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On Thursday (May 15), Alex G announced the dates and details of his 2025 North American tour, which will feature some of the biggest shows of the indie rock pioneer’s celebrated career. The esteemed British musician Nilüfer Yanya will be the opening act for the entire 16-show run. The tour kicks off on September 11th at Roadrunner in Boston, and will feature high-profile shows at notable venues including the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, before finishing up at the Fillmore in Philadelphia on October 11. An artist pre-sale starts on Tuesday (May 20), and general on-sale begins on Thursday (May 22), with Alex G partnering with PLUS1 to contribute $1 per ticket to local youth services. Alex G's recent works include scoring Jane Schoenbrun's 2024 horror film, I Saw the TV Glow, while his latest studio album was 2022’s God Save the Animals. (Consequence of Sound)

Interpol frontman Paul Banks just released his covers of Iggy Pop and The Stooges from the Sister Midnight soundtrack, a film directed by Karan Kandhari. The soundtrack features tracks from the likes of Howling Wolf, Buddy Holly, The Band, and more, and marks Banks' debut as a soundtrack composer. The collection features Banks’ renditions of “Gimme Danger” from The Stooges‘ 1973 record, Raw Power, and “Sister Midnight” from Iggy’s 1977 debut solo album, The Idiot. In an Instagram Story, Banks said it was “truly my great pleasure” to play the covers, adding, “Thanks to all the sick musicians who helped me and played on all these tracks! So proud to share these with y’all.” Interpol are currently working on a new "rock" album, with Banks telling NME: “I’m pretty pumped about the stuff that we have worked on so far. With this record, we’re getting back to writing together in a room and my favourite tracks so far are quite high energy.” (NME)

Bill Walton, the avid Grateful Dead fan and NBA Hall of Famer, left behind an impressive collection of memorabilia when he died in May of 2024 at the age of 71. Many of those unique items are now up for auction as part of “The Personal Collection of Bill Walton,” which launched on Wednesday (May 14) and runs through June 11. The items include jerseys from his basketball career and his 1986 Boston Celtics championship ring, as well as a multitude of items related to the Grateful Dead. Walton famously attended more than 800 Dead shows during his colorful life. This includes limited-edition prints, tour books, artwork, a drum cymbal autographed by the band, and various posters and setlists from Dead-related shows. A highlight of the auction is a drum head signed by members of the Dead and their managers. There are non-Dead music items available, including a signed copy of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and a Keith Richards guitar pick. (Rolling Stone)

Pink Floyd's live album Pink Floyd at Pompeii: MCMLXXII makes an impressive debut in the Top 10 across various Billboard charts, including a No. 3 entrance on Top Album Sales. This release serves as the band's 15th career Top 40-charting effort on the Billboard 200, boasting their largest sales week in over a decade. The album marks the first standalone release of the iconic 1971 concert film, and the two-CD set and double-vinyl editions features digitally remastered and remixed audio from the legendary performance. The album made an impact on a range of Billboard charts, reaching No. 1 on Indie Store Album Sales, No. 2 on Vinyl Albums, No. 2 on Top Rock Albums, No. 3 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and No. 28 on the all-genre Billboard 200, becoming the 30th overall charting album of Pink Floyd’s celebrated career. (Billboard)

In a new interview with Music Week, Oasis’ manager, Alec McKinlay, confirms that there are no plans for the band to record new music alongside their highly-anticipated upcoming reunion tour. “This is very much the last time around, as Noel’s made clear in the press,” McKinlay says. “It’s a chance for fans who haven’t seen the band to see them, or at least for some of them to. There’s no plan for any new music.” The Britpop legend’s reunion tour will feature the long-bickering brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing the stage together for the first time in 15 years, with the 41-show run set to kick off in Cardiff on July 4, spanning across the U.K., Ireland, North America, Asia, Australia, and South America. Oasis is also collaborating on a film centered around their reunion tour with Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight and directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, with complete details about the film yet to be revealed. (Rolling Stone)

On Wednesday (May 14), Bruce Springsteen shared the previously unreleased song, “Repo Man,” a rollicking honky tonk number recorded during the same sessions as 1995’s The Ghost of Tom Joad. The song is another preview from Springsteen’s upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set, with “Repo Man” featured on the country-inspired Somewhere North of Nashville album included in the collection. “What happened was I wrote all these country songs at the same time I wrote The Ghost of Tom Joad,” Springsteen said in a statement. “Those sessions completely overlap each other. I’m singing ‘Repo Man’ in the afternoon and ‘The Line’ at night. So the country record got made right along with The Ghost of Tom Joad.” The box set, set to be released on June 27, includes various unreleased tracks from different eras in Springsteen’s career. In addition to prepping the release of Tracks II, Springsteen kicked off the European leg of his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour with the E Street Band in Manchester, England on Wednesday night. (Rolling Stone)

Steve Perry has recorded a new version of Journey's "Faithfully" with Willie Nelson to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. This collaboration follows Perry's previous recording of "Open Arms" with Dolly Parton in 2023, marking rare instances where the singer revisits music from his celebrated former band. “No one has a voice or vocal phrasing like Willie Nelson,” Perry says in a statement. “Singing this duet with Willie has been something I’ve always wanted to do. What a wonderful experience it was to finally sing with Willie.” Nelson adds, “Working with Steve Perry on ‘Faithfully’ was a meaningful experience. I’m proud that we could create something meaningful and use it to give back through Farm Aid.” The new version features Mike Rojas on piano, James Mitchell on electric guitar, Kent Wells on acoustic guitar, Scott Sanders on steel guitar, Steve Mackey on bass, Mickey Raphael on harmonica, and Nir Z on drums, with Patrick Atkins creating a wonderful animated video for the track. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (May 13), Foo Fighters announced the date and details of their first show of 2025. On October 4, the Foos are set to headline day two of the three-day music festival scheduled around the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, alongside Alan Walker, Crowded House, Babymetal, and the Lathums. Additional artists set to perform at the event include K-pop stars CL and G-Dragon on October 3, and Elton John, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Wombats topping the October 5 lineup. This gig marks Foo Fighters first full performance since August 2024, and it is currently their only scheduled show for the year. The entire band has not appeared on stage together since Dave Grohl announced in September that he’d fathered a daughter outside of his marriage to Jordyn Blum. Grohl has made several notable live appearances of late, including taking part in Nirvana reunions at the FireAid LA benefit and SNL50 concert, while also making a surprise appearance during the second weekend of Coachella. (Billboard)

On Wednesday (May 14), Oscar-winning duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross unveiled details of the inaugural Future Ruins Festival set to take place at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center on November 8. The event will celebrate film music with rare live performances by renowned composers such as Mark Mothersbaugh, John Carpenter, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Questlove (performing the film scores of Curtis Mayfield). “Some of the most powerful music of our time has never been heard live—until now,” reads the festival announcement, which describes the gathering “as a first-of-its-kind music festival of the world’s most influential composers.”

Artists will reimagine their scores for a live audience across three stages, with a lineup including Danny Elfman, Stranger Things duo Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, Terence Blanchard, Isobel Waller-Bridge, and more. “It’s about giving people who are, literally, the best in the world at taking audiences on an emotional ride via music the opportunity to tell new stories in an interesting live setting,” Reznor said in a statement. “There’s no headliner. There’s no hierarchy. This is a stacked lineup of visionaries doing something you might not see again.” Tickets go on sale on May 21 at 12 p.m. PT via Future Ruins site. (Rolling Stone)

Farm Aid will mark its 40th anniversary with an expansive show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20, featuring performances by festival founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The music legends will be joined by a stacked lineup featuring fellow Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews (who will be playing a set with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price, along with Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and others that have yet to be announced. “Family farmers are the heart of this country, and we depend on each other for good food and strong communities,” Nelson said in a statement. “This year, we’re proud to bring Farm Aid to Minnesota to celebrate the farmers who sustain us and to fight for a food system that works for all of us. Family farmers aren’t backing down, and neither are we.” The event will kick off a year-long celebration of Farm Aid, with ticket sales for the 40th anniversary show starting on May 16. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (May 13), Yusuf/Cat Stevens announced details of his long-awaited memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, which is set to be published in the U.K. on September 18 and North America on October 7 via Little, Brown Book Group. “Finally it’s here!” Yusuf wrote on Instagram. “After years of toiling, I’ve completed my book.” The memoir traces Stevens' life journey from his upbringing in London to his musical career in the Sixties, including his battle with tuberculosis in 1969 and his conversion to Islam in 1978. “I’ve been on an amazing journey, which began in the narrow streets of London, and led me through the most iconic cities, to perform upon the great stage of Western culture, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic pinnacles,” Yusuf said in a statement. In addition to his forthcoming memoir (and an expected book tour), Yusuf will perform alongside fellow music legends Neil Young and Van Morrison at Hyde Park in London on July 11. (Rolling Stone)

A new music history book titled, Tearing Down the Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World, is set to hit the shelves on May 20. The 400-page book features interviews with key figures from the Orange County punk scene, including bands like Social Distortion, The Offspring, No Doubt, Sublime, and others. The book explores the personal and professional lives of these musicians, shedding light on their struggles and the historical and musical roots of the punk and ska explosion in OC from 1978-2000. An official description of the book says it “presents a compelling narrative of how a suburban wasteland turned into a hub for rock-n roll culture, just over 30 miles away from the bright lights of L.A,” The book’s authors Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn will embark on a five-date California/Nevada book tour at the end of May, which will feature Q&A sessions with various members of The Offspring, No Doubt, The Vandals, Sublime, and Social Distortion. (Consequence of Sound)

On Tuesday (May 13), Mumford & Sons announced plans to relaunch their Railroad Revival Tour. The British folk rock band will be joined on their unique four-date trek by a variety of special guests including Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and Trombone Shorty. Following the original 2011 tour's concept, the band will play at outdoor venues near train stops, beginning in New Orleans on August 3, and continuing in Spartanburg, South Carolina (Aug. 4), Richmond, Virginia (Aug. 5), and Burlington, Vermont (Aug. 7). “We felt we had some unfinished business on the great American railroad,” says frontman Marcus Mumford. “So, we’ve spent a lot of time cooking up this idea for another rolling festival to rip through the south and east of the U.S. Every show will be a collaborative performance from a bunch of our favorite people on the planet, and every show will be different. This will, without doubt, be the coolest house band we’ll ever get to play in.” Tickets go on sale Friday (May 16), with an artist presale starting Thursday (May 15). (Rolling Stone)

Red Hot Chili Peppers' frontman Anthony Kiedis has partnered with his longtime friend Shane Powers to launch Jolene, a "concert-friendly" canned coffee brand that will support an all-female co-op in Peru. The coffee, available in cold brew and oat milk latte flavors, will be offered at Live Nation-owned festivals and amphitheaters across the U.S. (with Live Nation serving as an equity investor in the product), along with select retailers in Los Angeles and New York. The name serves as both a nod to the phrase “cup of Joe,” and to the classic Dolly Parton country song. “Fans want options that fit the pace and energy of live music,” Live Nation’s global president of Media & Sponsorship, Russell Wallach, said in a statement. “Cold brew has come up again and again, and Jolene delivers — it’s high quality, easy to enjoy, and adds something new to the fan experience. It’s one more way we’re evolving to meet what fans are asking for.” (NME)

Dead & Company will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead with three shows in San Francisco's Golden State Park in August that could potentially attract up to 60,000 fans each night. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie made the announcement on Instagram on Monday (May 12), where he welcomed Deadheads to visit the band's birthplace for the upcoming performances scheduled for August 1-3. “We have some really big news,” Lurie said in the video. “Dead & Co. Three shows. August 1, 2 and 3. Right here in the city that is the home of the Grateful Dead. What better way to celebrate? We’ll see you out here in August.” Lurie teased that the band will be announcing the shows “soon,” while the events are still awaiting official approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. This will be the first time that Dead & Company will perform in San Francisco’s legendary park, while Grateful Dead played there at least 14 times, including a memorable show in 1967 during the Summer of Love, and in 1991 to honor the late concert promoter, Bill Graham. (Rolling Stone)

The 29th annual Webby Awards were held on Monday (May 12) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. During the ceremony, Ice-T presented fellow rap legend Snoop Dogg with the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership in the online cannabis industry, his record label, and multiple other ventures. “Of course, the internet changed the game,” Ice said during his presentation speech. “But one thing didn’t change: Snoop Dogg. He’s never gonna change, and Snoop is still on top.” The event was hosted by comedian Ilana Glazer, with a series of awards honoring the technological achievements of music artists such as Questlove, Kendrick Lamar, Laufey, and U2, whose U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, won for ‘AI, Immersive & Games, Best Performance 2025.’ New Webby Awards executive director Jesse Feister said, “What I love most about the internet is that it gives talented, self-made, creative people a way in. And tonight’s winners are proof of that.” (Billboard)

During a recent trip to Italy, King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp suffered a heart attack he initially mistook for acid reflux. Fripp and his wife/collaborator, Toyah Wilcox, shared a video providing insight into the frightening incident, while updating fans about the music legend’s ongoing recovery from his health scare. “He had a heart attack two weeks ago,” Wilcox said in the clip. “And you were in the right place, in the right time, and I am so grateful, because you’ve been through a lot.” She later revealed that Fripp underwent “five hours of surgery, intensive care, then a second surgery.” Despite the ordeal, Fripp noted that after being released from the hospital in Italy, he still managed to play his scheduled gig. “You went to work,” Wilcox teased, and Fripp replied, “No, dear, I went to play with my friends. And the performance in the church at Castione della Presolana, it was stunning on the Saturday night. The audience were prepped with orchestral maneuvers, and it really was a magical event for me.” (Rolling Stone)

Disturbed's lead singer David Draiman surprised his girlfriend, model Sarah Uli, during the band's concert in Sacramento, on Friday night (May 9), interrupting the performance to propose to her. In an Instagram video capturing the heartfelt moment, Draiman asked Uli to join him on stage, while taking her hand as she looked around confused about what was happening. “You are the light in the darkness for me. I love you more than anything I have ever loved in this world, and it would be the absolute pinnacle of my life and my existence,” Draiman said as he pulled a ring box out of his pocket and got down on one knee. “Sarah Uli, will you marry me?” The crowd erupted in cheers as Uli and Draiman shared a kiss, with the singer announcing, “In case you didn’t hear, she said yes.” This will mark the second marriage for Draiman, who was married to model/actress Lena Yada from 2011-2023, with the former couple sharing a 12-year-old son. (Billboard)

After a fan stole Twenty One Pilots' drum during a performance in Manchester on Sunday night (May 11), the band's fanbase mobilized to help investigate and recover the stolen instrument. The thief was caught on video leaving the venue with the drum, prompting fans to launch a makeshift investigation in hopes of identifying the culprit. With the help of the fan community and key details provided by witnesses, the drum was successfully tracked down to a hotel across from the arena, where it was retrieved by the band's security team. “We Have The Drum!!!!!!” Twenty One Pilots’ crew member Sax shared on Instagram the next morning. “Thank you for all the tags and information. You guys rock!🤘” The incident sparked outrage among fans, who saw the theft as a violation of their close-knit community, and they expressed relief and gratitude once the drum was safely returned to the band. (Rolling Stone)

Creed have teamed up with Meyer Shank Racing to sponsor the No. 60 Honda car, which will be piloted by Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25th. The custom car will feature an eye-catching livery bearing the Creed logo against a black-and-papaya backdrop. The members of Creed will be attending the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for the very first time, stating in a press release: “We are excited to attend our first Indy 500 this Memorial Day weekend. Seeing this incredible car in person will be a highlight for us. Can’t wait to be there with all the fans to cheer on Felix and the entire Meyer Shank Racing Team.” Rosenqvist is a former IndyCar Rookie of the Year, and his strong performance in the NTT IndyCar Series standings this season makes the potential of the Creed car winning the Indy 500 a real possibility. The race will be broadcast live on FOX, starting at noon ET. (Consequence of Sound)