Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler, Known as ‘Chicago Mike,’ Dead at 71
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Michael Sumler, who worked alongside funk legends Kool & the Gang as their band's hypeman and was known as "Chicago Mike," died at age 71.
Alex G Announces New Album ‘Headlights,’ Shares First Track, ‘Afterlife’
Posted in: Music NewsSee a music video for Alex G's new single, 'Afterlife,' which will appear on his upcoming 'Headlights' album
Joel Madden Credits Ben Lee: ‘I Don’t Know If Good Charlotte Would’ve Existed Without Him’
Posted in: Music NewsOn his Artist Friendly podcast, Joel Madden recalled how Ben Lee’s support and songwriting inspired him in Good Charlotte’s early days
A Posthumous DMX Project Is Coming This Summer
Posted in: Music NewsFour years after the death of DMX, the late rapper is back with 'Bring Out the Worst,' the first single from an upcoming posthumous project
Lost Frequencies Drops Remix of The Temper Trap’s ‘Sweet Disposition’
Posted in: Music NewsLost Frequencies has released a dreamy electronic take on The Temper Trap's indie-rock smash hit 'Sweet Disposition'
Goo Goo Dolls Played Demi Lovato’s Favorite Song ‘Iris’ at Her Wedding
Posted in: Music NewsDemi Lovato, avowed fan of the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit 'Iris,' enlisted the band to soundtrack the first dance at the singer’s wedding this past weekend
Sean Combs’ Ex-Assistant Testifies to Multiple Sexual Assaults
Posted in: Music NewsSean Combs' ex-assistant began testimony Thursday at his sex-trafficking trial, claiming the mogul sexually assaulted her multiple times
Stan Walker, Fazerdaze, Lorde & More Win at 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
Posted in: Music NewsMOKOTRON, Holly Arrowsmith, Jim Nothing, and Earth Tongue also triumphed at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
‘This Is the Best Record I’ve Made’: Tash Sultana Rekindles Their Passion for Music on New EP
Posted in: Music NewsTash Sultana has returned to their experimental origins on their latest EP, before touring across the US
The Rions Are Back with a Break-Up Ballad
Posted in: Music News‘Maybe I’m Just a Freak’ is The Rions’ second single of 2025, exploring the tangled emotions of a messy past relationship
