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Judy Collins has announced a sprawling farewell tour that will begin this summer. Billed as the “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Tour, Collins’ will first play a few “warmup” shows in June of this year, followed by the official start of the tour on July 4 at the “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together” celebration

R.E.M.’sMichael Stipehas given an update on his debut solo album, admitting that it has “taken longer than I wanted”. The singer has only released a handful of songs under his own name since his former band split amicably in 2011,including ‘I Played The Fool’ with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer and Travis Barkerearlier this weekfor the

In February of 1968, the Beatles gathered in EMI Studios to shoot a pair of videos for their song “Lady Madonna,” their first single of that year. Back then, of course, they weren’t called “music videos,” but instead “promotional films.” And as was often the case with the Beatles, the original plan turned into something

The Pretty Recklesshave announced their new album ‘Dear God’ with the thrashy lead single ‘When I Wake Up’ –listenbelow. The New York band, led byTaylor Momsen, will release their fifth studio album via Fearless Recordson June26and you can pre-order your copyhere. The record will include their 2025 single ‘For I Am Death’, and now they

Phil Campbell, who played guitar in Motorhead from 1984 until their disbandment in 2015, has died. He was 64 years old. The news was shared by his family on social media, who noted that his passing occurred after “a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation.” Last month, Campbell canceled

Neil Youngis channeling his anger at the Trump administration into a new album as he has revealed he is currently in the studio. READ MORE:Neil Young live at Glastonbury 2025: a no frills set that proves that sometimes, the old ways are the best In an update shared to hisNeil Young Archives, he said he

The best reissues, box sets, deluxe editions and other archival releases of the past three months were a slim lot. That’s to be expected, though, following the year-end rush bythe record companies to issue many of last year’s greatest sets during the final few weeks leading to the holiday season. Still, some great collections were

Fearne Cotton has reflected on the “shame” she experienced after learning of her ex-partner Ian Watkins’ child sex crimes. The TV and radio presenter dated the formerLostprophetsfrontmanfor a period in 2005, while she was working onBBC Radio 1as well asTopOfThePops. In 2013, Watkins pleaded guilty to 13 sex offences, including the attempted rape of a

A concert movie showcasing the last full-length John Lennon concerts is coming to theaters. The multi-camera Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC movie was filmed during two massive live shows held on Aug. 30, 1972, at Madison Square Garden. Lennon, Ono and the Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory appeared before

Billie Eilish could make her big screen acting debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s classic novelThe Bell Jarhelmed byWomen Talking’sSarah Polley. READ MORE:Billie Eilish live in London: another sublime stint from an eternal star The singer is reportedly in advanced talks to take on the lead role in the project. She previously acted in

Aerosmith fans have new music to listen to, thanks to legendary bassist Tom Hamilton, who returns with the debut full-length release by his new band, Close Enemies. The Close Enemies album hits the shelves Friday (Mar. 13) and fans can preorder the record now. UCR is pleased to present an exclusive preview of the entire

George Michael: The Faith Tour is set to arrive in cinemas later this year alongside an 18-track live album of previously unheard performances. READ MORE:George Michael Obituary: 1963-2016 Footage was shot at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy during the European leg of Michael’s ‘Faith’ tour in 1988. Directed by the singer’s longtime collaborators Andy Morahan

Eagles will celebrate the 50th anniversary (a little bit late) of their One of These Nights album with a new deluxe edition featuring previously unreleased music. The expanded set arrives May 1 featuring a new mix of the original album, plus Dolby Atmos and high resolution mixes as well. An unreleased 1975 concert featuring a

Dead Kennedys‘ former frontman Jello Biafra has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. The 67-year-old punk legend was taken to hospital on Saturday (March 7) after he came down with a hemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure. In a statement via his record label Alternative Tentacles on Instagram, Biafra said: ”I hopped out of

John Fogerty has extended his ongoing Legacy Tour into October, adding a string of shared concerts with Steve Winwood. Major stops include Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago and Miami, among others. See a complete list of dates, cities and venues below. The new Winwood dates are followed by an asterisk. Tickets go on sale at 10AM

Ringo Starrhas announced his new album ‘LongLongRoad’ and shared the lead single ‘It’s Been Too Long’ –listenbelow. READ MORE:The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatness It will be theBeatleslegend’s 22ndsolo album and will see him return to the country sound of his last record, last year’s ‘Look Up’. Like that album, ‘LongLongRoad’ has

Zakk Wylde is currently out on tour doing double duty with both Zakk Sabbath and Black Label Society. The two bands are sharing the stage on a run of dates that kicked off in early March. But as the former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist shares, playing Black Sabbath songs with his popular tribute band Zakk Sabbath,

Aldous Harding has announced her new album ‘Train On The Island’ and shared the first single ‘One Stop’ – listen below. The New Zealand singer-songwriterwill release her fifth studio record and the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Warm Chris’ on May 8 and you can pre-order your copy on CD, standard black vinyl or limited-edition blue vinyl

Dee Sniderexplained how he’d taken too much inspiration from a conversation with Bruce Dickinson, which is why he tried to stage a comeback with Twisted Sister. Snider last month confirmed that he wouldn’t rejoin his bandmates for a reunion 10 years after they retired, citing health reasons. He later gave his blessing to Sebastian Bachcoming

KSI has bought a minority stake in Dagenham & Redbridge FC, hoping to take the non-league team to the Premier League. “I’m so excited to start this journey. It’s gonna be a rollercoaster for sure but I hope to bring Dagenham & Redbridge back to the glory days,” KSI told the club’swebsite. “And once we