Anthony Fantano

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The Needle Drop critic; daily commentary and reviews on new albums/tracks; drives active discussion around New Music Friday.

Mountain Goats Unveil “Days” Album, Debut New Track
SocialMay 13, 2026

Mountain Goats Unveil “Days” Album, Debut New Track

The Mountain Goats announce 'Days,' share new song “Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds” https://t.co/PdxcL6BeUX

By Anthony Fantano
Furnace Fest 2026 Lineup Includes A Day To Remember
SocialMay 11, 2026

Furnace Fest 2026 Lineup Includes A Day To Remember

A Day To Remember, Bring Me The Horizon and more announced for Furnace Fest 2026 https://t.co/YLFIcz92So

By Anthony Fantano
Country's
SocialMay 11, 2026

Country's

crazy how country is treated like a whole nother world musically when “be her” just sounds like a worse version of 3 sabrina carpenter songs that already exist.

By Anthony Fantano
Boards of Canada Release Two Tracks From Long‑Awaited Album
SocialMay 7, 2026

Boards of Canada Release Two Tracks From Long‑Awaited Album

Boards of Canada share two new songs from their first album in 13 years https://t.co/jc2K7blhbo

By Anthony Fantano
Ray Bull on Social Media Fame and Artistic Balance
SocialMay 6, 2026

Ray Bull on Social Media Fame and Artistic Balance

‘Please Stop Laughing’ at Ray Bull: the viral pop duo on social media fame, artistic identity, and finding balance https://t.co/iRTEePw28j

By Anthony Fantano
Mitski, Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile Headline All Things Go 2026
SocialMay 4, 2026

Mitski, Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile Headline All Things Go 2026

All Things Go 2026 announces DC lineup – Mitski, Hayley Williams, and Brandi Carlile to headline https://t.co/Tnx5Okwsr8

By Anthony Fantano
Record Store Defends Decision After Burning Ye's 'Bully'
SocialApr 30, 2026

Record Store Defends Decision After Burning Ye's 'Bully'

Lincoln, NE record store responds to backlash after destroying unwanted copies of Ye's 'Bully' https://t.co/NVzbHhJHcb

By Anthony Fantano
Nicole Sabouné Releases Heartfelt Tribute to Lebanon
SocialApr 24, 2026

Nicole Sabouné Releases Heartfelt Tribute to Lebanon

Nicole Sabouné shares new track “Lubnan (لبنان),” a love letter to her Lebanese homeland https://t.co/T0CcrCMjKF

By Anthony Fantano
Michael Stipe Debuts Solo Track, Nears Album Completion
SocialApr 24, 2026

Michael Stipe Debuts Solo Track, Nears Album Completion

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe debuts new solo track live, says he’s almost done with album https://t.co/GVR4r1EgF2

By Anthony Fantano
Amaia Performs with Chair‑crafted Flute at Tiny Desk
SocialApr 23, 2026

Amaia Performs with Chair‑crafted Flute at Tiny Desk

Watch Spanish singer Amaia play a flute made from a folding chair on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert https://t.co/6kQ2neBjAg

By Anthony Fantano
Ninajirachi Downplays Intent Behind 2025's Top Album
SocialApr 21, 2026

Ninajirachi Downplays Intent Behind 2025's Top Album

“I don’t think I was really trying to make some grand statement”: Ninajirachi on the aftermath of making one of 2025’s best albums https://t.co/BEIvatnqiJ

By Anthony Fantano
Luminous Kid and Okay Alright
SocialApr 21, 2026

Luminous Kid and Okay Alright

Luminous Kid teams up with Okay Alright for new track "the stars are lookin' down" https://t.co/fseyZjTpVI

By Anthony Fantano
Prince's Unreleased Track Surfaces on 10th Death Anniversary
SocialApr 21, 2026

Prince's Unreleased Track Surfaces on 10th Death Anniversary

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a new Prince track has emerged from the vault https://t.co/Uz8JvCOMch

By Anthony Fantano
1100+ Artists Call for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Inclusion
SocialApr 21, 2026

1100+ Artists Call for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Inclusion

More than 1100 artists and cultural workers issue open letter for Eurovision boycott over contest’s failure to exclude Israel https://t.co/fVOboQCIJB

By Anthony Fantano