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SB19, Sombr, Wet Leg And Empire Of The Sun Kick Off Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza began Thursday in Chicago with a historic performance from Filipino boy band SB19 plus sets by sombr, Wet Leg, John Summit, Empire of the Sun and Viagra Boys
Corey Glover On Reinterpreting Black Sabbath Via One Tribe Nation
Corey Glover (Living Colour) joins One Tribe Nation on their latest single, a live reinterpretation of Black Sabbath's "The Wizard," ahead of a July 25 performance in LA.
Jon Spencer On Latest Album ‘Songs Of Personal Loss And Protest’
Jon Spencer on the meaning of rock and roll during tumultuous times and working with Kendall and Spider of The Bobby Lees on new album Songs of Personal Loss And Protest.
Kim Thayil On New Book A Screaming Life, Preserving Soundgarden Legacy
Co-founding Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil on his new book 'A Screaming Life,' Soundgarden's DIY approach to business and completing the final Soundgarden album.
Samantha Fish On Favorite Live Albums And Recording First Live Record
Blues guitarist Samantha Fish on covering the MC5, working with the McCrary Sisters and recording her very first live album, the new 'Paper Doll Live,' in Knoxville, TN.