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.
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Drop ‘I Remember’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Mission Of Mercy’
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announced their fourth studio album, *Mission Of Mercy*, slated for release on June 12 through Soundly Music/Thirty Tigers. The record’s lead single, “I Remember,” drops today and marks a piano‑driven departure for the guitarist‑fronted band. Guest appearances include Kate Pierson of The B‑52’s and country vocalist Morgane Stapleton, expanding the group’s sonic palette. Campbell will support the album with a July summer tour and a September performance of Tom Petrit hits with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
ENHYPEN Announce “Blood Saga” World Tour: How to Get Tickets
South Korean boy band ENHYPEN unveiled the second leg of its “Blood Saga” world tour, a 15‑date run that will hit Latin America, the United States and Europe after three sold‑out shows in Seoul’s KSPO Dome. The summer leg kicks...
Isaiah Rashad Reveals the Tracklist for His New Album, ‘It’s Been Awful’: Here’s What to Expect
Isaiah Rashad returns after a five‑year hiatus with his new album *It’s Been Awful*, slated for release on May 1, 2026 through Top Dawg Entertainment. The record features three guest appearances—SZA, Julian Sintonia and Dominic Fike—and the lead single “SAME SH!T” dropped on April 9....
Patty Griffin Confirms 2026 Summer Tour
Patty Griffin announced a 2026 Summer Tour to support her Grammy‑nominated 2025 album Crown Of Roses. The 20‑date trek runs from July 10 in Woodstock, NY to August 8 in New Orleans, covering 13 Eastern states. Selected shows feature Jason Isbell...
Justin Bieber Sees Huge Streaming Surge After Headlining Coachella
Justin Bieber’s Coachella headline sparked a massive streaming surge, with U.S. plays reaching 24.6 million on April 12—a 54 percent jump from the previous day and the highest daily total of the year. Spotify reported a 250 percent global increase in Bieber streams after...
MC Lyte Talks ‘Surreal’ and ‘Humbling’ Rock Hall of Fame Induction
MC Lyte, a pioneering female rapper, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside Queen Latifah and Wu‑Tang Clan. The honor marks the first nomination for Lyte after more than a decade of eligibility and celebrates her four‑decade...
Chasing The Hydra
Prog‑metal veterans Crimson Glory have resurfaced with their first studio album in 27 years, "Chasing The Hydra." The record features new frontman Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer, aiming to recapture the soaring melodies of their 1988 classic "Transcendence." Early...
The Guitar Sounds New Again
New Jersey musician Michael Gordon, known as Mk.gee, released his debut album *Two Star & the Dream Police* in 2024, showcasing a guitar tone that mimics orchestras, wildlife and underwater radios. Fans traced the sound to a Roland VG‑8, a...
Can ‘Michael’ Help Restore Jackson’s Image? His Estate Is Banking on It.
The Jackson estate is co‑producing the upcoming biopic "Michael," aiming to reshape the late pop star's public image while capitalizing on his catalog. Screenwriter John Logan and the estate have crafted a narrative that blends hit songs with a redemption...
The Disco Biscuits Add Live Debut and Track Revival to Three-Set Gather Outdoors Performance
The Disco Biscuits headlined the inaugural Gather Outdoors festival in Stratton, Vermont, delivering three distinct sets that showcased their full‑band sound, acoustic Powered Down format, and the EDM‑focused TRACTORBEAM side‑project. The band surprised fans by reviving the 1996 debut track...
Watch Courtney Barnett Rip Through KEXP Return
Australian singer‑songwriter Courtney Barnett recorded a live KEXP session in Seattle, performing four songs from her newly released 2026 album *Creature Of Habit*. Backed by bassist Bones Sloane and drummer Stella Mozgawa, she opened with “Stay In Your Lane” and followed with “Mantis,” “Mostly Patient,”...
The Quiet North & Thom Hell – Stille
The Quiet North released “Stille,” featuring Norwegian singer‑songwriter Thom Hell, as part of their 2026 output. The track blends ambient folk textures with Hell’s emotive vocals, earning praise for its reflective mood and emotional depth. Distributed through Bandcamp, the song...
Here Are the Top 20 Loretta Lynn Songs
The article ranks Loretta Lynn’s 20 most influential songs, spanning her debut in 1960 to her final 2021 album *Still Woman Enough*. Selections were judged on sales, radio play, cultural impact, and critical reception, highlighting tracks like “Coal Miner’s Daughter,”...
Terror Add Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan to the Mix for New Single “Fear The Panic”
Hardcore band Terror has released a new single, “Fear The Panic,” featuring Hot Water Music’s vocalist Chuck Ragan. The track is the third preview from their upcoming ten‑track album STILL SUFFER, slated for an April 24 release on Flatspot Records....
Voxtrot @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, US, April 10, 2026
Voxtrot, the early‑2000s indie‑pop outfit, returned to Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on April 10, 2026, performing a 14‑song set that mixed fresh material from their February‑2026 album Dreamers in Exile with ten fan‑favorite tracks from their original catalog. The concert highlighted...
Gaswerk Music Days Announces First Acts Playing 2026 Edition
Berlin’s Gaswerk Music Days has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 program, featuring acts such as MC Yallah & Scotch Rolex, Holy Tongue, and Burnt Friedman & João Pais Filipe. The festival will run over two weekends from July 24...
Preview: Band Of Horses at The Capitol Theatre
Band of Horses is embarking on a 20‑year anniversary tour for their debut album *Everything All the Time*, culminating in a Thursday night show at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. The setlist will feature the album played...
68 Years Ago, Don Gibson Was at No. 1 With a Country Classic That Was Later Covered by Johnny Cash,...
On April 14, 1958 Don Gibson’s self‑written "Oh Lonesome Me" surged to No. 1 on the country chart for eight non‑consecutive weeks and reached No. 7 on the Hot 100, marking his sole crossover hit. The song’s spare lyricism sparked countless covers—from Johnny...
12 Years Ago, Justin Bieber Sparked Controversy by Wishing Anne Frank Would Have Been a ‘Belieber’
In 2014, a 19‑year‑old Justin Bieber signed the Anne Frank Museum guestbook with a comment wishing the Holocaust victim would have been a “belieber,” prompting worldwide outrage. The museum’s spokesperson defended the singer, noting his genuine interest and the potential to...
Now Online: A Treasure Trove of 1000s of Secret Concert Recordings
Chicago fan Aadam Jacobs has uploaded his personal archive of over 10,000 live concert recordings to the Internet Archive. The collection spans from 1984 to the early 2000s and includes early performances by Nirvana, R.E.M., The Cure, Phish, and dozens...
Madonna Confirms Her Return to the Dance Floor With ‘Confessions’ Sequel
Madonna has officially confirmed a sequel to her 2005 dance‑floor hit, "Confessions on a Dance Floor," by wiping her Instagram, posting lyrics from "Hung Up," and flashing "Confessions II" on her website. The pop icon is back in the studio with original...
Demi Lovato Duets With Joe Jonas, Reconnects With Selena Gomez at Triumphant Tour Opener: Concert Review
Pop star Demi Lovato launched her “It’s Not That Deep” tour in Orlando, delivering a 24‑song set that mixed new singles with classic hits. The show featured a surprise duet with former Jonas Brother Joe Jonas on “This Is Me,”...
Listen to They Might Be Giants’ New Album ‘The World Is to Dig’
They Might Be Giants released their 24th studio album, "The World is to Dig," today, describing it as a cohesive musical universe crafted by the original duo in the same studio. Co‑founders John Flansburgh and John Linnell highlight the album’s...
Rock Hall of Fame Beats Country to Inducting Gram Parsons
Gram Parsons, the late country‑rock pioneer, was announced as a 2026 inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Early Influence category. The honor arrives alongside artists such as Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti, and follows recommendation letters from...
Kanye West Faces Potential Ban in France Amid Wireless Festival Controversy
Kanye West, now performing as Ye, faces a possible ban from a June 11 concert at Marseille's Vélodrome as French officials review his past antisemitic remarks for potential criminal liability. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan have publicly...
Ayra Starr’s Roc Nation Deal Tests Afrobeats’ Global Reach
Ayra Starr’s nine‑month Roc Nation management partnership has kept her streaming engine humming, with 3.48 billion Spotify streams and roughly 17.5 million monthly listeners. However, new releases in Nigeria now hover around the 90‑range on daily charts, a noticeable dip from her pre‑deal...
Coheed and Cambria Announce Inaugural Neverender Festival
Coheed and Cambria unveiled the first‑ever Neverender Festival, scheduled for October 4‑5 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California. The band will perform their 2021 concept album The Afterman in its entirety, anchoring a diverse roster that includes Circa Survive,...
Jack Harlow Makes Hilarious Confession About Viral “SNL” Skit
Jack Harlow’s fourth album *Monica* sparked mixed reviews, prompting a parody on Saturday Night Live where Ben Marshall impersonated the rapper. Harlow shared an Instagram Story revealing that his aunt mistakenly thought the SNL sketch was a genuine post from...
COHEED AND CAMBRIA Announces Inaugural 'Neverender Festival' And 'Neverender Rocks' For Fall 2026
Coheed and Cambria unveiled two new live events for fall 2026: the two‑day Neverender Festival in Santa Ana, California (Oct 3‑4) and the one‑day Neverender Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado (Sept 29). Both shows will feature the band performing the double‑album...
The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys Announce The Legacy Continues at The Ryman
The Del McCoury Band will join forces with The Travelin’ McCourys for a one‑off concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 20, 2026. The show unites three generations of the McCoury family, spotlighting both the genre’s deep roots and its evolving...
The Gnomes – “Magic Man”
Australian indie rock outfit The Gnomes have dropped their latest single, “Magic Man,” ahead of a new EP titled More slated for May 13, 2026. The track leans into a heavier ’70s‑rock vibe while retaining the band’s garage‑punk energy, marking...
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman Launch Joint Tour In Atlanta
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman launched a joint North American tour with an opening night at Atlanta’s Symphony Hall on April 13, 2026. The setlist interwove songs from Waxahatchee’s 2024 album Tigers Blood, Lenderman’s 2024 Manning Fireworks, and a Snocaps track “Angel Wings,” plus a string of indie‑rock covers....
Watch R&B Superstar Thundercat Play Bass for His Former Band, Thrash Metal Hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella Last Weekend
R&B virtuoso Thundercat reunited with his former thrash outfit Suicidal Tendencies for three songs during their eight‑track set at Coachella on April 12. The surprise appearance followed his own busy weekend, which also included a bass cameo for UK pop act PinkPantheress....
7 Hip-Hop Artists Who Have Experimented With AI
A Vice/Noisey feature spotlights seven hip‑hop artists—50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, RZA, Will.i.am, K Camp and Kanye West—who are actively experimenting with generative AI in music creation. The piece details how each artist uses AI, from 50 Cent’s AI‑reimagined classics to RZA’s cost‑saving...
Deep Cuts for 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
my deep album cut playlists for the rock & roll hall of fame class of 2026: phil collins https://t.co/c3ceORsBaD billy idol https://t.co/Brr3yT5LCK iron maiden https://t.co/DTh3oaMM2o mc lyte https://t.co/nrBv0TD2TH new order https://t.co/rU2vxwJOrJ
The Ghost Of A Future Dead: The Life & Legacy Of AT THE GATES & TOMAS LINDBERG
Swedish melodic death‑metal legend Tomas Lindberg, vocalist of At the Gates, died on September 16 2025 after battling adenoid cystic carcinoma. The band has finished their eighth studio album, “The Ghost of a Dead,” using Lindberg’s final vocal recordings. The record serves...
Jamey Johnson Sets 2026 Traveling Truebadour Tour Dates
Veteran country singer‑songwriter Jamey Johnson announced his 2026 Traveling Truebadour Tour, featuring 31 shows from May 8 to October 11 across more than 20 U.S. states. The itinerary includes stops in the South, Midwest, and Northeast, with festival appearances at Country Concert...
Venom Release List of ‘Into Oblivion’ Listening Events, Release Single “Kicked Outta Hell”
British black‑metal pioneers Venom announced their 16th studio album, *Into Oblivion*, slated for May 1, 2026 via Noise/BMG. The band dropped the new single “Kicked Outta Hell,” a blend of classic thrash aggression and modern production. To build hype, Venom scheduled six...
SAOSIN Releases First Single And Music Video In Over A Decade
SAOSIN has signed to Sumerian Records and released "Starting Over Again," their first single in over a decade. The track was produced and mixed entirely by guitarists Beau Burchell and Phil Sgrosso, giving the band full creative control. The reunion...
Watch: Jeff Tweedy Covers Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” With Hayley Williams and Chats Alongside Nick Offerman on ‘The Late...
Jeff Tweedy appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” alongside Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. The duo injected a groovier, tambourine‑driven vibe into the 2011 track, while actor Nick Offerman joined...
Where Should Billy Joel Sit at the Pop and Pop Rock Table?
The article ranks Billy Joel’s twelve studio albums to locate him within the pop‑rock canon, comparing his work to icons like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Elton John. It highlights Joel’s stylistic shifts—from the piano‑driven intimacy of *Piano Man* to the synth‑heavy *The Bridge*—and notes his...
Saosin Share Gigantic New Track ‘Starting Over Again’
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new music in over a decade and the first track featuring vocalist Cove Reber since his 2024 reunion. The song marks the band’s debut on Sumerian Records and serves as a bold...
Coheed and Cambria Throwing Neverender Festival Ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, More
Coheed and Cambria are launching the inaugural Neverender Festival on Oct. 3‑4 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, where they will perform their 2012‑13 double album *The Afterman* in full. The event co‑heads with Circa Survive, marking the band’s...
Justin Bieber’s YouTube Coachella Set Fuels Ownership Debate
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella and played snippets of his early hits directly from YouTube, igniting a discussion about who controls an artist’s catalog. Experts quickly refuted Daily Mail claims that his 2022 catalog sale forced the on‑stage video workaround.
26 Years Ago, L7 Raffled a One-Night Stand With Drummer Dee Plakas: ‘Rock and Roll Is Prostitution’
In April 2000, grunge‑riot grrrl band L7 raffled a one‑night stand with drummer Dee Plakas during their UK tour, a stunt that sparked headlines in The Guardian and Vice. The giveaway was announced in Manchester and concluded in London, creating a...
Chris Brown and Usher Reveal Dates for Joint ‘R&B’ Stadium Tour
R&B superstars Chris Brown and Usher have announced a 33‑date, North‑American stadium tour called The R&B Tour, kicking off on June 26, 2026 in Denver and wrapping on December 11 in Tampa. Produced by Live Nation, the itinerary spans major markets from Chicago...
Sam Grassie – Where Two Hawks Fly
Sam Grassie, former Avocet guitarist, releases his first solo album "Where Two Hawks Fly" on the Broadside Hacks label. The record weaves Celtic‑inspired fingerstyle guitar with DADGAD tunings, double‑bass, and occasional strings, delivering a mood‑shifting yet cohesive listening experience. Critics...
Tori Amos Shares New Song “Gasoline Girls”
Tori Amos announced her upcoming album *In Times of Dragons*, due May 1 via Universal/Fontana, and released the third single “Gasoline Girls.” The concept album follows a narrative about a fictional billionaire husband and a lesbian biker gang, exploring themes of...
Premiere: Muscle Memory Share New Single “Conditions of Love”
New York‑based producer duo Muscle Memory, composed of Steven Reker and Michael Tapper, is releasing their latest single “Conditions of Love” on April 17, 2026. The track evolved from a dubby post‑punk experiment into a club‑ready composition that fuses house,...
Saosin Return with “Starting Over Again,” Their First New Music in 10 Years
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new song in a decade, via Sumerian Records. The track marks the return of vocalist Cove Reber, who rejoined the band in 2024, and was produced and mixed by guitarist Phil Sgrosso....