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Jack DeJohnette, versatile jazz drummer known for Miles Davis fusion recordings, dies aged 83
Click the image to learn more. Drummer played on Bitches Brew and other landmark recordings, as well as making numerous albums as a bandleader Jack DeJohnette, the jazz drummer celebrated as one of the genre’s true greats – who worked with stars including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Charles Lloyd – has died aged 83. A press representative for ECM, the record label that released many of his recordings, confirmed the news, while his personal assistant added that he died from

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Oct 28, 20254 min read


The Story Behind Patrick Hernandez’s Disco Hit “Born to Be Alive,” Including Its Rock Origins and Connection to Madonna
Click the image to learn more. When we look back at the artists we call “one-hit wonders,” it seems like they come out of nowhere and then disappear as quickly as they arrived. That is probably rarely, if ever, true, and it certainly wasn’t the case for the French vocalist, songwriter, and producer Patrick Hernandez. He is known for his 1979 disco smash, “Born to Be Alive,” but there is more to Hernandez’s story than his one big international hit. Eschewing Rock for Disco Her

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Oct 27, 20254 min read


Jack Black’s Favorite Rock Album, and the Band He Considers “The Best in the History of Rock”
Click the image to learn more. Though he is first and foremost an actor, Jack Black‘s rock music chops have become increasingly apparent. Playing alongside Kyle Gass in Tenacious D, Black has defied expectations as a comedic actor by becoming a serious musician. Though their songs are often humorous, the musicianship behind them is no laughing matter. Because of his musical prowess, we trust Black’s opinion on his fellow artists. Find out what group Black once called the “bes

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Oct 27, 20252 min read


The Cult Stepping Away From Touring
Click the image to learn more. The Cult have announced that they will be taking an extended break from touring following the conclusion of their current tour. The band shared the announcement from Ian Astbury And Billy Duffy: Mother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable. The moon's phases change, tides rise and fall. Change is necessary for creation and rebirth. It is with this in mind that, following the remaining dates on our current North American T

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Oct 23, 20252 min read


DreamNote Announces Disbandment
Click the image to learn more. DreamNote has officially announced the conclusion of their exclusive contract with iMe KOREA. On October 22, the agency released a statement confirming that DreamNote’s contract will end on November 7, 2025. Following the contract’s expiration, the members will “begin a new chapter in their respective paths” and “walk at different speeds and on different roads.” The agency also revealed that the members have prepared a special event to share one

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Oct 23, 20251 min read


Stray Kids Announce ‘SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT’
Click the image to learn more. roundbreaking K-Pop icons Stray Kids will release ‘SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT’ on November 21st. It’s been an extraordinary year for the eight-pop K-Pop collective, whose fourth full length album ‘KARMA’ landed this summer. The release achieved triple million sales in its first week (first-week sales No.1 for 2025 K-Pop albums), and surpassed 400,000 physical sales in the United States. Stray Kids then completed <dominATE> – their biggest ever world tou

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Oct 21, 20251 min read


Laufey was an 'odd fish' in native Iceland. Now she's a jazz-pop star
Click the image to learn more. For years, singer and musician Laufey knew she wanted to be a performer but struggled to find an audience. The child of an Icelandic father and a Chinese immigrant mother, Laufey sometimes felt out of place in Iceland. She tried out for local versions of singing competition TV shows -- The Voice Iceland and Ísland Got Talent -- but it wasn't until COVID-19 lockdown that things started to click. That's when Laufey began posting videos of herself

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Oct 21, 20255 min read


Celebrating A Decade Of TWICE
Click the image to learn more. The girl group is one of K-pop’s most enduring success stories. Ten years ago, nine bright-eyed trainees stepped onto a stage as part of a survival show called Sixteen, unaware that they were about to redefine what it means to be a global girl group. Today, TWICE stands as one of K-pop’s most enduring success stories, a group that not only ruled the Korean charts but transcended borders to become international pop queens. From the infectious hit

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Oct 21, 20255 min read


Anthony Jackson: 23/06/1952 – 19/10/2025
Click the image to learn more. The great bass guitarist Anthony Jackson, born 23 June 1952 in New York City, has died aged 73 after a lifetime of acclaimed session work and performances with countless musical luminaries Beginning on piano and guitar in his youth, Anthony Jackson was drawn to the electric bass through the influence of Motown’s legendary bassist James Jamerson. He quickly became one of the most sought-after session musicians of his time, contributing to thousan

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Oct 20, 20253 min read


Slash Just Dropped the News Every Guns N’ Roses Fan Has Been Waiting For
Click the image to learn more. Entertaining fans all over the world, Guns N’ Roses stayed busy when it came to touring. Over the last few years, they helmed the We’re F’N’ Back tour, the 2023 tour, and their latest – Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things tour. That might easily be the longest name for a tour. But no matter what, fans continue to flock to see the iconic band. Although not straying too far from the stage, Guns N’ Roses seemed

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Oct 20, 20252 min read


Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74
Click the image to learn more. Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died following injuries suffered during a fall last month, according to a statement from his family. He was 74. Frehley’s family wrote in the statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peacefu

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Oct 17, 20257 min read


D’Angelo, Soul’s Modern Visionary, Dead at 51
Click the image to learn more. The singer-songwriter's three albums — Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah — were all revered as contemporary classics D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were widely acclaimed as masterful works of art, died on Tuesday. He was 51. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life … After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’A

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Oct 15, 20254 min read


Ian Freebairn-Smith, Grammy-Winning Composer Who Arranged for ‘A Star Is Born’ and Sang ‘MASH’ Title Song, Dies at 93
Click the image to learn more. Ian Freebairn-Smith, the Grammy-winning composer who arranged “Evergreen” from “A Star Is Born,” died on Oct. 7 in Folsom, Calif. He was 93. The composer, vocalist and arranger was widely recognized for his work that shaped many of Hollywood’s most notable film and TV soundtracks. In the 1970s and 1980s, he composed scores for TV shows such as “Airwolf,” “Fame,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “Magnum, P.I.” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” collaboratin

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Oct 14, 20252 min read


Rookie group CORTIS shows off teen swagger on debut EP
Click the image to learn more. When rookie boy group CORTIS first burst onto the K-pop scene in August with styles straight from the pages of a 2000s teen magazine, following in the footsteps of industry icons such as BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, making their mark seemed like a daunting task. But the five teens who made up BigHit Music’s first group in six years — Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho — have the swaggering confidence and youthful charisma to show they'

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Oct 13, 20254 min read


MTV to shut its popular music TV channels after 4 decades: Which popular MTV channels are being closed, and what triggered the big move; all you need to know
Click the image to learn more. The fans of MTV, the world's first 24-hour music broadcaster, were left sad and shocked after Paramount Global announced its decision to permanently shut down five beloved MTV music channels by December 31, 2025. The decision comes nearly 44 years after MTV ruled the hearts of millions worldwide and shaped the worlds of music, fashion, and pop culture. A spokesman for MTV's parent company, Paramount, declined to comment. MTV served entertainment

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Oct 13, 20252 min read


Moody Blues singer John Lodge dies, aged 82
Click the image to learn more The Moody Blues vocalist John Lodge has died "suddenly and unexpectedly", aged 82, his family have...

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Oct 11, 20252 min read


'I love this country': Zach Bryan addresses backlash from song with ICE lyrics
Click the image to learn more. Country star Zach Bryan has responded to controversy sparked by his forthcoming song "Bad News," which...

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Oct 9, 20253 min read


Upcoming Idol Reveals He Is Half-Filipino, Joining The Ranks Of Pinoy K-Pop Stars
Click the image to learn more. While a majority of current K-Pop idols are from Korea, there have been more and more of different...

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Oct 8, 20251 min read


New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”
Click the image to learn more. All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the...

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Oct 7, 20252 min read


lynch.’s “BRINGER” music video presents fist-pumping anthem filled with intrigue
Click the image to learn more. Lynch.’s upcoming second retake album, THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS, released on September 24. However, at...

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Oct 6, 20252 min read
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