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Joseph Byrd, the composer and leader of the trailblazing psychedelic rock band The United States Of America, has died aged 87. The news was confirmed by his family in a notice to the Los Angeles Times, which stated that he passed away suddenly on November 2 at his home in Medford, Oregon. No cause of death has been provided. Byrd was the central architect of the highly influential group, who were formed in Los Angeles in 1967 […]

fLaura Jane Grace has announced a tour of UK and Ireland grassroots venues for 2026 – find all the details below. READ MORE: Laura Jane Grace talks ‘Hole In My Head’ and the return of Against Me! The former Against Me! singer will be hitting the road for a total of 11 dates next March and April, kicking off at Norwich’s Waterfront on March 30 and taking in dates in Southampton, Bristol, Milton Keynes, London, Nottingham, […]

Hackers have reportedly scammed over $5billion from music fans this year by posing as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and others. A report from the social media security company Spikerz has estimated that an eye-watering $5.3billion (£4billion) has been accrued by AI impersonations of high-profile artists on platforms such as X, TikTok and Instagram in 2025 alone (via Billboard). Social media sites have become increasingly “high-risk entry points for fraud and brand damage”, the […]

Alabama Shakes have announced a headline US tour for April and May 2026 – find all dates and ticket information below. READ MORE: Brittany Howard on how her late sister Jaime inspired her powerful solo album: “I feel like we did it together” The band – comprised of Brittany Howard, Heath Fogg, and Zac Cockrell – went on hiatus back in 2018, only to return in August with their first new music in 10 years, ‘Another Life’, which saw the band venture further into 1960s […]

CMAT surprised her hometown fans by playing an intimate show at her local pub in Dunboyne – watch footage below. READ MORE: CMAT – ‘Euro-Country’ review: she’s been giving icon, now she is one The singer – real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson – had played a show at Dublin’s 3Arena on December 5 and the following night, she followed it up by making good on a promise to play at Brady’s in […]