Kanya King, Black Music Champion and MOBOs Founder, Passes Away
Key Takeaways Kanya King CBE, the founder of the MOBOs, passed away at the age of 57. She battled colon cancer and was surrounded by family at her passing. The MOBO Awards, co-founded by King, celebrated its 30th anniversary in…
Black Crowes Frontman Responds to Viral On-Stage Remarks
The vocalist of the Black Crowes, Chris Robinson, is addressing the viral response following his comments on stage that provoked audible backlash from the audience during a concert in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday (May 31). “One of the [things] this…
Freedom 250 Controversy Ignites Response from Bret Michaels’ Guitarist
Bret Michaels may have withdrawn from the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair last week, but Michaels’ guitarist Pete Evick is quite upset about the reactions stemming from Michaels’ association with the event after the initial performers were announced. Shortly…
Red Clay Strays Kick Off Billboard’s Country Live Series
Headlined by the Red Clay Strays, Billboard’s second annual Country Live kicked off June 4 in Nashville at Luke Combs’ spacious Category 10 with a full slate of acts, showcasing country’s expansive musical spectrum and filling the Lower Broadway venue…
Triumph Provides Update on Mike Levine’s Health Status
Triumph cofounder and bassist Mike Levine has been unable to join the band on its current reunion tour due to health issues, specifically, an undetermined physical disorder. However, the group remains hopeful that he’ll be able to join them. “It’s…
Amy Lee’s Heartwarming Moment With Son at Metallica Show
Amy Lee of Evanescence shared the incredible experience she had with her son while the band opened for Metallica last year in Loudwire’s June digital cover story. “They were so great, they were so gracious,” Lee said of Metallica, who…
6 Song Titles You Need to Know
Key Highlights New Mini-Album: RIIZE’s second mini-album titled II is set to release on June 15. Track List: The album features six tracks including “SOAR” and “In a Loop.” Recent Success: RIIZE’s previous releases have achieved significant rankings on Billboard….
Paul Simon’s Comeback Tour Highlighted in New Album and Film
Paul Simon’s ongoing comeback will be the focus of a new album and film. Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert premieres on June 26 on Disney+ and Hulu, with the companion LP following on Oct. 9. He returned in 2025…
Favorite Prog Albums Chosen by Each Voivod Member
Key Takeaways Voivod’s members share their favorite progressive albums, showcasing their diverse influences. The upcoming album Symphonique features a collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Each member highlights how their chosen albums shaped their musical journey. Voivod continues to push…
Regional Music Explored by Dharius and Christian Nodal on ‘Ey Mezcal’
El rapero mexicano Dharius sorprendió a sus fans al aventurarse en la música regional mexicana con su nuevo álbum de estudio, Directo Hasta Arriba Vol. 2, que se lanzará el jueves (4 de junio) a las 8 p.m. ET. Explora…
Bret Michaels’ Guitarist Responds to Freedom 250 Critics
The guitarist for Bret Michaels, Pete Evick, had a clear message for fans who turned against the Poison frontman after his scheduled (and now-canceled) participation in President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series: “FUCK OFF.” Michaels was set to perform…
Metallica Achieves Sixth Major Milestone on ‘M72’ Tour
Records are meant to be broken, and Metallica is achieving their fair share of new attendance records during the European leg of their “M72” world tour. On Wednesday (June 3) in Bologna, Italy, the band set their sixth attendance record…