Goldenvoice has announced Ocean Way Festival, a new two day music festival set to take place September 26 and 27, 2026, on the beach in Santa Monica. As the first major music festival ever held on Santa Monica Beach, Ocean Way Festival will bring live music back to one of California’s most iconic coastlines while
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Country music trailblazer and Warner Records Nashville artist Randy Travis announced his first album of original music in over 18 years during a visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis this month. The Country Music Hall of Fame member gave a preview of the project to patients and their families on a mission
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated pop singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen shared “After All,” a glistening celebration of love, penned as she contemplated how motherhood impacts one’s identity, choices and perceptions. Jepsen wrote the song with frequent collaborators Kyle Shearer, who also produced, and Nate Cyphert. Listen to “After All” HERE. In the official video for “After All,” Jepsen performs the song, reveling in the gently filtered daylight of
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Some of the biggest hits in rock history were born from unexpected moments of inspiration. In this edition of Tales from the History of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Otis Stokes looks back at the fascinating origins of one of Sir Rod Stewart’s most beloved chart-toppers—a song that sparked controversy upon its release but has stood the
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose unmistakable raspy voice helped define an era of rock and pop music, has died at the age of 75 following complications from an illness after emergency intestinal surgery. Her family confirmed that she passed away on July 8 in Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment. Born Gaynor Hopkins
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Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning band Alabama Shakes announce their long-awaited third studio album, I Must Be Dreaming, arriving August 28 via Island Records. Marking the band’s first album in more than a decade, the announcement arrives alongside the announcement of the new single “I Feel Hope Coming,” available everywhere Friday, July 10. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. Watch the album trailer HERE. Produced by Alabama
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Global superstar Lewis Capaldi has announced that night one of his hugely anticipated sold-out headline performances at London’s BST Hyde Park, will be broadcast live worldwide exclusively on YouTube, allowing fans everywhere to experience the historic event in real time. Lewis Capaldi: Live at American Express presents BST Hyde Park will stream live HERE on Saturday, July 11th from 12:45pm (PT) /
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Following the surprise release last Friday of SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND I), his first live album, Justin Bieber is keeping the momentum going with the arrival of a second live album SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND II). SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND II) continues to document Justin’s historic headlining performances from the Coachella Valley Music and
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Mumford & Sons released a new video for “Here,” lifted from this year’s critically acclaimed, number one album Prizefighter (Gentlemen of the Road/Glassnote Records), featuring actors Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, and Oscar Isaac. Watch the video HERE. In the video, the three film stars join Marcus Mumford in auditions for a new role, under the
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The music world has lost two unforgettable voices whose songs transcended generations and became woven into popular culture. David Clayton-Thomas and Victor Willis were very different artists, yet both helped define the soundtracks of their eras, creating timeless hits that continue to resonate with audiences around the globe. David Clayton-Thomas (1941–2026) Singer, songwriter and frontman
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Justin Bieber releases SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (WEEKEND I) the complete live recording of his now legendary first headlining performance at The Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival on April 11, 2026. Marking his first major live show in four years, Bieber’s return drew one of the largest crowds in the festival’s history and earned widespread
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HBO has released the official teaser for the original eight-part documentary series JAŸ-Z IN 8, directed by Rick Rubin (“McCartney 3,2,1”). The series debuts this fall on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. Rick Rubin sits down with JAŸ-Z to discuss his music, lyrics, life experiences, and creative process.
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The Rolling Stones today release their new single “Jealous Lover” alongside a music video directed by Chris Barrett & Luke Taylor (Radiohead / Jack White) and staring Anya Taylor-Joy & Charles Melton. The single is the latest to be unveiled from their forthcoming studio album Foreign Tongues, due for release on July 10th via Capitol Records.
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The music industry lost one of its most influential figures on June 22, 2026, with the death of Clive Davis. Davis, whose career spanned more than six decades, died at his home in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 94 after recently recovering from respiratory health issues. His family confirmed the news Monday. Born
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The LA Phil opened its 2026 Hollywood Bowl season on June 20, 2026, with “The Best of Broadway,” featuring glittering stars of stage and screen, including host Billy Crystal and Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple) along with Tony winners Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors, Maybe Happy Ending), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton,
For years, Black Americans have celebrated Juneteenth. The day slavery ended in America. One day we can collectively come together and celebrate being free from bondage. Remembering all our ancestors endured so that we can exist in the world today without repercussions based on the color of our skin. Whether it’s having a barbecue, concert,
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The Rolling Stones announced their new single “Jealous Lover,” will be released June 26th. The track is the latest to be unveiled from their forthcoming studio album Foreign Tongues, due for release on July 10th via Capitol Records. As anticipation for the album continues to build, “Jealous Lover” offers another compelling example of the band’s remarkable ability
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Lakeside and the music world lost Fred Alexander, Jr. on June 14, 2026. He was 72 years-old. I had the pleasure of performing with him for 49 years. Fred, or “Lil Fred” as I called him, was a master drummer and percussionist. He joined our Funk Band Lakeside in 1977, right before our first hit
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