Herman’s Music Minute for August 29th

On this day in music history… In 1980, UB40 released their debut album, Signing Off. It was successful in their native U.K., peaking at number 2 on the albums chart. UB40 wouldn’t chart in the U.S. for
Amish mother charged with aggravated murder in death of her 4-year-old son in Ohio

Prosecutors filed charges against the Amish mother who told authorities she was “testing her faith” after throwing her 4-year-old son into an Ohio lake, leading to his death. Ruth R. Miller, 40, of Millersburg, Ohio was charged
White House fires CDC director Susan Monarez after her refusal to step down

The Trump administration has officially fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Susan Monarez, just hours after she refused to resign voluntarily. A successor is expected to be named soon. The move came just hours after
Serj Tankian shares new single “Electric Dreams”, from upcoming release ‘Covers, Collaborations & Collages’

Serj Tankian has announced Covers, Collaborations & Collages, a new album compiling previously unreleased cover songs, collaborations, and other tracks set to be released October 24th. Leading up to the album’s release, Tankian will unveil a new
Queens of the Stone Age to launch Fall 2025 North American tour

Queens of the Stone Age will embark on a fall tour of North America, playing all-new song arrangements. The 11-date Catacombs Tour features a limited run of intimate and historic North American theaters will begin in Chicago,