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music2 days ago•30 min saved

Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Unveils 185 Limited-Edition Releases

Record Store Day has released its 2026 Black Friday lineup, featuring approximately 185 exclusive titles available at independent retailers on November 27. The selection includes new vinyl debuts from pop stars like Noah Kahan and KATSEYE, alongside archival live performances from legends such as Bruce Springsteen and Prince. While the event emphasizes physical media, it also includes a growing number of CD releases. Key highlights include limited-quantity pressings of soundtracks for 'Wicked' and 'KPop Demon Hunters,' as well as rare jazz and rock collections.

via Variety|

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culture-and-politics4 days ago•4 min saved

Power To The People Festival Blends Rock Legends with Partisan Activism

Tom Morello’s 'Power To The People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion featured Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Dave Matthews. While billed as non-partisan, the event raised questions about political neutrality after Morello admitted he did not vote for Kamala Harris in 2024. Fox News criticized the festival for aligning with anti-Trump nonprofits, while Stereogum highlighted the musical collaborations and protest song covers.

via Stereogum|

#bruce-springsteen #culture-and-politics #midterm-elections

politics5 days ago•11 min saved

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Attends 'Power to the People' Festival in 'No Kings' Shirt

Former special counsel Jack Smith attended the 'Power to the People' music festival in Maryland on Saturday, wearing a 'No Kings' t-shirt. He was recognized by Dave Grohl, who dedicated 'My Hero' to him, and was seen wearing a Bruce Springsteen shirt by fans. This follows his recent Senate testimony defending his dismissed prosecutions of President Trump.

via HuffPost|

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music5 days ago•13 min saved

Springsteen and Grohl unite for historic 'Rockin' in the Free World' at Maryland protest festival

Bruce Springsteen performed Neil Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World' with Dave Grohl at the Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland, marking the first live performance of the song since 2004. The event, organized by Tom Morello, combined rock performances with voter registration drives ahead of the midterm elections.

via Rolling Stone|

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culture-and-politics5 days ago•121 min saved

Springsteen and Legends Unite at Merriweather for Pre-Midterm Voter Rally

Tom Morello’s 'Power to the People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, combined a massive musical lineup with civic engagement efforts ahead of the November midterms. The event, which sold out within minutes of its announcement, featured over 25 artists including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez. Proceeds were directed to VoteRiders to support voter registration, while a 'Freedom Village' showcased nonprofits. The concert served as a high-profile platform for political activism, blending rock performances with calls for civic participation.

via apnews.com|

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culture-and-politics5 days ago•11 min saved

Rock Legends Unite at Merriweather to Rally Voters Before Midterms

On October 3, 2026, the Power to the People festival took over the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Organized by guitarist Tom Morello, the event featured a ten-hour concert with over 25 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez. The festival combined musical performances with a 'Freedom Village' for civic engagement, donating proceeds to VoteRiders to help voters ahead of the November midterms.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#bruce-springsteen #civic-engagement #culture-and-politics

politics6 days ago•10 min saved

Springsteen, Matthews headline Columbia festival blending rock with midterm activism

The 'Power to the People' festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, featured headline performances by Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews alongside a network of anti-Trump nonprofits. Organized by Tom Morello, the event combined music with voter registration drives for the upcoming midterms. Critics raised concerns about 501(c)(3) tax law violations, while attendees described the event as a historic civic engagement opportunity.

via Fox News|

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music6 days ago•46 min saved

Morello Unites Music and Activism with New Album and Pre-Midterm Festival

Tom Morello has released his heaviest solo album in years, 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' and is launching the 'Power to the People' festival ahead of the US midterms. The 62-year-old guitarist, known for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is using his platform to address anti-fascism and political engagement. He recently toured with Bruce Springsteen, whose new song 'Streets of Minneapolis' became a viral hit after a benefit concert for victims of government violence. Morello also collaborated with his 15-year-old son, Roman, on several tracks, marking a new chapter in his career that blends heavy rock with folk influences.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment11 days ago•1 min saved

Springsteen Canceled for Kimmel’s Brooklyn Week; Schumer Added

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is filming a five-night run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, but Bruce Springsteen has canceled his Tuesday appearance, with Amy Schumer added to the lineup. The week features high-profile guests including Paul McCartney, Bernie Sanders, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

via LateNighter|

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entertainment29 days ago•74 min saved

Springsteen’s Concert Film Frames America’s Flag Moment in a Time of Turmoil

Bruce Springsteen discusses the Land of Hope and Dreams concert film shot during his US tour, outlining how the set recontextualizes decades of songs around a flag-waving, politically charged moment. The film, directed by Chris Hilson and Thom Zimny, is being released in installments on YouTube and centers on songs like War, Born in the U.S.A., and Darkness on the Edge of Town, framed by Springsteen’s opening speech about reclaiming the flag and addressing contemporary events (including the Minsk-inspired tension and Iran conflict) while delivering a nation-wide state-of-the-nation vibe through carefully curated song choices.

via Yahoo|

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music1 month ago•25 min saved

Springsteen Unveils Segmented Concert Film, Teases Two New Albums

Bruce Springsteen discusses his Land of Hope and Dreams tour film, which is being released in segments on YouTube (the Philadelphia Freedom Cut starts with seven songs). He explains the show’s politically charged framing and how the set was crafted for immediacy. He reveals two new albums of fresh material are in the works, with one finished and expected to come out first, while the other could arrive later as a surprise. He hints at a future schedule of shorter tours rather than another lengthy E Street trek and notes his Broadway experience influenced his approach; he also plans a one-off DC appearance with Tom Morello.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Springsteen Drops Trailer for Land of Hope and Dreams Tour Concert Film

Bruce Springsteen released a trailer for a new concert film titled Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut), expected to stream starting September 9 and likely capturing his May 30, 2026 Philadelphia show with the E Street Band at the Xfinity Mobile Arena; the trailer hints at a high-energy set featuring songs like War, Born in the U.S.A., The Ghost of Tom Joad, and multiple performances with Tom Morello.

via NJArts.net|

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music1 month ago•20 min saved

Final Curtain for Clive Davis, Music’s Hitmaker

At Clive Davis’s New York funeral, a who’s who of music and entertainment pays tribute to the legendary exec’s golden ear for hits, his knack for pairing artists with songs, and his decades of shaping pop, R&B, and rock—from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston—while mentoring a generation of industry leaders.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Remembering Dave Marsh: A Trailblazing Rock Critic and Bruce Springsteen Biographer Dies at 76

Dave Marsh, a foundational rock critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer, died at 76 in Connecticut. A longtime Creem and Rolling Stone contributor, Marsh authored Born to Run (1979) and about 25 titles, helped launch E Street Radio, and hosted SiriusXM's Kick Out the Jams for 19 years. He also founded the Kristen Ann Carr Fund in memory of his daughter and is survived by his wife Barbara Carr.

via Variety|

#biography #bruce-springsteen #dave-marsh

obituary1 month ago•17 min saved

Dave Marsh, Trailblazing Music Writer and Bruce Springsteen Biographer, Dies at 76

Dave Marsh, a pioneering music writer, critic, broadcaster and biographer of Bruce Springsteen, died at 76 after years of declining health. A key Creem editor and longtime Rolling Stone contributor, he authored more than two dozen books and earned a Grammy for Aretha Franklin liner notes. Marsh also co‑founded Rap & Rock Confidential, joined SiriusXM in 2004 to host Kick Out the Jams, and, with his wife Barbara Carr, founded the Kristen Ann Carr Fund after their daughter’s sarcoma death to support cancer research. Tributes from Springsteen and peers highlighted his conscience, advocacy for social justice, and influence on music journalism. Marsh is survived by his wife; his daughters Kristen Ann Carr and Sasha Carr had predeceased him, and a full survivor list was not immediately available.

via Billboard|

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