Tom Lehrer, Master of Musical Satire and Mathematics, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, satirist and mathematician, seated at his piano in his Santa Cruz home in 2000.

The world has lost a unique voice of intellectual wit and darkly comic brilliance. Tom Lehrer, the Harvard-trained mathematician who became one of America’s most influential and beloved musical satirists, died peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 26, 2025. He was 97. His death was confirmed by longtime friend David Herder. Lehrer leaves … Read more

The People Have Spoken: INXS Crowned #1 in Triple J’s Historic Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

List of Hottest 100 of Australian Songs live.

The votes are in, the sax solo has echoed across the nation, and a piece of Australian music history is cemented. On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, triple j completed its monumental countdown of the Hottest 100 Australian Songs, a special poll celebrating the station’s 50th anniversary. After more than 2.65 million votes – making it the fourth-largest Hottest 100 in … Read more

Australia’s Ultimate Anthem Revealed: INXS Tops Triple J’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

INXS band performing "Never Tear Us Apart" in Prague, 1988

In an unprecedented celebration of homegrown talent, INXS’s iconic 1988 power ballad “Never Tear Us Apart” has been crowned Australia’s #1 song in triple j’s historic Hottest 100 of Australian Songs. The result caps off a massive cultural moment for Australian music, drawing over 2.65 million votes—the fourth-largest voter turnout in the Hottest 100’s 36-year history. 🔥 The Top … Read more

Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon and Black Sabbath Legend, Dies at 76 After Historic Farewell Show

Ozzy Osbourne performing on throne at final Birmingham concert, July 2025

Birmingham, UK – The music world is mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman dubbed the “Prince of Darkness,” who died on July 22, 2025, at age 76. His family confirmed his passing in a heartfelt statement: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Melbourne Loop Tour: Dates, Tickets, and a Musical Revolution

Ed Sheeran performing on stage at Melbourne's MCG in 2023, previewing the 2026 Loop Tour at Marvel Stadium.

The heartbeat of Melbourne’s music scene is about to sync with a loop pedal. Global superstar Ed Sheeran has officially announced his triumphant return to Australia, culminating in two highly anticipated shows at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, 2026. Dubbed the Loop Tour, this monumental event marks Sheeran’s first Australian run since his record-shattering 2023 Mathematics … Read more

BTS Reunites, Rocks the World: Solo Tours, Live Album Release, and 2026 Comeback Plans Unveiled

BTS live album cover art

The global phenomenon BTS is back in full force, creating waves across the music industry just weeks after completing their mandatory military service. July 2025 has been a whirlwind of activity for the group and ARMYs worldwide, marked by emotional reunions, record-breaking releases, and hilarious viral moments. Here’s everything you need to know about BTS’s … Read more

The Coldplay Concert That Shook the Internet: When Music Took a Backseat to Corporate Scandal

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot reacting on Coldplay jumbotron at Gillette Stadium

The roar of 55,000 fans faded into stunned silence as Coldplay frontman Chris Martin squinted at Gillette Stadium’s jumbotron. What began as a routine “Kiss Cam” moment during the band’s July 16 concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, detonated into a global firestorm—one that would eclipse the music, shame a tech CEO, and ignite a digital wildfire … Read more

The Unraveling: How a Coldplay Concert Exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Sparked a Global Scandal

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot awkwardly reacting on Coldplay Kiss Cam jumbotron

The glare of a stadium jumbotron is designed for rock stars, not tech executives. Yet on a humid July night in Boston, Andy Byron, CEO of the billion-dollar data infrastructure company Astronomer, found himself thrust into a spotlight far more unforgiving than any boardroom. What began as an evening of music at Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium … Read more

The Phoenix of Boom: Tomorrowland 2025 Rises From the Ashes After Devastating Main Stage Fire

Dramatic image showing Tomorrowland 2025's Orbyz main stage fully engulfed in flames, thick black smoke rising into the sky over Boom, Belgium. Firefighters attempt to control the blaze.

Boom, Belgium – July 17, 2025 – Thick plumes of black smoke billowed over the tranquil grounds of De Schorre provincial park yesterday, casting a pall over what was meant to be a celebration of unity and electronic music. Just 48 hours before the gates were set to open for Tomorrowland 2025, the festival’s magnificent “World of … Read more

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