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Alabama Shakes (photo: Brantley Gutierrez). After breaking more than a decade of silence last year, Alabama Shakes are officially back in motion. The trio has released a new single, “American Dream,” a raw, slow-burning protest song that signals the next phase of their long-awaited third album — and their first for Island Records. Built around a creaky, skeletal riff, “American Dream” finds frontwoman Brittany Howard delivering a weary and pointed […]

These bizarre, half-remembered TV shows feel more like dreams than reality — but every single one of them actually aired. Continue reading…

UCR has your chance to see this summer's Southern Hospitality tour in style as a VIP. Continue reading…

Mysterious billboards advertising a band called the Cockroaches have popped up around London. Continue reading…

They're playing multiple dates in Florida, Illinois and Louisiana. Continue reading…

(photo: Noah Schutz) Former Migos member Offset has been released from a Florida hospital after he was shot April 6 outside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fl. Writing on social media, the 34-year-old rapper said he was “good” and “planning to be better.”“Thank you to everyone who’s checked in on me and showed me love,” he said. “I’m focused on my family, my recovery and getting back to […]

The legendary guitarist tells UCR about the "incredible moment" that changed his career forever. Continue reading…

Watch Diamond Dave deliver the Van Halen classic during his surprise appearance. Continue reading…

The singer has now been attacked by a spider and a bat on the same tour. Continue reading…

New dates follow the release of two new songs and recent 'Saturday Night Live' performance. Continue reading…

There was a noticeable difference on his country-inspired eighth album. Continue reading…

Breaking down the best covers of songs from when grunge ruled the music world, including tracks by Soundgarden, Nirvana and Stone Temple Pilots. Continue reading…

Longtime Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus made a shirt in response to the 35-year-old 'Where's Izzy?' meme about Izzy Stradlin. Continue reading…

The most essential recordings from the bands that took it to the limit. Continue reading…

The Hellp Talks ‘Riviera’ On ‘Lipps Service’ Los Angeles electronic music duo the Hellp is the guest on the latest installment of the Lipps Service podcast, speaking with host Scott Lipps about their 2025 album Riviera, which also served as their major-label debut for Atlantic. Group members Noah Dillon and Chandler Lucy discuss their early struggles, which involved living out of a car, to building a global cult following. They also break […]

Finneas Takes The Reins For ‘BEEF’ Soundtrack Finneas O’Connell is heading deeper into Hollywood scoring territory by taking on full composing duties for season 2 of Netflix’s BEEF, and it’s world he’s been living in for the better part of a year.A24 will release the soundtrack April 16 via its recently launched A24 Music, with first single “Vicious Thoughts” out now. The score marks one of Finneas’ most expansive screen […]

Charlie Sheen called the shots on the design of the bus only to later be surprised by its look once he sobered up. Continue reading…

Afrika Bambaataa performs during the 2015 Guggenheim Young Collectors party in New York (photo: Neilson Barnard / Getty Images for David Yurman). DJ Afrika Bambaataa, whose 1982 single “Planet Rock” became one of the most influential in hip-hop history but whose career was derailed in the past decade after multiple sexual abuse allegations, died yesterday (April 8) at the age of 68. No cause has been revealed; the news was […]

Evanescence have revealed that their long-awaited new album is called 'Sanctuary.' Learn more about it. Continue reading…

Evanescence deliver one of the heavier songs of their career with 'Who Will You Follow' from the upcoming 'Sanctuary' album. Continue reading…