Alice Cooper's 'Devil On My Shoulder' book finds rocker separately fact from fiction.

“The goal right now is to get through all of the live work and take a beat and see how life is looking,” Bob Mould says. “I guess we’ll just see where it all lands at the end of the year. That’s the e...

Since last year the alt.rock band Dream Syndicate has been touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its critically lauded sophomore album, "Medicine Show" -- which it also reissued in a deluxe box...

Over the course of the past decade, Phoebe Bridgers has made a steady climb to arena headliner status. And the California indie rocker proved more than ready for the moment when her Lost Tour found it...

“It’s one of those things that just kind of fell into place. I think we’re playing a lot better because we’re all in good spirits. There aren’t weird scenes that (other) bands have. And people love it...

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It's hard to compete with any sort of Beatles album -- including a previously unheard John Lennon demo, even -- but there are plenty of other new music releases to be excited about this week. Those in...

Stan Lynch' sentimental new song and video, "High Flying Bird," is dedicated to his late musical cohort, Tom Petty.

“I’ve just kind of had it. People used to say, ‘You’ve got your whole life to make your first record,’ and I’m like, ‘Nah, I’ve got my whole life to make my last one, too,” Vinnie…

With his classical training, virtuosic sensibility and esoteric outlook, Bruce Hornsby was not the kind of artist you’d peg for mass success 40 years ago.

The Chicks launched their Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour in Detroit. Billboard was there to experience all the memorable moments.

Gas prices. Endless election ads. Another postseason without the Tigers. We’re all due a few laughs and thankfully, there are many planned for this weekend around the region.

The Yes guitarist looks back on the unexpected recording dates that put him in studios with Reed, Queen and other unlikely collaborators

Early during his Ugly Tour stop Tuesday night, Sept. 29, at Detroit’s Little Caesar Arena, Teddy Swims asked, in song, “What More Can I Say?” Quite a bit, as it turned out.

The Rival Sons guitarist goes solo with Topology, a cerebral, record that finds him singing, embracing prog and fusion

The Rival Sons guitarist goes solo with Topology, a cerebral, record that finds him singing, embracing prog and fusion

With Shine, his ninth album in the past decade, the guitar legend reflects on his prolific run — and why he’s still looking ahead

The documentary 'Linkin Park: Unshatter', directed by group member Joe Hahn, hits theaters for a limited release on Sept. 30.

A musical time capsule of sorts opened at Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre on Sunday night, Sept. 27. And by the time Squeeze, along with Adam Ant and Haircut 100, had finished, it felt like no time ...

Soft Cell talks final album 'Danceteria,' death of David Ball and the Madonna coincidence.

Squeeze’s initial batch of music remained in the vaults until this year when “Trixies” came out in March. The guys are coming to Detroit this week.

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Taylor Swift's latest version of "The Life of a Showgirl" tops a packed week of new music releases, including a final album from Soft Cell, a reimagined take on Brandi Carlile's latest, the Calling's ...

Some 14,000 fans came to the Pine Knob Music Theatre on Thursday night, Sept. 24, to hear country music heritage. They did not go home disappointed.

It may be autumn now, but the metro area is still loaded with hot entertainment for the first full weekend of the cooler season.

Since the summer of 2023, Academy, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Michael Shannon (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Revolutionary Road,” “Nocturnal Animals,” “99 Homes”) and Chicago musician Jason Narducy…

The last time Weezer performed in Detroit proper was five years ago, supporting Green Day during August of 2021 at Comerica Park. Big place, certainly. But the California quartet brought a big show of...

The good news is that the production — running through Oct. 4 at the Fisher — not only works but adds welcome and inventive new dimensions to a tale that’s not yet as old as time but has become a swoo...

Sugar is back on tour for the first time since 1995, and Mould says the band has turned down the amps — even as fans at a recent show called it the loudest they’d ever heard at the venue

Due out Sept. 18, "The Way It Was Back Then" is unlike any other album created by Eurythmics legend Dave Steward.

Giles Martin talks about the 'Rubber Soul' reissue, John Lennon demo, Beatles biopics and more.

Her father, a weekend musician, sang and led bands, while Birchett and her sisters started out singing at Greater Grace Temple, and all went on to careers in music.

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Merrill Street sewer laterals are being replaced throughout the day and the building will have no water in our public restrooms. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice.

Queen's Roger Taylor talks about his new solo album, the upcoming Queen concert documentary and the state of the world.

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Plus, Howe reveals the secret skill he’s brought to Yes for decades: “I’m the best in London”

A beyond-pack week of new music releases sees a number of acts -- Beck, Anthrax, Echo & the Bunnymen, Susanna Hoffs and Chaka Khan -- returning after long gaps, while Miley drops the Cyrus and country...

Before comedy, J. Chris Newberg was a musician, writing songs and fronting the local band the Vudu Hippies. And the Brother Rice High School alumnus has made music and his guitar a key part of the co...

It's been 20 years since Chris Thile released "How to Grow a Woman From the Ground" -- the de fact first album by Punch Brothers, the stylistically eclectic he founded during the waning days of the fi...

As he prepares to release ‘Dreams & Songs,’ Haynes looks back on his musical journey and the challenge of revisiting his diverse catalog with an orchestra.

The band had kept the polarizing hit single off their set lists for nearly 20 years.

Ziggy Marley releases his first album in six years, 'Brightside,' marking a creative milestone with new songwriting methods and notable collaborations.

These legends refused to quietly fade away.

At 96 minutes “The Music of My Soul” is filled with rare historical video and photographs, as well as reflections from Allman’s children, his Allman Brothers Band mates (Warren Haynes, Chuck Leavell, ...

Billy Idol is playing his way towards his Nov. 14 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, continuing to tour in support of his 2025 album "Dream Into It" and the documentary film "Billy Idol Should Be Dea...

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