Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Portrayal of Guilt Drop Pummeling Single ‘Total Black’
British hardcore outfit Portrayal of Guilt has released the single “Total Black” as a final preview of their upcoming fourth album, Beginning Of The End, slated for April 24, 2026. The track showcases the band’s increasingly experimental approach, joining a 11‑song lineup that includes a Slim Guerilla feature. Alongside the album launch, the group announced an extensive North American tour spanning April and May, sharing bills with acts such as Street Sects and The Infinity Ring. Artwork for the record employs a double‑exposure visual that hints at the album’s darker, genre‑bending direction.
Martin Phillips – ‘Keith Tippett MUJICIAN – The Authorised Biography’
Martin Phillips has released an authorized biography of pioneering British jazz pianist Keith Tippett, titled "Mujician," in a limited‑edition hardback of 328 pages. The book, limited to 1,000 copies and priced at £25 (≈$32), combines thematic chapters, a comprehensive discography,...
Club Duo PPJ Unleash New ‘Joker’ EP
French duo PPJ has released their new EP "Joker" on Paris‑based label Recherche & Développement. The record blends neoperreo, Miami bass and live instrumentation, creating a hybrid indie‑electronic sound. The EP follows the club‑ready single "Coeur," which received regular spins on...
Live at Rolling Rock 2001
Rhino Records issued a limited‑edition Stone Temple Pilots live album recorded on August 4, 2001 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, as part of Record Store Day 2026. The set captures the band mid‑tour for their Shangri‑La Dee Da album, mixing classic hits with later tracks such as...
Ava Mirzadegan – Pavement
Iranian‑American singer‑songwriter Ava Mirzadegan is issuing her long‑shelved album *For the Light* on May 10 through the new Vital Records imprint. The record, conceived amid personal bereavement and the recent illegal invasion of Iran, remains unfinished but is being released as...
The Strokes End Coachella with Anti‑War Video, Igniting Global Debate
The Strokes concluded their Coachella weekend‑two set with a politically charged video denouncing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran and Gaza. The montage, paired with frontman Julian Casablancas repeatedly chanting “What side are you standing on?”, has sparked a heated online...
Watch Ninajirachi Debut New Porter Robinson Remix with Underscores at Coachella
Australian hyperpop star Ninajirachi closed Coachella’s second weekend by debuting a new Porter Robinson remix alongside indie‑electronic act Underscores. The surprise set featured a live rework of Robinson’s 2024 track “Perfect Pinterest Garden,” which the producer later hailed on X...
Paramore’s Hayley Williams Responds to Rumours She’s on Beyoncé’s ‘Act III’ Amid Rock Rumours
Hayley Williams, frontwoman of Paramore, addressed fan speculation that she will appear on Beyoncé’s upcoming “Act III” album during a concert in Silver Spring, Maryland. Beyoncé’s second act, “Cowboy Carter,” wrapped a $407.6 million, 32‑show tour, intensifying rumors that Act III will shift...
Kris Drever – Doing This For Love
Kris Drever released his tenth solo album, Doing This For Love, on April 10, 2026. The record features ten songs that meditate on early‑morning labor, love, and change, blending traditional Scottish folk with industrial‑noise textures. Drever collaborates with a roster of vocalists...
Beth Orton Announces New Album ‘The Ground Above’
British singer‑songwriter Beth Orton will issue her self‑produced album *The Ground Above* on June 26 through Partisan Records. The record features collaborations with New York’s Nick Hakim and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner, and is split into a fragmented first half that...
How ‘Event Cinema’ Is Bridging India’s Global Concert Gap
Indian cinema chain PVR INOX turned concert films into "event cinema," screening BTS's Arirang live viewing across more than 20 cities on April 11, 2026. The debut achieved an average 54% seat occupancy, prompting a second Tokyo‑based screening a week...
Live Gallery: Miguel – O2 Academy Brixton, London
Miguel, the LA‑born R&B pioneer, returned to the stage at London’s O₂ Academy Brixton, delivering a performance that blended his new material with classic hits. The show followed the release of *Caos*, his first studio album in eight years, which...
Bob Spitz Proves the Rolling Stones Are Rock's Greatest Band in Magnificent New Biography
Bob Spitz’s new 704‑page biography, "The Rolling Stones: The Biography," chronicles the band’s evolution from a 1963 London blues act to their 2024 "Hackney Diamonds" tour. The book revisits iconic moments like the creation of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"...
75,000 AI-Generated Tracks Now Flood Deezer Daily, Representing 44% of All New Music Uploaded to the Platform, Says Streamer
Deezer reports that it now receives roughly 75,000 AI‑generated tracks each day, accounting for 44% of all new uploads. The daily influx has risen from 60,000 in January and 50,000 in November, pushing monthly AI uploads past 2 million. While AI...
Cream Announce a Super Deluxe Edition of Wheels Of Fire
Cream’s iconic 1967 album Wheels of Fire will be reissued on June 12 as a 5‑CD super deluxe box set and a 3‑LP expanded‑in‑the‑studio edition through UMR/Polydor. The collection restores the original mono tapes thought lost, adds a phase‑corrected stereo mix, alternate mixes,...
The Monday Morning Brew #151 (Playlist)
Monday Morning Brew #151 presents a curated indie‑folk playlist anchored by Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell’s cover of the Marshall Tucker Band’s “Ab’s Song.” The mix spans veteran songwriters like Meg Baird and Sam Amidon to newer voices such as Rozi Plain, highlighting Appalachian‑inspired...
Thrown Return With Blisteringly Urgent Single ‘Split’
Swedish metalcore outfit Thrown has returned with the single “Split,” their first new release since the 2024 debut album Excessive Guilt. The track delivers some of the band’s tightest breakdowns yet, pairing blistering aggression with lyrics about self‑doubt and losing...
ADÉLA’s ‘KGB’ Is An Avowal Of Her Pop Credentials
Slovak singer‑songwriter ADÉLA has dropped her first 2026 offering, the single “KGB,” through Capitol Records. The dance‑pop anthem, infused with tech‑house flair, serves as a preview of her upcoming debut album. Co‑produced by industry heavyweights Blake Slatkin, Dylan Brady and The Dare, the...
Nervous Bride – Getaway
Nervous Bride, the indie electronic act led by Bruce William Ewing, dropped the single “Getaway” in 2026. The track channels 1980s New Order‑style synths while layering brass for a warmer, emotive texture. Critics highlighted the song’s emotional depth and nostalgic yet...
Lillian Leadbetter Shares Dreamy ‘Untethered Alchemy’
Lillian Leadbetter has released "Untethered Alchemy," the lead single from her forthcoming album, recorded at Vermont’s Bunkerhill Studios. The three‑minute folk‑pop track showcases her soft vocals, acoustic guitar, and introspective lyrics that aim to connect with listeners on a personal...
Pavey Ark Release More Time, More Speed For RSD 2026
British indie‑folk duo Pavey Ark has issued their new album “More Time, More Speed” for Record Store Day 2026. Recorded in a converted farm building in East Yorkshire and mixed by Paul Butler, the record leans on spacious finger‑picked guitar,...
Karol G Brings Out J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Peso Pluma at Coachella — and Announces Tour
Karol G closed her second Coachella set by announcing a world tour supporting her fourth album, Tropicoqueta, after becoming the first Latina to headline the festival’s weekend one. The finale featured surprise guests J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Peso Pluma and Becky G, underscoring her...
Clarsy Mae Is The ‘People’s Princess’
Irish singer‑songwriter Clarsy Mae, now based in Berlin, has released her new pop single “People’s Princess.” The track showcases minimalist production with snapping finger beats and an assertive vocal delivery that underscores the song’s theme of reclaiming narrative control. Mae,...
Jon Hassell
Jon Hassell, the Memphis‑born trumpeter and composer who studied with Karlheinz Stockhausen, pioneered a genre he called “fourth world,” merging electronic experimentation with global musical vocabularies. His 1977 album Vernal Equinox fused synthesizers, world rhythms, and jazz improvisation, while the...
"It Was an Embarrassment, but We Were Desperate for the Cash."How Thin Lizzy Saved Their Career by Recording an Album...
In late 1972 Thin Lizzy faced contract termination after two commercial flops. To stay afloat, they accepted a £1,000 (≈$1,250) offer from budget label Stereo Gold Award to record four Deep Purple covers under the pseudonym Funky Junction. The album, priced at 50p and sold...
Twin Strings, Premanjali, Inayat, Chaos and All The Songs to Know This Week
Rolling Stone India’s weekly roundup spotlights a surge of new Indian releases, ranging from heavy‑metal anthems to experimental pop. Notably, thrash veterans Chaos unveil “It’s Time for War,” a teaser for their forthcoming album *Bane of Humanity*. Kochi’s Aprils Away...
Eurovision 2026: Estonia
Estonia’s entry for Eurovision 2026 is the veteran pop‑rock trio Vanilla Ninja, performing the new single “Too Epic To Be True.” The band, formed in 2002, previously scored chart hits across Central Europe and represented Switzerland in 2005, finishing eighth....
Bleak Streak – “Peak Bleak”
Swedish indie rock duo Bleak Streak dropped their new album *Peak Bleak* last month, featuring the title track as its lead single. The record mixes slacker‑style guitars reminiscent of The Replacements with jangly 90s indie vibes and dual male‑female vocals...
Naná Rizinni – Epiblast
Brazilian drummer‑producer Naná Rizinni is set to release her new album *Epiblast* through Bridge The Gap. The record, co‑produced with London saxophonist Mark Cake over two years, reflects her move from São Paulo to London, new parenthood, and the grief of...
"Mommy, Who’s More Famous, You or Bob Dylan?"
Bob Dylan’s second night of the 1976 Rolling Thunder tour saw him retreat to familiar material, replaying five songs from the 1975 set, including a solo rendition of “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Joan Baez, backstage for the Miami News, painted the...
Polhawan – “No Sweat”
British indie band Polhawan has dropped “No Sweat,” the lead single from their forthcoming debut EP, Wild Mountain Time. The track fuses vintage psych‑rock energy with art‑rock and folk textures, creating a mysterious, modern‑era sound. Front‑man Tim Rowing‑Parker penned the...
Ionnalee – “Bottomless Blue”
Swedish audiovisual artist Jonna Lee, under the solo moniker Ionnalee, has released the single “bottomless blue.” The track serves as the first glimpse of the ambitious, three‑part audiovisual project Mouth of a River, slated to unfold across three interconnected albums...
The Lives of Famous Men – “Parallel Lives”
The Lives of Famous Men, an Alaska‑origin indie rock outfit now based in Los Angeles, will drop their new album *End Times Elevator Music* this Friday. The release is led by the single “Parallel Lives,” which fuses 90s indie‑rock vibes...
"I've Got a Couple of Ideas I've Been Working on for Quite some Time": Fred Durst Wants to Set up...
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst announced plans to launch a new music gathering aimed at artists who never receive Coachella invitations. The idea emerged in a public reply to Lil Wayne’s tweet about being consistently excluded from major events. Durst hinted at multiple...
MTV 120 Minutes Reveals Voodoo Lady Video Nightmare
WEEN on MTV's 120 Minutes 03/05/1995 describing the making of the Voodoo Lady music video. Nightmare fuel for sure. Always wishing these dudes the best, their music corresponds with a very happy period in my life in the late 90s/early...
Tribute to Guru on Anniversary of His Passing
On the anniversary of Guru's death, a re-up from the archives, paying tribute to the gifted unlimited rhymes universal. https://t.co/YxJd7MGAK9
Loman – “Deaf & Numb”
French electronic artist Loman has dropped the EP *Fallen on Deaf Ears*, featuring the opening track “Deaf & Numb.” The song blends darkwave, synth‑rock, and gothic tones with dance‑floor energy, aiming for a trance‑like, late‑night drive vibe. Loman released the...
Washing Machina – “The Top”
Swedish indie outfit Washing Machina has released the single “The Top,” a moody blend of 90s dream‑rock and power pop that showcases the band’s restrained Scandinavian aesthetic. The track serves as a preview for their sophomore album, Before My Mind...
Fleur Bleu·e – “Surrender”
French dream‑pop duo Fleur bleu·e is set to release their sophomore album, Question Marked Upon The World, in spring 2026 through Chicago‑based indie label Sunday Records. The band has debuted the album’s lead single “Surrender,” a wistful track that chronicles...
CAVS – “First Light”
Melbourne‑based project CAVS, led by King Gizzard drummer Michael Cavanagh, has unveiled the single “First Light” as a preview of his sophomore album *Sojourn*, slated for release on April 24 via the independent p(doom) records label. The track mixes 70s...
Taroug – “Mides”
German‑Tunisian electronic producer Taroug has released his new album *Chott* on Denovali Records, featuring the track “Mides.” The song aims to capture the heat and landscape of his Tunisian homeland through cinematic synths and rhythmic flourishes. *Chott* is available for...
New Release Feels Instantly Like Their Definitive Album
Man, this is really something. Probably too early to say this but I'll say it anyway: It seems instantly like their definitive album. https://t.co/GlGGcwFpuH
Surtsey – “Limerence”
Missouri‑based indie rock outfit Surtsey has dropped a new single titled “Limerence.” The track fuses alt‑rock grit with country‑tinged folk and a dash of garage rock, drawing sonic comparisons to Pinegrove, Wednesday, MJ Lenderman and Alex G. Its dynamic arrangement shifts midway,...
Afroman Turns Fake Raid Into Iconic Diss Anthems
This is the story of how Afroman turned a bogus police raid into some of the greatest diss songs of the decade - and in the process made himself a modern day civil liberties hero. Lemon pound cake will never...
Blur’s Alex James Bringing ‘Britpop Classical’ Tour to Australia
Blur bassist Alex James announced his ‘Britpop Classical’ tour will land in Australia this November, featuring orchestral renditions of iconic Britpop tracks. The six‑city run will start on the Gold Coast and travel through Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth....
Unexpected Norah Jones‑Josh Homme Duet Delivers Needed Magic
Video: Norah Jones and Josh Homme covering "Somethin' Stupid" live in Los Angeles. A pairing nobody predicted and everybody needed. https://t.co/nnudZvZTjF
Robber Robber Unveils Second Album ‘Two Wheels Move the Soul’ with Burlington Launch Show
Burlington‑based rock quartet Robber Robber announced the release of their second album, “Two Wheels Move the Soul,” and will mark the debut with a live show at BCA Studios. The record expands the band’s blend of rock, punk and alternative,...
Middle‑Aged Dad Jam Band Delivers Wild, Brilliant Copacabana Cover
The Middle Aged Dad Jam Band's cover of "Copacabana" is on YouTube now. Ken Marino, David Wain, and a lineup that includes Hamilton's Jon Spurney and a trumpeter who's played with Ghostface Killah. It's completely unhinged and completely brilliant. https://t.co/egbg269jRp
David Byrne's "Drivers License" Cover Tops UK Vinyl Chart
David Byrne scores his first U.K. #1 as his cover of "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo debuts atop both the Official Vinyl Singles and Physical Singles charts. https://t.co/aWb8DwpfRx
City of the Sun ~ Under the Moon
City of the Sun, a Brooklyn‑based quartet, released their sophomore album *Under the Moon*, a largely instrumental record that fuses desert‑southwest ambience with California‑coast rock. The album’s cinematic tracks—ranging from spaghetti‑western tones in “Un Disparo al Corazón” to the hook‑laden...