Gov’t Mule announces details for rescheduled Island Exodus 16

Admat for Gov't Mule's Island Exodus 16 (Courtesy of Gov't Mule)After having to postpone their Island Exodus 16 this year due to hurricane damage, Gov’t Mule has announced dates for the rescheduled festival, happening in 2027.Island Exodus 16 will now take place Jan. 17-21, 2027, at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica.The lineup for the 2027 edition will be exactly the same as the planned lineup for 2026. It will include three two-set shows from Gov’t […]

March 19, 2026

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Yacht Rock Detroit Festival announces smooth lineup for 2026 event

Yacht Rock Detroit 2026 (Courtesy Yacht Rock Detroit)Get ready to sail the seas of smooth at the 2026 installment of the Yacht Rock Detroit Festival.The two-day event is set for July 17-18 at Detroit's Roostertail on the banks of the Detroit River. In addition to music, it'll feature themed cocktails, a yacht rock costume contest, VIP lounges, nautical-themed photo ops, DJs and more.The lineup includes Three Dog Night, Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise, as well as members of some popular yacht […]

March 19, 2026

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Paul McCartney featured in latest episode of Audible’s ‘Words + Music’

Artwork for Paul McCartney's 'Words + Music' episode, 'The Man on the Run (courtesy of Audible)Paul McCartney is the latest artist to take part in Audible’s Words + Music series.The latest episode, The Man on The Run, expands on the recent McCartney documentary Man on the Run, which covers his post-Beatles career, including the formation of Wings. The Audible episode is centered around interviews between McCartney and the film’s director, Morgan Neville. It also features musical performances.“I don’t normally spend a lot of […]

March 19, 2026

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On This Day, March 19, 2005: Paul Rodgers makes public debut as Queen’s lead singer

On This Day, March 19, 2005 …Queen and Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers performed together at Nelson Mandela's 46664 charity concert in George, South Africa.While the two acts had previously collaborated for Queen’s October 2004 induction into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame, the Mandela concert marked the public debut of what was dubbed Queen + Paul Rodgers.They performed Queen classics “We Are The Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love and “Radio Gaga,” as well as […]

March 19, 2026

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Lindsey Buckingham says reissue of ‘Buckingham Nicks’ was a ‘pleasant surprise’

Cover of 1973's 'Buckingham Nicks'/(Rhino Records)Back in September, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks reissued their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks. In a new video, Buckingham explains why he felt the time was right for the rerelease.In a video posted to Buckingham's social media accounts, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer calls the reissue “a pleasant surprise on a number of levels.”“We had talked about releasing it a couple of times earlier in maybe the 10 or […]

March 19, 2026

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David Byrne, The Zombies among nominees for 2026 Libera Awards

The Zombies' 'Odessey and Oracle'/Beechwood Park RecordsTalking Heads frontman David Byrne and The Zombies are among the nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, which celebrate the best in independent music.Byrne is recognized in the best pop record category for his 2025 solo album, Who Is the Sky? The Zombies have earned a nomination in the best reissue category for Odessey and Oracle: Mono Remastered, the 2025 reissue of their 1967 sophomore album, which includes their iconic track "Time of the Season."“We’re truly honoured […]

March 18, 2026

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Joe Jackson releases ‘Hope and Fury’ track ‘After All This Time’

Cover of Joe Jackson's 'Hope and Fury'/(earMUSIC)Joe Jackson is sharing another track off his upcoming album, Hope and Fury.Following the release of "Welcome to Burning-By-Sea" and "Fabulous People," Jackson has released the track "After All This Time." According to a press release, the song finds the "Is She Really Going Out With Him" singer in a "classic bittersweet melodic mode as he reflects on relationships."Hope and Fury, dropping April 10, features nine new Jackson tunes. It is the singer’s first album since […]

March 18, 2026

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Bob Dylan extends Rough and Rowdy Ways tour

Speacial guest Bob Dylan performs in concert during Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on September 23, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour into July.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added three new dates to the latest leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, including two nights, June 6 and 7, at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, and a July 2 show at the WinStar […]

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Here’s how to get the first physical copies of U2’s ‘Days of Ash’ EP

Cover of U2 EP 'U2-Days of Ash' (Interscope Records)U2 is offering up a special treat for U2.com subscribers.The Irish rockers have announced that subscribers can now purchase a special bundle featuring a CD copy of their recently released EP, Days of Ash, which is the first physical version of the EP they've released.The bundle also comes with a print edition of their magazine Propaganda, as well as one of seven limited-edition posters, featuring an image from the magazine.The special edition of Propaganda was dedicated […]

March 18, 2026