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62 years ago in April 1964 something historic happened on Billboard’s Hot 100
By Carlos Passage There was no Spotify… No YouTube… No TikTok… Few TV channels… There were no downloads, no cell phones, no iPads, no laptops… MTV wouldn’t come out for another 20 years… Adults hated rock and roll, as did the most conservative parts of the church… Yet it happened… This is the all-time Top […]
Grupo Niche and Nathy Peluso headline a historic night at the Hollywood Bowl
The legendary salsa ensemble Grupo Niche and Argentine artist Nathy Peluso will co-headline a special show on July 15 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where they will share the stage for the first time in a unique, one-night-only format bringing together two of the most vibrant forces in Latin music. Recognized for her versatile and […]
U2 releases new EP titled ‘Easter Lily’
It’s Easter, and U2 is releasing this six-song EP, which comes shortly after the release last month of another mini-album, “Days of Ash,” which came out on Ash Wednesday. “Days of Ash” was U2’s response to the chaotic times the world is experiencing, while “Easter Lily” is a collection of much more reflective songs that […]
Grupo Firme releases its first mariachi song with its new track, “Cabrón y Medio.”
The Mexican group, which kicks off its tour in Colombia on April 18, takes a break from banda music and treats its fans to its mariachi adventure. By Carlos Passage Grupo Firme is exploring new territory and has made its debut in the mariachi genre, proudly sharing the joy of Mexican folklore with the world […]
james K ‘Friend’ remix album announced featuring Roza Terenzi, Objekt, more
The remix collection is due to arrive on 24th April via AD 93. james K has announced the release of a new remix EP to accompany her 2025 album, ‘Friend’. Reimagining tracks from the AD 93-released album – one of DJ Mag’s favourites of 2025 – the new release features contributions from of K Wata, […]
Shakira and her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour are coming back to the United States
by Laura Wagner Shakira and her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour are coming back to the United States. The tour has confirmed 13 concerts so far and kicks off in June. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran will visit 13 North American stadiums this summer and is produced by Live Nation. The tour begins […]
Fast News: Music news from around the world
By Carlos Passage 1. Madonna, John Legend, and dozens of other celebrities are calling for the immediate closure of an ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, and have joined together to sign an open letter published Monday on change.com “Children belong in schools and playgrounds, not detention centers. We urge the federal government and CoreCivic […]
Rebekah announces new album, ‘Industrial Mind’, shares ‘Synthetic Collapse’
“It was overwhelming to focus on one sound, so I explored everything,” Rebekah said of the LP. Rebekah has shared details of a new album, ‘Industrial Mind’. Set for release on 29th May, the 13-track album marks her first full-length project since 2017’s ‘Fear Paralysis’, expanding on the industrial techno style of her previous work […]
Reading & Leeds Festival unveil new dance music stage for 2026, The Warehouse
Sets will come from Skepta b2b Prospa, Mall Grab, Omar+, Silva Bumpa and more. Reading & Leeds have unveiled a new stage devoted to dance music, called The Warehouse. The new purpose-built home for electronic music on site will be open at both Reading and Leeds festivals, and will take in sets from acts from […]
