Author: James Evenden
The longstanding lawsuit against Nirvana filed by Spencer Elden, who was photographed as the naked baby on the iconic cover the band’s 1991 album Nevermind, has been dismissed by a judge, who determined that the image is “not child pornography.” According to Billboard, Judge Fernando M. Olguin wrote in a ruling issued on Tuesday, “Neither the pose, focal point, setting, nor overall context suggest the album cover features sexually explicit conduct. This image — an image that is most analogous to a family photo of a nude child bathing — is plainly insufficient to support a finding of [child pornography].”…
Amy Poehler welcomed her good friend and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Kristen Wiig to her Good Hang podcast, and somehow the conversation turned to a scenario in which Wiig joins Metallica and makes them a “quieter” band. At one point during the episode, Poehler brought up Wiig’s singing talent, and asked her if she was ever interested in pursuing music professionally. “I would love to do an album, a record,” responded Wiig, “but I don’t even know how to get started.” She then turned straight into the camera, and added, “Can you weigh in on the comments on this?…
David Byrne is in the midst of his 2025 North American tour in support of new album Who Is the Sky?, and during his stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, he busted out a cover of Paramore’s 2017 hit “Hard Times.” Consider his rendition “Byrne-ified.” Backed by the members of his band, who sing, dance, and play a variety of different instruments while completely mobile throughout the show, Byrne provided a typically-zany attitude to the cover; he and his instrumentalists added soaring harmonies, saxophone lines, and choreographed movements to their version of “Hard Times.” Check it out…
Acid Bath have expanded their tour itinerary with two new Spring 2026 shows in Texas, adding to a number of other recently announced gigs. The reunited sludge metal band announced a show on March 28th at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston, and a gig on April 4th at South Side Ballroom in Dallas. These will follow previously announced US dates in March. Get Acid Bath Tickets Here Artist ticket pre-sales for the Houston and Dallas shows are underway using the codes ALIVE26 and STAYING26, respectively. General ticket sales start Friday (October 3rd) at 10 a.m. local time via…
Cozy soul samples and tight beats means one thing – we get to ride the riel (AKA Houis) instrumental wave. Today we mark the announcement of his upcoming EP 445, scheduled for release on December 18th via Lekker Collective. “u r the 1” is both chill and groovy, timeless and futuristic and that’s the beauty of it. That bassline and the tight drums make it the perfect hazy afternoon chill session soundtrack. Source link
Nine Inch Nails have announced a new leg of North American dates for their “Peel It Back” tour. The fresh run of shows are set to kick off in February 2026 and include stops in New Orleans, Charlotte, Washington, DC, Boston, Montreal, St. Louis, Austin, Dallas, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and more. As was the case on the first leg, NIN will be joined by Boys Noize as a special guest at all dates. Tickets for NIN’s newly announced 2026 dates will go on sale beginning Wednesday, October 8th at 12:00 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Related VideoNine Inch Nails 2026…
2025 is the year of contemporary jazz. Artists like corto.alto, Matt Wilde, Braxton Cook, Moses Yoofee, VLADKO, Yoni Mayraz and R.S. Riverman have topped my personal charts and I realize I listen to alot more of that dynamic, forward-thinking new genre blend than ever before. I feel the genre is a revival form and we’re experiencing such a creative new wave of artists that’s bound to break into the mainstream lane. I have to add the name of 9ICK and his brand-new track “Postcard from 2023” could easily be one of my favourite new gems. The song is the second…
Def Leppard will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony on October 9th. The UK pop-metal legends will receive their star in the category of “Recording,” with the ceremony set for 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. Jon Bon Jovi and Universal Music president Bruce Resnikoff will be guest speakers, and SiriusXM’s Bob Buchmann will serve as emcee. Get Def Leppard Tickets Here Def Leppard stated, “Honored to share that we will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 9, courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.…
To the chagrin of a certain resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared as guests on each other’s late-night shows on Tuesday. “Oh man, I hope they put out the plastic ketchup bottles at the White House tonight,” Kimmel joked as he introduced Colbert during a special episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. Later, while appearing on Colbert’s show, Kimmel took a more direct swipe at Donald Trump. “That son of a bitch… I never imagined we’d have a president like this, and I hope we’ll…
With her latest release “Backseat”, OLAN takes an unexpected turn from her signature left-field electronic sound, embracing a smoother, r&b-inspired approach. From UKG and breakbeat to bass-driven sounds and chill electronica, OLAN has established herself as a sonic chameleon as she is able to comfortably become part of all these different worlds. She continues to demostrate her versatile abilities through the track “Backseat”, diving into a more “live” feel that’s reminicent of neo-soul. The punchy drums are contrasted by soft, gentle synths and passionate vocals that command attention despite their dreamy tenderness. “I wrote this a few years ago while…