, known for his time as the lead singer of the UK rock band , has died, , , and report. According to TMZ, Howe died yesterday (May 6) at his Florida home from cardiac arrest. The singer had previously in September 2017. Brian Howe was 66 years old.Brian Howe gained notoriety when he sang lead vocals on Ted Nugent’s 1984 album Penetrator, which reached on the Billboard 200. Shortly after his Nugent stint, Howe joined Bad Company, replacing original vocalist Paul Rodgers.Howe sang on Bad Company’s Fame and Fortune (1986), Dangerous Age (1988), Holy Water (1990), and Here Comes Trouble (1992),...…, known for his time as the lead singer of the UK rock band , has died, , , and report. According to TMZ, Howe died yesterday (May 6) at his Florida home from cardiac arrest. The singer had previously in September 2017. Brian Howe was 66 years old.Brian Howe gained notoriety when he sang lead vocals on Ted Nugent’s 1984 album Penetrator, which reached on the Billboard 200. Shortly after his Nugent stint, Howe joined Bad Company, replacing original vocalist Paul Rodgers.Howe sang on Bad Company’s Fame and Fortune (1986), Dangerous Age (1988), Holy Water (1990), and Here Comes Trouble (1992),...WW…

Back in March, had to their long-awaited with due to the ongoing pandemic. Now, the group has announced a slew of rescheduled 2021 dates on their website. “Rage Against The Machine will commence our tour at such a time when we are confident it will be safe for our fans,” the band wrote. Find their full 2021 itinerary below, and grab tickets . (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)In November of last year, Rage Against the Machine their first handful of reunion dates, including a headlining slot at the 2020 Coachella Valley Music and Arts...…Back in March, had to their long-awaited with due to the ongoing pandemic. Now, the group has announced a slew of rescheduled 2021 dates on their website. “Rage Against The Machine will commence our tour at such a time when we are confident it will be safe for our fans,” the band wrote. Find their full 2021 itinerary below, and grab tickets . (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)In November of last year, Rage Against the Machine their first handful of reunion dates, including a headlining slot at the 2020 Coachella Valley Music and Arts...WW…

In June 2019, published an extensive report revealing that a 2008 fire at Universal Studios Hollywood by artists throughout the decades. In the latest filing in musicians’ , UMG has acknowledged that master recordings of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Elton John, , Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., and several other artists were damaged or destroyed in the blaze.The remaining artists listed in the filing, viewed by Pitchfork, are Bryan Adams, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, David Baerwald, Jimmy Eat World, Les Paul, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Slayer, Suzanne Vega, Surfaris,...…In June 2019, published an extensive report revealing that a 2008 fire at Universal Studios Hollywood by artists throughout the decades. In the latest filing in musicians’ , UMG has acknowledged that master recordings of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Elton John, , Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., and several other artists were damaged or destroyed in the blaze.The remaining artists listed in the filing, viewed by Pitchfork, are Bryan Adams, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, David Baerwald, Jimmy Eat World, Les Paul, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Slayer, Suzanne Vega, Surfaris,...WW…

Over the past several days, have pulled out of participating in SXSW 2020 due to concerns surrounding . Now, SXSW 2020 has been canceled, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced. “I’ve issued an order that effectively cancels South by Southwest,” Adler said during a press conference today (March 6). “There was no path forward that would mitigate the risk enough to protect our community.” The press conference also included officials from the city of Austin and the surrounding county. Find that below.SXSW released an to confirm the cancelation. “SXSW will faithfully follow the city’s directions....…Over the past several days, have pulled out of participating in SXSW 2020 due to concerns surrounding . Now, SXSW 2020 has been canceled, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced. “I’ve issued an order that effectively cancels South by Southwest,” Adler said during a press conference today (March 6). “There was no path forward that would mitigate the risk enough to protect our community.” The press conference also included officials from the city of Austin and the surrounding county. Find that below.SXSW released an to confirm the cancelation. “SXSW will faithfully follow the city’s directions....WW…

—the producer and multi-instrumentalist who co-founded alongside Hope Sandoval—has died, according to a representative for the band. A key figure in the Los Angeles Paisley Underground scene of neo-psychedelia in the 1980s, Roback also played in bands such as Rain Parade and Opal. He was 61 years old. The cause of death has yet to be announced.After co-founding Rain Parade and releasing one album with the band, Roback departed the group, citing a sense of limitations in the band. He spent time in Berkeley and New York before founding Opal with Dream Syndicate bassist Kendra Smith in the...…—the producer and multi-instrumentalist who co-founded alongside Hope Sandoval—has died, according to a representative for the band. A key figure in the Los Angeles Paisley Underground scene of neo-psychedelia in the 1980s, Roback also played in bands such as Rain Parade and Opal. He was 61 years old. The cause of death has yet to be announced.After co-founding Rain Parade and releasing one album with the band, Roback departed the group, citing a sense of limitations in the band. He spent time in Berkeley and New York before founding Opal with Dream Syndicate bassist Kendra Smith in the...WW…

As the pandemic has forced the shutdown of workplaces, schools, and large public gatherings, social distancing and self-isolating is being encouraged. To help musicians who are staying home, and have released their synthesizer apps for free. Moog’s iOS app and for iOS and Android are available for free for a limited time.Moog called the release “a gift to spread positivity” and Korg specifically called it something to help occupy the time of people who are currently “self-quarantining & working from home.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.A daily roundup of the most...…As the pandemic has forced the shutdown of workplaces, schools, and large public gatherings, social distancing and self-isolating is being encouraged. To help musicians who are staying home, and have released their synthesizer apps for free. Moog’s iOS app and for iOS and Android are available for free for a limited time.Moog called the release “a gift to spread positivity” and Korg specifically called it something to help occupy the time of people who are currently “self-quarantining & working from home.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.A daily roundup of the most...WW…

has tested positive for , the singer revealed in an today (April 11). Simpson said he first sought medical attention on March 13 when he began to experience “chest pains, fever, and pre-stroke blood pressure levels,” but was unable to be tested for coronavirus until April 6. He says he received the results from the Nashville CDC on April 10.“All I know is I first felt symptoms a month ago yet I’m still positive and contagious and now on quarantine in the dojo until April 19th,” he wrote. “But hey, at least our Government appointed task force headed by a man who does not believe in science...…has tested positive for , the singer revealed in an today (April 11). Simpson said he first sought medical attention on March 13 when he began to experience “chest pains, fever, and pre-stroke blood pressure levels,” but was unable to be tested for coronavirus until April 6. He says he received the results from the Nashville CDC on April 10.“All I know is I first felt symptoms a month ago yet I’m still positive and contagious and now on quarantine in the dojo until April 19th,” he wrote. “But hey, at least our Government appointed task force headed by a man who does not believe in science...WW…

Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music.After announcing a string of , have unveiled a full tour, as notes. Featuring support from , they kick things off next month in El Paso, Texas. Their “Public Service Announcement Tour” itinerary also includes a . Proceeds from the band’s shows in El Paso, Phoenix, and La Cruses will go to immigrant rights efforts, the band announced in a statement, according to the . Proceeds will go toward different activist groups in other cities.According to a press release, Run the Jewels’ return to the road will accompany the release of their long-awaited...…Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music.After announcing a string of , have unveiled a full tour, as notes. Featuring support from , they kick things off next month in El Paso, Texas. Their “Public Service Announcement Tour” itinerary also includes a . Proceeds from the band’s shows in El Paso, Phoenix, and La Cruses will go to immigrant rights efforts, the band announced in a statement, according to the . Proceeds will go toward different activist groups in other cities.According to a press release, Run the Jewels’ return to the road will accompany the release of their long-awaited...WW…

, the Parisian duo responsible for some of the most popular dance and pop songs ever made, have split. They broke the news with an 8-minute video titled “Epilogue,” excerpted from their 2006 film . Asked if Daft Punk were no more, their longtime publicist Kathryn Frazier confirmed the news to Pitchfork but gave no reason for the breakup. and formed Daft Punk in Paris in 1993, helping to define the French touch style of house music. Their debut album, 1997’s , was a dance music landmark, featuring classic singles “Around the World” and “Da Funk.” By the release of its follow-up, Discovery,...…, the Parisian duo responsible for some of the most popular dance and pop songs ever made, have split. They broke the news with an 8-minute video titled “Epilogue,” excerpted from their 2006 film . Asked if Daft Punk were no more, their longtime publicist Kathryn Frazier confirmed the news to Pitchfork but gave no reason for the breakup. and formed Daft Punk in Paris in 1993, helping to define the French touch style of house music. Their debut album, 1997’s , was a dance music landmark, featuring classic singles “Around the World” and “Da Funk.” By the release of its follow-up, Discovery,...WW…

and are bringing back Mr. Show for a live charity special. The full title is The Mr. Show “Kidz With Beardz” Presents: Come Join Our Zoomtacular Annual Business Call!, and it takes place on May 13 at 8 p.m. Eastern. The show will benefit —an organization that works to help families facing poverty.Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, Brian Posehn, Brett Paesel, and John Ennis are slated to appear on the special alongside Cross and Odenkirk. Eban Schletter will provide the music. Grab tickets to the stream .Read Pitchfork’s feature “.”This content can also...…and are bringing back Mr. Show for a live charity special. The full title is The Mr. Show “Kidz With Beardz” Presents: Come Join Our Zoomtacular Annual Business Call!, and it takes place on May 13 at 8 p.m. Eastern. The show will benefit —an organization that works to help families facing poverty.Paul F. Tompkins, Scott Aukerman, Tom Kenny, Jill Talley, Jay Johnston, Brian Posehn, Brett Paesel, and John Ennis are slated to appear on the special alongside Cross and Odenkirk. Eban Schletter will provide the music. Grab tickets to the stream .Read Pitchfork’s feature “.”This content can also...WW…