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Romy Croft says the XX are embarking on exciting new songs. She recently told NME: “It’s still pretty early [but] I still think you’ll be able to tell it’s us but I think we’re excited to move it on and keep it feeling fresh.” Croft also appreciated the time away from the band. “Well, the three of us knew there was something new needed to explore,” she said. “We all understood that we had to give ourselves some time to have space and learn new things.” Romy is in the middle of her solo venture and tour at the moment.…

Pearl Jam is back in the studio and recording new music since 2020’s Gigaton. Guitarist Mike McReady says the new material will be heavier. “It’s a lot heavier than you’d expect,” McCready continued. “There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records. Producer Andrew Watt pushed us to play as hard and melodic and thoughtful as we’ve done in a long time. I feel like Matt Cameron’s drumming has elements of what he did in Soundgarden.” In other PJ news, the band is set to headline Bottle Rock Festival in Napa, California this year.

Brad Wilk, drummer of Rage Against the Machine, says the band is officially done—again. The news came yesterday in a social media post the drummer posted. The band, a rock staple in the 90s have broken up before in 2000. Now, this time, the band is done for good following a brief reunion tour last year. Rage consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk. Wilk stated the following: “I want to let you know that RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom and I) will not be touring or playing…

Vampire Weekend’s drummer Chris Thomson quoted Vampire Weekend’s lead singer Ezra Koenig as saying their new album is now completed. Koenig has been inspired lately by taking a raga singing lesson with Terry Riley in rural Japan. Koenig also feels like this could be their best album to date. Some festival dates have been announced for next year as well. Stay tuned for new music from Vampire Weekend!!!

Canadian rock band Hot Hot Heat called it quits back in 2016 and seemingly return with a new single as of today. The song “Shock Me” comes in with synthy keyboard and guitars. Listen to the track below and give a warm welcome back to Hot Hot Heat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJB2XLQ0rfI

If you are waiting on a new rock revolution to take place, well this might as well be it. The English rock band known as Bad nerves are the second coming of the Ramones and they just finished up a tour with fellow lads Royal Blood here in the States. They premiere their latest called “U.S.A.” and they are ready to rock the establishment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTUMiqoCR0A

Andre 3000, one half of the rap duo Outkast, is set to release a very non-conventional album this Friday after nearly two decades after his first solo album. The new album, called New Blue Sun, will be all flute. Yes, flute. The first track states it all: “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time”. He had encouragement from Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator on this project.

Frank Ocean knows how to tease his loyal fans as he dropped a snippet of a possible new tune on Instagram stories. This is the first of new music from Ocean in over three years. Then there was Coachella this year, where his set was cut short and his sub sequential performances at the festival cancelled due to an ankle injury the R&B star had. Check out the teaser of Ocean’s new music here.

Dua Lipa has released her new uptempo dance track “Houdini”. The track was produced by Tame Impala. Check out the clubbin single below.  The song might foreshadow the sound she is going for with this new album. Her new album is due out in 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suAR1PYFNYA

Creed have officially announced their reunion, as the band will be reconvening on tour next year. Creed went on hiatus in 2003. No word on new material from the band just yet. Tickets will be available starting with presales on Oct. 31, with the general sale starting Friday (Nov. 3) at 10 a.m. local time on the band’s website. Wednesday, July 17 | Green Bay, WI | Resch Center * = Friday, July 19 | Monticello, IA | Great Jones County Fair * = Saturday, July 20 | Walker, MN | Moondance Jam * = Tuesday, July 23 | Simpsonville, SC…