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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…
The filmmaker and composer's new project, “Cathedral”, is already history Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
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…
The musician is one of the most nominated artists of the night with seven total nods including New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, and more Sombr brought his pop-rock act to the American Music Awards stage. The musician made his debut at the show with a performance of “Homewrecker,” which is nominated for Song of the Summer at this year's awards ceremony. The singer appeared after winning Best Rock/Alternative Song for “Back to Friends.” As he sang the aching chorus of “Homewrecker” for the AMAs, lighting struck in the background and a cascade…
Thirty years after Hootie and the Blowfish took home Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist at the 1996 American Music Awards, the band returned to the AMAs Monday night, playing a medley of “Hold My Hand” into “Only Wanna Be With You.” Onstage was the same lineup who made their 1994 breakthrough album, Cracked Rear View: frontman Darius Rucker, guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber, and drummer Jim Sonefeld. Opening with “Hold My Hand,” Rucker had the room on their feet as he crooned in his signature baritone and strummed his acoustic guitar. The band kept the good vibes coming as they…
