Cheap Trick have confirmed that they are taking a break from touring after the conclusion of their November commitments.

The band explained the reason for the short break in a statement posted on social media.

“Many thanks to everyone who has expressed concern for us. To clear things up, we’ve decided to take some time off after decades of touring because we need a break,” the band said. “Not for health reasons. We’ll play our November shows and then take our first break in 50 years. Thank you for all your support!”

Cheap Trick’s canceled events for 2027 include a show at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on February 13, at Sarasota’s Thunder by the Bay Music & Motors Festival on February 19, at Seminole Center Outdoors in Immokalee, Forida, on February 20, and at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, on April 10.

Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson are scheduled to play ten shows throughout the Midwest as part of their All Washed Up tour in November.

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The Prince Estate has announced the 3121 Expanded Edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the late singer’s chart-topping 2006 album. The expanded edition is due out December 11.

The expanded release will feature the original 12-track album and 10 previously unreleased recordings, including “Time of Ur Life,” which is available now. Physical editions will also include a Blu-ray featuring concert footage from Prince’s 2007 Las Vegas residency.

Additionally, 3121 Las Vegas Live, capturing a January 20, 2007, performance, will arrive November 27 on crystal blue vinyl and CD for Record Store Day Black Friday.

Preorders and presaves, which are available here, launched alongside the previously unreleased track “Time of Ur Life” and a live performance video of “Black Sweat” on YouTube.

A 154-minute concert film, Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert, will open in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on December 3 for a limited run, with tickets going on sale November 11. Sign up for Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Concert ticket updates here.

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Rock icons KISS announced earlier this week that they will release a new documentary, KISS: End of The Road this fall.

The band said the documentary, which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their latest farewell tour, will first debut on their website, powered by streaming technology partner Kiswe, and then stream on other platforms.

The film is directed by DJ Viola and produced by Leslie Greif of Big Dreams Entertainment & Elemeno Productions.

“The End of The Road World Tour was the culmination of fifty years of touring to elevate the live concert experience for fans old and new. A defining moment in Kiss history,” Paul Stanley shared. “The documentary takes everyone along with us to see and be a part of all the unseen moments that made this last tour one of the wildest, most memorable rides of our career. We can’t wait for the world to see it through our eyes for the very first time and relive the magic of these shows.”

Gene Simmons added, “This documentary showcases the closing chapter of our touring career, back in NY where it all started for us. The Madison Square Garden shows were full of raw energy and the film gives an inside perspective for the very first time. We can’t wait for everyone to see it and experience the world of Kiss in a way they’ve never seen before. ”

The band will premiere the film across several platforms, to be announced throughout fall, beginning with a special live streaming event on KISSOnline on November 19th. The event will be presented by Mercury Studios, the world’s leading music-focused content studio.

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Peter Gabriel recently released “Who Are We Talking To?”, the latest song from his forthcoming album, entitled o\i.

Written and produced by Gabriel, the first version of “Who Are We Talking To?” to be released is the Dark-Side Mix, by Mike Elizondo.

The cover art for “Who Are We Talking To?” is called “Bloques” by Spanish artist Juan Genovés.

The Bright-Side Mix of “Who Are We Talking To?” will be released on the next new moon.

Speaking about the new song, Gabriel said, “‘Who Are We Talking To?’ was conceived as something that might encourage activism. It might be naive, but I still believe that people have real power for change if they can get together in large enough numbers. Politicians will respond – democracy or not.”

“My hope is that we start thinking of ourselves as global citizens and that we work together to bring about change on a global scale. These issues that we’re looking at, whether it’s climate change, AI, pandemics… these are all things that can’t be effectively dealt with on a national level – only globally. A country can have all the bright intentions that it wants, but it’s pretty meaningless unless we have everyone working on it at the same time.

“Many people feel powerless, oppressed and scared at the increasing divisions in the world. At the same time, I would argue that those all-powerful nations that think they are invincible are actually totally vulnerable now. Everybody’s hackable. I think we’re learning that with the right AI, and once we get quantum computing cutting through cyber security, we’re all open to attack and the only sensible course of action would, of course, be to work together.

“I really want to see big popular movements that are not about dividing us, with immigration, into them and us, but just the whole messy mass of humanity working together to deal with the things that may very well destroy us soon if we don’t. So, this song is a plea for activism.”

“There is some sort of message, but it’s got to be served on a danceable platter,” adds Gabriel. “Absolutely the references are from funk and soul and people like Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti and Curtis Mayfield creating beautiful rhythmic vehicles to deliver their message. T here’s a lot from that history that fed into this. We have Leo Nocentelli again on guitar adding his unique corner of funk to some of these grooves. David Rhodes originally did a really nice funky pattern that we’ve also integrated. I asked Mike Elizondo to have a go with the Dark-Side mix on this one and I think he’s done a great job.”

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Talking Heads have announced an official coffee table book from the band, titled, “New Feeling.”

The first authorized book by all four members of the band – David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, “New Feeling” is an upbeat, offbeat, over-the-top celebration of the beloved band, published fifty years after the release of their first album, Talking Heads: 77.

In a dynamic interplay of images and text, “Talking Heads: New Feeling” captures the rare blend of qualities that characterized the band: an edgy intelligence, a joyous sense of play, and a restless desire to keep things moving.

The book traces a loose chronology of Talking Heads, from their early formation at the Rhode Island School of Design, to their arrival as clean-cut newcomers generating propulsive grooves in the gritty downtown music scene at New York’s CBGB, through studio album releases, breakout hits like “Burning Down the House,” international live tours, and ultimately to Jonathan Demme’s dazzling 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense, which saw a rapturous revival in movie theaters in 2023.

The 368-page book features original essays from all four band members, and rare archival material, including hand-written lyrics for “Psycho Killer,” “Life During Wartime,” and other songs; Annotated concert playlists; Album-cover sketches; Film and video storyboards, including behind-the-scenes material from True Stories and Stop Making Sense; and Personal, performance, and studio photographs from throughout their years of recording.

The book also features essays by contemporary musicians and writers, including Jeff Bridges, Dave Eggers, Debbie Harry, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Lorde, Questlove, and James Wolcott.

“New Feeling” will be published by Abrams Books on May 18, 2027, to mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Talking Heads: 77.

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Apple Original Films will premiere Fleetwood Mac: The Chain, the first fully authorized documentary about the legendary rock band, on Apple TV on January 29, 2027.

Directed by Frank Marshall, the film features new interviews and never-before-seen footage, tracing the group’s more than 50-year history through the perspectives of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.

The documentary explores the band’s origins following Buckingham and Nicks’ arrival in 1974, along with their musical achievements, personal challenges and enduring legacy. Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 220 million records worldwide.

The title references “The Chain,” the only track on the band’s 1977 album Rumours credited to all five members. The premiere date comes ahead of the album’s 50th anniversary in February 2027.

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Iconic rock band U2 are set to headline the halftime show of the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game.

The game between the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams will take place on November 25 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET and stream live on Netflix, with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The performance coincides with the Irish rock band’s 50th anniversary, marking five decades since their formation in Dublin in 1976.

The show will mark U2’s return to the NFL halftime stage following their performance at Super Bowl XXXVI in February 2002.

The Thanksgiving Eve performance will be produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment. Netflix’s 2026 NFL coverage will also include two Christmas Day games, a Week 18 matchup and the NFL Honors ceremony.

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