Today's Music Pulse
Lily Seabird Announces New LP ‘Lightspheres on Their Way’
Lily Seabird revealed her upcoming album Lightspheres on Their Way, slated for a September 4 physical release and an October 2 digital launch on Lame‑O Records. The record opens with the gritty single “Election Day” and will be backed by a summer‑fall tour across the US and Europe. Co‑producer Garrett Linck helped shape the album’s sound.
HEALTH Release 'R-TYPE IV' Featuring A Remix Done By The Late GOST
American industrial band HEALTH has released the fourth installment of its R‑TYPE remix series, titled R‑TYPE IV, featuring a posthumous remix by the late synth‑wave producer GOST. The EP includes six tracks, among them “Children Of Sorrow” (GOST RMX) and collaborations with Godflesh, Lauren Mayberry, and Magic Sword. Launched in early 2025, the series delivers roughly six songs per release, totaling about 24 remixes over six weeks, and draws inspiration from the classic 1987 arcade shooter R‑Type. The project underscores HEALTH’s blend of video‑game culture with contemporary electronic music.
Justin Bieber Did YouTube Karaoke at Coachella
Justin Bieber turned his Coachella set into a YouTube karaoke session, pulling up the music video for his 2010 breakout hit “Baby” and pausing for the crowd to sing the chorus. He also streamed the video for “Beauty and a...
Ronnie Dunn on the Time He Got in Trouble Over Morgan Wallen
Ronnie Dunn recounted a 2025 incident where he used a small cheat‑sheet for Morgan Wallen’s “Whiskey Glasses” during a Miami show, a moment fans dubbed “Paper Gate.” The backlash stemmed from perceptions that the card showed disrespect, though Dunn insisted it was a...
Grab Tickets for Jyeremiy Concert in Calgary, April 24
Get tour tickets to see @jyeremiy in Calgary on Friday, April 24th. I'll be there, too. ;0)
Bieber's Coachella Show Nets Nearly $10 Million Profit
Justin Bieber just put on the most profitable Coachella performance in history: $10,000,000 (performance fee) - $1,699 (Macbook Pro) - $239 (Apple Care) - $16 (YouTube Premium) - $10 (Amazon Basic HDMI cable) —————————— $9,998,036 (profit) https://t.co/Byrtv8NdMU
PSYCHO-FRAME Are Back In The Studio As Promised
British rock outfit Psycho-Frame announced they have returned to the recording studio after a European tour with Bodysnatcher. Guitarist Hunter Young has been laying down roughly 15 new tracks since early March while the rest of the band performed abroad....
At 73, David Byrne Outpaces Artists More Than Half His Age at Coachella
At 73, David Byrne delivered one of Coachella 2026’s standout sets, blending tracks from his new solo album *Who Is the Sky?* with Talking Heads classics. Backed by a troupe of singer‑dancers, his 13‑song performance combined precise choreography with a relaxed...
Watch Yungblud Kick Off ‘Idols’ UK Arena Tour with Homecoming Show
British rocker Yungblud launched the UK arena leg of his ‘Idols’ world tour with a homecoming concert at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on April 11. The show followed an expanded schedule announced in October after tickets sold out quickly, adding dates...
New Music on Our Radar This Week: Flying Lotus, Peach, M.I.A.
Mixmag’s weekly round‑up highlights a diverse slate of new releases spanning electronic, hip‑hop, and world‑influenced music. The centerpiece is Flying Lotus’s deluxe yellow‑vinyl reissue of his debut album ‘1983’ for Record Store Day, alongside M.I.A.’s seventh album ‘M.I.7’ recorded in...
JASON BONHAM On Performing LED ZEPPELIN's Entire 'Physical Graffiti' Album: 'Fifteen Years Into Paying Homage To Dad, I Wanted A...
Jason Bonham announced his "LED Zeppelin Evening" tour across Australia and New Zealand, timed to the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s double‑album Physical Graffiti. The setlist will perform the entire album, including deep cuts like “In The Light,” while also featuring classic hits such as “Stairway To Heaven.”...
Drake Takes Aim At Ebro & Peter Rosenberg Months After Hot 97 Exit
Drake allegedly texted DJ Akademiks mocking former Hot 97 hosts Ebro and Peter Rosenberg for broadcasting their new YouTube show from a makeshift kitchen‑living‑room‑office studio. The joke, shared via a viral clip, highlights Drake’s penchant for playful public jabs while he...
AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS Drops Cinematic Third LP, 'DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?'
As Everything Unfolds released their third LP, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, on April 10 through Century Media. Frontwoman Charlie Rolfe frames the record as a therapeutic chronicle of grief after the 2024 death of partner and bandmate Jamie Gowers. The album...
Asha Bhosle, Bollywood’s Iconic Voice, Dies at 92
Asha Bhosle, the most recorded artist in music history and the defining voice of Bollywood for eight decades, has died at 92 in Mumbai. There will never be another. https://t.co/4UsBA3J2KR
On the Charts 57 Years Ago, This Psychedelic Soul Hit by the 5th Dimension Spent a Whopping Six Weeks at...
On April 12, 1969 the 5th Dimension’s psychedelic‑soul medley “Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In” began a six‑week reign at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track, adapted from the 1967 musical *Hair*, debuted on the chart on March 8 and stayed for 17 weeks total. It also...
Justin Bieber Headlines Coachella with Nostalgia-Fuelled Set
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella with a set that leaned heavily on his early YouTube hits, including "Baby" and "Never Say Never," marking his first major live show in four years after canceling his Justice tour for health reasons. The 32‑year‑old...
Limberlost Revamps Fan Favorite with Hall‑Fame Bass
Limberlost's "Give It to Me (Redux)" takes a 2023 European fan favourite and rebuilds it from the ground up. Two classically trained vocalists, a Metal Hall of Fame bassist, and a riff that doesn't let go. A new EP is...
Soulive Returns After 15 Years with Eclectic Icelandic Album
Soulive's first album in 15 years finds Eric Krasno and the Evans brothers sounding like they never left. 'Flowers' was recorded in Iceland, features Van Hunt, and moves through jazz, funk and blues like it's the most natural thing in...
A Christian Artist Opening For SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER On Christian Rock Tour Is Being Threatened With Boycotts
Christian metalcore band Magdalene Rose, slated to open the Y2K Reloaded Tour with Seventh Day Slumber, Jason Dunn, and Nate Parrish, faced backlash from several churches. First Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas, cancelled the May 17 show, citing Rose’s appearance and...
Limited‑Edition Brian Wilson Live Box Drops on Record Store Day
Two thousand copies, one day only. Brian Wilson's 'On Tour 1999-2007' lands on Record Store Day, April 18, via Oglio Entertainment. Eight years of live recordings, a world-class backing band, and a catalog that never gets old. https://t.co/606AHmPeBp
RGV on Working with Asha Bhosle in Rangeela: ‘Asha Ji’s Playful Sensuality, Mischievous Energy and Unimaginable Vocal Range Created Pure...
Ram Gopal Varma credits legendary singer Asha Bhosle for giving the 1995 film Rangeela its unforgettable opening track, “Rangeela Re.” At 62, Bhosle delivered a single‑take performance that blended playful sensuality with her vast vocal range, complementing A.R. Rahman’s groundbreaking composition. The collaboration...
Remembering When Eagles Went in a Rock Direction by Adding Don Felder in 1974
In 1974 the Eagles recruited guitarist Don Felder, steering the band away from its country‑rock roots toward a harder, mainstream rock sound. Felder’s slide‑guitar contribution on “Good Day In Hell” during the *On the Border* sessions impressed the group, leading...
Charlotte Sands Drops Independent Arena‑Ready Album Satellite
Charlotte Sands' sophomore album 'Satellite' is out now, fully independent and built for arenas. Latest single "back to you" is the kind of alt-pop that sticks. Over 300 million streams and she's just getting started. https://t.co/pnwe5B17jW
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#176)
Saving Country Music released its latest Top 25 Current Playlist, adding eight fresh tracks from emerging and established country‑roots artists. Highlights include Emily Zeck’s vintage‑styled "Old Is Gold," John R. Miller’s John Prine‑inspired "If You Could Only See Me Now," and Rachel...
Joe Jackson Returns with New Single and Global Tour
Joe Jackson's new single "Fabulous People" is out now, and 'Hope And Fury', his first studio album in seven years, follows on earMUSIC. Eighty shows across 14 countries start in May. He's not slowing down. https://t.co/Zi0SUqPsIy
Manchester Orchestra Releases 21‑track Live Album From Sold‑out Chapel
Manchester Orchestra's 'Union Chapel, London, England' is out now on Loma Vista Recordings. Twenty-one tracks, three sold-out nights in a gothic London chapel, and a catalog reimagined from the ground up. https://t.co/DVAz24xVE7
My Top 30 Songs for April 12-18, 2026
Los Angeles alt‑rock band The Neighbourhood reclaimed the top spot on the weekly chart with “Hula Girl,” a track from their November‑released fifth album ultraSOUND. The list also saw notable movements, including Missio rising to #3 and Brigitte Calls Me...
Kooks Drop Live O2 Performance Ahead of 20‑Year Anniversary
The Kooks have released "See Me Now (Live At The O2 Arena, London)", a deeply personal performance from their biggest-ever UK headline show. The 20th anniversary of 'Inside In/Inside Out' is coming. The band is very much alive. https://t.co/gNgQmbqofJ
From Feet-Touching to Floor-Dancing: The Night Asha Bhosle and Govinda Reimagined ‘Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja’. Watch Video
Govinda joined legendary singer Asha Bhosle on stage for a high‑energy rendition of the classic ‘Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja’, a performance that quickly went viral on social platforms. The duet featured Govinda’s flamboyant dance moves, including a floor‑laying routine, while Bhosle delivered her iconic...
AIR Drops Debut Live Album Recorded Under Acropolis
AIR release their first-ever live album on Record Store Day, April 18. 'Moon Safari, The Athens Concert' was recorded beneath the Acropolis in Athens. Limited vinyl, indie stores only. https://t.co/nxFNNUe9uK
Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour, New Solo Album
Stephen Pearcy has launched "The Undercover Tour" for 2026, with Warren DeMartini joining several dates. A new solo album is also in the works. The voice of Ratt isn't taking a breath. https://t.co/d1UlHxKaZv
At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages
At Coachella 2026, Nine Inch Noize—Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Boys Noize—took the Sahara stage for a 45‑minute, horror‑themed set that blended industrial rock with club‑ready beats. The performance featured a troupe of dancers, elaborate lighting, and guest vocals from...
THE GHOST INSIDE Is Working On New Demos
The Ghost Inside bassist Jim Riley posted an Instagram Reel showing his short drive to drummer Andrew Tkaczyk’s home studio, where the band is working on a new, untitled demo. The clip follows the release of their sixth studio album,...
Ben Reel's Spirit's Not Broken Delivers Soulful Guitars and Love
Ben Reel's twelfth album 'Spirit's Not Broken' is out now. Big guitars, soul grooves, and a clear-eyed message about love and human connection. Focus track "Better Be Better" hits hard right out of the gate. https://t.co/dfNMd7XMJU
Now & Then: Charley Crockett’s Age of the Ram and the Reach of Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs
Charley Crockett releases Age of the Ram, the final chapter of his Sagebrush Trilogy, a 20‑song, 45‑minute concept album built around outlaw Billy McLane and produced with Shooter Jennings. The record channels the cinematic storytelling of Marty Robbins' 1959 Gunfighter Ballads...
Central Cee Wore Custom GAP Hoodie That Read “CAP” At Coachella
Central Cee turned heads at Coachella 2026 by debuting a custom red GAP hoodie that replaced the brand’s iconic logo with his nickname “CAP.” The British rapper paired the piece with baggy denim shorts, a Louis Vuitton belt, and red‑white...
Truman Sinclair Releases Self‑produced Alt‑country
Truman Sinclair's 'Rivers Of Sugar And Blood' is out now on Capitol Records. Six self-produced alt-country songs about depression, friendship, and growing up hard. He opens for Courtney Barnett across North America starting May 1. https://t.co/AYWGjxeJja
Asha Bhosle ‘Fumbled’ when Boy George Asked Her ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ Meaning: ‘I Don’t Know English, Went to Vernacular...
Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian playback singer who died at 92, left a catalog of more than 12,000 songs in eight decades and dozens of languages. In 1990 she teamed up with British pop star Boy George on the controversial track “Bow Down Mister,”...
BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'All The Heavy Music I Loved Always Had Melody'
Gavin Rossdale explained that Bush has been deliberately steering toward a detuned, heavy sound since the 2020 album The Kingdom, culminating in the 2025 release I Beat Loneliness. He emphasized the need to marry that heaviness with strong melody, citing influences like...
Foo Fighters Drop Hard‑Hitting Single “Of All People” Ahead of 12th Album
Foo Fighters released their second single, “Of All People,” from the forthcoming 12th studio album Your Favorite Toy. The track, inspired by frontman Dave Grohl’s encounter with a former 90s drug dealer, marks the first release featuring new drummer Ilan...
Watch Paul Stanley Perform 'Detroit Rock City' At Kiss Fan Expo
Paul Stanley, the iconic frontman of Kiss, took the stage at the 2026 Indy Kiss Fan Expo in Indianapolis, delivering a surprise rendition of “Detroit Rock City” alongside Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz and others. This marks only the second live performance by...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Proved That He’s the Biggest Belieber Of All
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2024, delivering a 90‑minute set that blended his new SWAG I and SWAG II material with a nostalgic video‑driven medley of early hits. The minimalist stage featured a cocoon‑like structure, a laptop, and an acoustic trio, creating an...
BTS’s Hot Ones Debut Fuels Surge in Live‑digital Influencer Marketing
BTS’s appearance on YouTube’s Hot Ones broke viewership and engagement benchmarks, drawing millions of fans and prompting brands to double down on live‑digital channels. The episode underscores a broader shift as celebrities turn to real‑time streaming to connect directly with...
3 Delta Blues Standards That Forever Changed Rock History
The article highlights three Delta blues standards—Charley Patton’s “A Spoonful Blues,” Robert Johnson’s “Cross Road Blues,” and Lead Belly’s “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?”—and traces how each song was reinterpreted by later rock icons such as Howlin’ Wolf, Cream,...
Watch: ELLEFSON-SOTO, Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO, Performs At Whisky A Go Go
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and veteran vocalist Jeff Scott Soto launched their joint project Ellefson‑Soto with a live show at the historic Whisky A Go Go on April 9, 2026. The five‑piece lineup featured Soto, Ellefson, guitarists Andy Martongelli and Walter Cianciusi, and drummer...
3 Country Albums That Were Considered “Too Different” When They Dropped
A recent retrospective highlights three country‑adjacent albums that were deemed “too different” when they first arrived. Willie Nelson’s 1975 concept record *Red Headed Stranger* was dismissed as a demo but rose to No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and topped the...
Asha Bhosle, Beyond the Legend: The Night at the NCPA that Revealed the Singer’s Restless, Curious Soul
Asha Bhosle made an unannounced appearance at the 2019 NCPA centenary tribute for tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakta, performing a Marathi composition and a re‑imagined "Chura Liya Hai Tumne" alongside Zakir Hussain. At 85, she turned a formal homage into...
PinkPantheress, Sombr, Jack White & More: Best Moments From Coachella 2026 Day 2
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026 Day 2, reportedly earning a record‑breaking fee and turning the set into a nostalgic YouTube sing‑along showcase. The day also featured legacy alt‑rock icons such as Jack White, David Byrne and Billy Corgan, while emerging acts...
PAUL STANLEY Confirms KISS Will Perform At 2026 Edition Of 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas': 'We Can't Wait To Play'
KISS frontman Paul Stanley announced at the Indy KISS Fan Expo that the band will stage a 2026 edition of “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas.” The landlocked format, introduced in 2025, replaces the traditional cruise due to limited ship availability and was held at Virgin Hotels...
“Me and Bobby McGee”
Janis Joplin’s posthumous album *Pearl* topped the charts 54 years ago, propelled by her rendition of “Me and Bobby McGee.” The song, originally written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969, was recorded by Joplin just days before her October 1970 death and later...
RD Burman, Asha Bhosle Forged ‘Suron Ka Naata’ over Anonymous Roses; She Refused to Enter the Room Where Pancham Died:...
Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian playback singer, died at 92 on April 12, 2026 in Mumbai. Known for a catalog of over 12,000 songs, many of which were composed by her husband R.D. Burman, the pair married in 1980 after a long professional...