New Rock and Metal Albums Announced This Week
We are only halfway through January and the release schedule is heating up. Here are five of the biggest new album announcements that took place this week. While a handful of big names had already committed to new records this…
Dsquared2 Runway Features Hudson Williams in AI Carly Simon Remake
Key Takeaways Debut Performance: Hudson Williams made his modeling debut at the Dsquared2 fall 2026 runway show. Themed Presentation: The show was themed around winter sports, coinciding with the upcoming Winter Olympics. Soundtrack Details: The runway featured a mash-up of…
Jimmy Buffett and Bono’s Close Call with Jamaican Police
On January 16, 1996, Jimmy Buffett and Bono found themselves mixed up in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. The “Margaritaville” singer had booked his Grumman HU-16 Albatross seaplane — nicknamed the Hemisphere Dancer — for a flight down to…
Metal Song Stephen Pearcy Wants at His Funeral Revealed
Thankfully, we still have Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy among the living, but during a recent Q&A conducted with his publicity firm SRO, the vocalist shared which song he would love to be played at his funeral. According to Pearcy, not…
NOFX Documentary ’40 Years of Fuckin’ Up’ Announced
Key Takeaways Documentary Title: The new documentary is titled 40 Years of F**kin’ Up. Release Details: It is currently in post-production and will have sneak-peek screenings in Austin, Texas. Film Content: The film explores the band’s chaotic history, including their…
‘Desire’ by Bob Dylan: A New Chapter in Music History
Like many albums in Bob Dylan’s extensive discography, Desire didn’t start the way it ultimately ended. Coming off the comeback success of the recently released Blood on the Tracks, the greatest singer-songwriter of his generation ushered a huge band into the studio to record…
Best Album from 11 Iconic Rock Bands of the 2000s
These are the best albums by 11 legendary rock bands from the 2000s. What was particularly interesting about rock music in the 2000s was the variety of styles it encompassed. The nu-metal and post-grunge subgenres technically began in the mid-’90s,…
Share Your Music on Apple Music & Spotify as an Indie Artist
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Classic American Meals Making a Comeback in 2023
Key Takeaways New Guidelines: The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture released updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 7, 2026. Shift in Focus: The new guidelines emphasize whole foods and protein-rich dishes, moving away from the…
Queen Refuses to Play Iconic U.K. Festival, Brian May Explains
Brian May has revealed why Queen still refuse to play the U.K.’s legendary Glastonbury festival. The festival typically takes place in early summer each year and features artists from all different genres. Rock and metal acts such as Guns N’…
Morgan Wallen & Alex Warren Lead Canada’s Year-End Charts
Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Music Report is out, and it includes some key Canadian stats. From Jan. 3 to Jan 1, 2026, the entertainment data tracking firm captured a variety of metrics on the music industry, with insights into the Canadian…
Justin Hayward Announces 11-Date U.S. Tour with Moody Blues
Final surviving core Moody Blues member Justin Hayward has confirmed 11 U.S. tour dates, beginning in March and continuing into April. See a complete list of Story in Your Eyes Tour dates, cities, and venues below. Tickets and VIP packages…