Music

Grace Under Fire: How Vetle Nærø Improvised When His Instruments Got Lost at the Airport

• Pianist Vetle Nærø's gear was lost at the airport before a festival set
• He improvised a solo piano performance instead at a historic Norwegian church
• Audience of 200 was moved to tears; equipment later returned

Norwegian composer and pianist Vetle Nærø turned a travel mishap into a memorable performance when his electronic equipment, including synthesisers, was lost by an airline ahead of a scheduled set at the 2026 Bergtatt Festival in Norway. Rather than cancel or delay, he reworked the concert on the…

Norway’s Fay Wildhagen Is Taking The Independent Route For Next Album

• Fay Wildhagen to release next album independently, ending Warner Music Norway deal
• New album distributed via the Orchard on her own label
• Move follows headline Bergtatt Festival set closing her Family album era

Norwegian singer-songwriter Fay Wildhagen is preparing to release her next album independently through the Orchard, on her own label, bringing an end to a 10-year relationship with Warner Music Norway. She revealed the plans to Billboard while marking the close of the era around her third studio album,…

‘Glee’ Co-Creator Ryan Murphy Says “Maybe We Should Revisit That Show” For A Reboot As “It’s Come Back Around”

• Ryan Murphy hints at possible Glee reboot or revival series.
• Cites renewed popularity of the show among young viewers.
• Glee originally aired 2009–2015 for six seasons on Fox.

Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee, has said he is open to reviving the musical series with a new instalment, citing a resurgence of interest from younger viewers. Speaking to People during the premiere of his new FX series The Shards, Murphy said the show had "come back around"…

Jodeci Announce 35th Anniversary Tour Celebrating Forever My Lady

• Jodeci announce 36-date US tour for Forever My Lady's 35th anniversary
• Tour runs 24th October to 19th December, ending in Charlotte
• Pre-sale starts 29th July; general on-sale 31st July via Ticketmaster

R&B trio Jodeci have announced a 36-date North American tour marking the 35th anniversary of their debut album, Forever My Lady. The outing celebrates the record's enduring popularity and gives fans a chance to see the group perform "signature style, soulful harmonies, and chart-topping hits" live, following an…

“I sometimes just want to be the guy eating a hamburger without someone asking: ‘Where’s your nose chain and your leather trousers?'” Rachel Bolan on the need for speed, his solo debut, Skid Row’s new singer, digging punk and Oasis

• Skid Row's Rachel Bolan releases debut solo album after 40 years
• Punky record features Corey Taylor, Nuno Bettencourt and Skid Row bandmates
• Bolan recently moved back to New Jersey after 25 years in Atlanta

Rachel Bolan, long-serving bassist of Skid Row, has released his debut solo album, Gargoyle Of The Garden State, some 40 years into his music career. The punk-influenced record sees Bolan take on lead vocals and play most of the instruments himself, marking a departure from his usual role,…

The lyrics Joe Walsh knew never belonged in his song: “They’re kind of dumb”

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Rock the Ryman Returns With Wynonna, YOLA & More: See the Lineup So Far

• Rock the Ryman concert returns Sept. 1 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, celebrating rock and country music heritage
• Performers including Wynonna and YOLA will honour Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees; proceeds support music education initiatives

The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville will host the second edition of its Rock the Ryman concert on 1 September 2026, celebrating the crossover between rock and roll and country music. The event pays tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees who have performed at the venue,…

“I keep thinking about what happens to creative communities during authoritarian times.” System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian appears on chilling cover of David Bowie’s I’m Afraid Of Americans

• Serj Tankian covers Bowie's I'm Afraid Of Americans
• Track features on composer Brendan Angelides' new album
• Video uses childhood photos and motion-capture footage

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has appeared on a newly released cover of David Bowie's I'm Afraid Of Americans, featured on Can You Feel the End Begin?, the forthcoming album by composer Brendan Angelides. Angelides, best known for his scoring work on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why,…

White House sparks Noah Kahan backlash over unauthorised song use

• Noah Kahan says White House misused his song "American Cars" without consent
• Co-writer Noah Levine posted a blunt, angry rebuke on Instagram
• Kahan joins Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and others in similar complaints

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has publicly criticised the White House after it used his song "American Cars" in an Instagram post showing President Donald Trump visiting a General Motors test site in Michigan, saying he would "never approve" of his music being used to support the administration. His co-writer,…

Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson – “WannaCry”

• Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson release new single "WannaCry"
• Track was previewed live at Coachella and EDC Las Vegas
• Release precedes Ninajirachi's debut Lollapalooza performance

Australian electronic pop artist Ninajirachi has released a new single, "WannaCry," in collaboration with Porter Robinson, an established figure in computer music who inspired her early career. The track adds to Ninajirachi's growing profile, following her acclaimed album "I Love My Computer" and recognition as one of 2025's…