In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

Neil Young and his new-ish band the Chrome Hearts performed at New York’s Jones Beach Saturday night. They did plenty of Crazy Horse and CSNY staples, but the most notable inclusion on the setlist was a performance of “Long Walk Home,” a song Young hasn’t played live since 1989.

Last Friday night in Vancouver, Deftones kicked off their North American tour in support of their newly-released album private music. A few days before that, the band hosted a livestream rehearsal where they debuted private music songs “my mind is a mountain,” “infinite source,” and “milk of the madonna.” That livestream also included a rare performance of “Entombed,” a song …

Japanese Breakfast are currently on tour promoting their March album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), and they’ve been having some fun bringing out surprise guests: A few months ago Donna Lewis joined Michelle Zauner and company in Brooklyn to perform her 1996 song “I Love You Always Forever.” Last Friday night, Japanese Breakfast performed at the Greek Theatre in …

Magdalena Bay’s Imaginal Disk — one of the best albums of last year — is the type of concept album that really does feel like it exists in its own little universe sometimes. It turned one year old yesterday, and to celebrate, the avant-pop duo announced that they’re expanding the Imaginal Disk universe even further by adapting it into a …

Yesterday, Irish folk group the Mary Wallopers had their set at UK’s Victorious Festival cut short after expressing support for Palestine with a “Free Palestine” chant and a Palestinian flag. Now, the Last Dinner Party have withdrawn in protest.

The metal world has been shaken since the unexpected death of Brent Hinds earlier this week. The former Mastodon lead guitarist and co-vocalist was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after he parted ways with the band in a way that resulted in lots of drama. Mastodon paid tribute to him last night at the Alaska State Fair, which …

Matthew McConaughey has a new book called Poems & Prayers arriving next month, and yesterday he revealed the special guests for his upcoming book tour. The Interstellar star will be joined by Zach Bryan, John Mayer, Jon Bon Jovi, and more on select dates.

On Thursday, BigXthaPlug was supposed to celebrate the release of his third studio album I Hope You’re Happy, a foray into country. However, the Dallas rapper was arrested for marijuana possession (less than two ounces) and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Real Estate are getting ready to celebrate 11 years and seven months of their album Atlas with an unorthodox anniversary tour, because why not? However, it turns out Julian Lynch won’t be playing guitar for those shows, as he has announced he’s leaving the indie rock group.