Madonna Reflects on ‘Confessions II’ Success: ‘Words Cannot Express How Grateful and Surprised I Am’

The icon responded to her new album opening at Number One on the Billboard 200

Morbid Angel Founding Drummer Mike Browning Dead At 62

Mike Browning, the drummer best known as a founding member of the legendary death metal band Morbid Angel, has died. The band's Instagram account posted the news today along with a brief tribute: "R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen. Our condolences to his

The Most Frivolous Music Lawsuit Of The Year

It looks like Lebohang Morake, the South African musician known as Lebo M, does not have a sense of humor. Earlier this year the singer of the Zulu chant that opens Elton John’s The Lion King song “Circle Of Life" sued comedian Learnmore Jonasi for an innocuous viral joke about

Levon Helm’s Family Embroiled in Dispute Over His Famed Woodstock Venue

Daughter Amy Helm claims “disturbing circumstances” led to her ouster from Levon Helm Studio after her stepmother, Sandra, backed a leadership change

All of the Guests Jay-Z Brought Out at Yankee Stadium

The rap legend brought out Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, and more friends from throughout his career over three nights in the Bronx

Young Thug Plots YSL The New Generation Tour

Rapper taps YSL Records artists Tezzus, 1300saint, Iyrus, Yume, Biggs, Unky, and Diamond* for the run

Joyeria – “The Curse”

If you're looking to have a morbid Monday, you've come to the right place. "There is no cure/ Not for this curse/ When will it end/ Or will it get worse," Joyeria deadpans on his alluringly eerie new Decay Decay Decay single "The Curse." The post Joyeria – “The Curse” appeared

Jack White’s ‘Frozen Charlotte’ Is a Rage for These Times

White’s eighth solo album documents perpetual disorder, challenged connections, and idealism under siege. It’s also a kickass rock record

L7’s Jennifer Finch Reveals Brain Cancer Diagnosis

A few months ago, the great '90s grunge-punk band L7 announced plans for a farewell tour . Today, singer and bassist Jennifer Finch has shared the news that she won't be able to take part in the tour because she's been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

After launching a GoFundMe Finch will miss the upcoming North American leg of L7’s Last Hurrah Tour after undergoing multiple surgeries

The Shins Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Previously Unreleased Songs On New 7″

The Shins' debut album Oh, Inverted World turned 25 this summer, but the band had been going for five years by the time that dropped. The wistfully chirping indie rockers are celebrating three decades with a new limited edition 30th anniversary 7" featuring previously

Credit Card Announce Debut Mixtape Devil’s Night / Dead Internet: Hear “Harsh Times”

SEO-unfriendly Detroit synth-punks Credit Card have a reportedly wild live show that makes heavy use of a strobe light and a subwoofer. Their sound is a quasi-industrial low-tech grind that combines abrasive vocals with throbbing beats. Last month, the band dropped their

Alright, Still Turns 20

The post Alright, Still Turns 20 appeared first on Stereogum .

Amy Helm Removed From Management At Levon Helm Studios Amid Shareholder Battle

Singer-songwriter Amy Helm is the daughter of Levon Helm, the late legend of the Band, who passed away in 2012. Up until very recently, she helped operate Levon Helm Studios, a performance and recording space in Woodstock, New York. Her father founded the space, and his family

Jay-Z Concert Delayed by Gatecrashers Who ‘Stormed Over Ticketholders’

What was supposed to be a 9 p.m. start time on Sunday night was pushed back past midnight after the security incident

Ty Segall – “Running To Nowhere”

We never go long without a new Ty Segall release announcement, and last month we got two at once . Segall, the rock 'n' roll living legend, will release his new album Chrome next month. On the same day, he'll put out the new two-song EP Love Fuzzz . The post Ty Segall –

Beck, Karen O, Jackson Browne, & More Play Wes Anderson Soundtrack Songs At The Hollywood Bowl

Wes Anderson is a very particular filmmaker with an instantly identifiable aesthetic, and a big part of that aesthetic is music. Over the past few decades, Anderson has made great use of '60s pop and rock songs, and many of those songs are now inextricable from their scenes in

Babehoven Announce New Album I See Them, I See Me: Hear “Lasagna”

In 2024, upstate NY duo Babehoven released a stunning album called Water's Here In You . Somehow, two years have flown by and Maya Bon and Ryan Albert are already returning with the follow-up titled I See Them, I See Me , out in September via Double Double Whammy. They're

Mastodon Announce New Album Marrow Deep: Hear “Snakes For Dinner” (Feat. Josh Homme)

Mastodon returned in June with " Your Ghost Again ," a tribute to their late ex-bandmate Brent Hinds. Hinds, arguably the most visible member of Mastodon over the years, left the band last year, quite contentiously . Less than half a year later, he died in a motorcycle crash .

Jay-Z Wraps Up Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyoncé, Four-Hour Delay

This past weekend, Jay-Z returned to the stage for three massive hometown headlining shows at Yankee Stadium. The first night celebrated the 30th anniversary of his landmark debut Reasonable Doubt , and it included guests like Beyoncé, Nas, and Jay's old mentor Jaz-O, finally

Mastodon Preview New Album With Rousing Single ‘Snakes for Dinner’

Grammy-winning rock band will release Marrow Deep, its ninth studio album, next month

The Alternative Number Ones: The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshmen”

The post The Alternative Number Ones: The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshmen” appeared first on Stereogum .

Jay-Z Rocks Yankee Stadium Till 3 A.M. at Epic ‘Extra Innings’ Show

After overcrowding led to a severely delayed start, Jay put on an unforgettable show, complete with appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, Usher, and more.