Music News: Oteil Burbridge and LaMP to Perform Together for the First Time on the Wish Benefit Tour 2026, a Four-City Concert Series to benefit Make-A-Wish

Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, New Hampshire, welcomed Oteil Burbridge's band, Oteil & Friends, on August 8, 2026. A founding member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which featured his brother Kofi Burbridge on keyboards and flute, Oteil is also a founding member of Dead & Company and a former member of the Allman Brothers Band. He is a well-known and exceptional bass player and singer.

What inspired the creation of this single? “See Me Now” came from looking back at a relationship where I was made to feel like parts of who I am, were flaws — like I was difficult, too much, or just hard to love, and realizing how different my life looks now. I found someone who loves me for so many of the exact things I was once told made me unlovable. The song grew out of that feeling of wanting to say, “You should see me now. Everything you made me believe about myself

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? I spent some time in a mental health facility, and coming out of that I really wanted to tap into my more metal-focused side artistically, especially after my last two EP’s being very pop, so I went through some old demos and kind of just picked these out, did some work and gradually found the orchestral metalcore style as I went on.

What story or message does the song convey? This track is about feeling the need to be perfect to fit society and others around you's standards and losing yourself completely in it. The feeling of emptiness and being dead inside while still having to portray a happy face on the outside.

What first got you into music? I would always be hearing music in Mum's house and Dad's house as they both loved a wide variety of music and I would always be near the CD player or the Vinyl player just listening when it was on (when not being a chaotic toddler or a crazy kid). Those are my first memories of listening to music as a fan (lots of Robbie Williams but lots of other things too like Bruce Springsteen, Queen, country music, rock music, 80's music, and lots of oth

What first got you into music? Guitar Hero 1. My dad plays guitar. My grandpa played multiple instruments and sang a lot. For some reason, music and playing guitar never clicked with me until I played guitar hero 1.

We were definitely not in bad company at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN on August 8th, 2026 when Five Finger Death Punch brought their high energy, heavy alternative metal production to the stage in celebration of their 20-year anniversary. Support bands Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire really got the place hyped up. Previous reviews have made claims that the show is inconsistent or had sound issues, however this was not the case last Saturday at Ruoff.

There are moments that feel unforgettable. Those three hours of live music featuring JJ Grey & Mofro and The Wood Brothers at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on July 30, 2026, left a lasting impression on me. I consider those moments truly memorable.

I was thrilled to cover this concert, knowing it would be one of the season's highlights. Words can hardly capture how incredible this sold-out show was. The Summer Stage at Tree House Brewing was the perfect venue for the Revivalists: intimate yet lively, with great lighting and sound, as well as fantastic food and drinks.

Sarah McLachlan is a '90s legend whose career has spanned decades. As a musician, she is known for her emotionally exposed, self-examined, and pensive songwriting, met by piano-led ballads and vocals that quietly command. Sarah's legacy far extends beyond her musical accomplishments, including fifteen Grammy nominations, three wins, global hits, and more than forty million records sold worldwide. She is equally celebrated for her stewardship, having co-founded the groundbreak

It was high school and I was in fashion class when one of the popular girls brought in a copy of Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism CD. The black crow, the red string, the mustard backdrop. How I got my hands on that album from there—was it Napster, LimeWire, or BearShare?—I don't remember, but I do remember playing Title and Registration on repeat while crying in my bedroom because my boyfriend made out with another popular girl at some party.

Genre-bending band NOISEVEIN dropped “WATER” today, August 7th, the latest single from their upcoming debut album, PLANEWALKER. The track is an evolving narrative around the protagonist, often referred to as The Planewalker (inspired by the game Dungeons & Dragons), who is struggling with alcohol addiction. Through sonically intensifying instrumentation, NOISEVEIN captures the emotional journey of falling into addiction.

The day before was a long day for me in Pompeii - still one of the greatest adventures and events I've ever attended. I was staying in Naples - not far from Pompeii. After the Pompeii show I got back to the hotel around 12:30 pm, and then I had to get up at 5 am to catch a six-and-a-half-hour train up to Verona and then an hour car drive to my room in Este. A really cool place to stay - it was converted from an old factory building constructed in the 1600s into a smaller b

What inspired the creation of this single? Night Prowler is about police brutality and small-town violence. I was spending a lot of time commuting to and from college when I wrote it. During the autumn, when the sun would set before I drove home, I remember passing all these police cars lurking among the trees. I couldn't shake the feeling that they were like vampires or predators waiting for a moment to pounce.

What first got you into music? People often expect a simple answer to this question. Usually, it's something about hearing a record, picking up a guitar for the first time, or dreaming of standing on a stage. Those are beautiful stories, but they are not ours. Music didn't enter our lives as an ambition. It entered as a language. Like many musicians, each of us has travelled a different artistic path over the years.

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? 30 years of life. I started writing songs back in the late 90s, but had to put those dreams away because of career, family, etc. In the past several years I've picked it back up and I'm finally recording and releasing my first album fulfilling a lifelong dream.

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? This collection of songs, written over the past couple of years, represents a bit of every genre we draw from. We chose the various tracks to reflect this diversity. Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? The songwriting as a whole has been shaped throughout our lives drawing from personal stories and events, “the trad tune” was inspired by a time in my life where I found myself

ANTHRAX will celebrate the release of their long-awaited 12th full-length studio album CURSUM PERFICIO (Megaforce Records) with a late night in-store signing in Louisville, KY. Immediately following their September 17 performance at the city’s annual Louder than Life festival, ANTHRAX will meet fans at Louisville’s Guestroom Records (1330A Bardstown Rd). Beginning at 12:01 AM on September 18, the multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated New York hard rock titans—Scott Ian (guitar), Char

The streets of Tampa's Ybor City are alive as the sun sets on this last Friday of the month. Tonight, the exciting John Wood Band rolls into the Zodiac Club to support the immensely talented band Twin Fin on their Kings of the Coast Tour. This six-piece ensemble brings fresh energy, cool vibes, and a unique sound to their performances. Tonight marks the second of three Florida stops, continuing to build their fan base and win over new audiences with every stage they step on.

Dickies Named Official Durable Apparel Partner of the 2026 Rockstar Energy Open Iconic Workwear Brand to Bring Custom Fan Experiences, Limited Edition Merchandise and Signature Skateboard Best Trick Cash Jam Competitions To Downtown Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (August 5, 2026) – Dickies is joining the 2026 Rockstar Energy Open as the festival's exclusive durable apparel partner, bringing its signature workwear and longstanding connection to skateboarding to one of the sport's pre

Coinciding with the celebration of next year’s 20th anniversary as a band, The Maine – John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Jared Monaco, Garrett Nickelsen, and Pat Kirch – are thrilled to officially announce the dates and lineup for the 2027 edition of their beloved 8123 Fest! Taking place at Mesa, Arizona’s Mesa Amphitheater, from January 15-16, 2027, next year’s 8123 Fest promises to be the most epic one yet.

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? There were quite a few conversations with friends ranging in different topics, but childhood trauma is one we kept coming back to. I realized when I went to go write for the album, I wanted a different song to relate to things we might've experienced growing up.

As a longtime rock-and-roll fan and live music photographer, I have photographed Dawes many times. However, this was my first time photographing lead singer Taylor Goldsmith and his brother, drummer Griffin Goldsmith, performing together as a duo. That opportunity came on July 30, 2026, at the Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts, a beautiful venue with incredible acoustics.