On Friday (May 23), Billy Joel announced the cancellation of all 17 of his upcoming concerts after receiving a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder causing hearing, vision, and balance issues. “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” reads a statement from…… MORE
The 2025 American Music Awards returned on Monday (May 26) after taking a two-year hiatus, with the ceremony for the “biggest fan-voted awards show in the world” taking place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Billie Eilish was the night’s big winner, taking home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 21), The Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando officially announced the upcoming release of his memoir, Rumors of My Demise, set to be published on October 7 by Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books. The 304-page autobiography details Dando’s journey through the trials and tribulations of his music career and personal life, from his…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 21), Twenty One Pilots took to social media to announce their upcoming seventh album, Breach, which is set to be released on an unspecified date in September. The band also revealed that they will share the project’s lead single, “The Contract,” on June 12. The new record will apparently mark a continuation…… MORE
On Wednesday (May 21), Paul Weller announced the details of his upcoming covers album, Find El Dorado, which is set to be released on July 25. The collection – which is described as “less a covers album and more a map of [Weller’s] emotional and musical DNA – features The Jam/The Style Council legend performing…… MORE
On Thursday (May 22), Metallica revealed dates and details of their 2026 UK/European M72 Tour. The 16-date trek will hit nine different countries between May and July of next year, and will feature a rotating lineup of support acts including Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar. “We’re excited to continue the now-tradition of No Repeat…… MORE
This spring, a series of tribute concerts dubbed “Jillith Fair — Loving Jill Sobule” will honor the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who tragically died in a house fire in Minnesota on May 1. The events will feature appearances from Tom Morello, Lisa Loeb, John Doe, Margaret Cho, members of the Go-Go’s, Joan Osborne, and more.…… MORE
During The Voice finale on Tuesday (May 20), Foreigner announced that lead singer Kelly Hansen will be leaving the band, with guitarist Luis Maldonado set to take over the role. “Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Hansen said in a statement. “But it’s time to pass…… MORE
Gorillaz will mark their 25th anniversary with four standalone live shows at east London’s Copper Box Arena on August 29-30 and September 2-3. The performances will coincide with the opening of an immersive exhibition, House Of Kong, which will offer fans access to the virtual band’s headquarters, while chronicling their animated history since the release…… MORE
On Tuesday (May 20), Iron Maiden shared a message urging fans to limit their phone usage during their upcoming Run for Your Lives World Tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary heavy metal band. “We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens,” explains Maiden’s longtime manager,…… MORE
As a North Kingstown resident, I knew this tour required traveling outside of my neighborhood. Given five days and my minimal college student budget, here are the places I took my West Coast visitors:
Providence Place Mall is mixing things up with the addition of two, quite commonly-coveted stores.