Arctic Monkeys are in “early stages” of making new album, says Matt Helders

Matt Helders has revealed that Arctic Monkeys are in the “early stages of trying to write a [new] record”. Speaking on Instagram Live this evening (January 13), the drummer explained that the Sheffield band had been “faced with various obstacles” while working on the follow-up to ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’. “Being separated by the …

Dave Grohl hails the passing of $900 billion Save Our Stages Act in the US

Dave Grohl has hailed the long-awaited $900 billion (£666 billion) Save Our Stages Act that passed into the law in the US at the weekend. The money will go towards preventing the permanent closure of independent music venues, which have been forced to shut amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bill includes $15 billion (£11.1 billion) …

Save Our Stages Act Officially Passed Alongside COVID-19 Relief Bill

While the reality that Americans receiving only $600 in extra stimulus as part of the new COVID-19 relief bill passed by congress this week is disheartening, and honestly insulting, there is a silver lining in that the Save Our Stages relief bill has officially passed, as well. On Monday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi …

US Congress Set to Pass $15 Billion Save Our Stages Act for Independent Music Venues

As of Sunday, Congress has thankfully reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill that will provide urgent aid to those most affected by the pandemic. The hard-hit music industry has been included in the measure via a designated $15 billion package called the Save Our Stages Act. The bill is expected to officially …

Tomorrowland Previews NYE Live Stream Stages In Official New Trailer

Tomorrowland’s live stream earlier this year, though it was their only one so far, has set the standard for digitally created stages in the EDM live stream world. Digital Mirage is fantastic with its artists coming up with unique and interesting set pieces, and Lost Lands definitely stepped up with their ever-changing motifs, but nothing …

Tomorrowland previews stages, releases ticket packages ahead of it’s first-ever virtual NYE festival

by: Austria Masim Nov 18, 2020 Tomorrowland recently announced a star-studded digital lineup for the event’s New Year’s 2020 iteration, and has now released ticket packages ahead of the virtual festival. More than 25 of the world’s most in-demand acts will take to the four digital stages on New Year’s Eve including Armin van Buuren, Martin …

Watch Demi Lovato and Marshmello Perform Live from the Troubadour for Save Our Stages Fest

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an especially trying time for the world’s most historic venues, which are facing extinction due to live music coming to a standstill. Enter Save Our Stages music festival, a new project constructed by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) in partnership with YouTube with a mission to combat these closures. The organization brought together some …

Save Our Stages launches SOSFEST featuring Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, Miley Cyrus, and more

by: Farrell Sweeney Oct 12, 2020 As the pandemic continues and the return of live events remains distant, a Save Our Stages initiative has kicked off in an effort to save independent music venues. The initiative was originally formed by YouTube Music and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and now Save Our Stages has …

Marshmello, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer to Play “Save Our Stages” Livestream Festival

Live music and the world’s most historic venues continue to fall under economic pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As stimulus talks have stalled in the United States, a significant amount of venues, including most recently Washington’s U Street Music Hall, have announced permanent closure.  Thus, a rescue mission is underway with the Save Our Stages …

Marshmello, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer & More Join Save Our Stages Live Stream Lineup

The Save Our Stages initiative is as self-explanatory as it comes, vying to save independent music venues from ruin as shows around the world are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the Save Our Stages Act has been added to the new coronavirus relief bill, which President Trump himself has said he will not …