PlaylistsQ: The Music for the Weekend (March 1, 2024)This week's mix opens with Echo and the Bunnymen, closes with Taylor Bickett, and in between there's Ministry, the Monkees, Kacey Musgraves, Fall Out Boy, and much more
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… March 1, 1973: Chris Difford Puts Advert in Newsagent's Window. Only One Man Responds, Magic FollowsTogether Difford and Glenn Tilbrook would be dubbed 'The new Lennon and McCartney'.
Shows & FestivalsCreamfields 2024 Lineup Features Fatboy Slim, Calvin Harris, Chase & Status, and Several Dozen Other Electronic Artists of NoteThe electronic dance music event has been a staple of the summer festival season since its inception in 1998.
Shows & FestivalsKacey Musgraves Sets 2024 Arena Tour With Father John Misty, Nickel Creek and OthersMusgraves' sixth album, 'Deeper Well,' is due out on May 15.
MusicDelaware's Firefly Festival Not Returning for 2024, Could Come Back 'Someday''We look forward to powering Firefly's lights back on someday when the timing is right,' the organizers said in a social media post.
MusicCollective Soul Announces Upcoming Double Album, 'Here to Eternity,' Recorded at Elvis Presley's Palm Springs EstateThe band will be spending the summer with Hootie and the Blowfish and Edwin McCain on the Summer Camp With Trucks Tour.
MusicSt. Vincent Recruits Dave Grohl and Cate Le Bon for Seventh Album, 'All Born Screaming'The singer also released the fiery video for lead-off single 'Broken Man.'
MusicCage the Elephant Announce New Album, Release New Song, and Roll Out Summer Tour DatesThe new album, 'Neon Pill,' is out May 17; the new song, 'Out Loud,' is out now.
MusicNew Eels Album Incoming, Listen to Lead Single 'Time' First HereWhat’s the time? 'EELS TIME!' apparently.
MusicTwenty One Pilots Releases Ominous Video for Single 'Overcompensate' From New Album 'Clancy,' Due Out May 17A concept album that takes place in a fantastical dystopian realm, 'Clancy' appears to be a continuation of the narrative explored on the band's past records.
Shows & FestivalsToyah and Robert Fripp Announce Dates for Their 2024 'Toyah and Robert's Christmas Party' TourMarried in 1986, Toyah and Robert became a viral phenomenon when they began recording unlikely cover songs together during the pandemic
MusicOne Step Closer Debuts Lead Single 'Leap Years' For Upcoming Album 'All You Embrace' Due Out May 17'I wanted to showcase One Step Closer in its fullest state,' vocalist Ryan Savitski said of the upcoming record.
MusicBrett Anderson and Charles Hazlewood Unveil Orchestral Covers Album, 'Death Songbook'The 12 're-imaginings' of tracks by Suede, Depeche Mode and others was recorded live with the Paraorchestra during lockdown.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… February 29, 2012: Davy Jones, King Monkee, Dies'Wherever I go, people still shout out: "Hey, hey, we're the Monkees!" And I never tire of that.'
MusicDisco Meets Hard Rock: Sheer Mag Vocalist Tina Halladay Shares Story Behind Upcoming Album 'Playing Favorites'The band's new LP is its first with Jack White's label Third Man Records.
MusicJohn Fogerty 'Bewildered' Over Australian Festival CancelationThe former CCR frontman claims he was 'blindsided' to learn his headlining appearance at Country Fest Queensland had been scuttled.
MusicGuster Issues Two New Songs - 'Keep Going' and 'All Day' - and Announces New Album, 'Ooh La La,' Arriving in MayThe band has found consistent chart success since the release of 1999's 'Lost and Gone Forever,' which turns 25 this year.
Shows & FestivalsThe Damned Reveal 2024 North American Tour Dates, Featuring Original Drummer Rat ScabiesThe punk legends have also scheduled a spate of shows in the U.K. to close out the year.
MusicBillie Eilish, Jon Batiste and Ryan Gosling to Perform at the Academy AwardsOther nominees to perform during the ceremony include Becky G and Scott George and the Osage Singers.
MusicNBA Star Jimmy Butler Brings Back Emo Look for Fall Out Boy's 'So Much (For) Stardust' Music VideoThe band called the athlete 'Heat Wentz' in a social media post promoting the video.
MusicCharli XCX Announces Sixth Album, 'Brat'With the announcement, the singer also previewed a new track, 'Von Dutch,' set for release tomorrow.
MusicKate Bush Named Official Ambassador for Record Store Day UK 2024The list of past ambassadors includes Taylor Swift, Jack White, St. Vincent, Chuck D, Metallica, Dave Grohl, and Ozzy Osbourne.
MusicCigarettes After Sex Debuts New Track 'Tejano Blues' Ahead of Global Arena Tour and Upcoming Album 'X's''The record feels brutal,' frontman Greg Gonzalez said.
Shows & FestivalsCourtney Love Joins Billie Joe Armstrong Onstage to Power Through Several Covers, Including Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' - Watch HereThe performance was during a gig by the Green Day frontman's covers band in London
MusicDef Leppard to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of 'Pyromania' with Deluxe Extended LP: 'It Still Has That Special Quality''A labor of love, and I loved every minute of it!' vocalist Joe Elliott said.
The Q ListsThe 10 Most Memorable BRITs Live PerformancesYes they’re often cheesy. Sure, they’re relentlessly slick. Okay, there’s a whiff of the corporate about the whole thing. But the BRITs do occasionally produce some cracking live performances. As we anticipate this year’s ceremony on March 2, here’s 10 of the most memorable…
MusicJa Rule Barred From Entering U.K. Due to Past Criminal Convictions'I’ve spent a half million dollars in production of my own money to put this tour together only to be denied entry DAYS before my shows,' the rapper said.
MusicRaye Scoops BRITs Songwriter of the Year Award, More Surely to FollowThe 26-year-old Londoner will be contesting a record-breaking seven further gongs at this year's ceremony
On This Day In MusicOn This Day In Music… February 28, 1986: George Michael Announces Wham! Split'Wham! is the story of our friendship because Wham! was an expression of our friendship, made into music.'
MusicAdele Postpones 10 Vegas Shows Due to Illness'On doctor's orders I have no choice but to rest thoroughly,' Adele said via Instagram.
MusicMadonna Removes Luther Vandross From AIDS Tribute MontageThe late R&B great was mistakenly included in the star's 'Live to Tell' tribute to AIDS casualties.
MusicLes Savy Fav Release New Single, ‘Guzzle Blood,’ Set May 10 Release Date for New AlbumThis will be the band's first full-length LP since 2010's 'Root for Ruin'
Shows & FestivalsBest Friends Forever Festival to Bring Iconic Second Wave Emo Acts to Las Vegas This OctoberBright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate and Cap'n Jazz set for inaugural Vegas emo gathering.
MusicUniversal Escalates Battle With TikTok by Removing Beyoncé, Metallica and Taylor Swift Songs From the PlatformUniversal Music Group has escalated its ongoing dispute with TikTok by removing more music from the platform.
MusicJustice for Jam Master Jay: Two Men Found Guilty of Murder in 2002 Killing of Run-DMC DJA third defendant, Jay Bryant, will go on trial in January 2026
MusicDonna Summer's Estate Sues Kanye West Over 'I Feel Love' InterpolationThe disco queen's estate had previously refused to authorize a sample for West's track 'Good (Don't Die).'
Shows & FestivalsWillie Nelson and Bob Dylan Headline the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival TourSpecial guests at various dates include Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, and others
Shows & Festivals21 Savage Unveils 30-Date North American TourThe rapper's first solo headlining tour in five years follows his No. 1 album, 'American Dream'
MusicSepultura Drummer Eloy Casagrande Abruptly Quits for 'Another Project' Ahead of 40th Anniversary Farewell Tour'Luckily American virtuoso Greyson Nekrutman will take the position of Eloy Casagrande and is welcomed as the band's new drummer,' Sepultura said in a statement.
Shows & FestivalsFish Announces U.K. Dates for Farewell Tour in 2025The onetime Marillion frontman is leaving the touring lifestyle behind after this final jaunt.
MusicKnocked Loose Debuts New Track 'Blinding Faith' From Upcoming Album 'You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To' Due Out May 10'On this album, we go the fastest we've ever gone; we go the scariest we've ever gone. We also go the catchiest and the most melodic that we've ever gone,' guitarist Isaac Hale said.
On This Day In MusicOn This Day in Music… February 27, 1991: James Brown Is Paroled After Two Years in PrisonThe Godfather of Soul was jailed for resisting arrest after a car chase across two States.
MusicSean 'Diddy' Combs Hit With Fifth Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Producer Lil Rod Files SuitThe producer worked with Combs on his 2023 release 'The Love Album: Off the Grid.'
Shows & FestivalsPJ Harvey Plots First U.S. Tour in 7 Years, Releases Ruth Wilson-Starring Music VideoHarvey's new video for 'Seem an I' features Ruth Wilson.
MusicPete Doherty Discusses Health Struggles, Says He's Been Diagnosed with Type 2 DiabetesThe studio was alcohol-free for the new Libertines album. 'To be able to say to my wife, "I’m not drinking," I was proud,' Doherty says.
MusicTaylor Swift Beats the Beatles for Most Time Spent in Billboard 200's Top 10 Over Past 60 YearsThe record-breaking feat comes as fans wait for the singer's new album 'Tortured Poets Department,' which is due out on April 19.
Music'American Idol' Auditionee Emmy Russell Reveals Herself as Granddaughter of Country Music Legend Loretta LynnThe 24-year-old took to the piano to perform an original composition entitled 'Skinny.'
MusicDrake Expresses Support for Tory Lanez as Rapper Serves 10 Years for Shooting Megan Thee StallionDrake wrote '3 you' next to a picture of Lanez posted to his Instagram story on Monday, Feb. 26.
MusicDIIV Announce Tour, Team Up With Fred Durst for New VideoFred Durst serves as host for the band's parodic 'SNL'-style video for 'Brown Paper Bag.'
MusicMick Mars Was Shocked to Learn He'd Been Dismissed From Motley Crue, but Has No Regrets About His Time With the Band'I would say it’s past… impossible,' Mars said of the chances of sitting down with his former bandmates to 'hash things out.'