Today's Music Pulse
Future and Tyla headline World Cup opening with “Game Time”
Future and Tyla performed “Game Time” at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. The star‑studded show also featured performances by Katy Perry, LISA and Anitta, according to Billboard. The event highlights music’s central role in the global tournament.
Relix Staff Picks – April 10: My New Band Believe, Sierra Hull, Gregg Allman Band, Brown Horse, Prism Shores and...
Relix released its weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated with Qobuz’s high‑resolution streaming, spotlighting a range of new releases. The centerpiece is My New Band Believe’s ambitious debut, recorded in 11 London studios and featuring 23 string instruments, five drummers and a host of other musicians. The playlist also includes tracks from Sierra Hull, the Gregg Allman Band, Brown Horse, Prism Shores and several other artists. Listeners can stream the selections via the Qobuz link provided.
Eric Hirshberg's New Single Reflects Post‑Wildfire Resilience
Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg releases "More Is Not The Answer," a deeply personal pop and Americana single written in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, serving as the title track from his forthcoming album. https://t.co/2kyEIKbzIX
Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died at 68 from prostate cancer, ending the life of a hip‑hop pioneer who transformed a Bronx street gang into the Universal Zulu Nation. His 1970s block‑party DJing and the 1984 “Planet Rock” sound helped launch...
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin to Bring Stygian Bough on Tour Through North America
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin are embarking on a 24‑date North American tour this spring to promote their collaborative album *Stygian Bough, Vol. II*, which debuted in November 2025. The itinerary runs from May 27 in St. Louis to June...
Randall Franks Drops Centennial Bluegrass Tribute on Charity Album
Randall Franks releases "Down Yonder Too," a bluegrass and Americana centennial tribute featuring Dom Flemons, Jim Lauderdale, and Ketch Secor, from the upcoming charity album 'A Zippedy Doodle Day: American Folk Songs.' https://t.co/xaKrDNQPmq
Fake AI Singer Hits Number One on the Charts—Not Making This Up
An AI‑generated vocalist named Eddie Dalton has surged onto the music charts, securing a number‑one spot on iTunes’ R&B list and placing three tracks within the platform’s top ten. One of his YouTube videos has surpassed one million views, drawing...
Willow Avalon Previews ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’ Album With ‘Cardinal Sin’ Featuring Jason Isbell
Singer‑songwriter Willow Avalon has released the lead single “Cardinal Sin,” a duet with acclaimed Americana star Jason Isbell, as a preview of her upcoming album Pink Pocket Pistol. The album, slated for June 26, 2026 via Atlantic Outpost/Assemble Sound, follows her 2025 debut...
How to Watch Coachella 2026 at Home: Schedule, Start Times and More
Coachella 2026 will take place over two consecutive weekends, April 10‑12 and April 17‑19, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival will be livestreamed on YouTube, with separate feeds for seven stages, and a dedicated mobile app...
Kelly Lang's Courageous Release of “HollyWould” Revealed
Kelly Lang held "HollyWould" back for a while, and now that it's out, you'll understand why it took courage to release it. https://t.co/gNyBBl7dc9
Earworm of the Week: ‘Turn Up The Radio’ with Chinese American Bear
Seattle‑based mandopop duo Chinese American Bear have dropped "Turn Up The Radio," the lead preview from their forthcoming album Dim Sum & Then Some, arriving May 8 on Moshi Moshi Records. The track blends bubble‑gum pop with psychedelic production, described by...
Raye Ft. Hans Zimmer – Click Clack Symphony
British pop singer Raye released "Click Clack Symphony" featuring legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. The five‑minute track uses orchestral motifs to echo the click of high heels, framing an ode to female friendship. Critics note Raye’s strong vocal delivery but...
Mary Hood Shares New Video for Track “Water the Fern”
New‑York indie rock collective Mary Hood has dropped a music video for the title track of their latest EP, “Water the Fern.” The video, directed by Paul DeSilva and shot in artist Chelsey Pettyjohn’s Red Hook loft, visualizes the song’s themes...
TIDALS Unleashes Urgent Cinematic Rock Anthem on Power
TIDALS just dropped "When Heroes Speak," a cinematic rock anthem about power, manipulation, and the voices that cut through the noise. It's urgent, it's big, and it lands hard. https://t.co/g3L1NoDzaA
Record Store Day 2026 Highlights Indie & Alternative Stars
Charli XCX. Selena Gomez. Ethel Cain. HAIM. The Last Dinner Party. Record Store Day 2026 has the alternative and indie side covered too. https://t.co/EZRQyVMfmW
Rolo Tomassi Upload “Tempest” Music Video, ‘In The Echoes of All Dreams’ Now Available in Vinyl
British mathcore outfit Rolo Tomassi dropped the official video for “Tempest” and simultaneously issued a vinyl edition of their EP *In The Echoes Of All Dreams*. The EP, first released digitally after the band’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations in late 2025, is...
Hiroki Tanaka – ‘Isan’
Hiroki Tanaka, former lead guitarist of Juno and Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, has released his debut solo album “Isan.” The record draws on a Japanese hymnbook inherited from his grandparents, reworking sacred melodies through synth‑rock, experimental pop, and hushed introspection....
The Yum Yum Tree – ‘Turn Down the Noise’
Atlanta‑based indie trio The Yum Yum Tree releases *Turn Down the Noise*, a guitar‑driven album that channels 90s college‑radio nostalgia while delivering modern power‑pop hooks. The record showcases Andy Gish’s melodic vocals across tracks like the title song, “Shine,” and...
Dogs In A Pile & Natalie Brooke Close Joint Run With Sit-In Swap
Dogs In A Pile and Natalie Brooke wrapped their spring joint run at Mr. Smalls Theatre near Pittsburgh, trading sit‑in performances that highlighted Phish, Grateful Dead and Doobie Brothers covers. Natalie Brooke opened with “HANDS,” a track from her 2025...
Blackstreet To Kick Off Summer Run With ‘Global Pass’: 3 Shows In 3 Days Across 3 Continents
R&B legends Blackstreet announced a three‑day "Global Pass" kickoff, performing in Casablanca, Morocco on June 18, London’s O2 Arena on June 19 alongside TLC and Jodeci, and Dallas‑Fort Worth’s Freedom Vibes Juneteenth Festival on June 20. The rapid‑fire run spans three continents and...
56 Years Ago Today, an Indecent Proposal Led to Jim Morrison Being Yanked Offstage by Doors Bandmate
On April 10, 1970, The Doors’ Boston concert descended into chaos when a power cut left Jim Morrison’s microphone on while he was heavily intoxicated. Morrison launched a profanity‑filled tirade, threatened to expose his genitals, and had to be physically...
Osiris Media Re-Releases ‘After Midnight,’ the Definitive Podcast on Phish’s Big Cypress
Osiris Media announced the re‑release of “After Midnight,” a five‑episode podcast that chronicles Phish’s iconic 1999 Big Cypress festival. Hosted by music journalist Jesse Jarnow, the series originally aired in 2019 and runs over five hours, blending interviews with band members,...
The Weeknd Reveals How His First Crush Helped Him Make His Groundbreaking Debut Mixtape
The Weeknd disclosed that his early love of anime, from Sailor Moon to Samurai Champloo, directly shaped his debut mixtape House of Balloons. He explained that the series’ blend of hip‑hop beats by Nujabes and visual storytelling inspired tracks like “The Morning”...
Hard Working Americans Share 2013 Recording Of Gil Scott-Heron’s ‘Work For Peace’
Hard Working Americans released a 2013 recording of Gil Scott‑Heron’s protest anthem “Work For Peace (The Military & The Monetary)” to digital platforms. The track was originally the B‑side of the band’s Record Store Day Black Friday single and was captured during their...
Atreyu Tap Max Cavalera for Latest Single “Children of Light”
Atreyu announced the upcoming release of their ninth studio album, *The End Is Not the End*, slated for April 24 on Spinefarm Records. The band dropped the second single, “Children of Light,” which features a guest vocal from metal legend...
Lady Gaga and Doechii Have Teamed up for ‘Runway’ From The Devil Wears Prada 2
Pop megastar Lady Gaga and rising rapper Doechii have teamed up for “Runway,” a new single that will appear on the soundtrack of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, slated for release on May 1, 2026. The track boasts an all‑star production roster that includes...
Listen: Maggie Rose Previews New LP ‘Half Moon’ with Single “Red Shoes”
Maggie Rose announced her next studio album, Half Moon, slated for release on August 14, 2026. The rollout begins with the lead single “Red Shoes,” a upbeat anthem co‑written with Lawrence Rothman and Daniel Tashian. Rose describes the track as...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Revive “American Land” And “Two Hearts” In Los Angeles
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band wrapped the first multi‑night leg of their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, debuting two songs—“Two Hearts” and “American Land.” The three‑hour set, featuring guest guitarist Tom Morello, continued...
A Day To Remember Announce Cruise ‘Big Old Boat Show’
A Day To Remember has unveiled the “Big Old Boat Show” cruise, sailing April 28‑May 2, 2027 from Miami to Nassau. The five‑day event will feature two exclusive ADTR performances and a lineup that includes Knocked Loose, The Devil Wears Prada, Dying Wish,...
Music This Week: Shreya Ghoshal’s The All Hearts Tour – Live
Shreya Ghoshal released *The All Hearts Tour – Live*, a nine‑track live album that marks the first time in roughly three decades a female Indian playback singer has issued a live recording. The album showcases re‑imagined versions of her film...
Springsteen Concert Tips and Movie Night Hosting Guide
At my newsletter I answered reader questions about Bruce Springsteen concerts (which involves a Scott Wampler story that I really like) and how to host a movie night https://t.co/eaVVjseg8C
Review: A George Lewis Premiere at the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic presented a diverse program at David Geffen Hall, featuring works by Barber, Stravinsky, Floyd, Ives, and the world premiere of a new composition by George Lewis, a trombonist and computer‑music pioneer. Conductor Kwamé Ryan made his...
Nxdia Has Detailed New EP ‘Lovemesick’, a Collection of Dark Love Songs
Egyptian‑Sudanese artist Nxdia announced a four‑track EP titled Lovemesick, set for release on 24 April. The collection blends English and Arabic lyrics to portray toxic love and heartbreak, which the artist calls “dark love songs with even darker endings.” Nxdia will...
Royel Otis Have Shared ‘Sweet Hallelujah’, a Bittersweet Goodbye in Song Form
Australian duo Royel Otis dropped their first new song since 2025, "Sweet Hallelujah," a bittersweet farewell track produced by Shawn Everett, whose résumé includes Julian Casablancas and The War on Drugs. The single debuts ahead of the band’s inaugural Coachella performance, where they will...
Castle Rat Release “Siren” Music Video Ahead of Tour with Dethklok and Amon Amarth
Castle Rat has released a new music video for the track “Siren” ahead of its upcoming Amonklok Conquest Tour, where it will share the stage with metal heavyweights Dethklok and Amon Amarth. The video supports the band’s recently issued album...
Miami Band The Goods Reuniting For One Night Only At Mandelstam Theater
Miami’s iconic rock quartet The Goods will take the stage for the first time since disbanding in 1999, delivering a one‑night‑only performance at South Miami’s Mandelstam Theater on April 25. The show celebrates the debut of their new documentary, “Love...
Scustin Have Shared ‘Scustinism’, a New Single About Reclaiming Irish Identity
Irish post‑punk band Scustin has released “Scustinism,” a new single that serves as a manifesto on Irish identity. The track, produced by veteran Richie Kennedy—who has worked with Interpol, The Murder Capital and others—will appear on the forthcoming EP “The...
Kelela's "Idea 1" & 10 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s Soundcheck roundup spotlights 11 new tracks released this week, ranging from Kelela’s genre‑bending "Idea 1" to Kehlani’s R&B‑hip‑hop crossover featuring Missy Elliott. The list blends established names like Lykke Li and Laufey with rising acts such as Katseye, who are...
Gucci Mane Unleashes Diss Track After Alleged Kidnapping by Pooh Shiesty
Gucci Mane has released a new diss track titled “Crash Dummy,” produced by Zaytoven, in response to an alleged kidnapping and robbery by his 1017‑label artist Pooh Shiesty. The song contains veiled references to the incident without naming Shiesty directly. Federal authorities have...
Mobb Deep’s 1996 BET Live Performance of Classics
Mobb Deep performing "Shook Ones" and "Hell On Earth" live on BET in '96. https://t.co/TR8TpoagxW
Pregnant Detroit Rapper Siditty Shot & Killed, Family Alleges Targeted Attack
Detroit rapper Siditty, real name Qualeisha Barnes, was fatally shot in Atlanta on April 9 while 14 weeks pregnant. Police responded to a vehicle at 1:23 a.m., finding her with multiple gunshot wounds to the face and pronouncing her dead on...
Wendy Eisenberg’s Luminous Album Defines Spring 2026 Soundtrack
I wrote about the luminous Wendy Eisenberg album, a prime spring of 2026 soundtrack. https://t.co/iG8G6YnrfP https://t.co/2RcbGfYLFO
Alastair Macaulay: Ravel Emerges Clearer in Pink Tweed
Critic Alastair Macaulay praised French pianist Cédric Tiberghien’s inventive program at Wigmore Hall, where Ravel’s *Le Tombeau de Couperin* was interwoven with authentic Couperin pieces, highlighting a dialogue between Baroque and modernist idioms. He noted Christopher Hampton’s *Liaisons Dangereuses* at...
Foo Fighters Drop New Single “Of All People” Ahead of 12th Album “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters released the new single “Of All People,” a two‑and‑a‑half‑minute rocker taken from their forthcoming 12th studio album “Your Favorite Toy,” slated for April 24. The track fuels excitement for the album’s release and the band’s summer European tour.
How Following Raye’s Vision Led to a Career High Debut With ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
British singer‑songwriter Raye, now an independent artist with Human Re Sources, saw her second album *THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE* debut at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single “Where Is My Husband?” entered the Hot 100 at No. 11,...
Listen to Alabama Shakes’ New Protest Song “American Dream”
Alabama Shakes unveiled a new protest anthem titled “American Dream,” addressing gun violence, abortion rights, climate change, the wage gap, and President Donald Trump’s White House renovations. Frontwoman Brittany Howard called the track a "snapshot of what we’re living through...
Esther Anaya Expands Her Performance-Driven Sound With New Bass House Single “Triple Threat”
Esther Anaya, the DJ‑violinist known for high‑octane shows, dropped her new bass‑house single “Triple Threat” on April 11, 2026. The track pairs thick, driving basslines with sharp violin accents, delivering relentless momentum designed for festival crowds. Recent headline performances at...
Wack 100 Refuses To Believe Gucci Mane Snitched On Pooh Shiesty On “Crash Dummy”
Hip‑hop manager Wack 100 publicly rejected claims that Gucci Mane snitched on Pooh Shiesty in the rapper’s new diss track “Crash Dummy.” During a livestream with DJ Akademiks, Wack argued that lyrical content is artistic expression and not evidence of a police statement, despite...
Full Album Stream: Evil Warriors – “Evil Warriors”
German black‑metal outfit Evil Warriors has released a self‑titled album that blends raw aggression with atmospheric foreboding. The five‑track record draws from the sounds of Kampfar, Watain, Antaeus and 1349 while forging a distinct identity. Recorded primarily from live takes...
Purity Ring Unveil New Song “Lemonlime” Ahead of Spring Tour: Stream
Purity Ring has dropped a new single titled “lemonlime,” recorded during the sessions for their self‑titled 2025 album. The track serves as a promotional lead‑in to the band’s 2026 “Place of My Own” tour, which will cover North America, Europe,...
BTS at AT&T Stadium: How to Get Tickets for Their Sold-Out Texas Shows
South Korean boy band BTS will headline two consecutive concerts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on August 15‑16, 2026 as part of their ARIRANG World Tour. The 80,000‑seat venue sold out during the initial ticket release in January, making...