Category Archives: Rock Music News

Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist and founding member of the British experimental rock band Black Midi, has died at the age of 26. His family confirmed the news on January 12, sharing that he had bee...
Martin Jan 13, 2026

Rolling Stones Step Back From Planned 2026 European Tour
The Rolling Stones have stepped back from plans for a 2026 European stadium tour, including dates that were expected in Italy and the UK. The tour was never officially announced, but it is now confirm...
Martin Jan 12, 2026

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Enduring Figure of American Rock, Dies at 78
The music world has lost one of its longest-running figures from the American rock era. Bob Weir has died at 78, according to a statement shared by his family. The cause was pulmonary complications fo...
Martin Jan 12, 2026

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Announce New Album and 2026 Tour
After spending much of the past year on the road together, a familiar collaboration is taking shape again. The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis have announced a new album and a run of live dates ac...
Martin Jan 12, 2026

Dry Cleaning Release New Album Secret Love
Dry Cleaning released a new album titled Secret Love on January 9. The record follows the group's earlier work and keeps their core identity intact while expanding its scope. The album was recorded ac...
Martin Jan 12, 2026

Grammys Introduce Best Album Cover Award for 2026 Ceremony
The Recording Academy has announced a change to the rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards. For the first time, album artwork will be recognized with its own standalone category. The new award is called Bes...
Martin Jan 11, 2026

Depeche Mode: M, Explores Music, Mortality, and Mexico City on Film
Depeche Mode have announced a new film project tied to their recent touring period. The film is titled Depeche Mode: M and centers on three concerts the band played in Mexico City in 2023 during the M...
Martin Jan 11, 2026

Five Albums That Explain Why David Bowie Still Matters
Looking back a decade after his passing, David Bowie is still used as a measuring stick for artistic reinvention in popular music. A recent feature highlights five albums that help explain why his cat...
Martin Jan 11, 2026
Morrissey Begins 2026 By Canceling A Pair Of Concerts In California
Morrissey has canceled the first concerts of his 2026 tour, calling off his January 3 and January 6 shows in Rancho Mirage and San Diego, California, due to an adverse reaction to prescription medicat...
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
Yungblud Reworks “Zombie” With The Smashing Pumpkins
Yungblud kicked off 2026 by releasing a high-profile collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins on a darker, reimagined version of his song "Zombie," marking the first time that the grunge legends have ...
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
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