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Starcleaner Reunion Joins Blondshell On 2026 West Coast Tour & Shares ‘Weather Instrument’ Single
Starcleaner Reunion will join Blondshell and Bully on a West Coast Tour this fall.


Robyn, Dog Blood & Swedish House Mafia Top Portola 2026 Lineup
Portola returns for its fifth annual installment at San Francisco's Pier 80 September 26 - 27, boasting a 2026 lineup headlined by Robyn, Dog Blood, Swedish House Mafia and Tiësto.


Noah Kahan’s Out of the Blue Festival Returns To Mexico In 2027 With Hayley Williams
The 2027 Noah Kahan's Out of the Blue Festival lineup is led by Noah Kahan, Hayley Williams, Mt. Joy and The Head and the Heart at the four-day event held January 7 - 10 in Cancún, Mexico.


Soul Artist Nao Yoshioka Heralds New Album With ‘Pieces Of Me’ Single Featuring Mỹ Anh
Japanese soul artist Nao Yoshioka teamed with Vietnamese R&B singer Mỹ Anh for "Pieces Of Me," set for Yoshioka's new album, self.


Watch Tiny Desk Contest 2026 Winners Cure For Paranoia Claim Their Prize
Dallas-based hip-hop collective Cure For Paranoia showed off the skills that won them the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest during their 'Tiny Desk' debut.


Slightly Stoopid Rolls Out Cali Road Trippin 2026 Tour Dates
Slightly Stoopid added Cali Road Trippin' Tour dates to their 2026 itinerary.


Tool, Alanis Morissette & Morrissey Headline Riot Fest 2026
The incredibly diverse 2026 Riot Fest lineup is topped by Tool, Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Twenty One Pilots and Pierce The Veil, who will appear at the event held September 19 - 21 in Chicago.


Gracie Abrams Outlines Look At My Life Tour 2026 & 2027
Gracie Abrams will tour North America and Europe from December 2026 through May 2027 on the Look At My Life Tour.


Claypool Gold: Les Claypool Brings Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium & Frog Brigade To Salt Lake City
Les Claypool's three-band revue rolled into Salt Lake City for a two-hour set at The Complex, with Frog Brigade, The Claypool Lennon Delirium and Primus each taking a turn before joining forces on "Southbound Pachyderm."


Julian Lage Expands Fall 2026 Tour With John Medeski, Jorge Roeder & Kenny Wolleson
Julian Lage announced additional fall 2026 tour dates with John Medeski, Jorge Roeder and Kenny Wollesen, plus early 2027 performances.


Tom Morello Enlists Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews & More For Power To The People Festival
Tom Morello announced the inaugural Power To The People Festival, an event scheduled for October featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and more.


Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform New Single ‘Drop Dead’ At Spotify’s Billions Club Live Concert
Watch Olivia Rodrigo offer one of the earliest performances of her new single "drop dead" live in Barcelona for Spotify fans as part of 'Billions Club Live With Olivia Rodrigo: A Concert Film.'


Panda Bear & Sonic Boom Reunite For New Album ‘A ? Of When’
Animal Collective's Panda Bear and British producer/musician Sonic Boom will release their second collaborative album, 'A ? of When,' this summer.


Natalie Brooke Showcases Her Road-Tested Band On New Live Album
Natalie Brooke just released 'The Collective She - Live At Orion,' a five song, 45-minute live album capturing her band's dynamic live sound.


Hunter Hayes Expands Evergreen Tour 2026
Hunter Hayes added summer and fall dates to his Evergreen Tour 2026.


Kehlani Plots 2026 North American Tour Dates
Kehlani announced the Kehlani World Tour 2026, including a North American run of dates kicking off in August and running through October.


Watch The Barr Brothers’ New KEXP Session Spotlighting ‘Let It Hiss’
The Barr Brothers returned to the KEXP studios for a set loaded with gems from their latest album, 2025's 'Let It Hiss.'


Wild Pink Announces New Album ‘Still Coming Down’ & Shares Single + 2026 Tour Dates
Wild Pink will tour around new album 'Still Coming Down,' previewed today with "Round Of Applause At The End Of The World."


Phish’s Trey Anastasio Launches Acoustic Tour With Jeff Tanski In Portland
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio opened a month-long acoustic tour featuring Jeff Tanski on keyboards in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday night.


The Tallest Man On Earth Locks In Fall 2026 North American Tour
The Tallest Man On Earth announced a fall 2026 North American tour and released "Colors," his first new song in nearly three years.


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The Book of Life Director Sparks Significant Backlash Over New AI Amazon Animated Series, Vows to Report Death Threats
El Tigre and The Book of Life creator Jorge R. Gutierrez has sparked a significant backlash for signing up to make an AI animated series for Amazon.


CD Projekt Teases Size and Story of New The Witcher 3 Expansion Songs of the Past
The Witcher 3 developer CD Projekt has dropped its first story hints for the game's upcoming third expansion, Songs of the Past.


Call of Duty: Warzone to Shut Down on PS4 and Xbox One as Modern Warfare 4 Leaves Last-Gen Consoles Behind
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone will soon shut down on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as part of the upcoming Modern Warfare 4 leaving last-gen consoles behind.


Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed With DMZ, Release Date, and Nintendo Switch 2 Version Confirmed
Activision has finally revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the next mainline entry in the first-person shooter franchise due out later in 2026. Here's everything you need to know.


Intel's New Handheld Gaming PC Chips Are Here At Computex 2026
Ever since Intel Panther Lake launched back at CES 2026, we've known that Team Blue's latest mobile chips were coming to handhelds. And, ahead of Computex 2026, Intel has announced the Intel G3 and G3 Extreme, which should be powering some of the best handheld gaming PCs this year.


Planet Zoo 2 Coming This Year, Featuring Flying and Aquatic Animals
Frontier Developments has announced Planet Zoo 2, which will include the ability to add flying and aquatic animals in aviaries and aquariums for the first time.


The Steam Deck Is Sold Out Again, Even After the Huge Price Rise
Valve recently raised the price on the Steam Deck, making the handheld gaming PC cost up to $949 for the 1TB OLED model. While that's a massive $300 increase over its original price, the Steam Deck is once again sold out.


Take-Two Boss Says 'Former Rockstar Employees' Have Tried to Match GTA's Success and Failed — and We All Know Which Game He's Talking About
Strauss Zelnick, boss of GTA 6 publisher Take-Two Interactive, has discussed the difficulties of developing a hit video game — and dropped what sounds like a obvious nod to a high-profile flop made by former Rockstar employees.


The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Is an Expansion, Not DLC, CD Projekt Insists While Using IGN Interview With Idris Elba to Make the Point
In the wake of the announcement of The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, CD Projekt staff have taken to social media to insist it should be considered an expansion, rather than DLC — even using an IGN interview with Cyberpunk star Idris Elba to hammer home the point.


Developer of Steam Hit Life Sim Paralives Explains How It Can Manage Without Selling Paid DLC
The development team behind The Sims-like Paralives has answered various community questions in a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA), revealing more about its priority fixes, expanding the team, and why there will never be paid DLC.


The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 4 Pre-Production Set to Begin Before Season 3 Airs
Amazon will begin pre-production on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 4 this fall — before the show's third season airs.


Activision Teases Imminent Call of Duty Modern Warfare Reveal With Video Showing Korean Setting
Activision has teased an imminent reveal of the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare game with a YouTube video that suggests Korea as a setting.


LEGO Smart Play Headed to Pokémon Sets This Summer, Leaks Reveal
Several upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets have leaked online, each with Smart Play elements included.


Subnautica 2 Has Sold So Well That Krafton Has to Pay That $250 Million Earnout to the Devs
Subnautica 2 has sold so well that publisher Krafton has reportedly agreed to pay a $250 million earnout to the developers — a bonus that was at the heart of its high-profile legal dispute with the fired Unknown Worlds leadership.


Donkey Kong 64 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Online
Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week, Nintendo has confirmed.


007 First Light Teases First Content Update
007 First Light developer IO Interactive has teased what fans can expect from the game's first content update, and it should be a treat.


Bungie Is Letting Players Try Marathon for Free for a Limited Time
Bungie is opening the gates to Marathon next week and letting players jump in on the action, free of cost.


Backrooms Director Kane Parsons and Actor Mark Duplass Address 'Ghost Director' Rumors
There have been some rather odd claims pushed lately stating that Backrooms director Kane Parsons didn't actually direct the film, prompting him to respond.


Ferarri Reveals New $640k Electric Car and Everyone Seems to Hate It
Ferrari has revealed its new $640,000 electric car, known as the Luce, and it seems to have significantly harmed the legendary company's reputation.


The First Wheel of Time Board Game Adaptation Has Already Blown Past Its Goals on Kickstarter


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The Pilates Class Founder Jacqui Kingswell Reveals the Biggest Misconceptions About the Celeb-Loved Workout
The Pilates Class founder Jacqui Kingswell tells ET what her celeb-loved fitness method is actually about.


New Music Friday May 22: Reba, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Bleachers, LISA, Anitta, Rema, LE SSERAFIM and More
Check out some of ET's favorite new music of the week!


Relix Media

DelFest 2026 (Photo Gallery)

Toy Factory Project and Del McCoury Band at DelFest, photo by Rob Laughter Over the weekend, DelFest returned to its longtime home of Cumberland, Md.’s Allegany County Fairgrounds for its 17th annual staging. The scene staple summit brought together another unforgettable cast of trailblazers from the worlds of country, folk, bluegrass, rock and everything in […]

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George Clinton to Face Trial in Copyright Lawsuit with Bernie Worrell Estate

George Clinton will face trial to determine if a portion of the Parliament-Funkadelic recording catalog is co-owned by the estate of Bernie Worrell. The late keyboardist’s estate initially filed its copyright lawsuit in 2022. On Wednesday, May 27, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a dismissal by a lower court in […]

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U.K. Trade Committee Urges Investigation into Live Nation’s “Climate of Fear” and Market Dominance

“Wembley Stadium (37)” by Martin Pettitt is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Last December, the U.K.’s Business and Trade Select Committee opened a survey of Live Nation’s business operations and “exploring issues impacting competition and market functioning within the UK’s live music industry.” On Sunday, May 24, the Parliamentary committee submitted its findings in a […]

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Watch: Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes and Kevin Scott Take Part in Rig Rundown

Screenshot via YouTube Premier Guitar has tapped Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott and Warren Haynes for a rig rundown and conversation. The new video opens with the bassist reminiscing on his formative experience playing with the “time-traveling mystic,” Col. Bruce Hampton, the development of his own playing style, and his current role in the virtuoso Southern […]

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Mikaela Davis: The Artist’s Way

Photo: Matthew Reamer *** It’s not that Mikaela Davis defies expectations, it’s that she doesn’t countenance them. Davis prefers to trust in the muse and her own instincts, which have propelled her forward, garnering the artist both critical approbation and public admiration. This ethos has reached its creative apogee with her new album, Graceland Way. […]

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Trey Anastasio Revives Acoustic “Esther” with Jeff Tanski in Seattle

Trey Anastasio, photo by Jake Silco Trey Anastasio rolled into Seattle last night for the second show on his acoustic tour. After setting off the run in Portland on Tuesday, the Phish frontman’s follow-up expanded the run’s repertoire with a new mix of old favorites stripped back to solo duet arrangements with pianist Jeff Tanski. […]

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Leave and Item, Take an Item: Terrapin Roadshow Details Sustainable Swap Ahead of Monte Rio Amphitheater Concerts

On May 30-31, the Grahame Lesh-led Terrapin Roadshow will arrive at Monte Rio Amphitheater in Monte Rio, Calif. The shows represent the first in a series of live appearances that will run through mid-August as a tribute to the music, energy and spirit of Phil Lesh’s former Terrapin Crossroads venue. In preparation for the shows, […]

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The Gorge Amphitheatre Announces Entry Process Changes Ahead of Brandi Carlile’s Echoes Through the Canyon Weekend Following Griztronics Backlash 

photo credit: Neil Krug The Gorge Amphitheatre has shared new venue guidelines ahead of Brandi Carlile’s Echoes Through the Canyon event, May 29-31. The manual of sorts arrives in response to fan backlash after heavy traffic and backups caused extreme delays for attendees at the first-ever Griztronics weekend, May 23-24. Individuals who purchased camping passes […]

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Slightly Stoopid Confirm Cali Road Trippin 2026

Slightly Stoopid have confirmed the details for Cali Road Trippin 2026, a three-show run through their home state of California this October. The fall dates will kick off on California’s Central Coast Thursday, October 8 at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles before heading north for an October 9 performance at Frost Amphitheater on the […]

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Accepting Song Requests: The Disco Biscuits to Reunite with Original Drummer Sam Altman

The Disco Biscuits are hatching a reunion of sorts.  The pioneering Philadelphia-sourced jamtronica act has extended an invitation to founding member and drummer, Sam Altman. In a video shared across the band’s social media channels, Marc Brownstein outlined the invitation and the imminent sit-in, which will take place on Thursday, June 11, at The Paramount […]

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