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Countdown to Beaches Brew 2026: The event Ravenna will take place from 9 to 11 June on the Hana-Bi beach and see in lineup many interesting names like Joshua Idehen (Benin City, Hugh, LV), who moves between spoken word poetry and danceable UK funky, the Congolese afrofuturist collective Fulu Miziki, the deadly Dublin duo M(h)aol and Madra Salach, respectively a post-punk and noise band focused on feminist and queerand avant-garde folk sextet, the “new wave mushroom trance” offered by the Japanese meteor Super Jet Kinoko, and others. Beaches Brew was born in 2012 from the union of Bronson Produzioni and…
The Colombian star performed the new song from his latest album Loco x Volver Maluma officially returned to the American Music Awards stage for the first time in six years with a heartfelt performance of “Tu Recuerdo.” The star’s Colombian pride was front and center as he brought the spirit of his Medellín hometown to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Taking the stage with a full band, backup singers, and a mic stand wrapped in the Columbian flag, Maluma performed a joyful rendition of his heartfelt track for fans gathered in Vegas and watching around…
Jazz luminary and saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died, according to a public statement by his publicist, Terri Hinte. In the recent past, the icon had been struggling with respiratory health issues, which had kept him from public performance since 2012. He died at home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95.Rollins came up on the music of Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. He started playing the alto sax, but at 16, switched to tenor. As a teenager, he recorded with Bud Powell and J.J. Johnson. He later worked with Miles Davis (who referred to Rollins as a “legend” in his autobiography) and Thelonious…
Katseye delivered a fever dream performance of “Pinky Up” at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday evening, and later won their first ever AMA for New Artist of the Year. The superstar group rolled up on the awards show stage via a massive pink teddy bear outfitted with giant speakers for paws. In a setting that brought their music video for the hit single to the AMAs, Katseye interrupted a curious tea party to sing their high-energy track amid a cascade of color and floating stuffed animals. In their acceptance speech for New Artist of the Year,…
Musician sings his newest single at the 2026 AMAs live from Las Vegas Teddy Swims performed his recent hit, “Mr. Know It All,” on Sunday night at the American Music Awards. Swims was introduced by fellow Georgian Mariah the Scientist, and he launched into a soulful rendition of his new single on a stage resembling a boarded-up house. Backed by musicians on plucky guitar and hand drums, Swims' voice shone as he sang about anticipating the demise of a relationship. Although more than a year has passed since Swims released his most recent album, 2025's I've Tried Everything but Therapy…
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J Mascis and Mike Watt helped define the ’90s alt-rock scene through their bands Dinosaur Jr. and Minutemen. Now, they’re covering each other’s songs for a new split 7″ arranged by Austin label Red Parakeet Records. Instead of tackling the Minutemen, though, Mascis dives into fIREHOSE’s 1991 deep cut “Formal Introduction,” while Watt lets loose on a wailing rendition of “The Little Baby” from Dinosaur Jr.’s 1991 EP Whatever’s Cool With Me. Listen to both tracks below.This is the third installment in a cover series that Red Parakeet has been organizing. Previous split 7″s featured Watt alongside Slint’s Papa M,…
Sonny Rollins, the jazz legend dubbed the Saxophone Colossus who redefined the language of jazz with his inimitable improvisational skills, died on Monday at his home in Woodstock, NY. He was 95. His death was confirmed in a statement by his publicist, Terri Hinte. A cause of death was not immediately available. The statement announcing Rollins' death included a 2009 quote from the musician: “I think when the creative person ends, he continues in the next existence. I'm a person who believes this life isn't the be-all and end-all of everything. A spiritual person doesn't feel like that.” The Harlem-raised…
Jean-Michel Jarre has chosen Jazz Open Modena for the only Italian date of his tour: on July 18th the French artist will bring a special immersive show of electronic music, technology and audiovisual experimentation live, including monumental lasers, architectural mapping, giant screens, virtual reality, three-dimensional audio and generative visuals. Designed to dialogue every time with the place that hosts them, his concerts transform the entire environment into a spectacular synchronized machine capable of simultaneously integrating synths, sequences, electronic percussion and audiovisual effects. From large outdoor events to international clubs and arenas, Over the years, the French artist has redefined the…
Karol G made the most of her first-ever performance at the American Music Awards. The Colombian superstar took the stage to deliver “Ivonny Bonita” from Tropicoqueta, plus received the special International Artist Award of Excellence and Best Latin Album for Tropicoqueta. Karol G looked ethereal as she performed on a circular stage, veiled by a sheer curtain. As she sang “Ivonny Bonita,” she utilized the drapery and small setup with titillating choreography, keeping the audience captivated with complex floorwork and her vocals. Immediately following her set, John Legend presented the superstar with the International Artist Award of Excellence for her…
