The sun is shining as I find myself in Tallahassee, Florida, the state's capital and home to Florida State and Florida A&M Universities. But did you know that nestled away between these two storied campuses is another institution—MARIS University. Locals might know it as 926 Bar, but for tonight, these four walls will transform into an unforgettable space to earn a degree. On her 'MARIS Goes to College the Tour,' MARIS is bringing higher education and incredible music to coll

Helloween is out on their 40th anniversary 16-date North American tour which started on April 7th in Dallas and finishes on May 2nd, 2026, in Las Vegas. Boston is a great town for a show; there are plenty of things to do plus the venue sits on the same street as historic Fenway Park. The show was close to being sold out; it honestly should've been. If you have a chance to check out this tour before they finish the North American run, definitely make a point to see this

Throwing Muses delivered a raw, intimate set at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on April 13, performing both recent material and the post-punk, discordant melodies that have defined their sound since the 1980s. Led by the entrancing Kristin Hersh, the band includes her son, Dylan (aka Doony), who has played bass for her in both Throwing Muses and 50FootWave. He joined the lineup for this tour, adding to the band’s live sound alongside drummer Fred Abong (Kristin’s partn

On April 12, 2026, Bush performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, MA, alongside Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun. The crowded show was terrific, incredible and just an amazing night of rock music. The three bands played with high intensity and emotion that kept the audience on their feet, dancing and singing and cheering them on.

PINKNOISE, a genre-bending musical project, is set to release their new EP FLESH AND BONE on April 17th, 2026 and I would not sleep on this if I were you.  Scoring hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and racking up millions of streams in the span of just one year, they are a force to be reckoned with.  This EP is full of tracks that have seriously relatable lyrics that further exposes Foxx’s absolutely out of this world vocals.  At the front of the band, Kasey

April 4th, 2026 may have been a regular Saturday to some. But to many others who were present at Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC it was a Saturday to never forget. I have been to many shows here and something I can say with confidence, is that metal shows hit differently here. The crowd’s energy, especially for lineups like tonight’s… It’s always on a different level. 

On April 9, 2026, several hundred fans gathered to welcome Lotus, the instrumental electronic jam band formed in Goshen, Indiana, in 1998 and now based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Denver, Colorado. The performance marked the first of two nights at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts, as the band continues to promote their latest album, Rise of the Anglerfish, released on February 13, 2026.

The historic cobblestoned streets of Ybor City are alive and well as I make my way down to Crowbar, Ybor's popular music venue. Spencer Grammer and Davis IL, better known as Belle and Chain, will take to the stage tonight as they are on the road with Barns Courtney on his ‘Unplugged Solo Acoustic Sessions’ tour.

Freely Fest made its debut inside Bridgestone Arena on April 8th, and from the moment the doors opened, it was clear this was built to be more than just another show on the live music circuit.  This festival centered itself around the First Amendment, with a focus on artistic expression. That theme carried through every set, every speech, and every moment in between. I was there shooting for Rock DNA Magazine, but it quickly turned into something that felt bigger than a st

Canadian singer Powfu performed at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall in Dallas, Texas on his Lo-Fi Library Tour. Best known for his song Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head), which blew up in 2020, Powfu started his music career simply by rapping over lo-fi beats. Before that, he spent a lot of time writing poetry, which ultimately inspired him to take the leap into making music.

Following the release of standout singles – “Die To Fall,” “Quiet Part Loud” and “Palms,”– today The Maine – John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Jared Monaco, Garrett Nickelsen, and Pat Kirch – proudly unveil their tenth studio LP,  Joy Next Door.  “I wanted to make an album that felt like the exact moments I had been wandering in for the better part of the last two years,” O’ Callaghan says of the thrilling new LP. “And for the first time I wanted to speak as honestly as pos

Evanescence have been hinting around and teasing fans about new music. Lead singer, Amy Lee, had been posting some studio photos on social media in the recent weeks, sparking curiosity and rumors about when new music would drop. Last evening they announced their new album "Sanctuary" would be released on June 5th and that their new single Who Will You Follow would drop at the stroke of Midnight.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B metal duo sace6 have dropped their latest single "allured" and the accompanying official video via Sumerian Records. The track is taken from the band's upcoming new full-length 'brutalist', set for release on Friday, May 8. Speaking about the song, the duo shared:

ENTHEOS will join Jinjer on their North American tour later this Spring. The journey begins on June 5th in Ottawa, Ontario and runs through July 24th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional support will be provided by Crystal Lake. As an added bonus, ENTHEOS has announced several co-headlining shows with Crystal Lake scattered throughout the tour featuring performances in Detroit, Montreal, Harrisburg, Salt Lake City, and Indianapolis.

Jack White adds headline tour dates in North America, the UK, and Ireland! Register for pre-sale access at https://laylo.com/jackwhite/m/JackWhiteLive . Vault pre-sale begins Monday April 13 at 10am local with Laylo presale following at 12pm local. General on sale is Friday April 17 at 10am local. Tour Dates: 04-11 Indio, CA - Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 05-30 Sigulda, Latvia - Sigulda Castle 06-04–06 Aarhus, Denmark - Northside Festival 06-12–14 Hilvarenbeek, Neth

What inspired the creation of this single? The inspiration behind this song was actually a confluence of two things.  On one hand, I wanted to write a Rock You Like a Hurricane-style riff rock song (although it actually sounds more like Urge Overkill or Superdrag in its finished form) and on the other, there was a line in an old Gaslight Anthem song that kind of caught my attention.  The line is something like "now you're getting drinks for the same boys that once bought y

If a smooth blend of western rock, alt-country, and textured vocals is what you're after, look no further than Belle & Chain's debut single, "Don't You Worry Babe." Fronted by singer-songwriter Spencer Grammer alongside instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Davis IL, this tune is a compelling blend of dynamic sounds and introspective lyrics set for release April 9, 2026.

An 8:00 PM start time for a four band bill can leave a pretty bitter taste in your mouth. Getting out late at night to find a pitch black and sometimes frigid environment can feel quite offputting after the last few hours of music. However, the drowsiness accompanying the aftereffects of a full day of work feels like a complimentary side to the blissful yet harrowing qualities of a shoegaze-centric bill. When I walked out of the Warsaw venue after Nothing’s a short history of

Photo Gallery: HANABIE at Emo's in Austin, TX

Puscifer brought their Normal Isn't Tour to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA. In the true spirit of a Maynard James Keen event, they had an eclectic opener in musician/comedian Dave Hill. Another tell that Maynard was in the building were the signs at the entrances saying that no cameras were allowed and that cell phones must be away during their performance.

April 7, 2026 – Ontario, Canada – Silverstein and Story Of The Year have joined forces to bring fans the Camp Screamo Tour. Kicking off on July 12th, the month-long run will mark the first time the two rock juggernauts have hit the road together. Joining them are special guest Origami Angel. Tickets, including VIP packages, will be available starting Friday April 10th at 10am local time. For more information, please visit: http://silversteinmusic.com/vip.

On April 4, 2026, LANY brought their signature blend of dreamy pop and emotional storytelling to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, delivering a performance that felt both arena-sized and deeply personal.

Great night of music! Great performances! This is how I would describe Ghosts of Jupiter featuring Nate Wilson of Moe at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts, on April 2, 2026. The show started at 8:00 p.m. with two special guests. The Whole Loaf is the closest thing you’ll get to an all-in-one modern sixties band.

Dan DiMartino caught up with Nicole Alexis in for an epic chat. Nicole Alexis breaks down what it really takes to be an independent artist in today’s fast-paced digital world. From music production to photography, gaming, and staying authentic—this is the reality behind the creativity.