Author: Tim Musikae

[ad_1] Lola Young has revealed her 17-date North American tour set for later this year, making a stop in Boston, MA. The South London singer will commence her tour in November, starting in Toronto on November 1, with stops in NYC, Boston, Philly, Nashville, Denver, Seattle, and concluding in Los Angeles on December 6. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster on Friday, June 6, but fans can explore options now on trustworthy third-party ticket vendors such as StubHub, VividSeats, and SeatGeek. *New customers who purchase tickets through VividSeats can receive $20 off a $200+ ticket order by using the promo…

[ad_1] Sure! Here’s the content rewritten while keeping the HTML tags intact: Now, she aims to be recognized as an auteur. Photo: YouTube Miley Cyrus’s lineage is essential to her narrative. Her father, Billy Ray, achieved a rare crossover success in the ’90s with a line-dancing hit that has seldom been duplicated. Equally significant to Miley’s genre-crossing country-pop is having Dolly Parton as a godmother. The pride and determination of Billy Ray, combined with Parton’s savvy and unconventional approach, serve as both inspirations and benchmarks for Miley. This is clear in her tireless pursuit of a timeless tune. With “Flowers”…

[ad_1] In a recent interview with Metal Journal, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler, who has been performing with SAXON since early 2023, was inquired about potential DIAMOND HEAD endeavors following the upcoming release of their live album, “Live And Electric”, on July 11 through Silver Lining Music. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Currently, the live album is our primary focus. It launches on July 11th via Silver Lining. Beyond that, it’s uncertain. We have no plans for a new recording or scheduled dates as of now. I anticipated it would be challenging to organize DIAMOND HEAD performances after joining…

[ad_1] Big Thief has revealed their upcoming album. Double Infinity marks the band’s sixth studio album, following 2022’s Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. Set for release on September 5 via 4AD, this record features a variety of collaborators, including Alena Spanger, Jon Nellen from Ginla, Mikel Patrick Avery of the Natural Information Society, and Laraaji. Check out the lead single “Incomprehensible” below.Big Thief, now a trio after bassist Max Oleartchik’s exit, recorded Double Infinity live over three weeks at Power Station in New York, with long-time collaborator Dom Monks overseeing production, engineering, and mixing. After the album…

[ad_1] Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while preserving the HTML tags: Upon learning about Miley Cyrus’ vision for her ninth studio album, inspired loosely by Pink Floyd’s The Wall, I felt an immediate thrill at the concept. Something Beautiful is a bold exploration of experimental music, accompanied by a comprehensive visual experience that coincides with the album’s release. While I initially anticipated a robust rock sound similar to that of Miley Cyrus’ impressive Plastic Hearts, this latest album navigates more toward pop, with occasional bursts of rock energy. Produced in collaboration with Shawn Everett (known for his…

[ad_1] Small Faces drummer discusses ‘The Autumn Stone’ reissue (with producer Rob Caiger) This year marks the 60th anniversary of Immediate Records, the legendary label founded in 1965 by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his business partner Tony Calder. To celebrate, a new edition of the Small Faces’ final album, The Autumn Stone, from 1969, is available in both a 3LP box set and a 3CD edition. Curated by the band’s drummer, Kenney Jones, who also performed with the Faces and The Who, both formats feature previously unreleased tracks that have been newly mixed from session tapes at…

[ad_1] If you’re under 60, you’ve likely come across the phrase “I read the news today, oh boy” before you even listened to the song it introduces. Even after diving into the work of the Beatles, it might have taken some time to grasp what, precisely, John Lennon had read in the news. The “lucky man who made the grade” and “blew his mind out in a car” refer to the young Guinness heir Tara Browne, who tragically lost his life in a Lotus Elan. The image of 4,000 holes in the roads of Blackburn came from another article in…

[ad_1] Are you ready for a Fête de la Musique with your feet in the water? Explore the concerts and musical events waiting for you on Saturday, June 21, 2025, along the Seine and canals of Paris. Each year on June 21, the Fête de la Musique ushers in summer with a celebration of music. This grand cultural event welcomes Paris and the entire Île-de-France region to offer an extensive lineup of musical activities and performances in various genres. There’s something for everyone: rock, jazz, classical, rap, DJ sets, and so much more. Renowned and emerging artists unite to energize…

[ad_1] After a four-year hiatus, Lorde has made her return to the charts. It’s music with a touch of recession. At the end of April, she unveiled a breakup anthem titled “What Was That”. With its soaring structure, metallic production, and handheld music video, the track marks a distinct shift from the New Age vibe of her last album, steering back towards the final days of the DIY “indie sleaze” era from which she originally emerged. This week, she followed it up with “Man of the Year”, a gender-bending ballad about reconnecting with your ex. Much like “What Was That,”…

[ad_1] “I just wanted to be one of The Strokes,” confessed Alex Turner on Arctic Monkeys’ 2017 track Star Treatment. In 2001, a 15-year-old Turner was far from alone in his admiration for one of the most thrilling guitar bands of the new millennium, a group credited with revitalizing New York City’s rock ‘n’ roll scene. During a time when the music industry was overrun with manufactured pop icons, aggressive gangsta rap, and emotionally charged nu-metal, The Strokes—a five-member band with boyband looks but dive-bar charisma—defied the trend, infusing much-needed New York cool back into guitar music. You may like…

[ad_1] Mikael Åkerfeldt, the frontman of Opeth, has disclosed the reasons behind Steven Wilson’s departure from producing their albums.In an exclusive interview with the latest issue of Metal Hammer, Åkerfeldt, who has been the band’s de facto leader and principal songwriter since the early 90s, reflects on Opeth’s 2005 album Ghost Reveries.This was the first album by Opeth since 1999 that did not include Wilson. The Porcupine Tree vocalist co-produced their influential 2001 album Blackwater Park and its subsequent double album Deliverance (2002) and Damnation (2003), but this time, Jens Bogren took the reins as producer. You may like While…

[ad_1] In the upcoming episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block,’ Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Sook reflect on their nearly 30-year friendship. The teaser for episode 296, set to air on Wednesday, June 4, features Kim Sook as a special guest celebrating her 30th anniversary since debut. In this episode, she reunites with her long-time friend Yoo Jae Suk and takes a stroll down memory lane. A teaser image shared on June 2 shows Yoo Jae Suk in a navy shirt, jeans, and glasses, smiling bashfully while Kim Sook exudes confidence beside him. The picture captures the youthful appeal…