BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
All seven members of BTS completed South Korea’s mandatory military service during the hiatus.
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Bamonte is featured on a number of The Cure's albums, including 1992's “Wish.”
The 12 best needle drops of 2025
Tunes — well-chosen ones — turn normal movie scenes into electric ones.
Legendary polka musician John “Stanky” Stankovic dies at 89
John “Stanky” Stankovic, the legendary Northeast Pennsylvania polka king who entertained millions of people from...
Concert pick: Gogol Bordello at Allentown’s Archer Music Hall
Gogol Bordello has long prided itself on pairing infectious, techno-driven rhythms with sharp social and...
Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer and postpones January concerts
Manilow was due to perform 10 concerts in January at nine locations.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
His family announced Monday that Rea died in the hospital after a short illness.
Concert pick: Blues artist Cedric Burnside at Keswick Theater
Blues artists Cedric Burnside talks about his current album, his famous grandfather and his Grammy...
Indie pop trio, 2 rock bands to headline Musikfest 2026
Indie pop trio AJR and rock bands Yellowcard and Taking Back Sunday have been announced...
Taylor Swift takes over LA with Swifties speculating what it means
The Disney+ branded photo op promotes the pop star's docuseries “The End of an Era”...
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Malo co-founded The Mavericks in 1989, blending genres like alt-country, Americana and Latin.
Concert pick: Banjo player Tony Trischka brings holiday show to Godfrey Daniels
Ahead of his Bethlehem performance, Tony Trischka talks about playing the banjo, his new album,...
AP’s top albums of 2025: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Hayley Williams, Dijon, Addison Rae and more
The picks showcase a diverse range of artists.
The 10 best new Christmas music albums for 2025 holiday season
It's time to turn up the Christmas music, thanks to seasonal offerings from Brad Paisley,...
Concert pick: Jazz-pop sensation Corinne returns for holiday benefit concert in Bethlehem
Over the last few years, Corinne has gone through a transformation, dropping her last name,...
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
Additional performers include 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.
Rock band, country artist are latest headliners announced for Musikfest 2026
With Monday's announcement, five headliners have now been revealed for Musikfest 2026.
From Gladys Knight to acts bringing holiday cheer, here are the top concerts to see in the Lehigh Valley in December
No matter your musical tastes, this holiday season has something for you.
The best new holiday music releases for 2025
The list includes new releases from Brad Paisley, Trisha Yearwood, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Mickey...
Concert pick: The Wood Brothers bring Puff of Smoke tour to Archer Music Hall
From a purely geographical perspective, it was all but certain that Boulder, Colorado natives Chris...
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
His family posted a message that he died from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.”
Berks Arts announces lineup for Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
The 35th festival will be held March 20-29 with some familiar faces as well as...
This Emmy-winning comedian is headlining Musikfest 2026
John Mulaney will return to the Lehigh Valley this summer for Musikfest.
Concert pick: Trans-Siberian Orchestra kicks off holidays at PPL Center
Here's what it takes to put on a Trans-Siberian Orchestra show. See it for yourself...
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and country musician announced as first Musikfest 2026 headliners [Updated]
Musikfest has announced its first two headliners for 2026.
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
The best presents are a bit more creative than an album.
Concert pick: Heavy metal guitarist John 5 previews Stroudsburg show with Richie Kotzen
Guitarist John 5 previews his upcoming show with Richie Kotzen.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+.
Classic rock band Journey to play at PPL Center in Allentown as part of farewell tour
Classic rock band Journey is returning to the Lehigh Valley in 2026 as part of...
Grammy voting, explained: How nominees and winners are picked
Here's a crash course on how Grammy voting works.
Sting, Jason Bonham and heavy metal guitarist John 5 headline concerts this month in the Lehigh Valley
November is here and before we gear up to overeat, argue with distant relatives and...
Concert pick: Singer Jon Batiste at The Met in Philadelphia
Grammy-winner Jon Batiste, fresh off his new album, performs this week in Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, and LL Cool J are among the impressive list of nominees...
Lehigh Valley concert pick: Classic rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive at Wind Creek Event Center
Randy Bachman talks about The Guess Who roots and the upcoming Bachman-Turner Overdrive show at...
Concert pick: Singer Kathleen Edwards, on tour with new album, stops at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem
Singer Kathleen Edwards, on tour with her new album "Billionaire," performs Sunday at Musikfest Cafe.
Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat and more react to the death of D’Angelo
Musicians and entertainers are paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo.
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The lawsuit alleged the track led to violence Drake’s home in Toronto.
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton says not to worry, she “ain't dead yet."
New Bob Dylan box set features previously unreleased songs
Bob Dylan has been most generous in sharing outtakes from his career.
Country rock star to perform at PPL Center in Allentown
Country rock star Hardy will perform at the PPL Center in Allentown in early 2026.
Concert pick: California Honeydrops bring Redwood Highway tour to Bethlehem
Frontman and trumpet player Lech Wierzynski talks about the California Honeydrops' New Orleans roots ahead...
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
The AMC Theatres release features music videos and behind-the-scenes footage.
Musician Ike Turner Jr., son of Tina and Ike Sr., dead at 67
Ike Turner Jr., the second-eldest child in the brood shared by fellow musicians Tina and...
Concert pick: Kansas at Parx Casino in Bucks County
Rock band Kansas performs at Parx Casino on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ love and reputation are on the line
Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top...
ICE confirms it will patrol Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
ICE agents will be on duty during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Trump advisor...
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is out now. Here’s what to know
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has just been released.
From Cheap Trick and Blues Traveler to Yes and the Gipsy Kings, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley in October
From Cheap Trick and Blues Traveler to the Gipsy Kings, there's plenty of acts to...
Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced that the Grammy winner will perform at...
One Tech Tip: How to move your music library to another streaming platform
Here are some pointers to help you along with your musical migration.
Colorado’s best mountain towns for live music fans
From Aspen to Telluride, these towns bring the beats year-round.
Lehigh Valley concert pick: John McCrea of Cake previews SteelStacks performance
Cake vocalist John McCrea previews the band's upcoming show at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs now sober and humbled, his lawyers tell judge as they ask for lighter sentence
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his July conviction by a Manhattan jury.
Willie Nelson and Neil Young highlight 40th Farm Aid concert
This year’s concert comes at a worrying time for American farmers.
Lehigh Valley concert pick: ‘Drag Queens in Limousines’ songwriter Mary Gauthier at Sellersville Theater
Twenty-five years since her debut album "Drag Queens in Limousines," singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier will perform...
Rod Stewart returning to PPL Center in Allentown
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sir Rod Stewart will make a stop at the...
Country music star Jason Aldean returning to Allentown’s PPL Center
Country music star Jason Aldean will perform in early 2026 at Allentown's PPL Center.
Concert pick: Staind continues comeback with show at Wind Creek Event Center
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok talks about the band's comeback, its new album and its live...
Lehigh Valley concert pick: Old Dominion at the PPL Center in Allentown
Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion talks about the band's recent albums and overcoming the pandemic...
From The Darkness to Elvis Costello, ZZ Top to Ziggy Marley, here are the top acts to see in the Lehigh Valley this month
From the glam rock madness of The Darkness to ZZ Top’s over-the-top Southern rock, from...
Red Rocks pro tips: When to go, where to park and how to leave quickly
Some tips for getting the most out of your concert at Red Rocks, from parking...
Allentown Fair concert review: Ace Frehley, Quiet Riot, Great White go full metal time machine
Last night wasn’t just nostalgia for us fans, but it was proof that Ace Frehley...
Allentown Fair concert review: Dreams made real by Heart’s long-awaited performance
Fans who held onto their faded shirts, their hope and their vinyls were rewarded with...
Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago talks songwriting, touring and hearing their music on TikTok
The pioneering alt-rock band is touring with Spoon and Fazerdaze.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson on Ann’s cancer diagnosis and band’s tour that includes Allentown Fair appearance
Nancy Wilson talks about her sister Ann's cancer diagnosis and Heart's current tour, which opens...
Concert pick: O.A.R. brings Lost Weekend tour to Wind Creek
O.A.R.'s Chris Culos talks about the rock band's current tour, which stops Thursday at Wind...
Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme
Kingston was immediately taken into custody.
Concert Pick: Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets at Musikfest Cafe
Singer Nick Lowe is joined by Los Straitjackets for a post-Musikfest performance Saturday in Bethlehem.
‘Something for everyone’: Upcoming Allentown performances feature trained opera singer, civilian concert band
The Allentown Band will perform opera and Broadway favorites at two shows this week, featuring...
The Black Keys headline final day of Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
The Black Keys headlined the final day of Musikfest 2025 on Sunday. See photos.
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for closing day, Sunday, Aug. 10
Here's the complete schedule for the final day of Musikfest.
Musikfest review: Third Eye Blind reawakens a generation’s soundtrack
In a world that often feels like it’s rushing forward without looking back, Third Eye...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Saturday, Aug. 9
It's Musikfest's final weekend. Here's the schedule for Saturday, Aug. 9.
Third Eye Blind performs at Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
Third Eye Blind performed at Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Friday. See...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Friday, Aug. 8
Heading to Musikfest today? Here's the complete schedule for Friday, Aug. 8.
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48
Clarkson announced that she was postponing her concerts in Las Vegas.
Concert pick: The Black Keys headline Musikfest’s closing night
This week's concert pick is The Black Keys' closing set at Musikfest.
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Thursday, Aug. 7
Here's your complete Musikfest schedule for Thursday, Aug. 7.
Musikfest review: Chicago proves they’re a Hard Habit to Break
Our Musikfest reviewer: Chicago didn’t just play their hits, they unleashed them, with the crowd...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 6
Heading to Musikfest today? Here's the complete schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Chicago performs at Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
Chicago performed during Musikfest on Tuesday at the Windcreek Steel Stage in Bethlehem. See photos.
From Musikfest and Allentown Fair headliners to hard rockers, here are the top acts playing the Lehigh Valley this month
From Musikfest and Allentown Fair headliners to individual shows, here are the top concerts in...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 5
Heading to Musikfest today? Here's the lineup.
The Black Crowes headline Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
The Black Crowes headlined Musikfest 2025 on Monday. See photos.
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Monday, Aug. 4
Heading to Musikfest today? Here's the schedule.
Darius Rucker headlines Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS
Country music star Darius Rucker headlined the first Sunday of Musikfest 2025. See photos.
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Sunday, Aug. 3
Here's your complete Musikfest schedule for Sunday, Aug. 3.
The Avett Brothers perform at Musikfest | PHOTOS
The Avett Brothers headlined the Musikfest 2025 Wind Creek Steel Stage on Saturday. See photos.
Meet the latest high school student to take the Musikfest stage
Freedom High School student T’Byus Briggs, a rising senior, won the school’s annual contest for...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for Saturday, Aug. 2
It's a gorgeous weekend to check out Musikfest. Here's today's schedule.
Riley Green plays a sold-out concert at Musikfest | PHOTOS
Riley Green played at a sold-out show at Musikfest's Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for opening day, Friday, Aug. 1
Opening ceremonies and country superstar Riley Green are highlights of today's Musikfest schedule.
Musikfest moves most preview night shows inside due to storm threat; Megan Moroney concert still on at Wind Creek Steel Stage
Musikfest is moving most of its outdoor shows on preview night inside ahead of Thursday's...
Musikfest 2025: Hall of Famers Chicago to headline Wind Creek Steel Stage
Chicago's James Pankow discusses the band's longevity and its tour, which stops Tuesday at Musikfest's...
Concert pick: 1980s tribute band Rubix Kube to rock the crowd at Musikfest
'80s cover band Rubix Kube is one of the hundreds of free shows at Musikfest...
Musikfest 2025: Here’s the complete schedule for preview night, Thursday, July 31
Megan Moroney headlines Musikfest's preview night tonight.
Fans toast Grateful Dead’s 60th with concerts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
Tens of thousands of Deadheads are pouring into San Francisco.