Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The incident was reported by Deadline and corroborated by Clash Music.
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 Grammy honors. Schlitz was the first non‑performing songwriter inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and a 2017 inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame. His influence endures through the Bluebird Café’s songwriter‑in‑the‑round tradition.
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
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...
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....
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...
Lee “Scratch”Perry & Mouse on Mars :: Rockcurry
Lee "Scratch" Perry, the legendary dub pioneer, has teamed up with electronic duo Mouse on Mars to release the single "Rockcurry." The track opens their forthcoming album *Spatial, No Problem*, slated for a June 5 release on Domino Record Co....
WATCH: Xdinary Heroes’ Stratospheric Video For Stunning New Track ‘Voyager’
Xdinary Heroes dropped their eighth mini‑album “DEAD AND,” spotlighting the soaring track “Voyager” with a high‑budget, space‑themed music video. The visual pairs cinematic imagery with the band’s expansive rock sound, underscoring a new artistic era. The group announced a UK...
MacGregor Burns Shares Lay Down on Me + Drops My Corner
MacGregor Burns has dropped his new album *My Corner*, positioning himself as a distinctive voice in a market flooded with singer‑songwriters. The record fuses traditional American songwriting with a punk‑rock edge, delivering both mellow tracks and high‑energy pop‑rock moments. Critics...
Remington Super 60 Return with Time to Breathe
Norwegian electronic outfit Remington Super 60 has broken a multi‑year silence with a new single titled “Time to Breathe.” The track opens with a heavy, club‑oriented bass pulse that drives the mix, while the chorus shifts into a shimmering modern‑disco groove....
Readers’ Pick: Fantastic Cat – Cat Out of Hell
Twangville’s weekly Readers’ Pick poll for the week of April 10, 2026 identified Fantastic Cat’s “Cat Out of Hell” as the top new release, garnering 32% of the 13 votes cast. The poll attracted 41 participants who evaluated 12 releases, with Gurf...
Cassyette Shares New Hedonistic Anthem ‘Oops (It’s a Bad Idea)’
British indie‑pop artist Cassyette has released a new single titled “Oops (it’s a bad idea),” blending early‑2000s pop‑rock vibes with modern electronica. The track serves as her first new music since the November 2025 deluxe album “This World Still Fucking...
Ella Langley Hosts TikTok In-App Album Experience
Ella Langley celebrates her sophomore album "Dandelion" with a TikTok in‑app album experience, turning the platform into a direct release channel. She made history as the first female artist to simultaneously lead the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country...
Wendy Eisenberg :: S/T
The article reviews Wendy Eisenberg’s debut release “S/T,” describing it as a musical Bildungsroman that weaves mature reflections on faded dreams, family dynamics, mortality, and self‑reinvention. The writer praises the work’s lyrical depth and experimental textures, positioning it as a...
Hana Lili ‘Hana’ | Track By Track
British indie‑rock singer‑songwriter Hana Lili has dropped a five‑track EP titled “Hana,” each song dissected in a candid track‑by‑track interview. The collection ranges from piano‑driven breakup ballad “Undress Me” to the genre‑bending “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer,” which fuses humor with...
Spotify Roll Out Its Own AI-Transparency Feature in Beta
Spotify has begun beta testing an AI‑transparency feature that lets artists disclose how artificial intelligence contributed to their tracks, adding specific credits for vocals, lyrics, or production in the Song Credits view. The rollout depends on artists voluntarily sharing this...
Djrum, Laurel Halo and More Remix Lyra Pramuk on New Release
Lyra Pramuk is set to release Hymnal (Resung), a six‑track remix EP arriving in June that reimagines songs from her 2025 album Hymnal. The project features contributions from electronic luminaries Djrum, Laurel Halo, John Tejada, and Verraco, among others. Pramuk...
Add to Playlist: The Sweaty, Unvarnished Electropop of Punchbag and the Week’s Best New Tracks
British sibling duo Punchbag returns with the EP I Am Obsessed, expanding their wonky‑pop roots into darker, arena‑ready electropop. The record balances gritty tracks like “I Love This!” with the politically tinged ballad “Playing God,” showcasing a more polished melodic approach. The article also curates...
Behind The Single: Justė, Jaxstyle, Jon – “Turn The Lights Off”
On November 7 2025, Lithuanian vocalist Justė teamed with Dutch producer Jaxstyle and UK DJ Jon to release the club‑ready single “Turn The Lights Off.” The track, issued through Spinnin’ Records under Warner Music Group, reimagines a classic 1990s electronic anthem with...
Madonna Reveals Cover for 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II' Ahead of July Release
Madonna announced the visual identity of her upcoming album, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II,' releasing the cover on social media. The record, a sequel to her 2005 club classic, drops July 3 and marks her first full-length release...
Netflix’s Kylie Minogue Docuseries: Everything We Know About the “Tell-All” Project
Netflix is set to launch a three‑part docuseries titled *Kylie* that chronicles Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue’s four‑decade career and the promotion of her recent *Tension* albums. The series, directed by Emmy‑winner Michael Harte and produced by Ventureland, emerged after...
Universal Music Group Launches Everything Jazz, a New Global Digital Platform for Jazz Music and Culture
Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz division launched Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. Developed with major labels including Blue Note, Verve, Impulse! and ECM, the service combines catalog and...
Justin Bieber Rakes in $5m in Coachella Merch Sales
Justin Bieber’s Skylrk brand broke Coachella merchandise records, pulling in more than $5 million (≈ €4.25 million) across the two‑day festival—over twice the previous high of $1.7 million. The sales were driven by a dedicated pop‑up shop and the standard artist merch tent, offering...
TOMORA Are the Dance-Pop Superduo Out to ‘Connect Unexpected People’
British electronic legend Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and Norwegian art‑pop singer AURORA have launched a new collaborative project called TOMORA, debuting their album "Come Closer" on April 17, 2024. The duo’s partnership grew from mutual admiration of each...
TXT’s ‘Stick with You’ Is a Dreamy Song of Longing
South Korean boy band TXT released “Stick with You” as the lead single from their seventh mini‑album 7th Year: When the Wind Pauses in the Thorns. The track pairs airy, minimalist production with breathy vocals to convey anxiety, loyalty, and a...
New Cheap Trick Album Shows They're Far From 'All Washed Up'
Cheap Trick, the 1970s‑era power‑pop band, released its 21st studio album “All Washed Up” in November, proving the group is far from retired. The trio of original members—Robin Zander, Tom Petersson and Rick Nielsen—continue touring, averaging 75 shows a year...
🎧 Approved: Kat Duma
Serbian‑Canadian artist Kat Duma has dropped her new single "Mirrored Water," a track that fuses dub‑leaning rhythms with ethereal pop textures and a restrained, Madonna‑esque vocal delivery. Inspired by the stillness of Kyoto’s Sagano temple ponds, the song evokes a...
Alcyona Mick & Liam Noble – ‘Distant Plains’
Alcyona Mick and Liam Noble released *Distant Plains*, a seven‑track album of two‑piano improvisations recorded under the direction of activist artist Penny Rimbaud. The project draws on Leonard Bernstein’s recording of Holst’s *The Planets* as a stimulus, prompting the pianists...
Abigail Snail – Rad Berms
Abigail Snail’s debut album “Rad Berms” unites members of Reciprocate, Sly & The Family Drone, and veteran reed player James Allsopp in a spontaneous, genre‑defying jam. Tracks such as “Soul Berm” fuse avant‑rock, free‑jazz skronk and garage‑rock vocals while keeping...
The New Cue #584 April 16: Boards Of Canada, Matt Berry Trio, Massive Attack, Alex Cameron, Kurt Vile, NewDad, The...
The New Cue’s latest Recommender edition spotlights two standout releases: the Matt Berry Trio’s jazz‑infused single “Everything’s Peachy” from the Acid Jazz label, and Australian garage‑punk outfit The Gnomes’ new EP “More.” The newsletter also reminds readers that full access costs £5...
A Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning Clarity
A previously unknown test pressing of Robert Johnson’s “Cross Road Blues” has surfaced, offering a second‑take recording made in 1940 directly from the original metal master. Sound restorer Nick Dellow digitized the shellac disc, revealing a level of clarity never...
Reissue of the Week: The Beastie Boys’ To The 5 Boroughs
The Beastie Boys’ 2004 album *To The 5 Boroughs* gets a 2026 deluxe box‑set, featuring a remastered three‑disc collection, rare B‑sides, and new artwork that nods to the city’s skyline. The original record, recorded entirely in New York after 9/11, topped...
Vanco Wants to Score the Best Night of Your Life
South African DJ‑producer Vanco’s 2025 hit “Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)” topped Ibiza’s Shazam charts and earned a Tiësto remix, cementing his place in the Afro‑House revival. After a career‑changing trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in 2018, he quit his...
“Tell Me Lies” Score Album Released On Digital Platforms
Hollywood Records has released the full score from the hit drama series “Tell Me Lies” on major digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. The album compiles original compositions by Jay Wadley, who previously scored titles...
GIFTHORSE Release Debut EP
North London indie outfit GIFTHORSE released its debut EP, Queens of Highgate, on April 17, 2026. The six‑track collection melds soaring guitars, sweeping synths, and Naomi Mann’s ethereal vocals, featuring three previously issued singles and two brand‑new songs, "Silent Disco"...
Charli XCX’s Next Album Is Less ‘Dance-Leaning’ and More Rock: ‘It’s Fun to Flip the Form’
Charli XCX announced that her eighth studio album will abandon her signature dance‑centric pop for a rock‑infused direction, calling it a “rock reinvention.” The record, still in development, is being crafted with longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane and...
Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s ‘Ironic’ for Rom-Com Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne has recorded a faithful cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1995 hit “Ironic,” which will appear on the soundtrack of the new rom‑com Mile End Kicks. The film, set in 2011 Montreal, follows a music critic turned publicist and opens in U.S. and Canadian...
Slayyyter Drops New Song “Broke Bitch Free$tyle”
Slayyyter released her new single “Broke Bitch Free$tyle” on April 17, 2026, a track she’s been performing live since 2024. The song follows the launch of her album *Wor$t Girl in America* last month, which has already generated strong streaming traction. She...
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Olivia Rodrigo Gets Versailles to Herself in New “Drop Dead” Video
Olivia Rodrigo has dropped the lead single “Drop Dead” from her upcoming third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (YSPSFAGSIL). The accompanying video, directed by Petra Collins, was shot at the Palace of Versailles, pairing...
Olaf Rupp - Berlin Eiskeller (scatterArchive, 2026)
German guitarist Olaf Rupp released his debut album *Berlin Eiskeller*, a 72‑minute exploration of isolation through experimental guitar textures. The record eschews conventional rock, jazz, or new‑classical forms, instead layering saturation‑driven octaves, ring‑modulator effects, and atonal runs reminiscent of Cecil...
Meghan Trainor Canceled Her Tour
Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of her "Get In Girl" tour, originally set to launch on June 12. She cited the demanding schedule of promoting her upcoming album "Toy With Me," preparing for a nationwide tour, and caring for her...
Great Hip‑Hop Overlooked in Top‑10 Rankings
There’s some great HipHop out right now… Why do ya’ll think it hasn’t cracked Top 10? Rap Life Review on Apple Music YouTube & applepodcasts…
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
Jessie Ware Announces First UK Arena Tour Ahead of 'Superbloom' Album
Jessie Ware has confirmed a three‑city UK arena tour for November‑December 2026, timed with the launch of her sixth studio album, Superbloom. The shows will hit the O2 in London, the Hydro in Glasgow and Manchester’s 23,500‑seat Co‑op Live, marking...
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
The Beatles' Iconic Opening Chord: 5 Wild Facts
On this day in 1965, The Beatles recorded "A Hard Day's Night," featuring the most-popular and discussed opening chord in music history. Here are 5 wild facts about the classic album: https://t.co/DFDuTllBWW
Chris Rainbow's 1979 Track Debuts on Billboard After Death
More than a decade after his death, Chris Rainbow makes his Billboard Hot 100 debut as "Be Like a Woman," a 1979 deep cut, enters at #94 with 3.4 million U.S. streams. https://t.co/6zWwwRFgdD