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John Lydon Calls Bob Vylan’s “Death to the IDF” Chant at Glastonbury “Rather Sad and Pointless”

John Lydon Calls Bob Vylan’s “Death to the IDF” Chant at Glastonbury “Rather Sad and Pointless”

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music News

John Lydon shares his candid take on Bob Vylan’s provocative Glastonbury chant, sparking debate on music, politics, and free speech. Music festivals have always been the perfect storm... more »

Beyoncé Officially Joins Billionaire Ranks with ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Success

Beyoncé Officially Joins Billionaire Ranks with ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Success

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music News

Beyoncé’s billionaire status shines brightest after her record-breaking tour and savvy business moves. When Beyoncé steps into the spotlight, it’s not just her voice or moves that captivate... more »

Lewis Capaldi to Begin New Music in January After Creative Rut in 2025

Lewis Capaldi to Begin New Music in January After Creative Rut in 2025

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Lewis Capaldi opens up on his creative rut and shares plans to return to songwriting in January. There’s something almost poetic about an artist hitting a wall — especially someone like... more »

Chappell Roan Clarifies She Doesn’t Endorse ‘Insane’ Views of ‘Red Wine Supernova’ Muse Brigitte Bardot

Chappell Roan Clarifies She Doesn’t Endorse ‘Insane’ Views of ‘Red Wine Supernova’ Muse Brigitte Bardot

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Chappell Roan speaks out, distancing herself from Brigitte Bardot’s controversial beliefs despite citing her in song lyrics. If you’ve been following Chappell Roan’s rise in the pop scene,... more »

Slipknot’s Clown Champions AI as “A Professor in My Pocket” Enhancing Creativity

Slipknot’s Clown Champions AI as “A Professor in My Pocket” Enhancing Creativity

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music News

Slipknot’s Clown shares his perspective on AI as an empowering tool for musicians, calling it a “professor in my pocket” that works only as you direct. Slipknot’s enigmatic percussionist... more »

Best Smartphones and Gadgets of 2025 According to Engadget

Best Smartphones and Gadgets of 2025 According to Engadget

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 14 minute read Music Tech

Explore the top-rated smartphones and gadgets of 2025, handpicked by experts for their innovation and performance. After over two decades of reviewing the latest tech, Engadget’s experts... more »

Retro-Modern N200 Desktop Speaker Channels Serious Teenage Engineering Vibes

Retro-Modern N200 Desktop Speaker Channels Serious Teenage Engineering Vibes

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music Tech

Immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of the N200 Bluetooth desktop speaker, where retro-modern design meets playful functionality and immersive sound. Bluetooth desktop speakers are... more »

HyperX FlipCast Microphone Review: Dual-Function USB and XLR Excellence

HyperX FlipCast Microphone Review: Dual-Function USB and XLR Excellence

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music Tech

Explore the versatile HyperX FlipCast microphone delivering premium sound with both USB and XLR connections for creators and pros alike. Whether you're diving into content creation,... more »

Luxman E-07 Review: Subtle Style Meets Incredible Performance

Luxman E-07 Review: Subtle Style Meets Incredible Performance

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music Tech

Explore the Luxman E-07 phonostage's refined design and remarkable audio capabilities in this detailed review. Ask any vinyl aficionado about top-tier phono preamps, and the legendary... more »

Unseen AirPods Prototypes: The Colorful Designs Apple Almost Launched

Unseen AirPods Prototypes: The Colorful Designs Apple Almost Launched

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 4 minute read Music Tech

What if your AirPods weren't just white sticks? Dive into the story of vibrant AirPods prototypes Apple never released. If you’re like me, AirPods have become a daily essential —... more »

Kanye West Announces New Album Release, Stirring Excitement and Reflection

Kanye West Announces New Album Release, Stirring Excitement and Reflection

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Ye is gearing up to drop a new album, marking a fresh chapter amid a turbulent recent past. Picture this: a dimly lit comedy club, fans settled in for laughs, when suddenly, Kanye... more »

Mariah Carey Awarded $92K After 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Lawsuit Dismissed

Mariah Carey Awarded $92K After 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Lawsuit Dismissed

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Mariah Carey wins $92,000 in a lawsuit dismissal over 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' affirming the song's originality and legacy. If you’ve ever hummed along to Mariah Carey’s iconic... more »

John Lydon Opens Up: Sex Pistols Bandmates Didn’t Reach Out After His Wife’s Death

John Lydon Opens Up: Sex Pistols Bandmates Didn’t Reach Out After His Wife’s Death

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

John Lydon reveals his former Sex Pistols bandmates stayed silent following his wife’s passing, reflecting on grief and fractured friendships. Loss can be an isolating experience,... more »

Nicki Minaj Deactivates Instagram Amid Turning Point USA Backlash

Nicki Minaj Deactivates Instagram Amid Turning Point USA Backlash

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music News

Nicki Minaj has deactivated her Instagram following criticism over her Turning Point USA appearance, stirring heated reactions online. It's not every day you see a global rap superstar... more »

Former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Defends $225 Price for New CD Single

Former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Defends $225 Price for New CD Single

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 6 minute read Music News

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent stands firm on selling his new CD single for $225, addressing piracy woes and the changing music market. If you’re a longtime rock fan like me, you... more »

Astro A20 X Review: Nearly Identical to Logitech G522 – And That’s Not a Bad Thing

Astro A20 X Review: Nearly Identical to Logitech G522 – And That’s Not a Bad Thing

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 7 minute read Music Tech

Experience the standout features of the Astro A20 X headset, blending Logitech’s trusted design with smart wireless switching for multi-platform gamers. If you've ever peeked at the Astro... more »

Howie Klein: Legendary Sire and Reprise Records Executive Passes Away at 77

Howie Klein: Legendary Sire and Reprise Records Executive Passes Away at 77

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Howie Klein, a defining figure in artist-friendly record executive roles, left a lasting legacy in music and activism. When news broke that Howie Klein, the iconic record executive... more »

Kennedy Center Demands $1 Million from Musician After Cancelled Show Over Trump Name Addition

Kennedy Center Demands $1 Million from Musician After Cancelled Show Over Trump Name Addition

Valeriy Bagrintsev Valeriy Bagrintsev 5 minute read Music News

Amid the controversy of renaming, Kennedy Center seeks $1 million from musician who cancelled Christmas Eve show following Donald Trump’s name added to the venue. If you’ve ever... more »