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Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has announced a U.S. tour, which will mark his first tour in the country in eight years. The trek will follow the release of Gilmour's new solo album, Luck and Strange, on September 6. The shows will take place in Los Angeles and New York only. Gilmour will play the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and 30 and Madison Square Garden on November 4 and 5. The general on-sale […]

Cher fans will get to celebrate Pride Month in June with special vinyl editions and expanded digital versions of her classic albums, Living Proof and Closer to the Truth. These two albums will be available from Warner Records on June 28. Living Proof will be pressed on cola-bottle milky green vinyl, while the Closer To The Truth vinyl will be in a rich creamy bone color. Each LP will retail for $27.98 and are is available to order […]

Stevie Wonder was granted Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday on Monday, May 13. The legendary American musician and songwriter, whose original name is Steveland Morris, was conferred Ghanaian citizenship by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in capital Accra. President Akufo-Addo praised Wonder for his outstanding contributions to music and his unrelenting dedication to the African diaspora. He emphasized that Wonder's music has been a source […]

The John Lennon Estate and Universal Music have announced a reissue of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games in expanded Ultimate Collection editions on July 12. The Lennon Estate and Universal Music note that the upcoming six-CD and two Blu-ray collection deluxe box set offers "an immersive, deep listening experience and in-depth exploration of this classic, yet underappreciated record." The deluxe edition, which is authorized by Yoko Ono Lennon and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, is […]

Warner Brothers is set to release Prince's Purple Rain on 4K Ultra HD and digital platforms on June 25th in celebration of the iconic film's 40th anniversary. Prince, who made his acting debut with Purple Rain, starred as The Kid in the movie, alongside Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, and Clarence Williams III. Albert Magnoli directed the film, co-writing the screenplay with William Blinn. Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo, and Steven Fargnoli produced the film, and Prince composed and produced the original songs. The film […]

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has placed Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson under conservatorship. The judge said he found "clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary" and that Wilson "consents and does not object." The conservators will manage Wilson's personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a "major neurocognitive disorder." Two longtime associates, manager-publicist Jean Sievers and business manager LeeAnn Hard, have been appointed as the 81-year-old singer's conservators. A […]

AC/DC have announced the second edition of their 50th anniversary gold vinyl reissue series, consisting of six titles. Limited edition versions of If You Want Blood You've Got It, Let There Be Rock, Ballbreaker, Stiff Upper Lip, Rock Or Bust, and 74 Jailbreak with an album-specific 12"x12" print featuring new AC/DC 50 artwork will be released on June 21. The nine-track first wave of gold vinyl reissue, which included Who Made Who, High Voltage, Live, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, For Those About […]