System of a Down’s “Toxicity” music video has reached one billion views on YouTube, becoming their second visual to achieve this milestone, joining the video for the band’s Grammy-nominated 2001 single, “Chop Suey!” The “Toxicity” video is co-directed by Marcos Siega and bassist Shavo Odadjian, and the title track of the band’s chart-topping sophomore album…… MORE
On Thursday (January 30), Patti Smith shared an Instagram video where she reassured fans that she is in good health after collapsing on stage in Brazil on Wednesday night due to migraine-related dizziness. The incident caused Smith’s Sao Paulo concert to abruptly come to an end. The 78-year-old musician confirmed she was checked by a…… MORE
British singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull died on Thursday (January 30) at 78. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” read a statement shared to the BBC. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will…… MORE
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour has just broken Taylor Swift’s record for the most-attended concert tour of all time. Coldplay’s ongoing tour has now sold over 10.3 million tickets, surpassing Swift’s 10.1 million attendees for her just concluded The Eras Tour. Coldplay’s record-setting ticket sales were boosted when the British band played the…… MORE
For 50 years, Clive Davis has hosted his celebrated Pre-Grammy Gala, which takes place annually on the night before the Grammy Awards ceremony. The event, which partners with the Recording Academy, always features a distinctive guest list and memorable, one-of-a-kind performances by the likes of Beyonce, Barbra Streisand, and Jay-Z. The 2025 edition marks the…… MORE
On April 18, Julien Baker and Torres will release their debut collaborative album, Send a Prayer My Way, featuring both a country-infused sound and style of storytelling. The album includes singles “Sugar in the Tank,” an indie-flavored honkytonk hoedown, and the sentimental new track, “Sylvia,” which is inspired by Torres’ dog. The idea for the…… MORE
Poison the Well has returned with their first single in 15 years, “Trembling Level.” The three-minute track is released through the reunited band’s new record label, SharpTone Records. “For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song,” guitarist Ryan Primack said of their new single…… MORE
On an appearance on the January 28 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ringo Starr was asked about the legend that he smoked weed for the very first time with Bob Dylan. “Yeah,” Starr confirmed, before clarifying that Dylan himself “didn’t personally hand it to me, he had a friend of his in the room who…… MORE
The 2025 American Music Honors are set to take place on April 26 at Monmouth University in New Jersey, hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. The event celebrates the influential contributions to American music by honorees Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, and Joe Ely. Presenters for the…… MORE
Dave Matthews has dropped out of his scheduled appearances at FireAid and the MusiCares Grateful Dead Tribute events this week due to a family emergency. Matthews made the last-minute announcement on the band’s official Instagram account on Wednesday (January 29), saying he would be unable to perform at either upcoming event “due to a critical…… MORE
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