Iron Maiden Skips Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Iron Maiden was recently announced as a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, but the band will not attend the ceremony in November. According to a new statement from their manager, Rod Smallwood, the reasoning is logistical. “As…
SOCAN 2025 Revenue Insights and Latest Canada Music News
Key Takeaways Revenue Growth: SOCAN reported a total revenue of $587 million in the last year, with a significant portion distributed to writers and publishers. Digital Dominance: Digital revenue sources accounted for $232.8 million, marking an 11.5% increase compared to…
Van Halen Gem Returns as David Lee Roth Opens Night
Key Takeaways Tour Launch: David Lee Roth began his 2026 tour with a classic Van Halen song. Set List Highlights: The opening included “Panama,” “Drop Dead Legs,” and “Romeo Delight.” Rare Performance: “Little Dreamer” was performed live for the first…
New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK, 2 Chainz, and More
Key Highlights New Releases: This week features exciting new music despite the absence of major rap albums. Ludacris’ Comeback: Ludacris returns after a decade with his single “Pull Over,” produced by DJ Toomp. Collaborations: Notable collaborations include Yasiin Bey and…
Roger Waters Critiques Draiman and Corgan, Draiman Replies
Roger Waters has called out Disturbed’s David Draiman in an open letter that he penned to Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan over Draiman’s recent appearance on Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast. Within their discussion, the topic turned to Draiman’s active…
Meaningful Songs by Women in Music and Dream Collaborators
Key Insights Tate McRae’s Journey: Tate McRae transitioned from a preteen songwriter to a celebrated pop performer. Musical Evolution: Her music blends personal experiences with pop influences, showcasing her growth as an artist. Live Performances: McRae’s performances are noted for…
Exclusive Rock Releases for Record Store Day 2026
The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008, at independent brick-and-mortar outlets – and the annual event still finds ways to surprise and delight. This year’s edition, set for Saturday (April 18), offers key exclusives from Pink…
Disney Cover Songs by 11 Notable Punk Bands
Covering Disney songs makes perfect sense, regardless of the music style you play. Even punk. You have a potential audience of millions of Disney fans eager to enjoy anything from any movie or TV show ever produced by the company….
The Boys of Dungeon Lane: Paul McCartney’s New Album Insights
Thursday night (April 16), Paul McCartney gave a magical, mystery tour through his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, for 30 fans. Hosted at producer Andrew Watt’s newly christened Diamond Dust studio in Sherman Oaks, McCartney and Watt…
Presence Songs Ranked by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s five-year journey of genre-defining musical success and notable rock-star excess had devolved into a web of tax issues, injuries, and substance abuse. Confronted with these challenges, Led Zeppelin returned to their musical roots while working on the band’s…
’80s Hair Band Joins New Soundtrack for Classic Disney Ride
Def Leppard is featured on the new soundtrack for the iconic Disney World ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The ride, located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, closed earlier this year and will reopen on May 26, re-themed as Rock ‘n’…
Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize Album Now Available to Stream
Key Takeaways Nine Inch Nails delivers a powerful experience, blending industrial metal with electronic elements. Collaborative Album: The album Nine Inch Noize features mashups and was released before their Coachella performance. Touring Status: Trent Reznor clarified that while there are…