Today's Music Pulse
‘Michael’ Becomes Highest‑Grossing Music Biopic, Surpassing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Lionsgate and Universal’s Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson has earned $911.9M worldwide, overtaking the 2018 Freddie Mercury film Bohemian Rhapsody’s $910.9M total. The film posted $358.6M domestically and $553.3M internationally, making it the top‑earning music biopic of all time.
Spirit Adrift Surprise Release Sixth and Final Album Infinite Illumination: Stream
American doom‑metal outfit Spirit Adrift surprise‑dropped its sixth and final record, Infinite Illumination, on April 10 2026 via independent label 20 Buck Spin. The album revisits the bleak, doom‑heavy style of their 2011 debut Chained to Oblivion, closing a decade‑long career that had recently shifted toward mid‑tempo heavy‑metal anthems. The band’s last show was March 20, opening for Crowbar and Eyehategod, and no formal breakup announcement has been made. Lead singer Nathan Garrett continues a GoFundMe campaign for his wife’s stomach‑cancer treatment, linking the band’s exit to personal health challenges.
Surprise: Spirit Adrift Released Their Final Album ‘Infinite Illumination’
Spirit Adrift surprised fans by releasing their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination, on 20 Buck Spin just hours after their farewell show on March 20. The record, described as their most ambitious and crushing work, caps a decade‑long run...
Tour News: Jack White Announces Headline Tour, Gorillaz Takes ‘The Mountain’ to India
Jack White announced an extensive 2026 headline tour spanning North America and Europe, kicking off on July 10 in Washington, D.C., and featuring two‑night runs in major cities such as Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago and Los Angeles. The European leg, promoted...
Will Manon Perform With Katseye at Coachella?
Katseye is set to take the Coachella stage Friday at 8 p.m., opening for headliner Sabrina Carpenter. The group will debut their new single “PINKY UP” live for the first time. However, oldest member Manon Bannerman remains on a temporary hiatus and...
Josiah Queen’s ‘Demons’ Dominates Top Gabb Music Songs Chart for March
Josiah Queen’s single “Demons” captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Gabb Music Songs chart for March 2026, marking his first chart‑topper on the kid‑ and teen‑focused platform. The song surged from a debut at No. 4 in January, rose to...
Everything We Know So Far About The Usher & Chris Brown Tour
Usher and Chris Brown have officially announced a joint "Raymond & Brown" stadium tour, following their recent "It Depends" remix collaboration. The pair released a teaser video showing them riding motorcycles and entering a stadium, but provided no specific dates,...
Watch Zac Brown Band Wake Up Artemis II Crew With 'Free,' Message
On April 10, the Zac Brown Band’s song “Free” was broadcast at 10:24 AM CT to wake the four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. The band’s frontman followed the track with a personal video message to the crew, marking the second high‑profile media appearance for...
Watch Zac Brown Band Wake Up Artemis II Crew With 'Free,' Message
Zac Brown Band’s song “Free” played at 10:24 a.m. CT on April 10 to wake the four astronauts aboard Artemis II, followed by a personal video message from frontman Zac Brown. The crew, on the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17, concluded the...
Ava Mendoza Announces “Alive Alone, Alive Together” (Feat. Hamid Drake)
Ava Mendoza’s new album "Alive Alone, Alive Together" arrives on May 22 via Burning Ambulance Music. The eight‑track release blends her electric guitar and vocals with four performances featuring legendary drummer Hamid Drake, captured live across the US and Europe in...
BTS Begins Highly Anticipated ARIRANG Tour In South Korea
BTS kicked off its ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium, marking the group’s first full‑scale tour in nearly four years. The sold‑out, rain‑soaked concert ran close to three hours and featured a 20‑song set that blended tracks from the newly...
The Rolling Stones’ New Album: Everything We Know So Far
The Rolling Stones are gearing up for their 25th studio album, slated for a July 2026 release. A cryptic campaign in Camden featuring the alias “the Cockroaches” hinted at the project, while the first single “Rough and Twisted” will arrive...
Video Premiere: Steve Bardwil Band Present Bookstore Meet-Cute in “Something With You”
The Steve Bardwil Band debuted the music video for their new single “Something With You,” showcasing a bookstore meet‑cute storyline. The track was produced by Grammy‑winning Joe Chiccarelli at Los Angeles’ East West Studios and features a blend of Americana,...
Salman Khan Drops Romantic Track ‘Mera Jee Nahi Bhara’ From Maatrubhumi Starring Zeyn Shaw and Debutante Abhishrri Sen
Salman Khan Films has released the romantic single “Mera Jee Nahi Bhara” from the upcoming war drama *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace*. The track, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra and composed by Shamir Tandon and Kumar Gaurav...
“Yo Baby”
Milwaukee rapper JungleBaby released "Yo Baby" on 300 Entertainment, quickly earning the Best New Track accolade from critic Alphonse Pierre. The song mixes auto‑tuned melodic hooks with a heavy Milwaukee‑style bassline, delivering braggadocious lyrics about easy money. Pierre highlighted the...
Evanescence Announce New Album Sanctuary
Evanescence announced their twelfth‑year‑in‑the‑making album *Sanctuary*, due June 5 on Sony/Columbia. The 12‑track record is anchored by the lead single “Who Will You Follow,” a piano‑driven, haunting track. Production was handled by Zakk Cervini and Jordan Fish, who previously collaborated with Lee...
The Sheila Is Returning to Australian Culture, Riding on a New Wave of ‘Bogan Feminism’ | Maria Lewis
Australian pop culture is witnessing a revival of the "sheila" archetype, now framed as a badge of "bogan feminism." Front‑runners like Amy Taylor of Amyl & the Sniffers, surfer‑skater Milla Coco Brown, and Indigenous rapper Barkaa are flaunting mullets, denim and unapologetic swagger....
Sanctuary Sign with BLKIIBLK, Release New Single “Not Of The Living”
American power‑metal veterans Sanctuary have signed to BLKIIBLK, the label behind acts like Biohazard, Cro‑Mags and Megadeth. To celebrate, they dropped the single “Not Of The Living,” their first release since frontman Warrel Dane’s death. The track features new vocalist...
The Hives Join the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
The Hives appeared on the latest AltPress: In Session episode to spotlight their seventh studio effort, *Forever Forever the Hives*. The Swedish garage‑rock veterans reflected on a career that began with the 2000 hit “Hate to Say I Told You...
Cruz Beckham Shares Feel-Good New Single ‘Waste Your Pain’
Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, released the upbeat single “Waste Your Pain,” produced by Justin Raisen and Lewis Pesacov. The track, previewed on his UK headline tour, features bright guitar riffs and a feel‑good chorus about self‑acceptance....
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU’s weekly roundup highlights five fresh releases that illustrate the genre‑bending momentum in indie music. Kelela drops the drum‑less, shoegaze‑tinged single “idea 1,” written while reading Octavia Butler’s novel. Big Softy returns with the club‑ready pop single “Tooth Marks,” while Newdad releases...
BRUNHILDE Make Their Return With Latest Single, ‘Rising From The Ashes’
German hard‑rock band Brunhilde has returned with the single “Rising From The Ashes,” a punch‑filled track that blends aggressive riffs, booming drums, and frontwoman Caro Loy’s soaring vocals. Known for electrifying live shows, the group has cultivated a cult following across...
Alabama Shakes Lament Breakdown of the “American Dream” On New Song: Stream
Alabama Shakes unveiled “American Dream,” a politically charged single that previews their upcoming third album on Island Records. The slow‑burning track critiques the erosion of the American Dream, referencing issues from gun reform to healthcare access. It follows 2022’s “Another...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: The Brook & The Bluff
The Brook & The Bluff, a Nashville‑based trio, recorded a No Depression Session at Chelsea Studios in New York City. The three songs—"Can’t Figure It Out," "105," and "Gone For The Weekend"—are taken from their recent album Werewolf and were...
Matt Whataguy Returns With Latest Single, ‘We Weren’t In Love’
Matt Whataguy has dropped his latest single, “We Weren’t In Love,” delivering a burst of post‑punk energy wrapped in gritty acoustics and a pop‑twisted hook. The track’s journal‑entry lyricism captures the shock and uncertainty of a breakup, adding emotional weight...
Lime Garden on Being 23 and Surviving: “I’ve Learned to Appreciate the Beauty in Not Knowing What I’m Doing”
British indie quartet Lime Garden released their sophomore album “Maybe Not Tonight” on April 10, 2026, following the critical success of 2024’s “One More Thing.” Frontwoman Chloe Howard describes the record as a candid chronicle of early‑twenties turmoil, body‑image struggles,...
Album Review – Drayton Farley’s “A Heavy Duty Heart”
Drayton Farley’s new album “A Heavy Duty Heart” delivers a mix of country‑rock and Americana, pairing steel‑guitar‑driven ballads with anthemic rock numbers. The record continues his partnership with guitarist Sader Vaden, the same collaborator from his 2023 release “Twenty On...
Wayward Sparrow Releases “Wayward Sparrow” – A Sparse, Story Driven Introduction to Upcoming Album “Devil By My Side”
Detroit singer‑songwriter Rich Clark has launched “Wayward Sparrow,” the debut single from his independent project Wayward Sparrow, as a preview of the forthcoming album Devil By My Side. The track leans on stripped‑down acoustic guitar, sparse vocal harmonies and a...
Just Cause Vol. 2
Just Cause, an indie‑music collective led by Cody DeFalco and Evan Welsh, has released *Just Cause Vol. 2*, a charity compilation featuring 63 songs from over 60 artists. The project builds on the success of its 2024 predecessor, which supported the...
Music Becomes a Portal: Katie Greer's Mind‑Blowing Insight
I asked KATIE ALICE GREER about music as place-channeling and her answer really floored me https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/one-question-interview-with-katie
Janet Jackson’s ‘Would You Mind’ Gets Deep‑Cut Spotlight
I wrote about the Janet Jackson song that miscellaneous uncs were shooting poison during, "Would You Mind," for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/pcJXNqRJbm
ALBUM REVIEW: Mikaela Davis Plays With Genre On ‘Graceland Way’
Mikaela Davis’s fifth studio effort, Graceland Way, drops in April 2026, showcasing a seamless fusion of hazy pop, whimsical folk, jam‑band grooves, and mystic rock. Though she dons a Western‑inspired visual motif, the record steers clear of conventional country, leaning...
Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, More ACM Awards Record-Holders
Miranda Lambert, the all‑time leader with 33 ACM wins, heads the 2026 nominations with eight nods, including Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Brooks & Dunn return as Duo of the Year candidates, eyeing a possible...
Watch the Black Crowes’ New Cover of Rolling Stones’ ‘Star Star'
The Black Crowes teamed with country‑rock outfit Whiskey Myers to record a gritty cover of the Rolling Stones’ 1973 track “Star Star,” debuting the video ahead of their Southern Hospitality summer tour. The tour, kicking off May 17 in Austin, will span...
Holly Humberstone Shares New Single “Beauty Pageant”
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone dropped the single “Beauty Pageant,” the closing track from her sophomore album *Cruel World*, which launched today on Interscope Records. The song, accompanied by a Silken Weinberg‑directed video, delves into the fallout of fame and the...
Essential Releases, April 10, 2026
The Essential Releases roundup for April 10, 2026 spotlights a diverse slate of new albums, from Arlo Parks’ emotionally resonant "Ambiguous Desire" to Corrosion of Conformity’s ambitious double‑LP "Good God / Baad Man" featuring a refreshed rhythm section. Experimental collaborations such as...
10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: My New Band Believe, Mei Semones, Lone, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly New Music Friday roundup introduces ten fresh releases, ranging from My New Band Believe’s baroque‑pop debut to Squarepusher’s genre‑bending *Kammerkonzert*. The list spans indie rock, electronic, bossa‑nova pop, and heavy metal, featuring both veteran acts and newcomers. Several...
Phish Confirms 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Residency Livestreams
Phish has confirmed that all nine sold‑out shows of its 2026 Las Vegas Sphere residency will be streamed live via LivePhish and nugs. The three‑weekend runs span April 16‑18, April 23‑25 and April 30‑May 2, with each concert starting at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. Viewers can...
Flatland Cavalry Are All Texas Heart on a Rock-Influenced New Album
Flatland Cavalry’s new album “Work of Heart” marks the band’s first full‑studio release since 2023, celebrating a decade of Texas‑rooted country. The 12‑track record, recorded at Austin’s Matchbox Studios with producer Dwight Baker, blends their signature honky‑tonk vibe with a...
Reflecting on RHCP's Rise, Flea's HONORA, and Mixed Feel
Hey, I wrote about the recent Netflix doc about the Red Hot Chili Peppers' early years and Flea's solo album HONORA, with tangents on John Frusciante's solo output and my ambivalent feelings about this absurd (absurdly successful) band. https://t.co/qk1vyaAJGy https://t.co/o5HSjjtY8T
Grateful Dead Wall of Sound Auction Concludes Today
The Grateful Dead’s iconic Wall of Sound auction is set to close at 5 PM ET, featuring 30 lots of rare audio equipment and memorabilia. Highlights include a 1971 McIntosh MC 2300 amplifier used by Bill Kreutzmann, Jerry Garcia’s 1967 Fender Twin Reverb,...
Les Big Byrd Share Big Flood
Swedish indie pop outfit Les Big Byrd is set to drop its new LP Ruin Everything on June 5. The record mixes breezy, sun‑lit pop melodies with psych‑adjacent grooves, aiming for a road‑trip vibe. Early listening notes a seamless shift from catchy choruses to...
Eric Clapton Didn’t Actually Write These 3 Songs That He Turned Into Hits
Eric Clapton’s catalog includes several chart‑topping singles that he didn’t write. In 1996 his Grammy‑winning hit “Change The World” was penned by Tommy Sims, Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick for the *Phenomenon* soundtrack. The 2001 release “I Ain’t Gonna Stand...
Jack White Adds North American and European Dates to 2026 Tour
Jack White has expanded his 2026 world tour with a slate of new North American and European concerts, adding multiple nights at Brooklyn Paramount, Hollywood Palladium and a two‑night finale in Atlanta. The extension also secures a surprise Saturday‑afternoon main‑stage...
Ella Langley Shares Heartwarming Throwback Video of One of the First Songs She Ever Learned To Play
Ella Langley, the Alabama‑born country breakout, is poised to release her sophomore album *Dandelion* on April 10, 2026. Her lead single “Choosin’ Texas” made her the first woman to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts....
Love Burns Announces Pavement Drawings
Love Burns, the project led by veteran songwriter Phil Sutton, announced its next album, Pavement Drawings, slated for release on May 29. The record will be issued through independent labels Spinout Nuggets and Jigsaw Records and opens with a bright,...
O’Flynn Shares New Track ‘Kelsier’
British electronic producer O'Flynn is set to release his third album, Kairos, on July 17, 2024, with the new single “Kelsier” leading the rollout. The track, originally sketched during a tour with Bonobo, has been in the works for three...
Anna Calvi, Adam Buxton, Carlos Alomar and More Lead ‘Bowie Night’ Events at London’s Lightroom for ‘You’re Not Alone’
London’s immersive venue Lightroom will host a six‑month "Bowie Nights" program alongside its "David Bowie: You’re Not Alone" exhibition, running from May to September. The series features talks, panels and performances by artists such as graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook, musicians...
Jasmín Leans In To Darkness On Club Heater ‘It’s Girls Night’
Dutch‑Argentinian producer Jasmín, known for her debut EP on Hessle Audio, is preparing a two‑track release on Fabric Originals. The full release is slated for May 8, with the lead track “It’s Girls Night” already streaming. She describes the new material...
Momo Boyd Releases Debut EP ‘Miss Michigan’ After Breakout Moment
Momo Boyd, known from Infinity Song, launches her solo debut EP *Miss Michigan* after a breakout appearance on the viral series “Good Flirts” with Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar. The five‑track record blends Detroit‑rooted memories with personal themes of identity, growth, and...
DJ Khaled Enlists Future and Lil Baby for Explosive “One of Them” Single
DJ Khaled released the new single “One of Them” featuring Future and Lil Baby. The track, built on an eerie piano loop and hard‑hitting production, showcases Future’s trap style and Lil Baby’s sharp lyricism. Its high‑energy video, likened to a...