When you start to build up a collection of effects pedals, keeping your equipment organized can become a challenge. Pedalboards offer the perfect solution, allowing you to always have your effects chain ready to use. We’ve identified the best pedalboards, with options to suit every musician’s setup, no matter how many effects pedals you have. […]
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A new victim has stepped forward and sued country artist Jimmie Allen for sexual assault. The accuser turned to the police, after the “Freedom Was A Highway” singer secretly filmed her during sex. The latest lawsuit was filed in Tennessee federal court on Friday, June 9. According to official court documents obtained by Variety, the victim remains […]
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Tenacious D – the duo consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass – are bringing their Spicy Meatball Tour to the U.S. this fall. The comedy rock duo will romp around Europe for the summer, playing shows in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, England, and more. After wrapping up the final date in Europe, Black and Gass […]
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While events are being canceled left and right, the Canadian wildfires have yet to smoke out this weekend’s (June 9, 10, and 11) Governors Ball 2023 in New York City. Organizers have confirmed the music festival will take place as scheduled despite the current state of the city’s air quality due to smoke from Eastern […]
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There was not a dry eye in sight at Tupac Shakur’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. The rapper received a posthumous star on Wednesday (June 7) in Los Angeles, California, three decades after his death. Close friends and family flocked to 6212 Hollywood Blvd to honor his impactful legacy and genre-shifting contributions to the music […]
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There’s a slim chance Oasis will ever get back together. Earlier this week, the band’s frontman Noel Gallagher appeared on 98.9 KPNW, a radio station based in Seattle, Washington, to speak out about a potential reunion. During the interview, Noel dared his brother to “call him” to discuss a reunion, a performance he has no […]
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MUNA, the band composed of queer musicians, is celebrating Pride Month. June was dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community after gay liberation protests broke out in New York City in 1969. Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, with the intent to arrest. The indie-pop trio returned to the legendary landmark on […]
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When looking at it from a bird’s eye view, Bruce Springsteen’s discography can feel a little one-note: tales of love, loss, and freedom. While that motif has certainly worked for Springsteen throughout the years, his deeper cuts reveal more sides to Springsteen that break up that monotony. Find five deep cuts from Springsteen to explore […]
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The Foo Fighters officially kicked off their summer tour but with a heavy heart. Their return to the spotlight comes on the heels of the death of bandmate Taylor Hawkins. Their long-time drummer unexpectedly died at 50 years old on tour in Colombia in 2022. The award-winning band immediately paused their world tour to grieve and […]
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Colombian hitmaker Karol G has inked a deal with Interscope Records, the Universal Music Group-owned label. The music giant announced the news on Tuesday afternoon (June 6) after “lengthy negotiations,” according to Billboard. Karol G – real name Carolina Giraldo Navarro – initially signed her first record deal in 2010. She was only 19 years old […]
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