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.
How Miranda Lambert Helped Ella Langley Take Control on ‘Dandelion’: “She’s Just So Honest”
Miranda Lambert executive‑produced Ella Langley’s sophomore album *Dandelion* and co‑wrote its breakout single “Choosin’ Texas.” Lambert also appears on the track “Butterfly Season” and mentors Langley on artistic confidence. The lead single has shattered records, topping three Billboard charts for 20 weeks and becoming the longest‑run No. 1 by a female country artist. Both singers earned seven ACM nominations this season, highlighting their combined impact on modern country music.
When Dolly Parton Appeared on 'Reba'
Country music legends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire teamed up in 2005 when Parton guest‑starred on the sitcom Reba. In the episode “Reba’s Rules of Real Estate,” aired April 15, she portrayed Dolly Majors, a cut‑throat real‑estate mogul. The pair...
Spotify Names DEELA Its April EQUAL Africa Artist, Spotlighting African Women in Rap
Spotify has selected Lagos‑born, UK‑based rapper DEELA as its April EQUAL Africa artist, giving her a high‑visibility platform under the company’s gender‑focused initiative. The move highlights the streaming giant’s strategy to amplify African women’s voices in a market traditionally dominated...
Airmaxxing with Singer-Songwriter Simone Ruth
DC‑born singer‑songwriter Simone Ruth, 26, has expanded from music to fashion by fronting Nike’s Spring Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. She recently released the genre‑defying single “Priceless” and runs the independent label Global Crisis, aimed at a more...
ENTER SHIKARI Shares Music Video For 'Find Out The Hard Way…' From 'Lose Your Self' Album
British alternative rock outfit ENTER SHIKARI has unveiled the official video for “Find Out The Hard Way…,” the flagship track from their surprise‑released album “Lose Your Self.” The 12‑track record dropped without any prior singles or promotion, inviting fans to...
Avril Lavigne Comes Full Circle with Cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic”: Stream
Avril Lavigne has issued a faithful cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1995 anthem “Ironic,” preserving the original arrangement and lyrical tone. The track appears on the soundtrack of the upcoming romantic‑comedy *Mile End Kicks*, slated for release on April 17. The film follows...
RZA Urges Obama to Induct Wu‑Tang Into Hall
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - I’m so here for this https://t.co/Ajw68g8PcG
John Bush Thinks Anthrax Should Play Special Shows with Himself, Joey Belladonna, and Neil Turbin on Vocals
Former Anthrax frontman John Bush teamed up with his Category 7 bandmates in December to perform a set of Anthrax classics spanning *Stomp 442*, *Sound of White Noise*, *Volume 8* and *We’ve Come For You All*. The shows earned enthusiastic crowd reactions and...
Jennie Ruby Jane Joins TIME 100 Influencers
Congratulations to @jennierubyjane for being named to the 2026 @TIME 100 List as one of the most influential people in the world @gracieabrams wrote "What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her quiet moments, she possesses the same...
Levi Taschuk – “Benefit of the Doubt”
Levi Taschuk, a Salmon Arm, BC singer‑songwriter, released the single “Benefit of the Doubt,” a moody blend of vocal harmonies, brass, and piano that evokes a haunting, introspective atmosphere. The track explores universal themes of familial doubt and growing‑up anxieties,...
Rory C. McMillan – “Northshore Drive”
Rory C. McMillan, a Knoxville‑based multi‑instrumentalist, drops the instrumental single “Northshore Drive,” featuring Minneapolis drummer Nick Miller. The three‑minute track fuses jazz, rock, and experimental electronic textures, moving from jazzy percussion and bass to melodic piano, synths, and twangy guitars. Critics highlight its...
Gomer – “Hot Dog Hot Car”
Los Angeles‑based indie project Gomer, led by Tate Iverson, released the new single “Hot Dog Hot Car.” The track fuses post‑punk rhythms, buzzy synths, and melodic guitars, delivering a slacker‑rock vocal style that narrates the absurdity of chasing material gain....
Joshua Kaine – “Easy”
Joshua Kaine released the soulful single “Easy,” a track that blends tender guitars, lush strings, hazy synths, and brass‑filled arrangements. The song’s lyrics explore letting go of hopelessness, delivered through butter‑smooth, heart‑on‑sleeve vocals. Kaine’s release appears on Obscure Sound’s curated...
Oui Plastique – “Revival”
Danish electronica duo Oui Plastique has dropped “Revival,” the lead single from their forthcoming album *Forever Will Be Over Before You Know It*. The track marries dark, rain‑soaked synth textures with Depeche Mode‑esque guitar lines, delivering a meditation on resurrection after...
Extreme Sports Club – “Silly Me”
Extreme Sports Club has dropped its third single, “Silly Me,” co‑written and featuring Nima Kazerouni of So Many Wizards. The track fuses hook‑laden alt‑pop with fuzzy guitar riffs, evoking the sound of Last Dinosaurs while delivering introspective verses. It serves...
Eleanor Murray – “Sweet Like Honey”
Pacific Northwest singer‑songwriter Eleanor Murray released “Sweet Like Honey,” a standout track from her April 2026 album PLAY LOVE. The song pairs jangling guitar with heartfelt vocals, drawing stylistic comparisons to indie duo Tennis. Its lyrics celebrate a carpe‑diem mindset, urging...
Screen Room – “Celine”
NYC‑based indie outfit Screen Room released “Celine,” a dreamy track that layers lush acoustic guitars, twangy embellishments, and layered vocals. The song builds from hazy backing harmonies into a hypnotic chorus that repeats the name in a psychedelic fashion. Lyrically,...
Little Feat Goes Unplugged With Trey Hensley In Knoxville
Little Feat’s ongoing "Last Farewell Tour" paused its electric set on April 13, 2026 in Knoxville to deliver a five‑song acoustic segment featuring Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Trey Hensley. The collaboration covered classics like “Cajun Girl,” Allen Toussaint’s “Everything I Do Gonna...
JOHN BUSH Says He 'Would Like To' Play Special Shows With ANTHRAX Featuring Him, JOEY BELLADONNA And NEIL TURBIN
John Bush, former Anthrax vocalist and current Armored Saint frontman, staged three "Celebrating The Songs Of Anthrax" concerts in December 2025, performing material from his four Anthrax albums with his Category 7 band as backing musicians. The shows sold out, with...
Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa – Album by Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red, the breakout female MC who surged onto the scene in 2023 with *Hood Hottest Princess*, released her new 18‑track album *Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa* on April 15, 2026. The project drops the same day she celebrates her...
Newport Folk Festival Adds Dawes Duo, Punch Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Cat Power, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project and More
The Newport Folk Festival’s 2026 lineup has been bolstered with high‑profile additions, including Dawes performing as an intimate brother duo, indie rock stalwart Courtney Barnett, and the return of Cat Power after an 18‑year hiatus. Bluegrass heavyweights Punch Brothers will appear for...
Dropkick Murphys: Inside the Abolish ICE Concert in Minneapolis
The Dropkick Murphys headlined the AbolishICE.live concert in Minneapolis, delivering a documentary‑style episode that blends live performance with behind‑the‑scenes footage. The event featured the debut of the unreleased song “Don’t Call Me a Terrorist” and exclusive interviews with frontman Ken...
On the Charts 54 Years Ago, Roberta Flack Kicked Off the Year’s Longest Run at No. 1 (Thanks to Clint...
Roberta Flack’s 1972 rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, the longest No. 1 run of any song released that year. The track, originally recorded in 1969, only gained traction after...
Video/Track Premiere: Iatt – “Walk Amongst”
Philadelphia‑based progressive black metal outfit Iatt has dropped the video for “Walk Amongst,” the sixth chapter of a seven‑part film that accompanies their forthcoming album *Etheric Realms of the Night*. The full film will premiere on July 24, while the...
Eggy Unearth Steve Miller Band’s “The Stake” For the First Time Since 2018
Eggy stopped in Salt Lake City between a West Coast co‑headlining tour and upcoming Phish aftershows, delivering two sets that mixed new material from their 2024 album Waiting Game with classic covers. The band opened with the fan‑favorite “Wayless” and...
Ekko Astral Announce New Live Album Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel
Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral, after being dropped by Topshelf Records, recorded a live album at San Francisco’s The Chapel. The album, titled “Fuck This Band: Live at the Chapel,” will drop on Bandcamp on April 22, the original release...
3 Musicians Who Had to Change the Way They Played After Serious Accidents
The article profiles three iconic musicians—Tony Iommi, Liam Gallagher and Jack White—who were forced to reinvent their technique after life‑changing injuries. Iommi fashioned makeshift prosthetic fingertips after losing skin on two fingers, Gallagher discovered a passion for singing after a...
Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on How the Band Reunited: “Our Desire Is Still There”
Neurosis announced a surprise reunion and dropped a new album, *An Undying Love For A Burning World*, in September 2025. Frontman Steve Von Till explained that the band regrouped after a 2019 hiatus caused by co‑founder Scott Kelly’s misconduct, finding...
Watching Justin Heal His Inner Child Put Tears in My Eyes
Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance featured a younger version of himself, visually representing an "inner‑child" healing moment that resonated with fans and media alike. The blog uses this high‑profile scene to explore how unresolved childhood wounds shape adult behavior and why...
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Wu‑Tang Clan has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, a milestone the group says feels almost surreal. RZA revealed he would love former President Barack Obama to induct the legendary hip‑hop collective,...
The Rolling Stones Share Secret Vinyl Single as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have quietly issued a secret 12‑inch vinyl single titled “Rough and Twisted,” released under the decades‑old alias The Cockroaches. Only 1,000 numbered white‑label copies were pressed and distributed to independent record stores worldwide, with a full track...
YOASOBI Map Out 2026 North American Arena Tour
Japanese pop duo YOASOBI announced a six‑date North American arena tour for August 2026, kicking off at Boston’s TD Garden and concluding at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. The run follows festival slots at OSHEAGA in Montreal and Lollapalooza in Chicago...
Paperclip Minimiser – Topology Transform
British producer John Howes, formerly known as Cong Burn, has issued the "Topology Transform" EP under his new moniker Paperclip Minimiser. The release arrives on the Peak Oil label, following his 2022 debut and the recent "II" album, and continues...
THE ACACIA STRAIN Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating The Dead Walk & You Are Safe From God Here
The Acacia Strain announced a U.S. headline tour titled “You Are Safe From the Dead Walk Here,” running from June 4 to June 20, 2026. The band will showcase tracks from their 20‑year‑old album *The Dead Walk* and their 2025 release *You Are...
Slipknot’s M. Shawn Crahan Opens Up About His Other Band
Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn Crahan reveals that the band’s experimental side project, Look Outside Your Window, will finally be released as a vinyl‑only album on Record Store Day, April 18. The ten‑track record, recorded during the 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, features...
ADRIAN SMITH On IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary: 'It's Incredible. It's Gone So Quickly, Really'
Iron Maiden’s guitarist Adrian Smith reflected on the band’s 50th‑anniversary “Run For Your Lives” world tour, which launched in Europe in 2025 and will hit major North American venues in 2026. The North‑American leg opens at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena and includes stops in...
Alexia Jayy Makes ‘The Voice’ History as First Black-Woman Winner
Alexia Jayy captured the Season 29 crown on NBC’s The Voice, becoming the first Black woman to win the competition in its 15‑year run. The 31‑year‑old performed on Team Adam, delivering standout renditions of classics from Aretha Franklin to Adele. Her victory...
The Hall of Fame Finally Got It Right on Joy Division/New Order
Joy Division and its successor New Order have finally been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ending decades of snubs. Their entry marks a rare acknowledgment of post‑punk and synth‑pop pioneers whose influence stretches from 1980s dance...
"We Had a Lot of Fun Revisiting These Songs and Hope You Enjoy. Listen LOUD." Trent Reznor Reveals Details of...
Trent Reznor and Berlin producer Boys Noize are set to release Nine Inch Noize on Friday, April 17. The 12‑track album reimagines nine classic Nine Inch Nails songs and adds electronic takes on How to Destroy Angels’ “Parasite” and Soft Cell’s “Memorabilia.” The project...
Why Women in Groups Face a ‘Collaboration Penalty’ that Stars Like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff Skip
New research reveals a pervasive "collaboration penalty" that slashes earnings for all‑women groups while solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff thrive. Across venture capital, music tours, professional sports and health‑care, women‑only teams receive dramatically less funding, lower salaries and...
The Field Reveals First Release in Eight Years
Swedish ambient techno producer Alex Wilner, known as The Field, announced his first new release in eight years – the five‑track EP "Now You Exist." The record drops on 15 May 2026 via Stockholm’s Studio Barnhus label and follows his 2018 album "Infinity Now."...
The European Rule on Whether Samples Need to Be Cleared Moves to a “Maybe” With Latest Kraftwerk Ruling
A European Court of Justice ruling in the long‑running Moses Pelham vs. Kraftwerk case has shifted the legal stance on music sampling from a clear‑cut “yes, you must clear” to a conditional “maybe”. The court introduced a nuanced pastiche exception,...
Mark Pitts Leaves RCA to Launch Cofvnders, a Multi‑Media Management Venture
Mark Pitts, longtime president of Sony Music’s RCA Records, announced his departure to found Cofvnders, a multi‑media management company headquartered in New York and Los Angeles. The new venture will continue to partner with RCA/Sony Music while spearheading projects like...
Adopt Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat, a NYC singer‑songwriter supergroup featuring Brian Dunne, Anthony D’Amato, Don DiLego and Mike Montali, has dropped its third album, *Cat Out Of Hell*. The record moves beyond a casual side‑project, delivering a cohesive folk‑rock sound that feels like...
Eddie Vedder Breaks Out Pearl Jam Deep Cut At Japan Solo Tour Kick Off In Nagoya
Eddie Vedder launched his first solo acoustic tour of Japan on Tuesday, kicking off at Nagoya’s NTK Hall. The set opened with a Pink Floyd cover and featured his first solo rendition of Pearl Jam’s deep‑cut “Parting Ways” since 2019,...
Holybones Link With Baxter Dury On Grimy New Single ‘SLUGBOY’
London electronic collective holybones have released their first official track of 2024, “SLUGBOY,” a gritty collaboration with indie singer‑songwriter Baxter Dury. The song blends holybones’ nocturnal, surround‑sound production with Dury’s abrasive, lyrical style, delivering a foreboding, desolate vibe. To promote...
Asha Jefferies Shines On New Single ‘Backwards Baby’
Australian singer‑songwriter Asha Jefferies has released her new single “Backwards Baby,” the first fresh material since her 2024 debut album Ego Ride. The track, finalized in London after multiple versions, blends digital drum beats with her emotive folk‑pop vocals and...
Billy Strings Revives Covers, Honors North Carolina Bluegrass Legends in Greensboro
Billy Strings continued his Spring Tour at Greensboro’s First Horizon Coliseum, delivering a set that highlighted North Carolina’s bluegrass heritage. The show featured rare covers of Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs classics, as well as a surprise Alice in Chains...
The Great Escape UK Announces Full 20th Anniversary Schedule
The Great Escape will mark its 20th anniversary with a four‑day festival in Brighton, UK, from May 13‑16, 2026, showcasing more than 450 emerging and established artists across 35 venues. The accompanying industry conference runs May 15‑17 and features new...
KISS Confirm 2028 for Avatar Show Launch
Classic rock icons KISS have announced that their avatar concert, featuring 3D holographic versions of the band, will debut in Las Vegas in 2028. The project is backed by Pophouse Entertainment, the firm that produced the ABBA Voyage show, which...