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- See Bruce Springsteen Cover Neil Young With Dave Grohl at Power to the People FestDave Matthews and Tom Morello also join in for "Rockin' in the Free World" at Maryland festival
- See Jack Black’s Black Sabbath Cover Band Perform With Geezer Butler at Power to the People FestivalBassist joins "Jack Sabbath" for "War Pigs" at Tom Morello's Maryland fest
- Mountain Grass Unit Are Lighting a New Bluegrass FireThe Alabama band dropped their album Appalachian Smoke, turned in buzzy performances at Telluride and Under the Big Sky, and even backed up Shania Twain
- ‘SNL’: Watch Turnstile Perform ‘Birds,’ Medley from Album ‘Never Enough’Hardcore Baltimore band debuts on SNL with three songs from their Grammy-winning album
- Paul McCartney Reveals Why He Performed at Taylor Swift’s Wedding: ‘She Asked Me to Do It’Beatles legend also talks about banning Larry David from his concerts after he refused to sing along to "Hey Jude" on Jimmy Kimmel Live
- PinkPantheress Is Building a Pop EmpireLately, the artist seems more interested in the role of pop-producer than pop stardom itself. She’s becoming an authority on both
- See AOC, Bernie Sanders Introduce the Strokes at Queens ConcertVermont senator praises band for "standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, and understanding that healthcare is a human right"
- Kennedy Center Honors Moving to Washington, D.C. Arena Amid Venue’s Closure2026 show will take place at Capital One Arena, home of basketball and hockey teams, while the performing arts center is "temporarily closed" for the foreseeable future
- Lunar Landing: Dexter and the Moonrocks Touch Down in Country MusicThe Texas band mix hard rock and grunge on their debut album Friends That I Don’t Like and want to create a Turnstile-like concert environment
- Watch Tinashe Sing ‘The Times They Are-A Changin’ to Bob Dylan When She Was 10 Years OldDylan's 2003 movie Masked and Anonymous was an epic box office bomb, but it was saved for a least a couple of minutes by a precocious Tinashe, years before she became famous
Dave Matthews and Tom Morello also join in for "Rockin' in the Free World" at Maryland festival
Bassist joins "Jack Sabbath" for "War Pigs" at Tom Morello's Maryland fest
The Alabama band dropped their album Appalachian Smoke, turned in buzzy performances at Telluride and Under the Big Sky, and even backed up Shania Twain
Hardcore Baltimore band debuts on SNL with three songs from their Grammy-winning album
Beatles legend also talks about banning Larry David from his concerts after he refused to sing along to "Hey Jude" on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Lately, the artist seems more interested in the role of pop-producer than pop stardom itself. She’s becoming an authority on both
Vermont senator praises band for "standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, and understanding that healthcare is a human right"
2026 show will take place at Capital One Arena, home of basketball and hockey teams, while the performing arts center is "temporarily closed" for the foreseeable future
The Texas band mix hard rock and grunge on their debut album Friends That I Don’t Like and want to create a Turnstile-like concert environment
Dylan's 2003 movie Masked and Anonymous was an epic box office bomb, but it was saved for a least a couple of minutes by a precocious Tinashe, years before she became famous
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- An A.I. Songwriting Experiment: Humans Against the MachineFive humans convened for a weekend to create new music from scratch. Could they do better than A.I.? Could you even tell the difference?
- Don’t Tell Weird Al, but Kyle Gordon’s Satires Are Great Earworms, TooThe artist behind “Mr. Jambo” and other viral spoofs may be the best musical parodist to emerge this decade.
- Stevie Wonder’s Outtake and 8 More Songs We’re Talking AboutThe prolific songwriter reaches back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Songs in the Key of Life,” Wynonna opens up, Jae Stephens knows what she’s worth and more.
- How Miranda Lambert Helped Ella Langley Make History with ‘Choosin’ Texas’As her co-written song “Choosin’ Texas” continues to dominate, the country star returns with her most joyous album to date.
- Overlooked No More: Eugenia Errázuriz, Who Opened Doors for PicassoShe moved from Chile to Paris, where she used her wealth to support Picasso, Stravinsky and other artists. World War II forced her to go home, where she ended her life.
- Her Singles Made Her a Star. A First Album Took More Work.Yendry’s one-off songs made fans of Cat Power and Barack Obama. Her debut LP, “Como Agua,” is a statement of her complex identity.
- Rick Ross Is Arrested on Battery Charges After Ex-Girlfriend Reports AbuseThe rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is accused of attacking a woman who was his girlfriend at the time at their home on Aug. 28, the authorities said.
- Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin and Gov. Kathy Hochul Turn Out for Dudamel“I’m so happy here. Honestly,” Gustavo Dudamel, the superstar conductor, said at the New York Philharmonic’s season-opening gala on Wednesday.
- Wynonna Judd Has No Secrets Left, but the Pain EnduresA new album reinvents this country music legend’s sound and lays bare a lifetime of heartbreak.
- Bruno Kramm, German Goth Musician Who Moonlighted in Politics, Dies at 58When he wasn’t playing with the groundbreaking dark-wave band Das Ich, he was a prominent figure in his country’s fight for online free speech and digital privacy rights.
- Can Trump Legally Demolish the Kennedy Center? Experts Say Not Easily.The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.
- My Favorite Phone SongsStow your devices and listen to these telephone-themed songs from Blondie, Chuck Berry, R.E.M. and more.
- Maine’s Opera Houses Are the Light on Main StreetWith a distinctly American vision of communal life and entertainment, these theaters have survived fires and floods because they were always about more than classical music.
- How Phoebe Bridgers’s Phone Ban Changes the Concert ExperiencePhoebe Bridgers banned phones from her tour, forcing — or allowing — fans to be fully present in the moment.
- With Kennedy Center Closed, National Symphony Starts Life on the RoadThe orchestra, which was to have celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Kennedy Center, started its nomadic season in Bethesda, Md.
- Here’s What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G.We talked to 34 concertgoers about the time, money and effort they spent getting tickets for the star’s New York City residency.
- How ‘Glee’ Made Musical Theater CoolThe TV series, our critic writes, gave us a slew of talented stage performers and used pop songs to help turn musical theater into mass entertainment.
- Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV VMAsMadonna ruled on Sunday night as the ceremony tried to recall VMAs of the past.
- Strike at Cleveland Orchestra Ends as Musicians Agree to a DealWhat was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.
- The Mighty Sparrow, Trinidadian Titan of Calypso, Is Dead at 91He was sometimes described as the last of the true calypso singers. But in fact he simultaneously preserved calypso tradition and invented it anew.
- Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists’ Music, Dies at 88Countless independent acts in every genre — punk, hip-hop, church choir — relied on him to create small runs of high-quality records and CDs.
Five humans convened for a weekend to create new music from scratch. Could they do better than A.I.? Could you even tell the difference?
The artist behind “Mr. Jambo” and other viral spoofs may be the best musical parodist to emerge this decade.
The prolific songwriter reaches back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Songs in the Key of Life,” Wynonna opens up, Jae Stephens knows what she’s worth and more.
As her co-written song “Choosin’ Texas” continues to dominate, the country star returns with her most joyous album to date.
She moved from Chile to Paris, where she used her wealth to support Picasso, Stravinsky and other artists. World War II forced her to go home, where she ended her life.
Yendry’s one-off songs made fans of Cat Power and Barack Obama. Her debut LP, “Como Agua,” is a statement of her complex identity.
The rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is accused of attacking a woman who was his girlfriend at the time at their home on Aug. 28, the authorities said.
“I’m so happy here. Honestly,” Gustavo Dudamel, the superstar conductor, said at the New York Philharmonic’s season-opening gala on Wednesday.
A new album reinvents this country music legend’s sound and lays bare a lifetime of heartbreak.
When he wasn’t playing with the groundbreaking dark-wave band Das Ich, he was a prominent figure in his country’s fight for online free speech and digital privacy rights.
The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.
Stow your devices and listen to these telephone-themed songs from Blondie, Chuck Berry, R.E.M. and more.
With a distinctly American vision of communal life and entertainment, these theaters have survived fires and floods because they were always about more than classical music.
Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her tour, forcing — or allowing — fans to be fully present in the moment.
The orchestra, which was to have celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Kennedy Center, started its nomadic season in Bethesda, Md.
We talked to 34 concertgoers about the time, money and effort they spent getting tickets for the star’s New York City residency.
The TV series, our critic writes, gave us a slew of talented stage performers and used pop songs to help turn musical theater into mass entertainment.
Madonna ruled on Sunday night as the ceremony tried to recall VMAs of the past.
What was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.
He was sometimes described as the last of the true calypso singers. But in fact he simultaneously preserved calypso tradition and invented it anew.
Countless independent acts in every genre — punk, hip-hop, church choir — relied on him to create small runs of high-quality records and CDs.
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- The Invisible - Rispah A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
- Ladyhawke - Anxiety Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
- Bobby Womack - The Poet Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
- TrioVD - Maze One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
- Jack Savoretti - Before the Storm Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
- Flats - Better Living Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
- George Frideric Handel - Alceste (soprano: Lucy Crowe; tenor: Benjamin Hulett; bass-baritone: Andrew Foster-Williams; Early Opera Company; conductor: Christian Curnyn) The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
- Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
- Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
- Hollie Cook - Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
- The Band Perry - The Band Perry Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
- Dexys - One Day I’m Going to Soar Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
- Public Image Ltd - This is PiL Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
- The Pond - The Pond An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
- Architects - Daybreaker A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
- Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
- 2:54 - 2:54 A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
- The Bamboos - Medicine Man The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
- Rumer - Boys Don’t Cry Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
- Sugar - Copper Blue NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.
Billboard©
- Ed Sheeran Taps Former Fray Singer Isaac Slade as Atlanta Opener After Macklemore Dropped, Support Acts QuitSheeran's Loop Tour visited Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 3.
- Taylor Swift’s Next NFL Appearance Could Be in Vegas — Here’s How to Watch Chiefs vs. Raiders Free OnlineThe Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4:25 p.m. ET.
- NFL London Game 2026: Where to Watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Live Online FreeLivestream the Colts take on the Commanders live from London on Oct. 4 — plus, watch Jordyn Simone and Mimi Webb perform their country's national anthems, ahead of kickoff.
- Turnstile Make Explosive ‘SNL’ Debut With ‘Birds’ and ‘Never Enough’ MedleyThe Grammy-winning Baltimore band moved an Oklahoma City tour date to make their first appearance on the show.
- Polaris on Honoring Ryan Siew With ‘Without You’ & Their Good Things ReturnThe Australian band reflects on its first new song in three years, the decision to keep touring and a milestone Good Things Festival set.
- Taylor Swift Makes Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo in Dakota Johnson’s MonologueThe bit ended with Swift noting she sends Johnson home with "a Pedialyte" and a security escort.
- Dakota Johnson & Turnstile on ‘SNL’: Here’s Where to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for FreeLivestream the Fifty Shades of Grey actress host and Baltimore hardcore punk band perform on Saturday, Oct. 3 — watch live online for free.
- Nostalgic Board Game ‘Guess Who?’ Drops NFL Edition Featuring Travis Kelce: Buy It HereThe NFL Guess Who? board game is an officially-licensed collaboration between the league and toymaker Hasbro.
- How Paul McCartney Wound Up Performing at Taylor Swift’s WeddingThe music legend shared his perspective from Swift and Travis Kelce's summer event at Madison Square Garden.
- AC/DC Brings Out Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl for ‘Highway to Hell’ at MetLife ShowThe iconic rockers played the final concert of their Power Up Tour on Oct. 2.
Sheeran's Loop Tour visited Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 3.
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Livestream the Colts take on the Commanders live from London on Oct. 4 — plus, watch Jordyn Simone and Mimi Webb perform their country's national anthems, ahead of kickoff.
The Grammy-winning Baltimore band moved an Oklahoma City tour date to make their first appearance on the show.
The Australian band reflects on its first new song in three years, the decision to keep touring and a milestone Good Things Festival set.
The bit ended with Swift noting she sends Johnson home with "a Pedialyte" and a security escort.
Livestream the Fifty Shades of Grey actress host and Baltimore hardcore punk band perform on Saturday, Oct. 3 — watch live online for free.
The NFL Guess Who? board game is an officially-licensed collaboration between the league and toymaker Hasbro.
The music legend shared his perspective from Swift and Travis Kelce's summer event at Madison Square Garden.
The iconic rockers played the final concert of their Power Up Tour on Oct. 2.
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