Pink Floyd Sell Music Catalogue for $400 Million
Pink Floyd have sold their recorded music catalogue — as well as the rights to their name and likeness — to Sony Music for a whopping $400
Megan LaPierre•Oct 2, 2024
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra Brings Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' to Life in Concert
While "the most wonderful time of the year" might usually be reserved for Christmas, it's safe to say that, in terms of the general
Exclaim! Staff•Oct 2, 2024Listen to Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Sam Smith Team Up for a New Version of "Ever New"
Earlier this month, it was announced that the first new Sade song in six years — a tribute to her son Isaak — would be appearing on the
Kaelen Bell•Oct 2, 2024Madi Diaz Gets Lizzy McAlpine, Lennon Stella for 'Weird Faith' Deluxe
Madi Diaz's 'Weird Faith' felt like a true arrival. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter has now announced a deluxe edition of the album
Megan LaPierre•Oct 2, 2024Olivia Rodrigo Announces Netflix Concert Film
Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Netflix, as the streamer just announced 'Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour.' It will arrive October 29. The
Alex Hudson•Oct 2, 2024Mdou Moctar Reimagine 'Funeral for Justice' on New Album 'Tears of Injustice'
Mdou Moctar's 'Funeral for Justice' is one of the best albums of 2024 so far, and now the Nigerian quartet — led by the eponymous guitarist
Megan LaPierre•Oct 2, 2024The Weather Station Announces New Album 'Humanhood,' Shares "Neon Signs"
The Weather Station — the revered indie project of Toronto polymath Tamara Lindeman — returns today with news of her seventh album
Megan LaPierre•Oct 2, 2024Tkaronto Music Festival Gets Tanya Tagaq, the Halluci Nation, Blue Moon Marquee for 2024 Edition
Tkaronto Music Festival will celebrate Indigenous musical excellence with a three-evening event this November. Taking place November 7
Calum Slingerland•Oct 2, 2024Daniel Day-Lewis Comes Out of Retirement to Star in New Film 'Anemone'
Daniel Day-Lewis is making a return to acting with a new feature film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. Per 'The Hollywood Reporter'
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024Chris Brown's History of Domestic Violence Examined in New Documentary
Chris Brown's continued chart dominance and cultural presence in the wake of multiple instances of violence will be examined in a new
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024Rich Homie Quan Cause of Death Revealed
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has died, 'TMZ' reports. He was 34. The artist born Dequantes Devontay Lamar died at his home today, his
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024'Simpsons' Showrunner Says It Was a "Mistake" to Say Homer Stopped Strangling Bart
Last November was an especially annoying time to be a 'Simpsons' fan. Even then it wasn't news that the show's increasingly aging staff
Sydney Brasil•Oct 1, 2024L'Impératrice Announce Ex-Singer Flore Benguigui's Replacement
L'Impératrice lead vocalist Flore Benguigui has announced her departure from the French pop outfit. The news was originally broken by the
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Jack Antonoff Was Bullied for Liking 'I Think You Should Leave'
'I Think You Should Leave' is surely one of the most divisive TV shows around, as Tim Robinson tends to inspire either laughter or scorn
Alex Hudson•Oct 1, 2024Lauryn Hill Sued by Pras Michel over Fugees Tour Cancellation
Pras Michel has sued Fugees bandmate Ms. Lauryn Hill in federal court over their reunion tour's 2023 abbreviation and subsequent 2024
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024EarthGang Announce New Album 'Perfect Fantasy,' Tease New Song with T-Pain
EarthGang have detailed a new album. The Grammy-nominated Atlanta duo will share 'Perfect Fantasy' on October 29. Said to be inspired by
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024'Scream 7' Sets 2026 Theatrical Release Date
It's official: 'Scream 7' will open in theatres globally on February 27, 2026. News of the latest Scream film was shared by director Kevin
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024Lauren Mayberry Teases Debut Solo Album, Shares New Single "Something in the Air"
CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry has been doling out solo singles for the last year or so, and now, it seems she's preparing to collect them for a
Allie Gregory•Oct 1, 2024Gallant Plots 2025 West Coast Tour
Now that 'Zinc.' is out in the world, Gallant has mapped out a North American tour to match. He'll embark on a run of the West Coast in
Allie Gregory•Oct 1, 2024Original Anvil Guitarist Dave Allison Dies at 68
Dave "Squirrely" Allison — original rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of Canadian metal heroes Anvil — has died. Allison's passing was
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024Slayer Guitarist Kerry King Announces North American Headline Tour with Municipal Waste, Alien Weaponry
Kerry King has announced plans to take his debut solo album on a North American tour. To open 2025, the Slayer guitarist will play 28
Calum Slingerland•Oct 1, 2024Basia Bulat Welcomes You to 'Basia's Palace' on New Album, Shares "Baby"
Basia Bulat is back with news of a new album — 'Basia's Palace' is arriving February 21 on Secret City records, and today we get a video for
Kaelen Bell•Oct 1, 2024Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone to Co-Headline North American Tour
As 'Variety' exclusively reports, Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone — who memorably duetted at the Grammys 20 years ago — are reuniting, this
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Gang of Four Book North American Farewell Tour
Back in 2022, English post-punks Gang of Four unfortunately had to cancel a scheduled Toronto show after their tour bus caught fire. They're
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Jamie xx Announces 'In Waves' World Tour
Jamie xx has announced a massive world tour behind his latest album In Waves, and as promised, he's going big. The massive run takes the
Allie Gregory•Oct 1, 2024Charli XCX Teases Bon Iver and Tinashe Remixes
BRAT Summer is dead, long live 'BRAT' Summer. Or, just lean into 'BRAT' Fall! Whatever your personal journey with Charli XCX's pop opus may
Kaelen Bell•Oct 1, 2024Colin James Schedules Canadian Tour with Terra Lightfoot
Supporting his new album 'Chasing the Sun,' one of Canadian music's most iconic blues rock singer-songwriters, Colin James, has announced a
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Bartees Strange Announces New Album 'Horror,' Shares "Sober"
Bartees Strange has announced a new album. 'Horror' will be out on Valentine's Day 2025 via 4AD, and the single "Sober" is available to
Alex Hudson•Oct 1, 2024Broken Social Scene Announce Documentary 'It's All Gonna Break'
Broken Social Scene's impact on Canadian music (and music in general) probably can't be overstated. Despite serving as partial source
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Teddy Swims Plots 2025 North American Tour
Teddy Swims — the face-tatted, Conyers, GA-raised soul singer-songwriter born Jaten Collin Dimsdale — has announced the second part of his
Megan LaPierre•Oct 1, 2024Chris Martin Claims Coldplay Will Retire After Recording 12 Albums (Again)
Coldplay will deliver tenth studio album 'Moon Music' later this week, and even if you've been checked out on the British outfit's
Calum Slingerland•Sep 30, 2024The Pavement Movie Gets Acquired by MUBI
Ahead of its North American premiere later this week at the New York Film Festival, Alex Ross Perry's self-stylized "screwball" Pavement
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Anthony Kiedis Biopic to Shoot in 2025 — Not in California!?
The Anthony Kiedis biopic is finally happening. The long-rumoured adaptation of his Scar Tissue memoir is set to begin shooting in Atlanta
Alex Hudson•Sep 30, 2024Here's What's Coming to Prime Video Canada in October 2024
All the streaming platforms heard our Spooktober wishes, but none as much as Prime Video Canada, whose Halloween and horror offerings for
Allie Gregory•Sep 30, 2024Joy Oladokun Plots North American Tour
Having just recently announced their fourth album 'Observations from a Crowded Room,' Casa Grande, AZ-born singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Green Day Banned from Las Vegas Radio Stations After Billie Joe Armstrong Calls It the "Worst Shithole in America"
This is what punk is, after all: calling things "shitholes." Green Day have gotten themselves banned from multiple radio stations based in
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Don't Camp Outside Toronto's Scotiabank Arena for Billie Eilish
For some reason, some people think it's a great idea to camp outside venues overnight to ensure a good spot at a show. Despite the immense
Sydney Brasil•Sep 30, 2024Halifax's Seahorse Tavern to Host Ben Brennan Memorial Show
Members of the Halifax music scene are celebrating the life of Ben Brennan by hosting a memorial show. Botfly, Surveillance
Sydney Brasil•Sep 30, 2024Unwound Drummer Sara Lund Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
In 2023, Pacific Northwest post-hardcore mavericks Unwound reunited for their first tour in the 20-plus years since their 2002 breakup
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Here's Everything Coming to Paramount+ in October 2024
Contrary to what this weather has been giving, it's back to jeans and sweaters for me. No amount sun and 20-plus degree weather can stop me
Karlie Rogers•Sep 30, 2024Here's Everything Coming to MUBI in October 2024
Does anyone else feel like October is, simultaneously, the best and worst month of the year? Maybe it's that Libra season energetic balance
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Mary J. Blige Maps Out 2025 Arena Tour
Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mary J. Blige has a new album called 'Gratitude' coming out in November, and to celebrate, she's
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Porno for Pyros' Former Bassist Says Perry Farrell Is the "Worst Frontman"
Last week, the Jane's Addiction guitar tech shed a little more light on the whole onstage brawl where Perry Farrell attacked Dave Navarro
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024The OBGMs Announce New Album 'SORRY, IT’S OVER'
Fresh off this summer's 'YOUR FRIENDS ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS EP,' Toronto punks the OBGMs have announced their next full-length
Alex Hudson•Sep 30, 2024Bright Eyes Cancel All 2024 Shows
Bright Eyes have cancelled a series of shows, citing songwriter Conor Oberst "losing his voice." The new album 'Five Dice, All Threes' is
Alex Hudson•Sep 30, 2024Maya Hawke Announces 'Clipped Wings' EP, North American Tour
Even when opening for Faye Webster upward of two years ago (at the time that she was on the cover of Exclaim!), Maya Hawke drew a feverishly
Megan LaPierre•Sep 30, 2024Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Icon and Actor, Dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, the American country music superstar who also found success as an actor, has died. Kristofferson's family shared in a
Calum Slingerland•Sep 29, 2024Jane's Addiction Guitar Tech Says Perry Farrell Also Punched Dave Navarro Backstage: "This Band Is Over"
While Perry Farrell's wife won't address "other false narratives" (whether that's referring to the rumoured fate of Jane's Addiction or her
Megan LaPierre•Sep 27, 2024Chappell Roan Drops Out of All Things Go: "Things Have Gotten Overwhelming"
After much ado about her lack of a presidential endorsement this week, Chappell Roan has cancelled her scheduled appearances at this
Megan LaPierre•Sep 27, 2024Check Out the Trailer for 'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara'
Back in July, Tegan and Sara announced 'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,' a Hulu documentary about Tegan Quin's
Kaelen Bell•Sep 27, 2024