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Music Industry Moves: BMG Fully Acquires John Lee Hooker, Hal David, ARC Music Publishing Catalogs
BMG has completed its full acquisition of the publishing catalogues of blues legend John Lee Hooker, celebrated lyricist Hal David and the historic ARC Music archive, taking outright ownership of works that have shaped American popular music. The deal finalises a transaction first set in motion in 2016, when BMG took a majority stake in…
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“I Apologize on Behalf of Myself, My Family”: Country Star Had the Perfect Response to an Unexpected Wardrobe Malfunction
Country singer Russell Dickerson turned an embarrassing wardrobe mishap into a viral moment of good humour during a recent concert at Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Iowa, part of the Premium Summer Concert Series. Partway through the show, fans in the crowd began gesturing at him, which he initially mistook for a new kind of…
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RIVAL SONS Guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY Announces Solo Project HOL1D4Y
Rival Sons guitarist Scott Holiday has announced a new solo project called HOL1D4Y, with a debut album, “Topology”, set for release on 25 September 2026 through Rival Sons’ own label, Sacred Tongue Recordings, distributed worldwide via Thirty Tigers. The project matters as a departure for Holiday, marking the first time in his three-decade career that…
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Daniel Radcliffe to Narrate Comedian Kyle Gordon’s Third Album (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian and musician Kyle Gordon has revealed that Daniel Radcliffe will provide narration for his upcoming third comedy album, “Kyle Gordon Is Everywhere,” due for release on 2 October. Radcliffe’s contribution takes the form of David Attenborough-style narration woven through the album’s interludes, marking a notable crossover between the “Harry Potter” star and the online…
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Where It’s @: Get Familiar with the Incredible Band Whose Name Is a Symbol
Philadelphia duo @ (pronounced “at”), formed by Victoria Rose and Stone Filipczak, are set to release their first album for indie label 4AD, marking a significant step up for a band that built a devoted cult following largely through word of mouth. Their new record, Autosmile, arrives after six years of quietly gathering acclaim, including…
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The 1991 song Ozzy Osbourne always had “a soft spot for”
Ozzy Osbourne said he had a particular affection for ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’, the 1991 ballad from his album No More Tears. The song matters because it revealed a more reflective, vulnerable side to an artist chiefly associated with heavy metal excess and helped cement the album’s broad appeal. Osbourne explained that Lemmy Kilmister wrote…
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How The Time Transcended Their Prince Connection To Create Their Signature Song in 1984
The Time, one of Prince’s most successful side projects, released their signature track “Jungle Love” in 1984, cementing the band’s reputation after it featured prominently in Prince’s film Purple Rain. The song mattered because it gave The Time, whose material and sound Prince largely shaped, their breakthrough moment in the mainstream, reaching No. 20 on…
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James Blake and Travis Scott Duet on The Odyssey End Credits Song “When I’m Home”
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has been released in cinemas, accompanied by an original score from composer Ludwig Göransson. The soundtrack closes with a new collaborative track, “When I’m Home,” featuring James Blake and Travis Scott alongside Göransson, with the song co-written by Nolan himself, marking a notable musical crossover for the…
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Mariah Carey Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Daydream’ With Expanded Edition: ‘Era of Firsts for Me’
Mariah Carey has released a 30th anniversary edition of her 1995 album “Daydream” via streaming platforms, marking the milestone with an expanded version featuring previously unreleased material. The original album spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified 11-times Platinum, cementing its status as one of Carey’s most successful releases;…
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“They let me put a grand piano on the snake pit”: What’s it like supporting Metallica in stadiums? Evanescence’s Amy Lee calls it “so fun”
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has described supporting Metallica on the Australia and New Zealand leg of the metal giants’ M72 world tour as “so fun”. Support slots on stadium tours can be a fraught experience for touring bands navigating another act’s production and crew, but Lee said Metallica were “so gracious” hosts, giving Evanescence considerable…