Columbus, OH

Today (8/6) would’ve been Elliott Smith‘s 55th birthday, and as mentioned, a bunch of musicians, including some members of the touring band for his 2000 album Figure 8, will play a tribute show to celebrate. “All My Rowdy Friends,” a benefit for New Monkey Studio in Van Nuys, CA, happens tonight at The Regent Theater, and the lineup includes Jason Lytle and Jim Fairchild of Grandaddy, Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses, Illuminati Hotties, Cheekface, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kevin Devine, Johanna Samuels, Earlimart, Emily Kinney, mehro, Madison Cunningham, Violet Grohl, and more. It’s streaming live starting at 10:30 PM ET (last minute tickets are also still available).

Stream the Elliott Smith tribute show ft. Grandaddy mems, Kevin Devine, Illuminati Hotties, more

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Lone Justice, the ’80s-era band led by Maria McKee, have announced Viva Lone Justice, which is their first album since 1987’s Shelter. It’s out October 25 via Afar. It was made with the lineup — McKee, guitarist Ryan Hedgecock, bassist Marvin Etzioni, and late drummer Don Heffington — who made their 1985 self-titled debut.

Lone Justice announce first album in 37 years: listen to "Jenny Jenkins" and cover of Undertones' "Teenage Kicks"

Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES, fronted by ex-EVERY TIME I DIE vocalist Keith Buckley, will release its debut album, "The Light Age", on September 6 via Perseverance Media Group. In celebration, the newcomers are now unleashing the latest single, "Harbinger", along with a lyric video. Check it out below.

KEITH BUCKLEY's New Band MANY EYES Announces Debut Album 'The Light Age'

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How did a kid from rural Michigan – who lived among cows, haybales and strawberry festivals – change the face of music? As Atkins blazes into the UK, he relives his wild times at early British raves

Techno godfather Juan Atkins: ‘There were 5,000 white kids going crazy to my music’

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

It was so shitty to hear that Mark Lanegan passed away back in 2022 at 57. Too talented of a soul, too young to die. At that point, the thought of not getting anymore music from him was something we were all forced to deal with, until it was announced that Bubblegum XX, a box set full of goodies including some unreleased work from the band would be coming out. Among that work is the track “Heard A Train,” which was shared last week. You can listen to it below.

Previously Unreleased Mark Lanegan Song “Heard A Train” Shared

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Dreamless Veil has signed with Relapse Records and announced their debut album, Every Limb of the Flood, set for release on September 20, 2024. Pre-order Every Limb of the Flood here. Featuring members of Inter Arma, Artificial Brain, and Psycroptic, Dreamless Veil delivers terrifying Blackened Extreme Metal, promising one of...

Dreamless Veil sign to Relapse Records, announce debut album and share new single

Super7 has announced a new action figure commemorating the 20th anniversary of Madlib and the late MF DOOM‘s essential 2004 album as Madvillain, Madvillainy. The 16″ tall, posable SuperSize ReAction Figure of DOOM has him dressed in his signature fedora, trench coat, and metal mask, inspired by the video for “All Caps.” It’s available for pre-order for three days only, until Wednesday (8/7) at 11:59 PM ET.

Huge new MF DOOM action figure celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Madvillainy'

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. Having released their first new album in a decade last year, The Polyphonic Spree will continue to support it on the road with a run of West Coast shows. Another Michael, Magic Cyclops, Mylo Bybee, and Escape Artist Lovers each open, varying by show, and you can see all dates here.

Tour news: Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), The Polyphonic Spree, Trevor Noah, more

The E Street Band is mainly a backing band working with Bruce Springsteen since 1972. Springsteen also makes solo efforts, but he mostly records his songs with the band. The musician is still in collaboration with them today. Springsteen made a career decision that also affected the E Street Band...

Bruce Springsteen Once Gave $2 Million To Each E Street Band Member

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Tampa, FL

Lauryn Hill & The Fugees‘ tour with YG Marley has been canceled, just three days before the first date (Friday, August 9 in Tampa). Variety reports that while no official announcement was made, ticket-holders received emails on Tuesday night saying shows had been canceled, and Ticketmaster had marked all North American dates as canceled.

Lauryn Hill & The Fugees cancel tour just days before it was set to start

UK synthpop greats OMD were scheduled to begin their 2024 North American tour in September, but they’ve now postponed the shows “due to health issues around the band requiring treatment.” “We are extremely sorry to all those who have made travel plans already,” they write. “It is the first time (outside the pandemic) that we have postponed a tour in our 45 year career, and we would not do so without exhausting all alternative options first.”

OMD reschedule North American tour due to "health issues"

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

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English singer/songwriter Kirsty MacColl did not get much recognition for her music in the U.S. in the 1980s. She was best known for writing and recording the original version of “They Don’t Know,” which became a hit for Tracey Ullman, and duetting with Shane MacGowan on The Pogues’ “Fairytale in New York.” Even those familiar with MacColl’s earlier work wouldn’t have expected her to break out in the U.S. with a dance hit.

The Partnership that Fueled Kirsty MacColl’s Breakthrough Hit “Walking Down Madison”

New York City, NY

Earlier this year, we got word that Fleet Foxes were going to begin work on their fifth album, the follow-up to 2020’s Shore. No updates on that yet, but bandleader Robin Pecknold has now announced his first ever solo acoustic tour. It includes multiple nights in NYC, San Francisco, and Woodstock, as well as stops in a few other cities, and tickets go on sale Friday, August 9 at 10 AM local time, with an artist presale starting Thursday, August 8 at 10 AM local time with the password ROBINSOLO.

Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold announces solo acoustic tour

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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The Only Ones' Peter Perrett announces new LP ft. Johnny Marr, Bobby Gillespie, Fontaines DC's Carlos O'Connell & more

The Only Ones frontman Peter Perrett has announced a new double album, The Cleansing, due out on November 1 via Domino. It’s the follow-up to 2019’s...

The Only Ones' Peter Perrett announces new LP ft. Johnny Marr, Bobby Gillespie, Fontaines DC's Carlos O'Connell & more

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