The Strokes, Mumford And Sons Headlining 2026 Sea.Hear.Now Festival
The Strokes and Mumford and Sons are set to headline the 2026 Sea.Hear.Now Festival later this year.The event is taking place in Asbury Park, New Jersey from September 19th through the 20th. The lineup also includes The Offspring, Fontaines D.C., The All American Rejects, Goo Goo Dolls, Kim Gordon and more. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday.
Flea Covers Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin Bout You' on 'Fallon'
After posting a battered selfie, Flea revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that his injuries were from running into a glass door while rushing back from a bathroom break during a radio show. Initially joking about a martial arts showdown, Flea admitted to making up the story and shared his embarrassing bedwetting experiences. Despite the mishap, Flea's honesty and humor shone through, making for a memorable and relatable moment.
GUNS N' ROSES: Slash and Duff Play With Adler
An old school Guns N' Roses reunion took place Monday night at The Troubadour in Hollywood.
It happened at Rock for Jennifer - Loud And Legendary, a fundraiser dedicated to the late L.A. music industry icon Jennifer Perry. Slash and Duff McKagan reunited with founding drummer Steven Adler and with Gilby Clarke, the guitarist who replaced Izzy Stradlin after he left in 1991. (Adler was fired from GNR a year before Clarke joined, so they were never in the band at the same time.) They played "It's So Easy" with Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe on lead vocals. Watch it on YouTube. It's the first time Slash, McKagan, Adler and Clarke have been onstage together since Guns N' Roses' 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
JACK WHITE: Old and New for Vault Package
Jack White's Third Man Records has paired up something old and something very recent for its Vault Package #68. It contains the three-LP The White Stripes' Live in Tasmania, a 33-song concert recorded on January 31, 2006 towards the end of the Get Behind Me Satan tour. It includes hits like "Seven Nation Army" and "Fell in Love With a Girl" along with a bunch of covers, including a take on Beck's “Devil’s Haircut.” The package also has White & Eminem’s Live at Ford Field, a 12-inch single that contains the halftime show the two Detroit natives did together during last year's Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving game. Fans need to sign up to subcribe to Vault series by April 30th to get this release.
‘Bewitched’ Star Erin Murphy and Smashing Pumpkins Rocker Billy Corgan Are a Dynamic Duo
Erin Murphy, known for her role as Tabitha Stephens in Bewitched, is set to appear on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Others. The actress, who played the mischievous witch from 1966 to 1972, shared a photo with Corgan, hinting at a future collaboration. Fans of the Smashing Pumpkins frontman can look forward to an upcoming episode featuring Murphy as a guest, where they may discuss their shared interests and experiences. Stay tuned for this exciting podcast episode with two iconic figures from different realms of entertainment.
THE BLACK CROWES' RICH ROBINSON: 'For Us, Playing Live Is What Is Magical About It'
The Black Crowes have made a comeback with their new album, A Pound of Feathers, released on March 13. Frontman Chris Robinson reflects on the band's current state and the ease of their reunion in a recent interview. Despite past tensions, the band's focus is now on creating and enjoying the moment, with a lighter perspective shaping their latest music. The new album was created with a fast and instinctive songwriting process, resulting in a raw and alive record. The band's renewed energy and industry recognition, including a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, highlight their commitment to keeping the music real and genuine.
The Black Keys share new single 'Where There's Smoke, There's Fire'
The Black Keys have released a new song, "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire," along with a music video, as a preview of their upcoming album, Peaches!, set to be released on May 1st. The music video offers a glimpse of the band's recent performance at Lucinda's in New York City, where fans gathered for an intimate show. Peaches! is the duo's 14th studio album and is described as their most natural record since their debut in 2002. The Black Keys will be embarking on a U.S. tour in support of the new album in April.
OASIS: Reunion Photo Book on the Way
A new photo book covering the Oasis reunion tour will be published in May.
Oasis Live ’25 Opus comes from photographer Simon Emmett, who took the photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher which was used alongside the band's announcement in August 2024 that they were reforming. The book will be made available in four editions:
·Live Forever Edition - a 336-page hardback book.
·Wonderwall Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs plus an inlaid circular photograph of Liam and Noel Gallagher and a commemorative acrylic ticket.
·Glory Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs bound in fine leather, featuring gatefold pages and a voice note from Simon Emmett housed on its own 10-inch removable vinyl record.
·Supernova Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs housed in a flight case, plus the voice note from Emmett pressed on a 12-inch vinyl record, a commemorative ticket and two signed silver gelatin prints. Limited to 100 copies worldwide.
Pixies Announce 2026 U.S. Tour
Pixies are announcing a new run of U.S. tour dates. The eight date tour will serve as a 40th anniversary celebration of the band. The trek kicks off in Greenville, South Carolina, on September 15th and wraps up on September 26th in Tucson, Arizona.Tickets for the Pixies' 2026 U.S. tour will be available this Friday.
CANDLEBOX To Release New Studio Album In 2027: 'We Have Eight Songs Now'
CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin confirmed in an interview that the band is working on a new album, with eight songs already in progress. The return of original guitarist Peter Klett has enhanced the band's sound and live performances. Despite previously announcing a farewell tour, CANDLEBOX has no plans to retire from touring anytime soon. Kevin discussed the challenges of modern touring, including increased expenses and logistical difficulties. The band recently released a digital deluxe version of their album "The Long Goodbye" and continues to create music and perform live.
PUDDLE OF MUDD's WES SCANTLIN Is Working On A Book With His Brother
PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin discussed his struggles with addiction and path to sobriety. Scantlin revealed that he has been attending AA meetings since he was 10 years old and is working on a book with his brother about their lives. The musician attributed his challenges with addiction to the band's early success and fame in the early 2000s. Scantlin has faced multiple legal issues over the years, including arrests for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. PUDDLE OF MUDD, known for hits like "Blurry" and "She Hates Me," continues to tour with a new lineup.
Tori Amos Unveils New Song "Sush"
Tori Amos is giving fans new music. "Sush" is the latest single from her upcoming album, "In Time of Dragons." It follows the release of "Stronger Together," the album's lead single. The project is a conceptual and metaphorical effort that reflects on democracy and tyranny. "In Time of Dragons" will be out on May 1st.
Willie Nelson Announces 2026 Outlaw Music Festival
Willie Nelson is going on the road again. The eleventh edition of Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival will be on the road this summer starting July 3rd in Irving, Texas. Each of the dozen dates will feature a different lineup that will include artists like Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson and Margo Price. Tickets go on sale Friday.
GUNS N' ROSES: Slash and Duff Play With Adler
An old school Guns N' Roses reunion took place Monday night at The Troubadour in Hollywood. It happened at Rock for Jennifer - Loud And Legendary, a fundraiser dedicated to the late L.A. music industry icon Jennifer Perry. Slash and Duff McKagan reunited with founding drummer Steven Adler and with Gilby Clarke, the guitarist who replaced Izzy Stradlin after he left in 1991. (Adler was fired from GNR a year before Clarke joined, so they were never in the band at the same time.) They played "It's So Easy" with Faster Pussycat
frontman Taime Downe on lead vocals. Watch it on YouTube. It's the first time Slash, McKagan, Adler and Clarke have been onstage together since Guns N' Roses' 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. (Note: Slash curses at the start of this video, so it's not safe for air.)
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: Flea Talks, Plays on Fallon
Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared on Jimmy Fallon Monday night to promote his upcoming solo album Honora, but before he could plug it he had to explain the huge bandage on his head. Flea told Fallon that while doing a radio show for Apple Music last week he went to go pee with just three minutes left in a song. “I jump up, I run down the hallway, I pee, I’m coming back. I’m wearing my reading glasses, I yell something to someone, running full sprint down the hallway, and bam! Smack into a glass door, flat on my back, blood spurting out of my head." Flea did end up talking about the project, which is out on Friday, and the song he later
performed on the show, a cover of Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You." Watch the interview and performance on YouTube.
ACE FREHLEY & STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN: Six Strings For Sale
Guitars that once belonged to the late Ace Frehley and Stevie Ray Vaughan highlight Julien's Auctions Music Icons sale, May 29th and 30th at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. Ace Frehley's 1975 Gibson Les Paul, his most played Les Paul, is estimated to sell for between $400- and $600,000. Other items of his up for bids include his 1977 Rock & Roll Over tour jacket; his Rock & Roll Over tour era black kimono embroidered with a golden dragon; a stage-worn purple velour one-piece jumpsuit, which originally belonged to Arthur Kane of The New York Dolls, who gave it to Frehley who dyed it purple. Two other projected big ticket items up for bids are:
·Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1969 Guild F-412 that he played on MTV Unplugged in 1990. It's estimated to sell for between $300- and $500,000.
·Kirk Hammett's stage- and studio-played and signed “Ouija” ESP Custom — $250- to $350,000.
·The items are on display now at the Hard Rock Cafe in London through April 13th followed by the Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo, where it will be displayed on April 27th, the day the sale goes live.
Additional items will make a stop on May 13th at New York's Hard Rock Cafe, remaining open to the public until the live auction takes place on May 29th and 30th.
Tommy Lee's Wife Gets 2 Year TRO Against Falling In Reverse Singer
A judge has granted Brittany Furlan, social media personality and wife of Motley Crue
drummer Tommy Lee, a two-year restraining order against Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke, following a hearing where both were present. The order, which runs through March 2028, requires Radke to stay at least 100 yards from Furlan, her home, and her workplace, and bars any direct or indirect contact. The dispute traces back to a catfishing incident in which someone allegedly posed as Radke online, causing problems in Furlan's marriage to Lee. Radke had denied involvement and said he contacted the FBI. He had no comment on the ruling.
GREGG ALLMAN: Another Vault Release
It's a busy time for Gregg Allman's estate. In addition to a documentary on his life and career, Gregg Allman: Music of My Soul, hitting theaters this summer, there is another archival concert release. Great As Ever: Live In Philadelphia ’86 was captured on January 11th of that year at the Chestnut Cabaret. Among the 12 songs are "I’m No Angel,” “It’s Not My Cross to Bear,” “Melissa,” which Allman dedicated to his then-estranged Allman Brothers bandmate
Dickey Betts, “Queen of Hearts,” "Midnight Rider" and "Trouble No More." It will be released on April 10th, and to preview the album, the instrumental “Don’t Want You No More” is out now on all digital streaming platforms and streaming services, including YouTube. Gregg Allman died on May 27th, 2017 from liver cancer at 69.
SAMMY HAGAR: Touched on the Strip
Sammy Hagar had a touching moment last week in Las Vegas when he stopped to talk with a homeless man. He writes on Instagram, “What a beautiful, unique soulful experience... He called my name as I walked by. I was surprised so I stopped to say hello and help him out with a little cash. "He told me a story, how he was at the launch of the Van Halen 1995 Balance tour in Pensacola, Florida. He told me what I was wearing that night, things I said. Remembered comedian Jon Stewart introducing us. This man was intelligent, kind, spiritual, and elegant.
"We talked for a while, and it was enlightening for me to realize how many people like him, families, etc., that have become homeless. I can see it. I just don't know what to do about it."
Hagar's post touched many of his fans and he noticed, saying, "When I posted this, I had no idea it would get this kind of response! It makes me feel so hopeful to have so many people respond to a small act of kindness! The world can use a little more of this. Thank you."
OASIS: Reunion Photo Book on the Way
A new photo book covering the Oasis reunion tour will be published in May. Oasis Live ’25 Opus comes from photographer Simon Emmett, who took the photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher which was used alongside the band's announcement in August 2024 that they were reforming. Emmett says, "When I saw the reaction to the photo, it was obvious to me that this wasn’t a single event. The photograph was the beginning of something. I felt strongly that this needed to be documented." The book will be made available in four editions:
- Live Forever Edition - a 336-page hardback book.
- Wonderwall Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs plus an inlaid circular photograph of Liam and Noel Gallagher and a commemorative acrylic ticket.
- Glory Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs bound in fine leather, featuring gatefold pages and a voice note from Simon Emmett housed on its own 10-inch removable vinyl record.
- Supernova Edition - a 648-page hand-bound book with 1000 photographs housed in a flight case, plus the voice note from Emmett pressed on a 12-inch vinyl record, a commemorative ticket and two signed silver gelatin prints. Limited to 100 copies worldwide.
The first numbered copy of the Supernova Edition will be auctioned off later this year to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
SPRINGSTEEN, STIPE & SMITH: Come Together for Democracy
Bruce Springsteen warmed up for his performance of "Streets of Minneapolis" this Saturday at a No Kings rally at the state capital in St. Paul, Minnesota by performing the song Monday night. He sang it at Democracy Now!’s 30th anniversary event at Riverside Church in New York City. Before performing, he made a statement about the song. Also performing Monday night was R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, who was joined by The National’s Aaron Dessner on “No Time for Love Like Now,” which Stipe originally recorded with Big Red Machine. Patti Smith read a passage from her book Bread of Angels, accompanied by her daughter Jesse, followed by performances of “Peaceable Kingdom” and part of “People Have the Power.” The night ended with everyone singing "People Have the Power.”
AEROSMITH: Sweet Emotion of Music
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, while promoting the self-titled debut album by his new band, Close Enemies, took part in Spin's "5 Albums I Can't Live Without" feature. He says, "My current music collection has a lot of Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, The Who, pretty much what you’d expect, but also U2 and The Police. And a little bit of John Barry and Moby Grape." Asked what his preferred format is for listening, he said, "I don’t really have a preference, but I guess I’d have to say CDs, the way they were when they first came out in what were called a jewel box. But I’m addicted to convenience, so streaming is a close second." And with that, the five albums Tom Hamilton can't live without are:
1.The Beatles a.k.a. "The White Album": "It has 'Dear Prudence,' which is one of my all-time favorite songs. My daughter and I danced to it at her wedding."
2.Now! - The Rolling Stones: "One of their earliest records. It was raw and had an almost crude quality to it. I don’t know why that appealed to me. For all the glitz and glamour those guys have their blues roots intact. They are true blues nerds and I mean that as a compliment."
3.Led Zeppelin: "That record changed the way records were made. For years every rock band wanted their records to sound that powerful. You could actually hear the bass for the first time!"
4.Live at Leeds - The Who: "That band on this record was like listening to a freight train about to leave the rails at any moment, yet every move was tight and precise. A real jaw-dropper!"
5.Zenyatta Mondatta - The Police: (While Tom noted that it was their first album, it was their third.) "What an amazing combination of songs and musical styles. Sting wrote the songs but the combination of Stewart Copeland’s drumming, Andy Summers’ guitar sounds, and Sting’s vocal and bass sounds added up to something totally unique to this day."
JACK WHITE: Old and New for Vault Package
Jack White's Third Man Records has paired up something old and something very recent for its Vault Package #68. It contains the three-LP The White Stripes' Live in Tasmania, a 33-song concert recorded on January 31, 2006 towards the end of the Get Behind Me Satan tour. It includes hits like "Seven Nation Army" and "Fell in Love With a Girl" along with a bunch of covers, including a take on Beck's “Devil’s Haircut.” The package also has White & Eminem’s
Live at Ford Field, a 12-inch single that contains the halftime show the two Detroit natives did together during last year's Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving game. Fans need to sign up to subscribe to the Vault series by April 30th to get this release.
OFFSPRING, MEN AT WORK, STROKES: Ready to Sea Hear Now
Mumford & Sons, Men at Work, The Strokes and The Offspring are among the acts performing at this year's Sea Hear Now festival. It takes place September 19th and 20th in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Tickets go on sale Thursday. The lineup for the 19th includes Mumford & Sons, The Offspring, Men at Work, Chaka Khan, The War on Drugs, The All-American Rejects,
Susanna Hoffs and Fitz and the Tantrums. The 20th includes The Strokes, Goo Goo Dolls,
Fontaines D.C., Moby, Pixies and Ziggy Marley.
Bob Dylan announces 2026 summer tour, including San Diego.
Bob Dylan, who turns 85 on May 24, is embarking on a summer tour with his band following the conclusion of his spring tour on May 1. The tour includes Dylan's first-ever concert at San Diego's The Rady {RAY-dee} Shell at Jacobs Park, with Lucinda Williams and John Doe Folk Trio as opening acts. The tour will feature seven California stops, starting on June 4 in Oregon and concluding on July 24 and 25 outside Washington, D.C. Tickets for all shows go on sale on March 27, with presales beginning this Thursday, March 26. Dates and ticket links are available at bobdylan.com.
Todd Rundgren Announces Summer Tour Dates
Todd Rundgren is announcing a new summer tour. The 25-date trek, billed as the "Damned If I Do" tour, kicks off on June 11th in St. Charles, Illinois, and concludes on July 19th in Beverly, Massachusetts. In a press release, Rundgren said creating the set is "is always a challenge" as his audience is "so diverse," adding "I never know what they're in the mood for."Tickets go on sale for the general public this Friday.
IN OTHER NEWS
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young is fully recovered from whatever put him in the hospital last week. He and the rest of the band kicked off their three-show run in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday night. Show two is Friday.
Graham Nash has announced a 19-date summer tour starting July 7th in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It runs through August 4th in Alexandria, Virginia followed by an appearance at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, Canada on September 19th. Nash starts his spring leg on April 4th in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania with 18 shows down the East Coast through May 2nd in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
ZZ Top will tour South America this fall for the first time in 16 years. They’ll hit Chile, Argentina and Brazil in mid- to late November, after three shows in Mexico. Their U.S. tour, which got under way this past Saturday in Texas, makes a stop tonight (Tuesday) in Greeley, Colorado followed by Brookings, South Dakota on Thursday, Grand Island, Nebraska on Friday and Wichita, Kansas on Saturday.
On This Day
·in 1954, the first consumer-oriented color television went on sale. Made by RCA, it retailed for more than $1200.
·In 1970 - The first studio album by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Deja Vu, went gold.
·In 1985 - Power Station (supergroup formed by Robert Palmer, Tony Thompson of Chic, and Andy and John Taylor from Duran Duran) released their self-titled debut album – including "Get It On (Bang a Gong)" and “Some Like It Hot.”
·In 1995 - Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder was rescued from drowning after a riptide dragged him 250 feet offshore in New Zealand.
·In 2002 - Bono appeared at the "air rage" trial of R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and spoke on his behalf. "I came to court," Bono said, "because Peter is actually famously known for being a peaceable person. I once had to twist his arm to get him to a boxing match."
·In 2003 - Linkin Park released their second studio album, Meteora. It features "Somewhere I Belong," "Faint," "Numb," "From the Inside," and "Breaking the Habit."
·In 2007 - Elton John set the record for most performances at New York's Madison Square Garden when he performs there for the 60th time — on his 60th birthday.