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Dave Matthews, Vampire Weekend and Dead & Company.Back in January, the multi-instrumentalist took a “mental health break” from touring with them amid a “personal crisis”, but later found his temporary exit had been made permanent without his knowledge.Yesterday (March 24), the ‘Hungersite’ artists took to Instagram to announce Arevalo would no longer be a part of the Goose organization, after being “made aware of behavior in Jeff’s personal life”.The band did not provide details on what triggered the decision, but wrote that it was an “incredibly unfortunate, unexpected situation”, adding: “It is clear that this is the only way forward as we remain committed to upholding the values that define our community, particularly when it comes to respecting others and creating a safe environment.A post shared by Goose (@goosetheband)“This past tour was an unexpected challenge to navigate, but through it all, the four of us forged a deeper connection on and off stage. We’re feeling inspired to continue growing as a unit as we move into this next chapter, and are deeply grateful for everyone with us on this journey.”Today, Arevalo responded, taking to social media to say that while he was “extremely grateful” for the time spent with the progressive-rock outfit, and agreed they should both go separate ways, he felt frustrated at being under-utilised.He reflected on his mental health break from earlier in the year when he pursued a program in Washington, where he studied “emotional issues” and spoke with counsellors.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Incredibly, Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the greatest singers New York has ever produced, has never before headlined the city’s most iconic music venue, Madison Square Garden. All of that will change on April 10, when the moment finally arrives for her, for the nearly 20,000 lucky people who will be in the sold-out venue, and for an audience all over the world who will be able to watch on the livestreaming platform Veeps.

Matty Healy of The 1975 has shared a list of his all-time favourite albums.

The Horrors have shared news of a UK and Ireland tour for later this year. Find out the details below.The dates come in celebration of their new record ‘Night Life’, which was shared earlier this month and marked their sixth studio album, following up from 2017’s ‘V’.With the new dates, the band are set to hit the road across the winter, and will kick off the dates with an opening night at the National Stadium in Dublin on November 19.

Adolescence star Stephen Graham has revealed he was left in tears after Bruce Springsteen got in touch to praise his performance in the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.The film, which stars The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White as a young Springsteen, follows the heartland rocker during the making of his 1982 album ‘Nebraska’, with Graham playing his late father, Douglas “Dutch” Springsteen.After wrapping, the ‘Radio Nowhere’ singer got in touch with Graham, texting him to let him know that his turn as his father, with whom he had a complicated relationship, had really moved him.Speaking on Soundtracking with Edith Bowman, the Venom actor said Springsteen had sent him “the most gorgeous texts I’ve ever had in my life”. He went on to explain that he played his dad in the eighties, which required prosthetics that he had to rip off on one occasion before getting a flight.“I’m racing to get to the airport, and I got this text, and it was so beautiful.

Incubus‘ Brandon Boyd has shared a promising update on the band’s next album – see what he had to say below.Speaking to Flux FM and transcribed by The PRP, Boyd spoke about the band’s next record, which will mark their first in eight years since 2017’s ‘8’. While the band have yet to officially announce the album, Boyd has revealed that the record was completed earlier this year.Boyd shared: “We actually finished the album, I guess about, a little over two months ago.

Heart‘s Nancy Wilson has revealed that she thinks it’s “embarrassing” to be an American now – see why below.Speaking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently, the guitarist reflected on politics in the United States dating back to the Vietnam War. In 1975, Heart released the iconic ‘Crazy On You’ in response to the Vietnam War, chronicling their frustration at the situation and the general state of the world on the track.Reflecting on the track, Nancy said to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War.”While 1975 was a tough time being an American for those in Heart, Wilson thinks the situation’s gotten worse with time: “To be as subtle as possible, it’s more embarrassing now.”Wilson then goes on to talk about how their 1977 hit ‘Barracuda’, which concerns “a real sleazeball with a satin jacket” is more relevant than ever in 2025 “in the salacious billionaire culture with the grab-them-by-the-pussy mentality.”That is in reference of Donald Trump’s ongoing second Presidency, as well as his infamous 2005 quote that was only revealed to the public in 2016.

Lizzo has been tapped to portray rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic – find out more below.Deadline Hollywood has reported that Amazon MGM Studios is developing Rosetta, an upcoming biopic based on the life and career of the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a gospel musician who broke boundaries and paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll music.Rosetta has yet to receive a release date, and a director has not been announced to helm the film. However, it has been revealed by Deadline that among the biopic’s producers are actor Forest Whitaker and Lizzo herself.Per Deadline, Rosetta will “capture a pivotal period in Thrape’s life — one of groundbreaking innovation, defiant passion and secret love.

Bruce Springsteen is reportedly joining the all-star line-up for an upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert in New York this week.This Wednesday (March 26), New York’s famed Carnegie Hall will host the People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith tribute concert, featuring an all-star line-up of musicians paying homage to the legendary Patti Smith.Among those previously announced to perform include Karen O, Michael Stipe, Kim Gordon, Flea, and more. The line-up of performers will be backed by a house band led by Tony Shanahan, a longtime member of Smith’s band, along with Flea and Rolling Stones tour drummer Steve Jordan.A post shared by Alison Mosshart (@amosshart)Now, Consequence has reported that Bruce Springsteen will reportedly be joining the tribute concert, though further details surrounding his performance remain unknown at this time.

Read more: Deer Shed Festival 2022 review: Yard Act and Self Esteem lead the New Yorkshire revolutionThe North Yorkshire-based music festival, which is taking place from July 25 to 28 at Baldersby Park, will be headlined by Wunderhorse and The Big Moon. Other names on the line-up for Deer Shed Festival 2025 are Moonchild Sanelly, Anthony Szmierek, Big Special and spoken word artist Kae Tempest.The festival has now announced the return of its ‘Apply to Play’ artist development programme, with new partners EMI North.

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Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Lizzo will play trailblazing musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming biopic “Rosetta” from Amazon MGM Studios. From writers Natalie Chaidez (“The Flight Attendant”) and Kwynn Perry (“Tigerbelles”), “Rosetta” will tell Tharpe’s true story and how she became known as the godmother of Rock & Roll. Lizzo will also produce the film alongside Kevin Beisler and Significant Productions’ Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker.

Lizzo is taking on an iconic role.

EXCLUSIVE: Four-time Grammy award winner Lizzo will be taking up the guitar to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the gospel singer who was one of the first to appeal to rock n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios‘ Rosetta.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Quiver Distribution has acquired the North American rights to “Off the Record,” a drama that written and directed by stuntwoman turned filmmaker Kirsten Foe. The film stars Rainey Qualley (“Mad Men“) and Ryan Hansen (“Veronica Mars”).

Naman Ramachandran Korean music label At Area has added another talent to its growing roster with the signing of Evan, formerly known as Pluma. The artist’s debut single under the new moniker, “Star Below (Feat. Ph-1),” is set for release on March 27, marking the beginning of what the label describes as a musical reinvention and evolution.

Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, Blink-182 and Lenny Kravitz among others.Other acts scheduled to play include Alabama Shakes, ZZ Top, Remi Wolf, Royel Otis, De La Soul, UB40, Sublime, Public Enemy, TV On The Radio, Spoon, 4 Non Blondes, Inhaler, Mannequin Pussy and more.Sea.Hear.Now 2025 is due to take place on September 13 and 14, tickets are on sale now – you can purchase tickets here.Saturday, September 14:HozierLCD SoundsystemAlabama ShakesZZ TopRemi WolfRoyel OtisDe La SoulUB40Gigi PerezTrombone Shorty & Orleans AvenueInhalerMondo CozmoBumpin UglieNot Yer BabySunday, September 15:Blink-182Lenny KravitzSublimePublic EnemyTV On The RadioSpoonPhantogram4 Non BlondesHot MulliganMannequin PussyGrace Bowers & The Hodge PodgeLandon McNamaraNeal FrancisSurfing For DaisyThe Tide BendsA post shared by Sea.Hear.Now (@seahearnow)The 2024 edition of Sea.Hear.Now was headlined by Noah Kahan and Bruce Springsteen – the latter of whom has released a live album of his performance at the festival. Springsteen headlined the annual New Jersey music bash on September 15, delivering a 30-track set spanning his extensive career and a select number of covers.Other acts who have played at the festival in the past include The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, The Killers, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Stevie Nicks, Green Day, Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins and more.In other news, New York band LCD Soundsystem are set to return to London in June for a run of eight shows at the O2 Academy Brixton.

Dead & Company have paid tribute to late Grateful Dead bassist and co-founder Phil Lesh at the Las Vegas Sphere – watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.Lesh died in October at the age of 84. A statement shared on social media at the time said that he “passed peacefully” and was “surrounded by his family and full of love”.This past weekend (March 20-22), Dead & Company – who are made up of Grateful Dead‘s Bob Weir and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane – returned to the venue after a wildly successful residency this year, which saw the band perform in front of the Sphere’s 240-foot screens from May to July 2024.For their residency, the band are playing an entirely new setlist every night, and to close out their first weekend of the 2025 residency, Dead & Company performed ‘Box Of Rain’ – which was Lesh’s signature track with Grateful Dead – as their final song on March 22.

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Tool livestreamed their full set at Lollapalooza Argentina last night (March 22).The band took a rare step of allowing the Buenos Aires concert to be broadcast via Flow, an Argentinian cable television and internet company, despite the band not allowing any close-ups of the performance and stuck with only wide angle shots. You can watch it below.Tool have a staunch no-filming policy at their concerts, with security tending to remove fans who try to film their shows.Their nine-song set at the Hipódromo de San Isidro, which was their first in South America, included four songs from 2006’s ‘10,000 Days’.It kicked off a run of shows that also includes Lollapalooza festivals in Chile and Brazil.‘Stinkfist’‘The Pot’‘Fear Inoculum’‘Rosetta Stoned’‘Pneuma’‘The Grudge’‘Jambi’‘Invincible’‘Vicarious’Elsewhere, the band could face a class action lawsuit after disappointing fans at their own recent inaugural Tool In The Sand festival in the Dominican Republic.The band kicked off their first-ever destination music bash in the Caribbean earlier this month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, across two resorts.