Brian Wilson’s ‘Live at the Roxy Theatre’ to be reissued for 25th anniversary

Cover of Brian Wilson's 'Live At The Roxy Theatre'/(Oglio Records)The first-ever live solo album put out by the late Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson is set to be reissued in celebration of its 25th anniversary.Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre, which captures recordings from two nights at the West Hollywood venue back in April 2000, will be reissued on Nov. 7 digitally and as a three-LP or two-CD set.In addition to the original live recordings, the new release will feature newly unearthed performances and tour recordings, […]

September 17, 2025

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Chrissie Hynde shares collaboration with k.d. lang from upcoming album, ‘Duets Special’

'Duets Special' album artwork/(Rhino)Chrissie Hynde is offering up another preview of her upcoming duets album, Duets Special, dropping Oct. 17.The Pretenders frontwoman has just shared her collaboration with artist k.d. lang, a cover of “Me and Mrs. Jones,” originally recorded by Billy Paul.“I met k.d. on a tour we did. Very early days,” Chrissie says of her relationship with lang. “It was up in Canada, and we bonded right from the start because of our mutual interest in animal welfare.”“Me and Mrs. Jones” is available now via digital […]

September 16, 2025

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The Beatles to offer ‘Anthology 4’ as a standalone release

The Beatles 'Anthology 4' cover/(Capitol Records)The Beatles recently announced several projects associated with their Anthology series, including a massive Anthology Collection box set that features the three original Anthology albums and the new Anthology 4. The Beatles are now giving fans a chance to get that fourth installment without shelling out the price of the whole collection.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced that "by popular demand," Anthology 4 will be available as a standalone release. It will be released Nov. 21 as a three-LP or two-CD set, featuring 36 tracks, including 13 previously unreleased […]

September 16, 2025

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Toto to wrap 2025 with Las Vegas show

Toto Fontainebleau Las Vegas admat/(Courtesy of Live Nation Las Vegas)Toto is set to close out 2025 with a show in Las Vegas.The “Africa” rockers have announced their last show of the year will take place Dec. 30 at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas.This will be a return to the theater for Toto. They previously played a sold-out show at the venue in August.A presale for tickets kicks off Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT, with tickets going on sale to the general […]

September 16, 2025

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Rick Wakeman announces first-ever tour with his son

Rick Wakeman & Son tour admat/(Courtesy of Chipster PR)Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has announced a new set of U.S. tour dates, which will have him touring with his son Oliver Wakeman for the very first time.Some of the dates on this tour are actually rescheduled shows from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's July 2025 Strictly Wakeman tour, which was postponed so Rick could undergo surgery. That tour was supposed to feature singer Hayley Sanderson, but she is no longer on the bill.“It’s always an honor for me to […]

September 16, 2025

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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy announce tour to celebrate R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’

cover of REM's 'Lifes Rich Pageant'/(Capitol Records)After touring to celebrate the 40th anniversaries of R.E.M.’s Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction, actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy are taking on another one of the band’s classic albums.The duo just announced dates celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s fourth studio album, Lifes Rich Pageant. They’ll play the album in full, along with other R.E.M. classics. The trek kicks off Feb. 11 in Denver and wraps March 16 in Bloomington, Indiana.The tour also includes two nights, Feb. 26 […]

September 16, 2025

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Heart announces 2026 dates for Royal Flush tour

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Heart/(Photo Credit: Criss Cain)Heart is extending their Royal Flush tour into next year.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced a set of 2026 tour dates kicking off Feb. 15 in Duluth, Georgia, and wrapping March 15 in Fishers, Indiana, with Lucinda Williams on board as special guest for select dates.Heart wrapped the summer leg of their tour in Bethel, New York, on Aug. 30. They are set to play three shows at the Fontainebleau in […]

September 16, 2025

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason announces retirement from touring

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason/(Photo Credit: Chris Jensen)Dave Mason, best known for his work with Traffic, has announced his retirement from touring after 60 years in the business.The 79-year-old artist says “ongoing health challenges” are the reason behind his “difficult decision” to give up the road.In September 2024, Mason canceled his Traffic Jam tour due to an urgent heart condition. He was supposed to launch a new tour in July, but canceled that as well because he needed time […]

September 16, 2025

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On This Day, Sept. 16, 1977: Talking Heads release their debut album

On This Day, Sept. 16, 1977 ...Talking Heads released their debut album, Talking Heads: 77, featuring the now-classic “Psycho Killer,” as well as “Uh-Oh," "Love Comes to Town” and “Don’t Worry About the Government.”Jon Bon Jovi’s cousin Tony Bongiovi was credited as one of the album’s producers, though the band disliked him and later claimed the engineer, Ed Stasium, did most of the work.While the album never got higher than #97 on the Billboard 200 chart, Rolling Stone included it on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All […]

September 16, 2025