What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? The idea behind Nowadays came from learning to appreciate what exists right now instead of constantly looking backward or worrying about what's ahead. Even the title reflects that mindset, finding meaning in everyday moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Nostalgia runs throughout the album, but not in a sentimental way. The songs are less concerned with reliving the past than with understanding how memories shape who

hat inspired the theme or concept behind this album? Everyday life experiences walking through Los Angeles, CA. Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? Life.

What first got you into music? My family was always very musical, my mom sang and played guitar, and my dad played trombone. Some of my earliest memories are going to his community band concerts! I started playing the trombone myself in 6th grade beginning band.

What first got you into music? My Dad played in a band when my Mom was pregnant with me and apparently I kicked to the beat in the womb. There was a period when I was about 4 when I would only answer to the name Van Halen. First name Van, last name Halen. But when I was about 12 Nirvana made me realize I could actually write and play music of my own. They were the lighthouse that directed me to the shore of punk rock.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Oooh, that is a great question! I would say freeform jazz because there is no one genre I play in. SPF Presents... is about the freedom of letting the music leading me to wherever it takes me. Sometimes it is bright or poppy, sometimes noisy, sometimes dark.

What first got you into music? What first got me into music were local shows. Those were the first places where it felt like true liberation from your daily worries, where you could dance away the night without thought about tomorrow.

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Kill My Coquette is what happens when glam rock, punk, and Hollywood trashiness collide. It’s sexy, irreverent, theatrical rock with a dangerous sense of humor. Pop punk snot rock. Think Joan Jett, Brody Dalle, No Doubt, and Blondie.

What inspired the creation of this single? Broken Pieces started as part of a 30-day writing exercise Derrick was embarking on. I started digging deep into past experiences and realized that without the heartbreak or failures, I wouldn't be who I am today, and I wouldn't change the way things are.

hat inspired the theme or concept behind this album? The landscape of Southern Soul inspired this album. There are new southern soul blues artist coming to kick the door down and the fans want us. I was moved to do a project that showcases New Blues: Old school feel just mixed with a twist of new school soul.

On August 13, legendary heavy rock progenitors Deep Purple played the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA – near Boston. The opening bands were the current version of Kansas, as well as Jefferson Airplane spin-off band (not to be confused with Starship, also a spin-off band from JA) Jefferson Starship.

nterview with Jesse Perkins. What first got you into music? My dad had an acoustic guitar and used to play Dylan songs. And then we finally got MTV around 1986 and my head exploded. How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Grungy alt-country jams.

What inspired the creation of this single? I’d been listening to a lot of early Dan Auerbach and older Hill Country Blues records lately and became slightly obsessed with that sound. I started experimenting with a repetitive, swampy riff just to see where it would take me. Swamps and amphibians go hand in hand, so the whole thing just clicked.

ropped today, “IT'S YOU” is Lucifena's final single in the lead up to the release of her debut album, WARZONE out September 11. Blending pop, alternative, and heavy influences, the track transforms heartbreak into a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek anthem.

Northfield Park Racino's Center Stage on August 12th was the right room for rockabilly, close enough that you feel it. Most of the 1400 people there probably became fans in 1981 when "Stray Cat Strut" and "Rock This Town" landed on MTV. It was a real treat to see all of the original members: Brian Setzer on guitar, Lee Rocker on upright bass, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums.

Wow the crowd was definitely excited and ready for Good Charlotte to take the stage, the venue was packed and the crowd was loud! They really enjoy using fire flashes and used them often. As a photographer in the pit you could really feel the heat from those pyro blasts! They rolled through their 18-song set, which was full of hits and energy, they were very enjoyable, and the crowd loved them.

A couple of weeks after photographing The Allman Betts Band at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts, I was at the Center for Arts in Natick, Massachusetts, on August 8, 2026, to photograph Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. Blending blues and rock influences rooted in Dickey Betts and The Allman Brothers Band legacy, the group delivered a terrific live performance. The band was touring in support of their new album, Isle of Hope, which was released on Sun Records on June 12, 2026.

ome concerts are simply performances. Others become experiences that stay with you long after the final song. Rod Stewart’s August 7 performance at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport was unquestionably the latter. From the moment fans began arriving, there was an unmistakable sense of anticipation. The crowd was a fantastic mix of generations, with longtime Rod Stewart fans standing alongside younger concertgoers who were just as enthusiastic about the musi

On July 30, Melanie Martinez brought HADES: THE SACRIFICE TOUR to Orlando’s Kia Center, bringing the dystopian world of her latest album to the stage through elaborate production, choreography, and visual storytelling. HADES is rooted in social commentary, using its dystopian setting to reflect and criticize elements of the world we live in today. That message carried directly into the live production. Rather than simply performing the album against elaborate backdro

Tuesday, August 11 - Nashville & LA-based singer Laura Bryna just shared her new single “Drinkin’ Town.” Fearless and vibrant, Laura is a firecracker performer who is quickly rising on the country-rock scene. The single follows up on her #11 charting single “Rise (ft. Common Tribe).” Accompanied by an official lyric video now, be on the lookout for the premiere of the music video for “Drinkin’ Town.” She recently wrapped a series of shows in Sturgis, SD at The Knuckle Saloon

August 11, 2026 – Today, Dave Matthews Band announced its 2026 Fall Tour, which will kick off on November 4 at Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The U.S. headline run will include shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, United Center in Chicago, CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, and Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. It will wrap up with a two-night-stand at Madison Square Garden (November 12 & 13).

Some albums ask to be heard, some demand to be heard and then there are records that seem determined to swallow the listener whole. Holissstik’s debut album, Chapter 1: This Endless Solutude is one of those albums. Releasing 14 August, 2026, this album serves as the first installment in a multi album project courtesy of Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and producer, Tor-Helge Skei.

There may not be a more fitting place to end Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week than under the lights of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. On Sunday night, the Raising Cane’s Concert for Legends brought country music to a venue normally reserved for football, with CMA Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, headlining and rising Texas country artist Braxton Keith opening the night.

Music News: Oteil Burbridge and LaMP to Perform Together for the First Time on the Wish Benefit Tour 2026, a Four-City Concert Series to benefit Make-A-Wish

Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, New Hampshire, welcomed Oteil Burbridge's band, Oteil & Friends, on August 8, 2026. A founding member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which featured his brother Kofi Burbridge on keyboards and flute, Oteil is also a founding member of Dead & Company and a former member of the Allman Brothers Band. He is a well-known and exceptional bass player and singer.