Happy New Year from The Music Soup! Although I'm not sad to see the back end of 2025, I'd like to mention some high points of my year. One of them at the top was absolutely without a doubt September 21st at Shoreline Amphitheater, covering The Who's farewell show . Standing a couple feet in front of Roger and Pete for the entire show will be one of the fondest memories of my life. This photo, much to my surprise, was captured by Kaari, a Live Nation employee at the Shorelin

Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away a year ago this week, and now Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are preparing for a future without him. Blondie has recently announced their new album, High Noon , to be released in 2026 including Clem Burke's distinct drumming. And with an album release there is usually a tour that accompanies it. But with this one it's different than their previous albums as their star drummer Clem Burke would not be there. Deborah Harry (81) and Chris Ste