Industry May 8, 2026

Save the Eye Roll, Rock Is Really Back — And All Over the Charts

Newcomers like Temper City, Dexter and the Moonrocks and Malcolm Todd sprinkled the Billboard Hot 100 as Jack White, The Strokes and Geese drew major festival crowds this April.

Originally published by Billboard
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Save the Eye Roll, Rock Is Really Back — And All Over the Charts

Rock music is demonstrating a significant return, evidenced by its presence on music charts and at major festivals. Artists such as Temper City, Dexter and the Moonrocks, and Malcolm Todd have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100, while Jack White, The Strokes, and Geese performed at festivals in April. Originally reported by Billboard.