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

Gryffin, the dance music maverick, has released his highly anticipated third studio album, PULSE, now available via Virgin Music. The 14-track album includes previously released singles such as ‘Last of Us' with Rita Ora, ‘What Took You So Long' with Armin Van Buuren, ‘Magic' with babyidontlikeyou, ‘Magnet' with Disco Fries and MAX, and ‘Dance Through the Night' with Whethan and Norma Jean Martine.

Dance Music Maverick Gryffin Unveils Third Studio Album PULSE via Virgin Music

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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

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Shirley Manson has shared an update on her health, following Garbage recently cancelling a number of tour dates. It comes after the band revealed last week (August 1) that they would be axing the remaining 2024 shows due to an injury suffered by the frontwoman. While details at the time...

Shirley Manson shares update on injury and cancelled Garbage shows: “I returned home from tour an absolute hot mess”

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Two prog rock masters return to record-store shelves and streaming services. August 2024's new music releases also include a celebrated moment from Woodstock and a rare solo album from one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones. Jon Anderson is releasing his first album of original songs with the Band...

August 2024 New Music Releases

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Cap’n Jazz are reuniting for their first show in seven years at Las Vegas festival Best Friends Forever in October, and it looks like they have plans for more shows after that, too. European booking agency and promoter Toutpartout say that they are now the band’s agent in Europe and the UK, and that they’re “working on shows for 2025!,” writing, “Cap’n Jazz never toured Europe before. They only played two shows in London back in 2017! It’s time to change this.”

Cap'n Jazz "working on" Europe/UK shows for 2025

In the 1960s, the TV landscape was filled with science fiction/action adventure shows such as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space, My Favorite Martian, and other more light-hearted fantasy fare like Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and two "monster" comedies: The Addams Family, and The Munsters.

For Pat Priest, working on 'The Munsters' was Sometimes Difficult Due to Yvonne De Carlo & Others

Jinjer, The Glorious Sons, DED, and Rivals are now part of the 15th annual ShipRocked lineup. The 2025 cruise will also feature Parkway Drive, Hollywood Undead, Nothing More, The Struts, 10 Years, Atreyu, Buckcherry, The Ghost Inside, P.O.D., and more. Departing January 19-25 from Miami, the Carnival Magic will make...

Jinjer, The Glorious Sons, & more added to Shiprocked 2025

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Tribute rock songs are usually quite good at getting a tear or two out of even the toughest rock fans. These five tracks were either written for someone who is no longer with us or released in honor of rock musicians who have since passed on. 1. Neil Young Wrote...

5 Rock Songs That Were Written as Tribute To Other Musicians

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"

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'

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

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Ween have cancelled the final few dates of their 40th anniversary tour. Following the first three shows of this month’s leg, in Bonner, MT and Spokane, WA, they’ve cancelled the remaining dates, scheduled for this week in Seattle, Portland, and Eugene. “We regret to announce that we will have to cancel our shows this week in Seattle, Portland and Eugene,” a statement from the band reads. “We love performing for the best fans in the world, and we are beyond disappointed we won’t be able to do these shows. All tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. Thanks as always for the love and support.”

Ween cancel remaining August 40th anniversary tour shows

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Manzanera said the group's last tour in 2022 was 'the finale.'

'70s Rock Band Retires From Touring: No More Concerts for Roxy Music, Phil Manzanera Says

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are about to begin the North American leg of their 2024 world tour, which includes special three-hour marathon sets at Forest Hills Stadium on August 16 and 17 with Geese and DJ Crenshaw. The 8/17 show is sold out, but you can get tickets for 8/16 now, and we’re giving away a pair! The winner will also receive a copy of King Gizzard’s new album, Flight b741, on vinyl, which must be picked up at the merch table at the show. Enter for a chance to win below!

Win tix to King Gizzard at Forest Hills + a vinyl copy of their new album too!

Who doesn’t love getting a little weird with their creativity? These bands certainly didn’t mind getting quite experimental with how they recorded a few noteworthy tracks. Let’s dive into four times that famous rock bands got a little weird and experimental with their songs!. 1. “Crawl Away”...

4 Times Rock Bands Got Weird and Experimental With Their Songs

The Wolfgang Press, who released many great records on 4AD during the label’s imperial ’80s / ’90s era, are gearing up to release A 2nd Shape, their first album in 29 years, in September. The first single from the album is “Sad Surfer,” was just released. It’s an understated little number powered by a vintage rhythm box and tremolo’d guitar chords which lap like waves. What makes this unmistakably The Wolfgang Press, however, is Michael Allen’s voice which slips between a whispery baritone and plaintive wails. It’s good to have them back.

Listen to The Wolfgang Press' "Sad Surfer" from first album in 29 years

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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We get ready for Riot Fest on this week's BrooklynVegan Blog Radio on SiriusXMU (8/5 playlist)

On this week’s episode of BrooklynVegan Blog Radio on SiriusXMU, we get excited about Riot Rest 2024, highlighting a lot of the artists playing. We played...

We get ready for Riot Fest on this week's BrooklynVegan Blog Radio on SiriusXMU (8/5 playlist)

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