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The Who’s final tour declares ‘the song is over.’ But the band’s spark is still alive.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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It’s amazing what fans often demand of musicians at the finish line of their careers — that is, farewell tours. How disappointing it must be to attend a group’s last tour expecting a carbon copy of their heyday, as if artists are immune to that...
Band’s debut fuses folk, Americana and psychedelic jam
Port Townsend Leader - Washington State
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By Kirk Boxleitner A road that he hadn’t planned to take has led Solomon Kronberg to a career in music and a home in Jefferson County. This month saw the release of the self-titled debut EP by Kronberg’s band, Bete Grise, which is the latest...
Hit after bl**dy hit in store from 10cc at Nottingham show
Chad
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August 27, 2025
Their genre-defying repertoire continues to captivate audiences across the world – and now 10cc are going to bring their greatest hits to Nottingham. One of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands, 10cc have announced their return to the UK...
Gospel Music Living Legend and Internationally Acclaimed Artist Calvin Bridges Releases New Single and Official Lyric Video
KOKA the Heart of Gospel - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
Love is the energy that motivates, activates positivity, and creates the vision of possibility, which accelerates our joy. Love can be a microcosm of life, telling our story sometimes as only a song can. Legendary songwriter and artist Calvin...
Hockey Dad Announce Independent EP, Release Lead Single
Tone Deaf
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August 27, 2025
Indie rock duo Hockey Dad have announced their first ever independent EP, The Clip. Formed by childhood best friends Zach Stephenson and Billy Fleming, Hockey Dad is a leader in the surf and skate-leaning rock. Following their 2024 album Rebuild...
Sting sued by former Police bandmates for millions over lost royalties from hit song: report
New York Post
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August 27, 2025
That’s gotta sting. Sting has been slapped with a hefty lawsuit by his former Police bandmates over missing royalties, according to reports. The British musician, 73, was handed a High Court writ by the group’s guitarist Andy Summers and drummer...
Artist Spotlight: Dani Darling
The Detroit News - Michigan
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A weekly feature showcasing local artists Name: Dani Darling Sound: Ethereal, alternative soul, funk and psychedelic rock History: An Ann Arbor-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer, Dani Darling says she is influenced by Erykah Badu,...
Six things to know about the Ohio State marching band before the game
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette - Ohio
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The Ohio State University Marching Band, also known as TBDBITL, kicks off its season this Saturday with a "gospel celebration" halftime show. The band is known for Script Ohio, its drum major and impressive half time shows. "Hang on Sloopy" will...
TikTok for Artists: Here's what Nigerian musicians can benefit from the new platform
Pulse
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August 27, 2025
Following the global launch of TikTok for Artists, the platform has now officially launched in Nigeria. The announcement is a positive one for Nigerian artists, given the growing influence of TikTok in the distribution and marketing of music. In...
Rock Hall’s epic 1995 Concert for the Hall of Fame’: Behind the scenes of a Cleveland triumph
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 27, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio - On Sept. 2, 1995, the city of Cleveland opened the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with an epic celebratory concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium featuring multiple generations of past, present and future music legends playing together...
How the All-American Rejects turned backyard concerts into a viral nostalgia tour
Yahoo News
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It was harder to tell who was giving a bigger performance on a suburban front lawn, the band's frontman or the crowd. Throngs of sweaty, screaming fans are lining up against a barricade, filling the porch of the house where the concert is taking...
Austra Announces New Album 'Chin Up Buttercup' With First Single Math Equation
Stereoboard
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Photo: Lamia Karic Austra, the pop project of singer and composer Katie Stelmanis, has announced her fifth studio album. The Canadian artist will release 'Chin Up Buttercup' through Domino on November 14, following up 2020's 'HiRUDiN', though she...
BON JOVI To Release New Version Of 'Forever' Album With BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JOE ELLIOTT, JELLY ROLL And Others
Blabbermouth - California
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August 27, 2025
BON JOVI will release "Forever (Legendary Edition)", a new version of last year's "Forever" album, on October 24 via Island Records. "Forever (Legendary Edition)" will include guest appearances on vocals by Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, James...
Ariel Jean band wraps up Historic Folsom Summer Concert Series Thursday
Folsom Times - California
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August 27, 2025
FOLSOM — The 2025 Summer Concert Twilight Series in Historic Folsom draws to a close this Thursday night, and it’s going out with a boot-stomping bang. Headlining the final show of the 13-week series is none other than the Ariel Jean Band, a...
Why do Coldplay open their world tour concerts with John Williams’ E.T. theme?
Classic FM
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27 August 2025, 12:48 Why Coldplay open their world tour concerts with John Williams’ E.T. theme? Picture: Alamy From Gustavo Dudamel and the Bolivars, to John Williams’ film scores, orchestral music is being celebrated loud and proud on...
Will Smith appears to use AI generated crowd in tour videos
Thred
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August 27, 2025
Actor and musician Will Smith has been facing criticism online for what appears to be AI generated videos of crowds at his concerts. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star is currently touring in support of his latest album ‘Based on a True Story’ and...
Country singer ends concert early after fans throw beer at stage during Oklahoma performance
Fox News
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(Video credit: Corina Dennis via Storyful) Country music star Carly Pearce shuts down a fight between fans in the middle of her concert. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Country singer Braxton Keith has drawn the line on beer-throwing...
‘I’d never use an image that was genuinely unsuitable’: Kylie Minogue tribute artist says one complaint got poster for East Sussex show blocked
Sussex World
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August 27, 2025
A Kylie Minogue tribute artist is frustrated that a poster for an upcoming ’80s Night in East Sussex was ‘blocked’. Jade Chamberlain, who performs as Kylie, said promotion in a local Facebook group was held back for almost four weeks following a...
MKE Concert Picks: Live From Radio Milwaukee, St. Vincent and more
Radio Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
Milwaukee’s concert scene has a lot going on, so we look at the shows coming up to find the ones you’ll look back on and be glad you went. Then we add them to our weekly Milwaukee Concert Picks. So … Labor Day Weekend. Here we are! Lucky for you,...
Pharrell Williams, Andrea Bocelli Direct Upcoming Concert in Vatican City: ‘A Message of Unity’
Rolling Stone
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August 27, 2025
The event will celebrate the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and stream live on Sept. 13 Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli are co-directing a concert set to take place in the heart of Vatican City. The “landmark cultural...