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Cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' (Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings) Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, whose violin work is heard on Bruce Springsteen’s iconic Born to Run track “Jungleland,” has died at the age of 74.Her death was confirmed by her son, musician Yonatan Albalak, in a post on Facebook. “She wrote songs that touched people's hearts,” he wrote. “She was a special woman, smart, pure in heart and loving life. She […]

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Paul Simon during Thursday’s April 2, 2026 show. (Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS) Paul Simon broke out a classic tune for his latest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was a guest on the late night talker Thursday night, where he performed “Something So Right” from his 1973 album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon.The choice of song was a […]

Sting's 'Desert Rose Reimagined' (UMe) Sting has dropped a new EP dedicated to his 2000 single “Desert Rose.”Desert Rose Reimagined includes three new mixes and three extended mixes of the song, including a reimagined version by Middle Eastern-American duo Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe, who are also known as Bedouin. There are also remixes from African artist and producer Zakes Bantwini and DJ/producer Darque.Desert Rose Reimagined is now available via digital […]

On This Day, April 3, 2015 ...Bob Burns, the original drummer for Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in a car crash near his home in Cartersville, Georgia.Burns helped form Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Larry Junstrom, but left the group in 1974.He is credited on recordings from the group’s first two albums: 1973’s (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd) and 1974’s Second Helping. Those […]

Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes (Positiva/UMe) Dance remixes of Elton John songs make up the upcoming Record Store Day release Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes, and now fans who don’t snag a copy will still have a chance to enjoy the music.While glow-in-the-dark vinyl pressings will be released for Record Store Day on April 18, Positiva Presents just announced that the album is also getting a digital release […]

'U2 – Easter Lily' (Island Records) U2 just surprised fans with some more new music.After releasing the surprise EP U2 - Days of Ash in February, the Irish rockers are back with another surprise EP, U2 - Easter Lily.While Days of Ash was written as a response to the current chaotic state of the world, Easter Lily is described in a press release as more reflective "exploring themes of friendship, loss, hope, and ultimately, renewal.”“With Easter Lily we […]

Gavin Rossdale of Bush performs on stage at Palacio Vistalegre on October 31, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Mariano Regidor/Getty Images) Bush is featured in the latest edition of NPR's Tiny Desk performance series.While seated behind the titular tiny desk, Gavin Rossdale led the band through performances of the Sixteen Stone hits "Machinehead" and "Glycerine," the latter of which featured him singing a cappella.They then played the deep cut "Out of This World" off 2001's Golden […]

Gov't Mule Kicking In Your Stall Tour (Courtesy of Gov't Mule) Gov’t Mule has revealed a new set of summer tour dates.The Warren Haynes-led band has added 10 new summer headlining shows to their schedule, dubbed the Kicking In Your Stall Tour.The new shows begin July 22 in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and run through Aug. 23 in Vail, Colorado. The dates fall between the band’s summer co-headlining tour with Joe Bonamassa.An […]

(L-R) Nancy Wilson and Ann Wilson of Heart perform during day 4 of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024 at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Douglas Mason/WireImage) Heart has been added to the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, taking place May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.The event celebrates recordings being inducted into the Grammy Hall of […]