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Watch The Smashing Pumpkins, Lorde, Yungblud and more on Lollapalooza 2026 livestream

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Lollapalooza has announced its 2026 livestream lineup.Among the artists you'll be able to watch from the comfort of your own home are The Smashing Pumpkins, Lorde, Yungblud, The xx, Wet Leg, Turnstile, Geese, Wolf Alice, The Neighbourhood, sombr, Empire of the Sun, beabadoobee and... Read More.

Michael Stipe debuts new song from upcoming solo album

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Michael Stipe fans have been patiently waiting for his long-in-the works solo album, and it appears as though he's giving them a preview of what's to come.The R.E.M. frontman has just debuted a new song, "Hum Desiderata," on the sound... Read More.

Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte drop new releases ahead of joint tour

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte are about to hit the road together on a U.S. tour, and to celebrate, both bands have put out new releases.The "Bat Country" metallers have dropped an EP called STATICA, featuring four new songs. The tracks lean into a... Read More.

Listen to new songs from Mod Sun, Johnny Marr, Karen O and more

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Here are some of the new songs released by alternative artist on this New Music Friday:Mod Sun has premiered a new track called "2am," which follows his May single, "Mirror.""I made '2am' on my first trip to Nashville before I... Read More.

Ministry details final album and announces first leg of farewell tour

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Ministry is closing up shop.Al Jourgensen's long-running synth-pop-turned-industrial-metal outfit will release one final album called Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery) on Oct. 30.You can listen to the first single, "Burned Out," out now."I'm f****** done," Jourgensen says in... Read More.

Oliver Tree celebration of live event to be held Saturday

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

A celebration of life event honoring the late Oliver Tree will take place Saturday in Santa Cruz, California. The event will include "live music, tribute videos from Oliver's life, and various speakers from Oliver's friends and family," according to a post on the "Life... Read More.

Greta Van Fleet announces Chicago underplay show

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Greta Van Fleet has announced an intimate underplay show at Chicago's Metro venue.The "Highway Tune" rockers will play the 1,100-capacity room on July 31, the same day their new single, "Saw You Stand," is set to drop.Tickets go on sale Friday at 2 p.m.... Read More.

Jack White covers Free with Chris Robinson; Billie Joe Armstrong rocks Mott the Hoople with Bruce Dickinson

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Thursday night was a night of all-star rock collaborations.Jack White's concert in Chicago featured a surprise appearance from Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. The "She Talks to Angels" singer joined the "Seven Nation Army" rocker for a rendition of the Free song "I'm a... Read More.

Hole’s ‘Pretty on the Inside,’ ‘Live Through This’ and ’Celebrity Skin’ to be reissued

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Hole's first three albums - 1991's Pretty on the Inside, 1994's Live Through This and 1998's Celebrity Skin - are being reissued.Each title will be released Sept. 18 in multiple formats, including exclusive color, zoetrope and standard black vinyl, and will feature remastered audio.The... Read More.

Everything will be alright, alright: Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins reflects on 25th anniversary of ‘Bleed American’

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Jimmy Eat World's 2001 album Bleed American turns 25 Friday. The record took the Arizona rockers from beloved underground emo band to chart-topping stars thanks to its breakout single, "The Middle."Speaking with ABC Audio, frontman Jim Adkins recalls when he first started to realize... Read More.

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Watch The Smashing Pumpkins, Lorde, Yungblud and more on Lollapalooza 2026 livestream

Michael Stipe debuts new song from upcoming solo album

Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte drop new releases ahead of joint tour

Listen to new songs from Mod Sun, Johnny Marr, Karen O and more

Ministry details final album and announces first leg of farewell tour

Oliver Tree celebration of live event to be held Saturday

Greta Van Fleet announces Chicago underplay show

Jack White covers Free with Chris Robinson; Billie Joe Armstrong rocks Mott the Hoople with Bruce Dickinson

Hole’s ‘Pretty on the Inside,’ ‘Live Through This’ and ’Celebrity Skin’ to be reissued

Everything will be alright, alright: Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins reflects on 25th anniversary of ‘Bleed American’

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