You know what? Let’s give props to Breaking Benjamin, a band that’s managed to stay relevant in the music scene for over two decades. They’ve finally returned with new music—their first since 2018’s Ember—in the form of a new single titled “Awaken.” You can check it out below. “Awaken” also marks a significant milestone for … Read more
Nancy Wilson might have blushed the first time she heard “The Lemon Song.” Appearing on the 100 Guitarists podcast for its Jan. 7 episode, the Heart icon reminisced about her first live experience seeing Led Zeppelin and being both awed and scandalized by guitarist Jimmy Page. Nancy, now 70, recalled first hearing Led Zeppelin at … Read more
The “most misunderstood entry” in the White Stripes’ catalog is receiving a special revisit for its 20th anniversary. As part of Jack White’s Third Man Records Vault subscription series, Get Behind Me Satan XX will be released in a deluxe two-record set accompanied by an additional 7″ record and a Blu-ray, offering a new way … Read more
Over four years after the release of his previous album, alternative rock icon Bob Mould has announced his latest record, Here We Go Crazy. Scheduled for release on March 7, Here We Go Crazy marks Mould’s 15th solo album. Known for his groundbreaking work with Hüsker Dü and Sugar, the prolific musician recorded the album … Read more
Doechii explored the layered storytelling and Eminem-inspired intensity behind her track “Denial Is A River” in a recent episode of Verified. The Florida rapper sat down with Genius Verified to break down the standout track from her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. Reflective yet satirical, the song draws inspiration from a viral Wendy Williams interview … Read more
Sabrina Carpenter may be nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but she’s far from a newcomer in the music industry. Now 25, Carpenter had already released five albums before her irresistible single “Espresso” took the charts by storm in April, launching her to new heights of stardom. This momentum only grew … Read more
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ duet “Die With a Smile” has climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Gaga’s sixth chart-topping single and Mars’ ninth. The ballad skyrocketed from No. 17 to the top spot, following its previous peak at No. 2 for four consecutive weeks in November. This week, all non-holiday … Read more
Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked, has provided a glimpse into his upcoming Britney Spears biopic, revealing that the pop icon herself will play an integral role in shaping the project. Speaking following his Golden Globe win for Wicked in the category of cinematic and box-office achievement, Chu acknowledged that while much of the biopic … Read more
Franz Ferdinand have unveiled their latest single, “Hooked”—listen to it below. “Hooked” is the third single from the band’s forthcoming sixth album, The Human Fear, which releases this Friday, January 10. The track follows previously released singles “Audacious” and “Night Or Day.” The song delivers the angular, synth-heavy indie style Franz Ferdinand is known for, … Read more
The Texan-born guitar virtuoso Hayden Pedigo is a fingerstyle maestro with a life story as intriguing as his music. Known for collaborations with artists like Jessica Pratt and Tim Heidecker, Pedigo also crafts his own work, including last year’s album The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored. Beyond his music, he’s walked the runway as a … Read more