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Linkin Park has stepped boldly into their next chapter, re-emerging with co-lead singer Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) after seven years since Chester Bennington’s death. In a revealing interview with The Guardian, the band outlined the tumult and hope of this transition—Armstrong faced backlash for being a woman, while Mike Shinoda acknowledged critics were “uncomfortable” with a lineup that broke longtime expectations. Their strong return is anchored by From Zero, […]

Sublime is officially back—with their first new album in 30 years, led by the upcoming single “Ensenada,” dropping July 18. But this comeback isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s a full-circle moment powered by collaboration, independence, and legacy. In a new Billboard interview, the band reflects on everything: their high school dropout beginnings, the chaos and joy of their rise, and the bittersweet momentum now carried by Jakob Nowell, son of […]

Lorde’s boldest physical release yet—her fully transparent CD for Virgin—is hitting a snag: fans report it often doesn’t work in car stereos, older CD players, or even boomboxes. Some machines show “No Disc” or immediately eject it, while others manage a shaky rip with distortion and clipping  . The problem lies in the missing reflective backing required for CD players to read data correctly. Lorde’s team chose transparency for visual […]

Debbie Harry is pausing—and maybe stepping into her next chapter. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, the Blondie icon revealed she's “de-cluttering” her life following the 2024 tour and the passing of drummer Clem Burke, admitting she’s “running into a wall” and craving fresh creative space.  Despite working on a new album, biopic, and documentary, Harry admits she isn’t sure about Blondie’s future as a band. “I need to get some […]

Blink‑182’s Mark Hoppus has taken his pop‑punk pedigree to preschool TV—in a surprisingly perfect crossover. He’s just written and sung the theme song “Totally Awesome” for Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, the upcoming Disney Jr. series starring a young Tony Stark alongside Ironheart and Iron Hulk. With lines like “It’s better than chocolate, it’s better than weekends,” Hoppus gives the show a light-hearted, sing-along punch that echoes his […]

At just 19, alt‑rock newcomer Sombr (Shane Boose) is making major waves: not one, but two simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 entries. “Back to Friends” first broke into the chart in April, and its follow‑up “Undressed” quickly joined the party a week later. Both tracks started with a viral moment on TikTok and now top the Alternative Airplay chart—“Back to Friends” even hit No. 1  . Sombr captured “Undressed” almost in a single […]

Johnny Marr has confirmed he turned down a mind‑blowing offer to reunite The Smiths, saying that although the money was “eye-watering,” the vibe just wasn’t right. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he made it clear: principles mattered—and so did his current creative path  . Formed in 1982 with Morrissey, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce, The Smiths released Meat Is Murder and The Queen Is Dead before disbanding in […]