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Sting Sued by Police Bandmates for “Every Breath You Take” Royalties

In their meteoric ascent to global superstardom from 1977 to 1984, the Police landed many memorable hits, but only one that reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. “Every Breath You Take,” released with their fifth and final album, Synchronicity, in 1983, was not just the London trio’s only U.S. #1 hit, but also the States’ best-selling single of its release year and the fifth best-selling single of the ‘80s. In 2019, BMI recognized the infectious soft-rock anthem as the most-played song in radio history; music journalist David Hepworth estimated that it accounts for something between a quarter and a third of frontman Sting’s total publishing revenue.

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Gov’t Mule Begin Back in the Saddle Tour with Terence Higgins, Covering Son House, Albert King, The J.B.’s and More

Last night, Aug. 27, Gov’t Mule rolled into Milwaukee to set off their Back in the Saddle Tour, crossing the country with a total of 25 dates through Oct. 28. For their kickoff performance at the Aurora Pavilion, the venerable blues-rock quartet helmed by Warren Haynes offered a towering two-set showcase of the band’s greatest hits through the year, heavy on covers of their stylistic forebearers and complete with a couple of first 2025 treatments.

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Neil Young Channels Political Frustration into Anti-Trump Anthem “Big Crime,” Debuts New Song in Chicago

Last night, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts arrived in Chicago for their latest appearance on the Love Earth Tour. The midweek concert, held at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, saw the five-piece band boldly express their political frustration through “Big Crime,” a new song that took the 13th slot in the set, positioned after Young’s Crazy Horse co-release and environmental activist prod, “Sun Green.” The band’s boisterous stance against the Trump administration was a commanding moment, emphasized by the lyrics, “There’s big crime in DC at THE White House.”

Retrospec Adds 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Grateful Dead Collection

Retrospec, a leader in recreational bicycles and outdoor gear, has partnered with the Grateful Dead to launch a licensed and limited-edition release spanning more than a dozen bikes and outdoor products to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary.

With Retrospec’s focus on high-quality recreational gear and the Dead’s enduring legacy, the collaboration brings music, culture, and adventure together in one bold line.

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Bon Jovi Tap Bruce Springsteen, Marcus King, The War & Treaty, Avril Lavigne and More for Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi have returned today to announce a star-studded collaborative follow-up to their 2024 album Forever. To continue the celebration of their 16th studio album and first since 2020, Forever (Legendary Edition) reimagines the project’s tracklist with new features from a stacked cast of contributors.

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The String Cheese Incident’s Final Concerts of The Year Will Take Place During Hulaween, No Thanksgiving or New Year’s Gigs

The String Cheese Incident have announced a touring update. Breaking from tradition, the band will not participate in holiday runs positioned around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Instead, the band’s last performance before the end of the year will take place during Halloween, and their previous commitment to Hulaween, where they have signed on to perform six sets over the October 30 to November 2, 2025, schedule.

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Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks Join Gary Clark Jr. in Cincinnati

On Monday, Aug. 25, Gary Clark Jr. arrived at Cincinnati’s Andrew J. Brady Music Center for a solo headline performance within his stacked series supporting The Black Keys’ No Rain, No Flowers Tour. The cutting-edge, genre-bending bluesman made the most of his opportunity for a solo spotlight with a 14-track set spanning his two-decade discography, then made a headline of the evening with a surprise sit-in from Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks.

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Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Launches Campaign to Offset Tom “TC” Constanten’s Medical Costs

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has launched a financial campaign to provide support for Tom “TC” Constanten’s ongoing health struggles and associated costs. The latest effort to give back to the Grateful Dead’s late-60s contributor follows the success of a previously established GoFundMe. The new push for donations will offset the cost of Constanten’s battle against lung cancer.