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U2 is marking its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades since the Irish rock band came together in Dublin. Fans and music outlets are revisiting the group's journey from post-punk beginnings to global stadium success, with Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. widely praised for their enduring partnership.
- 2Rock icon to miss Hall of Fame induction amid cancer battle▼Rock icon’s cancer battle will keep her from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
A rock icon will not attend her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction because she is battling cancer, according to reports. The news has prompted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians, who are wishing her a full recovery while celebrating her long-awaited recognition by the Hall even in her absence.
- 3Thai Metal Teen Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent▼Nene Royal, a Metal-Loving Teen from Thailand, Won 'America's Got Talent.' A Rock Album Is Next
Nene Royal, a teenager from Thailand known for her love of metal music, has won America's Got Talent. Following her victory, she says a rock album is next. The win marks a rare mainstream breakthrough for a young metal performer on a major US talent show, and fans are following news of her planned recording career.
- 4Rock music world reels from five deaths in one week▼Rock music world stunned by 5 deaths in a week. Here’s the latest
News outlets report that five figures from the rock music world have died within a single week, leaving fans and fellow musicians stunned. Coverage is compiling the latest tributes and reactions from across the rock community as details about the deaths continue to emerge.
- 5BrooklynVegan Goes From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site●BrooklynVegan Went From Indie Rock Blog to Ghost Site https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/brooklyn-vegan-indie-rock
The New York Times reports that BrooklynVegan, once a leading independent blog covering indie rock and underground music, has quietly emptied out into a shell of its former self. The piece traces how corporate ownership hollowed out the site, leaving a recognizable brand with little of the editorial identity that made it a fixture of the 2000s music blog era. Readers online are sharing the story as a lament for the death of the independent music web.
- 6Stephen Wilson Jr. Joins Eddie Vedder for 'Hunger Strike' Duet▼Watch Stephen Wilson Jr. Sing ‘Hunger Strike’ With Eddie Vedder
Singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. performed the Temple of the Dog classic 'Hunger Strike' alongside Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder, according to Rolling Stone. The collaboration pairs the rising country-rock artist with one of grunge's most iconic voices, and fans of both artists are sharing the performance widely.
- 7Eddie Vedder performs Hunger Strike duet with Stephen Wilson Jr.▼Eddie Vedder sings Hunger Strike with Stephen Wilson Jr. in the US — Rolling Stone
Eddie Vedder joined singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. on stage in the United States for a rendition of Hunger Strike, the Temple of the Dog classic, according to Rolling Stone. The pairing of the Pearl Jam frontman with the rising country-rock artist has drawn attention from fans of both acts.
- 8'90s Southern Rock Band Announces Winter Tour Behind First Album in 28 Years●’90s Southern Rock Legends Announce Winter Tour Supporting ‘Magnolia Medicine,’ Their First Album in 28 Years
A Southern rock act that rose to prominence in the 1990s has announced a winter tour supporting 'Magnolia Medicine,' its first studio album in 28 years. The news has fans of the era's Southern rock scene discussing the long-awaited comeback and checking whether the band will play in their city.
- 9330 Musicians Perform Across Generations at Pestapora 2026●Sebanyak 330 musisi lintas generasi telah tampil di Pestapora 2026 Penyanyi Marcello Tahitoe bersama grup musik Dewa 19
Some 330 musicians from across generations have performed at Pestapora 2026, the music festival held at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta. Among the acts was singer Marcello Tahitoe performing with the veteran rock band Dewa 19, a pairing that highlighted the festival's mix of established and younger artists. The event continues to position itself as one of Indonesia's major music gatherings, drawing broad attention from fans nationwide.