The Latest Breaking News on Music

Glenn Hughes announces retirement from touring due to health issues: “I really have no option”

The former Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Trapeze frontman is set to undergo open heart surgery

Guitar World · Aug 5

I used four wireless speakers to finally hear this album that's almost impossible to listen to – and it made my brain hurt (in a good way)

And it only took me two decades to do it

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 5

Steve Vai and Adrian Belew announce new BEAT tour, with lineup change

A new member has been drafted in as the King Crimson offshoot announce more US and Canadian dates

Guitar World · Aug 5

On Lost Weekend, Phoebe Bridgers wrestles with it all – even the broken engagement to Paul Mescal

Acclaimed singer-songwriter is releasing her first album in six years

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Wings of Desire claim they were 'gaslit' over festival slot

Wings of Desire claim they had been booked to perform at Valley Fest in the UK but had to return home without playing after learning the stage they were meant to be performing on didn’t exist.

BANG Premier · Aug 5

Barry Manilow cancels show at last minute because of 'unforeseen circumstances'

Barry Manilow was scheduled to perform at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday night (04.08.26).

BANG Premier · Aug 5

Darshan Magdum's US visa approved following months-long wait after Boy Throb proved it was a real band

Indian vocalist Darshan Magdum has secured a US O-1 visa after a months-long process in which his viral band, Boy Throb, had to prove to US immigration authorities that it was a legitimate music group. The band's online campaign, Zoom performances and additional documentation helped support the application, allowing Magdum…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Weekend review – long-awaited return is a thrilling, daring study in dislocation

After sweeping the Grammys and being scrutinised by the press, Bridgers deploys electronics and unsettling sound design to brilliantly evoke emotional turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Electric Callboy hit the apex of their dance-metal era on floor-filling new album Tanzneid – with a little help from Babymetal and The Offspring: “It may not represent a dramatic reinvention, but it doesn’t need to”

The electronicore six-piece double down on everything that’s made them festival crowd-pleasers

Metal Hammer · Aug 5

Ariana Grande insists showbiz break was pre-planned

The Grammy-winning singer has reassured concertgoers her decision to retreat from public life after her current tour was carefully planned, dismissing speculation it was prompted by recent online scrutiny.

BANG Premier · Aug 5