Music

Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian West photographed at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage) In a surprising turn of events, Kim Kardashian shared an unexpected revelation regarding her musical tastes during a recent appearance on her sister’s podcast, Khloé in Wonderland. During the Wednesday episode, the conversation pivoted to the pop culture...

Kyle Gass Reflects on the “Tsunami” of Backlash Following Tenacious D’s Controversial Trump Remark Kyle Gass and Jack Black of Tenacious D performing in 2022. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) A single off-the-cuff remark regarding the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump was enough to fundamentally derail the trajectory of Tenacious D. In a candid new interview...

Fred again.. performing in Dublin, Ireland on Oct. 25, 2025. | Photo: Theo Batterham Those fortunate enough to witness Fred again..’s whirlwind 10-city, 10-week pop-up trek last year likely found themselves mesmerized by the tour’s avant-garde stage production. The ambitious journey—which spanned locations from Glasgow and Madrid to Mexico City and San Francisco—was defined by...

Zayn Malik Commences Intimate Las Vegas Residency with a Blend of Fresh Tracks and Classics Zayn Malik has officially launched his limited engagement in Las Vegas, delivering a captivating and personal performance for a packed house at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Tuesday evening. The debut setlist offered a balanced mix of career-spanning hits...

Travis Kelce may be the inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s track “Wood,” but he recently admitted to being a little behind on the lyrical lore. During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end found himself momentarily stumped by a fan’s clever reference to the song. In the episode released...

Pop Icons Kesha and Grimes Rally Behind Kim Petras in High-Stakes Label Dispute Kesha onstage at Madison Square Garden during her 2025 tour. (Photo: Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone) Following Kim Petras’ public demand to be released from her contract with Republic Records, several high-profile peers have stepped forward to champion her cause. Petras, who recently claimed...

UK Grassroots Music Scene in Crisis: Over 50% of Small Venues Report Losses in 2025 Published on January 21, 2026 by Sophie Williams The 100 Club on Oxford Street remains a symbol of London’s live music heritage. (Photo: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) A staggering 53% of the United Kingdom’s grassroots music venues failed...

Music News 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards: Annie Hamilton, Queenie, and JJ4K Named as Finalists By Lars Brandle | January 21, 2026 Annie Hamilton | Photo: Macami Emerging pop sensation Annie Hamilton, rock artist Queenie, and hip-hop outfit JJ4K have emerged as top contenders for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs), a prestigious program...

Midnight Oil Co-Founder and Percussive Powerhouse Rob Hirst Passes Away at 70 Rob Hirst, Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey, Bones Hillman, and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil in Ghent, Belgium, 1988. (Photo: Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) SYDNEY, Australia — The global music community is mourning the loss of Rob Hirst, the visionary co-founder, prolific songwriter, and legendary...

Sound and Sanctuary: A Deep Dive into Brooklyn’s Refuge When visionaries John Dimatteo and Craig “Shorty” Bernabeu first unveiled their plans for a new Brooklyn nightlife destination last August, they weren’t just opening a bar—they were establishing a “sanctuary for electronic music.” Appropriately named Refuge, the venue has quickly become a focal point for the...