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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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The Cure Are Dusting Off Some Beautiful Deep Cuts
Among the recent rarities were a pair of 30 year old bangers from Wild Mood Swings including “Mint Car”
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Olivia Rodrigo Live Debuts Duet with Robert Smith
In a surprise set at Primavera, Olivia Rodrigo brought out The Cure’s frontman to perform their song, “what’s wrong with me.”
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Take That Live Debut “Superstar” in 2026 Circus Tour Kickoff
Now a trio, Take That is taking the Circus back on the road to the delight of their fans
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Setlist History: U2 at Red Rocks, 1983
Bono wore sleeveless merch, The Edge had hair, and when that white flag was brought out in the rainy Colorado night, U2 became stars
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Pretty Reckless Live Debut Four New Tunes in London Club
Supporting ‘Dear God’ Taylor Momsen and her band rocked a 500 capacity club they hadn’t played in 16 years
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Metallica Breaks German Attendance Record in Berlin with 94k Fans
The quartet also covered Rammstein and dusted off a Black Album deep cut
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Ye Breaks Attendance Record at 118k Ticketed Fans
The rapper has dethroned Zach Bryan’s 113k record that he set last year.
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Bill Murray, Beck, Karen O, to Celebrate Wes Anderson in July
Actors, musicians, and the LA Philharmonic will spend a long weekend celebrating the music of director Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl
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Marquee Memories: Kevin Lyman, Founder of Vans Warped Tour
The Vans Warped Tour founder on its origins, its recent comeback, and why his wife thinks mohawks are a sign of safety
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Jay-Z Calls Out Drake, Nicki & Ye in Freestyle at Roots Picnic
The rapper was joined by guests including Beanie Sigel and Meek Mill during the 32-song set backed by The Roots
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A$AP Rocky Live Debuts a Slew of New Cuts in Tour Kickoff
Rihanna grooved in the crowd as Rocky delivered 38 songs in 2 hours at the United Center in Chicago
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Unlocked: Jakob Nowell of Sublime
The singer of Sublime on his cat, his alarm hack, and his love of Kate Bush