London singer-songwriter Lola Young is coming off a breakout year thanks to her hit single “Messy” (from her 2024 album This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway): It reached No. 1 in her native UK and No. 14 in the US,…
Rilo Kilo isn’t the only acclaimed indie band getting the gang back together. Alabama Shakes — the Grammy-winning rock group led by powerhouse singer and guitarist Brittany Howard — have shared the dates for a reunion tour that will have…
Steven and Ian open with a quick recap of the Grammys, including takes on Cowboy Carter winning Album Of The Year, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles still getting awarded trophies in 2025, and the potential star power and cringe…
Hayley Williams has teamed up to perform with Failure frontman Ken Andrews at the recent G*ve A F*ck benefit concert in Los Angeles – check out fan-shot footage below. READ MORE: Paramore: “I hope no young female experiences the shit that…
BLACKPINK singer Lisa has dropped a new single titled ‘Born Again’ in collaboration with Doja Cat and RAYE. READ MORE: BLACKPINK’s Lisa embraces her ‘Rockstar’ status on bombastic new single The new song, alongside its accompanying music video, was released on…
Earlier this week, alt-indie darling d4vd announced the release date of his debut album, Withered after previously releasing the singles “My House Is Not A Home,” “There Goes My Baby,” and “Where’d It Go Wrong?” Tonight, he shared the next…
Clairo lost Best Alternative Music Album at the Grammys this past weekend, but in another, more accurate way, she is winning life. The “Sexy To Someone” singer got “Weird Al” Yankovic to sing for her — sing as her —…
Garbage‘s Shirley Manson has shared that she is auctioning off the dress she wore in the ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ music video for LA wildfire relief. Hosted by the nonprofit organization Give A Fuck Los Angeles and Julien’s Auctions, Manson’s…
The Black Keys have blamed their management for the cancellation of their 2024 tour, while defending their decision to play a Crypto gig. Last April, the band announced the ‘International Players Tour’ to support their 12th album ‘Ohio Players’, which…
As a dedicated Wilco fan, I have watched I Am Trying To Break Your Heart at least eight times. And that apparently is enough times to actually get sucked into I Am Trying To Break Your Heart. At least that’s…
Sónar offers a strong excuse for a European getaway this summer: The full lineup for the 2025 edition of the Barcelona, Spain festival was revealed today (February 6), and it’s a strong, electronic-led roster. New additions to the festival (which…
The Ophelias have announced their first album in four years. Produced by Julien Baker (who previously worked with the introspective indie-rock group on “Neil Young On High”), Spring Grove comes out on April 4. “There’s so much more beyond heartbreak…
Inhaler have shared a new single called ‘Billy (Yeah Yeah Yeah)’ – you can listen to it below. The track serves as the final preview of the Dublin band’s third album ‘Open Wide’, which is due for release tomorrow (February 7)…
Teddy Swims‘ stylist has issued a public apology to Chinese designer Windowsen for copying one of its designs for the 2025 Grammys. READ MORE: Teddy Swims tells us about the life-changing ‘Lose Control’ and “healed” new music at Reading Festival 2024…
Since their hit, gold-certified 2018 single “Hunnybee,” Unknown Mortal Orchestra have released the instrumental album IC-01 Hanoi and followed that with the non-instrumental 2023 project V. Now, they’re going back to the instrumental realm: Today (February 5), the group announced…
Little Simz has shared a cryptic message, leading many fans to speculate a new album is on the way. The English-Nigerian rapper has not released a studio album since ‘NO THANK YOU’ in December 2022, but she closed out 2024…
Tony Iommi has shared an emotional statement following the announcement of Black Sabbath’s final-ever live show. Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer…
Shower Curtain has been a part of the DIY fabric for a minute now. Starting in 2018, Victoria Winter used the project as a bedroom-pop outlet to release a smattering of EPs and singles. Since relocating to New York City…
Over a year ago, The Who’s Pete Townshend let the cat out of the bag that Elton John and Brandi Carlile were making an album together. Now, the project is official: Today (February 5), John and Carlile announced Who Believes…
Now in its seventh year, Bourbon & Beyond 2025 features its biggest lineup yet. The headliners for the four-day music festival, held from September 11-14 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, include Phish, Noah…
Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at steve.hyden@uproxx.com. Hey Steve, I’m excited to see Kendrick Lamar perform at the Super Bowl this year. I…
