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The Cranberries announce new live album, 'Live at The London Astoria II, 1994'

Posted today at 11:50am

'Live at The London Astoria II, 1994' album artwork. (Island/UMe)

The Cranberries have announced a new live album called Live at The London Astoria II, 1994.

The set, due out Sept. 4, was recorded in between the release of the band's 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, and their 1994 sophomore effort, No Need to Argue. It includes performances of songs such as "Linger" and "Dreams," as well as "Zombie" before it was officially released.

"This was our first concert back in London after achieving such success in America," says drummer Fergal Lawler in a statement. "We were delighted to see a few of our hardcore fans at the front of the stage, I think we felt proud that all our hard work had finally come to fruition."

The Cranberries released their final studio album, In the End, in 2019. It includes the final vocal recordings from frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, who died in 2018.

Social Distortion premieres video for 'Born to Kill' track 'Tonight'

Posted today at 10:30am

Social Distortion performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes)

Social Distortion has premiered the video for "Tonight," a track off the band's new album, Born to Kill.

The clip follows a young couple as they hang around town in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in between footage of frontman Mike Ness strumming an acoustic guitar. Half of the couple is played by Ness' son, Johnny Angel Rios-Ness.

"The two generations deliver star turns, weaving Ness' riveting performance with a narrative inspired by the song's tribute to his wife of more than three decades, Christine," a press release reads.

You can watch the "Tonight" video on YouTube.

Born to Kill, which dropped in May, marks the first Social D album in 15 years. The record's title track was released as its lead single.

Social Distortion will launch a North American headlining tour July 17 in Montreal.

Interpol shares new song 'Iron City' off upcoming 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' album

Posted today at 10:00am

'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' album artwork. (Partisan Records)

Interpol has premiered a new song called "Iron City," a track off the band's upcoming album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton.

The lyrics reference Interpol's hometown of New York City with the opening line, "Alone in Central Park when/ Nothing seems to happen."

This Mirror Weighs a Ton, the eighth Interpol album and the follow-up to 2022's The Other Side of Make-Believe, drops Aug. 28. "Iron City" marks the third song to be released off the record, following "See Out Loud" and the title track.

Interpol will launch a U.S. tour July 31 in Denver.

As 'Bring Me to Life' goes Diamond, Evanescence references the early days on new album

Posted today at 5:00am

Amy Lee from Evanescence performs at Marvel Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

Evanescence's 2003 breakout hit "Bring Me to Life" was certified Diamond by the RIAA in June. As the legacy of "Bring Me to Life" continues to grow, frontwoman Amy Lee throws it back to that era of the band with the lyrics from their latest album, Sanctuary.

In the opening verse of the Sanctuary song "Forever Without You," Lee sings, "This is the last tear fallen/ this is the last open door," which references the titles of Evanescence's first two records, 2003's Fallen and 2006's The Open Door.

"I'm making a reference to the early days, I guess, to kind of explain to anybody listening that I'm talking about the past," Lee tells ABC Audio.

She continues, "I think dropping those in 'Forever Without You' is sort of the entrance to the song where I'm saying, 'Hey, we're about to, we're about to talk about that time.'"

Even before "Forever Without You," "open door" has been a repeat phrase in the world of Evanescence. Lee opens "Bring Me to Life" with the lyrics, "How can you see into my eyes/ Like open doors?"

"Generally, an open door to me means a way forward," Lee says. "That we're not trapped, and we're not stuck in the past or stuck in one place, that we're free."

"I think the quest for freedom, freedom in your heart, is a big theme that has been with me from the beginning," she adds.

Evanescence is currently touring the U.S. in support of Sanctuary.

Of Monsters and Men announce new US tour dates

Posted yesterday at 5:00pm

Of Monsters and Men perform onstage during 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 2 at the Empire Polo Club on April 22, 2016 in Indio, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

Of Monsters and Men have announced a new run of U.S. tour dates.

The headlining outing stretches Sept. 20 in Shelburne, Vermont, to Oct. 4 in San Antonio. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit OfMonstersandMen.com.

Of Monsters and Men will be touring in continued support of their latest album, 2025's All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade. You can also catch their summer U.S. tour, which kicks off July 14 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

50th anniversary Ramones tribute concert announced, featuring Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker & more

Posted yesterday at 2:00pm

A Ramones tribute concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic punk band's 1976 self-titled debut album will take place Aug. 30 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

The event will feature the inaugural performance by the Cretin Family, a supergroup made up of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone and Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong.

"The Ramones are the blueprint," Barker says in a statement. "Punk rock wouldn't be what it is today without them. I'm honored to celebrate 50 years of one of the greatest bands ever!!!"

The night will be hosted by actor John Travolta, and will also feature a double feature screening of the iconic 1976 horror film Carrie and Travolta's directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Additionally, artist Shepard Fairey will perform a DJ set.

Tickets are on sale now.

The Ramones album was released on April 23, 1976, and spawned the seminal punk anthem "Blitzkrieg Bop." A 50th anniversary picture disc vinyl pressing of the album will be released July 17.

Ben Folds announces 30th anniversary 'Ben Folds Five' reissue

Posted yesterday at 12:45pm

'Ben Folds Five' reissue artwork. (Capitol/UMe)

Ben Folds has announced a deluxe reissue of his 1995 debut self-titled album with his band Ben Folds Five in honor of its 30th anniversary.

The package is due out Sept. 4. It includes a remastered edition of the original album alongside a collection of early demos and outtakes dubbed Shelved First Attempt.

You can listen to the Shelved First Attempt version of the song "Underground" out now.

"Here's my 59-year-old self's take on the album we made when I was 28: Overall, it's good!" Folds writes in the reissue's liner notes. "It's NOT the kind of record you'd hear produced these days. It's pretty rough and tumble, mostly in a good way. And it's emphatically unique."

Along with the reissue, the original Ben Folds Five lineup — Folds, bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jessee — will reunite for their first run of live shows in 13 years. The full details of the trek have yet to be announced.

Foo Fighters announce concert celebrating 30th anniversary of Connecticut's Mohegan Sun

Posted yesterday at 12:00pm

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs onstage during Harley-Davidson's Homecoming Festival at Veterans Park on July 15, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Harley-Davidson)

Foo Fighters have announced a concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mohegan Sun casino and entertainment complex, which is located in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The show will take place Oct. 4 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

For all ticket info, visit FooFighters.com.

The Mohegan Sun show will be a relatively more intimate performance compared to the stadiums Foo Fighters will be playing on their North American Take Cover tour, which kicks off in August. The trek supports the new Foos album, Your Favorite Toy.

In other Foos news, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced Foo Fighters Fan Day, which will take place Aug. 10 at the Cleveland museum. The celebration will include film screenings and Foo Fighters trivia contests.

Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

For more info, visit RockHall.com.

Listen to U2's new single, ‘Street of Dreams’

Posted yesterday at 11:10am

Artwork for U2's new single 'Street of Dreams' (Island Records)

U2 is finally giving fans a preview of their next album.

The Irish rockers have just dropped the new track “Street of Dreams,” the first single off the band’s yet-to-be announced studio album.

U2 has also released a video to accompany the track, which they shot in May near Plaza Santo Domingo in Mexico City. The video shoot was marred by bad weather, although it didn’t stop a huge crowd of fans from gathering to watch the filming. During the shoot, thunder and rain caused their generator to crash. U2 wound up taking cover in a nearby apartment, with the resident allowing the band to film off their balcony.

U2’s upcoming album will be their first full album in nine years. Their last release, Songs of Experience, came out in December 2017. They did release two EPs with new material — Days of Ash and Easter Lily — in February and April, respectively.

The new music comes during a year when U2 will be celebrating a huge milestone. September will mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, which happened after Larry Mullen Jr. posted an ad seeking musicians to form a band on the noticeboard at Dublin’s Mount Temple Comprehensive.

Alabama Shakes announce new album, 'I Must Be Dreaming'

Posted yesterday at 10:00am

'I Must Be Dreaming' album artwork. (Island Records)

Alabama Shakes have announced a new album called I Must Be Dreaming.

The record is due out Aug. 28. It marks the "Hold On" outfit's third full-length effort and their first in over 10 years.

"There's a double meaning to it," frontwoman Brittany Howard says of the I Must Be Dreaming title. "It could be saying, 'I must be dreaming, because the world is so f****** crazy right now.' But it could also mean, 'I must be dreaming, because the world is so incredibly beautiful.' Both those things can be true at once."

I Must Be Dreaming includes the previously released songs "Another Life" and "American Dream." A third cut, titled "I Feel Hope Coming," will premiere Friday.

Alabama Shakes released two albums, 2012's Boys & Girls and 2015's Sound & Color, before going on hiatus in 2018. They got back together at the end of 2024 for a surprise show before officially announcing their reunion.

Alabama Shakes will launch a U.S. tour July 24 in Tacoma, Washington.

Here's the I Must Be Dreaming track list:

"Tea Time"
"Another Life"
"Garden"
"I Feel Hope Coming"
"Time"
"Friends"
"Easy"
"How Love's Supposed to Go"
"Waist Deep"
"American Dream"
"Tied to You"

Green Day announces 'NIMRODS' soundtrack

Posted yesterday at 9:30am

'NIMRODS' soundtrack artwork. (Reprise Records)

Green Day has announced the soundtrack to the band's upcoming NIMRODS movie.

The album, due out July 31, features Green Day classics — including "Basket Case," "Longview" and "Wake Me Up When September Ends" — as well as live recordings and a brand new track called "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P."

You can listen to "I'm Never Gonna R.I.P." and watch its accompanying video, which features footage from NIMRODS, streaming now on YouTube.

The NIMRODS soundtrack also includes contributions from The Paradox, Ultra Q and actress Mckenna Grace, as well as the film's fictional band, Analog Dogs.

In NIMRODS, three friends, played by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman and Ryan Foust, embark on a road trip under the mistaken belief that their band, the aforementioned Analog Dogs, scored a gig opening for Green Day on New Year's Eve. The movie is said to be inspired by Green Day's early van touring days.

The cast also includes Grace, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen and Bobby Lee.

NIMRODS premieres in theaters on Aug. 14.

Noah Kahan is 'always exercising' his writing 'muscle' while on tour

Posted yesterday at 5:00am

Noah Kahan's current tour in support of his latest album, The Great Divide, hits Boston's Fenway Park Tuesday for the first of four sold-out shows. But even in the middle of this massive world tour, Noah said he's already thinking about his next album, because he didn't do that last time he toured.

"Yeah, I'm always writing. I think a mistake I made in the last tour was I didn't think about writing at all and I just wanted to focus on tour," he told ABC Audio.

As a result, when Noah did sit down to try to write the album that became The Great Divide, he became depressed and anxious. He ended up having what he's referred to as an "OCD meltdown," which required him to go back on medication. So, this time around, Noah is trying to make sure that doesn't happen.

"Now I'm making sure I'm always exercising the muscle, and continuing to be creative and try to discover more about myself," he said. "And not just, you know, live in the praise or the negativity or whatever it is. You know, trying to, like, have control over the creative as time goes on and things get crazy."

But that doesn't mean he's not enjoying the tour, which is going to take him to Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. As he told ABC Audio, one of his favorite things is being onstage and hearing his fans singing his songs back to him.

"That's the best feeling in the world," he said. "I mean, there's a lot of lyrics in there, so people's linguistic skills are definitely high right now. And people knowing the lyrics always means the world to me."

Pearl Jam auctioning signed poster in support of Venezuela

Posted Monday evening

Pearl Jam is auctioning off a signed poster to raise money in support of relief efforts in Venezuela, which has been devastated by a pair of powerful earthquakes that hit the country on June 24.

The poster is from PJ's set at the 2021 Ohana Encore festival and is signed by all of the band members. It was created by the design duo Ames Bros, which was cofounded by bassist Jeff Ament's brother Barry Ament.

"Every dollar raised from this auction will go directly to those in need," reads a post to the Ames Bros Instagram. "A huge thank you to the incredible folks at Pearl Jam for generously donating this signed poster to make this fundraiser possible."

Bidding is open now through Friday at 10 a.m. PT via AmesBrosShop.com.

Other bands who've announced their support for Venezuela include Metallica and Rush.

Snow Patrol announces 20th anniversary 'Eyes Open' shows

Posted Monday afternoon

Snow Patrol has announced a pair of concerts celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's 2006 album, Eyes Open.

The shows will take place Sept. 21 and 22 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

"We knew we wanted to do a show or two to celebrate the anniversary and so we picked one of our favourite venues we have ever played," Snow Patrol writes in a Facebook post. "We will be playing the album in order in its entirety for the first time ever, and afterwards some more hits from across the years and maybe even a deep cut or two."

You can access a presale by preordering the upcoming Eyes Open 20th anniversary reissue via Snow Patrol's U.K. web store. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday.

For all ticket info, visit SnowPatrol.com.

Eyes Open marked Snow Patrol's fourth album and spawned the band's breakout hit, "Chasing Cars." The 20th anniversary reissue will be released July 24.

The most recent Snow Patrol album is 2024's The Forest Is the Path. They put out a new single called "These Alarms" with Kylie Minogue on July 1.

U2 releasing new single on Tuesday

Posted Monday afternoon

U2 on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! '2017/Photo creedit: ABC/Randy Holmes

There's more new music on the way from U2.

The Irish rockers announced they’re dropping a new single, "Street of Dreams," on Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. They also shared a snippet of the song, along with a clip of the accompanying music video.

U2 shot the video for "Street of Dreams" in Mexico City in June. They shared a clip of the shoot on Instagram and wrote in the caption that they "Hopped a bus in Mexico City, destination: Street of Dreams." They also included what is likely a lyric from the song, "'Justice an obsession, love is a procession down the street of dreams.'"

At the time of the video shoot, a press release announced that the song will appear on U2's yet-to-be announced album, which is expected to be released later this year.

U2’s next album will be their first album of new material since 2017’s Songs of Experience. They did release two EPs with new material — Days of Ash and Easter Lily — in February and April, respectively.

My Chemical Romance debuts 'Conventional Weapons' track 'Ambulance' live during Scotland show

Posted Monday morning

"Ambulance" single artwork. (Reprise Records)

My Chemical Romance's show in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday featured an unconventional setlist choice.

The concert featured the live debut of the song "Ambulance," a track off My Chem's Conventional Weapons compilation.

Conventional Weapons consisted of 10 tracks released in pairs in 2012 and 2013. The set marked the final official MCR release prior to the band's breakup in March 2013.

My Chemical Romance is currently touring Europe while celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album, The Black Parade. The trek will come to U.S. stadiums starting in August.

MCR is also releasing a deluxe reissue of their 2010 album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys on Friday.

Wolf Alice covers Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' at London show

Posted Monday morning

Wolf Alice attends The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Wolf Alice brought their friends and a surprise cover to their massive homecoming show at London's Finsbury Park on Sunday.

The concert, which featured opening sets by The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li and others, included a rendition of the Nirvana anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit."

The rest of the set list included songs from each of Wolf Alice's four albums, including their latest, 2025's The Clearing.

Wolf Alice just put out a new song called "Gospel Oak" on Thursday. The track will be included on The Clearing: B Sides, a collection of previously unreleased recordings from The Clearing sessions, due out Aug. 21.

Wolf Alice's upcoming touring plans include playing a one-off show in New York City on July 29, followed by performances at festivals including Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees and All Things Go DC. They're also opening for select dates on Olivia Rodrigo's U.S. tour.

Watch teaser for Oasis' reunion documentary, 'Don't Look Back in Anger'

Posted Monday morning

Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher walkout together during their Oasis Live ’25 world tour at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

A new teaser for the upcoming Oasis documentary, Don't Look Back in Anger, is out now.

The 46-second clip features footage of the "Wonderwall" outfit rehearsing ahead of their gigantic 2025 reunion tour, which ended the long and public feud between formerly estranged brothers brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher.

"I just don't see myself on stage with Liam, I just don't see it," Noel says in a voiceover.

Of course, Noel and Liam did get back onstage together to reform Oasis for the first time in 16 years. The 2025 tour included sold-out shows in stadiums around the world, including MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Don't Look Back in Anger will premiere Sept. 11 in select IMAX and cinemas worldwide. It'll then be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. later in the year.

Oasis is also set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 class. The induction ceremony takes place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, "Wonderwall" has become the unofficial anthem for England's national soccer team, which advanced in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sunday after beating Mexico 3-2.

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The Smashing Pumpkins 'reverted back to our old roles' in reuniting with Butch Vig, says Billy Corgan

Posted Monday morning

Billy Corgan performs onstage during the 2026 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 11, 2026 in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)

The Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream is now a recurring one.

Back in May, Billy Corgan announced that the "1979" rockers had reunited with Butch Vig, who produced 1993's Siamese Dream and the band's 1991 debut, Gish, for a new song.

In working with Vig again, Corgan tells ABC Audio it felt like going back in time into the '90s.

"Getting back in the room with Butch was so amazing, because everybody in the band just went back to their 1993 role," Corgan says. "Like, Butch was dad, and everyone just kind of sat with their hands folded and waited for Butch to tell us what to do."

He adds, "It was really funny to watch after 32 or [33] years to see how everybody literally just reverted back to our old roles."

As for the song itself, Corgan says, "It's for a project we can't talk about yet, it's kind of just a one-off at the moment."

In addition to reuniting with Vig, the Pumpkins are preparing for their Rats in a Cage U.S. tour, which launches in September. The trek will feature one set dedicated to 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness album, and then a second set of career-spanning songs.

Meanwhile, a Pumpkins tribute album called Sending Hearts to All My Dearies, featuring artists including Tame Impala, Palaye Royale, Meg Myers, Nita Strauss and Des Rocs, is due out Aug. 14.

Wolf Alice announces 'The Clearing: B Sides' collection

Posted about a week ago

'The Clearing: B Sides' artwork. (RCA Records)

Wolf Alice has announced The Clearing: B Sides, a collection of three songs recorded during the sessions for the band's latest album, 2025's The Clearing.

"These are a few songs we made during The Clearing that didn't make it on the final record, but are ones we love very much, including a cover with two of our fave singers Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena," Wolf Alice says in a statement. "We're happy to have found a home for them for you to hear. Enjoy."

The tracks are called "Gospel Oak," "Hammond Song" and "Hit the Sky." "Gospel Oak" is out now, and the other two will premiere digitally in the coming weeks ahead of a vinyl release on Aug. 21.

The original The Clearing marked Wolf Alice's fourth album, and spawned the singles "Bloom Baby Bloom" and "White Horses."

Wolf Alice's upcoming touring plans include playing Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees and All Things Go DC, and opening for select dates on Olivia Rodrigo's U.S. tour.