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.
Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick Just Proved They’re Ella Langley’s Biggest Fans With “Be Her” Cover
Ella Langley’s new album *Dandelion* dropped on April 10, propelling her into a breakout year. The lead single “Be Her,” co‑written with Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Smith Ahnquist, climbed to No. 2 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and entered the Global 200 at #54. Hollywood actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick amplified the buzz with a TikTok cover that has already earned over 81,000 likes. The momentum earned Langley four nominations at the 2026 ACM Awards, including Female Artist of the Year.
Drake Breaks His Own Impressive Streaming Record Ahead Of “ICEMAN”
Drake has set a new personal streaming benchmark on Spotify, reaching 88.74 million monthly listeners, edging out his prior record of 88.71 million. The Toronto rapper also crossed the 5 billion‑stream mark for 2026, positioning him for the biggest streaming year ever by...
3 Quick Facts About ‘The Voice’ Finalist Lucas West: The College Kid Who Even Impressed His Icon, Billy Joel
Lucas West, a 20‑year‑old from New York, is a finalist on Season 29 of The Voice. He distinguishes himself by accompanying his vocals on piano and also plays trombone, showcasing multi‑instrumental talent. After his knockout round rendition of Billy Joel’s “New...
Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Guitarist and Vocalist, Dies at 64
Felipe Staiti, founding guitarist of Argentine rock icons Enanitos Verdes, died at 64 following complications from a bacterial infection and his long‑standing celiac disease. The band, famed for hits like “Lamento Boliviano,” recently celebrated that song crossing the 1 billion‑stream mark on...
Maya Hawke Shares New Song “Bring Home My Man”
Actress‑singer Maya Hawke is set to release her fourth studio album, Maitreya Corso, on May 1 through Mom + Pop. The album’s second single, “Bring Home My Man,” debuted this week, following the earlier release of “Devil You Know.” Hawke co‑wrote and recorded...
Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution & The Roots Lead Inaugural Island Rhodes Lineup
The Island Rhodes Music Festival will debut on August 15‑16, 2026 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Headliners Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution and The Roots anchor a reggae‑centric two‑day lineup that also includes Iration, SOJA and The Original Wailers. Early‑bird tickets...
Rock Hall Announces 2026 Class: Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Wu‑Tang
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, naming Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu‑Tang Clan, Joy Division/New Order and the late Luther Vandross among the honorees. The ceremony will take place on Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in...
27 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Broadway Star and Grammy Winner Who Married the Star of the Greatest...
On April 14, 1999, British entertainer Anthony Newley died at 67 from renal cancer, marking the 27th anniversary of his passing. Newley was a Broadway leading man, Grammy‑winning songwriter, and film actor whose hits like “Pure Imagination” and the Goldfinger...
SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Praises Late Drummer JOEY JORDISON: 'He Was The Best That Ever Did It. Hands Down.'
Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s turntablist, paid tribute to late drummer Joey Jordison in a recent interview, calling him “the best that ever did it” and recalling his extraordinary skill. Wilson noted that their friendship endured after Jordison’s 2013 departure and highlighted...
2026 American Music Awards Nominations: Country's Big Surprises
The 2026 American Music Awards, airing May 25 on CBS, feature a robust country slate that highlights both established stars and surprise newcomers. Taylor Swift leads the overall nominations with eight, while Morgan Wallen (seven) and Ella Langley (five) dominate the country categories....
The Biggest Cameo in Laufey’s ‘Madwoman’ Video? Hudson Williams’s Swim Trunks
Iceland‑born singer Laufey released the music video for “Madwoman,” featuring cameos from actor Hudson Williams, Olympian Alysa Liu, and other pop‑culture figures. In the video, Williams sports Tom Ford polka‑dot swim shorts that echo the spring 2026 trend toward structured, mid‑thigh shorts. The fashion...
Why Isn’t There a Movies Hall of Fame?
The article argues that Hollywood lacks a true "Movies Hall of Fame" comparable to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where a large voting body honors an artist’s entire legacy. Existing film honors—such as the Governors Awards, Cecil B....
No, Geese Is Not a “Psy-Op”
A recent Wired piece framed the buzz around indie band Geese as a "psy‑op," but the author contends it was simply a paid TikTok marketing campaign. Geese hired the firm Chaotic Good to distribute performance clips and simulate trends, aiming...
Trampled By Turtles Outline Summer Tour
Trampled By Turtles announced a 20‑date summer 2026 tour across the United States and Canada, blending headline shows, festival appearances, and support slots with Zach Bryan and Leftover Salmon. The itinerary launches on June 18 in Jackson, Wyoming, and features...
The Willing – This Is Our Life
Midwest‑based Americana rock group The Willing released their fifth studio album, *This Is Our Life*, their first full‑length record since 2021’s *Full Circle*. The 14‑track collection runs 55 minutes and fuses vintage 60s rock sensibilities with 80s synth textures, prog...
Stephen Marley & Buju Banton Outline Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour 2026
Stephen Marley and Buju Banton have unveiled the Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour 2026, a six‑week North American trek that kicks off on June 17 in Redmond, Washington and wraps on July 25 in Atlanta, Georgia. The itinerary covers more than 20 major markets,...
LISTEN: Coachella Vs. Couchella — Debating the Experience; Big Moments From Karol G, Addison Rae, Sombr, Slayyter, Clipse, Wet Leg,...
The Daily Variety podcast dissected the first weekend of Coachella, contrasting the traditional desert experience with the growing “Couchella” model of YouTube live‑streaming. Hosts Jem Aswad, Chris Willman and Steven J. Horowitz debated the merits of in‑person attendance versus a...
3 Quick Facts About ‘The Voice’ Finalist Alexia Jayy, the Powerhouse Vocalist on Team Adam
Alexia Jayy, an R&B vocalist from Alabama and a single mother of three, has reached the Top 4 of The Voice Season 29. Her breakthrough moments include a viral TikTok surge after Chris Brown reshared her performance, and a background‑vocal stint with Muni Long...
RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Most Guitar Players Aren't Nice People'
Ritchie Blackmore marked his 81st birthday with a surprise Instagram livestream, fielding fan questions from his Long Island home. During the hour‑long chat he praised former Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin, noted his own health challenges, and confirmed limited contact with current...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance Wasn’t ‘Lazy’ – and Actually References 50 Years of Music History
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella after a four‑year touring hiatus, dedicating a 20‑minute segment of his 90‑minute set to YouTube‑sourced clips of his early hits. He typed searches live, sang along to pre‑recorded videos, and interspersed guest appearances, prompting a split...
Whitney Waited to Sing Until Life Matched Lyrics
Whitney Houston once said no to a song because she hadn’t lived it yet, but came back to it later once she did. Clive Davis tells the full story:
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...
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...