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Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head's 1983 hit "Girlfriend Is Better."

The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music's upcoming compilation album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads's Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th.

"Girlfriend Is Better" is the third single to arrive from Everyone's Getting Involved following Paramore's take on "Burning Down the House" and Lorde's rendition of "Take Me to the River."

Girl in red Marie Ulven Ringheim said, "Talking Heads is an iconic band that helped define my identity when I was a teenager and they continue to inspire young people all around the world. Being a part of this tribute is so sick and I'm super grateful I was given the opportunity. Talking Heads forever!!!!"

Along with the new track, the producer also revealed the track list for the tribute project.

Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense track listing:

1. "Psycho Killer" - Miley Cyrus2. "Heaven" - The National3. "Thank You For Sending Me An Angel" - Blondshell4. "Found A Job" - The Linda Lindas5. "Slippery People" - Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado6. "Burning Down The House" - Paramore7. "Life During Wartime" - Dj Tunez8. "Making Flippy Floppy" - Teezo Touchdown9. "Swamp" - Jean Dawson10. "What A Day That Was" - The Cavemen11. "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" - BADBADNOTGOOD (Feat. Norah Jones) 12. "Once In A Lifetime" - Kevin Abstract13. "Genius Of Love" - Toro y Moi (feat Brijean)14. "Girlfriend Is Better" - girl in red15. "Take Me To The River" - Lorde16. "Crosseyed And Painless" - Chicano Batman (Feat. Money Mark)

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The Outside Lands Music Festival has revealed a star-studded 2024 lineup, which will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson.

The festival will also feature a special country music set performed by Post Malone and a rare live appearance from Grace Jones.

The 16th edition of Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, on August 9 - 11. Tickets to the festival, including three-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes, are on sale now.

Other acts on this year's lineup include The Postal Service, Kaytranada, Jungle, Snoh Aalegra, Gryffin, Young the Giant, Schoolboy Q, Chappell Roan, Renee Rapp, Victoria Monet, The Last Dinner Party and others.

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ABC News Studios have announced a one-hour special featuring "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan's exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi.

"Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There" premieres on April 28, at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

The interview can be watched on the ABC app from smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV).

In the candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and the challenges he and the band faced along the way.

Bon Jovi gives Strahan an honest assessment of his health after a near career-ending vocal cord injury and talks about the band's separation from long-time guitarist Richie Sambora.

Delving into his and the band's early years, he shares intimate anecdotes about his upbringing in New Jersey, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for many of his iconic songs, and reflects on the unwavering support he received from his parents, his wife of 35 years, his family and fans.

Additionally, the special features a behind-the-scenes look at the SXSW premiere of the band's new four-part Hulu documentary, "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story."

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Twenty One Pilots have announced they are delaying the release of their new record Clancy, as they plan to make music videos for every track on the album.

The duo had originally planned to release the 13-track record on May 17 via Fueled By Ramen.

A video posted to Tyler Joseph's social media account says the release data has been moved to May 24.

"When I first told Josh and Mark and everyone on our team that I wanted to do a music video for every song on the album 'Clancy' that's coming out, I told them it's because I love these songs and I believe in them enough to pretend to sing in front of a camera for each one," Joseph said.

He added, "But in order to accomplish that, we need a little bit more time, that's why I'm making this video. We're going to push the album back by one week to May 24. Isn't that exciting! Just a little more time."

The duo first announced their intention to record visuals for every track on the record back in March. Joseph revealed at the time that they had already completed work on eight of the music video, with seven more in the pipeline. The musician confirmed that the two extra videos come from them re-shooting one that was already finished and that one of the songs will have "two versions".

Clancy, which marks the sixth LP from the Columbus duo, is a follow up to their 2021 record Scaled and Icy.

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Halestorm and Evanescence have announced a co-headlining Canadian tour.

The trek kicks off on October 15 in Vancouver and wraps up on October 29 in London, Ontario. The Warning will provide support on the tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Halestorm and Evanescence previously toured the U.S. together in 2021.

Halestorm have reportedly been working on new music to follow their 2022 album, Back From the Dead.

Evanescence and Halestorm 2024 Canadian Tour Dates:

10/15 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *10/16 - Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place *10/18 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome *10/20 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place *10/22 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre *10/25 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell *10/26 - Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre *10/28 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre *10/29 - London, ON @ Budweiser Gardens *

* = w/ The Warning

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Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has announced that his new album, Luck and Strange, will be released on September 6 on Sony Music.

Luck and Strange was recorded over five months in Brighton and London and is Gilmour's first album of new material in nine years. The record was produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew.

Of this new working relationship, Gilmour says, "We invited Charlie to the house, so he came and listened to some demos, and said things like, 'Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?' and 'Do they all fade out? Can't some of them just end?'"

"He has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine," the Pink Floyd guitarist added. "He's very direct and not in any way overawed, and I love that. That is just so good for me because the last thing you want is people just deferring to you".

The majority of the album's lyrics have been composed by Polly Samson, Gilmour's co-writer and collaborator for the past thirty years.

Samson says of the lyrical themes covered on Luck and Strange, "It's written from the point of view of being older; mortality is the constant."

Gilmour elaborates, "We spent a load of time during and after lockdown talking about and thinking about those kind of things."

Samson also found the experience of working with Charlie Andrew liberating, saying, "He wants to know what the songs are about, he wants everyone who's playing on them to have the ideas that are in the lyric informing their playing. I have particularly loved it for that reason".

The album features eight new tracks along with a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers' "Between Two Points" and has artwork and photography by the renowned artist Anton Corbijn.

Musicians contributing to the record include Guy Pratt and Tom Herbert on bass, Adam Betts, Steve Gadd and Steve DiStanislao on drums, Rob Gentry and Roger Eno on keyboards, with string and choral arrangements by Will Gardner. The title track also features the late Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright.

Luck and Strange is available in LP, CD, Blu-Ray & Digital For Pre-Order at https://davidgilmour.lnk.to/LuckandStrange

Gilmour also shared the track "The Piper's Call" from the upcoming album.

Luck and Strange Tracklisting:

1. Black Cat2. Luck and Strange3. The Piper's Call4. A Single Spark5. Vita Brevis6. Between Two Points - with Romany Gilmour7. Dark and Velvet Nights8. Sings9. Scattered

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Everclear have announced a U.S. headlining tour in celebration of the upcoming 25th anniversary of their 2000 album Songs from an American Movie Vol. One.

The 30-date trek kicks off on September 13 in San Francisco and concludes on November 2 in Porterville, California. Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack will provide support.

"This will be a great time to celebrate our album Songs from an American Movie Vol. One, which was created 25 years ago," says frontman Art Alexakis. "A lot of these songs we haven't played in a while or, in some cases, we've never played live before."

"We'll of course be playing the hits and fan favorites too," he added. "It's going to be a fun show for both old school and new fans alike."

Tickets are on sale now.

Tour Dates:

Sept 13 - San Francisco, CA @ August HallSept 15 - Portland, OR @ Crystal BallroomSept 17 - Bend, OR @ Silver Moon BrewingSept 18 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of SpadesSept 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent TheaterSept 20 - Reno, NV @ J ResortSept 21 - Henderson, NV @ Dollar Loan CenterSept 22 - Denver, CO @ Gothic TheatreSept 24 - Emporia, KS @ Emporia Granada TheatreSept 25 - The Colony, TX @ Lava CantinaSept 27 - Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester Performance CenterSept 28 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Neptune Festival (free show)Sept 29 - Winston-Salem, NC @ The RamkatOct 2 - Greenville, SC @ The Foundry at Judson MillOct 3 - Knoxville, TN @ The Back Alley at CreeksideOct 5 - Richmond, VA @ The NationalOct 6 - Huntington, NY @ The ParamountOct 8 - Boston, MA @ RoyaleOct 9 - Portsmouth, NH @ Music HallOct 11 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury LanesOct 12 - Baltimore, MD @ Power Plant LiveOct 13 - Lansing, MI @ Grewal HallOct 16 - Cleveland, OH @ House of BluesOct 17 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event CenterOct 18 - East Moline, IL @ The Rust BeltOct 19 - Jefferson City, MO @ CRMU Healthcare AmphitheaterOct 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ First AvenueOct 24 - Birmingham, AL @ Soundstage at WorkplayOct 25 - Dothan, AL @ The PlantOct 27 - Pelham, TN @ The CavernsNov 2 - Porterville, CA @ Eagle Mountain Casino

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Deep Purple have announced that their new album, =1, will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC.

The first single from the upcoming 13-track album will be unveiled at midnight on April 30.

=1 will be the rock band's first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced longtime member Steve Morse after he left due to personal circumstances in 2022.

"The enigmatic title '=1' symbolizes the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence," said a statement announcing the album. "Everything equals one."

The statement added, "Its full meaning will be revealed in the coming weeks, with the artwork also playing its part. Fans have already been speculating after mysterious equations and depictions of multiverses appeared in London, Paris, and Berlin in recent days."

=1 will be released as limited CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewelcase), 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Ltd. Crystal Clear 2LP (180g) and Ltd. Box Set (CD+DVD Digipak, 2LP black Gatefold, 3x exclusive 10" vinyl editions featuring live recordings from Deep Purple's 2022 tour, exclusive Collector's T-shirt, 2x exclusive guitar picks, 1x exclusive art print, 1x exclusive lanyard, and the chance to win a Golden Ticket giving access to all shows on the Deep Purple "=1 MORE TIME"-tour).

All LPs include a rich 12-page vinyl sized booklet.

The bonus DVD features the 60 minute documentary 'Access All Areas' joining Deep Purple backstage on tour and providing an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Further exclusive items are available via the official album store.

Ltd. 2LP Picture Disc, Ltd. Cassette, strictly limited canvas signed by all band members - limited to 50 items only and various other merchandise items.

=1 Track Listing:

1. "Show Me"2. "A Bit on the Side"3. "Sharp Shooter"4. "Portable Door"5. "Old-Fangled Thing"6. "If I Were You"7. "Pictures of You"8. "I'm Saying Nothin'"9. "Lazy Sod"10. "Now You're Talkin'"11. "No Money to Burn"12. "I'll Catch You"13. "Bleeding Obvious"

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Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29.

Pearl Jam will celebrate their new Dark Matter LP, by headlining the festival on Friday (September 27) and Sunday (September 29), according to the announcement. Neil Young & Crazy Horse are named the headliners for Saturday (September 28).

The festival, to be hosted by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, will feature performances by more than 35 artists, including Alanis Morissette, Kim Gordon, Dogstar, Idles, Maren Morris, Ryan Beatty, Black Pumas, Ibibio Sound Machine, and Jenny Lewis.

Garbage, Turnpike Troubadours, Crowded House, Flipturn, Gabriels, Jenny Lewis, Glen Hansard, the Breeders, La Lom, and La Santa Cecilia are among the other acts that are due to perform at the festival.

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Blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are set to headline the inaugural South Star Festival, scheduled to take place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 28 & 29.

The festival will feature 20 artists performing across two stages, including Shinedown, Beck, Jane's Addiction, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls, Jimmy Eat World, TLC, Ludacris, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band, Big Boi, Gin Blossoms, Pete Yorn, Candlebox, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, Bully, Dexter & Moonrocks, and Billy Allen + The Pollies.

"It's an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September," said Matt Mandrella, the city's music officer.

In addition to live music, the event will feature a sports bar on site that will provide a way for festival goers to catch the biggest football games without leaving the park.

The region "takes football season seriously and so does South Star Festival," an announcement from the festival organizers states.

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Motley Crue have announced they have signed a deal with Big Machine Records. The rock band also announced their debut Big Machine single, "Dogs of War."

The song is available for preorder at https://motleycrue.lnk.to/DogsOfWarPR before it hits all platforms on Friday, April 26. The track is the iconic group's first new release since 2019.

"We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of our new music through Big Machine Records," said Motley Crue. "Scott's been a friend and supporter of the band for a long time, and we loved collaborating on the Nashville Outlaws album in 2014. We're very happy to know our new music will be in the best of hands with Scott and his exceptional team at Big Machine."

"Motley Crue on Big Machine! Growing up in Southern California, I was in Hollywood when these new sheriffs showed up and took over the city. It was loud. It was powerful. It was game changing," says Big Machine Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. "Vince, Nikki, and Tommy, along with new guitarist John 5, have reignited the flame with ferocious new Crüe music. Fans will unite. SHOUT!"

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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has teamed up with Anthrax members Charlie Benante and Scott Ian for a cover of the Bad Brains song "The Regulator."

The single was released on Record Store Day, April 20th, as a vinyl release. The seven-inch single, limited to 6,000 copies, comes complete with cover art by Benante.

Upon the initial announcement of the single, Ian revealed the story behind the collaboration, saying, "Anthrax were recording our new album at [Grohl's] 606 [studio] and the Foo's were there rehearsing at the same time. Dave had popped into the studio to hang and listen to what we were doing and we'd gone over to hear the Foo's rehearse. I texted Dave the next morning and said: 'Hey! Good to see ya the other day. Are you rehearsing today? I'll be there doing guitars. Wanna record a Minor Threat song? Bad Brains?' He replied immediately with the Spotify link for 'The Regulator.' I said I'd be there at 12:30pm and he said, 'See you at 1.' It was that simple."

He continued, "We recorded at 606. Charlie and I asked Dave if he'd play drums and sing as well, he was in. Charlie plays bass and I'm on guitar. Charlie did the badass art for the cover. GBI!"

Proceeds from the single benefit legendary Bad Brains singer H.R., who is suffering from SUNCT Syndrome, which causes cycles of intense headaches that make it impossible for him to perform.

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Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom.

The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th.

Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on April 23. The general on-sale begins on April 26 at 10 am local time.

Tour Dates:

Jul 30: Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, NJAug 02: Wantagh Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, NYAug 04: Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center, NJAug 06: Mansfield Xfinity Center, MAAug 08: Toronto Budweiser Stage, CanadaAug 12: Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre, MIAug 14: Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake, PAAug 16: St. Louis Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, MOAug18: Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, ILAug 20: Noblesville Ruoff Music Center, INAug 22: Bristow Jiffy Lube Live, VAAug 23: Columbia Merriweather Post Pavilion, MDAug 26: Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, VAAug 28: Charlotte mPNC Music Pavilion, NCAug 30: West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, FLSep 01: Tampa MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, FLSep 04: Dallas Dos Equis Pavilion, TXSep 06: Houston The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, TXSep 08: Ridgedale Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, MOSep 28: Seattle The Gorge Amphitheatre, WASep 29: Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, WAOct 02: Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre, CAOct 05: Chula Vista North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, CAOct 06: Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, AZOct 09: Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater, NMOct 11: Salt Lake City Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, UTOct 17: Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre, COOct 20: Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre, CAOct 22: Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl, CA

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Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called "The End of Tomorrow."

The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary's brother, Brendan McCreary.

"'The End of Tomorrow' is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'November Rain,'" Bear says. "Slash brought his iconic sound to the song, and his solo at the song's heart will melt your face!"

The song will feature on Bear's upcoming album, The Singularity, which also features guest spots from System of a Down's Serj Tankian and Slipknot's Corey Taylor.

The Singularity will be released digitally on May 3 and in physical formats May 10.

Bear will play a concert in Los Angeles on May 12, when Slash will be among the guest performers.

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Green Day's "Dilemma" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart dated April 27, marking the rock band's ninth chart topper.

"Dilemma," a song from Green Day's fourteenth studio album Saviors, was released in December. The single has been described musically as punk rock and pop-punk.

Green Day co-founder and lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said "Dilemma" was "one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."

The song also remains at No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart for a fourth week and retained its second rank on the Alternative Airplay chart.

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David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times."

While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version.

"Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that A24 is doing in connection with the re-release of the film," Byrne wrote with the announcement of the cover. "The band told me that their song 'Hard Times' was inspired by Talking Heads, so I learned it and recorded my version of their great song with a horn section. This was fun!" Byrne's "Hard Times" version was combined with Paramore's rendition of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" for a joint 12-inch Record Store Day exclusive vinyl release on April 20.

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Kings of Leon recently released a new single, "Nothing To Do," a track from their upcoming ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.

The Grammy Award-winning band co-directed the song's video, shot by lead singer Caleb Followill. The visual provides a look into the intimate side of the group while taking viewers through a highly energetic performance.

"Nothing to Do" is the third single from the upcoming album following February's "Mustang" and March's "Split Screen."

Can We Please Have Fun, recorded at Dark Horse studio in Nashville and produced by Kid Harpoon, is due out on May 10th via LoveTap Records / Capitol Records, and will be available in vinyl, CD, Cassette, and boxset formats.

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Staind recently shared a new version of their song "Better Days' featuring Dorothy.

The original version of the track appears on the multi-platinum-selling rock band's album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in September 2023.

Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the band Dorothy, performs the new version of the song with Staind lead singer and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis.

Speaking about the collaboration with Dorothy, Lewis said it was a departure for him.

"It's really the first time Staind explored a feature with a female guest vocalist. Once we started tracking I could tell the synergy was there," he said. "We didn't have to pick harmonies, we didn't have to analyze parts, they just happened. I'm stoked to have Dorothy on this single with me. Her talent and voice are incredible."

According to Dorothy, she had "a great time tracking 'Better Days.'"

"It's a beautiful song and I hope fans connect with it," she added. "I'm so grateful to Aaron for the opportunity."

"Lowest In Me," another track from the album, topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

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Paramount+ has announced new episodes of the groundbreaking docuseries '"Behind The Music" will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on May 1 and in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on May 2.

The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen, while remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

Official loglines for new episodes are as follows:

When New Edition dissolved in the late '80s, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins were counted out by critics and record executives. However, they defied expectations and became a multi-platinum group with their album Poison. The trio created some of the greatest party anthems of the 1990s, but infighting, financial pitfalls, addiction and mental health struggles almost led to the group's demise. Four decades later, Bell Biv DeVoe still is performing for multiple generations of adoring global fans.

Despite a near-fatal shooting, Trace Adkins worked his way to the top of the country music charts with his platinum-selling debut album Dreamin' Out Loud. But a sophomore slump and a struggle with alcoholism nearly destroyed his career. With help from family, musicians and mentors alike, Trace pushed forward with even more hits, a flourishing acting career and a new lease on life. Wolfgang Van Halen reveals his story that's wrought with trauma, perseverance and immense talent. Born to guitar god Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, Wolfgang instantly became bound to music. As he developed his own sound, Wolfgang turned to his solo project, Mammoth WVH, before tragedy struck. Eddie's death rocked his son's world, but Wolfgang solidified his music career with a sound all of his own while continuing to honor his father's legacy.

These artists join the star-studded lineup of original "Behind The Music" episodes on Paramount+, featuring Boy George, Bret Michaels, Busta Rhymes, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J, New Kids on the Block, Remy Ma and Ricky Martin.

The docuseries is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Michael Maniaci for MTV Entertainment Studios.

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Pearl Jam recently released "Wreckage," the latest song from their new album Dark Matter.

Dark Matter, Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, dropped on Friday, April 19th via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. Dark Matter marks the band's first release since critically acclaimed Gigaton in 2020.

"That one probably has the biggest build for me personally, in terms of hearing it at first and thinking, it's kind of an Ed song," Stone Gossard shares. "I wasn't quite aware of its potency until later. Andrew [Watt] encouraged me to play this little harmonic, acoustic part almost like a Cure melody. I've been playing along with the song to relearn it and I'm really looking forward to playing it live. It's a really powerful lyric and I think we did a really great job of taking something and really pushing it to its limit."

"['Wreckage'] started with the riff and everyone kind of formulating sections together," adds producer Andrew Watt. "That song just came to Ed right away. Within the first couple takes before the music was even right, his vocals were right. His melodies and words are so strong in that song. Once the initial spark was there and there were a few sections, it was just really about following him."

The band also celebrated indie record stores with the release of a special edition of the project on April 20th for Record Store Day.

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