Live 2026
IRON BLOSSOM FESTIVAL In RICHMOND, VA – 19 & 20 September
INTERPOL Announce North American Tour Dates
1 May 2026
NYC’s post-punk darlings INTERPOL aren’t the most productive band
on this planet. In their almost 30-year career they came up with only
7 albums, with 2022’s The Other Side Of Make-Believe as their latest.
On the other hand to keep in touch with their fanbase they regulary
hit the road. They just announced dates for North America, starting at
the end of July.
Still my favorite Interpol gem.
DJ SHADOW – Hip Hop Luminary’s Debut Album ‘ENDTRODUCING…’ Turns 30
30 April 2026
Influential musician DJ SHADOW, born Joshua Paul Davis 53 years
ago in San Jose (California), celebrates the 30th anniversary of his
outstanding debut LP, titled ENDTRODUCING… on 16 September.
A masterly varied, instrumental hip hop opus
composed almost entirely of samples from vinyl
records.
Endtroducing has been acclaimed by critics
as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s
NME said in a 4/5 review: “Both slyly knowing and brilliantly naive,
fusing the dramatic and the deranged to his own sweet end.”
It went to #6 in the UK and #37 in the US.
He’ll play the album in full in a string of shows in North America.
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TONS OF ROCK In NORWAY – 24/27 June
Deafening rock ‘n’ roll in Oslo, Norway.
Worth a short holiday over there if
you’re a heavy thunder and lighting
junkie.
LIZ PHAIR + SLEATER-KINNEY Join Arms On The Road
Busy Summer And Fall For New Wave Legend GARY NUMAN
One small question, Gary, do you already have an answer for “are friends electric.”
Double Star Tour In The UK – MANIC STREET PREACHERS + SUEDE
They did it together for the first time 32 years
ago, back in 1994 and here they come again,
joining arms.
Image Of The Day – ZZ TOP’s Tour Poster
Unbelievable, unbelievable. Houston’s bearded vet rockers ZZ TOP started
to let their beards grow back in 1969, that’s 57 years ago, I repeat, 57 years.
So far, they have released 15 LPs, with 2012’s La Futura as the most recent one.
Co-founder/bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill passed away 5 years ago, aged 72. He was
replaced by the band’s longtime guitar technician Elwood Francis. ZZ Top is still fronted by co-founder Billy Gibbons and have Frank Beard, the original drummer, still striking
his tom-toms.
All tour dates, including Europe and the UK, HERE.
No Retirement Yet For DEEP PURPLE
23 April 2026
As the saying goes, “you’re never too old to rock ‘n’ roll.”
DEEP PURPLE (1968–1976, 1984–present / 23 LPs with 2024’s
‘=1‘ as the most recent one) are one of the many examples.
The band still features 3 key members, drummer Ian Paice (aged 77),
bassist Roger Glover (aged 80), and powerhouse voice Ian Gillan (aged 80)
and they still tour nonstop around the globe.
This summer they return to America.
Still smoking.