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

The Strokes Announce “Reality Awaits” Release Details
SocialApr 7, 2026

The Strokes Announce “Reality Awaits” Release Details

The Strokes unveil date (June 26), cover art, and tracklist for new album 'Reality Awaits', "Going Shopping" out now https://t.co/EkBAfphQBe

By Anthony Fantano
Mysterious VHS Tapes Hint at Boards of Canada Return
SocialApr 7, 2026

Mysterious VHS Tapes Hint at Boards of Canada Return

Mysterious VHS tapes seemingly point to the return of Scottish duo Boards of Canada https://t.co/ee2jnzoXWt

By Anthony Fantano
Chad Gilbert Turns Cancer Struggle Into Musical Hope
SocialApr 7, 2026

Chad Gilbert Turns Cancer Struggle Into Musical Hope

Chad Gilbert talks turning cancer struggles 'into something positive' on latest New Found Glory record https://t.co/YcsTGxrVlJ

By Anthony Fantano
The Strokes Debut “Going Shopping” Via Mailed Cassette.
SocialApr 7, 2026

The Strokes Debut “Going Shopping” Via Mailed Cassette.

The Strokes share new song “Going Shopping” via cassette shipped to fans and debut it live in San Francisco https://t.co/xR4PZL1svu

By Anthony Fantano
Underground Track ‘Ever Since U Left Me’ Gains Buzz
SocialApr 6, 2026

Underground Track ‘Ever Since U Left Me’ Gains Buzz

Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Ever Since U Left Me" by Max B and French Montana https://t.co/fcMRObY6aR

By Anthony Fantano
Bully Hits #1; Deluxe Album Announced, Lauryn Hill Joins Ye
SocialApr 6, 2026

Bully Hits #1; Deluxe Album Announced, Lauryn Hill Joins Ye

‘Bully’ debuts at No. 1 according to gamma., deluxe album announced; Lauryn Hill records vocals for Ye https://t.co/CttMQ4acfs

By Anthony Fantano
Weezer Drops Lead Single Shine Again
SocialApr 1, 2026

Weezer Drops Lead Single Shine Again

Weezer share lead single “Shine Again” from upcoming Kenneth Blume and Klas Åhlund-produced album https://t.co/ZBXcepd7Ru

By Anthony Fantano
Sleeper Hit Showdown: Juvenile Vs. Don Toliver
SocialMar 31, 2026

Sleeper Hit Showdown: Juvenile Vs. Don Toliver

Sleeper Hit Support Group: "B.B.B." by Juvenile feat. Megan Thee Stallion VS. "Call Back" by Don Toliver https://t.co/euLE7aNu33

By Anthony Fantano
Over 60 Contributors Boost New Immigration Defence Project
SocialMar 31, 2026

Over 60 Contributors Boost New Immigration Defence Project

Lucy Liyou, Allegra Krieger, MIZU, and 60 more contribute to new Immigration Defence Project benefit record https://t.co/RYVBKxBxiW

By Anthony Fantano
Lambrini Girls Slam Epstein Class in New Single
SocialMar 31, 2026

Lambrini Girls Slam Epstein Class in New Single

Lambrini Girls put the Epstein class on blast with new single "Cult of Celebrity" https://t.co/5SOiTEwBg6

By Anthony Fantano
Joan As Police Woman Marks 20 Years with Reimagined Album
SocialMar 31, 2026

Joan As Police Woman Marks 20 Years with Reimagined Album

Joan As Police Woman celebrates 20 years of her debut LP with ‘Real Life Evolution’ reworks https://t.co/3hb89t5hhZ

By Anthony Fantano
Bob Dylan Draft Lyrics in Ginsberg Book to Fetch $53K
SocialMar 31, 2026

Bob Dylan Draft Lyrics in Ginsberg Book to Fetch $53K

Draft Bob Dylan lyrics found in Allen Ginsberg book expected to fetch up to $53,000 at auction https://t.co/fQojnxDsir

By Anthony Fantano
Los Thuthanaka Maps Sun's Life Cycle in 'Waq’a'
SocialMar 31, 2026

Los Thuthanaka Maps Sun's Life Cycle in 'Waq’a'

Los Thuthanaka chart the life cycle of the sun on new project 'Waq'a', out Friday https://t.co/eXaR7keg2N

By Anthony Fantano
Goose Pays Tribute to Bob Weir with Saturday Night Jam
SocialMar 30, 2026

Goose Pays Tribute to Bob Weir with Saturday Night Jam

Goose honor Bob Weir with “One More Saturday Night” at Jam In The Streets https://t.co/dRdJDnjMjG

By Anthony Fantano
Gelli Haha Likens Parachute to Gaga’s Disco Stick
SocialMar 26, 2026

Gelli Haha Likens Parachute to Gaga’s Disco Stick

"My parachute is like Gaga's disco stick": Gelli Haha on Lady Gaga, Hula Hoops, and trampoline choreo https://t.co/L2kEXSDqpx

By Anthony Fantano
Penelope Trappes Assembles Star Artists for Requiem Reworked
SocialMar 26, 2026

Penelope Trappes Assembles Star Artists for Requiem Reworked

Penelope Trappes recruits Julia Holter, Midwife, Gazelle Twin, and more for 'OPVS NOVUM: A Requiem Reworked' https://t.co/QPkcTeXZb7

By Anthony Fantano
Snail Mail Dismisses “Sad Girl” Label, Talks Surgery
SocialMar 25, 2026

Snail Mail Dismisses “Sad Girl” Label, Talks Surgery

"I don't feel like it really benefited anybody": Snail Mail on rejecting the "sad girl" genre, vocal surgery, and the Goo https://t.co/OHnnvHdjqB

By Anthony Fantano
Dave Grohl Reveals 430 Therapy Sessions, Feels Hawkins’ Presence
SocialMar 20, 2026

Dave Grohl Reveals 430 Therapy Sessions, Feels Hawkins’ Presence

Dave Grohl has attended 430 therapy sessions, says he has been "visited" by Taylor Hawkins https://t.co/B8uPUX3Hvo

By Anthony Fantano
Eclectic Indie and Pop Gems in Weekly Roundup
SocialMar 19, 2026

Eclectic Indie and Pop Gems in Weekly Roundup

Angine de Poitrine, beabadoobee, Black Country New Road, Rick Astley | Weekly Track Roundup: 3/15/26 https://t.co/Ff3Tb5WeNo

By Anthony Fantano
Jay‑Z to Mark Album Anniversaries with Two Yankee Stadium Shows
SocialMar 18, 2026

Jay‑Z to Mark Album Anniversaries with Two Yankee Stadium Shows

Jay-Z to celebrate 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint' anniversaries with back-to-back Yankee Stadium shows https://t.co/TAwhMr19qn

By Anthony Fantano
Prince Daddy & The
SocialMar 18, 2026

Prince Daddy & The

Prince Daddy & The Hyena release new single “4-03-04_Birthday_B4” from upcoming album 'Hotwire Trip Switch' https://t.co/4nVPrHJIzt

By Anthony Fantano
Beabadoobee and The Marías Release Dreamy New Single
SocialMar 12, 2026

Beabadoobee and The Marías Release Dreamy New Single

Beabadoobee teams up with The Marías for new single “All I Did Was Dream of You” https://t.co/6951luy7LB

By Anthony Fantano
Iceage Waited, Finally Revives Indie Rock Algorithmically
SocialMar 11, 2026

Iceage Waited, Finally Revives Indie Rock Algorithmically

iceage could have hit geese levels of hype, but they waited til last year to make indie rock legal in the algorithm again

By Anthony Fantano
Kanye's SoFi Stadium Show Tests Hollywood's Forgiveness
SocialMar 10, 2026

Kanye's SoFi Stadium Show Tests Hollywood's Forgiveness

Is Hollywood ready for Kanye West again? His SoFi Stadium show may be the test https://t.co/FvjT5B0eSQ

By Anthony Fantano
Lorelei Unveils Super Deluxe Box, Drops Cover
SocialMar 9, 2026

Lorelei Unveils Super Deluxe Box, Drops Cover

This Is Lorelei announces 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star' Super Deluxe, shares Power Snatch cover of "Perfect Hand" https://t.co/imj5ZVJDZ6

By Anthony Fantano
Michael Stipe Returns, Performs Two Songs After 20 Years
SocialMar 8, 2026

Michael Stipe Returns, Performs Two Songs After 20 Years

Michael Stipe sings "These Days" and "The Great Beyond" for the first time in nearly two decades https://t.co/0Gyy1gwdWk

By Anthony Fantano