During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for “Kodachrome” during his encore. “I don’t take requests, but I’ll do some of it for $20,” Simon replied. In a fan-captured video of the interaction, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee can be seen taking the cash from the fan, and happily performing about 90 seconds of the song, which he hadn't played live since 2019. “Kodachrome” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973, and was the lead single from Simon’s Grammy-nominated album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon. Despite a series of health challenges, including severe hearing loss and a recent back surgery that caused him to cancel a series of shows, the 83-year-old music legend continues his A Quiet Celebration Tour with a three-night stand in San Francisco through Tuesday (July 22), followed by three shows in Vancouver, before finishing the run with five dates in Seattle from July 31-August 6. (Consequence of Sound) 

Isle of Wight indie rockers Wet Leg have secured their second consecutive U.K. No. 1 album with Moisturizer, which overtakes Oasis by debuting atop the Official Albums Chart. In a playful Instagram reel, singer/guitarist Rhian Teasdale vowed to shave her armpits if they beat Oasis to the top spot. Once Wet Leg secured the No. 1 spot, she further poked fun of the Britpop legends by wearing an unofficial Oasis T-shirt featuring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels from the 1994 comedy, Dumb and Dumber, instead of the Gallagher brothers. Oasis is still controlling the top of the chart, with their 2010 compilation, Time Flies… 1994-2009, only slipping a spot to No. 2, while 1995’s (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? sits at No. 4, and 1994’s Definitely Maybe is at No. 5. Oasis’ current chart dominance is buoyed by their ongoing Live ‘25 reunion tour, which just wrapped up a celebrated five-night stand in the band’s hometown of Manchester, followed by a five-night stint at London’s historic Wembley Stadium set to kick off on Friday (July 25). (Billboard)

The popular EDM festival Tomorrowland in Antwerp, Belgium was at risk of cancellation after a massive fire destroyed their main stage on Wednesday (July 17), just one day before the festival was scheduled to begin. Despite the setback, the festival was able to continue thanks to Metallica, who airlifted their M72 World Tour stage from storage in Austria overnight and quickly assembled it at the festival grounds. This allowed headlining acts like Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, Deadmau5, and Eric Prydz to proceed with their performances as planned. The news of Metallica’s involvement was first made by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, who shared a photo of him and Lars Ulrich on Instagram on Friday, and captioned his post: “My set at Tomorrowland is still happening! 🙏 massive love and a big shoutout to the incredible @tomorrowland team for pulling off miracles — and to @Metallica for coming through with the new stage parts 🤘❤️ this will hands down be the most unique Tomorrowland ever.” Metallica responded to the post with a “🖤” in the comments. (Rolling Stone)

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have sparked possible reunion rumors with a couple of cryptic Instagram posts shared on Thursday (July 17). Nicks posted the handwritten words, "And if you go forward…," and Buckingham completed the line with, "I'll meet you there," a lyric from the 1973 Buckingham Nicks' song, "Frozen Love." The speculation intensified when Mick Fleetwood posted a video of himself listening to the same song, adding the caption, "Magic then, magic now." Despite their tumultuous history, Nicks and Buckingham's posts have fueled speculation about a potential reunion, either as a duo or with Fleetwood Mac, although Nicks previously stated “there’s no chance” of a Mac reunion after the death of Christine McVie in 2022. This interaction follows the 50th anniversary on July 11 of the release of their celebrated 1975 album, Fleetwood Mac, which marked the formation of the core group of the band, featuring Fleetwood, Nicks, Buckingham, McVie, and her then-husband John McVie. (Consequence of Sound)

Ozzy Osbourne's final live performance at the historic Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, will be captured in a 100-minute film set for release in early 2026. The concert film is produced by Mercury Studios, and will feature highlights from the 10-hour farewell event, which went on to set a record as the highest grossing benefit concert of all time. In addition to capturing the reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath as well as Ozzy’s solo set, the film will include additional performances from the star-studded lineup, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with guest performers. One of the day’s many standout performances was turned in by Yungblud, who has announced that he will release his live performance of "Changes" from the show as a standalone single. In addition to the concert film news, Osbourne has also announced the publication of his new memoir, Last Rites, which will be out on October 7 via Grand Central Publishing. (Rolling Stone)

A short time after a lawsuit was filed against him by ex-Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, and Eric Avery, frontman Perry Farrell has now sued his former bandmates, alleging assault, battery, bullying, harassment, and breach of contract. The lawsuits both stem from an onstage fight where Farrell punched Navarro during a concert in Boston in 2024, causing the band to cancel their remaining tour dates and eventually break up. “Without warning or consultation and using Perry as a scapegoat, Dave Navarro and the other band members took it upon themselves to abruptly cancel the remaining tour dates—violating contracts and disregarding all professional obligations,” reads a statement from Farrell’s lawyer. “Perry was blindsided by not being allowed to vote and be heard, leaving him unable to plead his case to continue the tour for their fans.” Both parties have now filed separate lawsuits, with Farrell seeking to hold his bandmates accountable for the cancellation, while Navarro, Avery, and Perkins are seeking $10 million in damages, citing assault, battery, emotional distress, negligence, and breach of contract. (Consequence of Sound)

Nine Inch Nails surprised fans on Thursday (July 17) by releasing their new song, "As Alive As You Need Me to Be." The industrial rock titans also revealed the release date and tracklist for their highly-anticipated Tron: Ares soundtrack, which will feature 24 NIN songs, and is set to drop on September 19 via Interscope Records. The film itself will hit theaters on October 10. The new track is co-produced by NIN’s current tour openers, Boys Noize, and it marks the band’s first new music in five years. The Tron soundtrack continues Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor's ongoing creative partnership with Atticus Ross, with the duo scoring 20 films together, winning two Oscars (Original Score for The Social Network in 2011, and Soul in 2021) and three Golden Globes (Original Score for The Social Network, Soul, and Challengers in 2025). Nine Inch Nails ongoing Peel It Back world tour is set to arrive in North America on August 6 and will run through September 19. (Billboard)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band recently completed their most successful world tour ever, grossing over $700 million and making it the most lucrative in the Boss’ long touring history. Spanning 129 shows across two continents from 2023 to 2025, the tour sold 4.9 million tickets, averaging 37,900 tickets and $5.7 million per show. The recent tour’s nearly $730 million gross more than doubles the $347 million earned by Springsteen’s previous top-grossing run of shows, the Wrecking Ball Tour in 2012 and 2013. The tour joins the ranks of the Top 10 highest-grossing tours of all time, joining Taylor Swift’s blockbuster The Eras Tour and lengthy runs by U2, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran in the short list of artists who have grossed over $700 million on a single tour. The money earned from Springsteen's recent tour also solidifies his standing in the $2 billion touring club for his career, alongside only five other artists. (Rolling Stone)

On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Bethel, New York. “You make music with your instincts. You live your life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts…” begins the statement. “The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So…You can blame it on the weather...The tour is cancelled. Don’t know where, don’t know when… We hope to see you all again. Wishing you all Peace, Love and Happiness, Please take care of each other.” The 81-year-old Steve Miller received a late-career boost when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, although he was voted in as a solo artist and not with the Steve Miller Band. (Variety)

During Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday night (July 16), Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on the kiss cam embracing the company's Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, prompting speculation that the two were having an affair. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked about the situation, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.” After the video went viral, Byron issued an official statement, calling it a “deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage.” He added, “I’m taking time to reflect, to take accountability, and to figure out the next steps, personally and professionally.” Byron went on to note “how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else’s life into a spectacle.” Coldplay’s record-setting Music of the Spheres World Tour continues on Saturday (July 19) in Madison, Wisconsin. (Consequence of Sound)

Following the cancellation of this year's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival due to heavy rains, event organizers initially cast doubts on whether the festival would return next year. Yet on Thursday (July 17), they officially announced that the festival will return to Manchester, Tennessee from June 11-14, 2026, with modifications to the grounds to prevent future cancellations. The plans include removing flood-prone campsite areas, which “will result in a reduced capacity on The Farm (more dancing space).” They also will start allowing entry to the campgrounds on Wednesday, to avoid the typical long lines of festivalgoers trying to access the site on Thursday. Additional improvements include “reseeding the property, continuing to increase access roads within the campgrounds, adding more drainage and reinforcing primary water runoff pathways.” After considering switching the festival dates to a drier season, Bonnaroo will retain its traditional June timeframe based on consultations with weather experts, with plans for the 2026 festival to “kick things off Thursday evening on the What Stage with an epic welcome party.” (Rolling Stone)

Kameron Marlowe's new single, "Seventeen," draws inspiration from both the spirit and melody of Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A.," and the country track ultimately gained the Boss's approval. “I can’t even believe that he heard a song I wrote,” co-writer Austin Goodloe says. “Then, just selfishly, for all of us to have our name next to his on a writing credit was extra special.” Marlowe and Goodloe join fellow co-writers Tucker Beathard and Joybeth Taylor, who now all have their names appearing alongside Springsteen. They worked on the track at Combustion Music with producer Dann Huff, with the song capturing the essence of adolescence and nostalgia, blending with classic rock elements. “Seventeen” was released to country radio by Columbia Nashville on June 16, with July 14 pegged as the official add date. It also marks Marlowe's first solo radio single in four years. “I wanted it to be completely different, and it kind of says that without saying it,” Marlowe notes. “It felt right to lead off with this one.” (Billboard)

On Wednesday (July 16), legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant announced that he is releasing a new album, Saving Grace, on September 26th via Nonesuch Records. The record will be supported by a 14-date U.S. tour featuring Plant’s band of the same name, which includes vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. The 10-track album has been in the works for over six years, and it features the lead single, a cover of Low’s “Everybody’s Song.” Saving Grace was produced by the 76-year-old Plant and the band, and it showcases reinterpretations of songs by Memphis Minnie, Bob Mosley (Moby Grape), Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, and Sarah Siskind. The tour marks Saving Grace's debut performances in the U.S., and kicks off on October 30 in Wheeling, West Virginia, with stops including Brooklyn, Chicago, and Seattle, before finishing on November 22 in Los Angeles. Ticket pre-sales start on Thursday (July 17), with general on-sale following on Friday (July 18). (Consequence of Sound)

Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer's health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (July 16). The 76-year-old Joel has recently been diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, and Lacy shared that he is “doing physical therapy, he’s healing, he’s working on getting better.” In May, Joel canceled his entire run of summer shows due to the condition affecting his vision, hearing, and balance, focusing instead on recovery and prioritizing his health. The documentary, which was co-directed by Jessica Levin, is set to premiere in two parts on HBO Max on July 18 and 25, with the film chronicling Joel's life and career, while delving into the stories behind his iconic songs amidst his personal challenges. (Billboard)

On Tuesday (July 15), the Cult announced dates and details of their upcoming 2025 North American tour, which will include the band performing a separate set as their early goth rock incarnation, Death Cult. The 12-date run features Patriarchy as support for all dates, with the tour set to begin on October 9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and concluding on October 30 in Los Angeles, while hitting major music markets including Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and San Francisco along the way. “A communal gathering of the tribes featuring sets from Death Cult and The Cult,” the band writes on Instagram. “If not now, then when?” Ticket pre-sales start on Thursday (July 17), followed by general on-sale on Friday (July 18). The Cult’s upcoming tour follows a previous performance as Death Cult in 2023, where frontman Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy revisited the band's early phases, spanning from Southern Death Cult to Death Cult, straight through to the Cult's initial albums, 1984’s Dreamtime and 1985’s Love. (Consequence of Sound)

A 17-year-old from Wales has been accused of planning a knife attack at Oasis' first reunion gig in Cardiff on July 5, allegedly inspired by a 2024 attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class that left three young girls dead. The teenage boy reportedly researched potential targets, including his school and a nearby dance studio, while also seeking to acquire a large knife online. He also expressed admiration online for the perpetrator of the previous attack, while saving an al-Qaeda training manual on his phone. The suspect was ultimately charged with possession of a document useful for terrorism rather than planning a terrorist attack, since he did not espouse an ideology that fit the legal definition of terrorism in the U.K. The teenager has admitted to the charges, and a sentencing date has yet to be set. (Rolling Stone)

Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins are suing lead singer Perry Farrell for $10 million after an onstage altercation in September 2024 disrupted their North American tour and derailed their plans for a new album. The group alleges that the tour cancellation and resulting suspension of all band activities caused significant financial losses. Navarro is also suing Farrell for assault and battery over the incident, when Farrell punched the guitarist during a concert in Boston. The complaint – filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court – accuses Farrell of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. Following the incident, the band released a joint statement: “Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour.” Farrell later apologized for his actions, while expressing regret toward his bandmates and fans. (Variety)

After Sam Fender had to withdraw from Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival due to a hemorrhaged vocal cord, Benson Boone was elevated to headliner on Tuesday (July 15), offering a cover of Fender's 2021 Top 3 UK hit, "Seventeen Going Under," for the audience. Boone admitted to the crowd that he was “terrified” to be filling in for Fender, before introducing his cover by saying, “I really hope that the people who came to see Sam today can get just five per cent out of this song. It’s a beautiful song.” Fender also pulled out of upcoming festival appearances at Rock Werchter, Down the Rabbit Hole, and NOS Alive, and shared his disappointment on Instagram: “I’m so sorry to everybody who is coming to those festivals with our show in mind. I hate letting people down and I hate not being able to sing for weeks as it is my only real passion in life. I hope that I’m able to make it up to you down the line.” (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (July 15), Shinedown unveiled their new song, "Killing Fields," the band’s third single released in 2025. The track arrives right before the Jacksonville, Florida alt-rockers launch the second leg of their Dance, Kid, Dance Tour, which is set to kick-off on Saturday night (July 19) at at TD Garden in Boston. Bush and Morgan Wade will serve as opening acts on the 25-date run of U.S. arena shows throughout the summer. Shinedown have yet to officially announce the follow-up to 2022’s Planet Zero, though the trio of recent singles hints that a new album might be on the way soon. The previous two tracks, “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance,” were released back in January, with the commercial success of the latter song making Shinedown the first band in the history of the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart to reach 20 career No. 1 hits. (Consequence of Sound)

On Tuesday (July 15), Jeff Tweedy announced the details of his fifth solo album, Twilight Override, which is set to be released on September 26th via dBpm Records. The 30-track triple-album will be accompanied by an extensive North American and European tour starting in October. To promote the release, Tweedy shared four new tracks from the project, “One Tiny Flower,” “Out In The Dark,” “Stray Cats in Spain,” and radio single “Enough.” Twilight Override was recorded and self-produced by the Wilco frontman at his Chicago studio, The Loft. and features special guests including James Elkington, Sima Cunningham, Macie Stewart, Liam Kazar, and Tweedy’s kids Spencer and Sammy. “Here are the songs and sounds and voices and guitars and words that are an effort to let go of some of the heaviness and up the wattage on my own light,” Tweedy says of the album. The 29-date North American tour begins on October 8th in Three Oaks, Michigan, with ticket pre-sales starting Thursday (July 17), and general on-sale beginning Friday (July 18). (Consequence of Sound)