Last week the US Justice Department settled its antitrust lawsuit against concert promoter Live Nation and ticket broker Ticketmaster, which merged back in 2010 and were accused of anti-competitive practices. For many observers, the settlement was surprising and disappointing. Although Joe Biden’s administration filed the lawsuit in 2024, the Federal Trade Commission has continued to investigate Live Nation since Donald …

There are two types of bands in this world: The ones willing to give themselves absurdly sketchy names, thus causing themselves years of club-marquee and merch-distribution problems, and the cowards. That means there’s Fentanyl, and then there’s everyone else. A few years ago, Kenneth Turner, mastermind of the Bay Area heavy hardcore project Foghorn, got… The post Fentanyl Announce New …

White Flowers is darkwave duo Katie Drew and Joey Cobb. They’ve got a new album Dreams For Somebody Else, the follow-up to their 2021 debut album Day By Day, coming out in May. They’ve already released some stellar singles, including “Thinking Of You” and “Tear.” Today, they’re back with another called “Heaven.” “Heaven” has a… The post White Flowers – …

Jay-Z and the Roots go way, way back. In 2001, when Jay-Z taped his MTV Unplugged special, and he tapped the Roots to serve as his backing band. The result was awesome. When the Roots switched over the the “NY State Of Mind” beat during “Takeover“? Come on. Incredible. It was a striking connection between rap’s highest level and its …

The Roots and Live Nation Urban have announced a historic lineup for the 2026 Roots Picnic. JAŸ-Z will join The Roots to headline the festival on Saturday, May 30. This… The post JAŸ-Z to Headline Roots Picnic 2026 at Belmont Plateau appeared first on .

Last month, MUNA returned with the announcement of their new record Dancing On The Wall. The title track was a blast, and now they’re taking a more somber turn with “So What,” which is not a P!nk cover but instead a gloomy reflection on fame. About it, the trio says, “We’re at the point in… The post MUNA – “So …

Just a couple of weeks ago, Jay Watson, of the Australian psych-rock band Pond, released Blue Gum Way, the latest album from his side project Gum. So it’s a little surprising to see that Pond are back at full strength and that they’re releasing new music this quickly, but that’s what’s happening. Today, they release… The post Pond – “Terrestrials” …

Horse Lords are back. The long-running experimental rock band of guitarist Owen Gardner, bassist Max Eilbacher, drummer Sam Haberman, and saxophonist/percussionist Andrew Bernstein will return this June with Demand To Be Taken To Heaven Alive!, and as a preview, today they’re sharing its first two songs “Eureka 378-B” and “Brain Of The Firm.” To help… The post Horse Lords Announce …

Sara Marley is officially taking her talents to the next level. The daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley has committed to the University of Miami, where she plans to… The post Lauryn Hill And Rohan Marley’s Daughter, Sara Marley, Commits To The University Of Miami appeared first on .

Next month, the giddy Albany pop-punk crew Prince Daddy & The Hyena will release their new album Hotwire Trip Switch. They recorded it with their longtime producer Joe Reinhart, a member of Hop Along and Algernon Cadwallader, and they’re calling it their “singles” record. Lead single “Big-Box Store Heart” is indeed extremely catchy, and now… The post Prince Daddy & …