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.

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
Loving Olivia Rodrigo’s New Track on New Music Friday
SocialApr 20, 2026

Loving Olivia Rodrigo’s New Track on New Music Friday

Digging the new Olivia Rodrigo track on New Music Friday with @giggens_ #fantano #reaction #oliviarodrigo

By Anthony Fantano
Magdalena Bay's 'Imaginal Disk' Debuts at 2026 Tribeca Festival
SocialApr 18, 2026

Magdalena Bay's 'Imaginal Disk' Debuts at 2026 Tribeca Festival

Magdalena Bay’s 'Imaginal Disk' movie will premiere this June at the 2026 Tribeca Festival https://t.co/MxyhjHE45o

By Anthony Fantano
Charli XCX Declares Dance Floor Dead, Turns to Rock
SocialApr 16, 2026

Charli XCX Declares Dance Floor Dead, Turns to Rock

Charli XCX begins rollout for 'BRAT' follow-up: "I think the dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music" https://t.co/fV73SlkdcS

By Anthony Fantano
Wired’s Latest Piece Is Irresponsibly Vapid and Stupid
SocialApr 14, 2026

Wired’s Latest Piece Is Irresponsibly Vapid and Stupid

one of the most stupid, irresponsible, and vapid headlines / pieces i’ve read from wired. shame.

By Anthony Fantano
Nine Inch Nails Teams with Boys Noize for New Album
SocialApr 8, 2026

Nine Inch Nails Teams with Boys Noize for New Album

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize announce Nine Inch Noize album prior to Coachella https://t.co/1ob44qaqWn

By Anthony Fantano
Otoboke Beaver Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
SocialApr 8, 2026

Otoboke Beaver Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

Otoboke Beaver releases first song in four years, "I Don’t Need To Be In Your Strike Zone" https://t.co/SIYkMwXY00

By Anthony Fantano
Zoh Amba Shifts to Bluesy Folk on New Album
SocialApr 8, 2026

Zoh Amba Shifts to Bluesy Folk on New Album

Free jazz saxophonist Zoh Amba announces new album 'Eyes Full', a pivot to bluesy folk songs https://t.co/RNFK4s9Y1i

By Anthony Fantano
Allegra Krieger Unveils Experimental Noise Surprise Album
SocialApr 7, 2026

Allegra Krieger Unveils Experimental Noise Surprise Album

Allegra Krieger explores her experimental noise side with surprise album ‘my heart is a gentle boxer’ https://t.co/Obnc1e2QYM

By Anthony Fantano