During Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism World Tour, the multilingual artist embraced the challenge of performing iconic songs from each city she visited, in their native languages. The Latin American leg started in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 7, while the Spanish segment began in Madrid last May. In an October interview with Variety, the London-born…
In a recent discussion with Anthony Bryant from The Hair Metal Guru, Rick Steier, guitarist for KINGDOM COME, shared his thoughts on the unfortunate passing of the band’s drummer, James Kottak, in January 2024. Kottak, who was candid about his struggle with alcoholism, died in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 61. The cause of…
Jack Douglas, known for producing John Lennon’s final works, 1980’s Double Fantasy and 1984’s posthumous Milk and Honey, faced financial issues after Lennon’s tragic death. Despite his close ties with Lennon, Douglas initially overlooked the unpaid royalties. As time passed without payment, he approached Yoko Ono to resolve the financial matters. This led to an…
Podcast Discussion: John Cooper of SKILLET Talks Faith and Music In a recent episode of the “See The King” podcast, host Adam Ross interviewed John Cooper from the Christian rock band SKILLET. The conversation covered topics such as rock music, faith, and the challenges of following a spiritual calling that may not align with societal…
Saint Etienne discussed their latest album and their plans for a 2026 farewell tour, while assuring fans they will continue collaborating on future projects. Album Announcement and Collaborations The London-based group, formed in 1990, surprised fans in May by announcing their 13th studio album, ‘International’. This album features collaborations with Janet Planet of Confidence Man,…
Tom Scholz’s Journey to Boston’s ‘Third Stage’ Tom Scholz, the mastermind behind Boston’s iconic sound, revolutionized recording techniques from his basement. By the early 1980s, his meticulous approach and dissatisfaction with the music industry led to a standstill with CBS Records, particularly with its head, Walter Yetnikoff. In an exclusive excerpt from Power Soak: Invention,…
The Zac Brown Band’s first five albums reached the top of the Billboard Country Charts. Their newest release, “Love & Fear,” is being celebrated with a series of performances at The Sphere in Las Vegas. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I’m Michel Martin. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: And I’m Steve Inskeep,…
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, no women will be contenders for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. This contrasts with the previous year, where Alissia, an R&B producer and musician, was unexpectedly nominated, marking only the ninth time a woman or female team received a nomination in this category. Notably absent this year are Jack Antonoff,…
During a recent episode of the “100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal” podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante discussed the progress of the band’s much-anticipated album following 2016’s “For All Kings.” The mixing and some recording sessions took place at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California, with…
Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column showcasing exciting new music discovered through the innovative platform, Groover. Each month, we present a diverse collection of tracks from artists worldwide, spanning various genres and locations. This December, we’re introducing a wide range of talented acts, including New York pop singer B. Miles, Brooklyn indie rockers…
