Bruce Dickinson revealed the stage stunt he’s wanted to perform for years – but lamented that he’ll never be allowed to try it. The Iron Maiden singer is renowned for putting everything he can into his performances. And...
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies withdrew his support for a recent book about the band after discovering “misinformation” in the narrative. He explained that he hadn’t read All Day and All of the Night – The Day-By-Day Story...
Friko on “Something Worth Waiting For” Finding Momentum in Motion Jul 14, 2026 Web Exclusive Photography by Saverio Truglia (for Under the Radar) The sophomore album by Chicago indie rockers Friko, Something Worth...
News Could ABBA-style digital avatars be far behind? Iron Maiden in 2025 (photo: John McMurtrie). Fresh off finally earning a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Iron Maiden is embarking on another new chapter. The...
July 14, 2026 The FADER's latest cover star underscores (April Harper Grey) can do it all. The 26 year-old popstar/super-producer had already mastered hyperpop, math rock, digitized folk, and experimental dance music...
Twin Temple are finding the love amidst a darker backdrop with their latest album, Doomed Lovers, and the Satanic doo-wop duo are kicking things off with the title track. The husband and wife duo of Alexandra and...
LL COOL J dropped The F. O. R. C. E. in 2024, his first solo effort since 2013’s Authentic. With the same ferocity he unleashed on albums like Bigger and Deffer and Mama Said Knock You Out, Mr. Ladies Love Cool James...
It was an electric night in the Mile High City as Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels hosted the second stop of the 2026 Musicians on Musicians live tour at the Sonesta Denver Downtown. Moderated by Rolling...
Cliffords have spoken to NME about new music, and revealed that they have a “refined”, inward-looking debut album on the way. Watch the interview in full above. The NME 100 alumni caught up with us backstage at Mad Cool...
Nickelback have announced their 11th studio album, ‘Everything Under The Sun’ – listen to new single ‘Rattle The Cage’ below. READ MORE: Nickelback interview: “If we’re the thing you get most upset about, you’re living...
Styx and Chicago kicked off their 2026 summer tour Monday night in West Palm Beach, Florida. The two Chicago-born bands, who are touring together for the first time, teamed up to deliver over three dozen songs at the...
The family of L7 bassist Jennifer Finch launched a crowdfunding campaign to assist with her fight against aggressive brain cancer, swearing that she wouldn’t go quietly. The 59-year-old musician, who’s also known as a...
underscores is The FADER's latest cover star. Read her cover story here, now. In conjunction with its release, we invited her to FADER HQ for an in-depth conversation about her growing fame and artistry. In it, she...
Kevin Amato / The FADER underscores is The FADER’s newest cover star. The 26-year-old electronic popstar talked to The FADER about growing up in San Francisco with an audio engineer father, getting inspired by K-pop,...
Nickelback are ready to reclaim their spot on the radio airwaves, issuing the new single "Rattle the Cage" while also revealing that their eleventh studio album will be titled Everything Under the Sun. The album is set...
Reading & Leeds have announced the “biggest staging and arena overhaul” ever for the festival’s 2026 edition. READ MORE: Reading & Leeds 2025 review: The most magical moments from summer’s last big party This year’s...
Reading & Leeds boss Melvin Benn has spoken to NME about the festival’s “biggest staging and arena overhaul” ever for this year’s edition, while pointing to the “strength of UK and Irish music” on the line-up. Find all...
Roger Taylor has opened up about the chances of Queen touring again. READ MORE: Adam Lambert tells us about upcoming new music, and why artists need to “use their platforms for the greater good” The legendary band last...
Mick Jagger has explained the different ways he was “competitive” with David Bowie and John Lennon. The frontman of The Rolling Stones opened up about his relationship with Bowie during a new interview with Conan...
Alta Music Group has launched a music publishing division, Alta Publishing, the company announced on Tuesday (July 14). The company has appointed Zeb Berg as Head of Publishing to lead the new division. Sony Music...
You may know him as Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, Hova, or simply one of the best rappers alive. Born in New York in 1969, Jay-Z spent his early adulthood on the wrong side of the law, making good money in the illicit drug trade...
Though the college rock era dates back to the mid-'70s, the 1980s is where college rock stations were truly at their peak, championing the underground variations of rock music that tended to get overlooked by mainstream...
Activists who went to a Boiler Room event in New York have reportedly been “assaulted” and “trampled” when protesting the promoter’s ties to KKR. The group came together to protest Boiler Room’s ties to the...
Bad Bunny ’s band have paid a tribute to Avicii during their show in Sweden, breaking out a cover of ‘Wake Me Up’. Check out footage below. READ MORE: Bad Bunny live in London: history-making stadium show is a reminder...
Liz Lawrence has announced a 2026 UK tour. Find all the details below. Earlier this year, Lawrence shared her latest album ‘Vespers’, which she described as being “about tragedy” in the wake of her sister’s death. Now,...
Pophouse Entertainment has entered into a partnership with influential British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, acquiring a stake in their publishing and master music rights, as well as the name, image, and likeness (NIL)...
Netflix dropped its Little House on the Prairie reboot, and if you were a '70s and '80s kid obsessed with the Ingalls, there's a pretty good chance you spent some time convinced Walnut Grove was a real place you could...
Billy Joel admits he has Linda Ronstadt to thank for one of his biggest hit songs. Released in 1977, “Just the Way You Are” became Joel’s first Top 10 single. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later...
Ann Wilson believes the demise of Heart ’s classic lineup came down to one simple thing: jealousy. During a recent appearance on the Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan podcast, Wilson explained that the dynamic within...
A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb Tour To Sep 30 asaprocky.com Only one man can rightfully boast of both winning Rhianna’s heart and having President Trump threaten Sweden with trade sanctions if he wasn’t released from a...
SON Estrella Galicia will be returning to East London this September for another stellar event, this time, with the likes of The Orchestra (For Now), Honeyglaze and thistle. all performing across its two days. Taking...
MBW Views is a series of op-eds from eminent music industry people⦠with something to say.  The following op-ed comes from David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA). NMPA...
StubHub and its founder, CEO and chairman, Eric Baker, are facing a proposed class action that centers on the company’s relationships with large-scale ticket resellers. The suit alleges that StubHub deceived buyers by...
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Madonna has responded to her latest album ‘ Confessions II ’ hitting the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, saying that she “cannot express how grateful and surprised” she is. READ MORE: Madonna – ‘Confessions...
Fuerza Regida ‘s central claim that California’s “seven-year rule” has freed the band from their recording deal with Rancho Humilde will proceed, after a federal judge refused to dismiss it. But in the same ruling, US...