André 3000 Releases Piano Collection

André 3000 has dropped 7 Piano Sketches, a seven-track instrumental follow-up to his Grammy-nominated New Blue Sun. Inspired by a trip to Texas, much of the music predates that album. Originally titled The Best Worst Rap Album in History, André called it “the free-est emotionally” he’s felt. Full story

Kim Thayil on Unreleased Soundgarden Recordings

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil says he believes Chris Cornell’s final recordings with the band will eventually be released. Read more

James to Play Laid on Tour

British band James will perform their album Laid in full during a North American tour from Sept 3 to Oct 5, hitting Riot Fest and Ohana Festival. Tour details

Kanye West’s DONDA 2 Flops

Kanye West’s DONDA 2 had his weakest debut, selling only 5.9K units. More info

JHS Pedals Launch DIY Dumble-Style Pedal

JHS Pedals released the NOTADÜMBLË, a $119 DIY kit that emulates the coveted Dumble amp tone. Check it out

The Faces Record 11 New Songs

The Faces (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones) have recorded 11 new songs, but scheduling conflicts make a release unlikely before 2026. Read more Tim Rice Returns to Animation

After 25 years, legendary lyricist Tim Rice returns to animated film with The Land of Sometimes, writing three new songs. Details

Brian Kelley’s New Chapter

Brian Kelley will release Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One on June 20. More

Led Zeppelin Lawsuit Resurfaces

Jake Holmes is suing Jimmy Page again over Dazed and Confused, claiming unauthorized use of his song in a recent documentary and live recordings. Case details

Oasis to Keep “Hello” in Setlist

Liam Gallagher denied rumors that Oasis would drop “Hello” from their reunion tour due to its Gary Glitter connection. More info

Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5

Luther – Kendrick Lamar, SZA (11 weeks at #1)

Ordinary – Alex Warren

Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Nokia – Drake

A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey

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