Death From Above 1979 Announce ‘Private Lives’ Tour for 2026
The duo mapped out a 28-date North American run for this fall and teased a new track that channels their signature bass-heavy attack.
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KATSEYE to Play Arenas on 2026 ‘WILDWORLD’ Tour
The group’s first headline arena run will cross three continents this fall behind the new EP ‘WILD.’ Member Manon will not take part due to a health-related hiatus.
Alien Nosejob’s ‘How A Mosquito Operates’ Is a Direct Hardcore Album
Jake Robertson trades conceptual layers for a 17-track punk barrage, with lead single “Live Like The Crowd” and a claymation video by Sean McAnulty.
Bladee’s ‘Blondie’ Video Distills the Controlled Tension of Sulfur Surfer
Directed by Joe Ward and set inside a narrow tunnel lit with clinical precision, the official video for “Blondie” arrived on May 15 as the first statement from Bladee’s new album, now released today on Trash Island.
Rihanna Shooting Suspect’s Case Halted for Competency Review
A Los Angeles judge suspended criminal proceedings against Ivanna Ortiz, the woman accused of firing 20 rounds at Rihanna’s home, to assess her mental fitness for trial. The ruling comes a week after the same judge denied a similar defense request.
David Byrne Joins Stephen Colbert’s Final Week, Plays “Burning Down the House”
In one of the last musical performances before The Late Show ends, Byrne and his band brought a bright-suited version of the Talking Heads staple, with Colbert stepping in to share the stage.
Billy Joel Calls Unauthorized Biopic Billy & Me “Legally and Professionally Misguided”
The film, to be directed by John Ottman, has neither life rights nor music clearance from the singer. It’s been in an odd legal position since 2021.
Rhododendron Emerge from the Gloom with “Ascent Effort”
The Pacific Northwest trio sharpen their sound on a second album of doom, jazz, and math-rock that trades youthful chaos for cold control.
Totó La Momposina, Voice of Colombia’s Caribbean Traditions, Dies at 85
The singer and cultural ambassador, who carried cumbia and bullerengue far beyond Colombia’s coast, died Tuesday in Mexico after years of neurocognitive illness.
Billy Joel’s Rep Says Forthcoming Biopic Lacks Authorization
A film about Billy Joel’s early years is moving ahead with life rights to his first manager, not the singer. Joel’s spokesperson called the project “legally and professionally misguided.”