… MORE
Veteran musician Steve Hansgen, known for his bass work with Minor Threat and co-production on Tool’s Opiate EP, is battling stage 4 kidney disease. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the Washington D.C. musician, who also played with Government Issue and Poisonous H. Despite recent health improvements, including the reversal of Type 2…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 10), Yes announced that they will embark on a fall tour where they will perform their multi-platinum 1971 record, Fragile, in its entirety, as part of their ongoing Album Series. The 31-date trek will launch on October 1 in Wallingford, Connecticut, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees also stopping…… MORE
On Tuesday (June 10), David Byrne announced the details of his upcoming album, Who Is the Sky?, which is set to be released on September 5 via Matador Records. The former Talking Heads frontman worked with Grammy-winner producer Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus) on the 13-track album, which features arrangements by New York-based ensemble…… MORE
Machine Gun Kelly has enlisted music legend Bob Dylan to help promote his new album. The 84-year-old icon narrates a trailer for MGK’s forthcoming record, Lost Americana, which is due out on August 8. This mark’s MGK’s first new album in three years, following 2022’s Mainstream Sellout, and is set to feature his recent single,…… MORE
Dan + Shay, John Stamos, Aaron Dessner, Alan Menken, Nile Rogers, and Living Colour are among the performers and presenters announced for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner. The gala will be held on Thursday (June 12) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Dan + Shay have ties…… MORE
The Doobie Brothers, known for their genre-blending, commercially successful career since the 1970s, just released their 16th studio album, Walk This Road, on Friday (June 6). This new record marks the first time that all three of the band’s principal songwriters – Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, and Pat Simmons – have contributed significantly to a…… MORE
