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Paul McCartney Announces The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Shares Reflective New Song “Days We Left Behind”
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Paul McCartney Announces The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Shares Reflective New Song “Days We Left Behind”

Paul McCartney has announced his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due May 29, and shared the nostalgic lead single “Days We Left Behind.”

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311 and Dirty Heads Reunite for 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour
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311 and Dirty Heads Reunite for 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour

311 and Dirty Heads will reunite for the 2026 “So Glad You Made It” Tour, a summer run across North America featuring P-Nut, David Foral, and more.

The Bad Plus Expand 2026 Farewell Tour With New U.S. Dates
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The Bad Plus Expand 2026 Farewell Tour With New U.S. Dates

The Bad Plus have added more dates to their 2026 farewell tour, including final U.S. shows across the Southwest and Midwest led by bassist Reid Anderson.

The Doobie Brothers Add Fall 2026 “Walk This Road” Tour Dates as “Takin’ It to the Streets” Turns 50
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The Doobie Brothers Add Fall 2026 “Walk This Road” Tour Dates as “Takin’ It to the Streets” Turns 50

The Doobie Brothers have announced a fall 2026 leg of their “Walk This Road” tour, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of "Takin’ It to the Streets".

MonoNeon Releases Joyful Live Version of “Better Days Are Coming”
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MonoNeon Releases Joyful Live Version of “Better Days Are Coming”

MonoNeon has released “Better Days Are Coming (Live),” a vibrant new recording from Sofia, Bulgaria featuring his band and an electrifying bass solo.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Return with “Future Soul,” A Genre-Blending New Chapter
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Return with “Future Soul,” A Genre-Blending New Chapter

Tedeschi Trucks Band return with "Future Soul," a genre-blending new album featuring bassist Brandon Boone. Watch live video and see 2026 tour dates.

Josh Paul Powers New Supergroup The Masses on Two Explosive Debut Singles
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Josh Paul Powers New Supergroup The Masses on Two Explosive Debut Singles

The Masses, a new Nashville supergroup featuring Josh Paul on bass, have released their first two singles: “Drug Lord” and a cover of Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic.”

Iron Maiden Documentary “Burning Ambition” Trailer Teases a Deep Dive Into 50 Years of Metal History
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Iron Maiden Documentary “Burning Ambition” Trailer Teases a Deep Dive Into 50 Years of Metal History

Iron Maiden has released the first trailer for Burning Ambition, a new documentary tracing the band’s 50-year history. The film arrives in theaters on May 7, 2026.

Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Mayhem to the U.S. This Fall
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Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Mayhem to the U.S. This Fall

Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 tour with first-time U.S. dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia ahead of "Vol. II."

Steve Bailey Is Stepping Down as Chair of Berklee’s Bass Department
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Steve Bailey Is Stepping Down as Chair of Berklee’s Bass Department

Steve Bailey will step down as chair of Berklee’s Bass Department on August 31, 2026, closing a major chapter in his career as a bassist, educator, and mentor.

Melissa Auf der Maur Reflects on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and the ’90s in New Memoir
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Melissa Auf der Maur Reflects on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and the ’90s in New Memoir

Melissa Auf der Maur has released "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir," reflecting on her years with Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and rock’s last analog decade.

Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026
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Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026

Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.