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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on the penultimate date of their Land of Hope and Dreams tour, framing the show as a political act against President Donald Trump and signaling more pre-election ruckus to come.
Charli XCX has released a guitar-driven new single titled “Rock Music,” produced with A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, accompanied by a black-and-white video and framed as a playful reinvention away from her dance-pop roots as she prepares for a festival-filled summer.
Pitchfork's Shaad D’Souza reviews Charli XCX’s 115-second single 'Rock Music,' calling it a sonic leap that doubles as a sincere manifesto for daily creativity—nerve-damaging risk, distorted guitars, and all—while noting its trolling edge may be a feint, yet the honesty and urgency still feel earned.
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic and guitarist behind hits like 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' has died at 79, leaving a lasting mark on classic rock.
Dave Mason, the guitarist who co-founded Traffic and wrote the classic 'Feelin’ Alright?,' has died at 79 with no immediate cause disclosed. A prolific session player and solo artist—behind hits like 'Alone Together' and 'We Just Disagree'—Mason worked with the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison, among others, and briefly spent time with Clapton’s Derek & the Dominos and Fleetwood Mac. He left Traffic in 1967, rejoined for a period, published a 2024 memoir, and spent his later years touring until retiring from the road last fall due to health concerns.
OutKick invited readers to list their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs after the latest inductees were announced, turning it into a crowd-sourced debate with names like King Crimson, Styx, Boston, Neil Sedaka, Linkin Park, and The Guess Who—showing how many longtime acts feel overlooked and sparking a broader conversation about who deserves induction.
Charli XCX reveals to British Vogue that she’s crafting a rock-infused follow-up to Brat with longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, recording in Paris with a more analogue, less Auto-Tuned approach to intensify the sound. The project accompanies her Wuthering Heights soundtrack work and acting gigs, with moody, guitar-driven tracks and reflections on fame, while noting neck nerve damage from touring and her Lou Reed influence as she pivots away from club-pop.
Charli XCX is reportedly recording a rock-leaning album described as her 'version of analogue' while juggling a busy slate of acting roles and soundtrack work, with less autotune and more guitar from frequent collaborator A.G. Cook; release timing isn’t announced as she continues touring with Brat.
Phil Campbell, Motörhead’s longtime guitarist and the band’s longest-serving member, died at 64 after a long battle in intensive care. Motörhead posted a heartfelt tribute praising his heart, humor and guitar work; Campbell joined in 1984, debuted on Orgasmatron (1986), and contributed to 16 studio albums, later performing with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. His death follows other Motörhead losses, including Eddie Clarke.
Twisted Sister announced that Sebastian Bach will front a limited fall tour instead of Dee Snider, following Snider's health-related resignation and the cancellation of their previously planned 50th‑anniversary run for 2026; no dates have been released yet, though a teaser of a new version of You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll was shared.
Washington Post reviewer Amy Argetsinger argues that Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert uses Elvis’s evolving jumpsuits to trace the singer’s late‑career decline, weaving together performances from multiple shows to illuminate how fashion mirrored his personal and professional unraveling while celebrating his lasting impact on style and stagecraft.
Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. Tributes poured in from fellow rock musicians who toured with him in the 2000s, including Brent Smith of Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Creed and Mark Tremonti, praising his kindness and influence. Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down and rose to fame with Kryptonite from The Better Life, and he had spoken publicly about his illness in recent years.
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, passing away in his sleep. He wrote Kryptonite in high school and helped bring mainstream rock to a broad audience; the band earned two Grammy nominations and released six albums, most recently Us and the Night in 2016. Arnold had revealed his cancer last year and the tour was canceled as a result.
Green Day is set to kick off the Super Bowl’s music portion with stadium-sized rock, highlighting their evolution from punk roots into a mainstream institution. The piece suggests the band may weave political commentary or provocative moments into the performance, continuing their history of surprises on stage, while Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show.
Shinedown withdraws from the Rock the Country Festival, with the piece outlining a sprawling lineup of other acts and their tour dates for the event.