John Mellencamp Summer 2026 Tour Promises Hit-Filled Sets
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: John Mellencamp will embark on a summer 2026 tour featuring his most popular songs. Tour Dates: The tour begins on July 10 in Grand Rapids and ends on August 12 in Mountain View, California. Performance Style:…
Kurupt Faces Serious Health Issues, Daz Dillinger Seeks Support
Key Insights Health Issues: Kurupt is currently in the hospital dealing with serious health complications. Support from Peers: Daz Dillinger and other rappers have publicly shown their support for Kurupt during this time. Past Struggles: Kurupt has faced health challenges…
Metal Allegiance Joins Forces with Alice In Chains
“It’s one of those things that kind of came out of the blue for me. I just sort of got this call and it was a pleasant surprise.” On Tuesday (Jan. 13), William DuVall joined Loudwire Nights to dive into…
Copyright Tribunal Increases Radio Royalty Rate in Australia
Key Takeaways Radio royalties in Australia are currently capped at 1% of gross industry revenue, a rate fixed since 1968. New rate set by the Copyright Tribunal is 0.55%, marking a 38% increase from the previous rate of 0.4%. Industry…
Metal Allegiance Welcomes William Duvall for Heavy Anthem
Metal Allegiance has returned with “Black Horizon,” their first new single in eight years, featuring vocals from William DuVall of Alice in Chains. The singer will also join the all-star collective to perform the song live during the group’s upcoming…
The Black Dahlia Murder Book 23 U.S. Headline Tour Dates
The Black Dahlia Murder has announced what is expected to be one of the heaviest tours of the spring with “Spring Fling 2026,” featuring The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, and Corpse Pile. The tour will commence on April 2 in…
SXSW Sydney Cancelled for 2026
Key Takeaways Event Cancellation: SXSW Sydney will not occur in 2026 due to changing global conditions. Economic Impact: The event generated an estimated A$276 million in economic impact over three years. Attendance Growth: Last year’s event saw over 345,000 attendees,…
Mark Dixon: Boston’s Formerly Hidden Singer Revealed
A man who spent a year as the lead singer of Boston, but wasn’t allowed to tell anyone, said he still wasn’t sure why the deal collapsed. Mark Dixon was hired by Boston mastermind Tom Scholz in 1981 after original…
Behemoth 2026 North American Spring Tour Dates Announced
Behemoth just announced a 2026 North American spring tour with support from Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation. The 24-date tour, dubbed “The Godless IV,” will span across cities in the U.S. and Canada. All three aforementioned acts are set to…
Golden Globe Wins Insights for the Oscar Race Pop Shop Podcast
Key Highlights Golden Globes Success: The KPop Demon Hunters crew won for best original song and best animated motion picture. Oscar Implications: Discussion on the potential impact of music wins on the upcoming Oscar nominations. Chart Updates: Morgan Wallen’s I’m…
James Taylor Announces Major 2026 U.S. Tour with Two Legs
James Taylor has confirmed a two-leg 29-show U.S. tour for 2026, with multi-night stands early and late in the year. The tour kicks off in California in April and ends in September across the country in Florida. The first leg…
Brittany Furlan Files Restraining Order on Ronnie Radke
Brittany Furlan has reportedly filed a restraining order against Ronnie Radke for allegedly harassing her. The singer’s girlfriend has also spoken out against Furlan on social media. TMZ reports that Furlan filed the temporary restraining order against the Falling in…