ABBA reuniting after 35 years
The group is releasing two new songs and a TV special ABBA, one of the best selling pop groups of all time, hasn’t released new music in 35 years, but that’s all about to change in December with the release…
Whitesnake announces acoustic ‘Unzipped’ boxed set
Multiple versions available from Rhino on October 19th Whitesnake is revisiting some of its best acoustic performances with Unzipped: Super Deluxe Edition. This 5 CD/DVD collection brings together unplugged and acoustic-based performances recorded over the past 20+ years, including rare…
Jerry Garcia Music Arts launches new label with free single
The label is giving away 2,500 downloads of “Ripple” for Garcia’s birthday Jerry Garcia Music Arts LLC, a new mission-based music and arts entertainment services company, celebrates Jerry Garcia’s August 1st birthday worldwide with a remastered live recording of “Ripple”…
Florida Georgia Line, Bebe Rexha continue chart-making history
“Meant to Be” Shatters Chart Record with 35-Week Run Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha now have the longest-running streak on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with their 3x platinum-certified smash “Meant to Be,” released via Warner Bros. Records.…
Jennifer Lopez to receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
Singer will also perform on the show Jennifer Lopez will receive the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award” at the 2018 MTV VMAs. The multi-faceted superstar is also set to perform live at this year’s show for the first time since…
Kenny Chesney ‘Live in No Shoes Nation’ certified platinum
2 CD set certified platinum nine months after release When Kenny Chesney released Live in No Shoes Nation, a two-disc live recording (Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville), people thought he was crazy. Who buys records of concerts they’ve already been to? But…
Dave Grohl announces mini-doc featuring 23 minute composition
Play will be available August 10th by Roswell Records/RCA Records As Foo Fighters wind down another leg of the massive Concrete and Gold Tour with a Wrigley Field doubleheader that rocked 75,000+ of Chicago’s Foo Fighters faithful, Dave Grohl announces an…
Smashing Pumpkins announce 30th anniversary performance guests
Performance is August 2nd at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ The Smashing Pumpkins have announced numerous special guests for their upcoming 30th Anniversary Performance at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on August 2nd. AFI frontman Davey Havok,…
The Rolling Stones curate ‘Confessin’ The Blues’ compilation
Cover artwork by Ronnie Wood The Rolling Stones have compiled a blues compilation album that has inspired their music. Confessin’ The Blues collects the greatest bluesmen ever and provides a perfect study of the genre. The tracks have been chosen by the…
Bob Seger & The Last Heard rare material gets release date
Bob Seger’s rare pre-stardom work is being released into a single project on September 7th. Bob Seger & The Last Heard Heavy Music: The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-1967 will be released on single CD and LP via ABKCO. This will be…
Bobbie Gentry ‘The Complete Capitol Masters’ detailed
Career-Defining Deluxe Eight-Disc Box Set Features Seven Remastered Studio Albums And A Wealth Of Rarities A career-defining deluxe eight disc boxed set spanning Bobbie Gentry’s Capitol Records years has been announced for September 21st via Capitol The Girl From Chickasaw…
Judas Priest being inducted into The Hall of Heavy Metal History
The ceremony is August 2nd at Wacken Open Air Iconic metal band Judas Priest will be inducted into The Hall of Heavy Metal History in 2018. The ceremony will take place August 2nd at Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest…
Neurotix bringing grunge back with ‘The Basement Recordings’
Band pays homage to 90s grunge Coming armed with plenty of alt rock attitude, Chicago’s Neurotix has vowed to bring back early 90’s grunge rock with The Basement Recordings album. Upon first listen, you may think you’re listening to a…
Reba honored by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Event gala is October 28th in Nashville Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Pat Alger, chair of the organization’s board of directors, has announced the inaugural Career Maker Award. Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire will be honored for her significant influence…
Fall Out Boy announces ‘The Complete Studio Albums’ vinyl boxed set
A standard 180-gram black vinyl edition and limited edition 180-gram clear vinyl collection are available Fall Out Boy has announced The Complete Studio Albums on September 28th via Island The lavish vinyl box set will include each of their seven studio…
U2 releasing 2 LP of ‘The Best Of 1990-2000’
U2 is continuing to reissue its back catalog on vinyl. Island Records, Interscope and UMC have announced a remastered and 180-gram vinyl reissue of The Best of 1990-2000 on double black vinyl for September 28th. The release will follow that of Achtung Baby…
‘CMA Fest’ airs Aug 8th on ABC
HOSTED BY THOMAS RHETT AND KELSEA BALLERINI CMA Fest, the Music Event of Summer, premieres Wednesday, August 8th at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. The three-hour primetime special broadcasts for its 15th straight year, with Thomas Rhett and Kelsea…
Rare Sex Pistols 7 inch discovered on Discogs
Only nine copies of “God Save The Queen” were thought to exist Discogs reports an incredibly rare Sex Pistols 7″ has been discovered and listed exclusively in the Discogs Marketplace by Psychotron Records (UK) owner Pete Bonner for £15,000. Only…
Charles Esten digs deep into Deacon’s Songbook ahead of ‘Nashville’ series finale
How one night at City Winery ended in accidental interviews with two Nashville powerhouses Good things come to those who wait. Or, as in my case, after a last-minute ticket cancellation turned into a wonderful night that I wasn’t expecting….…
LeAnn Rimes announces Christmas TV film, soundtrack, tour
You and Me and Christmas Tour will visit 11 cities LeAnn Rimes will be busy this Christmas with the debut of her Hallmark film It’s Christmas, Eve and the release of the companion soundtrack along with her sixth annual Christmas tour.…
KIX releasing ‘Blow My Fuse’ 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition
Two disc special edition includes never-before-released demos KIX is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its debut album, Blow My Fuse, with an expanded two disc set on September 21st. Fuse 30 Reblown – 30th Anniversary Special Edition will be released exclusively via PledgeMusic, exactly…
Charles Esten sets Guinness World Records title for consecutive single releases
Singer has huge week as Nashville wraps Following his performance of “Halfway Home” Wednesday morning (July 25th) on NBC’s TODAY, Charles Esten was presented a certificate for the Guinness World Records title for the Most Consecutive Weeks To Release An Original…
Kenny Chesney Town Hall airing July 27th on SiriusXM
In celebration of the release of Songs for the Saints, Kenny Chesney is taking the story of the record straight to the fans with a live Town Hall on SiriusXM Friday, July 27th at 8 pm ET. With set-up for…
Florida Georgia Line makes Billboard history again
Their massive hit with Bebe Rexha catapults them into uncharted territory Florida Georgia Line has achieved another unprecedented career milestone, ruling the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the most weeks – 90 cumulative – since it originated in 1958…
Allman Brothers Band ‘Fillmore East February 1970’ live set announced
The Allman Brothers Band in 1970 were on the brink of superstardom. They had only been together for 11 months when promoter Bill Graham, who had booked them in San Francisco and New York, invited them back to Fillmore East…
Original Beach Boys reunite for SiriusXM Town Hall
Rare group Q&A with the band, moderated by Rob Reiner, for SiriusXM listeners at legendary Capitol Studios SiriusXM has announced that The Beach Boys will sit down for an intimate Q&A session with a select group of listeners for the…
Gene Simmons releasing book on 27 club
27: The Legend & Mythology of the 27 Club coming this October Kiss founder Gene Simmons is releasing a witty, insightful, and no-BS take on the myth, and the actual people, that make up the “27 club” — the ground-breaking musicians, artists,…
Luke Combs debut certified platinum, surpasses one billion streams
Fastest Debut Country Album To Platinum Since Chris Stapleton’s Traveller River House Artists/Columbia Nashville Country superstar Luke Combs achieves platinum certification by the RIAA for his critically-acclaimed debut album This One’s For You, surpassing one billion career streams globally. The…
ELO ‘The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978’ boxed set detailed
Collector’s Box Set Includes Detailed Reproductions of 15 ELO Original Singles/B-Sides Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Electric Light Orchestra – The U.K. Singles Volume One: 1972-1978 on Friday, September 21st. The 16 disc boxed…
Cole Swindell announces 2018 fall tour with Dustin Lynch
Cole Swindell is hitting the road this fall with his friends Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina. The country superstar shared the “Reason to Drink…Another Tour” info Monday morning (July 23rd) via Instagram. The tour launches October 4th in in Tuscaloosa,…
Eddie Trunk expanding SiriusXM’s ‘Trunk Nation’ to Rainbow Bar & Grill
Trunk Nation LA Invasion: Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill debuts as new monthly series on Aug 3rd SiriusXM has unveiled that host Eddie Trunk is expanding his popular talk show, Trunk Nation, to a new monthly residency at…
Neal Schon dedicates ‘Lights’ to Steve Perry
Schon Discusses Future of Journey and Collaboration with Perry Journey founder and only remaining original member Neal Schon, while on the current Journey & Def Leppard 2018 Tour with wife Michaele Schon, is paying tribute to former lead singer, Steve…
Lenny Kravitz announces additional 2018 tour dates
Returning to the road in North America, Lenny Kravitz will launch the third leg of his 2018 world tour on September 21st at Chastain in Atlanta, GA. As part of the tour, he performs in major markets across the United…
Taylor Swift achieves six new diamond, platinum certifications
Global Superstar Adds Six Sales Achievements to Her Extensive Collection During Blockbuster reputation Stadium Tour Stop Ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Taylor Swift performed three consecutive nights at MetLife Stadium this weekend during her record-breaking reputation Stadium Tour. Big Machine Label…
Dion rocked, Dickey Betts rolled this weekend on Staten Island
Two rock icons spent their weekend at NYC’s hidden gem Dion and Dickey Betts both played the St. George Theatre on Staten Island this weekend. The latter, iconic former Allman Brothers’ guitarist, shredded Staten Island audiences on Saturday, July 21st. While…
Peter Gabriel ‘Sledgehammer’ video remastered in 4K
The fully restored and remastered video for “Sledgehammer” is available to view on Apple Music or download on iTunes Peter Gabriel’s ground breaking video for the song ‘Sledgehammer’ has been newly remastered in high definition 4K by the team at…
U2 tops Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart
Several remixes of “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way” top the chart U2 has topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart with remixes of “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way.” New versions of the track –…
Chris Cornell statue being erected in Seattle
Statue will be donated to Museum of Pop Culture In honor of the late Chris Cornell’s 54th birthday on July 20th, Vicky Cornell has announced that her late husband will be commemorated in his hometown with a statue that will…
Imagine Dragons named ESPN’s 2018-2019 college football anthem
Imagine Dragons’ “Natural” hypes 2018 college football season on ESPN ESPN welcomes the return of college football with an unrivaled slate of games and the chart-topping music from Interscope Records. The band’s newest single “Natural” has been chosen as this…
Love Street Festival honors The Doors on 50th anniversary
The music that made the Canyon famous will help save it Now in its sixth year, the Love Street Festival will honor The Doors on the 50th Anniversary of the release of their No. 1 song “Love Street.” A dedication…
Rod Stewart announces ‘Blood Red Roses’
Album available as standard and deluxe editions Rod Stewart will release his 30th studio album – Blood Red Roses – September 28th on Republic Records. The album highlights Stewart’s acclaimed songwriting roots – blending the poignant observation, self-reflective introspection and playful…
Willie Nelson pays homage to Frank Sinatra on new album
Willie Nelson is paying homage to Frank Sinatra on his new album, My Way, available September 14th via Sony Legacy Recordings. My Way will be available on CD, LP and digital formats as well as part of exclusive merch bundles at Nelson’s…
David Bowie ‘Loving The Alien (1983-1988)’ boxed set detailed
“Zeroes” is available as the first single Parlophone Records has announced a fourth career-spanning boxed set from David Bowie called David Bowie Loving The Alien (1983-1988). The follow-up to the awarding winning and critically acclaimed David Bowie Five Years (1969-1973), David…
Roger Hodgson serves more than ‘breakfast’ to New Jersey audience
Is a Roger Hodgson show the best Supertramp concert you will ever see? According to his fans, the answer is yes. Last night (July 18th) at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, the prog-rock icon enchanted his fans with both Supertramp…
‘Springsteen on Broadway’ headed to Netflix
The show begins streaming on the final night of the historic run Springsteen on Broadway will launch globally on Netflix on December 15th, which is also the final night of Bruce Springsteen’s completely sold out 236-show run at Jujamcyn’s Walter…
Phil Collins announces ‘Plays Well With Others’ boxed set
Phil Collins has compiled a 59 track collection of his collaborative highlight in the shape of Plays Well With Others. The compilation will be released as a 4 CD boxed set and as a digital download on September 28th via…
Ray LaMontagne announces North American Just Passing Through acoustic tour
Twenty-five dates through the fall are scheduled Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne announces tour dates for his 25-date North American Just Passing Through acoustic tour. John Stirratt of Wilco will accompany LaMontagne on bass throughout the tour. The tour will…
Shawn Mendes headlines Rolling Stone Relaunch Event
A concert production of the Artists Den filmed for future television broadcast On July 26th, Rolling Stone will host 500 music industry insiders, influencers and a select group of fans at a raw industrial event space in Brooklyn, as singer-songwriter…
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Songwriter’ documentary available via Apple Music
Apple Music worldwide release on Aug 28th following limited theatrical run in New York and LA Ed Sheeran’s Songwriter documentary will be available worldwide exclusively on Apple Music on August 28th. Fans around the world were treated to a “Perfect”…
MTV announces 2018 VMAs nominations
Cardi B and the Carters lead nominations MTV has unveiled nominations across all categories for the 2018 VMAs. The list includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated music’s relevancy within the cultural conversation. Cardi B received nods…