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In January British hip-hop/electronic dance band Stereo MC’s performed their first U.S. shows in 24 years. Now they have announced some new U.S. tour dates for this May, building up to their ...

Ian Gillan remembers the first time he sang with Deep Purple, at the Speakeasy Club in London in July 1969. “We just cranked up, and I looked at [bassist] Roger [Glover], and I nearly had tears in my ...

June 30, 2026 • It's the midway point of 2026, and it's safe to say that when it comes to the best songs of the year, there's not really any consensus to be found. So we’ve assembled our personal Top ...

Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd share their new music finds and their chat with Ninajarichi.

FRIDAY, July 10, 8-11 pm, the Drew Rock VI Band with Andrew Clark, Mik Morales and Andy D Easton at Iggies Beach Bar & Grill at the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. Presented by the Street Level VI (SLVI) ...