Mike Portnoy’s Top 10 Albums of 2025 Revealed
Mike Portnoy, the drummer of Dream Theater, has revealed his annual Top 10 list for 2025, which includes albums, films, and TV shows, while also paying tribute to influential musicians and figures lost throughout the year. Portnoy is not only…
Where Are You Christmas? by The Pretty Reckless Hits Hard Rock Chart
Key Takeaways Chart Achievement: The Pretty Reckless’ version of “Where Are You Christmas?” has reached No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. Streaming Success: The song garnered 2.7 million U.S. streams during the tracking period, reflecting significant growth….
Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025
What were the most played songs on rock radio in 2025? According to the Mediabase chart for Active Rock’s year-to-date tracking of radio spins from January 2025 to the present, it has been determined that Papa Roach’s “Even If It…
Older Holiday Hits Dominate the Music Charts
Key Takeaways Record Year: This year saw Christmas music dominate the charts, with holiday songs taking the top 24 positions on the Billboard Hot 100. Streaming Trends: A few recordings account for most holiday music streaming, highlighting the role of…
Up All Night Live Las Vegas Residency Setlist by Jennifer Lopez
As soon as the curtain fell in 2018 on her 120-show $100-million-grossing “Jennifer Lopez: All I Have” residency at Planet Hollywood, the speculation began on when — not if — JLO would return to Las Vegas. Explore See latest videos,…
Album by Jon Anderson in Progress for 25 Years
Fans of Jon Anderson are eagerly anticipating his upcoming album with the Band Geeks, set to release in the latter half of 2026. As he shared in an exclusive interview with UCR, he has also been diligently working on a…
Addison Rae Headlines Her First Music Festival
Key Takeaways Career Milestone: Addison Rae headlined her first festival at Beyond The Valley in Australia. Performance Highlights: She performed popular songs including “Aquamarine” and “Diet Pepsi.” Festival Significance: Beyond The Valley celebrates its 10th edition at Barunah Plains. Upcoming…
Michael Lippman, Bowie and George Michael’s Manager, Dies at 79
Michael Lippman, a successful music manager whose former clients included David Bowie and George Michael, has died at the age of 79. Lippman’s death was confirmed by his family to Rolling Stone. The music veteran began his career working for…
Tool Fan’s Guide to the New Year’s Eve Viral Song Trend
A Tool fan created a guide for ringing in the New Year with the band’s most iconic moments so you can jump on the viral countdown trend. This fan shares this post on the Tool Reddit page every December, and…
U.K. Recorded Music Market Reaches New Heights in 2025 BPI Report
Key Takeaways Market Growth: The U.K. music market experienced an 11th consecutive year of growth, driven by local artists. Streaming Dominance: Streaming accounted for 89.3% of music consumption, reflecting a 5.5% increase from the previous year. Vinyl Sales Surge: Vinyl…
Jack White Criticizes ‘Embarrassing’ Congressman for AI Video
Jack White has issued a sharp rebuke to Tim Burchett after the Tennessee congressman posted an AI-generated video of the rocker on social media. The video featured a fake version of White — dressed as the real White did during…
In Memoriam – Rockers We Remember from 2025
As the year concludes, we can now reflect on the staggering amount of talent that we’ve lost over the calendar year of 2025. Some of rock and metal’s biggest names died over this past year, but their musical legacy left…