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L7 Bask in the Sweet Stink of Success
This 1994 Rolling Stone profile, republished from the magazine’s 11 August 1994 issue, catches up with all-female punk band L7 – vocalist Donita Sparks, bassist Jennifer Finch, guitarist Suzi Gardner and drummer Dee Plakas – over a lavish seafood lunch in Santa Monica as they promote their major-label album Hungry for Stink. The piece explores…
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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s
American Songwriter has published a retrospective piece looking at three pop and R&B performers who left successful groups to launch acclaimed solo careers during the 1980s. The article traces how George Michael, Lionel Richie and Bobby Brown each stepped away from established acts at the height of their popularity, a bold move that ultimately reshaped…
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The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: Staff Picks
Billboard’s staff have compiled a ranked list of the 25 best K-pop albums released so far in 2026, spotlighting a year marked by chart-breaking releases and artists pushing beyond familiar formulas. BTS’ comeback album ARIRANG spent several weeks atop the Billboard 200 and set new sales records, while acts who broke through in 2025 -…
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‘Erika HATES Candace Owens. She thinks she’s the ugliest person in the world. A soulless ghoul’: Charlie Kirk’s family reveal widow’s private tirades against podcaster she refers to as ‘that b****’
A Daily Mail report claims that Erika Kirk, the widow of activist Charlie Kirk, has privately made hostile remarks about conservative podcaster Candace Owens, according to members of Kirk’s family. The family reportedly say Erika Kirk considers Owens “the ugliest person in the world” and has described her using derogatory terms, including calling her a…
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Tour news: Mike D, Shania Twain, Anamanaguchi / Covet, Cootie Catcher, more
The article is a roundup of newly announced and expanded live dates, highlighting a mix of established artists and independent acts. It matters mainly as a guide to forthcoming North American and UK concerts, with several tours linked to new releases or major headline appearances. – Beastie Boys member Mike D has added North American,…
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Born in the Lone Star State 109 Years Ago, the Songwriter Behind Timeless Hits From Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby
On 20 July 1917, songwriter Cindy Walker, born Lucille Walker, was born in Mart, Texas; she went on to write hits recorded by Bing Crosby, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and many other major country and pop artists. Her career matters as one of the great songwriting success stories of American country music, spanning five decades…
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Rusko Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music & Touring: ‘It Became Clear I Was Having a Breakdown Mentally’
UK dubstep pioneer Rusko has announced an indefinite hiatus from music and touring, revealing in a social media statement on 17 July that he suffered a mental breakdown after ignoring his physical and mental health for too long. He apologised to fans for cancelling upcoming shows, thanked them for their support over the years, and…
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4 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan rounds up four newly released tracks, highlighting music from Paul McCartney, Queen guitarist Brian May, the death-metal band Outer Heaven and another artist. The article serves as a brief guide for listeners seeking notable new releases across several styles. – Paul McCartney: “Get Enough” – Brian May: “New Horizons” – Outer Heaven: a new…
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CHINCHILLA – Dog Eat Dog (Official Visualiser)
Chinchilla is the artist behind “Dog Eat Dog”, presented here as an official visualiser rather than a full narrative music video, giving fans a stylised visual accompaniment to focus attention on the track itself. The title suggests a hard-hitting or competitive theme in keeping with the “dog eat dog” phrase, and the visualiser format points…
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How Keith Richards Landed His Only Hot 100 Track Just by Showing up To Practice on Time
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones achieved his only Hot 100 hit almost by accident, writing, arranging and recording “Happy” in a single afternoon. The song, the second single from 1972’s Exile On Main St, is notable for featuring Richards on lead vocals rather than Mick Jagger, and it reached No. 22 on the Billboard…