The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will open its new exhibit “Paul McCartney and Wings” on May 15, marking the first major museum exhibition dedicated to McCartney’s groundbreaking 1970s band. The exhibit explores how Wings became a defining force in rock, bridging the period between the end of The Beatles and a new era of global pop dominance.
Drawing from the most extensive collection of items from McCartney’s personal archives ever made publicly accessible, along with contributions from band members and associates, the exhibit traces his post-Beatles reinvention. From his 1970 self-titled debut album through the formation of Wings and the band’s run until 1981, the exhibition follows a transformative chapter in music history.
Visitors can expect never-before-displayed artifacts including instruments used in Wings’ recording sessions and live shows, stage clothing, handwritten lyrics, original artwork, tour memorabilia, and rare photography. The experience will be immersive, incorporating archival video, audio, and imagery to bring the era to life. “Paul McCartney and Wings” is made possible in part by support from Raymond James.
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards delivered a night dominated by “One Battle After Another,” which claimed six awards including Best Film and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. The film strengthened its awards-season momentum with additional wins for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.
One of the evening’s biggest surprises came in the Leading Actor category, where Robert Aramayo won for “I Swear,” beating Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley took Leading Actress for “Hamnet,” while Wunmi Mosaku earned Supporting Actress for “Sinners.” Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” also secured Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Score.
Elsewhere, “Hamnet” was named Outstanding British Film, “Sentimental Value” won Film Not in the English Language, and “Zootropolis 2” claimed Animated Film. Technical categories saw strong showings from “Frankenstein,” “F1,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
Below is the full list of winners from the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
Best Film – One Battle After Another Outstanding British Film – Hamnet Leading Actress – Jessie Buckley, Hamnet Leading Actor – Robert Aramayo, I Swear Supporting Actress – Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners Supporting Actor – Sean Penn, One Battle After Another Director – Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – My Father’s Shadow Film Not in the English Language – Sentimental Value Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema – Clare Binns Documentary – Mr Nobody Against Putin Animated Film – Zootropolis 2 Children’s and Family Film – Boong Original Screenplay – Sinners Adapted Screenplay – One Battle After Another EE Rising Star Award – Robert Aramayo Original Score – Sinners, Ludwig Göransson Casting – I Swear Cinematography – One Battle After Another Costume Design – Frankenstein Editing – One Battle After Another Production Design – Frankenstein Make-up and Hair – Frankenstein Sound – F1 Special Visual Effects – Avatar: Fire and Ash British Short Film – This Is Endometriosis British Short Animation – Two Black Boys in Paradise
Genre-blending groove collective Circus Mind return with “Whole Lotta Nuthin,” a vintage-soul-infused burner packed with swagger and warmth. Channeling shades of Little Feat, WAR, Dr. John and Santana, the track rides a slinky rhythm that feels both classic and alive. It is loose, deep-pocketed and driven by pure musical chemistry.
At its core, the song reflects frontman Mark Rechler’s pursuit of authenticity. “We live in such a strange world, and it gets stranger every day,” he says. “We no longer know what is real. I want whatever is genuine. I like real instruments and real performances… give me the real!” That ethos fuels every groove and horn stab.
Dan Roth, Steve Finkelstein and Mathew Fox lock into a super-slanky foundation while Rechler layers organ, Rhodes and space-synth textures. Brian Duggan’s tight guitar lines and Michael Amendola’s brassy solo bring the heat, with Ari Teitel and Aurelien Barnes of The Rumble adding a Crescent City chant. “Whole Lotta Nuthin” radiates feel-good soul and unfiltered musicianship.
Multi-platinum pop-punk hitmaker Bryce Vine announces his new album ‘Let’s Do Something Stupid!,’ arriving February 20 via Big Noise Music Group. The project dives headfirst into his pop-punk roots while fusing alternative, ska and modern pop. Produced by John Feldmann, early singles “Yea Yea Yea,” “Still Want You” and “Superman (feat. Tony Hawk & Goldfinger)” set the tone with punchy hooks and high-octane urgency.
“Yea Yea Yea” channels Ramones-inspired momentum and marked Vine’s most unapologetic pop-punk moment yet, debuting live at Vans Warped Tour. “Still Want You” followed with jagged guitars and heart-heavy choruses built for festival stages. “Superman” delivers a full-circle nod to Goldfinger’s classic, bridging skate culture’s golden era with Vine’s modern edge.
‘Let’s Do Something Stupid!’ features collaborators including Bailey Spinn, The Home Team, Tony Hawk & Goldfinger, 44 Blonde, Dicky Barrett, State Champs and Emi Grace. Vine will launch the LET’S DO SOMETHING STUPID! TOUR February 19 in Denver, hitting Chicago, New York and Boston.
LET’S DO SOMETHING STUPID! Tour Dates: Feb 19 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO Feb 20 – The Waiting Room – Omaha, NE Feb 22 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA Feb 23 – Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN Feb 24 – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI Feb 26 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL Feb 27 – A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH Feb 28 – El Club – Detroit, MI Mar 1 – Spirit Hall – Pittsburgh, PA Mar 3 – Union Stage – Washington, DC Mar 4 – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA Mar 5 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY Mar 6 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band team up with legendary guitarist Neil Giraldo for a spirited garage-style take on Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.” Fronted by Ken Marino and packed with powerhouse players including David Wain and Jon Spurney, the performance channels loose, high-energy fun while honoring the song’s punchy pop-rock DNA. Giraldo’s sharp guitar work brings arena pedigree to the jam, blending nostalgia with tongue-in-cheek swagger. It is a celebratory, musician-packed revival that turns a classic heartbreak anthem into a communal rock party.
Nordic art-pop visionary AURORA delivers a spellbinding live performance at KEXP, recorded November 25, 2024. Backed by Fredrik Svabø, Amalie Kleive, Thea Wang and Sigmund Vestrheim, she moves through “A Soul With No King,” “Invisible Wounds,” “When The Dark Dresses Lightly” and “Starvation” with ethereal control and emotional intensity. Hosted by Cheryl Waters, the session captures Aurora Aksnes at her most immersive, balancing crystalline vocals with layered instrumentation and quiet power, reaffirming her reputation as one of contemporary pop’s most transportive live performers.
Funk rock visionary Prince electrifies the stage on ‘Live At The Los Angeles Forum 2011,’ capturing his Welcome 2 America 21 Nite Stand in full flight. Filmed April 28 at The Forum in Inglewood, the Blu Ray documents a nearly complete set packed with classics, deep cuts and fearless reinventions delivered with razor-sharp musicianship.
The setlist moves from “Joy In Repetition” and “Shhh” to towering versions of “Let’s Go Crazy,” “1999,” “Little Red Corvette” and “Purple Rain.” Shelby J., Liv Warfield and Elisa Dease command the spotlight across multiple numbers, while guest Ledisi joins for a fiery run through “Partyman.” The performance pulses with funk, rock and pure showmanship.
Backed by a powerhouse band including John Blackwell, Ida Nielsen, Morris Hayes, Renato Neto and Cassandra O’Neal, Prince shifts between guitar heroics and commanding vocals with effortless authority.
NYC art-rock standouts Geese deliver a gripping live session for From The Basement, spotlighting material from their album ‘Getting Killed.’ The performance captures the band at full throttle, ripping through “Trinidad,” “Husbands,” “Islands of Men,” “Half Real,” “100 Horses,” “Au Pays du Cocaine” and “Bow Down” with jagged precision and unfiltered intensity. Stripped of studio gloss, the set highlights their restless dynamics and razor-sharp musicianship, cementing Geese as one of the most electrifying young bands operating in today’s art-rock underground.
Described as “a sumptuous blend of R&B and folk-pop” by WXPN’s The Key, Aaron Livingston aka Son Little is sharing “In Orbit” today, his first new music in three years. Sweet yet plaintive, Little pledges: “i’ll wait for you in orbit / but i don’t know how long that i can go.” Check out the song below.
“I read and watch a lot of science fiction, and I’m obsessed with the idea of a thing being in different places at the same time,” Little explains when discussing the meaning of the song. “In Orbit” plays with this idea lyrically, while using echoes and the spaces in my playing to suggest the great distance between lovers who for various reasons can’t be together.”
2022’s ‘Like Neptune’ established Son Little as the polyglot translator and rightful torchbearer of the celebrated musical tradition known as rhythm and blues. Continuing to revolutionize the modern understanding and expectation of the R&B sound, Son Little delivers an unadulterated transmission of Black American music performed in its praying and pleading mother tongue. With it, he completes the daunting tasks of confronting himself and pushing his sound to completion.
“I’ve always felt as though I was making music because I had to; something inside compelled me, fueled me,” Little shared. “This the first time in a long time I’m making music for the pure joy of creating.”
The result was a timeless body of work reflective of his deep internal desire to inhabit the most radiant version of himself and become a positive force in the lives of people around him. “Son Little’s Like Neptune is a stunning statement of purpose … his most emotionally vulnerable and sonically bold album yet,” declared Afropunk.
Son Little is currently on tour with Larkin Poe, crisscrossing Europe with upcoming shows in France, Munich, Warsaw, Madrid and more. He will also embark on a solo US run on November 29 with Candi Jenkins and a March 2026 West coast run has just announced this week. All upcoming tour dates are listed below.
2026 Tour Dates: March 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum March 16 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern March 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubador March 18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent March 20 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern March 21 – Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl March 25 – 29 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Festival
New York, NY – Today, prolific singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco announces her upcoming book, The Spirit of Ani, with coauthor Lauren Coyle Rosen, out March 3rd on Akashic Books. The Spirit of Ani is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time. In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary musician/feminist/activist is in conversation with cultural anthropologist Lauren Coyle Rosen. In these exchanges, Ani is remarkably open about her creativity, spirituality, personal experiences, and evolving consciousness. She is vulnerable and unapologetic, offering an unprecedented window into her fiercely prolific journeys.
A limited number of preorders will include an autographed copy of the book and a signed Giclée print of Ani’s painting “Spirit Becomes Flesh,” which is reproduced here for the first time.
About The Spirt of Ani, DiFranco shares, “Lauren wanted to talk about my creative process and, more specifically, about its spiritual dimension – and so we did. I hope this book with be of some use to other seekers on the paths of feminism, spirituality and creativity.”
Expanding on themes from her best-selling memoir No Walls and the Recurring Dream, Ani also offers fascinating reflections on contemporary popular culture—ranging from gender and queer politics, to the music industry in the virtual age, to climate change.
The book includes previously unpublished photographs and journal entries, song-birth sheets, paintings, and the lyrics for some of her most treasured songs. The coauthors explore how Ani’s music and art are profoundly tied to her experiences of the interconnectedness of all consciousness and tuning in to receive creative inspiration. Ani’s striking openness produces a book that is both meditative and activating. This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the dedication, intuition, and vision that drive Ani’s lifelong journey of creating art that not only reflects, but also empowers, transforms, and heals.
Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label, Righteous Babe Records, in 1990. She has released 23 albums, traversing folk, punk, hip-hop, soul and electronic genres and addressing a range of autobiographical, political and social issues. DiFranco is also a poet, author and Broadway performer. She released a collection of poems and paintings titled Verses in 2007. Her memoir No Walls and the Recurring Dream was a New York Times Top 10 best seller in 2019, and her children’s books The Knowing and Show Up and Vote are out now. In 2024, DiFranco completed a 5-month run on Broadway as ‘Persephone’ in Hadestown.
Lauren Coyle Rosen is an award-winning author, artist, singer-songwriter, and cultural anthropologist. Her nonfiction books include Hannibal Lokumbe (coauthored with Hannibal Lokumbe), Law in Light, and Fires of Gold. She founded and writes for the Spiritual Muses and is a fellow at Harvard University. She was formerly a cultural anthropology professor at Princeton University, where she received the President’s Award in Distinguished Teaching, among other honors. Coyle Rosen has also published eight volumes of poetry and art. She is currently at work on her next nonfiction book, Goddess: A History. In 2025, she released her first four music albums, including, most recently, Athena Visions.
