Sly Stone, funk-rock progenitor, dies at 82
Sly Stone, a funk pioneer whose influence and impact as leader of the musical group Sly and the Family Stone was as enduring as his…
Grupo Firme cancels La Onda festival, citing visa issues
Grupo Firme was unable to show up for its previously planned June 1 set at Napa’s La Onda festival.The Tijuana band announced the cancellation Friday…
FLAG once again proves that not all punk band reunions are created equal
There was something in the air at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas last weekend.No, it wasn’t the sound of distorted guitars, punk rockers puking…
Huge US band forced to cancel UK and European shows after ‘freak accident’
KINGS of Leon have been forced to cancelled their UK and European shows after frontman Caleb Followill suffered a “freak accident” while playing with his…
Los Tigres del Norte Way is the newest street in New York City
For nearly six decades, Los Tigres del Norte’s name has been all over the charts, on countless marquees, seven Grammys and, now, one street in…
Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with ‘terrorism’ offence | Hezbollah News
British police say Mo Chara displayed a flag of Lebanon’s Hezbollah at a concert.A member of the Irish rap band Kneecap has been charged with…
The Who splits with Zak Starkey. Drummer denies band’s claims
For British drummer Zak Starkey, the last few months with rock band the Who have been quite the whirlwind. Starkey, who the band fired in…
10 performances we saw at Cruel World, ranked
If you’re wondering why so many goths we’re wandering around Pasadena this weekend, look no further than Cruel World. The Goldenvoice celebration of all things…
‘Love, Death + Robots’ turns Red Hot Chili Peppers into string puppets
Chad Smith remembers the night in 2003 when the Red Hot Chili Peppers played for an audience of 80,000 or so amid the rolling hills…
Foo Fighters parts ways with drummer Josh Freese
The rock band Foo Fighters has let go of drummer Josh Freese, according to a note from the veteran percussionist.“The Foo Fighters called me Monday…
OK Go on viral videos in the age of the algorithm
On a spring afternoon in 2005, the members of OK Go dressed up in tacky suits, gathered in front of a video camera and awkwardly…
Lord Buffalo cancels European tour, citing immigration issues
Texas psych-Americana band Lord Buffalo has canceled its upcoming European tour after it claims that drummer Yamal Said was taken off a plane by border…
Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise proves you can rock the boat
Imagine you’re on a cruise ship for a four-day excursion to the Bahamas. You’ve got your swimsuit, an adult beverage, and you’re ready to relax.…
New Order’s music is ‘more successful’ than ever — but why?
“What the f— is going on?” Bernard Sumner says jokingly.After crashing on both Zoom and WhatsApp, the founding member of New Order decided to give…
Alice in Chains cancels tour after drummer’s medical emergency’
Alice in Chains announced on Monday that they will cancel their forthcoming tour as well as any festival appearances. The decision came after a previous…
Rilo Kiley’s reunion is right on time at Just Like Heaven
“Can you believe,” Jenny Lewis asked, “this is our third show in 17 years?”Wearing the same outfit she’d worn at the first two — polka-dot…
‘Pavements’ review: Stephen Malkmus’ indie-rock band in full, creatively
By way of introduction, “Pavements,” director Alex Ross Perry’s experimental hybrid documentary about the ’90s indie-rock paragons Pavement, refers to the group as “The World’s…
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold has Stage 4 cancer, cancels tour
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, announced that the American rock band’s summer tour would be canceled for a heartbreaking reason —…
Former guitarist for metal band Possessed killed in police shooting
Brian Montana, a former guitarist for the Bay Area death metal band Possessed, was killed in a shootout with police in South San Francisco.The incident…
Mike Peters, singer for Welsh rockers the Alarm, dead at 66
Mike Peters, the singer for the Welsh rock group the Alarm, has died. He was 66.Peters died of cancer, which he had battled publicly as…