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Move Concerts CEO Phil Rodriguez: ‘I’m bullish about our business. Music and sports are the last tribal experiences.’
Move Concerts chief executive Phil Rodriguez says Latin America has become a major force in global touring, after decades on its margins, and remains confident about the sector’s prospects. He argues that live music and sport retain a rare ability to create shared, tribal experiences, while his company expands its stadium-focused touring and develops Latin…
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LIVE REVIEW: Electric Castle Blends Biggest In The World With Next Big Thing In Screaming Colour
Electric Castle 2026 is presented as a sprawling, multi-genre Romanian festival that combines major headline acts with emerging artists in the striking setting of Transylvania’s Bánffy Castle. The review highlights its broad entertainment offer and distinctive atmosphere, arguing that its 24-hour format and unusual site make it stand out on Europe’s festival circuit. The festival,…
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“I Love America Better Than You”: Nashville-Based Country Singer Sparks Walkout at Texas Concert With Political Song
Nashville-based country singer Aaron Lee Tasjan said eight people walked out of a concert in Galveston, Texas, when he performed his political song, “I Love America Better Than You”. He said he was not angry with them, arguing that an artist’s role is to create work that affects listeners and encourages reflection rather than simply…
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U2 & Martin Garrix – “Fireflies”
U2 have released “Fireflies”, a new collaboration with Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix. The release marks another move towards electronic production for the band, whose earlier late-1990s experiment with dance music on Pop was short-lived, and comes amid a renewed run of new material from U2. Garrix previously produced U2’s “Scars” and worked with…
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Music’s Legal Elite 2026: Meet the Attorneys Who Help the Stars Shine
Variety’s “Music Legal Elite 2026” highlights leading music-industry attorneys based on their work over the previous year, rather than simply their reputations or client lists. – The lawyers are credited with negotiating major artist contracts, catalogue sales, financing arrangements and rights clearances. – Key concerns include protecting music copyright against AI misuse, preventing unfair artist…
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The 2005 Oscar-nominated role Allison Janney regrets turning town: “I wonder what would’ve happened”
The article, published by Far Out Magazine, is headlined around actress Allison Janney discussing an Oscar-nominated role from 2005 that she reportedly turned down and has since expressed regret about, reflecting on how her career might have differed had she accepted it. However, the text of the article was not available from the source page…
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Johnny Marr Releases New Song ‘Ophelia’
Johnny Marr has released ‘Ophelia’, the second single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘The Age Of Everything’, due on 2 October. The track follows his largest-ever solo performance at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl and suggests that Marr is pairing his established indie-guitar sound with newer material. Marr said the song’s title was inspired by Shakespeare’s Ophelia…
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Watch The Strokes perform ‘Dine N’ Dash’ for the first time at Red Rocks
The Strokes performed their song “Dine N’ Dash” live for the first time during a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The New York rock band, known for hits from albums such as “Is This It” and “Room on Fire,” continue to showcase deep cuts from their catalogue during live shows, giving longtime…
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DISTURBED Guitarist DAN DONEGAN Sells Illinois Home For $1.575 Million
Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has sold his Orland Park, Illinois home for $1.575 million, after buying it for $1.3 million in 2023. The sale reflects his planned move back towards Homer Glen while dividing some of his time between Illinois and Sarasota, Florida. The 7,000-square-foot property sold on 21 July, following Donegan’s March announcement that…
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Ministry to release final studio album on 30 October
Industrial band Ministry will release its 17th and final studio album, *Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery)*, on 30 October through Cleopatra Records, bringing its recording career to a close. Frontman Al Jourgensen said he was proud of the band’s long history and at peace with ending it, while Ministry plans an international farewell…