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In 1982, Don Henley went solo for the first time. The single was so bad no one wanted to play it

  • Henley’s first solo single, ‘Johnny Can’t Read’, met resistance from US radio.
  • Some DJs considered the song too controversial or un-American.
  • He later scored a hit with ‘The Boys of Summer’.

After the Eagles broke up, Don Henley released his first solo album, *I Can’t Stand Still*, in 1982. Its lead single, ‘Johnny Can’t Read’, drew a hostile response from some US radio DJs, showing how Henley’s more openly critical lyrics could be harder to sell than the band’s…

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Spike And The Gimme Gimmes ‘Shit The Bed’ | Track By Track

  • Spike Slawson introduces the Gimme Gimmes’ new album track by track.
  • The record reworks familiar pop hits with the band’s comic style.
  • The feature also briefly mentions Motionless in White’s *Decades*.

Spike Slawson explains the song choices on the new album *Shit The Bed* by Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, using the band’s irreverent humour to describe their approach to familiar pop hits. The track-by-track feature presents the record as a playful set of covers, with Slawson joking about…

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PJ Harvey Appears On New Shida Shahabi & Oliver Leith Albums

  • PJ Harvey sings on Shida Shahabi’s new single “Wreath”.
  • She also contributes to Oliver Leith’s *Doom And The Dooms*.
  • Shahabi’s album *First Light At Hand* is due on 5 March.

PJ Harvey features on new recordings by experimental composers Shida Shahabi and Oliver Leith, offering a glimpse of her work beyond her own albums. The collaborations come as fans await a follow-up to her 2023 LP, *I Inside the Old Year Dying*. Harvey co-wrote and sings on “Wreath”,…

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Latin Grammy Awards 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win the Top Honors?

  • Editors predict Rosalía could lead the 2026 Latin Grammys.
  • Album of the year views split between Rosalía and Milo J.
  • Song of the year contenders include Rosalía and Karol G.

Billboard’s Latin music editors have offered predictions for the four main categories at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards, weighing artistic merit, market trends and past voting patterns. Their choices show a strong focus on Rosalía, while also highlighting competition from artists including Milo J and Karol G. The…

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Deadline Launches Its Sound & Screen Film Streaming Site

  • Deadline has launched a streaming hub for its Sound & Screen Film showcase.
  • The live event featured music from 11 films.
  • Composers and songwriters performed and discussed their work.

Deadline has launched a streaming hub for its Sound & Screen Film event, giving audiences access to performances and discussions about music created for awards-season films. The hub extends the showcase beyond the live event, which took place at UCLA’s Royce Hall on 6 November. The programme featured…

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McCartney and Starr set for rare Las Vegas reunion at VetsAid

  • McCartney and Starr will reunite at VetsAid in Las Vegas.
  • The festival is scheduled for 27 January 2027.
  • Net proceeds will support veteran-related charities.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to reunite for a one-off performance at Joe Walsh’s VetsAid festival in Las Vegas on 27 January 2027. The appearance brings the two surviving Beatles together on stage and is part of an event raising money for veterans’ causes. The festival…

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy and 2027 North American Tour

  • *Entropy* arrives on 4 December.
  • “Rogue Wave” previews the faster, brighter album.
  • Two North American tour legs are set for 2027.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced *Entropy*, a new techno album and companion to *Alien Metal*, alongside two North American tour legs in 2027. The release adds to the Australian band’s synth-driven work, with the first preview track, “Rogue Wave”, presenting a brighter, more upbeat sound.…

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Rick Wakeman Announces Vinyl Christmas Release Featuring William Shatner

  • Rick Wakeman’s Christmas vinyl features William Shatner.
  • Each colour edition is limited to 85 copies.
  • Wakeman’s UK tour is due to begin in February 2027.

Rick Wakeman has announced *Silent Night*, a four-song Christmas vinyl release featuring William Shatner on vocals. The limited edition pairs the former Yes keyboardist’s performances of seasonal classics with Shatner’s contribution to “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The record will be available in red and silver editions, each…

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy: Hear “Rogue Wave”

  • King Gizzard announced *Entropy*, due 4 December.
  • “Rogue Wave” is the album’s lead single.
  • The eight-track record grew from *Alien Metal* sessions.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced *Entropy*, a new album due on 4 December, and released its lead single, “Rogue Wave”. The record extends the band’s recent exploration of modular synthesizers and is a companion to *Alien Metal*, offering a further look at the sound developed…

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See Bruce Springsteen Finally Play Western Stars Songs in Public

  • Springsteen played two *Western Stars* songs in public for the first time.
  • The performance was at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York.
  • The benefit has raised $123 million for veterans and their families.

Bruce Springsteen performed songs from his 2019 album *Western Stars* at a public concert for the first time, playing “Hello Sunshine” and “Moonlight Motel” at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit in New York. The appearance brought songs he had previously reserved for private or specially recorded performances…

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