“Weird Al” Yankovic unveiled a blistering, accordion-tinged cover of the Ramones‘ “Beat on the Brat.” The track will appear on the upcoming collection, Dr. Demento Covered in Punk, which celebrates the career of radio personality and novelty song maestro, Dr. Demento. The “Beat on the Brat” cover finds “Weird Al” …

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson remembered his former bandmate Malcolm Young following the rhythm guitarist’s death at the age of 64. “I am saddened by the passing of my friend Malcolm Young, I can’t believe he’s gone. We had such great times on the road,” Johnson wrote on his website. “I …

Kendrick Lamar makes a brief appearance on U2‘s “American Soul,” a buzzing, distorted new Songs of Experience cut that the rock band shared on Friday. The Edge’s guitar defines “American Soul,” pushing the song forward in spiky, barbed steps. Bono initially keeps his verses and hook short and punchy, returning …

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will release his all-star solo album Sweetzerland Manifesto in January 2018. The 10-track album, executive produced by Perry’s Hollywood Vampires band mate, Johnny Depp, features guest vocalists like Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, the New York Dolls’ David Johansen and Terry Reid alongside musicians like drummer Zak …

With five team wins under his belt, Blake Shelton has won more seasons of The Voice than any other coach on the show. As Shelton whittled down his team from six to three members in the Playoffs yesterday evening, his competitive spirit was as hot as ever. Ultimately, he settled …

Sam Smith captured his first Number One album as the British singer’s The Thrill of It All debuted atop the Billboard 200. The Thrill of It All sold 237,000 copies in its first week of release, marking career highs both sales-wise and in chart position for Smith; the singer’s In …

Taylor Swift‘s sixth album Reputation came out early Friday, and the run-up to it has been surprisingly secretive – Swift’s released a few songs (and a couple of splashy videos) from the record, but has been mum on the details, declining interviews and limiting her social-media presence to cryptic Instagram …

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley didn’t shy away from poking fun at the political climate in their opening monologue as hosts of the 51st CMA Awards. As expected, they helped further heal a rift between the Country Music Association and members of the media, after the CMA released (and later …

A few years back, life in many ways was much simpler for Ryan Hurd. Sure, much as he is today, the Michigan-born singer-songwriter was making his way in Nashville, charting his course toward a career in country music. But in the interim, having fallen in love and gotten engaged to …

Colter Wall is the oldest 22-year-old in folk music. Championed by roots-music icons like Steve Earle, he’s built his career on a foundation of sad-eyed songwriting and low, rumbling vocals, bringing a new face (and a blast of younger energy) to a sound typically made by Baby Boomers. Add his …