Best Tech Deals During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Available Now
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Top 100 Albums from the 1970s You Need to Hear
For the Top 100 Albums of the ’70s, the UCR staff combed through a decade’s worth of records spanning dozens of genres – from pop, rock and jazz to soul, punk and metal. The hundreds of records considered for the…
Korn Classic Goes Viral on TikTok with Swedish Pop Star
Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” is gaining popularity again, thanks in part to a Swedish pop star. Zara Larsson has been releasing chart-topping pop hits since 2008, but her 2015 song “Lush Life” has recently surged in popularity due to…
Labels Lose Billion-Dollar Case Against Cox for Piracy
Key Takeaways Supreme Court Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a billion-dollar lawsuit against Cox Communications, stating the ISP is not liable for user infringement. Unanimous Decision: Justices unanimously overturned a previous ruling that held Cox responsible for illegal music…
Ted Nugent Unveils New Live Concert Pay-Per-View and Blu-ray
Ted Nugent is heading to your house. The Motor City Madman will air a full-length concert via pay-per-view “livestream” on Saturday, April 4. The 17-song Stranglehold 50th Bash was shot Aug. 31, 2025 in Nugent’s hometown of Detroit, Michigan, as…
Big 4 of Canadian Thrash Metal Explained
You may be tired of hearing about the “Big 4” of thrash metal — but what about the “Big 4” of Canadian thrash metal? While the Bay Area was producing an explosive crop of young headbangers pushing metal into unprecedentedly…
Radio Caps Investigation Supported by Australia’s Government
Key Takeaways Government Support: The Australian government is backing an analysis to potentially remove the controversial radio caps. Historical Context: These caps were established over 55 years ago, limiting sound recording royalties to 1% of gross revenue. International Comparison: Australian…
Big 4 of Australian Rock Bands Explained
Australia boasts a rich rock history, but selecting the country’s Big 4 is no easy task. At the dawn of rock, most Down Under artists covered popular tunes made famous by English and American bands. However, soon Australia’s musicians sought…
New Found Glory Guitarist Shares Update Following Brain Surgery
The guitarist of New Found Glory, Chad Gilbert, recently shared on Instagram that he has been dealing with three brain tumors over the past month, including surgery and recovery. Now on the mend, he has posted his first update regarding…
Celine Dion Paris Residency Speculated on Pop Shop Podcast
Key Takeaways Concert Residencies: Artists are increasingly performing in multiple cities, not just Las Vegas. Upcoming Shows: Celine Dion is expected to perform in Paris this fall with two concerts weekly. Touring Trends: Harry Styles will have 30 shows at…
Foreigner 50th Anniversary Tour Continues This Fall
Key Takeaways Expanded Tour: Foreigner has added new dates to their 2026 tour, extending performances into November. 50th Anniversary: The tour celebrates Foreigner’s 50th anniversary, featuring over 90 shows worldwide. Current Lineup: The band now includes members like Jeff Pilson…
Beartooth’s ‘Free’ Backlash: Caleb Shomo Responds
The frontman of Beartooth, Caleb Shomo, remains unfazed by the mixed reactions to the band’s new single “Free.” “To be completely honest, that’s totally up to them and that’s their choice,” Shomo stated during last week’s episode of 95.5 KLOS’…