Riize shares ‘Hug’

Riize shares ‘Hug’

The rising stars’ cover of TVXQ!’s K-pop classic features on SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary album Global rising stars Riize welcomes the New Year with “Hug.” The nostalgic single is a remake of the 2004 debut single by their legendary labelmates,…

Duane Betts announces Dickey Betts memorial concert

Duane Betts announces Dickey Betts memorial concert

The event will be held in February in Macon, Georgia Duane Betts has unveiled a star-studded memorial concert for his father, the late Dickey Betts, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band. The event will feature Dickey’s…

Field & Stream Music Fest announces 2025 edition

Field & Stream Music Fest announces 2025 edition

Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Riley Green & Bailey Zimmerman among the headliners Field & Stream Music Fest unveils its star-studded lineup for the October 3-5 experiential 2025 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Co-produced by Field & Stream,…

Lil Baby shares ‘By Myself’ video

Lil Baby shares ‘By Myself’ video

The clip features Rod Wave & Rylo Rodriguez Following the release of Lil Baby’s highly-anticipated album Wham, the Grammy-nominated superstar returns with his new video “By Myself,” featuring Rod Wave and Rylo Rodriguez. Directed by Nyce, the rap trio finds…

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary dies

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary dies

Yarrow died from bladder cancer Peter Yarrow, the renowned folk singer and songwriter of the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary, has died at the age of 86. The Guardian reports the folk singer died after a four-year battle with…

Lee Brice preps ‘Cry’

Lee Brice preps ‘Cry’

The heartfelt track will be available on January 31st Multi-platinum and award-winning country music star, Lee Brice, has announced his first new release of 2025, “Cry,” out on January 31st. The confessional-style track, written by Brice, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip,…

Tucker Wetmore scores first No 1

Tucker Wetmore scores first No 1

The track tops the Mediabase country charts EMI recording artist Tucker Wetmore soars into 2025 with his first No. 1 on country radio. Marking the first Mediabase Country chart-topper of the year, the RIAA-certified platinum debut single, “Wind Up Missin’…

Bono awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Bono awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Bono was among 19 recipients in 2024 Joe Biden has awarded U2’s Bono a Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Irish rock star was among 19 recipients of the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented today (Sat, Jan 4th) at the White…

Neil Young will now play Glastonbury 2025

Neil Young will now play Glastonbury 2025

The rocker has decided to play the festival again after an “error in the information” he received Neil Young has recanted his statements towards Glastonbury being under “corporate control” and will now play the 2025 festival. The rocker shared the…

Restless Road shares ‘Work On Me’

Restless Road shares ‘Work On Me’

The country trio rings in the new year with a new song Restless Road welcomes 2025 with the release of “Work On Me,” available everywhere now. Written by Restless Road, Jacob Davis, and Joe Fox, “Work On Me” spotlights the…

Lil Baby unleashes star-studded ‘Wham’

Lil Baby unleashes star-studded ‘Wham’

The project features Young Thug, Future, Rod Wave, Travis Scott, GloRilla & others Lil Baby has released his highly-anticipated album, Wham, via Quality Control Music The multi-platinum-selling rapper teamed up with Young Thug, Future, GloRilla, Rod Wave, and more across…

Neil Young cancels Glastonbury 2025 performance

Neil Young cancels Glastonbury 2025 performance

The rocker cites the BBC’s “corporate control” as his reasoning Neil Young has canceled his Glastonbury 2025 performance with The Chrome Hearts due to “corporate control” by the government-owned BBC. The 79-year-old Canadian rocker shared the news on his website,…

TMU 2024 Live Concerts Year in Review

TMU 2024 Live Concerts Year in Review

Plus, we give out the first-ever Music Uni-y Awards Happy New Year! It’s time to reflect on your roving reporter’s crazy year of concerts by the numbers. That’s right: It’s time for MATTIFY WRAPPED. (Ok, I don’t love myself THAT…

Morgan Wallen surprise releases ‘Smile’

Morgan Wallen surprise releases ‘Smile’

The song & video are available now Morgan Wallen surprises fans with an unexpected release, “Smile,” originally teased on Wallen’s Instagram and TikTok. The official music video was directed by Justin Clough. Written by Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest…

Five charged in Liam Payne’s death

Five charged in Liam Payne’s death

The pop star died in Argentina in October 2024 Five people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death in mid-October. The Argentinian Public Prosecutor’s Office shares that Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of the English musician, and…

Sabrina Carpenter teams with Dunkin for exclusive espresso

Sabrina Carpenter teams with Dunkin for exclusive espresso

Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso is available starting on New Year’s Eve On December 31st, Dunkin’ teams up with Sabrina Carpenter to introduce Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso, a limited-time, handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes,…