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BTS Say No to the 2027 Grammys
BTS have announced they will not submit their music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, due to take place on 7 February 2027. All seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jungkook and Jimin—shared identical statements on their personal Instagram Stories, saying they hope their music can “be heard and loved for what it is,…
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total tommy Announces New Album ‘Trapezoid’
Australian songwriter total tommy, real name Jess Holt, has announced her second album, ‘Trapezoid’, due for release on 23rd October via Play It Again Sam. The Melbourne-born, Sydney-based artist follows up her well-received 2024 debut ‘Bruises’, which fused 90s grunge influences with pop sensibilities and candid, Gen Z-inflected lyricism. The 11-track record takes its name…
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Rapper Lil Tecca Set as Newest Fortnite Festival Icon (Gaming News Roundup)
Lil Tecca has been announced as the Season 15 Icon for Fortnite Festival, the latest musician to headline the in-game rhythm mode, joining artists such as past Icons in a promotional push that ties Fortnite’s music content to real-world touring acts. From this Thursday, players will be able to buy a themed cosmetic set tied…
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On This Day in 1968, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 With a Prison Song That Led To Real Legal Issues
On 29 July 1968, Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” was in the midst of a four-week run at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, more than a decade after he first wrote and recorded it. Cash originally composed the song while serving in the US Air Force in Germany, after watching the 1951…
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“The Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Had To Make”: Megan Moroney Breaks Down in Tears After Canceling Denver Show Just Two Songs In
Country singer Megan Moroney cancelled her Denver concert on 29 July 2026 just three songs into the set after realising she was too unwell to continue, telling the crowd she could not give them a full performance. The singer, known for hits including “6 Months Later” and “No Caller ID”, broke down in tears backstage…
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Live Report: Forest Fest 2026
The article text is not accessible: it only displays a browser verification message asking for JavaScript and cookies. As a result, there are no report details available to summarise reliably or neutrally. The page title indicates it concerns Forest Fest 2026, but the supplied material gives no information about performances, attendance, dates, notable events or…
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The National return to announce first live show since 2024
The National have announced their first live show since 2024, a one-off performance billed as “The National And Friends” as part of the AB100 festival in San Sebastián, Spain. The news follows a quiet period for the band, who have not toured since 2024 and last released an album in 2023, meaning fans have been…
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Willie Nelson Speaks Out Against Data Centers
Country music icon Willie Nelson, 93, has spoken out against plans for a data centre near Abbott, Texas, the small town where he grew up, joining a wider backlash against the facilities’ environmental impact. Nelson, who has lived in nearby Austin since 1972, warned that such developments threaten rural communities’ land, water and way of…
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Musician Glen Hansard’s Dublin roots detailed after fatal crash
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter behind The Frames and Swell Season, has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash near his home in Dublin. His management agency, ATC, confirmed the death in a statement, saying the family was still “dealing with the shock of it all” and asking for privacy, while Irish…
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TEMIC Announces Second Album ‘Ceiba’
Progressive metal supergroup TEMIC has announced their second album, “Ceiba”, alongside a video for lead single “Ceased To Be”. The band, whose members have played with Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken and others, built a strong following with their chart-topping debut, and the new record marks a more progressive step…