The auction listing places the microphone at an estimated value of $39,600 to $79,200. It is described as a gold finished Shure 565 SD microphone that Mercury later used during a 1982 television appearance. Hince said the gift came after the singer received the award and handed it over with a joke, thanking him for looking after the band’s microphones and equipment.

Other items in the sale include a stage used tambourine and a backstage dressing gown. Hince said he is still keeping his most personal mementos, including awards, gold discs, tour itineraries, backstage passes, and a Christmas card that will remain with his family.

The performances arrived as White stepped back into the spotlight with his first new music since 2024. Backed by his longtime band, he leaned into the raw, bluesy garage-rock sound that has defined much of his solo work, with sharp guitar lines, pounding rhythm, and a restless energy that carried through both songs.

Derecho Demonico came across as tense and driving, while G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs pushed into a heavier, more dramatic mood. Together, the songs offered two different shades of the same return: urgent, loud, and fully committed to the stripped-down style White has continued to refine over the years.

The group said the decision was made so Howe can focus fully on his health before returning to live performances. Rescheduled dates are expected to be announced, and tickets already purchased for the postponed shows will remain valid for the new dates.

The tour was set to spotlight Fragile, one of the band’s most celebrated releases, known for tracks that helped define progressive rock in the early 1970s. The postponement affects the band’s upcoming dates across Europe and the UK, but other performances scheduled for later in 2026 are still expected to go ahead as planned.

For now, the band is asking fans for patience while Howe recovers. The update gives the group time to regroup and return when the lineup is ready to perform the material at full strength.

The band’s statement framed Easter Lily as a more personal set of songs. The opening track, Song for Hal, honors the late Hal Willner, a longtime friend and producer who died in 2020. Bono also described the title as a nod to Patti Smith’s 1978 album Easter, which he said left a lasting impression on him when he was a teenager.

The EP closes with Coexist (I Will Bless the Lord at All Times?), a song produced by Eno and written with families of children growing up in war zones in mind. It arrives alongside a new digital edition of the group’s longtime Propaganda zine, featuring notes, essays, photos, and lyrics.

Both 2026 EPs are building toward a new full-length album expected later this year, which the band is still finishing in the studio.

The album arrives as a quieter, more focused work. Hornsby centers the songs on piano and storytelling, allowing space for subtle arrangements rather than dense production. He explained that limiting certain elements helped sharpen his ideas and brought a renewed sense of purpose to the music.

Throughout the record, themes of time, memory, and personal change take shape. The writing reflects an artist looking back while staying engaged with the present. Instead of chasing trends, Hornsby keeps the emphasis on craft and composition.

The result is a collection that feels deliberate and grounded, showing how a slower pace can lead to clearer artistic direction.

Lahav became part of the group during a time when Springsteen’s sound was still evolving. She added violin and backing vocals to live performances, helping shape the layered, theatrical style that defined the band’s early identity. Her work is associated with material from albums like Born to Run and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle.

Her presence in the band was short-lived, but it coincided with a crucial moment as Springsteen gained wider attention. Lahav was also connected personally to the band’s inner circle during that era, adding to her role in its early history.

Though her time with the E Street Band was brief, Lahav remains part of the story behind its rise and the development of its signature sound.

Here’s the full list of the Darker Waves Fest 2026 performers: 

Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds,

Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell

The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups

Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, Marky Ramone, Mariachi El Bronx, Cold Cave, TR/ST

Gene, Prayers, Modern English, The Motels, The Sounds, Choir Boy, Missing Persons

Christian Death, Deceits, Past Self, Benches, The Mainliners, RiKi, Warfield

Purest Form, Casket Cassette, Migs Whiskey, All the Damn Vampires, Kim Theory, I Forget

]]> https://www.955klos.com/2026/04/02/darker-waves-fest-returns-to-huntington-beach-with-morrissey-the-smashing-pumpkins-bad-religion-simple-minds-and-more/feed/ 0 https://www.955klos.com/2026/04/02/springsteen-opens-2026-tour-with-war-and-a-tribute-to-minneapolis/ https://www.955klos.com/2026/04/02/springsteen-opens-2026-tour-with-war-and-a-tribute-to-minneapolis/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:51:22 +0000 Syndicated Content 2026-04-02T07:51:22+00:00 https://d3926.cms.socastsrm.com/?p=3228 A recent stop on Bruce Springsteen’s tour brought a packed crowd together in Minneapolis, where the veteran performer delivered a set built on both precision and feeling. Reports from the night describe a show that balanced long-standing favorites with deeper selections, giving the audience a full picture of his catalog.

The performance unfolded with steady momentum, as Springsteen and the E Street Band moved through songs that carried both personal reflection and shared energy. Observers noted how the setlist allowed space for extended instrumental moments, while still keeping a clear sense of direction throughout the night.

Several points in the show stood out for their emotional weight. Slower songs created a quieter atmosphere, while more upbeat tracks drew strong reactions from the crowd. The connection between performer and audience remained consistent, with Springsteen engaging directly and keeping the room focused.

The concert reflected a structured but flexible approach, combining familiar material with subtle changes that kept the performance fresh.