Life is finally imitating art on the Cincinnati dial. More than 40 years after the fictional WKRP turned “Livin’ on the Air in Cincinnati” into a pop-culture catchphrase, the famous call letters are landing on a real Tri-State radio station. Local 12 (WKRC) reports the move pairs the beloved sitcom name with a retro playlist, the kind of nostalgic full-circle moment that’s catnip for anyone who grew up on the show. For fans who’ve spent decades quoting the bumbling crew at the fictional station, hearing those four letters announced for real on the airwaves is the payoff of a long-running inside joke. It’s a small story with a big grin attached.
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Sitcom Legend WKRP Goes Live On The Air In Cincinnati For Real, Over 40 Years Later
Animator Spends Five Years Recreating Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” Video One Frame At A Time
This is what obsession looks like, and it’s glorious. The creator behind Corduroy Frames spent five years recreating the Beastie Boys’ iconic “Sabotage” video in stop motion, building the whole thing from card stock, foam, cardboard, tin foil and cotton balls, one microsecond at a time. The numbers tell the story: 4,340 hand-animated frames, 108 Ad-Rocks, 95 MCAs, 84 Mike Ds, 5 DJ Hurricanes, 41 blue cop cars and 177 pairs of little sunglasses, all moving in order from Scene 1 through Scene 129. You can watch the craft sharpen in real time, the early wobbles giving way to confident, fluid animation across a three-minute epic. And the banner across the whole project says it loud: no AI was used in making this video. It’s a handmade labor of love for one of the greatest music videos ever made.
Reggae Powerhouse Stick Figure Maps Out 17-Date ‘Enjoy The Ride’ Tour For 2027
Mark the calendar a full year out. Stick Figure has announced the Enjoy the Ride Tour, a 17-city run produced by Live Nation that kicks off June 3, 2027, at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix. The trek crosses North America with stops in New York, Boston, Tampa, Charlotte, Chula Vista, George and more before wrapping July 17 at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA.
The early reveal is deliberate. Stick Figure announced the dates exactly one year ahead, knowing how hectic life gets, so fans can map out which shows they want to catch with plenty of flexibility.
Led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Woodruff, Stick Figure has grown into one of the most beloved acts on the touring circuit, known for immersive live shows, a signature dub-infused sound and a fiercely loyal fanbase. What started as Woodruff’s solo recording project has become a full-band phenomenon, trading in uplifting anthems and laid-back grooves that connect with listeners across the globe.
The catalogue runs deep, from chart-topping albums ‘World on Fire’, ‘Wisdom’ and ‘Set in Stone’ to the viral life of their 2019 single “Angels Above Me,” which took off after a stolen AI derivative version blew up on TikTok. There’s something here for everyone.
A new album is on the way too, due out before the tour launches, as the group plots what’s shaping up to be their biggest run yet. Presales start Tuesday, June 2, ahead of the general on-sale Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m. local time.
2027 Enjoy the Ride Tour Dates:
June 3 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
June 5 – Denver, CO @ Fiddlers Amphitheater
June 9 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
June 11 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
June 18 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
June 20 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
June 22 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
June 24 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
June 26 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
June 29 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater
July 1 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 3 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 8 – West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 10 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 13 – Long Beach, CA @ F&M Bank Amphitheater
July 15 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
July 17 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre
John Sykes Returns With Posthumous Single ‘Believe In Yourself’ This June
There’s new music coming from one of rock’s most revered guitarists. Golden Robot Records will release ‘Believe in Yourself’, a posthumous single from the late John Sykes, worldwide on June 12, with a global pre-save live now across all major streaming platforms. The track previews a forthcoming EP built from some of the last known recordings Sykes left behind.
The single gathers everything fans have long treasured about his artistry, soaring vocals, electrifying guitar work, and a deeply personal lyrical message delivered with real passion. It plays as both a celebration of his creative spirit and a heartfelt farewell to a player whose influence shaped generations of rock and metal musicians.
The release follows the EP’s first single, ‘My Guitar’, which drew an overwhelmingly positive response from longtime listeners and newcomers alike. Praised for its sincerity, musicianship and that unmistakable signature sound, it reaffirmed the lasting pull of Sykes’ work and the deep connection he still holds with audiences around the world.
Across decades of groundbreaking music, Sykes built a legacy on unforgettable riffs, powerful performances and uncompromising musicianship. His contributions keep resonating globally, inspiring fans and fellow players. Golden Robot Records calls it an honor to help share this body of work with the people who supported and loved him throughout his remarkable career.
The full EP arrives in November, preserving the next creative chapter from a catalogue that stays timeless. ‘Believe in Yourself’ hits streaming on June 12, with a physical CD release confirmed for later in the year.
Hayes Carll Plays Intimate 1927 Concert Series In Bristol This August
A songwriter’s songwriter is heading for one of the most fitting rooms imaginable. Birthplace of Country Music presents Hayes Carll as part of its intimate 1927 Concert Series, with cocktails and catering, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The lobby reception starts at 6 p.m., with the show following at 7 p.m.
Carll has spent more than two decades earning his standing as one of Americana’s most beloved and consistent voices, and he’s done it by staying unflinchingly himself rather than chasing trends. His songs cut through the noise and name hard truths with humor, humility and heart, landing as both deeply personal and widely understood.
His pen reaches well past his own records. Carll’s songs have been cut by Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack and Brothers Osborne, though it’s his own warm, weathered delivery that leaves the deepest mark. American Songwriter put him in John Prine territory, praising the way he wraps serious ideas in dark humor and melodies that stick after a single listen.
The accolades have followed. He’s been recognized by the Americana Music Association, nominated for a Grammy, and championed by The New York Times and Pitchfork. Rolling Stone Country framed his work as a testament to slowing down and appreciating the moment, to loving, parenting and engaging with the world in a lasting way.
This is the kind of show the 1927 series exists for, a celebrated writer in a small space where every lyric carries. For longtime followers and newcomers alike, an evening with Hayes Carll offers something rare, a voice that’s still doing the work and still listening.
Event Information:
What: 1927 Concert Series with Hayes Carll
Where: Birthplace of Country Music Museum
When: Friday, August 21, 2026
Lobby Reception: 6 p.m.
Show: 7 p.m.
Video: Red Hot Chili Peppers Storm Poland In Remastered 4K Concert From 2007
Here’s the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the absolute peak of their powers. Newly remastered in 4K UHD and now streaming, this full concert captures the funk-rock quartet at Poland’s Silesian Stadium in 2007, deep in their ‘Stadium Arcadium’ era when their global reach and creative run were both cresting. The chemistry is the whole show, Flea’s thundering basslines locking with Chad Smith’s powerhouse drumming, John Frusciante’s intricate guitar lines weaving through, and Anthony Kiedis prowling the front with his charismatic vocals. The setlist mixes beloved classics with cuts from the double album, swinging between high-energy anthems and soulful, melodic stretches. It’s a pristine document of one of the most compelling live acts in music history, firing on all cylinders in front of an ecstatic Polish crowd.
Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat Marks 20 Years Of Artist Discovery With 100-Strong Anniversary Class
Two decades in, one of the most unusual partnerships in music keeps doing what it set out to do: feed working musicians. Taco Bell has unveiled the Feed The Beat 20th Anniversary Class, 100 rising artists joining a program that’s backed more than 2,000 musicians since 2006. The roster runs wide, with This Is Lorelei, Gelli Haha, Ecca Vandal, The Two Lips, Cure for Paranoia, Cashier, MX Lonely, Cdubz, Bad Nerves, The Hellp, Lowertown, Terror, Chezile and Jai’Len Josey among the names spanning indie rock, hip-hop, country, electronic and hardcore.
The idea behind Feed The Beat has always been refreshingly plain. Musicians on tour need to eat, so the program started by handing artists $500 in Taco Bell gift cards to cover meals between shows, no contracts and no obligations. That ethos still drives it 20 years later.
The model has grown well past free food. Participating artists can land their music in Taco Bell content and events, plus amplification across the brand’s huge social presence. Nearly 200 Feed The Beat artists have featured in campaigns over the years, and the program champions inclusivity, staying free to submit and built to support artists for the long haul.
The pop culture moments speak for themselves. Doja Cat covered Hole’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ in the 2022 Big Game spot The Grande Escape, and Turnstile turned up across multiple campaigns, including the 2022 Nacho Fries spot and last year’s Luxe Cravings ad with Tony Hawk.
Last year the brand launched the Feed The Beat Record Club, letting Taco Bell Rewards Members claim an exclusive vinyl box through a Tuesday Drop in the app. Artists including 54 Ultra, Anxious, Doja Cat, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, hemlocke springs, Hot Mulligan, Magdalena Bay and Portugal. the Man have had albums featured, with a fifth edition dropping next month.
The new class joins an alumni network stacked with names who’ve gone on to big things, among them Noah Kahan, Mannequin Pussy, 100 Gecs, Dillon Francis, The All-American Rejects, NEIL FRANCES, Tanner Adell and RØZ, all of them just starting out when they got the call.
Tim Bergevin, Taco Bell’s Vice President of Entertainment, Energy, and Events Marketing, said it’s been incredible to watch the breadth of artists the program has supported, and that this class continues the commitment to fueling musicians on the road. Jon Landman, CBDO at The Syndicate, pointed to how rare the original concept was, a brand backing up-and-coming musicians across all genres without asking for anything back, and noted the goal has always been authentic relationships.
You can dig into the full 20th Anniversary Class at FeedTheBeat.com.
Owain Rhys Davies, Welsh Actor Of ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ And West End Stages, Dies At 44
Owain Rhys Davies, the Welsh actor known to global audiences as Agent Wilson in David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’, has died at 44. His brother Rhodri confirmed the news in an Instagram post.
Born in Cardiff, Davies built a career that moved easily between stage and screen and crossed continents. His London West End work ran through major productions including ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘By Jeeves’, and he appeared in ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at the Royal National Theatre. His stage credits stretched worldwide, taking in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, ‘Something Rotten’, ‘Grease’, ‘Under Milk Wood’ and the UMPO Summer Blockbuster, which he also directed. He recently finished a sold-out run of ‘The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged’ at the International Theatre Salzburg.
On screen, his three episodes as Agent Wilson in Lynch’s acclaimed ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ brought his widest recognition. His other television and film work included ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’, ‘The Indian Doctor’, ‘The OA’, ‘My Dead Ex’, ‘The Relationtrip’ and the feature ‘A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life’. He also lent his voice to Travis Beacham’s award-winning Audible series ‘Impact Winter’.
Tributes have poured in from those who knew him. Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt called him a beautiful friend who was joy and life and talent and kindness all at once, and said she was devastated by the loss. Rhodri Davies described the reach of his brother’s love and generosity as vast, noting the family-like bonds Owain built with friends and colleagues alongside his biological family.
The family has asked for privacy as they come to terms with the loss and said they will share further information as arrangements are made. Owain Rhys Davies is survived by his father and his brother, Rhodri.
Video: Placebo Light Up Mexico City On ‘Loud Like Love’ Tour In 2014
A pro-shot night from Placebo’s ‘Loud Like Love’ tour now lives online, and it’s a gem. Filmed at the intimate El Plaza Condesa in Mexico City in 2014, the show came as a special smaller gig right after the band’s huge Vive Latino festival set, giving a few thousand lucky fans a personal evening with one of alternative rock’s most magnetic live acts. Brian Molko’s unmistakable voice leads the charge, locked in with Stefan Olsdal’s melodic bass and Steve Forrest’s sharp, dynamic drumming. The set moves between fresh material and the anthems that built the band’s name, and the energy in the room never dips. It’s a glam, punk and alt-rock blend delivered with real force, a cherished document for longtime fans and a perfect entry point for anyone meeting Placebo for the first time.
NYC Co-Names West 8th Street For Jimi Hendrix, Launching National TeachRock Education Push
A Greenwich Village street is about to carry one of the most revered names in music history. On June 10 at 11 a.m., New York City will officially co-name West 8th Street Jimi Hendrix Way, honoring the guitarist and cultural icon just a block from the historic Electric Lady Studios he founded. The ceremony, pushed back from February 24 after inclement weather, lands at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and West 8th Street.
NYC District 2 Council Member Harvey Epstein leads the co-naming, spearheaded by the Hendrix family-owned Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., headed by Janie Hendrix, alongside musician and writer Jeff Slate. The day doubles as the public launch of a national education partnership with Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock, expanding a library of more than 500 free, standards-aligned lessons that teach history, social studies, language arts and other core subjects through music and popular culture.
The lineup at the ceremony reads like a celebration of the music itself. Joining Epstein are TeachRock founder Stevie Van Zandt, Experience Hendrix President and CEO Janie Hendrix, Grammy-winning Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, songwriter and performer Valerie Simpson, CBS Orchestra guitarist Felicia Collins, and producer and engineer Eddie Kramer, who worked closely with Hendrix and helped conceptualize Electric Lady Studios.
The centerpiece of the partnership is a new multimedia Hendrix curriculum for middle and high school students. The lesson, Jimi Hendrix: Rock’s Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist, traces his path from Blues and R&B roots to a revolutionary impact on rock, sound design and live performance. Students dig into how he reshaped creative identity and why his influence still lands more than 50 years on.
There’s real craft behind the classroom tools. The lesson was co-developed with educator and musician John Anthony, and it features exclusive archival footage from Experience Hendrix, including Hendrix’s legendary 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival performance. TeachRock teamed with NYU’s MusEdLab to build interactive tools that let students experiment with the guitar effects and sonic innovations that defined his signature sound.
Epstein framed the tribute around the neighborhood’s history of culture, arts and activism, calling Hendrix a groundbreaking musician and a powerful voice for peace, racial equity and social justice. Van Zandt put it plainly, saying Hendrix didn’t just play guitar, he reimagined what art could be, and TeachRock wants students to feel that same sense of possibility.
Janie Hendrix connected the project straight to the family’s mission, describing her father’s music as a gateway for young people to connect with history, creativity and their own potential.
The free lesson is available now at teachrock.org as part of TeachRock’s curriculum library, aligned with National Standards for Music Education, National Core Arts Standards, Social Studies standards and Common Core State Standards.
Event Details:
What: Official West 8th Street Co-Naming Ceremony Honoring Jimi Hendrix
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.
Where: Corner of West 8th Street and Sixth Avenue, New York City
Who: Council Member Harvey Epstein, Stevie Van Zandt, Janie Hendrix, Vernon Reid, Valerie Simpson, Felicia Collins, local TeachRock educators and students