Music news and other articles

Taylor Swift released the deluxe edition of her album, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, on Friday, September 25, featuring four new tracks and setting multiple Spotify records.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, and Vince Staples will perform at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th-anniversary benefit concert on October 17 at the Hollywood Palladium.

Wendy’s has released a new emo EP titled "Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot" featuring various scene bands. The project is a collaboration with Rise Records.

DragonForce has announced their tenth studio album, a self-titled record arriving March 19, 2027, alongside the premiere of their new single and video, "Hunger of the Beast."

The estate of late guitarist Brent Hinds has issued a statement clarifying the ongoing lawsuit against his former bandmates in Mastodon regarding business interests and likeness rights.

Taylor Swift celebrated her husband Travis Kelce’s first touchdown of the 2026 NFL season during the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Indianapolis Colts on September 20.

Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist and songwriter for the pop-punk band New Found Glory, died peacefully in his sleep on September 20 at the age of 45 following a battle with cancer.

William Shatner debuted his new heavy metal band, The *uckers, during a performance at Chicago’s Riot Fest on September 19.

Forbidden bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Chris Kontos will sit out the band's upcoming 2026 U.S. tour due to personal reasons.

Papa Roach has withdrawn from their scheduled performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, following an unexpected health emergency involving bassist Tobin Esperance.