William Shatner Books First-Ever Metal Show Ahead of Riot Fest
A night before his Riot Fest appearance, the 95-year-old actor will play his first show with a metal backing band at Chicago’s Park West, drawing from a forthcoming covers-heavy debut.
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Pop-Kultur 2026 Announces Full Line-Up for Berlin
The festival's week-long programme pairs established live acts with experimental and club-facing artists, alongside commissioned works and a politics-focused talks series.
Romeo Santos Sues Accounting Firm BDO for $2.3 Million Over Tax and Management Claims
The bachata artist alleges his former business management firm botched his New York tax filings and mishandled cash, insurance, and retirement accounts, seeking at least $2.3 million in damages.
Phoebe Bridgers Confronts Grief and New Love on Lost Weekend
Six years after Punisher, Phoebe Bridgers returns with Lost Weekend, an album that works through private loss and new romance with a more expansive sound.
Weezer Film Confirmed by Brian Bell for 2027
A statement at the Green Day premiere places the project and its timeline into sharper focus.
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Set Collaborative Album for August
The soul singer and the hip-hop producer have formalized a project years in the making with the release of “Witch Doctor” and a fall tour with De La Soul.
Audrey Hobert Brings ‘Who’s the Clown?’ to NPR’s Tiny Desk
The singer’s first Tiny Desk set drew from her 2025 debut, including “Shooting Star,” “Phoebe,” and “Sue Me.”
TTNG Return With Original Vocalist Stuart Smith on Surprise EP ‘Juggling Moves (Beginner)’
The Oxford math-rock band’s first studio release since 2016 reunites Stuart Smith with the group he left after 2009’s Animals, placing three new songs back inside the long overlap between emo and math-rock.
Josh Falling’s Compass Pairs Ukulele With Cinematic Orchestration
Leaf in a Forest’s third streaming album uses fragile ukulele leads and sweeping orchestral arrangements to map anxiety, displacement, and exploration.
Tre, 10, Sees Foo Fighters Live for the First Time in Chicago
A video shared by his family shows the 10-year-old with Fragile X syndrome singing along to his favorite band during their recent Chicago show.