Billy Idol’s 1980’s remix collection, Vital Idol, is getting a modern-day upgrade with Vital Idol: Revitalized, set for release on CD and digital by Capitol/UMe on September 28th. A 2 LP 180-gram black vinyl in addition to a limited edition,…
Tickets on sale to the general public Sept 14th The one and only Cher is set to hit the road with the Here We Go Again Tour beginning January 17th in Ft. Myers, FL. The upcoming tour was officially announced…
New album Dime Trap coming soon Epic Records is proud to announce the signing of multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist/producer/actor/entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris. Along with the label signing, T.I. has shared his first taste of new music with two brand-new tracks, available at…
Album is available October 19th Greta Van Fleet – Jake Kiszka/guitars, Sam Kiszka/bass & keys, Josh Kiszka/vocals, and Danny Wagner/drums -has announced the upcoming release of the band’s debut album, Anthem of The Peaceful Army, due out October 19th on…
Three companies join forces to discover next generation of creators Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group (APG) have announced a collaboration with School of Rock, the world’s leading provider of music education and enrichment. The relationship aims to foster the…
Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, Elle King and more are set to guest Kings of Leon are headlining Nashville’s Music City Food + Wine Festival’s Harvest Night on Saturday, September 15th at Walk of Fame Park in Downtown Nashville. The…
Thomas Rhett has announced a deluxe edition for his platinum album Life Changes is coming on September 21st. The new version contains three new tracks — “Country Gold,” “Cardboard Heart” and “When We’re 80.” The digital version will also include three…
Westminster Coroner’s Court has heard the inquest Nine months after Cranberries front woman Dolores O’Riordan died suddently at the age of 46, her cause of death has been revealed. The BBC reports that O’Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol…
Frank Sinatra’s intimate 1958 opus, Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely, has been newly mixed in stereo for an expanded 60th Anniversary Edition to be released worldwide on October 19th by Capitol/UMe and Frank Sinatra Enterprises. Only The Lonely…
Tickets available September 7th at noon ET TIDAL has announced the 4th Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn philanthropic concert taking place on Tuesday, October 23rd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. This year, the streaming platform and partners are supporting criminal…
R.E.M. grew up with the BBC, and this historic relationship is lovingly celebrated across an incredible collection that beautifully illustrates the career trajectory of one of modern music’s greatest bands. R.E.M. at the BCC will be available a super-deluxe edition 8 CD/1…
Expanded editions feature previously unreleased material Metallica is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of their breakthrough fourth album …And Justice For All with the announcement of its definitive reissue, out November 2nd on the band’s own Blackened Recordings.…
YouTube Original special starts at 8 pm ET Paul McCartney is celebrating the release of his new album, Egypt Station, by performing live on his YouTube channel on Friday, September 7th at 8 pm ET. The concert is part of a…
Gala will be held February 8, 2019 Eight-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton will be honored at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute on Friday, February 8, 2019. Proceeds from the 29th annual benefit gala will provide essential support…
The film was a two-time nominee at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival Lionsgate has announced the Blu-ray, DVD and digital release of the Whitney Houston documentary Whitney for October 16th. Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (Best Feature Documentary, One Day in September, 1999),…
Tickets available September 7th Lindsay Ell is set to headline the final Monster Energy Outbreak Tour of 2018. Fifteen dates are set for October 27 through January 19th with stops in Indianapolis, Knoxville, Grand Rapids, Bakersfield and San Diego, among…
For the first time ever audio tracks from Queen’s legendary performance at Live Aid are being released as part of the soundtrack album to Bohemian Rhapsody, 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises’ forthcoming feature film celebrating the band, their music…
Singing is a reconnection of sorts Lady Antebellum has signed with Big Machine Label Group’s BMLG Records. A reconnection of sorts for the trio whose success has taken them around the globe, the deal finds Lady A once again crossing…
Show kicks off November 25th in Springfield, MO The fan favorite Handmade Holiday Tour returns this holiday season for a one of a kind tour, performing holiday classics, holiday originals and classic Jewel songs alongside special guests and family members…
Oz Fox returns to the road for most fall dates After heavy touring for the first part of 2018, Stryper will return to the road this fall for the second half of their God Damn Evil World Tour. And there…
Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and the release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26th on XL Recordings. The project will…
Fans from 49 states flocked to Buena Vista, CO for three days of fun and festivities Dierks Bentley and Live Nation ascended 8,000 feet for a seminal experience this weekend, launching the inaugural Seven Peaks Music Festival. Set against the…
Digital available October 9th Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has set Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Sing-Along Edition for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital On Demand for October 23rd. The all-new smash-hit romantic comedy is based on the songs…
Both shows have been rescheduled for October Foo Fighters have had to reschedule two shows on the Canadian leg of the Concrete and Gold tour due to Dave Grohl suffering from a loss of voice. The shows for Tuesday, September…
This book is every drummer’s dream It’s not very often we review books here at The Music Universe. I’m not much of a reader myself, but as a drummer, David Frangioni’s Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits From Appice to…
Bono was a “complete loss of voice” five songs into the show U2 were five songs into their second Berlin show of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour last night (Sat, Sept 1st) when they were forced to cancel the remainder of…
Drummer backed Strait for 30 years George Strait’s longtime drummer Mike Kennedy has died in a car crash in Lebanon, TN. The Tennessean reports that 59 year old Kennedy was killed on I-40 in Wilson County after Kennedy’s GMC hit a…
The country music duo performed in PA on one of their last remaining summer tour stops Allentown turned into Sugarland last night (Fri, Aug 31st) when Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush took the stage on their triumphant “Still the Same…
Aretha Franklin passed away August 16th Friends and family filled the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, MI on August 31st to say their final farewell to the late Aretha Louise Franklin. The singer, well known as the Queen of Soul,…
Deluxe Edition Will Be Available Exclusively From Dead.net The Grateful Dead’s first official career-spanning documentary, Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story Of The Grateful Dead, will make its DVD and Blu-ray debuts this fall. In addition, a new Deluxe Edition…
Tickets on sale September 7th at 10 am local time Paul McCartney has confirmed his eagerly anticipated return to the U.S. with his new Freshen Up tour. Five confirmed dates have been announced, marking McCartney’s first series of Stateside concerts…
Steven Tyler, Chris Stapleton, Alan Jackson and more are featured Spotlighting the quietly influential and legendary sound of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the new star-studded and definitive homage album — Muscle Shoals…Small Town, Big Sound — will be available at all digital…
November 2nd sees the release of a superb, new six disc boxed set encapsulating legendary English rock-band Mott the Hoople’s recorded output for Island Records, to whom they were signed, between 1969 and 1971. Mental Train (The Best Of The Island…
The spirit will be available surrounding tour dates Metallica has announced its own brand of whiskey. The rockers have teamed with Master Disteller extraordinaire, David Pickerell to create Blackened American Whiskey, a unique blend of straight American whiskey that’s available…
The ad features Captain Fantastic as you’ve never seen him before Elton John, best known for captivating audiences with bittersweet ballads and world-conquering anthems, is back with a bang in a new Snickers ad – but not as you’ve seen…
Last year, the four members of the Cranberries – Dolores O’Riordan, Noel Hogan, Mike Hogan, and Fergal Lawler – came together to plan a 25th Anniversary box set release for their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why…
The official motion picture soundtrack to A Star Is Born features new music performed and written by Lady Gaga and actor/director Bradley Cooper will be released on October 5th, the same day the film opens in theaters. The soundtrack will be…
Brand New “Disney Hits” Playlist Also Becomes Available For Prime Music Listeners In The U.S. And U.K. For the first time ever more than 50 soundtracks from Disney’s classic animated films, Disney/Pixar films, and select titles from Disney Junior, Marvel…
Collaboration version available now via Interscope Records Interscope rock band The Struts have partnered with GRAMMY nominated pop superstar Kesha to release a bold, enhanced version of their hit single “Body Talks.” A long-time fan of the band, Kesha joined…
Rhino Records is celebrating Jethro Tull’s This Was 50th Anniversary with a deluxe 3 CD/DVD reissue on November 9th. After several name changes, Jethro Tull played its first show as Jethro Tull in February 1968 with the group releasing its debut…
Mark Ronson takes on Jackson’s greatest hits The entire world is coming together today (Wed, Aug 29th) for the Diamond Celebration for Michael Jackson’s birthday. From a giant Diamond Celebration crown at Southbank – Observation Point in London, to a…
The funeral is Friday, August 31st at 10 am ET The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 31st and fans around the globe can watch the services. The Associated Press and Brown Sugar…
Brooks brings the 360 degree feel of his concerts to fans at home If one was ever a Garth Brooks fan, they’re about to become an even bigger one. Brooks dropped his new live album, Triple Live, to fans for free…
Sodas made with all natural ingredients Gene Simmons has launched a line of premium sodas called with Money Bag Sodas. The new adventure is a partnership with Niagara Falls, New York-based Rock Steady Sodas Inc. (a subsidiary of Johnnie Ryan…
Album tops Billboard’s Top 200 chart Ariana Grande debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with her critically acclaimed fourth studio album, Sweetener. In addition, Sweetener broke the record for largest streaming week for a pop album by…
Tickets for limited engagement event on sale Aug 31st Sara Evans is returning again this year for another holiday season of her popular, limited-engagement At Christmas Tour, with festive shows created to get fans of all ages into the spirit…
“Drowns The Whiskey” featuring Miranda Lambert takes the top spot for second consecutive week Shortly after celebrating his 20th ascent to the top of the charts, country chart topper Jason Aldean takes the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay…
Line of watches available later this year Metallica has announced a line of watches with a new partnership with Nixon. The hardcore collection will be available as of November 5th via metallica.com, in stores and at nixon.com. The Metallica collection…
Awards show will air live Wednesday, November 14th on ABC The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, as Chris Stapleton tops the list of finalists with five nominations. Producer and musician Dann…
The drummer passed away on June 22nd Former Pantera and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott’s cause of death has been revealed. Abbott died of natural causes from an enlarged heart and heart disease. His estate addresses the findings. “Vincent Paul…