Erik Wunder, the driving creative force behind Cobalt and Man’s Gin, has died at 42 years old. Wunder‘s career began with Cobalt in 2003, where he not only handled drums but also vocals, bass, and guitars across the band’s storied discography. Outside of Cobalt, Wunder explored different musical terrain with Man’s Gin, blending dark Americana, […]
What are some bands that feature all but one member of a previous band? Band breakups can be pretty complex situations. Sometimes they’re caused by a specific event or problem, and other times, they’re the result of a lot of tension that had built up over time. Incompatibilities between the members of the group tend […]
Cardi B revealed she confronted Rah Ali in a heated airport clash in Cannes, France, throwing a speaker at her during what she described as long-awaited payback for their infamous 2018 New York Fashion Week altercation tied to Nicki Minaj. The Grammy-winning rapper didn’t hold back during a Thursday night (July 30) X Spaces chat, […]
Since making his impressive debut with the 2021 EP “Just Before You Disappear,” alt-pop singer-songwriter CJ Pandit has been steadily gaining recognition in the music scene. His evolution as an artist is evident, and I’ve recently come across his latest single, “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” during an exhilarating deep dive into Spotify’s new […]
Hardwell and Maddix have reunited for “Rave Till My Grave,” joining forces with hard dance vet Villain for a blistering techno anthem out now via Revealed. The Dutch producers have become close collaborators over the years, releasing a slew of tracks including “ACID,” “16,” “Bella Ciao” and a remix of Benny Benassi’s timeless “Satisfaction.” But their latest is perhaps […]
Hatebreed‘s founding bassist Chris Beattie has officially filed a lawsuit against his former bandmates. According to Billboard, Blabbermouth, and Law360, Beattie claims he was the “driving force behind [Hatebreed‘s] sound and identity until his sudden and baseless expulsion” in November 2024. Fans are now wondering what really happened behind the scenes of one of heavy […]
Here are five acoustic songs that are still hard and heavy, chosen by three-piece rock band Of Limbo. The trio recently dropped their latest LP, Unplugged. It’s a nine-track release featuring covers of Van Halen, Radiohead and Alice in Chains songs, as well as a mix of originals and another live offering. These more calm, contemplative tracks […]
Justin Timberlake closed out his two-year Forget Tomorrow Tour with a personal revelation and a message of resilience, telling fans Thursday (July 31) that he’s been quietly battling Lyme disease while performing across the globe. “Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which I don’t say […]
FVDED in the Park’s comeback story continues. The Canadian festival, which reinvented itself after a 2023 cancellation, doubled down on last year’s revival. FVDED returned to its familiar stomping grounds at Surrey’s Holland Park on July 4th and 5th, 2025. Its commitment to electronic music—after pivoting from hip hop—let organizers stack the lineup with world-class […]
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, […]
