Irish artist Dermot Kennedy, who’s currently on the road opening for Shawn Mendes on his Wonder tour, has announced details of his second album. The project, called Sonder, will be out September 23. The title is a term that was coined in the book The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, and is defined as “the realization…
Pink is adding another impressive honor to her trophy case — a SONA Warrior Award. Variety reports the ceremony, hosted by the Songwriters of North America, will salute the “Just Like Fire” hitmaker alongside late musician Michael Busbee and Sony Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt with a gala on July 23. The awards celebrate those who strive to establish equal pay, safety and…
We’ve already heard “Potion,” the first single from Calvin Harris‘ new album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. It features Dua Lipa and Young Thug, but it turns out that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of big-name guest stars on the album. On his socials, Calvin posted a video running down the full…
Avril Lavigne took a swipe at that age-old theory that she is not actually the “Complicated” singer — but a body double. The “Avril Lavigne is dead” theory popped up in the mid-aughts and claimed the real Avril had died, so a look-alike named Melissa Vandella took her place. To put it succinctly, it’s a modern-day version of the “Paul…
Iggy Pop has united with acclaimed composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman for a new version of the latter’s song “Kick Me.” The track, which finds the Godfather of Punk spitting lines, including “Kick me/I’m a celebrity,” will appear on Elfman’s upcoming album Bigger. Messier., a “remixed and reimagined” version of his 2021…
A new signature Cat Stevens acoustic guitar — based on the Gibson J-180 model the British singer/songwriter used to create some of his classic 1970s recordings — has been released by the Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop. The Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector’s Edition can be purchased now at select instrument dealers around the world and…
Mickey Guyton is known for releasing music that addresses racial inequality and gender gaps in country music and beyond. With songs like “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” and “Black Like Me,” she delivers powerful messages calling for change in the genre, and she’s continued to use her platform at every step of her career.…
Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce have been announced as the headliners for the Grand Ole Opry showcase that will take place in downtown Nashville during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Billed as the Grand Ole Prix, the event will be held August 7, following the NTT Indycar Series race on the Nissan Stadium…
Harry Durrant/Getty Images After Dave Grohl wore an ABBA shirt for his surprise appearance during Paul McCartney‘s headlining Glastonbury set over the weekend, the Swedish pop giants’ Benny Andersson is repaying the favor with a Foo Fighters cover. In a video posted to Instagram, Andersson plays a piano rendition of the classic Foos tune “Learn to…
Daya has made her grand return to music with the all-new single “Love You When You’re Gone,” which she dropped Wednesday. The ’80s-infused track features nostalgic synths, retro beats and a fast-paced heartbeat rhythm. The track sounds like it’s a happy dance song, but in reality, the lyrics tell a different story. “I only love you…