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Top 10 Guitar Riffs Played at Guitar Center, According to CEO Gabe Dalporto

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto reveals the most popular riffs played in stores, including Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water."

Rolling Stone · 33m ago

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Noah Kahan Celebrates First No. 1 Album by Splurging on Airplane Wi-Fi

35m ago

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All Things Go Festival 2026 Features Hayley Williams, Mitski, Ethel Cain, and More

44m ago

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All Things Go DC Reveals 2026 Lineup Featuring Hayley Williams and Mitski

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MUNA, Brandi Carlile, and Lola Young Added to All Things Go Festival in D.C.

MUNA, Brandi Carlile, and Lola Young are now part of the All Things Go festival lineup in Washington D.C., performing alongside previously announced headliners Hayley Williams and Mitski.

57m agoBillboard

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Alex Ligertwood, known for vocals with Santana and Jeff Beck, dies at 79

Scottish musician Alex Ligertwood, who sang and wrote for Santana for 15 years in the 1980s and early 1990s, has passed away at 79.

1h agoRolling Stone

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Parts & Labor: The Catchiest Noise-Rock Band

Parts & Labor, once the catchiest noise-rock band, combined serrated synth-blurts and overdriven drumming with huge, hearty rock songs and undeniable hooks.

1h agoStereogum

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Mariah Carey’s "Always Be My Baby" Hit No. 1 on Hot 100 in 1996

On May 4, 1996, Mariah Carey achieved her 11th chart-topping single when "Always Be My Baby," from her album "Daydream," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked the third No. 1 hit from that album.

1h agoBillboard

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Jack Antonoff Mocks Ticketmaster for Blaming Scalpers Over Harry Styles Tickets

Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff criticizes Ticketmaster's claim of "catching scalpers" in the Harry Styles ticket fiasco, implying the company itself is at fault.

1h agoNME

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The Avalanches Hint at New Album with Retro-Futuristic Alternate Reality Game

The Avalanches have launched an elaborate alternate reality game, following up on their social media hints from last fall about a new album. The campaign included wiping their Instagram and revealing a new logo.

1h agoStereogum

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Kanye West Faces Copyright Trial Over Alleged Uncleared Samples in Donda Tracks

A Los Angeles federal court will hear copyright claims concerning early versions of "Hurricane" and "Moon" from Kanye West's 2021 album, Donda, centering on allegations of uncleared samples.

1h agoBillboard

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LCD Soundsystem, Jack White, Geese, and Dijon Slated for Iron Blossom 2026

The Iron Blossom Festival in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a blockbuster lineup for its 2026 edition, featuring LCD Soundsystem, Jack White, Geese, and Dijon. The festival will take place on September 19-20 at Midtown Green.

1h agoStereogum

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Adam Scott Auditioned for Hellraiser 6, Despite Dying in Hellraiser 4

Adam Scott, who previously died in "Hellraiser 4," tried out for "Hellraiser 6," jokingly thinking "Maybe they won't notice." He has since returned to horror, starring in Damian McCarthy's "Hokum."

2h agoNME

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Cola Debuts Final Single "Haveluck Country" Ahead of New Album Release

Montreal post-punk band Cola releases "Haveluck Country" today, the last single before their new album, "Cost Of Living Adjustment," drops this Friday. The album has already teased tracks like "Hedgesitting," "Conflagration Mindset," and "S

2h agoStereogum

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Nearly half of all songs uploaded to Deezer are AI-generated

While AI-generated content makes up almost 50% of uploads to Deezer, it accounts for less than three percent of total listening time on the platform.

2h agoNME

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Former Santana Singer Alex Ligertwood Dies at 79

Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish musician renowned for his multiple tenures as Santana’s lead singer, has passed away at 79. His daughter announced that Ligertwood died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday at his Santa Monica home.

2h agoStereogum

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Rick Levy Appointed CEO of Paladin Artists Amidst Acquisition Talks for Entourage Talent

Paladin Artists names Rick Levy as CEO as the company enters advanced discussions to acquire Entourage Talent. Entourage founder Wayne Forte has served on Paladin's board since its 2021 inception.

2h agoBillboard

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Jake Paul Reacts to Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Mention

During her "Saturday Night Live" monologue, Olivia Rodrigo gave a shout-out to her former "Bizaardvark" co-star and "acting legend"-turned-professional-boxer, Jake Paul. Paul responded, expressing his pride and acknowledging their shared vi

2h agoBillboard

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Suno’s Series D Ambitions: Why Silicon Valley is Betting Against the Star System

As AI music generator Suno pursues a massive new funding round, the divide between the generative frontier and the traditional music industry has never been wider.

2h ago

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Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones Release New Songs from Broadway’s ‘Just in Time’

Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan and "The Pitt" star Isa Briones, currently audience favorites in the hit Bobby Darin musical on Broadway, have debuted new tracks from "Just in Time."

2h agoBillboard

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Glen Matlock Documentary

Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock offers his essential perspective on the birth of British

2h agoRolling Stone

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The Alternative Number Ones: Garbage’s “#1 Crush”

This article from Stereogum explores Garbage's hit song "#1 Crush" as part of "The Alternative Number Ones" series, a series focusing on songs that topped alternative charts.

2h agoStereogum

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Hunter Biden addresses viral Fakemink photo from Coachella

Hunter Biden comments on the photo with Fakemink at Coachella that many believed to be AI-generated.

3h agoNME

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Dave Grohl: "I Was So Pissed" About Renaming Foo Fighters' New Album Due to 'Wicked'

Dave Grohl revealed his frustration over renaming the Foo Fighters' 12th album, citing a conflict with the Wicked: For Good movie. He shared that a line from "Your Favorite Toy" ultimately inspired the new title for their just-released reco

3h agoBillboard

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Suno Seeks Series D Funding After $250M November Raise

Suno is currently in a Series D funding round, anticipated to equal or exceed the $250 million the company secured just six months ago.

3h agoBillboard

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Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band Philadelphia Show Rescheduled for May 30

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's Philadelphia concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena, originally set for May 8, has been postponed to May 30 due to the 76ers playoff schedule.

4h agoBillboard

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Stanley Simmons, featuring sons of KISS legends, to release debut album ‘Dancing While The World Is Ending’

Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, are set to release their debut album, ‘Dancing While The World Is Ending.’ Their band, Stanley Simmons, leans into folk-rock rather than glam metal, offering a dist

4h agoNME

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Mitski Explains Decision to Forego a “Proper Tour”

Mitski has revealed her reasons for not embarking on a traditional tour, stating she is currently more focused on writing new music.

5h agoNME

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Carmine Appice Addresses Led Zeppelin Rumors After John Bonham's Death

Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice clarifies rumors about being considered for Led Zeppelin in 1980, following the death of John Bonham.

5h agoNME

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Major Stars to Boycott Met Gala Sponsored by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

New York City is seeing protest posters emerge, encouraging a boycott of the "Bezos Met Gala" due to the Amazon billionaire’s backing of the event.

5h agoNME

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