Staff Writer

Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose career spanned over six decades and included philanthropic efforts like the Imagination Library, has died at age 80.

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale unveils a signature Epiphone Explorer guitar in holographic sparkle finish ahead of the band’s tour with BABYMETAL, including two Southern California dates in Rancho Mirage.

Netflix acquires Wu-Tang Clan documentary ‘The Disciple’ about the controversial ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ album, premiering October 16 alongside the group’s Yaamava Theater performance.

Beck releases new single “Disappearing Act” from his first album in seven years, ‘Ride Lonesome,’ with a hometown show at LA’s Greek Theatre this September.

The Hollywood Bowl welcomes Jimmy Eat World, Jon Batiste, and The Black Crowes for separate concerts this fall, highlighting the venue’s diverse musical offerings.

The Kia Forum in Inglewood hosts back-to-back shows from The Neighbourhood, Slayer, and The Smashing Pumpkins this fall, highlighting the venue’s central role in Southern California’s concert scene.

Mastodon releases a new single, Bruce Dickinson teases a heavy solo album recorded in LA, and Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody affirms the band’s staying power, all as major metal tours descend on Southern California this fall.

Shaboozey will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York and headline The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, marking a huge year for the genre-blending artist.

My Chemical Romance launched the North American leg of their anniversary tour in New York, playing ‘Bulletproof Heart’ for the first time since 2022, with multiple Southern California dates on the horizon.