Staff Writer

Severe storms at Primavera Sound Barcelona forced the cancellation of headlining sets by Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Bad Gyal, Alex G, and Mac DeMarco on opening night, drawing criticism over communication and raising safety concerns ahead of the festival’s remaining dates.

Iceage returns with its first album in five years, while Lily Allen, Zara Larsson, and Kacey Musgraves drop new music ahead of their upcoming Southern California shows this fall.

R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for the Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75 after suffering a stroke, prompting tributes from collaborators including Céline Dion and Regina Belle.

6LACK, Weezer, KATSEYE, Iron Maiden, Calle 24, Hunter Hayes and more are rolling out new tours and music, with a heavy slate of Southern California dates from clubs to stadiums.

James Blake returns to Los Angeles with a Greek Theatre show in June 2026, while his new collaboration with Lola Young on “From Down Here” draws live festival buzz and hints at more joint performances ahead.

Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight albums, calling the split amicable and hinting at an independent future as he preps stadium shows in Los Angeles and San Diego.

From Nekrogoblikon’s goblin theatrics at Sonic Temple to Halestorm and Motionless In White’s mainstage power, plus new music from Behemoth and tours from Killswitch Engage, the metal world is buzzing—and many of these acts are already booked to hit SoCal stages this year.

Kiefer Sutherland has canceled the U.S. leg of his tour, citing “very low ticket sales” and a desire to avoid playing half-empty venues.

Drake name-drops BTS on his new album ‘Iceman’ as the group preps a SoFi Stadium run and a historic World Cup halftime show.