Music

Chris Martin of Coldplay performing at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Photo: Anna Lee/Penske Media A treasure trove of early Coldplay history is set to go under the hammer. An extensive archive of studio recordings, including rough demos, alternate takes, and never-before-heard sessions predating the band’s breakout debut, Parachutes, is being auctioned this week via...

Oliver Tree performing at the Exit Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, July 2024. (Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Fans have been granted a final, poignant look into the mind of Oliver Tree. Before his tragic passing in a helicopter collision earlier this month, the singer-songwriter filmed a guest appearance on Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast, which...

Electric Forest made its highly anticipated return to the woodlands of Rothbury, Michigan, this past weekend, June 25–28, welcoming nearly 40,000 festival-goers to the enchanted grounds. For many, this gathering remains a quintessential American festival experience, masterfully bridging its organic jam-band roots with a cutting-edge, curated electronic lineup. It is a space defined by whimsy,...

Mrs. GREEN APPLE — Courtesy Photo Mrs. GREEN APPLE recently transformed the K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan, into a vibrant hub of artistic expression with their two-day "CEREMONY" event held on June 10 and 11. This meticulously curated experience harmonized fashion, music, and culture, drawing a sold-out audience and a roster of...

Bruce Springsteen pays his respects at the funeral of music industry titan Clive Davis on June 29, 2026, in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen was among the luminaries gathered at New York City’s Central Synagogue on Monday morning, June 29, to bid a final farewell to legendary music executive Clive Davis. Reflecting...

Lizzo Lauds Taylor Swift’s Masterful Approach to Cultivating Fandom Lizzo is giving Taylor Swift her flowers, specifically praising the superstar for her peerless ability to nurture a dedicated and interconnected fanbase. During her appearance on the Proto Pop web series this past Sunday, the Yitty founder highlighted how Swift has turned community-building into the bedrock...

Alicia Keys pays her respects to industry titan Clive Davis at the 2024 Gordon Parks Foundation Awards. Johnny Nunez/WireImage Long before Alicia Keys ascended to global superstardom, she was a young, aspiring artist in search of a mentor who recognized her potential. That pivotal figure was Clive Davis. During the legendary music executive’s funeral services...

Davido Marks 15 Years of Afrobeats Excellence with Upcoming Album ‘ORIADÉ’ Photo Credit: @Shotbycozyy As the summer heat intensifies, global Afrobeats icon Davido is preparing to deliver his latest musical chapter to fans worldwide. Today, we can exclusively confirm that the five-time Grammy-nominated star will unveil his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, on July 31. The...

Patti LaBelle attending the 2023 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Variety For 45 years, A Capitol Fourth has served as the definitive soundtrack to America’s Independence Day, broadcasting live from the U.S. Capitol. This beloved PBS tradition has long united the nation’s most celebrated voices for a night of orchestral...