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Wu-Tang Clan is returning this summer with their ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber’ tour. The tour will include two shows in New York and special guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Wu-Tang Clan first formed in the 90s in Staten Island.…

Platinum-selling, New York–based singer-songwriter Donna Lewis continues her late-career renaissance with “Fall Back Girl,” a tender and introspective dream-pop single that marks a pivotal emotional moment in her upcoming album Wanderlust.…

Devon Allman has announced his “20 Years Strong Tour,” which will begin on August 13th in Portsmouth, NH. The tour is recognizing and honoring Devon Allman’s first album, “Torch,” and his nationwide tour and includes three New York shows…

Hillside Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, with more than 50 artists set to perform July 17 to 19 at Guelph Lake Conservation Area in Guelph, Ontario. Located roughly two hours north of Buffalo and about an hour west of Toronto,…

The Brooklyn Academy of Music brings back its annual Word. Sound. Power. series on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at the BAM Fisher in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, with both shows starting at 7:30 p.m. This year's…

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) marks its 60th anniversary with a summer full of exhilarating and inspiring performances and musical events, announcing its 2026 summer concert and event lineup. SPAC is located in Saratoga…

Newcastle, England’s underground metal heroes Raven were formed by the Gallagher brothers John (bass/vocals) and Mark (guitar) in the mid-70s, and came to prominence as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement in the…

New York Americana supergroup Fantastic Cat return with their latest single, “Elevator,” a sharp, high-energy track that blends biting social commentary with the band’s signature wit and loose, rootsy swagger. …

Queens shoegaze-grunge band Bummer Camp announced their sophomore album Fake My Death on Tuesday, March 10, sharing new single "One Bullet" and its accompanying music video alongside the news. Fake My Death is out May 8 via Trash…

The Afghan Whigs have announced the release of their new single, “House of I,” as they prepare for their upcoming 40th Anniversary North American Tour beginning next week. “House of I” is The Afghan Whigs’ first new music since 2022…