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Lollapalooza 2026 has opened in Grant Park, with major performances streaming live on Hulu and Disney+ through Sunday.
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A fast scan of the stories, releases, and names moving through music right now.
The Philip Glass Ensemble will mark 50 years of Einstein on the Beach with concerts, while a new…
Tony Iommi has announced From the Dark, his first solo album since 2005, and released the official video…
Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez and Becky G have announced the new collaboration “Te Olvido (La La),” arriving July…
Tom Morello has set a September 25 release date for his new solo album Everyone Gets Everything They…
Phoebe Bridgers has officially unveiled the track list for Lost Weekend after a leak pushed the highly anticipated…
Phantom Lounge’s new single “Smarter Than You” turns the irritation of unsolicited advice into a compact blast of…
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are heading home for a fresh round of Australian dates, capped by a two-day Croxton Block Party in Melbourne.
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