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Op-Ed: Here’s what shows could really look like when they finally return
The music industry is dying. Then again, critics have been saying the same thing for the past 50 years. From the onset of FM radio, MTV, MP3s and streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, all new innovations have always been met as the harbinger of the end of the music industry as we […]
You can go see a concert in Nashville now but with heavy restrictions
As parts of the economy continue reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Nashville is allowing businesses to do a soft reopening for concerts with some restrictions. The city is entering Phase 2 of their reopening plan this week including restaurants and retailers at 75 percent capacity, bars that sell food hosting concerts with no more than two […]
All Time Low are launching a live show based on their 'Full Frontal' podcast
All Time Low are launching a new show called “Crash Test Live” and the first episode is available this Friday (May 29). Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat are revisiting hosting talk shows with live episodes airing on Twitch and YouTube. Read More: A tattoo artist has been inking pieces on himself every day in quarantine The band previously hosted […]
A company is designing a hazmat-styled suit to wear at concerts
While people have been looking at when concerts are going to return through the coronavirus pandemic, a California design firm has come up with an idea for a protective suit people could wear at shows. The high-tech protective suit crafted by Production Club is dubbed the “Micrashell” and is designed specifically with concert-goers in mind. Read More: […]
Arkansas' governor is ordering a stop to the first socially-distant concert
After scheduling the first socially distanced concert since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, country artist Travis McCready is being ordered a cease and desist order by the Arkansas governor. In an email obtained by The New York Times, Governor Asa Hutchinson says they appreciate the venue’s efforts to enforce social distancing but the show is still outside of […]
10 things every music lover is looking forward to after staying at home
While we’ve all been practicing social distancing, we can’t help but daydream about all of the things we’re looking forward to doing once we’re able to go out. Because we’re music obsessed by nature, many of the activities we’re looking forward to doing involve music. To spark some inspiration for you, we’ve rounded up 10 things […]
Here are Live Nation's refund options if you can’t go to a rescheduled show
After a rumoured refund policy for Ticketmaster‘s postponed and cancelled shows came out earlier in the week, parent company Live Nation is officially revealing its Ticket Relief Plan. Ticket holders for the thousands of shows affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are receiving an email on May 1 outlining their options for getting their money back. Read More: You can find […]
California's governor says concerts and events are unlikely for this summer
Earlier in the week, it was reported that a health expert is saying concerts are unlikely to happen until late into 2021 and now, the governor of California is giving a similar timeframe specifically for the Golden State. In a press conference held yesterday (April 14), California governor Gavin Newsom is similarly saying large gatherings […]
The next concert you go to might not be until late 2021
The state of live music is dire at the moment due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and while bands have been rescheduling shows for later in 2020 after mass event cancellations relating to large gathering bans, the situation is going to look a lot worse according to a coronavirus expert. In a New York Times story discussing the […]
Creeper debut new song “Born Cold” live after yearlong hiatus
After much teasing from the band members, Creeper finally made their return to the stage one year after breaking up. The band performed an intimate gig at Club 229 in London today and they came back in a huge way. Read More: Foo Fighters cover Jawbreaker, the Passions on latest archival EP The band’s show was everything […]
Guns N' Roses ban superfan from live shows over alleged song leaks
If you’re a fan of Guns N’ Roses you should know by now they aren’t to be messed with, but one superfan apparently hasn’t gotten that memo. Rick Dunsford has allegedly been banned from ever seeing GNR live again after he was singled out as part of a series of leaks from the Chinese Democracy era. Read More: […]
blink-182 will bring back ‘Enema’ era item if more anniversary gigs happen
blink-182’s Mark Hoppus has discussed bringing back his classic bass if the band decides to do more anniversary shows, sending fans into a frenzy. It all started when Hoppus posted some photos of his “serenading” drummer Travis Barker on Instagram. Read more: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ending hints at future heroes for MCU “Sometimes Travis asks me […]
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