Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree, 32, was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The tragedy was reported by Deadline and echoed by Clash Music.
SNL Roasts Jack Harlow’s “Getting Blacker” Comment With Brutal Monica Skit
Jack Harlow’s promotional interview for his new album *Monica* sparked controversy when he claimed he had "got Blacker" with the project. The remark ignited a wave of social‑media backlash and prompted cultural critics to question his authenticity. Saturday Night Live responded with a sharp Weekend Update skit that lampooned Harlow’s comment, turning the debate into mainstream comedy. The combined fallout has shifted the conversation from the music itself to broader issues of cultural appropriation and brand risk for the rapper.
Teen Suicide Share Suffering
The indie punk outfit Nude descending staircase headless is set to drop a new jangling‑punk single on Friday via the RFCR label. The reviewer praises the track’s gritty guitar tone, snapping rhythm, and layered arrangement that rewards repeat listens. The...
Drivin N Cryin Keep the Spirit of Rock ‘N’ Roll Alive
After a six‑year break, Southern‑rock outfit Drivin N Cryin has dropped a new ten‑track album, "Crushing Flowers," that leans heavily on gritty electric guitars and pounding drums. The record channels the band’s 1980s roots while delivering more reflective, rebellious lyrics that push...
Warp Records Hints at Boards Of Canada Return with Mysterious Posters
Warp Records has amplified speculation about a Boards of Canada comeback by posting images of cryptic posters in cities such as London, Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York. The posters feature the duo’s Hexagon Sun emblem alongside ghostly figures with...
How to Use AI to Book and Market Live Shows: A Musician's Guide
A new wave of agentic AI tools is reshaping how independent musicians book venues, plan tours, market shows, and create promotional content. Platforms like Booking‑Agent.io and Gigwell use AI to surface hidden talent‑buyer contacts and suggest optimal dates, while TourSmart...
Eiko Ishibashi & Jim O’Rourke Live in London: Electronic Ecstasy From a Returning Hero
Jim O’Rourke returned to London for the first time in 22 years, sharing the stage with longtime collaborator Eiko Ishibashi at Union Chapel. The duo delivered an hour‑long, fully improvised set built on Kyma sound‑design software, live looping, and Ishibashi’s...
Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Plastic Cigarette" By Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan’s "Plastic Cigarette" has slipped from a #13 peak to the Billboard Hot 100’s bottom spot, illustrating the volatile life of a sleeper hit. The track, a fan‑favorite from his live set, showcases Bryan’s stark acoustic storytelling rooted in...
Twisted Teens :: S/T & Blame The Clown
Twisted Teens, a New Orleans‑based garage‑punk outfit, released the track “S/T & Blame The Clown” featuring frontman CPN Hollywell’s raspy, blues‑tinged vocals. The song merges frantic slides, county‑flavored punk, and fuzz‑laden distortion, echoing influences from Greg Cartwright to Royal Headache....
Taylor Swift Leads American Music Awards Nominations Including For Artist Of The Year
Taylor Swift, the most awarded artist in American Music Awards history, has earned eight nominations for the 52nd ceremony, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Her album "The Life of a Showgirl"...
Hoavi – Architectronics
Kirill Vasin, performing as Hoavi, releases *architectonics* on the Peak Oil label, showcasing a unique fusion of Indonesian gamelan influences with avant‑electronic production. The album features hand‑crafted percussion—drumming on tables and glass—processed into intricate, stereo‑rich soundscapes that blend dub‑style low‑end...
Myer U Clark Announces New Album Tinderbox, Shares New Single & Video “Healers”
Bristol indie‑folk songwriter Myer U Clark announced his sophomore album *Tinderbox*, slated for release on 26 June via Broadside Hacks Recordings. To launch the campaign he dropped the single “Healers” accompanied by a video produced by the Below The Belt collective. The track,...
Alabama Shakes Tease Third Album with Loaded New Track ‘American Dream’
Alabama Shakes have dropped the new single “American Dream,” signaling the arrival of their third studio album, their first full‑length release since the 2015 Grammy‑winning Sound & Colour. The track, a psychedelic‑soul commentary on contemporary social strain, will lead into...
Coachella Performers Sombr & The Strokes Roll Out Tours
Following Coachella’s 25th‑anniversary weekend, rising pop star Sombr and veteran rock band The Strokes unveiled extensive arena tours. Sombr’s 37‑date North American "You Are The Reason" trek kicks off July 22 in Mexico City and will hit marquee venues such...
King Harris Charged with Drug Possession and Arrested in Pokemon Onesie
Rapper King Harris, the son of hip‑hop legend T.I., was arrested while wearing a Pikachu onesie and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. The arrest, reported by Complex, stems from a police stop that uncovered illegal drugs. Harris...
From South Africa to Brazil, World Jazz Festival 2026 Brings Global Talents to India This Week
The World Jazz Festival 2026 will tour five Indian cities from April 17 to April 25, featuring a diverse lineup of international jazz talent. Organized by the World Jazz Network and Banyan Tree Events, the festival showcases artists from the...
Björk Reveals New Album to Be Released in 2027
Icelandic avant‑garde singer Björk announced her next studio album will be released in 2027, a five‑year gap since Fossora. She clarified on Instagram that the album will not be titled Echolalia, the name of her upcoming exhibition, dispelling fan speculation....
"There’s Beauty in the Fact We Didn’t Strangle Each Other at the End." Ville Valo Would Love to Reunite Goth...
Finnish goth‑metal pioneers HIM disbanded in 2017, but frontman Ville Valo says he would love to reunite with his former bandmates. Valo, who has been pursuing a solo career as VV, reflected on the amicable split and the band’s legacy...
Kesha Wins Australian Idol 2026
Kesha Oayda, a 21‑year‑old singer from Jindabyne, captured the Australian Idol 2026 crown, becoming the first female winner since 2007. She edged out competitors Harlan Goode and Kalani Artis in a finale praised for its youthful vocal talent. The victory...
Limerick Buzz Band THEATRE Have Just Released Their Debut Single 'The Fall'
Limerick alt‑noise outfit THEATRE has launched its debut single “The Fall” on BMG/Echo, with a premiere on BBC Six Music. The track, described as a blend of shoegaze, gritty guitar tones and Sinéad O’Connor‑style vocals, is accompanied by a video filmed...
India to Holds Its Largest Record Store Day Celebrations to Date
Sony Music India is reviving its Vinyl Pop‑Up event in Mumbai on April 18, marking the largest Record Store Day celebration in the country with over 5,000 records, limited‑edition box sets, cassettes and merchandise from iconic artists such as AC/DC,...
Pulp and Scritti Politti to Play Rough Trade 50 at London’s Southbank in July
Rough Trade marks its 50th anniversary with a three‑day festival at London’s Southbank Centre in July. Headliners include Pulp, who will play their new album *More* in full, and Scritti Politti, offering two shows on the same day. The weekend also...
Never Felt Bitter
Los Angeles power‑pop band The Pretty Flowers released their ninth studio album, Never Felt Bitter, as their first release on Forge Again Records. The record was largely written after guitarist‑vocalist Noah Green moved from downtown LA to the Sierra Madre...
Walkways Share Emotive New Track ‘A F**k You, A Thank You’
Walkways returned with the single “A F**k You, A Thank You,” a high‑energy track that fuses crushing metalcore with soaring hard‑rock. The song draws lyrical inspiration from the film Split, framing brokenness as a source of resilience. It follows the...
Killthesax – Give It A Listen
French electronic duo KILLTHESAX released the 2026 album "Give It A Listen" on Bandcamp, delivering a rapid‑fire blend of mind‑bending synths and rapturous soundscapes. The reviewer describes the record as a cerebral alternative to the dance floor, drawing parallels to...
Limerick’s THEATRE Share Debut Single ‘The Fall’
Irish five‑piece THEATRE has launched their debut single “The Fall” through Echo, showcasing a blend of ethereal rock, folk, and 90s‑era shoegaze. Front‑woman Maeve O’Shae’s emotive vocals drive a narrative about broken friendship and toxic relationships. The band, already supported...
Karol G Becomes First Latina Headliner at Coachella 2026
Karol G headlined Coachella 2026, becoming the festival’s first Latina main‑stage act. Her 90‑minute set blended reggaeton, pop and cultural tributes, underscoring the growing market power of Latin artists.
"This Was Something Else. I Could Feel It in Every Part of Me." What It Was Like Seeing Metal Legends...
Death Angel frontman Mark Osegueda recalls seeing Metallica live on the Kill ’Em All tour as a 14‑year‑old in Berkeley and being blown away by their raw energy. He describes the transformative impact of the band’s early albums, especially Ride...
The Fanfare Around the Band Geese Actually Was a Psyop
Brooklyn indie rockers Geese vaulted to mainstream attention in late 2025 after their fourth album Getting Killed topped year‑end lists and landed spots on SNL and Coachella. In March, digital‑marketing firm Chaotic Good Projects disclosed that it used a network of TikTok...
Bloodstock Reveal Line-Up For New Blood & EMP Stages At 2026 Festival
Bloodstock’s 25th‑anniversary festival will run from August 6‑9 at Catton Park in Derbyshire, featuring headliners such as Lamb of God, Judas Priest, Northlane and Body Count. The New Blood stage showcases nine emerging acts—including Void Below and Concrete Age—alongside winners of the Metal 2 The Masses...
Alt-J’s Joe Newman Announces Debut Solo Album as JJerome87, ‘The Canyon’
Joe Newman, alt‑J’s frontman, has unveiled his solo project JJerome87 and announced the debut album “The Canyon,” due June 26, 2026 via Mushroom Music and Virgin Music Group. The 11‑track LP was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos de la Garza and...
Visible Cloaks Are Blurring the Lines and Playing with Reality
Visible Cloaks, the Portland duo behind a decade‑long silence, announced their first full‑length album in ten years, *Paradessence*, due next month on RVNG Intl. The record features a roster of collaborators including Motion Graphics, Félicia Atkinson, Yoshio Ojima, Satsuki Shibano...
BTS Label BigHit Music Asks US Court to Unmask X User Who Leaked ‘ARIRANG’ Before Release
HYBE’s BigHit Music has petitioned a California federal court to subpoena X Corp. for the identity of the anonymous @jwngkcck account that leaked BTS’s "ARIRANG" album ahead of its March 20 release. The leak threatened the label’s promotional strategy despite the...
Modern Diet – Maria
Modern Diet, an indie electronic act, dropped the single “Maria” in 2026 on SoundCloud. The track, produced by Jake Cheriff and collaborators, is highlighted for its bright, summer‑like melodies that lift listeners’ moods. The release is promoted through the group’s...
RM Explores Life’s Meaning in Deep Interview
My interview with RM on the meaning of life, and more https://t.co/vhvTa9xtyz Video interview: https:/youtube.com/watch?si=eVc1a1DxUvJbhAzy&v=LIb4fdwq7UM&feature=youtu.be
Perpetual Adaptability: Amina Claudine Myers at 84
Amina Claudine Myers, now 84, remains a prolific force across jazz, gospel, classical, and avant‑garde music. After early classical training and church choir roots in Arkansas, she migrated to Chicago in the 1960s, where the AACM nurtured her improvisational voice....
Lil Uzi Vert, Skrillex, Playboi Carti Headlining 2026 Summer Smash Near Chicago
The Summer Smash festival near Chicago announced its 2026 lineup, headlined by Lil Uzi Vert, Skrillex and Playboi Carti. The three‑day event runs June 12‑14 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, with tickets starting at $399 across GA, GA+, VIP and...
The Afghan Whigs Announce UK Shows to Extend Their 40th Anniversary Celebrations
The Afghan Whigs have added six UK dates to their 40th‑anniversary tour, marking their first UK run in more than four years. The leg kicks off in Leeds on September 19 and wraps in Brighton on September 26, with support from Ed Harcourt....
Natalie Wildgoose – Rural Hours
Natalie Wildgoose released her six‑track EP "Rural Hours" on April 15, 2026, recorded in a bothy in the Yorkshire Dales. The collection pairs her piano with Owen Spafford’s violin and Chris Brain’s acoustic guitar, creating intimate folk arrangements that echo...
Anghami Brings Seven Arab Musicians to Release Song on Connection, Community
Anghami released the collaborative single "Aktar Men Ayya Waqt" (More Than Ever), bringing together seven prominent Arab musicians from diverse generations and regions. The track, recorded across multiple locations and sung in Levantine and Khaleeji dialects, underscores the platform’s ability...
Most Recorded Artist, RIP
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, aged 92, died yesterday, cementing her status as the most recorded artist in history with over 12,000 songs in 20 languages. Guinness World Records recognized her record‑breaking output, and her voice remains one of...
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol & More Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, featuring heavy‑metal icons Iron Maiden and new‑wave legend Billy Idol among a diverse roster. Maiden finally receives induction after only two nominations in 22 years, just as they launch...
"I Got Called Into the Principal’s Office because Our Songs Didn’t Say ‘Jesus’ Enough." Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Opens up About...
Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale revealed that a principal’s reprimand for not mentioning Jesus in her early songs sparked her departure from organized religion. Raised in a Presbyterian school, she and her brother formed the band while still attending church, but...
Two Queer Operas Back-to-Back in Bach’s Capital
Erfurt staged Heggie’s “For a Look or a Touch” after Wuorinen’s “Brokeback Mountain”. The pocket opera, originally a 45‑minute Seattle debut in 2007, is now twice as long and marketed to audiences 14 and older, with weekday morning shows. The...
Sofia Isella’s Dark Pop Is Poetic, Feminist and Right on Time
Sofia Isella, a 21‑year‑old singer‑songwriter, is releasing her debut album “Something Is a Shell” on Friday, 2026. The record fuses gothic‑pop production with stark feminist lyrics that confront online misogyny, religious hypocrisy, and gender‑based violence. Isella has built a sizable...
Remembering Asha Bhosle’s Legacy Through 20 Years of Conversations
Rolling Stone India reflects on two decades of interviews with Asha Bhosle, charting her evolution from a 1950s playback singer to a cross‑generational icon. The piece highlights her 1998 MTV award, Grammy‑nominated "Legacy" album, and recent collaborations with Gorillaz and...
Radical Traditional: Folk Music for Spring, by Patrick Clarke
Patrick Clarke’s spring "Radical Traditional" column reviews the inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award and highlights ten boundary‑pushing releases. The award, organized by Sound Roots and the Folk On Foot podcast, honored Barry Kerr’s gritty Irish‑trad record "Curlew’s Cry"...
Canada's National Orchestra to Honour Indigenous Music During Nova Scotia Shows
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra is marking its 100th tour with a series of Nova Scotia concerts that spotlight Indigenous music. Mi’kmaq singer‑songwriter Emma Stevens, who first volunteered with the orchestra in Eskasoni as a teen, will perform her viral...
TellTale Opera Theatre to Present Double Bill Workshop of Two New Operas
TellTale Opera Theatre, a new nonprofit focused on contemporary opera‑theatre, will debut with a double‑bill workshop of two original works, “Rabbit Season” and “Take Me Down,” on May 2 2026 at Baltimore’s 2640 Space. The operas, composed by local artists Meg Huskin...
This Week’s Top Tours: Rüfüs Du Sol Jumps To No. 1 On LIVE75 With South American Ticket Sales
Australian EDM trio Rüfüs Du Sol vaulted to the No. 1 spot on Pollstar’s LIVE75 chart after a blockbuster South American leg of their Inhale / Exhale World Tour. The three most recent shows in Argentina, Chile and Brazil sold 50,043 tickets, averaging 16,681...
Lenox Hills – “Call Me A Fool”
Nashville brothers Luke and Patrick Mullin, performing as Lenox Hills, have released the single “Call Me A Fool” ahead of their forthcoming album A Penny For Your Thoughts. The track is described as an anthemic, stadium‑ready rock song with soaring...