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.
Monoconda ~ Shadow Shades
Monoconda’s new EP Shadow Shades strips back his recent synth‑heavy layers, returning to a raw, overdriven guitar sound that balances acoustic intimacy with electronic abstraction. The six‑track record is framed as a dialogue with the music, letting “magical accidents” shape each piece and creating persistent tension between fragility and density. Released on Slikback’s new imprint, the EP continues the darker trajectory of his 2024 album Disturbing while expanding sonic space. It ends on an unresolved note, reinforcing the artist’s belief in shared, evolving meaning.
Bruce Hornsby Marks 40‑Year Billboard Run with New Album
Bruce Hornsby extends his Billboard chart run to nearly 40 years as "Indigo Park" debuts on Adult Alternative Airplay. The new album also opens with 2,000 copies sold in its first week. https://t.co/xKeAhu3qYm
Hololive Vtuber Akai Haato Returns With Original Song
Hololive’s veteran VTuber Akai Haato is ending a six‑month mental‑health hiatus, debuting an official music video for her 2025 song “Doll” as the first step toward a gradual return. Simultaneously, parent company Cover announced it will scale back support for its...
Musical 'Mexodus' Loops in the Journey of Enslaved Freedom Seekers Below the Border
"Mexodus," a hip‑hop/bolero musical created by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, dramatizes the little‑known southbound Underground Railroad that led enslaved people from Texas to freedom in Mexico. After an off‑Broadway run, the show will play Pasadena Playhouse from July 8...
Winners at the Jazz FM Awards 2026
The Jazz FM Awards 2026 took place at KOKO in Camden, honoring top talent across public‑vote and main categories. Fergus McCreadie captured Album of the Year for "The Shieling," while Emma Rawicz was named UK Jazz Act of the Year. Other highlights include...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces Fela Kuti as First African Inductee
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirmed that Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti will be inducted in 2026, becoming the first African musician ever honored. The posthumous recognition follows his recent Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and underscores his lasting influence...
This David Byrne Performance Is Too Good Not to Write About
David Byrne’s "Who Is the Sky?" tour reached a new peak at Coachella, where he performed an electrifying rendition of Talking Heads’ 1979 protest anthem "Life During Wartime." The full performance, captured on video, showcases Byrne at 73, wearing an...
Fame From the Practice Space to the Stage: South Arcade and Haku. (ハク.)
In the streaming era, indie bands South Arcade and Haku. are gaining global attention by posting raw rehearsal footage on TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. The unpolished clips showcase chemistry, tight musicianship and the bands' personalities, turning practice rooms...
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was born Eleanora Fagan in 1915 to teenage, impoverished parents and endured a childhood marked by abuse, an attempted rape, and institutionalization. After a stint in prostitution, she auditioned at a New York speakeasy at age fifteen, captivating...
Track Review: Lana Del Rey’s “First Light”
Lana Del Rey has unveiled “First Light,” a James Bond‑style single that will serve as the theme for the upcoming video game *007 First Light*, slated for release on May 27, 2026. The track reunites her with veteran Bond composer David Arnold,...
Kim Gordon at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London: Live Review
Kim Gordon delivered a 20‑song performance at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, centering on her newly released solo album Play Me. The set blended trap‑infused beats, menacing synths, and distorted guitar tunings, highlighting tracks like “Dirty Tech,” “Not Today,” and a co‑written...
Graveripper Unleash the “Hounds From Hell” With New Video, Announce West Coast Tour
Graveripper unveiled a high‑octane video for "Hounds From Hell," the flagship single from their 2025 album *From Welkin to Tundra*. The track, described by the band as a relentless thrasher, showcases blistering riffs and battlefield‑style vocals. Alongside the video, the...
As K-Pop Concert Revenues Rise, HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG Plot Music Festival Joint Venture
South Korea’s four K‑pop powerhouses—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment—have filed a joint‑venture proposal with the Fair Trade Commission to launch a global music festival dubbed Fanomenon. The venture, which will be equally owned by the four firms,...
Souled American on “Sanctions” And Never Having Gone Away
Chicago alt‑country duo Souled American have issued their first album in three decades, *Sanctions*, after a protracted, pandemic‑stalled recording process. The band, active from 1988‑1996, never formally broke up but faced financial and equipment hurdles that delayed new material. Fan...
Nevermore Share Official Live Video of “Born” From Their Reunion Show in Turkey
Nevermore staged its first reunion concert on April 1, 2026 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall, releasing official footage of the 2005 track “Born.” The band now features founding members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams alongside new vocalist Berzan Önen, guitarist Jack Cattoi and bassist Semir Özerkan....
All 27 of Justin Bieber's Top 10 Hits, Ranked From Worst to Best
Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella set highlighted his extensive catalog, prompting a ranking of all 27 of his Billboard Hot 100 Top‑10 singles. The list, ordered from worst to best, spans early teen‑pop hits like “Baby” to recent collaborations such as “Stay”...
The Breathless Energy of Mexican Rave
Mexico’s rave scene is undergoing a renaissance as a new wave of producers blends techno, house, and regional rhythms such as cumbia, dembow, and tribal guarachero. Independent collectives like Po$$$ole, founded in Puebla in 2022, have grown into full‑fledged labels...
Tom Waits and Massive Attack’s New Song “Boots on the Ground” Is Here
Tom Waits teams up with Massive Attack for "Boots on the Ground," the first new Massive Attack track since 2020 and Waits' first original song since 2011. The single drops on streaming platforms and will be issued as an EcoSonic...
Raye's “Click Clack Symphony” Delivers Stunning, Empowering Music
I need every woman to run not walk and go support and watch Raye's new video called Click Clack Symphony this song is so beautifully written and done. I'm beyond blown away this is the kind of music, we all...
Plini’s New Single “After Everything” And Music Video Out Now
Australian progressive‑rock virtuoso Plini released his third single, “After Everything,” accompanied by a new music video directed by Declan Blackall. The track is part of his upcoming ten‑song album *An Unnameable Desire*, slated for release on April 24, with pre‑orders...
First Interview Reveals NBA Youngboy’s Early Raw Edge
For the relaunch of POW, we're running my lost long-form profile of NBA Youngboy – a story that I began reporting a decade ago. This is how it came together: In 2016, I returned to Baton Rouge for the first time...
Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles
In '94, Prince released a graphic adventure video game where players explored the different rooms of Paisley Park & solved puzzles to collect the 5 pieces of Prince’s symbol. Inside the rooms were interactive media including songs, music videos &...
Hank Alrich – Broken River
Hank Alrich, co‑founder of Austin’s legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, is releasing his new album *Broken River*. The record blends folk, blues, jazz, and country while dedicating roughly half the songs to climate‑change themes. Tracks like “Blue Guru” and “Denial River...
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Marks 20 Weeks #1
Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" earns a milestone 20th week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, with 26.6 million streams, 42.4 million in radio audience, and 9,000 sold. https://t.co/antFeHcjOV
Bruno Mars's 2013 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Set Streams
Bruno Mars shut down BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2013 with one of the most purely entertaining festival headline sets you'll find anywhere. The full Londonderry performance is streaming now: https://t.co/qlZnfxo1EA
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Wave?
Ultimate Classic Rock identified Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars as the “Big 4” of new wave. The selection criteria emphasized artistic merit, commercial success, influence on peers, and enduring legacy. Each group represents a distinct facet of...
Arctic Monkeys Dominate NOS Alive 2023, Full Set Streaming
Video: Arctic Monkeys owned NOS Alive 2023 from the first note to the last. The full headline set, spanning every era of their catalog, is streaming now : https://t.co/wrb3u4HCAE
Linkin Park Returns After Seven Years with New Singer
Video: Linkin Park's first performance in seven years introduced Emily Armstrong as co-lead vocalist and debuted 'From Zero' to the world. The full Warner Bros. Studios livestream is available now: https://t.co/cmgMEvG7dg
Lana Del Rey Releases James Bond’s ‘007: First Light’ Theme Song
Lana Del Rey has recorded the official theme song for IO Interactive’s James Bond video game 007: First Light, teaming up with veteran Bond composer David Arnold. The track will debut with the game’s title sequence on April 17 at 3 p.m. ET. The game, starring Patrick Gibson as a young...
Five Songwriters Who Build Whole Worlds, Not Just Feelings
Most songwriters write feelings. These five write entire worlds. There's a difference and it's everything. https://t.co/zddPQ3AeIS
SNL May Lineup Features Olivia Rodrigo, Damon, Ferrell, McCartney
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney headline Saturday Night Live’s Star-Studded May Lineup https://t.co/H0JRa04ZmI
Rihanna Hits 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications, First Woman to Do So
Rihanna has become the first female artist in RIAA history to exceed 200 million certified singles, reaching 200.5 million units despite not releasing a full album since 2016. The milestone highlights the streaming era’s ability to keep legacy catalogs commercially vibrant.
Legends Unite at Jersey Shore for U.S. 250th Celebration
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mavis Staples, Public Enemy and a stacked cast of American music legends converge on the Jersey Shore June 4 and 5 to mark the U.S. 250th birthday. Tickets on sale April 21 here:...
10 Classic Tracks That Defined Radio’s Golden Era
Before Spotify, radio was everything. These 10 songs did more than fill the airwaves, they celebrated them. A love letter to the dial, the DJs, and every static filled moment that made you turn it up https://t.co/nAQVOrT0nR
Ashnikko Live in Detroit With Princess Nokia
Ashnikko returned to the hyperpop spotlight with her new album Smoochies, swapping the metallic edge of WEEDKILLER for bubble‑gum, identity‑centric tracks. She capped the first leg of the Smoochies Tour with a sold‑out show at Detroit’s historic Fillmore, where Princess Nokia opened...
Stars Stay Silent on Ticketmaster After Pearl Jam Fallout
I tweeted earlier that Taylor Swift hasn’t said anything on Ticketmaster. She criticized an outside entity in 2022, but didn’t mention the company by name. It’s telling big stars don’t talk about the industry, and haven’t since Pearl Jam got wrecked...
Eileen Alister Delivers Fantastic Gig From Zurich
Absolutely fantastic gig from the hugely talented @eileenalister - and she’s from Zürich 🇨🇭❤️ https://t.co/0lGJCx24eo
Video Premiere: State of Illusion – “Death Is Not The End”
State of Illusion has dropped a video premiere for “Death Is Not The End” ahead of their independently released album Pluto’s Ghost, which arrives tomorrow. The band describes the track as a micro‑cosm of the record, featuring the most intricate...
New K‑Pop Release Calendar Highlights Upcoming Drops
Updated #KPop Release Calendar... BIGBANG Taeyang Gummy & SEVENTEEN Seungkwan Tiffany Young Taemin Sistar Soyou Apink MAMAMOO Whee In Park Ji Hoon NCT i-dle Billlie LEE CHAEYEON LE SSERAFIM HEYOON NMIXX KATSEYE &TEAM VVS XngHan&Xoul UNCHILD AND2BLE EVAN https://t.co/tsqkpEyd0d
New 6WA Album Discussed on The Ebro Show
Talking the 6WA album with @BigXthaPlugg and 600 ent… 4:30p ET on @AppleMusic. #TheEbroShow https://t.co/W3PXh6ujzS
Record Store Day - What Events Are Happening Around Ireland This Saturday?
Record Store Day returns to Ireland with a slate of live shows, DJ sets and pop‑up stalls across Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Dublin. Independent shops such as Freebird, Plug’d, Steamboat and Sound Advice are pairing limited‑edition vinyl releases—including Irish acts...
Rodney Crowell Unveils Lost Duet with Guy Clark
Glad for the chance to reconnect with Rodney Crowell. The album's really good... Rodney Crowell Releases Duet With Guy Clark, ‘Are You One of Us?,’ to Preview Lost Album He Rediscovered After 20 Years: ‘I Truly Had Forgotten I Had...
Sexualized Marketing Hints at a Mediocre Album
If she had to sell it with that much skin, it’s likely going to be a mediocre album.
Charli XCX Begins Rollout for 'BRAT' Follow-Up: "I Think the Dance Floor Is Dead, so Now We’re Making Rock Music"
Charli XCX is gearing up for a new album that marks a stark shift from her recent dance‑centric work to a rock‑infused sound. She cleared her Instagram feed, posted a minimalist photo, and renamed her secondary account to b.sides, where...
Lana Del Rey Sings Theme for New 007 Game
Lana Del Rey is set to perform the theme song for the new 007 game First Light. https://t.co/xRA8WztZG5
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
Rabbi Shergill Returns to Film Music with ‘Talash’ in Nawazuddin Siddiqui Starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon
Singer‑songwriter Rabbi Shergill returns to Bollywood after a five‑year gap with the track “Talash,” featured in Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming drama Main Actor Nahin Hoon. The film, directed by Aditya Kripalani, is set for a nationwide theatrical release on May 8,...
KATSEYE Announce New EP WILD for August 14; Coachella Buzz and AMA Nominations Boost Global Momentum
Global girl group KATSEYE announced their third EP, *WILD*, slated for release on August 14, 2026 through a HYBE × Geffen Records partnership. The EP follows 2025’s *Beautiful Chaos*, which secured a Grammy nomination and landed in the Billboard 200’s top five....
Boards Of Canada Share New Track, ‘Tape 05’
Boards of Canada broke a 13‑year silence on April 16, 2026 by uploading a three‑minute track titled “Tape 05” to YouTube, accompanied only by the duo’s iconic Hexagon Sun visual. The release follows a cryptic promotional campaign that included mailed VHS...
King Calls ‘Bulletproof’ Track a Personal Milestone Ahead of Lukkhe
Prime Video India, in partnership with Warner Music India, has released the high‑energy hip‑hop single “Bulletproof” as a preview for its upcoming original series Lukkhe. The track, co‑written and performed by singer‑actor King alongside Amira Gill, showcases themes of resilience...