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On This Day in 1969, The Rolling Stones Hit No. 1 With a Hank Williams-Inspired Song During One of the Band’s Darkest Chapters
On 23 July 1969, the Rolling Stones reached number one on the UK singles chart with “Honky Tonk Women”, a hit released during a particularly troubled period for the band. The song’s success coincided with the departure and subsequent death of founding guitarist Brian Jones, giving the release a sombre place in the group’s history.…
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: ‘I’m Starting To Think About Ideas And Getting Excited To Get In The Studio Again’
Wolfgang Van Halen says he is beginning to develop ideas for MAMMOTH’s next album and is looking forward to returning to the studio, although the band still has significant touring commitments for current record ‘The End’. He described touring and recording as drawing on separate “batteries”, meaning time on the road renews his enthusiasm for…
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Here’s Why John Mayer Has Donated Millions to Funding Research Into PTSD in Veterans
John Mayer has donated about $5 million to research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans, motivated by visits to wounded service personnel and a desire to address both the psychological and physical effects of trauma. Through his Heart and Armor nonprofit, launched in 2019, he is funding studies and support resources intended to…
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Waxahatchee Welcomes Child With Kevin Morby
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and singer-songwriter Kevin Morby have welcomed their first child together. The news marks a personal milestone for the two prominent indie musicians and has led Morby to withdraw from an upcoming festival appearance. Morby said their baby arrived two weeks earlier than expected, shortly after he returned from a European tour. He…
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Adéla Announces Debut Album Prima: Hear “Ain’t In LA”
Slovakian singer Adéla has announced her debut album, Prima, due for release on 4 September via Capitol, alongside new single “Ain’t In LA”. The announcement marks the next step in her solo career after gaining attention on the 2023 reality competition The Debut: Dream Academy, and follows earlier 2026 releases “KGB” and “Red Bottoms”. “Ain’t…
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Geese tap billy woods, Julianna Barwick, Bill Orcutt, Cold Court & more to open fall shows
Geese have added a varied set of support acts to their autumn Getting Killed Again tour, which begins in September. The announcement broadens the bill beyond a single musical style and gives audiences different opening performers depending on the date. The openers include Welsh guitarist Gwenifer Raymond, New York rapper billy woods, South Korean gugak-fusion…
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Sleep Token’s Take Me Back To Eden Certified Platinum in the US
Sleep Token’s 2023 album Take Me Back to Eden has been certified platinum in the United States, representing one million equivalent units sold. The achievement is notable because platinum certifications for contemporary hard rock and metal albums are now uncommon, underlining the band’s unusually broad commercial reach. The album is Sleep Token’s breakthrough release and…
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The Avalanches Tap Karen O for New Song “Blue Shadows”: Stream
The Avalanches have released “Blue Shadows”, a new single featuring Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, as anticipation builds for the Australian group’s still-unannounced fourth album. The track is a subdued, reggae-tinged electronic song whose shimmering production and restrained vocal performance make it a notable new collaboration between the artists. Karen O previously appeared on…
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The Beach Boys Postpone Remaining Summer Tour Dates as Mike Love Issues Statement
The Beach Boys have postponed the remaining dates of their Endless Summer Gold Tour, with shows scheduled from 23 July to 3 September affected. Co-founder Mike Love said the group was taking a short break to recharge before returning in late September, amid reports that he has been dealing with health issues. The tour is…
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3 Iconic Married Couples That Helped Define Country Music in the 1960s
American Songwriter highlights three married songwriting and performing partnerships whose work helped shape country music’s 1960s legacy. – Felice and Boudleaux Bryant built on early success with Little Jimmy Dickens’s 1948 chart hit “Country Boy”, later writing widely recorded songs including Everly Brothers hits and “Rocky Top”. – Liz and Casey Anderson contributed to Merle…