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Country trio Rascal Flatts to play the X for the first time in 15 years
Reunited country trio Rascal Flatts will return to the road next year, with a Jan. 23 stop planned at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, a venue they last played in 2011. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina
Disconcerting but often delightful new Bach transcriptions
Grade: B Most popular Christopher Snowdon The case for Letby’s innocence looks weaker than ever Megan McElroy The migrant hotel protests are all about class Henry Donovan Friedrich Merz’s reign of error Everyone loves the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Rather
Ultimately hard to resist: Elbow reviewed
Our relationships with bands are often very like our relationships with people. Some are pure and lasting love. Some start promisingly but spoil. Some are quick, thrilling flings, others a more meaningful yet distant connection. Elbow are the kind of band you
Woody Allen without the zingers: Materialists reviewed
Celine Song’s first film, the wonderful Past Lives (2023), earned two Oscar nominations. So expectations were riding high for Materialists. Perhaps way too high. And, yes, it’s a letdown. It feels like an early Woody Allen but blunter, shallower, with no
The problem with psychiatrists? They're all depressed
Edinburgh seems underpopulated this year. The whisky bars are half full and the throngs of tourists who usually crowd the roadways haven’t materialised. There’s a sharp chill in the air too. Anoraks and hats are worn all day, and anyone eating outdoors in the
Taylor Swift, the showgirl? Her album launch has her labelled a 'marketing mastermind'
Taylor Swift's new album might be called The Life of a Showgirl, but her ability to whip her fans into a frenzy ahead of the announcement has one expert calling her a "marketing mastermind". ...
Taylor Swift Makes Highly-Anticipated Appearance on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast
The couple appear in conversation together for the first time during the Kelce brothers' show ...
Amaarae Switches Genres and Makes it Pop on Her Sweaty Thrill Ride ‘Black Star’
Boundary-busting singer's latest is a masterclass in controlled hedonism ...
Hozier’s First Billboard Hot 100 Hit 'Too Sweet' Isn’t His Best Song — It’s This ...
When most people think of Hozier, it's most likely that the first songs that come to mind are either "Take Me to
Overlooked No More: Molly Drake, a Maternal, Musical Force Behind Nick Drake’s Sound
She was a poet, singer, composer and pianist whose melancholic home recordings from the 1950s hit on universal themes of despair, heartbreak, longing and loss. ...
Five new local albums for summer's dog days - Upstate Beat
We’re in the dog days of summer for sure. Saturday night I sat with a friend at Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes as we watched the moon rise over the Hudson River. It was a heavy, full moon — ...
How to watch Taylor Swift's first appearance on the Kelces' 'New Heights' podcast
Columbia Missourian | 2025-08-13, 23:47
Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. ...
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband found his ‘partner in life’ with her assistant
Following the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, on Aug. 7, new details have emerged that appear to explain why the divorce has been described as especially difficult and devastating for the singer. It turns out that Blackstock
Crowded House Refute AI Newscast Video: “Neil’s Never Had Trouble With Erections”
Neil Finn is beating the erectile dysfunction allegations. The Crowded House frontman was the unfortunate victim of an AI-generated newscast video, where a fake version of him shared a heartwarming but false story about becoming a father at the age of 67 after
This black composer was almost forgotten. Today he's inspiring new musicians
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was an accomplished musician who lived among the pantheon of British composers, but he was defined by his black ancestry and almost forgotten. ...
Rock Legend David Bowie Said This Guitarist Deserved More Recognition
A decade after his death, David Bowieremains one of the most iconic performers ever. The talented singer
Trump names San Antonio's George Strait as Kennedy Center honoree
San Antonio-area native and country music superstar George Strait has been named
Album Review: Rachel Baiman/Viv & Riley, 'Kissing Other PPL'
(Peacedale Records, vinyl, digital) How long does it take to get over a person? Some say one week for every month of the relationship. Others say half the time a couple were together. Indie-folk artist Rachel Baiman of Nashville, Tenn., and Durham, N.C., duo
Talk It Out: 'Burlington Does Burlington'
In May, Sean Hood of country band Eastern Mountain Time released the mega-compilation Burlington Does Burlington, 20 tracks of local bands covering each other. In the process, he revived a long-defunct tradition of the Queen City music scene. Well, maybe the
On the Beat: 'The Lost Factory' Documentary Rises
Regular readers may recall that back in 2022, I wrote about Hugo Martínez Cazón, a Burlington environmental engineer who made the unlikely discovery that the French Lumière brothers — widely credited with inventing cinema and pioneering
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband found his ‘partner in life’ with her assistant
Following the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, on Aug. 7, new details have emerged that appear to explain why the divorce has been described as especially difficult and devastating for the singer. It turns out that Blackstock
Priscilla Presley’s ex-business partners accused her of pulling Lisa Marie’s life-support to get control of ...
Priscilla ‘ultimately wanted to control’ Graceland, her former business partners allege
How to watch ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on the big screen in the Bay Area
The Netflix sensation “KPop Demon Hunters” is coming to a theater near you. After catching fire this
Iconic country music group reunites 5 years after breakup
Country trio Rascal Flatts is extending their reunion tour into 2026, announcing a new leg of their “Life is a Highway Tour” that will bring the band to 21 cities across the United States. ...
Taylor Swift live updates: The showgirl era begins with 'New Heights' appearance
NASHVILLE — Swifties are counting down the seconds along with Taylor Swift's website in anticipation of getting to spend some quality time with their girl, her boyfriend and his brother. Swift is set to appear on the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast at 7
Rauw Alejandro Unveils Next Album Title to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Award Win
"I want to keep showcasing not only Puerto Rico, but the full essence of the Caribbean," he said ...
Electronic Music Concerts & Tours 2025: How to Get Tickets to Your Favorite Artists & ...
From Rezz to R�F�S DU SOL, we found out how to get tickets to the top electronic music shows below ...
Radiohead announce new live album, Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009
Radiohead has surprised fans with the sudden announcement and digital release of a new live album, Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009. The album, which is out digitally today and will be available physically on October 31, captures performances of
Sorry announce third album ‘Cosplay’ with whimsical new “love song” ‘Echoes’
Sorry have announced their third album ‘Cosplay’, coinciding with the release of their whimsical new “love song” ‘Echoes’. READ MORE: Sorry – ‘Anywhere But Here’ review: unpredictability still reigns on more polished second
