music-news20.2 min read
Garth Brooks' Fixed-$154 Tour Faces Upper-Deck Slowdown in Some Markets
2 days ago•Source: - Saving Country Music
Music News News
The latest music news stories, summarized by AI
Featured Music News Stories
View original source
14.89 min•5 days ago
Dr. Dre Embraces AI as a Creative Tool, Not a Threat
Dr. Dre says he uses AI in music production and views it as a creative tool rather than a threat, noting he’s embracing it and that peers like Jimmy Iovine acknowledge there are many AI-assisted producers.
More Top Stories
2
Slipknot Parts Ways With Sid Wilson Amid Ongoing Lineup Changes
Deadline•12 days ago
3
Usher debunks body-double rumors after viral concert clip
NME•18 days ago
More Music News Stories
Morrissey Scraps Las Vegas Run Over Last-Minute Logistics
Morrissey canceled his four-night Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas with just a week’s notice, citing unforeseen logistical challenges; the rest of his late-summer/early-fall US tour remains on the schedule for now, including Riot Fest where he’ll open for Tool.
Geese's Cameron Winter breaks silence on Lost Weekend alias rumors
Geese frontman Cameron Winter has addressed speculation that he sings on Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend under an alias after Rolling Stone noted a mystery guest named “Son-John Johnson” on two tracks. Winter offered no direct confirmation, joking that he’ll have to contact his lawyer, as Bridgers’ long-awaited album nears release and features high-profile collaborators like Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, Christian Lee Hutson, Jack Antonoff and Alex G.
Kylie Minogue Reunites with Nick Cave for Where the Wild Roses Grow in Brighton
Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in Brighton to perform their 1995 duet 'Where the Wild Roses Grow' for the first time on stage together since 2019, following a surprise rooftop set earlier that day; the collaboration, from the Murder Ballads era, remains a landmark moment in Australian music history.
Boy George splits with label after pro-Israel track clash
Boy George says he has parted ways with Tony Pontius, who runs his label BGP, after Pontius refused to release the pro-Israel song 'We Will Dance Again'; George posted that Pontius was 'unequivocal' and said 'I want nothing to do with this song,' prompting George to declare 'we are done' and vow to release the track. The song, reportedly created with AI, has drawn criticism, but George frames it as pro-peace and says it was inspired by the Nova Music Festival attack, while he has also withdrawn from a London Palladium performance.
Ariana Grande Chainsaws Through Critics in Petal Video
Ariana Grande’s new ‘Petal’ video has her as Pepper reclaiming her narrative by confronting a panel of executives who say she’s “not good enough,” then literally chainsawing away their critique; the gory, VistaVision-shot sequence ends with a twist revealing the scene is part of a film, underscoring a message of empowerment amid ongoing public scrutiny as she promotes the Petal album.
Glen Hansard’s Final Set Captured on Video Hours Before Fateful Dublin Crash
Video footage shows Irish songwriter Glen Hansard performing his final set at The Wren’s Nest in Chapelizod, hours before he died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin. The night’s intimate moment, where he sang with his signature raw cadence as a crowd fell silent, was followed by his departure around 4:30 a.m. Tributes from peers and fans poured in after news of his death at 56, highlighting his years from busking in Dublin to international fame.
Stars honor Glen Hansard following sudden death
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter known for the Frames and the film Once, died at 56 in a Dublin motorcycle accident; tributes poured in from Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Rachel Zegler and others who celebrated his warmth, street-rooted artistry, and lasting influence on generations of musicians.
Roth Halts Tour, Hagar Invites Him to Vegas Residency
David Lee Roth has abruptly canceled the remainder of his North American tour, scrapping all upcoming dates except the August 7 show at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally; Sammy Hagar responded with a video message expressing support and inviting Roth to join his Las Vegas residency, a gesture aiming to keep the Van Halen legacy alive as Hagar’s Best of All Worlds band gears up for the Vegas run.
L7’s Jennifer Finch Dies at 59, Leaving a Lasting Punk Legacy
Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter whose ferocious playing helped power L7's 1990s alt‑punk surge, died at 59 after an aggressive brain cancer. Tributes from L7 praised her fierce spirit and pivotal role in shaping the band’s sound as she battled illness ahead of a farewell tour.
Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV's 120 Minutes, Dies
Dave Kendall, the British-born journalist who created MTV's influential alternative-rock show 120 Minutes and hosted it from 1986 to 1992, has died. Matt Pinfield announced the news on Instagram; Kendall's exact cause and circumstances are not disclosed. Kendall later co-produced Music Scoupe with Kelly Ripa, anchored Woodstock '94, and hosted radio/TV gigs including Hot 97's Planet Traxx and SiriusXM. In later years he lived in Thailand and worked for the Bangkok Post. His work helped bring underground music to a broader audience.