Zak Starkey Rejoins The Who

After a brief shakeup, The Who drummer Zak Starkey is back with the band. Pete Townshend addressed the rumors, citing resolved communication issues. Starkey, a fixture since 1996, shared his appreciation for being part of the band’s legacy.

Loretta Lynn’s Story Heads to Broadway

Coal Miner’s Daughter is being adapted into a Broadway musical, starring Sutton Foster as Loretta Lynn. Directed by Sam Gold with music by Jeanine Tesori, the production celebrates Lynn’s journey and influence on country music and culture.

UK Music Pushes for Music Education Reform

Concerned about the future talent pipeline, UK Music is calling on the government to:

• Hire 1,000 new music teachers
• Boost teacher training bursaries
• Fund rehearsal spaces
• Reform the English Baccalaureate
• Strengthen music’s place in education overall
• Read more at UK Music.

Apple Music Opens Tokyo Studio

Apple Music has launched its first Asian studio in Tokyo—its seventh globally. The space will produce Japanese radio content and house video production for live sessions, documentaries, and interviews, reflecting a sharp rise in global J-Pop interest.

Depeche Mode’s New Concert Film

Depeche Mode: M, directed by Fernando Frias, captures the band’s 2023 Mexico City shows. The film dives into the themes of life and death from their Momento Mori album and Mexican cultural influences.

Marilyn Manson Covers Phil Collins

Marilyn Manson returns with a chilling take on “In The Air Tonight” and drops a new track, “As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)”. Both songs are available now on streaming platforms.

SAVATAGE Returns After a Decade

SAVATAGE played their first live show in 10 years at Monsters Of Rock in São Paulo, Brazil. The lineup featured classic members, though Jon Oliva was absent due to health issues.

Snoop Dogg’s Final Puff?

Snoop Dogg dropped a new 4/20-themed video for “Last Dance With Mary Jane” featuring Jelly Roll, Dr. Dre, and a portrayal of Tom Petty. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video follows Snoop through a fictional final farewell to marijuana.

Alice Cooper Band Drops First Album in 50+ Years

The original Alice Cooper band is releasing their first studio album in over five decades. The Revenge of Alice Cooper arrives July 25, with production by Bob Ezrin and a posthumous appearance by Glen Buxton.

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