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Breaking News: The Ponys Drummer Nathan Jerde Passes Away

The Ponys Drummer Nathan Jerde Has Died

Nathan Jerde, the skilled drummer of the early 2000s Chicago-based garage rock band the Ponys, has passed away. The band shared their sadness on Facebook, describing Nathan as an incredible drummer with exceptional artistic talents. They reminisced about their travels around the world, the wonderful meals they shared, and the lifelong friendships they formed. Despite … Read more

The Strokes & Sabrina Carpenter Headline Austin City Limits 2025: Full Lineup Revealed!

The Strokes, Sabrina Carpenter, and More to Play Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025

The Austin City Limits Music Festival has unveiled its artist lineup for the 2025 season. The event, scheduled over two weekends from October 3-5 and October 10-12, will feature headline performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, and Doechii. These artists will take the stage at Zilker Metropolitan Park … Read more

Nourished by Time Drops New Album & Video for “Max Potential”: Must-Watch Release!

Nourished by Time Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song “Max Potential”: Watch

Marcus Brown, the Baltimore-based singer, songwriter, and producer known professionally as Nourished by Time, is set to release a new album titled The Passionate Ones on August 22 via XL Recordings. The album, a successor to Erotic Probiotic 2, was crafted across Baltimore, London, and New York. The lead single from the album is “Max … Read more

Smokey Robinson Faces Lawsuit: Former Housekeepers Accuse Icon of Sexual Assault

Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Housekeepers for Sexual Assault

A personal aide and three ex-domestic workers of Smokey Robinson have lodged a lawsuit claiming that the renowned Motown artist sexually assaulted them numerous times while they were employed by him. The collective lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County, alleges that the assaults occurred at his residences in California and Las Vegas. The plaintiffs are … Read more

Star-Studded Lineup for L.A. Recovers: Ty Segall, No Age & More Join Forces in Benefit Album!

Ty Segall, No Age, Shannon & the Clams, and More Contribute to New Benefit Compilation L.A. Recovers

Ty Segall has unveiled the new charity compilation album L.A. Recovers, aimed at supporting wildfire relief efforts in California. This exclusive vinyl release includes never-before-heard cover tracks by artists such as Segall himself, Shannon & the Clams, No Age, King Tuff, White Fence, Mikal Cronin, Meatbodies, Shannon Lay, among others. Pre-orders for the album are … Read more