Classics Du Jour

It’s taken years, but the iconic British rock band Pink Floyd has finally agreed to sell their recorded music and name and likeness rights to Sony Music for approximately $400 million. The deal, one of the largest of many in recent years, concluded despite decades of ongoing infighting between the band members, notably chief songwriters … Continue reading Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights for $400 Million →

J.D. Souther, the singer/songwriter best known for his hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt that helped define the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid 1970’s has died. Some of Souther’s best-known songs included the Eagles’ “New Kid In Town” and “Heartache Tonight”, Ronstadt’s “Faithless Love” and his own “You’re Only Lonely”.

Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a health scare that might have ended his career. Sharing the news of suffering a minor stroke, May wrote on Instagram: “I’m here to bring you some good news — the good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days. I say this … Continue reading Queen Guitarist Brian May Suffers Health Scare That Might Have Ended his Career →

British pop icons Oasis are reforming for the first time since 2009, with feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher calling a truce to get the band back together. Oasis will headline a series of live concerts in the UK and Ireland next year, including four shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. As well as being one … Continue reading British Pop Icons Oasis Are Back →

‘Dark And Velvet Nights’ is the new single from David Gilmour’s forthcoming album, ‘Luck and Strange’, which will be released on September 6, 2024 on Sony Music. The single is available to stream now here and the music video, directed by Gavin Elder,  premiered today. You can watch it below.  Written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson, … Continue reading Watch and Listen: David Gilmour Releases New Single from Upcoming Album →

Aerosmith have announced their retirement from stage and cancelled the remainder of their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour shows. The news came in a lengthy statement posted on social media and to the band’s website. The band launched their Peace Out: The Farewell Tour in September 2023 and performed just three shows before having to … Continue reading Aerosmith Announce Retirement from Touring, Cancel Remaining Tour Dates →

David Gilmour has released a brand new single featuring his daughter, Romany Gilmour. “Between Two Points” is the latest track from the forthcoming album, Luck and Strange, which is to be released on 6th September on Sony Music. You can hear the song and watch the music video in the player below. The details for the … Continue reading David Gilmour Releases New Single “Between Two Points” with Romany Gilmour →

Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a special color variant only through the band’s D2C store and in black at all retailers. Pre-order HERE or listen in the player below. “Just … Continue reading Def Leppard Release New Single “Just Like 73” Featuring Tom Morello →

Bon Jovi’s new single “Living Proof” is living proof that Bon Jovi is back! Hear the brand new track and watch the official lyric video in the player below. “Living Proof” is featured on the band’s forthcoming studio album Forever, due out on June 7. It follows the album’s first single “Legendary” which quickly soared … Continue reading Hear Bon Jovi’s New Single “Living Proof” →

David Gilmour will release his new album Luck and Strange, on September 6 via Sony Music. The first track from the album, “The Piper’s Call”, was released in conjunction with the announcement following a world exclusive first play on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. You can hear “The Piper’s Call” in the player below. … Continue reading David Gilmour Announces New Album, Releases New Track ‘The Piper’s Call’ →

Last night the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the 2024 Inductees for music’s highest honor in the following categories: Performer: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Musical Influence Award: Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton Musical Excellence Award: Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield Ahmet Ertegun Award: Suzanne de Passe … Continue reading Rock Hall Announces Class of ’24 →

Rob Squad Reactions, the immensely popular YouTube reaction series, is set to unveil an exciting new dimension with the launch today of Rob Squad and the Creators. This innovative new show features artists reacting live both to their own work and to the reactors reacting, bringing a fresh and original perspective to the world of music … Continue reading Wildly Popular YouTube Series ‘Rob Squad Reactions’ Adds New Element: Reactions from the Top Musicians Themselves →