Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record‑Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake is closing in on Morgan Wallen’s record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to The Source. Forbes adds that this also matches Adele’s historic tally of debut‑at‑number‑one singles.
The Undone Is Done Again
Tanya Donelly and Chris Brokaw have issued a four‑song EP, *The Undone is Done Again*, on yellow vinyl for Record Store Day 2026. The release diverges sharply from their alternative‑rock pedigrees, presenting medieval folk material performed in Latin and archaic English. Donelly’s airy vocals intertwine with Brokaw’s hypnotic guitar, creating a haunting, ritualistic soundscape across tracks like “Sainte Nicholaes” and “Plaudat Letitia.” The project has earned a 7/10 rating from Under the Radar, signaling strong critical reception for its experimental ambition.
All One Song :: James Jackson Toth on “Thrasher”
James Jackson Toth, the genre‑bending songwriter known for aliases like Wooden Wand and DUNZA, discusses his latest release, “Thrasher.” The album continues his tradition of eclectic, folk‑rock experimentation, delivering strange, funny, and powerful songs. Toth’s career mirrors Neil Young’s in...
Taylor Swift Leads 2026 AMAs with Eight Nominations, Poised for Record
Taylor Swift has secured eight nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards, the most of any artist, positioning her for a potential record‑breaking night. The ceremony will be held May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and...
Pure Magic: Ora Cogan On Her New Album, And The Gift Of Collaboration
Ora Cogan’s new album Hard Hearted Woman drops on Sacred Bones, showcasing a blend of alt‑folk and tripped‑out country recorded largely in Nanaimo, B.C. The record features a rotating cast of collaborators, from drummer Finn Smith to string players Patrick...
DES ROCS Announces New Album ‘To Hell And Back’
American rock outfit DES ROCS announced their sophomore full‑length, “To Hell And Back,” slated for release on June 12 through Sumerian Records. The album, a follow‑up to 2023’s “Dream Machine,” features eleven tracks that blend heavy riffs with orchestral flourishes,...
Weekly Listening: April 2026 #2
The April 2026 Weekly Listening roundup spotlights a wave of indie releases, from Big Bluestem’s debut folk single “Take Care, Stay Warm” to Deer Tick’s forthcoming album Coin‑O‑Matic. Blue Bayou’s new EP The Carousel and Hockitay’s visually striking “buttons” illustrate the...
Their Secret Shows Jam Streets. One Caused a Riot. Dead City Punx Are the Last Dangerous Band in L.A.
Los Angeles’ most controversial punk outfit, Dead City Punx, has become a flashpoint for urban unrest, with their shows often ending in riots, police projectiles and even Metro train vandalism. A new documentary co‑produced by Zack de la Rocha debuted...
Post-Rock Double Bill? And So I Watch You From Afar and Caspian for Dublin Show
Irish post‑rock stalwarts And So I Watch You From Afar and Massachusetts‑based Caspian will co‑headline a double‑bill at Dublin’s Opium venue on Friday, 30 October 2026, with Irish act Otay:Onii as special guests. The concert marks a rare convergence of two long‑standing...
What Went Down at the Guess Coachella Afters
Guess partnered with Coachella to host a series of high‑energy after‑parties in 2026, featuring a live set by rising star Pink Pantheress. The brand transformed the desert venue with immersive fashion installations that debuted its new summer collection. Over 125,000...
DJ JM – Rat Race
Fever AM celebrates nearly a decade as one of electronic music’s most influential labels, despite its loose definition of techno. Founders Mor Elian and Rhyw have built a reputation for curating artists who blur genre lines, drawing talent like Ayesha, Xen Chron, and...
WATCH: Oli Sykes Track Vocals For Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Count Your Blessings | Repented’
British metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon is re‑recording their 2006 debut album for its 20th anniversary, issuing the revamped version titled “Count Your Blessings: Repented” on July 10. Vocalist Oli Sykes posted a video of himself tracking the new...
The Critics Who Panned Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Missed the Point
At Coachella, Justin Bieber opened a laptop and streamed his own YouTube videos, turning the performance into a live feed of his catalog rather than a conventional concert. The set reflects a broader shift toward platform‑first content, where creators prioritize...
BTS Makes Billboard History: ARIRANG Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Group Album in over a Decade
BTS’s fifth studio album ARIRANG debuted with 641,000 US album‑equivalent units and held the Billboard 200 No. 1 spot for three straight weeks, the longest run for any group since 2013. The lead single “Swim” also entered the Hot 100 at No. 1, making...
Madra Salach Add Final Dublin Show Tonight
Madra Salach, the Dublin‑based alternative folk sextet, announced a third Dublin concert for tonight at The Workman's Club, adding it just hours before tickets go on sale at 11 am. The two earlier Dublin shows are already sold out, underscoring the...
When Did Opera Stop Being Welsh?
Eighty years ago the Welsh National Opera launched with an all‑Welsh cast, three Welsh conductors and a venue named the Prince of Wales Theatre. Today the company is battling a severe financial crunch, having slashed its chorus from 120 singers...
Anna McLuckie – The Little Winters
Anna McLuckie’s new album *The Little Winters* reimagines the ancient Scottish clàrsach by blending Celtic harp traditions with pop‑folk songwriting and experimental textures. The record delves into Gaelic nostalgia, featuring songs that reference concepts like cianalas and incorporate field recordings, cello,...
The Crawling Eye – In My Head
Indie band The Crawling Eye released the single “In My Head” in 2026, delivering a surf‑inflected, dreamy shuffle reminiscent of the Beach Boys. The track pairs soft vocal delivery with upbeat, positive lyrics, creating a feel‑good listening experience. Distributed via...
Kanye West Postpones France Gig Following UK Ban
Kanye West announced the postponement of his Marseille concert "until further notice" after the UK government blocked his entry for the Wireless Festival. The Home Office denied his Electronic Travel Authorisation, citing public‑good concerns, and French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is...
Drass – On The Hill
British visual artist Eric Drass, known as Shardcore, has entered music with his debut solo album "On The Hill" on Death & Praxis Records. The record fuses glitchy Dadaist aesthetics with electronica, rave, and synth‑pop influences, drawing comparisons to Burial,...
Ruth Leon Recommends… Empress of the Blues – Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith, born in 1894 and orphaned at nine, rose from the segregated South to become the legendary “Empress of the Blues.” A new documentary chronicles her meteoric career, battles with racism, and the enduring legacy of her powerful voice....
Across the Horizon Ep. 62: Balmorhea
In this episode, host Bob Holmes chats with the instrumental trio Balmorhea about their recent activities, including a new minimalist track "InScape" and an upcoming tour of China. The band reflects on their creative process, the influence of early inspirations...
The Strange World Of… Spacemen 3
The 40th anniversary of Spacemen 3’s debut album *Sound Of Confusion* has prompted a new vinyl‑extended edition and a curated Quietus Essentials playlist. Author Danny Passarella distills the band’s catalog into ten essential tracks, highlighting their minimalist, hypnotic approach that reshaped British guitar...
Eaves Wilder — Little Miss Sunshine
Eaves Wilder’s debut full‑length *Little Miss Sunshine* arrived on April 17, 2026 via Secretly Canadian, earning a 4‑star review. The album fuses late‑1990s alternative rock with a modern indie edge, drawing comparisons to riot‑grrrl and alt‑pop acts of that era....
Sean Solomon — The World Is Not Good Enough
Sean Solomon’s debut album *The World Is Not Good Enough* arrives on ANTI‑ on April 17, 2026, pairing breezy guitars and ’70s‑style warmth with a vocal delivery that feels both sweet and pained. The record’s whimsical, children‑book‑inspired cover masks a...
The Voice Crowns Season 29 Winner
NBC’s The Voice wrapped its 29th season on April 14, 2026, crowning Alexia Jayy of Team Adam Levine as the champion. The finale featured finalists Lucas West, Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown, with Jayy delivering standout renditions of “Lady Marmalade” and “One and Only.” As part of...
Yuma Aims for Global Tours and Personal Composing
Regarding the 3rd EP being a symbol of determination, what goals do the @andTEAM_members have personally? Yuma: "We held the Asian tour and there are many countries and locations we have not been able to visit and we would like to...
&TEAM Leverages 2025 Tour Success to Expand Reach
&TEAM says they used 2025 experiences reaching 60k fans on an Asia tour + becoming the 1st Japanese artist to become a million-seller in Japan and Korea in "Based on 2025, we discovered there are a lot of places we would...
Kanye West Postpones France Concert as Leadership Considers Ban: ‘It Is My Sole Decision’
Kanye West announced he is postponing his June concert at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome after French officials began exploring a legal ban. The move follows the mayor’s public opposition, citing West’s past antisemitic remarks, and mirrors a recent UK decision that...
Charlie Puth Announces One‑Night Kai Tak Concert – Tickets Pre‑sale May 4
Charlie Puth to perform one show at Kai Tak Stadium October 21st. Tickets on pre-sale from May 4th, general sales from May 8th. https://www.facebook.com/livenationhk/posts/pfbid02WewBgWCEJQFUKQRkGMHBEXNaGTQ1FijsVxC5W363ro4fm2tPAJE6L2uU9skX3hH6l?__cft__[0]=AZZZXiLMt-EhdzoZRr1jegufq4OMAxb_WwRGxxJeNhhyyhJVheTep5nFk0RfvEPtHzbIh1S8SBG5V0Ql90KdYeFoW3VQhDaMLz_GJ83SaCQ9LJcP55-_zLmThsLsta16A4VK35dJVa2_xXcZOqvYGWTA&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
T.O.P Debuts at #20 on Billboard Solo Album Chart
T.O.P makes his first-ever solo appearance on a @Billboard albums chart as 'TOP SPOT: Another Dimension' debuts at No. 20! Currently, 'TOP SPOT' charts solely from digital and streaming ahead of the physical album release @topspot_pic https://t.co/f9cIjKyro6
Beatport Unveils Dedicated Latin Electronic Genre to Boost LATAM Club Music
Beatport announced the launch of a dedicated Latin Electronic genre, grouping Tribal/Guaracha, Electronic Cumbia, Moombahton and Raptor House under one banner. The move aims to increase visibility for Latin‑American producers and labels, signaling the growing commercial weight of the region’s...
Tony Christie Revamps Hit for Spurs Relegation Anthem
Tony Christie has just re-released his song 'Is this the way to Amarillo' especially for Spurs fans "Is this the way to Stockport County? It's the Spurs relegation bounty, Is this the way to Stockport County? Where Edgeley Park, she waits for me"
Team “We on Fire” Closes with Intimate Sakura-
The &TEAM 'We on Fire' showcase is closing with a live performance of "Sakura-iro Yell." The members are all seated at their own seats and using handheld mics
Investigation Discovery Debuts ‘Boy Band Confidential’ Docuseries for 90s Fans
Investigation Discovery (ID) launched the two‑part docuseries “Boy Band Confidential” on April 13 and 14, 9‑11 p.m. EST/PST, spotlighting the rise and fallout of 1990s boy‑band culture. The series, headlined by *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, will also air on major streaming bundles,...
&TEAM Announces Record-Breaking Tour to Reach New Fans
"This is going to be a year of touring for &TEAM. We will be holding our largest number of concert appearances this year so that we will be able to see LUNE in areas we've never been able to visit"...
New Single “We on Fire” Serves as Cheerful Anthem
"It's an anthem. It's a song to cheer for you. If you can feel that from the track, we would be grateful." - @andTEAMofficial K on their new single "We on Fire"
Pol Tonin – ‘New Home’
Pol Tonin, the Vienna‑born multidisciplinary project of Daniel Pabst, has issued its debut album “New Home.” The record fuses art‑folk, jazz, and atmospheric pop, drawing on Pabst’s background in improvisational music and architectural photography. Lyrically it navigates new fatherhood, honesty,...
From Burnout to Blaze: Team Jo Reignites 2026 Drive
"Last year, we made a debut in Korea, made million-seller status, Asia tour...we were completely burned out. However, we tried to fire up once again for 2026 to try to run through this year. So, I think 'We on Fire'...
Bowie’s “Heroes” Guitarist Recorded Blind After Three‑year Hiatus
The guitarist on "Heroes" hadn't played in three years, arrived with no rehearsal, and recorded all his parts in three days — for songs he'd never heard before. Five things you might not know about Bowie's "Heroes." https://t.co/T9S0AdIbFQ
Anjali Rose – “Sovereignty”
Brooklyn‑based multi‑instrumentalist Anjali Rose returns after a four‑year hiatus with the self‑produced single “Sovereignty.” The track fuses rock, folktronica, and art‑pop, layering distorted guitars, ambient textures, and vocal harmonies. Rose incorporates repurposed gun samples to underscore lyrics that critique state...
Stormzy's Stab Vest Goes on Display in Landmark Exhibition of Black British Music
The Victoria & Albert Museum’s new V&A East in London has opened "Music Is Black: A British Story," a landmark exhibition tracing 125 years of black British music. Central to the show is Stormzy’s bullet‑proof vest, designed by Banksy, which...
The Doomed Bird of Providence ~ Meteoric Heralds of Danger
The Doomed Bird of Providence releases “Meteoric Heralds of Danger,” their first album in nine years, expanding from vocal‑driven post‑rock to a fully orchestral sound. Inspired by Marcus Clarke’s 1874 novel “For the Term of His Natural Life,” the record...
5 Surprising Facts About Sabbath’s Master of Reality
Here are 5 surprising facts about Black Sabbath’s 'Master of Reality' that dig a little deeper into one of heavy music’s most influential albums. https://t.co/tULgTKPhl5
Dua Lipa Calls This Britney Spears Hit ‘One of the Greatest Pop Songs Ever Made’: ‘She’s Such an Icon’
Dua Lipa praised Britney Spears’ 2003 hit “Toxic” as one of the greatest pop songs ever made during Vogue’s Toast to Cinema series, where she crafted a Basil Smash cocktail inspired by the track. Lipa highlighted the song’s timeless appeal,...
Student's Parent Composes Inspiring Biodiversity-Themed Music
Wow. This is SO cool and also cool is that the person who orchestrated it is the parent of one of the students in my "Biodiversity and the Tree of Life" class at @UCDavis. Echoes of the Land from Navona Records...
Harry Jordan’s Debut EP Proves Worthy Solo Breakthrough
Harry Jordan spent years producing records for others and fronting Eades. His debut solo EP 'This Beautiful Life' is out April 17, and "(When I Wasn't) Electric" makes a strong case for why he waited until he had something worth...
Women Who Have Made History at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features six women—Sade, Gillian Gilbert, Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Linda Creed—continuing a five‑year streak of gender‑diverse inductees. The list highlights historic firsts, from Celia Cruz as the inaugural Latin American...
MerleFest Week Away: Krauss, OCS, Smoke, Opry Jam
MerleFest is one week out. Alison Krauss, Old Crow Medicine Show, Blackberry Smoke, and a Late Night Jam with Grand Ole Opry headline four days on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Advance tickets available through April 22 here: https://t.co/tkj3vKE04O
Collective Soul Drops Surprise New Wave Vinyl
Collective Soul are releasing a surprise New Wave album on Record Store Day, April 18. 'Touch and Go' is ten new tracks inspired by The Cars, pressed on colored vinyl, and available exclusively at independent record stores. This one came...
Fans Recognize Artist's Surge in Popularity over Year
people who don't understand music, music fandom, or the music industry nooooticing that there's an artist that is more popular now than they were a year ago https://t.co/HWqnGfg5Or