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Lil Uzi Vert Missed His Lollapalooza Birthday Set, But Joined Major Lazer And Dropped A Surprise EP

  • Weather cancelled Lil Uzi Vert's Lollapalooza set on his birthday
  • He still joined Major Lazer onstage at the festival
  • Surprise-released EP Maverick "Almost Forever", his first since 2024

Lil Uzi Vert missed his own Lollapalooza set on Friday after stormy weather led organisers to cancel it, on a day that also marked the rapper's 31st birthday. Despite the cancellation, he still appeared at the Chicago festival, surprising fans by joining Major Lazer onstage to perform "Just…

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Watch: RICHIE SAMBORA Performs BON JOVI Classics With KINGS OF CHAOS In Rancho Mirage, California

  • Richie Sambora performed Bon Jovi hits with Kings of Chaos on 1 August 2026.
  • Show reunited Sambora with successor Phil X 13 years after his exit.
  • Matt Sorum's all-star band also featured Cronin, Hughes and Blades.

Richie Sambora joined the all-star rock collective Kings of Chaos to perform Bon Jovi classics at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California, on 1 August 2026, in a rare live appearance for the guitarist since departing Bon Jovi. Fan-filmed footage of the set has…

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Massive Attack say entire band were detained and some had passports confiscated in Singapore after Palestine flag display

  • Massive Attack detained in Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag on stage
  • Some members had passports temporarily confiscated; two banned from re-entry
  • Band says it's proud of the "impromptu expression" of solidarity

Massive Attack say their entire band was detained by police in Singapore and some members had their passports temporarily confiscated after they displayed a Palestinian flag and joined audience chants of "Free Palestine" during a concert. The Bristol group's statement, posted to Instagram, said they were "surprised and…

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3 Songs From the 1970s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Southern Rock Fan

  • American Songwriter names three defining 1970s southern rock tracks.
  • Picks: Allman Brothers' "Midnight Rider," Skynyrd's "Simple Man," CCR's "Lookin' Out My Back Door."
  • Part of the outlet's recurring themed music list series.

American Songwriter has published a short list piece celebrating southern rock, picking out three tracks from the 1970s that the outlet says capture the genre's distinctive "muggy, swampy" feel and could win over new fans. The article is part of the publication's ongoing "The List" series, which regularly…

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The singer Roger Daltrey crowned as “one of the best songwriters”

  • Roger Daltrey praised as one of the best songwriters ever
  • Report comes from Far Out Magazine's music coverage
  • Article's supporting detail was not available for review

Far Out Magazine highlights praise for The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, describing him as being ranked among "one of the best songwriters" of all time. The piece forms part of the outlet's ongoing music commentary, revisiting Daltrey's standing within the pantheon of influential British rock artists. Beyond the…

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Watch Olivia Rodrigo Play “Thirty-Three” with The Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza

  • Olivia Rodrigo sang "Thirty-Three" with Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza
  • Melissa Auf der Maur and Yungblud also joined the band's set
  • Rodrigo's own festival and 2027 tour are coming up

Olivia Rodrigo joined The Smashing Pumpkins on stage during their headline set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Friday 31 July, performing "Thirty-Three" from the band's 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It is the latest in a series of collaborations Rodrigo has made with veteran 1990s…

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4 No. 2 Songs From 1969 That Should Have Gone One Spot Higher

  • Article picks four 1969 No. 2 hits deemed worthy of No. 1
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival never scored a US No. 1 single
  • Isley Brothers' "It's Your Thing" came after leaving Motown

The article looks back at the US pop charts of 1969 and picks out four songs that reached No. 2 but never claimed the top spot, arguing each deserved to go one place higher. It highlights how chance and competition can keep even outstanding singles from reaching No.…

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Fights with Bob Dylan, Magic with U2: Daniel Lanois on His Life in Music

  • Daniel Lanois discusses his career and new album in Rolling Stone interview
  • New solo record Belladonna Nocturne features scene-inspired instrumental tracks
  • Also toured recently with Micah Nelson under the name Particle/Lanois

Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois, known for his atmospheric work on albums such as Emmylou Harris's Wrecking Ball and Bob Dylan's Time Out of Mind, has spoken about his career and creative philosophy in a new interview for Rolling Stone Music Now. Lanois argues that his contribution…

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4 Songs From 1975 Every Kid Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning

  • Article lists four beloved car-radio hits from 1975.
  • Songs include tracks by The Doobie Brothers, John Denver, Eagles, Glen Campbell.
  • "Rhinestone Cowboy" topped pop, country and adult contemporary charts.

A light entertainment feature revisits four popular songs from 1975 that were commonly heard on morning car radio, evoking nostalgia for the era's pop, rock and country hits. The piece is one of several similar "throwback" lists published by the music outlet, celebrating tracks that have since become…

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Noah Kahan responds to Barack Obama’s playlist nod: “Are you doing OK?”

  • Obama included Noah Kahan on a playlist.
  • Kahan replied with a joking welfare check.
  • The inclusion drew attention online.

Noah Kahan has reacted humorously after former US president Barack Obama included one of his songs on a playlist, asking: “Are you doing OK?” The response highlights the unexpected cultural crossover between the folk-pop singer and a political figure known for sharing curated music selections. The article provides…

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