Music News Roundup: Billy Idol's Vegas Residency, They Might Be Giants' New Single, MUNA's Latest Release, and More!
Billy Idol is set to return to Las Vegas for a residency at the Fontaine Bleau Las Vegas in late August and early September. The residency, named "Hot in the City," will feature five nights of performances on August 28th, 29th, and September 2nd, 4th, and 5th. Fans can access artist pre-sale tickets on March 18th and general on-sale tickets on March 20th through Ticketmaster.
In other music news, They Might Be Giants have released their new single, "Outside Brain," from their upcoming album, The World Is to Dig. The band's vocalist, John Flansburgh, described the song as capturing the feelings of "mania panic" and the fear of being chased or running away. Pre-orders for the album are available ahead of its release on April 14th, and the band will embark on "The Bigger Show Tour" in 2026.
MUNA has also unveiled their latest single, "So What," from their upcoming album, Dancing on the Wall. The band shared that the song reflects their experiences in the music industry and the realization that validation from fancy parties and important people is hollow. The album is set to be released on May 8th, with album-release shows scheduled through July 31.
At the 2026 Oscars, the cast of Sinners performed the movie's Oscar-nominated song, "I Lied to You." The film received 16 nominations and the song is competing in the Best Original Song category. Sinners was a standout at the Oscars, and the performance featured a star-studded lineup of musicians and performers.
In comedy and music crossover news, Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with musical guest Jack White. This marks Black's fifth time hosting SNL and White's sixth appearance as a musical guest. The duo previously collaborated on the Tenacious D single "Don't Blow It, Kage" in 2019.
In conclusion, the music scene is buzzing with exciting announcements and releases, from Billy Idol's Vegas residency to new singles from They Might Be Giants and MUNA. The Oscars showcased the talent of the Sinners cast, and fans can look forward to the comedic duo of Jack Black and Jack White on SNL. Stay tuned for more music updates and performances in the coming months.