When the Harry Potter universe calls, even legends answer. Dame Shirley Bassey brings original music — and serious star power — to the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks, proving some voices are simply timeless.
Alabama Shakes are officially back on the road in 2026, and Brittany Howard’s voice is still doing what it does best: stopping people mid-conversation. With a stacked spring tour, Florida dates locked in, and Red Rocks on the calendar, this return feels less like a comeback and more like a reminder of who runs this lane.
Rock royalty just sent its heir into the wild. Violet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, has released her first official solo tracks — and the swagger in the room is unmistakable.
RÜFÜS DU SOL just shattered touring records, selling 750,000 headline tickets and reaching 1.5 million fans worldwide. From Grammy nods to stadium takeovers, the Australian trio prove electronic music isn’t just alive — it’s conquering the planet.
Lightning in a Bottle just dropped a lineup so electric it could power Daytona’s newest dance station. Empire of the Sun, Zeds Dead, and Mau P headline a festival that proves EDM isn’t just alive — it’s multiplying.
SoundCloud just announced artists will now keep 100% of their distribution royalties — not just on SoundCloud, but on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more. A long overdue win for independent creators everywhere.
Nicki Minaj says “no more music” and blames Jay-Z for it — but we’re not convinced this is anything more than a world-class hype job. Maybe the real jackpot isn’t in a Vegas casino — it’s in album pre-sales.
MTV just announced it’s shutting down its last real music channels by the end of 2025. Yep, the network that gave us Nirvana, Madonna, and TRL is officially done with music. Long live the nostalgia.
