MONSTA X's dynamic rapper and vocalist, I.M, embarks on his new journey as a solo artist by announcing dates for his 'Off The Beat' World Tour. The soloist will ignite the world with his first ever solo headlining tour that will kick off in Seoul before proceeding to showcasing storytelling performances for fans in major European cities, followed by a North American tour leg, before ending in Asia. As the sole member of MONSTA X to embark on a global solo adventure, the K-pop star is poised to captivate the audiences with his charisma, explosive energy, and genre-defying artistry. Fueling th ..read more

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2024. Frampton, whose nomination marked his first appearance on the ballot to be considered for induction, will be amongst those honored at the ceremony in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland this fall. "This is something I never expected," shares Frampton. "I am overwhelmed that I will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, especially alongside so many incredible artists who have gone before me. I can't thank everyone enough for voting for me. You are the best. Some ..read more

In a collaboration poised to revolutionize global communication, renowned producer Ben Casey and esteemed singer Hannah Slavin have joined forces with Simon Wilby, the CEO and Inventor of 1Voice.Ai Telecommunications. Together, they have unveiled their groundbreaking initiative with the release of the track "1Voice.Ai," a captivating anthem advocating for seamless communication across borders. "1Voice.Ai" is more than just a song; it symbolizes a collective commitment to fostering understanding and unity on a global scale. With its melodic resonance and poignant lyrics, the track serves as a ..read more

Today, with Rhino's surprise release of From The Mars Hotel: The Angel's Share, the Grateful Dead vaults have once again been opened. Featuring 16 newly unearthed session recordings, the digital collection brings listeners directly into San Francisco's Coast Recorders during the spring of 1974, revealing the band's real-time process as they crafted such eternal staples as "Scarlet Begonias," "Ship Of Fools," "China Doll," "U.S. Blues," "Unbroken Chain" and more that would make up their classic From The Mars Hotel LP. The evolution of all of those songs and other album highlights is charted th ..read more

Buffalo Tom offers an early listen of Autumn Letter, the latest single from their forthcoming album Jump Rope. Recorded at Woolly Mammoth Sound, "Autumn Letter" was the first song the group tackled fresh out of pandemic quarantine."It reminds me of a certain kind of classic Buffalo Tom song from our Let Me Come Over era," says Bill Janovitz. "It's big, open chords are strummed way up high on the capo'd guitar neck, with a little Van Morrison Celtic melodic tinge." "Autumn Letter" is the third single from their highly anticipated tenth studio album Jump Rope available May 31st on Scrawny Reco ..read more

Grammy-winning Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically-acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on 31 May on Verve Records/Universal Music. Today, she shares 'Raat Ki Rani', the album's debut single, with an accompanying music video helmed by actress Tessa Thompson (in her directorial debut) and produced by Kishori Rajan, who heads Thompson's production company Viva Maude. Night Reign will be supported by an extensive tour of the US, UK and Europe from June. "'Raat Ki Rani' is about a person whose allure, magnetism, and charisma floats through a beautiful evening ga ..read more

Post-punk outfit Clone - a Brooklyn-based supergroup featuring members of The Veldt, Dead Leaf Echo, Namesake and Pilot to Gunner - announces their debut record 'CL. 1' and presents the lead track 'Dividing Line', a song about how Donald Trump tried to start a class war within the USA. The 'CL. 1' album will be released via Portland-based Little Cloud Records and North Carolina's 5BC Records this summer. The video for 'Dividing Line', which involved claymation, drawing and digital rendering, was created by Preston Spurlock. Clone is led by LG Galleon, best known as frontman of Dead Leaf Ech ..read more

Atomic Life is a supergroup made up of pillars of the New York hardcore world. The Long Island based alternative rock band features the incomparable world-known drummer Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Ho9909, Thoughtcrimes), Cody Hosza (Glassjaw) on guitar, and Michael Sadis (NK) on bass. Joining these titans is Adea Frances; a fresh talent and multi-disciplined performance artist who compliments Atomic Life's high-energy songs with her powerful vocals and haunting lyrics. The band's third single "All In Bad Taste" is out now and follows the release of the previous single "Hit Me Fir ..read more

For Heads Down play the kind of excellent melodic hardcore / punk rock that makes you want to put your fist in the air and singalong. The band debuted with their LP 'Stormwarning' in 2013. 5 years later, in July 2018, the second album 'Resurgence' was released under the Skatepunk record label Melodic Punk Style. Their new self-titled album is out now through Thousand Islands Records (North America) and Disconnect Disconnect Records (UK/EU), featuring 11 excellent punk rock gems. You can stream/order vinyl here: https://bfan.link/for-heads-down. Also available across the pond through Disconne ..read more

Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch and Jack O'Connell are set to join Joe Cole in the action thriller He Bled Neon from award-winning music video director Drew Kirsch. Written by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson (Lowlife, Night Patrol) with a story by Nate Bolotin, the film will be Kirsch's feature debut. The original story by Nate Bolotin was inspired by his early experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. After his estranged brother's (Jack O'Connell) mysterious death, Ethan's (Joe Cole) journey to Las Vegas for the funeral unravels a dark web of crime, forcing him to confront his past as he delves into ..read more