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Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” Gets Reborn on a 1920s Dutch Street Organ and It’s Absolutely Glorious

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Someone took “Get Lucky” and encoded it onto perforated sheets of cardboard to be played on a vintage Dutch street organ dating back to the 1920s, and the internet has been losing its mind over it ever since. The Mechanical Music Man’s rendition of the Daft Punk hit strips away the electronics and replaces them with the wheezing, mechanical charm of a century-old instrument, and the result is somehow both absurd and completely wonderful. The comments say it all: “nice to see older robots engaging with the music of newer robots” and “analogue MIDI track” are among the top responses, which feels about right for a video that makes you hear one of the most familiar songs of the past decade as if for the first time.


Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey and Henry Winkler Star in Neo-Western Thriller ‘Normal’ in Theaters April 17

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‘Normal’ arrives in theaters April 17, and directed by Ben Wheatley (Free Fire, High Rise), written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, with Nobody producer Marc Provissiero on board, the kinetic neo-Western stars Bob Odenkirk as Ulysses, an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who relocates to the quiet Midwestern town of Normal looking for a fresh start. A botched bank robbery changes everything, pulling him into something far darker than anything the town’s placid surface suggested. Lena Headey and Henry Winkler co-star, and the combination of Wheatley’s direction, Kolstad’s instinct for propulsive genre storytelling and Odenkirk’s proven action credibility makes this one of the more anticipated theatrical releases of the spring.


Djo Delivers a Stunning Cover of HAIM’s “Gasoline” for Triple J’s Like A Version

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Djo took on HAIM’s “Gasoline” for triple j’s Like A Version, the beloved Australian radio segment where artists perform one of their own songs alongside a cover of something they love. Backed by a full band including Adam Thein on keys, Sam Jordan on guitar, Javi Reyes on guitar and keys, Trent Prall on bass, Wesley Toledo on drums, and Teddy Mathews on e-kit and percussion, the Chicago art-pop artist brings a warm, expansive reading to the HAIM track that feels entirely his own while honoring everything that made the original resonate.

Psychedelic Trio Khruangbin Deliver Mesmerizing Full Live Session on KEXP

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Khruangbin’s full live KEXP session in the KEXP studio and hosted by Cheryl Waters, is now public and it is exactly the kind of performance that reminds you why the Houston trio has built one of the most devoted followings in modern psychedelic music. Laura Lee on bass and vocals, Mark Speer on guitar and vocals, Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums and vocals, and Will Van Horn on guitar, percussion and keys move through four tracks together with the unhurried, deeply locked-in groove that defines everything they do. The set features “Two Fish and an Elephant,” “August Twelve,” “Balls and Pins” and “White Gloves.”


Watch Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey Deliver a Legendary “When You Believe” at the 1999 Oscars

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Few live performances in pop history carry the weight of this one. Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey took the stage at the 1999 Academy Awards to perform “When You Believe,” the duet from the DreamWorks animated film ‘The Prince of Egypt,’ and the result is exactly what happens when two of the greatest voices of their generation share a microphone at the peak of their powers. The high-quality footage, now circulating widely on YouTube, serves as a vivid reminder of just how commanding both artists were in that moment, two voices pushing each other higher in front of one of the biggest audiences in television.

Experimental Doom Duo Ragana Deliver Haunting Full Live Performance on KEXP

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Ragana’s full live session for KEXP is now public, recorded December 12, 2025 in the KEXP studio and hosted by Tanner Ellison. The Bay Area experimental doom duo of Noel Gilson and Maria Stocke, each handling guitar, vocals and drums, perform three tracks: “Desolation’s Flower,” “Woe” and “Burning Structures.” Spare, intense and completely uncompromising, the session captures exactly what makes Ragana such a singular presence in heavy music, two people generating a sound and emotional weight that defies the size of the ensemble.


How Did Martin Short Convince Eddie Vedder to Quit Smoking? Here You Go.

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The most unexpected story on the latest episode of Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade is not about grunge, Saturday Night Live, or Pearl Jam. It is about Martin Short and a cigarette. Eddie Vedder stops by to reflect on the early Seattle scene, his 1991 SNL debut with Spade (including the rarely pulled-off feat of performing three songs in one night), and his new Netflix documentary ‘Matter of Time’ about epidermolysis bullosa, but the moment that has everyone talking is how Short somehow managed to do what years of conventional wisdom could not: convince Vedder to quit smoking for good. The episode is out now on the Fly on the Wall YouTube channel.


Nashville Alt.Rockers Cinema Stereo Release “So Sorry, My Dear” and Announce Debut European Tour

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Cinema Stereo have released “So Sorry, My Dear,” their newest single and video, out now on all major streaming platforms. Pairing driving rhythms, soaring melodies and a timeless rock sensibility with modern urgency, the track showcases the Orlando-born, Nashville-based band at their most emotionally charged, drawing on a wide range of influences including Queen, The Police, Tame Impala, Aerosmith and The Killers. Alongside the digital release comes a limited edition 7-inch vinyl featuring an exclusive B-side, “Keep Me Down,” available only on the physical pressing and not available on any streaming platform, making it a genuine collector’s item for anyone who wants the full picture of where Cinema Stereo’s sound is heading.

The single arrives alongside the announcement of their debut European tour, kicking off October 15 in Verviers, Belgium and running through late November across Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands. It marks the first time the band has brought their high-energy live show overseas, a significant milestone for a band steadily carving out space as one of the most exciting new voices in modern rock.

Tour Dates:

October 15 | Verviers, Belgium | Spirit of 66

October 16 | Krefeld, Germany | Kulturrampe

October 17 | Bully-les-Mines, France | Bully On Rocks Festival

October 20 | Santander, Spain | Niagara

October 21 | Leon, Spain | Babylon

October 22 | A Coruña, Spain | Mardi Gras

October 23 | Ourense, Spain | Cafe Cultural

October 24 | Sevilla, Spain | Sala Even

October 25 | Jerez, Spain | La Guarida del Angel

October 27 | Orihuela, Spain | La Gramola

October 28 | Valencia, Spain | Loco Club

October 29 | Castellon, Spain | Sala Because

October 30 | Zaragoza, Spain | Rock ‘n Blues Cafe

October 31 | Valles, Spain | AMC Bocanegra

November 1 | Vitoria, Spain | Urban Rock Concept

November 3 | Barcelona, Spain | Razz 3

November 4 | Chambery, France | Brin de Zinc

November 5 | Eppstein, Germany | Wunderbar Weite Welt

November 6 | Regensburg, Germany | VAZ

November 7 | Lauchhammer, Germany | Real Music Club

November 10 | Frankfurt, Germany | Nachtleben

November 11 | Bremen, Germany | Meisenfrei

November 12 | Dortmund, Germany | Musiktheater Piano

November 14 | Heilbronn, Germany | Umma23

November 15 | Norderstedt, Germany | Music Star

November 18 | Hamburg, Germany | Cowboy un Indianer

November 21 | Coevorden, Netherlands | MFC

Blues-Rock Trio The Zac Schulze Gang Announce Six-Date UK Tour Behind Debut Album ‘Straight To It’

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Two consecutive UK Blues Awards wins and a debut album that grabs you by the throat, The Zac Schulze Gang are arriving at their November UK tour with serious momentum behind them. ‘Straight To It,’ released in September 2025, is exactly what the title promises from the Kent-based trio: blues-infused rock and roll that combines classic British R&B with punk energy, outstanding musicianship and the kind of raw, visceral kick that comes from years of relentless live work. Frontman and guitarist Zac Schulze brings precision, speed and passion to every track, riding the thunder generated by his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. Together the three create a massive roar without ever losing sight of the song.

The album opens with the breathless hooks of “The Rocker,” sustains that energy through the blitzkrieg rush of “High Roller,” and balances its hard edge with the bright power-pop of “Angeline” and the soaring alt-rock anthem “Betterland.” The Gang’s sound draws on the live dynamic and touring work ethic of 70s icons Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood while incorporating elements of AC/DC and Thin Lizzy alongside contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age. Zac Schulze won Emerging Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed it with Young Artist of the Year in 2025, with sold-out shows in the Netherlands, Germany and London’s legendary 100 Club cementing their reputation as one of the most formidable live acts working in British rock right now.

Tour Dates:

November 10 | Leeds | The Key Club

November 11 | Manchester | Night & Day

November 12 | York | Crescent

November 13 | Norwich | Waterfront Studio

November 14 | Brighton | Hope & Ruin

November 15 | Nottingham | Rescue Rooms

Metal Heavyweights Bleed From Within Launch UK and North American Tours With Live Video for “Zenith”

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Bleed From Within have released a live video for “Zenith,” cut together from footage captured across their Zenith UK/EU Headline Tour in September and October 2025, the biggest headline run in the Glasgow metal band’s 21-year history. Filmed by longtime collaborator Tom Armstrong, the video documents a tour that culminated in two sold-out nights at the Glasgow Barrowlands. “The Zenith tour was a massive step up for our band,” the band says. “We were consistently blown away by the support shown by our fans. The Glasgow Barrowlands is the venue we’ve been dreaming of headlining since we started this band 21 years ago. Surrounded by fans, friends and family, we celebrated everything we’ve worked towards over the last two decades.” The video arrives as the band prepares to launch two major touring runs this week.

The Dying Sun Tour opens in Edinburgh on March 1 (two sold-out nights at The Liquid Room) before running through the UK and Ireland with support from Disembodied Tyrant and Baest, followed immediately by the North American Zenith Tour beginning April 2 in Worcester, Massachusetts, with Sylosis, Great American Ghost and Life Cycles in support. Several dates are already sold out or selling fast across both runs.

Tour Dates:

UK & IRELAND – THE DYING SUN TOUR

March 1 | Edinburgh | The Liquid Room (SOLD OUT)

March 2 | Edinburgh | The Liquid Room (SOLD OUT)

March 3 | Aberdeen | Lemon Tree

March 5 | Dublin | The Academy

March 6 | Liverpool | O2 Academy (SELLING FAST)

March 7 | Leeds | Stylus

March 8 | Nottingham | Rock City

March 10 | Norwich | Epic Studios (SELLING FAST)

March 12 | Bristol | Electric Bristol

March 12 | Southampton | The 1865 (SOLD OUT)

March 14 | Birmingham | O2 Institute (SELLING FAST)

NORTH AMERICA – THE ZENITH TOUR

April 2 | Worcester, Massachusetts | The Palladium (SELLING FAST)

April 3 | Montreal, Quebec | Theatre Beanfield (SOLD OUT)

April 4 | Toronto, Ontario | Opera House (SELLING FAST)

April 6 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Theatre of the Living Arts

April 7 | Lakewood, Ohio | The Roxy

April 8 | Millvale, Pennsylvania | Mr Smalls

April 10 | Detroit, Michigan | St. Andrew’s Hall

April 11 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Elevation

April 12 | Chicago, Illinois | House of Blues

April 14 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Varsity Theatre

April 15 | Lincoln, Nebraska | Bourbon Theatre

April 17 | Englewood, Colorado | Gothic Theatre

April 19 | Boise, Idaho | Shrine Social Club

April 20 | Seattle, Washington | The Crocodile

April 21 | Portland, Oregon | Hawthorne Theatre

April 22 | Roseville, California | Goldfield Trading Post

April 24 | Los Angeles, California | The Regent Theatre

April 25 | Pomona, California | The Glass House

April 26 | Phoenix, Arizona | Crescent Ballroom

April 28 | Austin, Texas | Come and Take It Live

April 29 | Dallas, Texas | Granada Theater

May 1 | Tampa, Florida | The Orpheum

May 2 | Atlanta, Georgia | The Masquerade (Hell)

May 3 | Greensboro, North Carolina | Hangar 1819

May 5 | Richmond, Virginia | Canal Club

May 6 | Baltimore, Maryland | Nevermore Hall

May 7 | New York, New York | Gramercy Theatre

SUMMER EU HEADLINE DATES

August 10 | Stuttgart, Germany | Im Wizemann

August 11 | Nuremberg, Germany | Hirsch

August 13 | Aschaffenburg, Germany | Colos-Saal