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The Flaming Lips Issue Statement Regarding Band’s Split With Steven Drozd
Following Steven Drozd's recent announcement that the Flaming Lips were "done with" him and had ended their 33-year partnership with the multi-instrumentalist, the Lips' drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirk...
Erik Thompson Dec 21, 2025

Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, And Lord Huron Added To Lineup For L.A. Wildfire Anniversary Benefit Concert
Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Lord Huron, and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas have been added to the lineup for the Concert for Altadena, a benefit show hosted by John C. Reilly on January 7 at the Pasadena ...
Erik Thompson Dec 21, 2025

David Gilmour Celebrates Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Claiming UK’s Christmas No. 1 Album
On Friday (December 19), David Gilmour celebrated the news that the 50th anniversary reissue of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here, scored the UK's coveted Christmas No. 1 album. "Raising ...
Erik Thompson Dec 21, 2025

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Shares Spoken Word Rendition Of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Metallica's James Hetfield has released a spoken word rendition of the holiday classic "Twas The Night Before Christmas" (aka "A Visit From St. Nicholas") on the band's Maximum Metallica SiriusXM chan...
Erik Thompson Dec 21, 2025

Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Cher, And Whitney Houston Lead List Of Recipients Of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
On Friday (December 19), the Recording Academy revealed that Paul Simon, Cher, Chaka Khan, and Carlos Santana are set to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards this year, with posthumous honors fo...
Erik Thompson Dec 21, 2025

Steven Drozd Reveals He’s Out Of Flaming Lips After 30-Year Run
Multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd confirmed his departure from the Flaming Lips after over three decades with the band. Drozd accidentally disclosed the news this week on Threads when asked if he was...
Ozzy Dec 18, 2025

Peter Wolf Returns To Touring After Year-Long Break With Six 2026 Shows
Former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf will return to live performance after more than a year off. Wolf and his band the Midnight Travelers have announced six dates starting February 13 in Fall Rive...
Ozzy Dec 18, 2025

Misfits, AC/DC, And Nirvana Among Most Valuable Vinyl Records Sold On Discogs In 2025
Discogs released its list of the 25 most valuable vinyl records sold in 2025, with collectors paying premium prices for rare releases. The Fix's "Vengeance" 7-inch topped the list at $15,000, represen...
Ozzy Dec 18, 2025

Höfner, Maker Of Paul McCartney’s Iconic Violin Bass, Files For Bankruptcy
German instrument company Hfner has filed for bankruptcy after more than 100 years in business. An insolvency administrator will attempt to resolve debts over three months. Hfner is famous for creatin...
Ozzy Dec 18, 2025

Nine Inch Nails, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Among Oscars 2026 Best Original Song Shortlist
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences reduced 65 eligible songs to 15 finalists for the 2026 Best Original Song Oscar. Notable nominees include Ed Sheeran for 'Drive' from F1, and Nine Inc...
Ozzy Dec 18, 2025











