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Birthdays hit different when you’ve been a global icon for six decades. And as Elton John just turned 78, he’s thinking about more than cake. During a new episode of the Smartless podcast, the music legend opened up about the emotional moment he broke down while recording “When This Old World Is Done With Me”

This coming Wednesday, a slew of all-star artists will gather at Carnegie Hall in New York City for People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith, a tribute to the work of (you guessed it) legendary songwriter Patti Smith. As if the lineup wasn’t stacked enough, The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, is now set

Miley Cyrus will unveil 13 new songs this spring on her next album, Something Beautiful, which will be released May 30 through Columbia Records. Per an Instagram post, the project was executive produced by Cyrus in tandem with previous collaborator Shawn Everett. Something Beautiful is the follow-up to 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation, which hit No.

Donald Trump, now serving as board chair of the Kennedy Center, is well into his overhaul of the cultural institution. On February 7th, he fired dozens of board members, appointed himself to the top role, and dismissed Deborah Rutter from her position as president—a role she held for 11 years. Now, Trump has reportedly begun

Every great rock ‘n roll story goes through extreme highs and lows. For every platinum album or Grammy night sweep, disappointment and disaster often awaits right around the corner. The Black Keys experienced a year like that in 2024, with an entire U.S. tour cancelled and an album it was meant to promote, Ohio Players,

It’s been over half a century since Elton John was a “new artist,” but that hasn’t kept him from keeping a finger on the pulse of things. In a new interview, the legendary musician has offered advice to the up-and-coming generation of performers, advising them to skip reality competitions like American Idol and The X

Swedish hardcore legends Refused paid tribute to their New York underground rock influences tonight (March 21) at Brooklyn Paramount in New York during the second show of their farewell world tour, which featured opening sets from vintage local staples Orange 9mm and Quicksand. Refused formed in 1991 and split following their landmark 1998 album The Shape

After a lauded theatrical run, Wicked: Part One is now streaming on Peacock as of March 21st. Along with the Oscar-nominated film, Peacock hosts the film’s Sing-Along version, which landed in theaters on Christmas Day, and the “Defying Gravity” collection of Wicked bonus content. The collection includes the NBC special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises

In the latest of visionary collaborations between London-native DJ/producer Michael Bibi and underground music experience leaders Framework, “Michael Bibi on Hollywood Blvd” took to the streets with Goldenvoice to embrace the city of LA. It’s a rebirth for the city in the wake of January’s devastating fires, but also a rebirth for Bibi, who was

Neil Young has canceled plans to play a free concert in Ukraine, saying he couldn’t “in good conscience” take his crew into the war-torn country. “We had a good venue, close to a shelter, but the changing situation on the ground was too much,” Young wrote on his website. “I could not in good conscience

Eminem doesn’t play when it comes to his music. One of the rapper’s former employees, Joseph Strange, was recently charged with criminal infringement of copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods after allegedly stealing and attempting to sell Eminem’s unreleased music, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan.

Beyoncé has added a pair Las Vegas stops to her 2025 “COWBOY CARTER TOUR” going down on July 25th and 26th The Las Vegas shows follows previously-announced dates in Chicago, East Rutherford, London, Paris, Atlanta, and more. Now, Queen Bey will head to Sin City to close out the first leg of the tour. Get

blink-182 and Hozier will headline the next installment of the Sea.Hear.Now festival, which will take place Sept. 13-14 on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J. Also near the top of the bill are LCD Soundsystem, Alabama Shakes, ZZ Top, Remi Wolf, Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Public Enemy, TV on the Radio, Spoon and Phantogram. Sea.Hear.Now was

The Bear’s Matty Matheson has been busy in recent years sharing yummy recipes and good vibes, and now, he’s gearing up to share some hardcore music too. On Tuesday, the celebrity chef and actor unveiled his new band, Pig Pen. Featuring Matheson on lead vocals, Pig Pen’s members also include Alexisonfire’s Wade MacNeil on guitar

In case you missed it, the Knicks took on the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 17. But the biggest shock of the night wasn’t on the court — it was Tracy Morgan needing medical attention mid-game. Now, he’s speaking out. “Thank you for all your concern!” the 56-year-old Death at a

Monday night’s NBA game between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden was briefly delayed after comedian Tracy Morgan fell ill and required medical attention. The SNL alum was sitting courtside when he vomited on the court, prompting a stoppage in play. Venue medical staff quickly attended to him and escorted

Neal Francis sent me a thoughtful note a few days after our SPIN interview. It was like getting a response to a fan letter from one of the Cassidys—Shaun or David—in the ’70s. Francis brings the musical and cultural excitement of that decade to the present with all the analog warmth, sonic sensibility, and enviable

Neil Young says he was inspired by The Cure’s Robert Smith to eliminate “platinum”-priced tickets from his upcoming concert tours. Sold by Ticketmaster, platinum tickets are allotment of seats sold at premium prices that fluctuates based on market conditions. Ticketmaster contends that these tickets cut out scalpers and allow more money to go into the

Insomniac’s storied 2025 Skyline Festival recently landed its fourth festival edition and second year at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles. With an eye towards blending many of dance music’s most notable artists with an incredible range LA’s local underground talent, Skyline’s East Side, West Side and Arts District stages did not disappoint. Skyline

Tokyo, Japan is the place to be at the moment, and not just became the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are in town to kick off the 2025 MLB Season with the Tokyo Series. Jack White is also playing a pair of shows in the city over the weekend. Get Jack White Tickets Here

Fans at Jack White‘s show today (March 15) at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT certainly got more than they bargained for, as the former White Stripes frontman welcomed Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder for a surprise cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” during the encore. The seemingly random team-up follows White’s performance of the song

Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column spotlights the best new tracks from the previous seven days and takes a look at notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, you can listen to our New Sounds playlist. This week, Chappell

In helping to close out Anyma’s legendary The End of Genesis run at Sphere Las Vegas, Producer/DJ Solomun tapped into his early film making foundations to creative direct a completely fresh experience – not just for the groundbreaking venue, but himself as well. For the first time, he chose to share his music through an

JD Vance was loudly booed at the Kennedy Center while attending a concert on Thursday night. The vice president was jeered after being spotted by members of the audience as he took his seat for a performance of Stravinsky’s Petrushka by the National Symphony Orchestra and Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos. Watch video of the moment

Chvrches frontwman Lauren Mayberry has teamed with her IDLES counterpart Joe Talbot for a new rendition of “Sorry, Etc, Etc,” the original of which can be found on her Island solo debut album, Vicious Creature. “If you know me, you know how much I love IDLES,  so it really is an honor to have reinterpreted

Prior to going live on Wednesday night, there was already a pretty clear sense of what the season premiere of Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney would be like: The template for this first episode, themed around “Lending People Money,” was first born with Everybody’s in L.A., John Mulaney’s six-episode talk show experiment for Netflix from

Taylor Swift has millions of fans, but only one “King Swiftie” — and according to Flavor Flav, she’s got the power to shake the earth. While chatting with People in an interview published Wednesday, March 12, the 65-year-old rap legend opened up about his love for Swift, 35, revealing just how deep his Swiftie loyalty

The modern bluegrass scene is thriving, with artists pushing the boundaries of tradition while staying true to the genre’s roots. Enter Tidalwave Road, a Kentucky-born 4 piece outfit making waves with their debut full-length album set for release in 2025. Their lead single, “Low Down & Lonesome,” is a poignant and powerful introduction, blending tight