Slash says a new Guns N’ Roses album “is coming” during an interview for a new Guitar World issue. The guitarist and Duff McKagan rejoined Guns back in 2016 and while they’ve released a handful of reworked outtakes from the Chinese Democracy sessions, they haven’t put out a full-length release of completely new music yet. “There’s so much material […]
A Southern California man’s search for work on Craigslist nearly turned into a nightmare when what seemed like a legit elderly care gig turned into a potential trafficking or mule scheme. The operation, which was complete with what appeared to be a fake patient, someone dressed as a nurse, and some blank, “sealed” documents, illustrates […]
Everyone has a role model they look up to. Pop stars or actors are often the most popular sources of inspiration, closely followed by TV personalities and models. While these icons stand the test of time, it is the emotional resonance of such admiration for celebrities that truly connects with fans. Similarly, for his latest […]
The influential producer will tackle love, loss and letting go in “undux,” his 10th studio album. Kaskade, the electronic music icon behind some of the genre’s biggest festival anthems, has revealed undux, his first album in 10 years. While Kaskade has released several long-form projects over the last few years, including a reimagined version of […]
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, […]
If you were looking forward to seeing Dream Theater touring Europe in 2026, maybe lower your expectations. Like, all the way down – they’re not coming. Dream Theater has announced they will not be taking their An Evening With Dream Theater tour – celebrating both their new album Parasomnia and all of “A Change Of […]
It’s been a while, but might we be getting a reunion of the Bob Mould-led ’90s outfit Sugar in 2025 or 2026? It certainly seems as though something is afoot as the band’s socials are now suddenly active for the first time in a long time with a pair of teasers posted. At present, the […]
Kneecap Entry Dispute Fuels Political Fallout in Canada Over Alleged Ban Kneecap’s Legal Victory Contradicts Canadian Government’s Claim Kneecap found itself at the center of a political controversy in Ottawa after Canadian officials publicly claimed the Irish Hip-Hop group was barred from entering the country—despite no formal ban ever being issued. The Belfast-based trio, known […]
While I have often highlighted the talented duo Man Meadow in this blog, it’s thrilling to announce that Fredrik Olofsson, known as Fredrik O, is launching a solo project. This development is especially exciting, as it has been too long since I’ve had the joy of discussing Man Meadow here. Moreover, I can’t […]
Celebrating a decade of transformative festivals, RISE’s organizers overcame sandstorms and setbacks to deliver their most powerful edition yet. When tens of thousands descend on a remote desert armed with lanterns, dancing shoes and dreams, anything can happen. And at RISE Festival 2025, everything did. For a decade, RISE has been more of a ritual […]
