Brian Eno’s Ambient 1: Music for Airports was meant to be looped infinitely—but what happens when it’s time-stretched to six hours? This elongated version of Eno’s groundbreaking 1978 ambient masterpiece takes the concept of sonic immersion to new heights, further dissolving tension and creating an atmosphere of pure tranquility. Originally designed to ease airport anxiety, this version might just be the ultimate deep-listening experience.
Do Dogs Enjoy Music? Science Says… Yes!
Ever catch your dog tilting their head while you’re blasting The Beatles or chilling to Bob Marley? Turns out, your pup might actually have musical taste—and science backs it up!
Dogs & Their Musical Ears 🎧
A study from the University of Glasgow found that dogs react differently to various types of music. Researchers played reggae, soft rock, and classical tunes for a group of shelter dogs and noticed something amazing—their stress levels dropped, and they became more relaxed. But here’s the kicker: reggae and soft rock had the most calming effects on dogs. So if your pup loves Bob Marley, they’re basically a furry little island soul.
Dr. Neil Evans, a researcher involved in the study, explained:
“We were able to measure positive changes in heart rate and behavior, showing that certain types of music really do have an effect on dogs.”
But Wait… Some Dogs Are Headbangers!
Not every dog is into spa-day vibes. A study from Colorado State University found that while classical music relaxed dogs, heavy metal made them more agitated (so maybe don’t introduce your Chihuahua to Slayer just yet). Meanwhile, dogs exposed to pop music didn’t show much change at all—which probably explains why your pup sleeps through your Taylor Swift playlists.
Animal behaviorist Deborah Wells also found that dogs exposed to classical music rested more and barked less, but when heavy metal came on, they started pacing and acting restless.
Musical Dogs Through History
Music-loving dogs aren’t just a recent discovery. Pablo Picasso’s dachshund, Lump, was known to enjoy the sounds of classical guitar. And let’s not forget the time when Mozart composed music specifically for his pet starling—so maybe classical composers were onto something all along!
And in 2017, Spotify teamed up with animal psychologists to create Pet Playlists, specially curated for different animals. (Yes, your dog can now stream music just like you do. Welcome to the future.)
So… What Should You Play for Your Pup?
If you want to keep your dog happy and relaxed, go for:
✔️ Reggae (Bob Marley, UB40, Toots & The Maytals)
✔️ Soft Rock (Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, James Taylor)
✔️ Classical (Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin)
If your dog prefers chaos, well… maybe test some Metallica and see what happens (just don’t say we didn’t warn you).
Final Verdict: Dogs Love Music! 🐶❤️🎶
Not only do dogs enjoy music, but the right kind of tunes can actually improve their mood and well-being. So the next time you’re making a playlist, don’t forget to add a few dog-approved bangers—because let’s be honest, your furry best friend deserves good vibes only.
Hozier Celebrates 10 Years of Debut Album With Special Anniversary Vinyl Release
Following a spectacular 2024 that saw him reach the top of Billboard Hot 100 with his single ‘Too Sweet,’ 2025 sees world-renowned singer-songwriter Hozier celebrate 10 years of his 4x Platinum certified self-titled debut album with a very special vinyl repack. The release will come May 16th on Legacy/Columbia Records.
Featuring his landmark breakthrough mega hit ‘Take Me To Church’, which is RIAA certified Diamond in the US, the critically-acclaimed record also includes fan favourites ‘Work Song’, ‘From Eden’ and ‘Someone New’. One of the most impactful debut albums of the last 10 years, the record put Hozier on the map as one of the most exciting artists in the world and saw him pick up a GRAMMY nomination for ‘Song of the Year’ for ‘Take Me To Church’.
The anniversary reissue will arrive on a selection of vinyl variants including x2 LP custard vinyl, a limited edition x2 LP baby blue vinyl – only available from Hozier’s store, a US Amazon exclusive x2 LP on olive green and a very special x2 LP evergreen vinyl exclusively available in Ireland. As well as presenting the album in its glorious original form, the release will feature bonus tracks ‘In The Woods Somewhere’, ‘Run’, ‘Arsonist’s Lullabye’ and ‘My Love Will Never Die’ on vinyl for the very first time. The standard album will also be reissued on cassette.
Known for his captivating live shows, Hozier will kick off a huge run of arena dates across both South America and North America, including headlining festivals such as Bonnaroo and The Governors Ball.
Hozier 10th Anniversary Vinyl Tracklist:
Side A
Take Me To Church
Angel of Small Death & The Codeine Scene
Jackie and Wilson
Someone New
To Be Alone
Side B
From Eden
In A Week
Sedated
Work Song
Side C
Like Real People Do
It Will Come Back
Foreigner’s Gold
Cherry Wine (Live)
Side D
In The Woods Somewhere
Run
Arsonist’s Lullabye
My Love Will Never Die
Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Nine-Show Las Vegas Residency at The Venetian This Fall
he legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a nine-show limited engagement this fall. The shows will be held from October 10 – 25, 2025, with all performances scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $59.95, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.
Citi is the official card of Earth, Wind & Fire’s limited engagement at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, March 20, at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program.
Artist fans will have access to a pre-sale beginning Wednesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. PT. Venetian Rewards members, as well as SiriusXM, Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will receive access to a pre-sale beginning Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m. PT. All pre-sales will end Thursday, March 20, at 10 p.m. PT.
The nine shows going on sale are:
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
JENNIE’s ‘Ruby’ Dominates Charts Worldwide With Over 1 Million Sales, Top 10 Debuts in 15 Countries
JENNIE’s debut studio album, Ruby, has made a powerful impact worldwide, entering the Top 10 in 15 countries and selling over 1 million albums in its first week. Ruby topped major markets, hitting #2 in Australia, Belgium, Korea, and New Zealand, and reaching #3 in the UK-making JENNIE the highest-selling Korean female soloist in first-week sales in the country. Other chart highlights include #4 in France, #5 in Japan and the Netherlands, #6 in Germany, #7 in the US, #9 in Switzerland, and strong performances across the globe.
The album’s success is highlighted by the single “like JENNIE,” which peaked at #7 on the Spotify Global Chart during its first week. JENNIE charted 10 songs on Spotify Global, including collaborations with Dua Lipa and Doechii. Ruby has also received widespread praise from critics, who have applauded its sound and artistic vision. “Ruby’ is an exhilarating listen that proves Jennie is capable of much more than she’s been given credit for.” -CLASH “… powers her solo debut with versatility and charm, translating the group’s tough-girl sound into a blistering new style,” Pitchfork “a fast-moving good time” – Rolling Stone
Continuing her momentum, JENNIE recently released the cinematic music video for “Handlebars” featuring Dua Lipa, directed by BRTH, which has already garnered over 11 million views on YouTube.
JENNIE will be recognized as Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 Global Force honoree on March 29 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA. She’ll then make her solo Coachella debut with performances on April 13 and April 20.
Buena Vista Orchestra Expands U.S. Tour With 55 More Cities, Bringing Cuban Music to New Generations
The SSK Organization, a 501C3 organization, along with its founder, renowned entertainment mogul Steven Machat and his wife and partner, Debbie Machat, announce the addition of 55 American cities to Buena Vista Orchestra’s (BVO) global tour. This follows a hugely successful US tour last fall, where the Buena Vista Orchestra played 45 dates and sold out 38 venues across the country. VIP presale tickets for the US dates will go on sale on Wednesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. local time. Local presales will be held on March 19 and 20, and Spotify presales launch Thursday, March 20 at 10 a.m. with code BVO2025. Public tickets will be available from Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. onwards. All tickets can be purchased at https://thebuenavistaorchestra.com/.
Led by Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos, a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club, which was brought into focus throughout the world in the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary film “Buena Vista Social Club,” followed up by a second film, ”Buena Vista Social Club: Adios.
As well as appearing in both films, Ramos was the arranger and orchestra leader of BVSC tours. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars, as well as on the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo. Ramos is joined on the 2025 international tour by an all-star ensemble of ten Cuban musicians, including original Buena Vista Social Club members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (Congas, Bongo) and Fabían Garcia (Bass), who have toured with different touring versions under the moniker Buena Vista Social Club. The Buena Vista Orchestra continues to celebrate the rhythms, melodies, and soul of Cuban music and carries forward the spirit and musical excellence of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club.
With over five decades of experience in the music industry, Machat’s latest venture, the 2025 tour, is an exciting continuation of his legacy in bringing diverse and authentic global sounds to the forefront. He has represented the Electric Light Orchestra, Ozzy Osbourne, Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Leonard Cohen and Phil Spector, among others. An influential producer, Machat is the author of I Can Hear Music – The Heroes and Villains of the Muses, a book that explores the inner workings of the music world.
“I felt it was important to share this splendid Cuban music with the world,” said Steven Machat, who first met Ramos in 2017. “Cuba is still a forbidden fruit in the eyes of my country and although the Buena Vista Social Club educated a generation to their multi-cultural songs and sound, I thought the time was right to let the new generations experience, applaud and dance to the music.”
The United States tour begins on July 24, 2025, in New York’s Hamptons, and follows with shows in Boulder, Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Miami, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Austin, Boston Minneapolis, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach, among other major locations. Currently the tour, which began on March 8th, has held sold-out performances in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary, and will perform tonight in a sold-out show in Vancouver. The Orchestra will then move on to Brazil, the UK, Belgium and the Dominican Republic, before beginning concerts in the U.S., followed by performances in the Caribbean, South America, Australia and Japan. The complete list of cities and dates can be found here.
“My dream was to come to the US with the Buena Vista Orchestra to play the music that shaped my life,” said Ramos. “When I met Steven Machat, I said that this dream was somewhere over the rainbow and he told me to let us see that dream together, and we will build the rainbow that will get you there.” The Orchestra is now doing just that and a signature song that Ramos has added to the playlist Is a song the world knows, Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Produced by the SSK Organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects that protect and enhance global cultures, Buena Vista Orchestra’s North American tour will cross borders, bringing the music to audiences worldwide. As the official sponsor of the U.S. tour, SSK not only facilitates this international tour but also plays a vital role in preserving the cultural heritage embedded in Buena Vista Orchestra’s music. Music by the Buena Vista Orchestra can be streamed on Spotify.
U.S. Tour Dates
| Date: | City: | Venue: |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Santo Domingo, DR | Teatro La Fiesta |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Hampton Bays, NY | Canoe Place Inn |
| Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Boulder, CO | Chautauqua Auditorium |
| Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Albuquerque, NM | KiMo Theater |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | Fayetteville, AR | JJ’s Live |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK | Tower Theatre |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theatre |
| Saturday, August 2, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Hoyt Sherman |
| Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Omaha, NE | The Astro |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO | Pikes Peak Center |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Beaver Creek, CO | Vilar Performing Arts Center |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union |
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | Seattle, WA | Moore Theatre |
| Sunday, August 10, 2025 | Portland, OR | Revolution Hall |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Jacksonville, OR | Britt Pavilion |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | San Francisco, CA | Golden Gate Theatre |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Saratoga, CA | Mountain Winery |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Rocklin, CA | Quarry Park Amphitheater |
| Sunday, August 17, 2025 | Petaluma, CA | Mystic Theatre |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | San Luis Obispo, CA | Fremont Theatre |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Ventura, CA | The Majestic Ventura Theatre |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Costa Mesa, CA | Segerstrom Concert Hall |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025 | San Diego, CA | The Magnolia |
| Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | Wynn Las Vegas |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | Highland Park, IL | Ravinia |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Washburn, WI | Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Fox Tucson Theatre |
| Friday, September 5, 2025 | El Paso, TX | Plaza Theatre |
| Saturday, September 6, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Empire Theatre |
| Sunday, September 7, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Empire Theatre |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Austin, TX | Paramount |
| Friday, September 12, 2025 | McAllen, TX | McAllen Performing Arts Center |
| Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center |
| Sunday, September 14, 2025 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN | Fillmore |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Madison, WI | Orpheum Theater |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant |
| Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Detroit, MI | Fisher Theatre |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Homer, NY | Homer Center for the Arts |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025 | Salisbury, MA | Blue Ocean |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | Boston, MA | Colonial Theatre |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Portland, ME | Aura |
| Sunday, September 28, 2025 | New London, CT | Garde Arts Center |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Ridgefield CT | Ridgefield Playhouse |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Englewood, NJ | Bergen Performing Arts Center |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | Queens, NY | Kupferberg Center for the Arts – Colden Auditorium |
| Saturday, October 4, 2025 | New Brunswick, NJ | State Theatre |
| Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Keswick |
| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Washington, DC | Lincoln Theatre |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Durham, NC | Carolina Theatre |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Charleston, SC | Charleston Music Hall |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Center Stage |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida Theatre |
| Friday, October 17, 2025 | West Palm Beach, FL | Kravis Center |
| Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Miami, FL | Miami Beach Bandshell |
Big Changes Are Happening For SXSW In 2026
or nine days, SXSW 2025 once again brought together the best in tech, film, television, music, and innovation. From legendary keynotes like John Fogerty and Tom Morello to the latest in cutting-edge technology and world-premiere film screenings, the festival delivered everything fans love about SX. But as the dust settles, the biggest news isn’t just what happened—it’s what’s coming next.
Big changes are in store for SXSW 2026, and they mark a bold new era for the festival. With the Austin Convention Center shutting down for three years, SXSW is shifting to a shorter, seven-day format where music, film, and conference events all run simultaneously. What does this mean? More immersive experiences, more time to discover new artists and ideas, and a streamlined event that allows attendees to experience the entire festival from start to finish—a first in SXSW history.
The SXSW 2025 Highlights That Set the Stage for the Future
- Big Name Keynotes & Panels: From Metallica’s Lars Ulrich chatting with Zane Lowe to a powerhouse Last of Us panel with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, this year’s lineup delivered.
- Film & TV Festival Firsts: Paul Feig’s Another Simple Favor and Seth Rogen’s The Studio kicked off the festival, while On Swift Horses closed it in cinematic style.
- Music Festival Evolution: With fewer, more curated showcases, the music scene felt tighter and more intentional—something SXSW plans to expand on in 2026.
- Tech & Innovation at the Forefront: From NASA’s Artemis II astronauts to the latest in AI and media, SXSW’s tech programming continued to push boundaries.
What’s Changing in 2026?
- A Seven-Day SXSW: Shorter, but more immersive—with music, film, and the conference happening at the same time.
- More Nights of Music: Music showcases expand to seven nights instead of six, giving fans even more time to experience new artists.
- A More Curated Music Festival: Fewer acts, more discovery—SXSW is refining its approach to showcase emerging talent while spreading performances across more venues.
- More Personalized Experiences: As post-pandemic audiences seek deeper, tailored experiences, SXSW is embracing new ways to bring people together in smaller, more meaningful ways.
The future of SXSW is leaner, smarter, and more connected than ever. As the festival enters this new phase, one thing remains clear: SXSW is still where the world comes to discover what’s next.
Get your 2026 badge at this year’s special rates during the SXSW 2026 Presale—available until March 31, 2025!
David Johansen Recalls How the New York Dolls Accidentally Started a Punk Rock Trend
The New York Dolls didn’t just help invent punk rock—they also (accidentally) pioneered one of its messiest traditions. On Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 1994, David Johansen recalled a legendary night in Newcastle where the band went drinking before a show. Their drummer got sick. Then everyone got sick. But the Dolls? They kept playing. And just like that, puking onstage became punk AF.
Derek Smalls Slams ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ Talks Star-Studded Solo Album
Derek Smalls isn’t holding back. On AXS TV, the Spinal Tap bassist took a swing at This Is Spinal Tap, calling it a “hatchet job” that failed to capture the band’s real triumphs — like actually finding the stage. But he’s not just complaining — he’s rocking. His new solo album Smalls Change: Meditations Upon Aging boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Dweezil Zappa, and Tenacious D. Because if you’re going to turn it up to 11, you might as well invite everyone.
The Church Announces The Singles Tour: A Career-Spanning Journey Through Psychedelic Dream Pop Classics
Few bands experience the career longevity of THE CHURCH, much less the continued creative fire that keeps sparking year after year. Following two of the best reviewed albums in five decades of releasing music – 2023’s The Hypnogogue and its companion piece, 2024’s Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars, the psychedelic dream pop pioneers are returning to North America for “The Singles,” an extensive tour that revisits their legacy of singles spread over their 37-album catalogue.
Kicking off on July 15th in Phoenix, AZ and circling around the continent including dates in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Chicago, New York, before winding down in Denver, CO on Aug. 16th, the four week tour celebrates their career-spanning oeuvre of tracks including “The Unguarded Moment” (from 1980’s Of Skins and Heart), “Tantalized” (from 1986’s Heyday), “Ripple” (from 1992’s Priest=Aura), “C’est La Vie” (from 1992’s The Hypnogogue), “Metropolis” (from 1990’s Gold Afternoon Fix) and of course “Reptile” and “Under the Milky Way” (from 1988’s international breakthrough album Starfish). Presales begin Wednesday, March 19th with tickets to the general public on March 21st at 10am local time.
Says bassist/vocalist/founder Steve Kilbey: “The Church are very much looking forward to returning to the USA and doing the singles show which we’ve never done before: a career retrospective spanning 45 years of tunes!”
JULY 15 Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
JULY 16 Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
JULY 18 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
JULY 19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda
JULY 20 Costa Mesa, CA (with The Psychedelic Furs) @ OC Amphitheatre
JULY 21 San Francisco, CA @ August Hall
JULY 23 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
JULY 24 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
JULY 25 Vancouver, BC @The Vogue
JULY 28 St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater
JULY 29 Chicago, IL @ Park West
JULY 30 Cleveland, OH @ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
AUGUST 1 Boston, MA @ Somerville Theater
AUGUST 2 Phoenixville, PA @ The Colonial Theatre
AUGUST 3 Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony
AUGUST 5 New York, NY @ SONY Hall
AUGUST 6 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
AUGUST 8 Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
AUGUST 9 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
AUGUST 10 Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
AUGUST12 Austin, TX @ The Paramount
AUGUST 13 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
AUGUST 15 Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads
AUGUST 16 Denver, CO@ Summit Music Hall
VIP packages will be available at the band’s nightfriends for the first 24 hours of presales beginning March 19th before being made available to the general public at: https://join.thechorus.com/thechurch/.
For tickets, please visit www.thechurchband.com
2024 saw the band re-release its first four albums – Of Skins & Heart, The Blurred Crusade, Séance, and Heyday – to a thirsty fanbase, reinvigorating its legacy for a renaissance that kicked off with the back-to-back releases of 2023’s The Hynogogue and 2024’s Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars. The cumulative releases added a whole new audience to their expanding fanbase, resulting in one of their most successful tours to date in their home continent of Australia. Ready to turn the page with new music coming later in 2025 as well as even more re-releases of early albums, The Church are looking ahead into their fifth decade as a band.
Starting out in 1980, The Church have continued to expand their highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock, shimmering post-punk, icy dreampop and psychedelic post-rock without retreading their steps. Their expansive music career yielded a string of hit songs including “Under the Milky Way,” “Reptile,” “The Unguarded Moment” and “Almost With You” amongst others and their equally stellar live shows have been deemed “spectacular” by MAGNET Magazine, citing their “dreamy psychedelia that will daub your evening with shades of paisley.”
The Church’s epic five-piece line-up is bassist, vocalist and founder Steve Kilbey; with long-time collaborator Tim Powles, drummer and producer across 17 albums since ’94; guitarist Ian Haug, formerly of Australian rock icons Powderfinger, who joined the band in 2013 and Jeffrey Cain (Remy Zero), touring multi-instrumentalist who is now a full-time member of The Church since the departure of Peter Koppes in early 2020. The band have also recruited Ashley Naylor, long-time member of Paul Kelly’s touring band and one of Australia’s finest and most respected guitarists (Even, The Grapes, The Stems).