Today's Music Pulse
Jay‑Z Announces Dual Stadium Shows in Paris and Los Angeles for 2026
Roc Nation revealed that Jay‑Z will headline two massive stadium concerts in 2026: September 10 at Paris’s Stade de France, which seats roughly 80,000, and October 23 at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium, with a capacity of up to 100,000. The dates add to three sold‑out Yankee Stadium performances earlier this year, bringing his total live shows for 2026 to six.
Terror’s Scott Vogel Tells Us About His Favorite Buffalo & Current Hardcore Bands
Terror is set to release its new album *Still Suffer* on April 24 through Flatspot, featuring guest spots from Mindforce’s Jay Peta, God’s Hate’s Brody King, King Nine’s Dan Seely, and Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan. The record will be available on vinyl, CD and cassette via the BrooklynVegan shop. Ahead of the launch, vocalist Scott Vogel discussed his favorite Buffalo‑origin hardcore bands and highlighted current acts he respects. Terror will embark on an extensive 2026 North American tour with Pain of Truth, End It and Start Today, beginning April 22 and covering more than 40 dates.
“The Ladies All Loved It” – The Making of “Light My Fire”, By the Doors
“Light My Fire,” written by guitarist Robby Krieger over a weekend, became The Doors’ breakout hit thanks to Jim Morrison’s vocals, Ray Manzarek’s organ intro, and producer Paul Rothchild’s decisive edits. The original seven‑minute album version was trimmed to a...
DEVILDRIVER, FROZEN SOUL, GENGHIS TRON & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly "Top Tracks" playlist, spotlighting a mix of veteran and emerging metal acts. The list opens with DevilDriver’s comeback single “Dig Your Own Grave” and includes Frozen Soul’s new banger “DEATHWEAVER.” Listeners can stream the full...
LYNCH MOB Announces New Live Album 'The Final Ride'
Lynch Mob announced a live album titled “The Final Ride,” slated for release on May 29 2026 through Frontiers Music. The record captures a career‑spanning setlist recorded, mixed and mastered by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios, and will be issued on...
Meghan Trainor Cancels Get In Girl Tour: ‘This Is The Right Decision For My Family’
Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of her Get In Girl Tour, originally set to begin on June 12, 2026 and run through August 15, 2026, after reflecting on family priorities following the birth of her third child. The North American dates, which featured Swedish duo Icona Pop as the...
EDM Drives Easter Activity in Lagos’ Expanding Live Calendar
Lagos’ Easter weekend has evolved into a focused EDM surge, highlighted by the Homecoming festival’s April 2‑6 edition that leaned heavily on local talent. The festival’s HI‑FI rave platform emerged as a key draw, while Grammy‑winner Black Coffee headlined the...
RSTB Radio WGXC: April
RSTB’s weekly radio program "Crawl Out From The Fallout" released its April episode on WGXR, featuring a curated mix of indie and alternative tracks. The show highlights 30 songs from artists such as Herb Lore, Orcutt Shelley Miller with David...
Nas, Robert Glasper & Questlove Headline Roots Picnic London 2026
The Roots Picnic is launching its first international edition in London, scheduled for August 8‑9 2026 at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl. Headliners include Nas & The Roots on Saturday and Robert Glasper & Questlove on Sunday, with special guests such as Common, Anthony Hamilton and a curated...
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Announces European Tour With SHAGOR
American black metal band Abigail Williams announced a spring European tour, hitting the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. The lineup features frontman Ken Sorceron, guitarist Vance Valenzuela, bassist John Porada and new drummer Mike Heller, who replaced Gabe Seeber in 2025. Six...
Gratefulfest Locks in Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy and Others for July Gathering in Ohio
Gratefulfest announced its full July 2026 lineup, featuring Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy, and several regional jam bands. The three‑day event runs July 24‑26 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio, and will include skydivers, fire performers, and...
On The Verge: Clay Street Unit
Colorado‑born jamgrass sextet Clay Street Unit debuted their album *Sin & Squalor* on the Leo33 imprint, produced by Infamous Stringdusters banjoist Chris Pandolfi. The record follows their 2022 EP *A Mighty Fine Evening* and showcases a blend of roots, string‑laden...
PawPaw Rod Issues New Single “Lights Down Low” With Sherwyn
PawPaw Rod released the single “Lights Down Low,” featuring Sherwyn and produced by Two Fresh, delivering a laid‑back, airy R&B track. The song’s romantic theme marks a stylistic shift toward intimate storytelling. Alongside the release, Rod announced the Picture Day...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2016 Albums
Alternative Press asked readers to vote for the best albums of 2016, a year marked by high‑profile releases and the loss of icons like Prince, David Bowie and Phife Dawg. The poll placed Frank Iero and the Patience’s *Parachutes* at...
How Dan Fogelberg Made His Secret Dream Come True
Dan Fogelberg, fresh off the 1984 album *Windows and Walls* and the bluegrass‑leaning *High Country Snows*, staged a covert two‑week blues tour under the alias Frankie and the Aliens, playing Colorado dive bars before revealing his identity at a packed...
Iron & Wine: Hen’s Teeth
Sam Beam’s Iron & Wine releases "Hen’s Teeth," a companion piece to 2024’s "Light Verse" recorded in the same sessions. The album opens with the upbeat single “In Your Ocean,” and includes two collaborations with the I’m With Her trio. While the core...
Sofia Isella Shares Video for “The Chicken Is Naked and Afraid”
Los Angeles artist Sofia Isella has dropped her third independent EP, *Something is a shell .*, accompanied by a self‑directed video for the track “The Chicken is Naked and Afraid.” The 21‑year‑old has already logged more than 150 million streams and is...
RSI Recommends: Experiences To Catch At The Vinyl Pop Up in Mumbai This Record Store Day
Record Store Day will be celebrated in Mumbai on April 18, 2026 as The Vinyl Pop‑Up returns to Peace Haven in Bandra. The pop‑up will feature more than 5,000 licensed vinyl titles ranging from Led Zeppelin to Michael Jackson, alongside...
Why Customers Stop Coming to Your Store and What to Do About It
Retail leaders are losing customers because stores have abandoned distinct brand identities, or "lanes," and now all look and sound alike. The article draws parallels to iconic 60s‑70s singers who protected their unique styles, even at the cost of hit...
BABYMETAL Streams MAJOR LAZER Remix Of "From Me To U"
Babymetal has unveiled a Major Lazer remix of "From Me to U," the lead single from the upcoming METAL FORTH (DELUXE EDITION) slated for June 26 via Capitol Records. The deluxe release will also feature a Jordan Fish remix and...
Should Hip Hop Still Celebrate Afrika Bambaataa’s Legacy Despite The Allegations?
Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational hip‑hop pioneer who died recently, is commemorated on what would have been his 69th birthday, prompting a debate over honoring his legacy amid 2016 sexual‑abuse allegations. He founded the Universal Zulu Nation and released the genre‑shaping...
THROWN Returns With Groovy New Single "Split"
American metalcore outfit Thrown has broken a multi‑year silence with the release of their new single “Split,” which critics note carries a Korn‑style edge. The track marks the band’s first original material since their 2022 EP, reigniting interest among a...
Magus
The indie label Language of Stone, run by Greg and Jessica Weeks, has resurfaced with a new roster, highlighted by the duo’s latest project Magus. Their debut album “Music For Mandrax” expands the label’s 2000s psych‑folk roots into darker prog,...
Kamal. Releases New Single ‘I Don’t Care’
UK‑based singer‑songwriter Kamal. has released his new single “I Don’t Care,” a track that delves into emotional numbness after a personal loss. The song blends breakup‑style lyrics with existential reflections, showcasing a more nuanced side of the artist. Kamal. will...
IRON MAIDEN Will Not Attend The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony
British metal legends Iron Maiden have confirmed they will skip their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 14 because the band will be deep in the Australian leg of their 50th‑anniversary world tour. Manager Rod Smallwood said...
The Pretty Reckless Share Vulnerable New Track ‘Love Me’
The Pretty Reckless unveiled "Love Me," a slow‑burning, gruff rock track that reveals frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s raw, vulnerable side. The song, described as an emotional exorcism, hints at the darker tone of the forthcoming album DEAR GOD. Momsen explains the...
Boards of Canada Have a New Album? A Timeline of the Enigmatic Rollout
Boards of Canada, the Scottish electronic duo, have hinted at a new album after a 13‑year silence. The rollout began with a private confirmation in June 2022 and has since included cryptic Bleep statements, limited‑edition merch, and a revived Twoism anniversary...
The Source Magazine Remembers DJ Kay Slay ‘The Drama King’ Four Years Later
On April 17, 2022, DJ Kay Slay—known as “The Drama King”—died at 55 from COVID‑19 complications. A former graffiti artist featured in the 1983 *Style Wars* documentary, he later reshaped hip‑hop by pioneering the mixtape era. His *Streetsweeper* series and studio...
TND Staff Album Review: ‘Hotwire Trip Switch’ by Prince Daddy & The Hyena
Prince Daddy & The Hyena’s fourth album, Hotwire Trip Switch, marks a decisive shift from fifth‑wave emo toward a nostalgia‑driven pop‑punk sound. The record aims to be a “singles album,” delivering hook‑heavy tracks that echo early‑2000s teen‑comedy soundtracks while retaining...
HAWXX Announce New Album ‘The World Splits Open’
British metal band HAWXX announced its second album, "The World Splits Open," slated for release on June 26. The record was captured live over three weeks at Middlefarm Studios in Devon with producer Pete Miles, emphasizing raw, in‑room performances. The...
Champagne Problems? Punk Solutions Amyl and the Sniffers-Style
Australian punk vocalist Amy Louise Taylor filed a lawsuit against commercial photographer Jamie Nelson for selling fine‑art prints that used her name and likeness from a July 2025 Vogue Portugal shoot. Taylor alleges false endorsement under the Lanham Act and violations of...
A Lifetime in Motion – Bruce Rosenblum’s New Album “Never Too Late”
Bruce Rosenblum’s newly released album "Never Too Late" caps a 50‑year musical journey that spans folk, classical, and jazz. The record, assembled from songs written between 2020 and 2024, showcases acoustic guitar‑driven arrangements enriched by clarinet, pedal steel, and string...
Ezra Collective Re-Issue Debut EP ‘Chapter 7’ For Its 10th Anniversary
British jazz outfit Ezra Collective marks the 10th anniversary of their debut EP ‘Chapter 7’ with a re‑issue. The EP is now streaming, available direct‑to‑consumer on vinyl, and will see a wider retail vinyl release on June 5. The group, the first...
Jesse Lynn Madera Shares Dewy-Eyed Single ‘Woke Up In LA’
American singer‑songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera has released her new single “Woke Up in LA” through Big Fat Dress. The folk‑inflected track, written over a decade, explores the emotional push‑pull of living between Los Angeles and New York and themes of loneliness and...
Legendary 'The Gambler' Songwriter Don Schlitz Dead at 73
Legendary country songwriter Don Schlitz, best known for penning Kenny Rogers’ 1978 hit “The Gambler,” died at 73 after a sudden illness. Over a five‑decade career he amassed 25 No. 1 songs and 50 top‑10 hits, earning multiple CMA, ACM and...
Cardi B Launches First Tour in Six Years with Little Miss Drama Arena Run
Grammy‑winning rapper Cardi B announced the Little Miss Drama Tour, her first headline arena run in six years, spanning more than 30 U.S. dates. The tour supports her sophomore album Am I The Drama?, set for release on September 19,...
Eve Maret, “Diamond Cutter”
Eve Maret’s new album Diamond Cutter fuses electronic dance music with church‑inspired lyrical mantras, creating a transcendent listening experience. The record opens with vocal‑driven tracks that repeat mantra‑like phrases before shifting to an instrumental second half, stripping personal narrative in...
Exploring Rhythm, Noise, and New Music with Analog Tara
Took a walk with ANALOG TARA and learned so much about the teachings of Pauline Oliveros, the boundaries between rhythm and noise, the long path of electronic musicking and more Tara’s fabulous new recording, Life of the Mother, is out today https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/going-where-the-work-needs-to-go
Exploring Gaga’s ‘Jewels N’ Drugs’
I wrote about Lady Gaga's "Jewels N' Drugs" for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/hKH7A1c33R
Interview: Zee Nxumalo Wants You To Dance
Zee Nxumalo, the Swazi‑South African singer who topped South Africa’s streaming charts for female artists in 2025, is set to release her new EP ‘IZINJA ZAM’ next week. The project, created with Durban’s Dlala Thukzin, aims to deliver dance‑floor anthems...
Camper Van Beethoven’s ‘Tusk’ Double Vinyl Drops Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Record Store Day. Get the double vinyl reissue of Camper Van Beethoven’s Tusk. https://t.co/jiilVQcjce
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Music Live on Apple Music
9am LA time.. @oliviarodrigo will be on the radio show to chat about her new music. Tune in live and free on @AppleMusic to hear it first: https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Shopify Meets Streaming: How Single Helps Artists Sell Music Directly to Fans
Single has launched a Shopify‑based platform that lets musicians sell music, stream releases, host live‑stream tickets, and run fan subscriptions from a single storefront. The tool merges commerce, content, and community, enabling chart‑eligible sales that feed directly into official rankings....
11 Albums Only Unfold in Headphone Detail
11 albums that only truly reveal themselves through headphones. These are records built in the details — and the details are worth every second. https://t.co/T0GjIi4lHw
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Summer's Catchiest Lyric with “Drop Dead”
Olivia Rodrigo just dropped "Drop Dead," the lead single from 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' filmed at Versailles and built around the best pop lyric you'll hear all summer. https://t.co/y6Qr8X8PYn
The Maureens Share Don’t Give Up
Meritorio Records has released a preview of Maureens' new single “Don’t Give Up,” slated for official release on May 29. The track serves as the opening song for the band’s upcoming album, which is expected to drop at the end...
At Woodstock ’99, Phone Screens Might've Saved Us
Woodstock 99 might be the rare instance where more people staring at their phones rather than living "completely in the moment" might have been preferable.
Record Store Day 2026 Delivers Epic Live Album Drops
Blur live at the Budokan. Dead Or Alive's Youthquake Tour. Madonna's Confessions Tour live from London. Record Store Day 2026 just keeps delivering. The complete list is here: https://t.co/LWEmqSC2ep
Legendary Country Songwriter Don Schlitz Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, who wrote "The Gambler," "Forever and Ever, Amen," and 22 other number-one country hits, died April 16 in Nashville at 73. Country music will be sorting through what he left behind for generations. https://t.co/Ukbx8u6ggX
April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney Releases Debut Solo Album
The first solo album by Paul McCartney, "McCartney," was released on this date April 17 in 1970. #OTD #BeatlesGuterman https://t.co/FR5bg1FE4s
Celine Dion Returns with New Song and Paris Residency
Celine Dion just dropped "Dansons," her first new song in years, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman. A 16-show Paris residency follows in September and October 2026. Welcome back. https://t.co/Lbbthcqg4I