Dierks Bentley sorts through some musical 'Broken Branches' in June

Dierks Bentley's 11th studio album BROKEN BRANCHES is slated for June 13 (Capitol Records Nashville). Pre-order HERE.

“The country music community has a lot of broken branches in it. That’s why we’re all here,” Bentley explains. “We want to do something a little bit different, and I think everyone sees themselves like that – certainly in country. This is the people’s music and it represents that spirit of individuality so well – it’s just about doing it our own way.”

Each song grew from an acoustic guitar foundation in whatever direction felt right. Co-writing four himself and securing seven from outside writers (many for the first time), Bentley used more of Nashville’s songwriting community than ever.

“I think that’s what’s special about country – we’re still making music in the studio with our buddies,” Bentley says. “We’re still getting together and talking about the songs and letting the musicians have a big say. It’s a good team - maybe a little messed up - but that’s the whole idea behind broken branches, so it just works.”

“Broken Branches” the song features multiple generations - legend John Anderson and rising hit maker Riley Green. Others like “Cold Beer Can” shows a different way of looking at a frosty 12-oz. and the banjo-led “Never You (feat. Miranda Lambert)” is a tribute the essential companion in each life.

Track List:

1. Cold Beer Can

Written by Jon Randall, Luke Dick, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Dierks Bentley

2. Jesus Loves Me

Written by Adam James, Ben Stennis and Allison Veltz Cruz

3. She Hates Me

Written by Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Allen, Wesley Scantlin and Dierks Bentley
4. Something Worth Fixing
Written by Stephen Wilson Jr., Luke Dick and Dierks Bentley
5. Standing In The Sun
Written by Kyle Sturrock
6. Well Well Whiskey
Written by Seth Ennis, Devin Dawson and Jordan Reynolds
7. Broken Branches
Written by Zach Abend, Beau Bailey and Graham Barham
8. Off The Map
Written by Jeremy Bussey, Lauren McLamb and Adam Wood
9. Near You (ft. Miranda Lambert)
Written by Scooter Carusoe, Ross Copperman and Ben Williams
10. For As Long As I Can Remember
Written by Devin Dawson, Connie Harrington
11. Don’t Cry For Me
Written by Jim Beavers and Dierks Bentley

We Are Scientists state their 'Qualifying Miles' in July

Indie rock mainstays WE ARE SCIENTISTS' ninth studio album Qualifying Miles is due out on July 18 via Groenland Records. Nearing twenty years on from their commercial breakthrough, the NYC band - comprising founding members Keith Murray and Chris Cain - have returned to the music that shaped their childhoods, with echoes of ‘90s guitar music threading throughout the project. 

Alongside the album announcement, the band are sharing lead single, "Please Don’t Say It." 

On the track, Keith says: “I’m always happy to spew all kinds of drama in song, just don’t make me talk about it in person, okay? “Please Don’t Say It” is, I guess, a song about being unwillin to confront my glitches anywhere but in that very song. Except, now I’m talking here about using the song to not talk about it. Weird.”

The track comes with an irreverent and whimsical video, on which Keith offers: “You know what we haven’t explored enough in our many years of video media creation? Fog. We’ve run rampant through city streets ('Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt'), rode horses across Irish bogs ('Chick Lit'), and had our eyes speared by nail guns ('Dumb Luck'). Somehow, though, the cinematographers of those videos never had the wherewithal to exploit the sex appeal of a good fog machine. Sure, yeah, we’ve had loads of haze ('Your Heart Is A Weapon'). Hell yes, we’ve deployed light steam ('Rules Don’t Stop'). But it took our many accrued years of cinematographic education to finally nail the fog layers sensual enough to convey the steamy carnality of this, the most sensually befogged song of We Are Scientists’ career. Please, now: get lost in the murk of 'Please Don’t Say It'.”

Qualifying Miles follows two previous self-produced albums Huffy (2021) and Lobes (2023).

On the new album, Keith says: “We Are Scientists’ writing process these days is to just write incessantly - good songs, terrible songs, sincere songs, goofy songs, whatever. It’s a fun process, but it kind of makes it hard to stop and get to the harder work of recording the actual album. Sometimes, it takes a song like 'Please Don’t Say It' to come along and get you so excited about sharing it with everyone else that you simply have no choice but to call a wrap on the writing process and immediately start making a record. We got so excited by the appearance of 'Please Don’t Say It' that was the last song we wrote for Qualifying Miles; we needed it out in the world.”

Track listing:

1. A Prelude to What
2. Starry-Eyed
3. Dead Letters
4. The Big One
5. Please Don’t Say It
6. The Same Mistake
7. What You Want Is Gone
8. A Lesson I Never Learned
9. I Could Do Much Worse
10. I Already Hate This
11. The Mall in My Dreams
12. Promise Me

Coachella '25 news: Benson Boone slots new album for June

photo: David Roemer

Grammy-nominated global pop singer Benson Boone has announced his new album American Heart, arriving June 20 via Night Street Records/Warner Records. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Benson broke the news on stage at Coachella, where he made his debut this past Friday. At the end of his electrifying main stage set, he brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for a special performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The performance video has garnered over 48 million views alone on Instagram since they took the stage on Friday night.

Benson first introduced American Heart with his recent single “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” his first release of the year. The track is currently top 20 at Top 40 and Hot AC, and the in top 10 at AC. It arrived on the heels of his show-stopping performance of hit “Beautiful Things” at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February, where he was nominated for Best New Artist. He will bring another special performance to the Saturday Night Live stage on May 3, making his debut as the musical guest on the show.

“Beautiful Things” was the #1 most streamed song in the world last year, earning Boone the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024. Certified 5x Platinum, the chart-conquering track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and nearly 4 billion total streams since its release last year. Featured on his acclaimed, Platinum certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, the viral smash logged an impressive 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, hit #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio, and vaulted to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned Boone two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, and multiple global accolades.

Fireworks & Rollerblades also includes the Platinum certified hit “Slow It Down” and fan-favorites “Cry,” “What Do You Want,” and “Pretty Slowly.” In June, he opened for Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour in London at Wembley stadium, following a performance with Lana Del Rey at Hangout Festival in May. He also embarked on his sold-out Fireworks & Rollerblades Tour, playing shows across the globe.

With the upcoming release of American Heart, performances at landmark festivals like Coachella and Governors Ball, and new tour dates on the horizon, Boone is on track for another record year in 2025.

TOUR DATES:

Apr 18 — Indio, CA — Coachella Music and Arts Festival

May 2 — Charlotte, NC — Lovin’ Life Music Festival

May 4 — Memphis, TN — Riverbeat Music Festival
May 24 — Napa, CA — BottleRock Music Festival
Jun 5 — Canandaigua, NY — CMAC
Jun 6 — New York, NY — The Governors Ball Music Festival
Jul 3 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
Jul 5 — Québec City, Canada — FEQ Festival
Jul 10 — Algés, Portugal — Nos Alive Festival
Jul 11 — Madrid, Spain — Mad Cool Festival
Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival

Photo courtesy Warner Records

Coachella '25 news: Marina sets new album for June, selected tour dates

Ahead of her performance at the Coachella Main stage tonight at 5:40pm, Welsh singer Marina, who has also recorded and toured as Marina and the Diamonds, has announced forthcoming sixth studio album, Princess of Power, to be released on June 6 (Queenie Records/BMG). The album is available to pre-order on vinyl and CD HERE.

Recent singles unveiled so far include Cupid's Girl (LISTEN) and Butterfly (WATCH) which has amassed over 15 million global streams to date. 

Fans can also catch Marina at other festivals this summer (see below). 

Marina emerged in 2009, and has since released five albums including Electra Heart (2012), which debuted at Number 1 on the UK’s Official Charts, Froot (2015), Love + Fear (2019), which debuted Top 5 in the UK and Top 10 on the U.S. Albums chart, and most recently Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land (2021), which featured the Ivor Novello nominated hit Man's World. 

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

04/11 - Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Indio, CA
04/18 - Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Indio, CA
06/06 - World Pride Music Festival - Washington, DC
06/07 - The Governors Ball - Queens, NY
06/13 – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - Manchester, TN
08/02 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
08/03 - Osheaga Music and Arts Festival - Montreal, QC
08/08 - 08/10 - Outside Lands - San Francisco, CA

Britpop band announces reunion album 'More,' its first in nearly a quarter century

Pulp's brand new album More will be released on June 6 and can be pre-ordered now. Get More

The album is preceded by the new single Spike Island, which has just been released. You can watch the Jarvis Cocker-directed video now.

More is Pulp's first record since We Love Life in 2001. Yes, the first Pulp album in almost 24 years. So how did that happen? Allow Jarvis to explain:

"Well, when we started touring again in 2023 we practiced a new song called Hymn Of The North during soundchecks & eventually played it at the end of our second night at Sheffield Arena This seemed to open the floodgates. We came up with the rest of the songs on this album during the first half of 2024. A couple are revivals of ideas from last century. The music for one song was written by Richard Hawley. The music for another was written by Jason Buckle. The Eno family sing backing vocals on a song. There are string arrangements written by Richard Jones & played by the Elysian Collective. The album was recorded over 3 weeks by James Ford in Walthamstow, London, last November. This is the shortest amount of time a Pulp album has ever taken to record.
It was obviously ready to happen.
These are the facts.
We hope you enjoy the music. It was written & performed by four human beings from the North of England, aided & abetted by five other human beings from various locations in the British Isles. No A.I. was involved during the process. This album is dedicated to Steve Mackey. This is the best that we can do. Thanks for listening.”

There are a few limited-edition vinyl versions of More available. A double LP cut at 45 rpm and single disc ink spot pattern design named "Isha Kriya" by Jarvis are only on sale from our webstore and can be pre-ordered now.

Plus, only for the next 48 hours, members of the Pulp mailing list can reserve an extremely limited, individually numbered edition of More. Boasting specially stamped black vinyl, it comes with a 12-inch art-print, exclusive sticker and an embossed sleeve.

Full information, including the album's tracklist and details of all available editions, can be found on our website, so don't delay...Get yourself More

Coachella '25 Livestream times for YouTube, app viewing

The set times for most of the stages for the Coachella livestream on YouTube have been posted (see below). Additionally, home viewers can download the Coachella Livestream app, which offers more sets, stages and ways to watch. The livestream app has the full livestream schedule, which can be synced to the viewer's time zone, the ability to create a personalized livestream schedule, set reminders, watch live performances on demand, get the latest Coachella news, view livestream-exclusive festival and artist merchandise.

Once the headlining sets are complete, that day's performances will be on repeat until the next day’s sets begin. For the first time, watch favorite artists performances alongside creators. These livestreams will be available on the following creators’ channels on mobile, desktop and TV.

Weekend 1:

Lady Gaga x Zach Campbell - April 11 at 11:10 p.m. PT

Alok x Blogueirinha - April 12 at 4:10 p.m. PT

Rawayana x SKabeche - April 12 at 11:00 p.m. PT

Weekend 2:

Lady Gaga x NAOMI CLUB - April 18 at 11:10 p.m. PT

ENHYPEN x Ha Sisters - April 19 at 8:35 p.m. PT

YouTube’s multiview feature allows viewers to watch up to four live stages simultaneously on their TV through the YouTube app. Control audio by toggling between feeds. 

YouTube will give fans special access to:

Merchandise Drops - YouTube Shopping is making it easier than ever to bring the festival merch booth to you. Snag official merchandise from Coachella and over a dozen artists, including Lady Gaga, Charli xcx, Circle Jerks, Clairo, ENHYPEN, GloRilla, JENNIE, Junior H, LISA, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, T-Pain, The Marías, and Tyla without leaving the livestream.

Whether you're on mobile, desktop, or watching on your TV, all you have to do is to click the shopping button on screen or scan the QR code. 

Lifestyle Livestream - Top creators give a behind-the-scenes look, including artist interviews, commentary, games, and more. Tune in live on the creator’s channels. During weekend 1, see live streams from:

Friday → Terrell starting at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

Saturday → Jake Shane + special guest Alix Earle starting at 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET

Sunday → Alisha Marie, Remi Cruz, Zane Hijazi, Heath Hussar starting at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET.

Weekend 2 of YouTube’s Coachella livestream experience kicks back into gear Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21.

Livestream Schedules

Main Stage

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change) 

Friday, April 11: 

4:20pm - Thee Sacred Souls 

5:40pm - Marina 

7:10pm - Benson Boone 

9:00pm - Missy Elliott 

11:10pm - Lady Gaga 

Saturday, April 12: 

4:00pm - Jimmy Eat World 

5:25pm - T-Pain 

7:15pm - Charli XCX 

9:05pm - Green Day 

11:40pm - Travis Scott 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:05pm - Shaboozey 

5:25pm - Beabadoobee 

7:00pm - Junior H 

8:35pm - Megan Thee Stallion 

10:25pm - Post Malone 

Outdoor Theatre

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change)

Friday, April 11: 

4:05pm - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 

5:25pm - Go-Gos 

6:45pm - Tyla 

8:20pm - The Marias 

10:10pm - Parcels 

11:10pm - The Martinez Brothers & Loco Dice

Saturday, April 12: 

4:00pm - Tink 

5:05pm - Japanese Breakfast 

6:25pm - Gustavo Dudamel & LA Philharmonic 

8:15pm - Clairo 

9:45pm - Above & Beyond 

11:20pm - Misfits 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:00pm - Meute 

5:00pm - Keshi 

6:15pm - Still Woozy 

7:45pm - Jennie 

9:10pm - Zedd 

10:55pm - Polo & Pan

Sahara Tent

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change) 

Friday, April 11: 

4:00pm - Chris Lorenzo 

5:15pm - Three 6 Mafia 

6:10pm - Sara Landry 

7:15pm - Austin Millz 

7:45pm - Lisa 

9:10pm - Yeat 

10:25pm - Glorilla 

11:50pm - Mustard 

Saturday, April 12: 

4:10pm - Alok 

5:25pm - Disco Lines 

6:30pm - Talón 

6:45pm - Shoreline Mafia 

7:35pm - Salute 

8:35pm - ENHYPEN 

9:50pm - Mau P 

11:30pm - Keinemusik 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:00pm - Interplanetary Criminal 

5:00pm - Ben Bohmer 

5:50pm - Tom Breu 

6:00pm - Sammy Virji 

7:00pm - Boris Brejcha 

8:10pm - Chase & Status 

9:35pm - Ty Dolla $ign 

10:55pm - XG 

Mojave Tent

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change) 

Friday, April 11: 

4:00pm - SAINt JHN 

4:50pm - Lola Young 

5:40pm - Ravyn Lenae 

6:05pm - DJO 

7:20pm - Eyedress 

8:35pm - Miike Snow 

10:05pm - The Prodigy 

11:20pm - Chris Lake 

Saturday, April 12: 

4:00pm - Weezer 

4:55pm - Yo Gabba Gabba! 

5:55pm - Sam Fender 

7:15pm - Ivan Cornejo 

8:25pm - Hanumankind 

9:45pm - Horsegiir

11:00pm - The Dare 

11:55pm - Barry Can't Swim x 2manydjs x salute 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:10pm - Muni Long 

5:25pm - Jessie Murph 

6:10pm - Fcukers 

6:40pm - Rema 

8:00pm - Basement Jaxx 

9:25pm - Kraftwerk 

10:45pm - Tiësto 

Gobi Tent

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change)

Friday, April 11: 

4:00pm - Maribou State 

4:45pm - 4Batz 

5:30pm - Parisi 

5:55pm - d4vd 

7:00pm - A.G. Cook 

8:15pm - Artemas 

9:30pm - Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso 

10:40pm - Indo Warehouse 

Saturday, April 12: 

4:05pm - Glass Beams 

5:15pm - Viagra Boys 

6:05pm - Medium Build 

6:30pm - 2hollis 

8:20pm - Darkside 

9:40pm - Beth Gibbons 

11:00pm - Rawayana 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:00pm - The Beaches 

5:00pm - Amaarae 

5:50pm - Hope Tala 

6:20pm - Mohamed Ramadan 

7:25pm - BigXthaPlug 

8:35pm - Arca 

9:55pm - Amyl and the Sniffers 

Sonora Tent

(All times PDT, schedule is subject to change) 

Friday, April 11: 

4:00pm - Tops 

5:00pm - Julie 

5:45pm - Glixen 

6:10pm - Kneecap 

7:05pm - vs self 

7:30pm - Los Mirlos 

8:40pm - Speed 

10:00pm - Hitech 

Saturday, April 12: 

4:00pm - Judeline 

5:00pm - Underscores 

5:45pm - Prison Affair 

6:10pm - Blonde Redhead 

7:10pm - Together Pangea 

8:30pm - VTSS 

9:50pm - El Malilla 

Sunday, April 13: 

4:10pm - WISP 

4:55pm - Kumo 99 

5:20pm - Soft Play 

6:05pm - Bob Vylan 

6:30pm - Circle Jerks 

7:40pm - Ginger Root 

9:05pm - Snow Strippers 

Note: Device and content restrictions apply. Multiview feature not available on mobile and desktop devices for Coachella.

Coachella '25 news: The Marias add summer tour dates

The Marías, who appear at both weekends of Coachella, have announced new concert dates for “The Submarine Tour (Extended).” Artist presale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, April 15 at 10am local time through Thursday, April 17 at 10pm local. Additional presales will run ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday April 18 at 10am local time. For more information and to register for the artist presale, please visit themarias.us/shows.

The announcement follows the release of recent singles “Back to Me” and “Nobody New” - listen here. “Back to Me” was played during the Grammy-nominated pop, rock and soul band's opening tour stint for Billie Eilish last winter. “Nobody New” came as the B-side.

An accompanying music video to “Back to Me” was directed by C Prinz - watch here. “Back to Me” marks the bands biggest solo debut to date globally.

Recently, The Marías were featured on Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s new track, “Ojos Tristes” - listen here. The band is also credited as producers and songwriters. “Ojos Tristes” garnered over 20 million global streams in less than a week of release, is currently #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 this week on the Hot Latin Pop Songs Billboard Chart.

The Marías continue their momentum off the heels of their sophomore album Submarine (2024) which debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release. Hit single “No One Noticed” from the album is currently peaking at #17 on Top 40 radio and marks the band’s highest charting Billboard Hot 100 single to date, reaching #22. 

Continuing their charting success, The Marías currently have six songs on the Spotify US 200 Chart including “No One Noticed”, “Ojos Tristes”, “Sienna”, “Heavy” and their brand new singles “Back to Me” and “Nobody New”, putting them alongside Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter and more. The band delivered a performance of “No One Noticed” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier this year. Watch HERE.

Tour Dates: 

7/10
McAllen, TX
McAllen Convention Center

7/12
Austin, TX
Moody Amphitheater

7/17
Tucson, AZ
AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol

7/19
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Bowl

7/20
Berkeley, CA
Greek Theatre

7/23
Portland, OR
Theater of the Clouds 

7/25
Vancouver, BC
Queen Elizabeth Theatre

7/27
Seattle, WA
WAMU Theater 

7/30
Morrison, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

8/01
Minneapolis, MN
The Armory 

8/02
St. Charles, IA
Hinterland*

8/03
Chicago, IL
Lollapalooza*

9/19
Atlanta, GA
Shaky Knees Festival *

9/21
Nashville, TN
Ascend Amphitheater 

9/23
Raleigh, NC
Red Hat Amphitheater 

9/24
Charlotte, NC
Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre 

*Festivals previously announced

Photo by Jason Whittington

The Zombies documentary news

Utopia has announced the theatrical release of Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary, directed by Robert Schwartzman. The film, which premiered at SXSW, traces the journey of legendary British rock band The Zombies—from teenage friends to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

The SXSW-premiered film about the legendary band will begin with nationwide event screenings on May 12, followed by theatrical runs in New York and Los Angeles starting May 16.

The release will kick off with special event screenings in multiple cities on May 12, followed by full theatrical engagements in New York and Los Angeles beginning May 16.

"I can’t express how much I love THE ZOMBIES. After hearing their music as a teenager, I felt like I understood them musically, melodically and emotionally. Their clever arrangements and sophisticated songwriting gave me a musical foundation that helped me launch my own band, Rooney,” stated director Robert Schwartzman.

“As a fan and fellow musician, to get the chance to make a film about their 60+ year journey is a dream-like moment and truly an honor. I believe THE ZOMBIES are one of the best bands in history and I can’t wait for people to see this film!"

In their first-ever feature documentary, over sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. “She’s Not There” made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US with a self-written song. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly, the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when “Time of the Season” hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

HUNG UP ON A DREAM: THE ZOMBIES DOCUMENTARY will screen during one-night-only event screenings in major markets such as Washington D.C., Boston, Austin, Pittsburgh, and Seattle beginning on May 12. The film will open in New York at the Quad Cinema and Los Angeles at the Landmark NuArt Theatre for established runs later that week. A full list of cities and dates can be found on the film's website.

Tickets for the documentary are now available at https://hungup.official.film/

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings' 'Naturally' album to get expanded anniversary reissue

Daptone Records will put out a 20th anniversary reissue of the album Naturally by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. It arrives May 2. A new vinyl pressing will consist of a remastered 2xLP version that includes instrumentals for all tracks. In addition to the standard black LP, the indie retail exclusive variant includes opaque orange color vinyl and the Daptone shop exclusive variant includes clear vinyl with orange splatter.

2005’s Naturally has sold over 200,000 copies, with singles “How Long Do I Have to Wait” and “This Land is Your Land” streaming in the hundreds of millions—unusual figures for an independent release. It was also the genesis for the Dap-Kings’ collaboration with Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse. 

Preorder/Presave Naturally HERE 

Recording for Naturally began in 2004 and was the first Daptone session at the "House of Soul”—a recording studio hand built by Sharon and the rest of the Daptone family in a two story rental in Bushwick, Brooklyn. (Sharon famously tackled much of the electrical wiring herself.)

Looking back on the sessions, Gabe Roth reflects on some tracks on the album in a press release:

Fish in my Dish

"I remember showing Sharon some song that she really wasn’t into. We needed something else for the record fast. I knew she couldn’t say no to a song about fishing, so I went upstairs to the kitchen above the studio and scribbled this one out. Came down and showed her on the piano and it was the quickest I ever saw her get into a tune. She loved singing that song. People often read into every song as a metaphor for a man, but this one is really just about how happy fishing made her. That’s Stuart Bogie from Antibalas on the jaw harp in the outro."

This Land is Your Land

"Everybody knows this as a patriotic campfire children’s song, but when it was originally written by Woody Guthrie it was a pretty biting commentary on the inequalities of our country. We rarely hear more than the first two starry-eyed verses about the Redwood Forest and “golden skyways.” It was my sister’s idea to cover it and bring back the later stanzas to reclaim the original meaning of the song. The arrangement was inspired by the Dyke & The Blazers stuff we were wearing out at the time. An iconic Dave Guy solo. Sharon shouts out Staten Island for Tommy, and Riverside, California for me. The song was featured in the intro of a movie, “Up in the Air.”

How Long Do I Have to Wait for You

"This song, originally inspired by waiting for Binky to show up for a session, has become possibly our most well known song. I’m always amazed that people are still streaming and discovering it. This track starts with Homer’s most legendary drum break, heavily inspired by one of his heroes, New Orleans’ James Black. Also features another memorable Dave Guy solo, which seems to be a theme of our biggest tunes."

Stranded (Featuring Lee Fields)

"My first car was a not-so-dependable ‘75 Oldsmobile that left me stranded more times than I can count. Sharon and Lee always lit up when they had a chance to sing together. She loved singing with him so much. They seemed to lift each other to another level. It gave her a chance to show off how naturally she fell into harmonies. The Bushwick Philharmonic really shines on this one, trading lines with the Dap-Kings horns."

Offers for late night TV soon followed, and as Roth recalls:

“I think Conan was our first TV show. We did ‘How Long.’ I remember 6’4” Conan towering over Sharon at a mere 4’11”, but she was shining. We were the first band to have him hold up an LP instead of a CD. Then we did Letterman. He kept the studio fucking FREEZING so his guests wouldn’t fall asleep. It was taped, but Letterman famously never allowed re-do’s. Sharon messed up a lyric and told him flatly we were gonna do it again. It didn't matter where we were, she always seemed bigger than everybody else in the room.”

TRACK LISTING (LP ONE ORIGINAL, LP TWO ALL INSTRUMENTAL)

1. HOW DO I LET A GOOD MAN DOWN?

2. NATURAL BORN LOVER
3. STRANDED IN YOUR LOVE (Featuring LEE FIELDS)
4. MY MAN IS A MEAN MAN
5. YOU’RE GONNA GET IT
6. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR YOU?
7. THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

8. YOUR THING IS A DRAG

9. FISH IN THE DISH
10. ALL OVER AGAIN

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival '25 Preview

George A. Paul (GAP) and Robert Kinsler (RK) spotlight some "can’t miss" music acts headed to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11-13 and April 18-20. This year's headliners are Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. More than 150 established and emerging artists are scheduled to perform over the two consecutive weekends.

Fridays, April 11 and 18

Lady Gaga — On the heels of the release of her seventh No. 1 album in a row, Mayhem (released last month), singer-songwriter/keyboardist Lady Gaga appears at Coachellafest for the first time since 2017. The influential New York City native should thrill festivalgoers with her signature mix of dance, synth-pop, funk, disco, and rock. Among the new cuts she will surely feature in the Indio sets: "Disease" and "Abracadabra," the first two Mayhem singles and “Shallow” off the film soundtrack to “A Star is Born.” (RK)

The Marias — The Los Angeles-based quartet make an eagerly-awaited return to Coachella, having last performed here in 2022. The Marias just dropped new tracks “Back to Me” and “Nobody New.” The latter was co-written by Benny Blanco and follows The Marias’ appearance on Blanco & Selena Gomez’s current charter “Ojos Tristes.” The troupe's ’24 album Submarine included gold-certified hit “No One Noticed” and such enticing tracks as the hypnotic "Hamptons," immersive "Echo," dance-minded "Blur" and Spanish language delight "Lejos de Ti," which recalls the sonic magic of '80s favorite Cocteau Twins. (RK)

Go-Go’s – Initially part of the LA punk music scene during the late 1970s, the Go-Go’s broke new ground when they became the first all-female band to write and perform everything on a No. 1 album (1981’s pop-leaning, double platinum debut Beauty and the Beat). The quintet notched indelible hit singles like “Our Lips are Sealed,” “We Got the Beat,” “Vacation,” and “Head Over Heels,” later serving as inspiration for Bikini Kill. HAIM, The Linda Lindas, and others. The Go-Go’s were the subject of an acclaimed documentary in 2020 and they unveiled a spirited “Club Zero,” the first new song in decades. (GAP)

Saturdays, April 12 and 19

Green Day – This California trio helped spearhead the Nineties punk revival via massively successful album Dookie and hit singles “Basket Case,” “Longview,” “Welcome to Paradise” and “When I Come Around. The musicians subsequently appeared at most major music festivals around the world but somehow hadn’t played Coachella until now. Last year saw the incisive, compelling new studio album Saviors, sporting timely rocker “The American Dream is Killing Me.” Then the excellent, highly recommended American Idiot 20^th Anniversary box set, featuring unreleased demos and live tracks, rare B-sides, a documentary and more arrived. (GAP)

Weezer (Weekend 1 Only) — Rivers Cuomo and company were just added to the 2025 Coachella lineup late last weekend; the Los Angeles-spawned band is slated to appear at 3:10 p.m. on the Mojave Stage on Saturday for Weekend One. Weezer last appeared at the festival in 2019 and delivered memorable sets featuring original material and artful remakes at each of the band's weekend sets. (RK)

Ed Sheeran (Weekend 2 Only) – For the first time since surprise performers started being added to the Weekend 1 lineup (Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire), Weekend 2 attendees finally get to enjoy one too. The British pop superstar – who headlined Dodger Stadium in 2024 and is best known for such Billboard top 5 singles as “Shape of You,” “Perfect,” “Thinking Out Loud,” “Bad Habits” and “I Don’t Care” will appear in the Mojave tent. Expect to hear the festive, Middle Eastern-tinged new single “Azizam” in the singer/guitarist’s set. (GAP)

Japanese Breakfast — The moniker for singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast was clearly a wonderful discovery for many music fans at Coachella ‘22. With the release of Zauner's bewitching fourth album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) last month, Japanese Breakfast will likely attract even more attention this time around. There is a dreamy quality across the new material and the singular setting afforded by the Empire Polo Field should bring even more magic to gems such as "Here is Someone," "Orlando in Love" and "Magic Mountain." (RK) 

Jimmy Eat World – Hailing from Arizona, Jimmy Eat World formed in 1993 and came to national prominence eight years later with the stellar, platinum-selling fourth album Bleed American. The Mesa band’s emotionally driven brand of alt-rock led to modern rock radio staples like “The Middle” (a Top 5 pop crossover among Spotify’s Billions Club), “Sweetness,” “Pain” and “Work.” Jimmy Eat World – which previously played Coachella ‘11 – recently put out the Phoenix Sessions, derived from three engaging 2021 entire album livestream performances, on limited edition vinyl. (GAP)  

Sundays, April 13 and 20

Kraftwerk - The term “pioneer” often gets bandied around, but Kraftwerk truly fits the bill. If Ralf Hutter and Florian Schneider hadn’t started the German electronic music band in 1970, the Eighties new wave, alternative and EDM landscapes might’ve sounded far different. Everyone from David Bowie, Depeche Mode and Duran Duran to Bjork, The Prodigy and Daft Punk have cited the Dusseldorf musicians as an influence. The group's current tour celebrates 50 years of landmark album Autobahn. Kraftwerk's current lineup includes Hutter, Henning Schmitz, Falk Grieffenhagen and Georg Bongartz. (GAP)

A version of this article originally appeared in Desert Star Weekly.

Lady Gaga photo by Frank Lebon. Green Day photo by Emmie America. Jimmy Eat World photo by Jimi Giannatti.

For more information: coachella.com 

Coachella '25 News: Green Day to release expanded edition of 'Saviors' album in May

Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool – will reissue their GRAMMY®Award nominated 14th studio album, Saviors, with the (édition de luxe) out May 23 via Reprise Records.

Pre-order/Pre-save HERE. To herald its arrival, the band just unveiled a previously unreleased track entitled “Smash It Like Belushi.” Listen HERE.

Green Day have expanded Saviors with 7 new tracks in total, including acoustic versions of “Suzie Chapstick” and “Father to a Son.” Full track listing is below.

Released in January 2024, Saviors found Green Day teaming up again with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Rob Cavallo, who famously helmed Dookie and American Idiot. The record bowed at #4 on the Billboard 200, marking the band’s 9th career entry in the Top 5 of the respective chart. Saviors notably garnered three 2025 GRAMMY®Award nominations, including “Best Rock Album” and “Best Rock Performance” for “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Best Rock Song” for “Dilemma.”

Saviors cemented Green Day as the #1 most-played artist at both US Alternative and US Rock radio in 2024. Saviors also delivered three #1 Alternative hits—their biggest showing since American Idiot—and two #1 Rock hits. “Dilemma” became a juggernaut, ranking as the #3 most-played song at Alternative radio in 2024 and only falling off the charts due to recurrent rules. Meanwhile, their latest single “One Eyed Bastard” is quickly climbing the charts. 

Last year, Green Day played stadiums worldwide on their sold-out Saviors Tour. They continued into the new year, having just done venues across Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and Malaysia. For the first time ever, the band delivered back-to-back sets of Dookie and American Idiot from top-to-bottom in celebration of the former’s 30th birthday and the latter’s 20th birthday, as well as performed new cuts from Saviors. The Saviors Tour marked Green Day’s biggest tour of their 30+ year career.

Next up, Green Day is set to co-headline Coachella this Saturday, April 12 and next Saturday, April 19. They’re also confirmed headliner slots at Welcome To Rockville, BottleRock Napa Valley, Oceans Calling Festival, as well as UK’s Download Festival, Sao Paolo’s The Town, Ejekt Festival in Athens, Greece, and more. Full tour routing HERE.

Saviors (édition de luxe) track list:

1. The American Dream Is Killing Me

2. Look Ma, No Brains!
3. Bobby Sox
4. One Eyed Bastard
5. Dilemma
6. 1981
7. Goodnight Adeline
8. Coma City
9. Corvette Summer
10. Suzie Chapstick
11. Strange Days Are Here to Stay
12. Living in the ’20s
13. Father to a Son
14. Saviors
15. Fancy Sauce
16. Smash It Like Belushi
17. Stay Young
18. Fuck Off
19. Ballyhoo
20. Suzie Chapstick (Acoustic)
21. Father to a Son (Acoustic)
22. Underdog*

Blink-182 set late summer/fall tour dates

Following a 2024 tour that saw them headline stadiums, blink-182 is set to return in 2025 with a fresh run of dates across the U.S.

Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker’s Missionary Impossible Tour follows the release of their latest album One More Time …, the first album in over a decade with the original trio back in the studio. It features the #1 rock radio singles “Edging” and “One More Time.”

Full tour routing and ticketing information is available below. Special guests Alkaline Trio will join on all dates.

The band last took the stage earlier this year for a sold-out benefit concert at the Hollywood Palladium in support of LA fire relief efforts – watch HERE. All net proceeds went to the Pasadena Humane Society, California Fire Department, LAFD Foundation, and ARC Firefighter Fund. 

Tickets for the tour go on sale starting Friday, April 11 at 10am local time on blink182.com.

Citi is the official card of the Missionary Impossible Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 8 at 12pm ET until Thursday, April 10 at 1pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show hospitality lounge, specially designed merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

TOUR DATES:

Aug 28 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

Aug 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Sep 1 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium*
Sep 3 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*
Sep 4 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach*
Sep 6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts*
Sep 7 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC*
Sep 9 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*
Sep 11 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater*
Sep 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Four Chord Music Festival^
Sep 14 – Ashbury Park, NJ – Sea Hear Now^
Sep 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*
Sep 17 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center*
Sep 21 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees^
Sep 22 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater*
Sep 24 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
Sep 26 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater*
Sep 27 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*
Oct 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival^
Oct 4 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena*

*With Support from Alkaline Trio
^Festival Performance

Photo by Rory Kramer, courtesy Live Nation

Arcade Fire reveal new album 'Pink Elephant' details

Pink Elephant, the seventh studio album by Arcade Fire, (Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury and Richard Reed Parry), will be released on May 9 via Columbia Records. Pink Elephant‘s arrival is preceded by first single “Year of the Snake,” available now across all digital platforms and as a video which can be seen HERE.

Composed of 10 new tracks, Pink Elephant is produced by Win Butler, Régine Chassagne and Daniel Lanois and was recorded at Win and Régine’s own Good News Recording Studio in New Orleans.

The term “pink elephant” refers to that paradoxical effect where the effort to suppress a thought leads to it being impossible to avoid.

“Year of the Snake” not only includes Régine’s vocals, but features her Arcade Fire debut on bass, and Win Butler’s debut on drums. The song’s title refers to 2025 being the Lunar Year of the Snake, which represents a time for renewal, positive transformation and new beginnings.

The visuals for “Year of the Snake” represent the creative outcome of a special project with the band’s longtime collaborator David Wilson, alongside video artist Mark Prendergast. The video follows Win and Régine as they take the viewer on a voyage in their festively appointed 1994 Ford Aerostar. From New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, to Houston’s rodeos, the viewer is pulled into a mystical quest, from carnivals to dormant railroad tracks and myriad points between. All roads eventually lead to Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch outside of Austin, where they debut “Year of the Snake” under the full blood moon.

This week also marks the debut of the Circle of Trust app – a resource for Arcade Fire news, music, videos, early access to tickets, exclusive merch, and the premiere episode of Santa Pirata Radio, where the band speak directly to fans and offer personal insights and behind the scenes info on all things Arcade Fire. The Circle of Trust app features the exclusive release of the track “Cars and Telephones” and its accompanying video. This previously unreleased rarity is Win’s first composition that he ever played for Régine.

The Circle of Trust app can be downloaded HERE

In the coming days Arcade Fire will announce special gigs in select cities where the band will perform Pink Elephant in its entirety prior to its release. Fans should stay tuned to the band’s socials for more information on these intimate performances.

Pink Elephant is the first full-length collection of new Arcade Fire music since 2022’s WE, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top U.S. Albums Sales, #1 in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, plus Top 5 positions in Canada, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland. Also topping the U.S. Rock, Alternative and Vinyl Billboard charts, WE was nominated for a Best Alternative Grammy.

Track listing:

Open Your Heart or Die Trying

Pink Elephant
Year of the Snake
Circle of Trust
Alien Nation
Beyond Salvation
Ride or Die
I Love Her Shadow
She Cries Diamond Rain
Stuck In My Head

Pink Elephant will be available in multiple formats.

Pre-Order HERE

Coachella '25 News: 'Lady Gaga is Life' illustrated fan book out now

Arriving right on time for Coachella Valley Music and Festival attendees to prepare for her headlining appearances for Day 1 of Weekends 1&2 is the new stylish book "Lady Gaga is Life: A Superfan's Guide to All Things We Love about Lady Gaga."

This latest addition to the Modern Icons series by Kathleen Perricone is out now via Epic Ink/Quarto Group. 

The small-sized hardcover, 168-page biography ($19.99) is a fun primer, a breezy read and primarily geared toward Gaga's under-21 fans. 

It is chock full of several impressive Natalia Sanabria illustrations of the musician, reflecting how fashion has been just as important to Gaga's career as the music. 

Divided into four parts: Born This Way (about Gaga's rise to fame), Face the Music (a discography), Gagapedia (A-Z factoids) and Mother Monster (various career signposts such as movie and TV roles), "Lady Gaga is Life" uses various interview quotes to ably cover almost everything the Gaga novice would want to know before dancing up a storm in the desert.

Coachella '25 News: Goldenvoice Surf Club to feature sets by Sammy Virji, Sara Landry, Polo & Pan, Eli Brown, more

Following a successful 2024 debut, Goldenvoice Surf Club, the premier daytime event series, once again takes over the Palm Springs Surf Club across both of Coachella Festival's April weekends, April 12-13 and April 19-20.

The Surf Club, one of the desert’s most cutting-edge destinations nestled in the San Jacinto Mountain range, presents a stacked lineup of global talent, redefining the festival weekend experience and catering to both those ready to dance and those looking to recharge.

Weekend One kicks off on Saturday with a high-energy mix of global artists including UK garage phenom Sammy Virji, house hitmaker Chris Lorenzo, iconic NYC duo Fcukers (DJ Set), and underground rising star ATRIP. Saturday is led by techno star Sara Landry, punk rap renegade singer and rapper Rico Nasty, club icon VTSS, and multidisciplinary DJ and producer Kitty Ca$h.

Weekend Two’s Saturday highlights include with an eclectic mix of hypnotic grooves soundtracked by Parisian electro duo Polo & Pan (DJ Set), prolific German producer and composer Ben Böhmer, soulful UK electronica duo Maribou State (DJ Set), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Josh Conway (The Marías). Weekend Two is rounded out on Sunday by meteoric Bristol-born techno export Eli Brown, underground maverick Max Styler, and melodic techno standout Massano.

The Palm Springs Surf Club offers a one-of-a-kind desert haven for this groundbreaking event. A vast grass amphitheater stage seamlessly extends into the venue’s cutting-edge wave pool area; guests can drift along the lazy river, plunge down waterslides, or unwind in luxury cabanas all while soaking in panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains before making their way to the dancefloor. Wellness experiences and top-tier food and beverage offerings are woven throughout, including the event’s official sustainable water partner, Drip.

Single day GA tickets start at $49. Weekend passes are available starting at $85. All events are 21+. For those in pursuit of heightened thrills, access to the water slides is available with the purchase of an additional pass. Tickets and more information available at www.gvsurfclub.com.

Goldenvoice Surf Club 2025

Weekend One
4/12: Sammy Virji, Chris Lorenzo, Fcukers (DJ Set), ATRIP
4/13: Sara Landry, Rico Nasty, VTSS, Kitty Ca$h

Weekend Two
4/19: Polo & Pan (DJ Set), Ben Böhmer, Maribou State (DJ Set), Josh Conway (The Marías)
4/20: Eli Brown, Max Styler, Massano

About The Palm Springs Surf Club

Discover a destination like no other at The Palm Springs Surf Club featuring a state-of-the-art wave technology catering to surfers of all levels. Enjoy resort-style amenities, captivating waterpark attractions, and savor meticulously crafted dining options. From the expansive amphitheater to charming restaurants, and a unique island surrounded by a lazy river, the venue boasts panoramic views of surf and mountain vistas. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or a first timer, the Palm Springs Surf Club promises an unparalleled experience that's accessible to anyone and everyone, making it a destination that redefines the boundaries of inland surfing.

www.Goldenvoice.com

Coachella '25 News: DoLab lineups set

Courtesy DoLab by Jamal Eid

Immersive experience curators Do LaB marks two decades at the forefront of Coachella’s creative and cultural evolution, transforming from a niche, experimental stage into a cornerstone of the festival’s ecosystem and a driving force in interactive music experiences.

As a catalyst to some of Coachella’s most unforgettable moments, the stage's environment provides both an intimate playground for both the world’s most in-demand artists and next gen stars. Recently adopted Do LaB devotees will recall Billie Eilish's surprise set last year, while the OGs can tell you about seeing DJ sets from RÜFÜS DU SOL and ODESZA before they ascended to stadium-headlining status.

These historic moments are all fueled by the brand’s signature renegade spirit and ‘anything goes’ ethos, making it the perfect home for the global electronic music elite to pop up on the Polo Fields - from Skrillex to Bonobo, Richie Hawtin to Major Lazer - you never know who’s going to show up.

With its 2025 lineup, Do LaB promises one of its most ambitious to date, featuring appearances across both weekends by the prolific Anderson .Paak’s DJ PEE .WEE UK heavyweights RUDIM3NTAL B2B Skepsis, visionary Young Art Records label head TOKiMONSTA, atmospheric soundscaper Tycho (DJ Set), future bass pioneers Snakehips B2B What So Not, and Detroit flag bearer MK B2B Special Guest.

Do LaB will also continue to reinforce its status as a home for experimentation, welcoming rare DJ sets from the likes of drag superstar Trixie Mattel, renowned bassist and singer-songwriter Blu DeTiger, high energy dance pop duo Confidence Man, rock-influenced alt electronic duo The Hellp, and a can’t be missed back to back from Jyoty B2B Zack Fox.

Some of dance music’s most buzzed about names will take center stage, including the meteroric three piece Levity, melodic house maestro Le Youth, four to the floor hitmaker Max Styler, UK garage and house riser Riordan, bass driven groove specialist Oppidan, and deep house duo Ship Wrek.

Elsewhere, the Do LaB will continue to house more underground-leaning and experimental sounds by leftfield D&B innovators Ivy Lab (DNB Set) B2B Kasra, forward thinking club selector BAMBII, UK garage trailblazer Conducta and new wave UK garage artist MPH, and rising talent Villager.

Additional acts include multidisciplinary DJ and producer Kitty Ca$h, global club favorite Nooriyah, London export nimino (DJ Set), viral Turkish DJ and producer Mahmut Orhan, melodic house pairing Layla Benitez B2B Henri Bergmann, and several more.

One of the Do LaB’s most anticipated yearly affairs is its array of surprise special guests, announced day by day during each Coachella weekend. Surprise acts in 2024 featured Billie Eilish & Friends, DJ Snake’s Hip Hop Set, DJ Pee .Wee, Kaskade, SOFI TUKKER, Bonobo, Barry Can’t Swim, and more, with preceding years seeing the likes of Skrillex, Major Lazer, ZHU, Richie Hawtin, Bob Moses, and SG Lewis among others.

Do LaB at Coachella 2025 Lineup

Weekend 1:

Annicka
AQUTIE
ATRIP
BAMBII
Blu DeTiger (DJ Set)
Confidence Man (DJ Set)
DJ Pee. Wee (AKA Anderson .Paak)
Jyoty B2B Zack Fox
Kaleena Zanders
Kaz James
Ladies of Leisure
Layla Benitez B2B Henri Bergmann
Levity
Marsh
Miluhska
MK B2B Special Guest
Nooriyah
Notion
RM47
RUDIM3NTAL B2B Skepsis
Ship Wrek
SOSA
Swimming Paul
Techno Tupac
Trixie Mattel (DJ Set)
Zulan

Weekend 2:

Athena
Bigger Than Us
Carola
ChaseWest
Conducta
Hybrid Minds
Ivy Lab (DNB Set) B2B Kasra
J.Phlip
Kitty Ca$h
Le Youth
Linska
Mahmut Orhan
Max Styler
MPH
Nimino (DJ Set)
Oppidan
Paperwater
Patricio
Pretty Girl (DJ Set)
Riordan
Rohaan
SHIMA
Snakehips B2B What So Not
The Hellp (DJ Set)
TOKiMONSTA
Tycho (DJ Set)
Villager