Month: January 2025

Lana Del Rey will release her new album called The Right Person Will Stay, this May, with collaborators Jack Antonoff, Drew Erickson, Luke Laird, Zach Dawes and her sister, Caroline “Chuck” Grant.

Del Rey wrote in a post on Instagram: ‘The right person will stay’ Out may 21 so grateful that my 13 tracks came together with my beautiful work between Luke, Jack, Zach and Drew Erickson amongst others. Happy for you to hear a few songs coming up before Stagecoach starting with Henry. Love Always”

Del Rey previewed her song “Henry, Come On” in 2024, and also teased a country album called Lasso. After originally stating that Lasso would arrive in September, she later explained, “I don’t want to turn it into something that’s half cooked, even if it’s super stripped-back. I want it to be what it was supposed to be.” Del Rey clarified that she plans to preview her new music at this year’s Stagecoach Festival in April.

Lana’s most recent studio album, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, dropped in March 2023; and she will also launch a stadium tour in 2025, , beginning June 23 in Cardiff, Wales with additional performances across the U.K. and Ireland.

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Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs and Hozier are set to headline the 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The four-day event will take place June 12-15 on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee, located about 60 miles southeast of Nashville.

Others set to perform include Vampire Weekend, GloRilla, Tyla, Raye, Avril Lavigne, Queens of the Stone Age, John Summit, Justice, Dom Dolla, Glass Animals and The Red Clay Strays. Check out the full Bonnaroo 2025 lineup via their social media platforms: HERE.

This year’s festival will have more than 10 stages and will debut the first Roo Residency with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, featuring performances across three sets over three days. Among the new elements added this year is the “Infinity Stage,” described as a “one-of-a-kind” venue created in partnership with Polygon Live that will feature “spatial sound, synchronized lights and an unprecedented three-dome, open-air design to create the world’s largest, most immersive 360-degree live music experience.”

For information including tickets, head to Bonnaroo’s official website.

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The star-studded FireAid Benefit Concert has added additional performers to the lineup. The event will take place Thursday, January 30 at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, bringing together the top names in music and entertainment to raise money to rebuild communities devastated by the California wildfires and support efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

The latest additions to the lineup include Olivia Rodrigo, Alanis Morissette, Stevie Wonder, Anderson Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, No Doubt,  Peso Plluma, and The Black Crowes.   They join the initial roster of performers which include: Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, Tate McRae, and performing together for the first time, Dave Matthews and John Mayer.

Organizers said in a news release that Additional information including the lineups at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum, which are just blocks apart in Inglewood, CA.

Tickets for both concerts go on sale starting Wednesday, January 22nd at noon PT through Ticketmaster.

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Exodus have split with longtime vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza, and revealed in a social media post that their former singer Rob Dukes will be rejoining the group.

The band shared on Instagram:  “Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve “Zetro” Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all the killer music we made during that time. We wish him only the best in the future and much success with anything he does. And please help us welcome Rob Dukes back to EXODUS! We are beyond stoked to have Rob back ripping up the stage with us and he’s looking forward to crushing everything like only he can. Next chapter begins, new record rolls along as planned and the beatings will continue. See you soon, EXODUS”

Souza joined Exodus as their lead vocalist in 1986 after previously fronting the band Legacy (which later became Testament). Prior to Souza, Keith Stewart and Paul Baloff sang for the group. Souza remained in the band until their hiatus in 1993, but rejoined them for two years from 2002-2004.  Duke had joined the group in 2005 (following Souza’s departure) and remained until 2014, when Souza rejoined.

Exodus have several concert dates on the calendar for 2025; head to their website for more information.

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Mumford & Sons have shared their new song “Rushmere,” the title track off the band’s upcoming new album due out on March 28th – the group’s first since 2018’s Delta. The album was produced by six-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville; in Savannah, GA, and at Marcus Mumford’s studio in Devon, U.K.

In a social media post, Mumford & Sons (comprised of are Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane) shared: “i think this has been the most prolific two years we’ve ever had as a band. we have a lot of songs to share with you… and it all begins where we started, really, with “Rushmere”. we’re restless to get going, relieved and excited to share this first one with you. and here’s the video – thank you to everyone who took part. link in bio. sending massive love. -the lads”

The accompanying video for “Rushmere” features footage of Mumford & Sons fans hearing the track for the first time during a secret listening session; you can check it out: HERE.

Since Delta’s release seven years ago, banjo player/guitarist Winston Marshall left the group in 2021, and Marcus Mumford released his self-titled debut solo album in 2022. In addition, Mumford & Sons released a collaboration with Pharrell Williams titled ‘Good People’ last year  In additionwhile frontman Marcus Mumford released his debut solo album, (self-titled), in 2022. Mumford & Sons also put out a collaborative song with Pharrell Williams, “Good People,” in 2024.

Pre-order the album ‘Rushmere’ – HERE.

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Scorpions have postponed their 2025 Las Vegas residency – their third Vegas residency since 2022 — as drummer Mikkey Dee continues his recovery from his battle with sepsis.

The band were originally scheduled to launch their “Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary” residency on Feb. 27 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with dates extending into March. The residency will now run from Aug. 14 to 23, with Buckcherry still serving as support.

The band shared on social media: “We regret to inform you that due to Mikkey Dee’s ongoing recovery from his recent hospitalization, we have made the decision to postpone our Coming Home to Las Vegas Residency to August 2025. The health and wellbeing of our brother is of the utmost importance.”

Dee and recently detailed his health battles with fans, revealing that he was close to death due to the bacterial blood infection. The drummer posted on Facebook:  “This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this bastard bacteria. Thankfully, I have received fantastic care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, my hometown. So thanks a million to all the Doctors and Nurses that have been giving me the most excellent care.”

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