Click the image to learn more. Social media users pointed out that concert-goers had no idea who Smashing Pumpkins icon Bill Corgan was. ’90s rock legend Billy Corgan, the lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins, received a lackluster response to his surprise Coachella performance with Sombr. On Saturday, April 11, Sombr made his Coachella debut on the same day that Corgan made his, as the two men sang the Smashing Pumpkins song “1979.” The Coachella Crowd Was Underwhelmed by Billy

Click the image to learn more. A chart-topping hit in 1988 once dominated radio—but years later, it earned a very different reputation and was even labeled ‘the corniest song of all time.’ A 1988 pop song from one of the era’s best vocalists became so popular that it reached No. 1. Even though it once dominated the chart, the tide has taken an unexpected turn against the track over time. Billy Ocean’s ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car’ has been called “the corniest song o

Click the image to learn more. The Strangler’s unlikely hit went double Platinum, thanks to TikTok. If you’ve been comfortably doomscrolling, chances are you’ve encountered a TikTok or an Instagram reel with background music featuring a melancholic harpsichord and an equally haunted singer. Used everything from videos about cats and heartbreaking sports losses to wedding photos; the music has resonated with social media users looking for a medieval-sounding, atmospheric tune…

Click the image to learn more. Legendary South African singer Albert Mazibuko, a long-standing member of Grammy-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died aged 77. Mazibuko, who performed with the group for 55 years, died on Sunday (5 April) following a short illness. His death was announced on Facebook by his fellow group members the following day. “It is with immense sadness that we tell you that our brother, Albert Mazibuko, has left us this Easter Sunday to be

Ckick the image to learn more. Founding member of prog rock band Ambrosia, Christopher North, has died at the age of 75. No cause of death has been made public, but in a statement on Facebook, the band revealed the San Francisco native had fought a “brave and successful battle with throat cancer.” It added that even then, “his spirit remained tied to the music and the fans he loved.” North was also hit by a car in October while walking to a restaurant, the band said at the ti

Click the image to learn more. A 1983 track that has been crowned the greatest banned song of all time went to No. 1 even though one of the biggest music media venues refused to play it. A 1983 track that was pulled from an extremely powerful radio station mid-play has been ranked as the greatest banned song ever. Despite being yanked from the air for months, it still hit No. 1, proving that the controversy didn’t stop it from becoming a massive success. Dive into why Frankie

Click the image to learn more. inger-songwriter and bluegrass luminary Ronnie Bowman died Sunday (March 22) at age 64. Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family. Bowman was known for his exemplary work as a songwriter, artist and musician in the bluegrass world, while also writing several country hits for artists including Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and K

Click the image to learn more. eoul — The moment that BTS fans have been waiting for has arrived: Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing on the stage together for the first time in almost four years. At the heart of BTS’ comeback is a free, public concert in Seoul for their most dedicated fans. While only 22,000 received the “Golden Ticket” to attend, the event was expected to attract as many as 260,000 fans, making it the largest-ever public concer

Click the image to learn more. The 20th anniversary of AFI’s runaway hit “Miss Murder” is coming up on April 3, 2026, and the true meaning behind the lyrics has often been questioned by fans and critics. Vocalist Davey Havok was always purposefully vague when asked about it. He preferred to let fans keep any personal connections they made with the song by not revealing any specifics. But in September 2025, Havok sat down with the HardLore podcast to make a monumental episode

Click the image to learn more. Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died at the age of 64 following a "long and courageous battle" in intensive care. The Welsh rock star passed away "peacefully" on Friday night after undergoing a complex major operation, his family announced. In a statement shared on Facebook on Saturday, his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last nig

Click the image to learn more. Tommy DeCarlo, a Boston fan who became the rock band's lead singer following the death of their original singer, Brad Delp, has died. He was 60. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026," a message on DeCarlo's social media account reads. "After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end," the message

Click the image to learn more. (Napalm Records) The most innovative and prestigious band in modern progressive symphonic metal, unstoppable icons Kamelot, have announced a massive year of international touring for 2026 - unveiling details on two headline tours (collectively dubbed the "Dark Asylum World Tour" and hitting both North America and Europe) and the two-night special event, KamFest! Kicking things off, KAMELOT will headline a North American tour of epic proportions,

Click the image to learn more. This band beat Coldplay, Train, and other beloved chart-toppers. When it comes to musical genres, a near endless array of subdivisions exist that go far, far beyond simple terms like “rock” or “country” or “rap”…especially as far as the charts are concerned. Case in point: In the mid-90’s, Billboard created the earliest incarnation of their “Adult Alternative” chart to measure the popularity of songs targeting “adult” listeners with a wide range

Click the image to learn more. K-pop made an exceptionally strong showing on the IFPI’s year-end Global Album Sales Chart for 2025! The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—has revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling albums across global physical sales and digital downloads. Stray Kids’ “KARMA” took No. 2 on the year-end chart, followed by SEVENTEEN’s “HAPP

Click the image to learn more. Willie Colón’s recent collaborations include projects with Bad Bunny and Reykon. William Anthony Colón Román, better known as Willie Colón, has died. He was 75 years old. Colón, an American salsa legend, trailblazing trombonist, vocalist, and composer, passed away today in New York City. The news was confirmed in a statement released by his family. Key Points Salsa legend Willie Colón died at age 75 in New York City. Family and artists praised C

The final run of shows came only months after their guitarist died from ALS in 2025. It’s the end of an era for the beloved Dutch rock band Golden Earring after the group completed five sold-out performances in their home country of the Netherlands at the end of January 2026. The beloved band officially called it quits with an emotional goodbye, made even more significant due to the fact that the band’s vocalist-guitarist, George Kooymans, died of ALS in July 2025. Fans, frie

Click the image to learn more. Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of the American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was 47. A rep for Arnold said he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife and family. Arnold, the original drummer and vocalist of 3 Doors Down, helped form the band in 1996 in Escatawpa, Miss. He was responsible for writing and producing the 2000 hit “Kryptonite,” one of the group’s most enduring t

We’ve known they’ll be performing at the Super Bowl for a while, but not much else. Green Day will kick off the big game on February 8th with an opening ceremony before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots square off. Given the group’s common political messaging in their songs, many wonder whether it could be part of their agenda this time around. The specific plans for the show, though, are “highly confidential,” according to a source. Among their most renowned poli

Click the image to learn more. K-pop band to start tour in April after nearly four-year hiatus due to all seven members needing to complete South Korea’s mandatory military service The BTS comeback is upon us: the K-pop septet has announced a 2026-2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through to March 2027 with more than 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. The tour marks the group’s first headline performances s

Click the image to learn more. On Enter The Gamma, Gesaffelstein delivers a live album that feels fully aligned with his established sound and aesthetic. Cold, aggressive and deliberately restrained, the set favors tension and control over excess, unfolding as a single, continuous experience rather than a collection of individual tracks. The opening sequence, beginning with “Enter The Gamma” into “The Urge x Blast Off,” sets that tone immediately. A slow build gives way to a