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Geese Rock Two ‘Getting Killed’ Bangers On SNL

Geese Rock Two ‘Getting Killed’ Bangers On SNL

Geese gave the most polarizing performances on SNL (1/24) in recent history, probably since the time Sinéad O'Connor ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II after singing an a cappella version of Bob Marley’s “War.”

But the art-rocking New York quartet were not protesting anything. No photographs were harmed.

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Avenged Sevenfold Kicks off Latin America Tour with a Live Debut

Avenged Sevenfold Kicks off Latin America Tour with a Live Debut

Avenged Sevenfold launched the Life Is but a Dream... Latin America Tour 2026 on Tuesday (1/14) in San Juan, opening the rescheduled run at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.

The show marked the veteran metal band’s return to the region after a forced delay due to a vocal injury. Once back, they reset the tour with an emphasis on newer material rather than nostalgia.

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Unlocked: Midnight Til Morning

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Midnight Til Morning emerged in 2024 with a ready-made backstory, forming during Netflix’s Building the Band and moving quickly to prove they were more than a reality-show footnote.

The poppy group, Shane Appell, Zach Newbould, Conor Smith and Mason Watts, did not win the series, but the exposure was enough to land a deal with Chugg Music, the Australian indie label that has helped break Lime Cordiale, Sheppard, and Teenage Dads.

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Bruce Springsteen Jumps on Stage at Jersey Benefit, Doesn’t Leave

Bruce Springsteen Jumps on Stage at Jersey Benefit, Doesn’t Leave

For the last 25 years, The Light of Day Foundation have been organizing concerts in and around Asbury Park, NJ, the unofficial home town of Bruce Springsteen.

The name of the non-profit devoted to fighting Parkinson’s disease and related neuro-degenerative diseases takes its name from the Boss' 1983 song "(Just Around the Corner to the) Light of Day," which was originally recorded by Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox for the movie, Light of Day (1987).

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The Human League, Soft Cell, Alison Moyet To Tour North America

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Too humble to call the tour A League Of Their Own, The Human League will be embarking on their first extended American tour in 15 years, joined by Soft Cell and Alison Moyet for The Generations Tour.

The memorable stars of the British electronic pop that became a signature sound that dominated MTV and Top 40 radio in the 1980s will kick off the tour in June in San Diego and then hop up the freeway to the legendary Hollywood Bowl before jetting off to 19 other cities.

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Unlocked: Huddy

Unlocked: Huddy

Musician, actor, fashion innovator and TikTok star, formerly known as LilHuddy, cofounder of the Hype House, Chase Hudson has been putting out music for the last five years, starting with his debut single, 2021's "21st Century Vampire."

Since then he has released more than a dozen other singles, including 2022's "All the Things I Hate About You" which went to #17 on Billboard's Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart.

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Ed Sheeran Kicks Off Loop Tour in New Zealand

Ed Sheeran Kicks Off Loop Tour in New Zealand

Ed Sheeran opened his Loop Tour on Friday (1/16) with a marathon solo performance at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, a venue that holds roughly 50,000 people in concert configuration.

The outdoor stadium is the longtime home of the New Zealand Warriors, who play there during the National Rugby League season, and it regularly hosts international rugby league tests as well as concerts such as this one by the Grammy-winner.

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Marquee Memories: LØLØ

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LØLØ might jokingly call herself a Walmart Taylor Swift, but the musician whose mom wouldn't let her go to concerts at a young age (so as to protect her hearing) seems to be right on target.

Straight outta Toronto, LØLØ, 28, should not be confused with the US singer named Lolo (aka Lauren Pritchard) who is a decade older.

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