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
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
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.
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
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’
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”
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
Garage Rock Legends The Hives Drop Stop-Motion Video for “Roll Out The Red Carpet”
The Hives have unveiled a stop-motion animation video for “Roll Out The Red Carpet,” directed by artist Cissi Efraimsson, and it is the latest dispatch from their long-awaited album ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives,’ released last August on Play It Again Sam Records. Crafted in Sweden with producers Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Mike D of Beastie Boys, the record arrived to rapturous reviews and has already spawned standout tracks “Enough Is Enough,” “Paint A Picture,” “Legalize Living” and the title track. “Roll Out The Red Carpet” adds another anthem to that run, and Efraimsson’s visual treatment gives it a life all its own.
Fresh off a run of packed European dates, The Hives head to the United States this month for a string of headline shows with support from The Chats. Two Nashville and Toronto dates are already sold out.
Tour Dates:
March 13 | Nashville, Tennessee | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville (SOLD OUT)
March 14 | Asheville, North Carolina | Orange Peel (SOLD OUT)
March 16 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Fillmore
March 18 | Brooklyn, New York | Brooklyn Paramount
March 19 | New Haven, Connecticut | Toad’s Place
March 20 | Boston, Massachusetts | House of Blues
March 22 | Toronto, Ontario | HISTORY (SOLD OUT)
March 23 | Toronto, Ontario | HISTORY
March 24 | Detroit, Michigan | The Fillmore
March 26 | Chicago, Illinois | The Salt Shed (Indoors)
Neo-Classic Rock Outfit Sons of Silver Release Live Video for “Hold Tight” From Tour With Myles Kennedy
Sons of Silver have released a live video for “Hold Tight,” filmed on tour with Myles Kennedy at the Ace of Spades, and it captures exactly what makes this band worth watching. Tight, cinematic and emotionally charged, the performance draws from their acclaimed debut full-length ‘Runaway Emotions’ (January 2025), the record that led Classic Rock to hail the band for “fully formed ‘big’ music, purpose-designed for large crowds and larger arenas.” New Noise praised its “multiplexity of soaring vocals, alternative rock, and riffs,” adding that “every song pours emotion and energy.” The video makes the case in real time.
The band brings serious pedigree to every show. Singer and guitarist Peter Argyropoulos comes from Last December and Pete RG, bassist Adam Kury from Candlebox, guitarist Kevin Haaland from Skillet, drummer Marc Slutsky from Adam Ant and Peter Murphy, and keyboardist Brina Kabler rounds out the lineup. That chemistry is on full display in the “Hold Tight” video, and it carried through their 2025 Art of Letting Go Tour with Myles Kennedy and Tim Montana, which produced the live EP ‘7 Cities 7 Songs’ (October 2025). The band has also shared the stage with Dogstar, with Folk N Rock noting that “the riffs sound phenomenal, with a strong clarity that gives the performance its live action energy.”
New music is already in the works, with new songs and videos set to begin dropping in early spring leading into a new full-length album slated for later in 2026. “Hold Tight” is out now.
Math-Pop Innovators Wot Gorilla? End 15-Year Album Wait With ‘Stay Home’
Fifteen years is a long time to wait, and ‘Stay Home’ makes every one of them count. The new full-length from Halifax math-pop innovators Wot Gorilla?, out now via Drongo Records, is a self-produced record built over nearly three years of DIY tracking at Grant’s house and the band’s rehearsal space, anchored by two intense days of drum tracking at Hope Mill Studio in Manchester, and mastered by Joe Gibb (digital) and Pete Maher (vinyl). Louder, leaner and more precise than anything in their catalog, it incorporates post-hardcore intensity and pop sensibility with new warmth and bite. “Wot Gorilla? have always thrived on tension, between precision and chaos, melody and math,” says vocalist and guitarist Mat Haigh. “Stay Home is the sound of us reconnecting with why we started this band in the first place.”
To mark the release, the band have shared two performance pieces that showcase exactly what makes them so compelling. A video of album cut “15q11.2” performed in the round at Elland Studios puts their precision and emotional range on full display, while drummer Jason Howard delivers the first in a series of detailed, notated playthroughs of recent single “Clowns,” a focused breakdown of technique and shifting time signatures that is as illuminating as it is technically staggering. Further installments covering each band member on their respective instruments are on the way.
The title nods to the isolation of the pandemic, not just the literal instruction of lockdown but the inward focus required to rebuild momentum when the scene went silent. Some of the material dates back to before 2020, meaning the recording process became a way of rediscovering songs that started life in an entirely different world. Formed in Sowerby Bridge in 2009, Wot Gorilla? are veterans of Reading and Leeds, ArcTanGent, 2000trees and Live at Leeds, and have shared stages with Vennart, The Get Up Kids, Delta Sleep, Cursive and Rolo Tomassi.
Tour Dates:
February 26 | Bradford | 1 in 12 Club
February 27 | Birmingham | The Rainbow
February 28 | Norwich | Voodoo Daddys
March 5 | Sowerby Bridge | The Blind Pig
March 6 | Bristol | Cafe Kino
March 7 | Luton | The Castle