Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Martina Liviero – “Florecer”
Martina Liviero, an Argentine songwriter now based in Brooklyn, released her debut album Formas al Desaparecer on Hilo Records on May 15. The single “Florecer,” featuring clarinet by Joana Queiroz, stands out with a blend of folk and chamber‑pop textures and lyrics that explore pain and awakening. The track’s classic stillness and elegant arrangement have drawn attention on indie platforms. The album is available for streaming and purchase via Bandcamp.
Detour
German pop star Kim Petras has officially asked Republic Records to drop her, seeking full creative control. Her new album Detour, released after the contentious Feed the Beast era, is presented as her true artistic debut, built with collaborators like...
Cath Roberts and Olie Brice - Setpieces (Relative Pitch, 2026)
American saxophonist Cath Roberts and bassist Olie Brice release their 2026 duo album Setpieces on Relative Pitch Records. The record intertwines composed motifs with free improvisation, featuring standout tracks such as the fiery “Tensile” and the introspective “Shadow Puppets.” Critics praise the...
Dom Dolla Sells Out Marvel Stadium in Melbourne
Australian DJ Dom Dolla sold out Melbourne's 53,000‑seat Marvel Stadium for a Sept. 24 show, with presale tickets disappearing within hours and the general sale selling out instantly. The concert marks his first stadium‑scale production and is hailed as a historic...
Mr. Charisma – ‘Evil in This World’ EP
Texas duo Mr. Charisma released the dark folk EP ‘Evil in This World,’ a four‑song collection inspired by the philosophical tone of True Detective’s first season. The project blends acoustic guitar, baritone vocals, and layered lyrics that explore sin, existential...
Gejo – “Callous”
Utah singer‑songwriter Gejo released “Callous,” the lead single from his upcoming album Quilted, arriving on June 5. Produced by Nate Pyfer, the track evolves from a quiet acoustic start into a bright, anthemic pop‑rock climax. Its lyrics explore personal vulnerability and self‑blame, reflecting...
Aaron Wyanski – ‘Schoenberg in Hi-Fi: Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21’
Aaron Wyanski’s debut album *Schoenberg in Hi‑Fi: Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21* reimagines Arnold Schoenberg’s 1912 atonal masterpiece through a mid‑century lounge‑exotica lens. Featuring vocalist Anna Elder, the record blends smoky brass, jazz‑driven rhythm sections, and cinematic strings to create a vivid,...
Madonna Sets July 3 Release for First Album in Years
Madonna announced that her upcoming album will be released on July 3, marking her first new collection in years and positioning the launch just before Independence Day. The timing has ignited speculation about the album’s themes and its impact on...
Björk Debuts ‘Nerve Bloom’ Within Iceland’s Immersive ‘Echolalia’ Exhibition
Icelandic pop visionary Björk previewed her upcoming song “Nerve Bloom” inside the National Gallery of Iceland’s “echolalia” exhibition. The immersive show, which runs through September 20, 2026, turns the museum into a living soundstage, merging spatial composition, choral performance, and...
Lyra Pramuk ~ Hymnal (Resung)
Visionary vocalist Lyra Pramuk has issued "Hymnal (Resung)", a six‑track remix EP that reimagines selections from her acclaimed 2025 album. The new versions, crafted by producers such as Laurel Halo, John Tejada, Tarta Relena Aspre, and Dumama, reorder the original...
Olivia Newton‑John's Contract Clause Birthed “Hopelessly Devoted”
When Olivia Newton-John signed on to do Grease, she had a clause in her contract that said she got to do a solo number, but there wasn't one in the stage musical. John Farrar wrote "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and was...
LE SSERAFIM Scores Fifth
With 'PUREFLOW' Pt. 1, @LE_SSERAFIM earned their 5th Top 10 album on the @Billboard 200 (only second K-pop girl group to do so) and sold more than half a million copies globally in one week (their sixth album to do) See...
Jay-Z Shuts It Down and More Takeaways From Roots Picnic 2026
The Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau for its 18th edition, moving from the Mann Center after last year’s logistical complaints. A new app, a second entry gate, and larger stages improved the attendee experience, though the expanded footprint...
Future & Tyla Drop Brass‑Heavy FIFA 2026 Anthem
Future and Tyla turn up the heat with "Game Time," a brass-heavy anthem from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, bottling the adrenaline of the final moments before kickoff.https://t.co/14qDfqR43F
Lil Yachty’s “Broccoli” Hits Diamond Status
DRAM and Lil Yachty's "Broccoli" is now certified Diamond, marking 10 million copies sold in the U.S. The 2016 smash reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and earned a Grammy nomination. https://t.co/EptWMZZNEG
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Will Bring Pop Superstar Back to Country & To Movie Music
Taylor Swift announced that her original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” will debut on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack this Friday, June 7. The press release frames the track as a return to her country‑music roots, referencing the series’ cowgirl character...
Tennyson King Bridges Tradition and Identity on “Big Mountain High (大山高),” A Powerful Fusion of Chinese Instrumentation and Indie Folk
Toronto‑based, Hong Kong‑born songwriter Tennyson King releases “Big Mountain High (大山高)”, the lead single from his forthcoming album 100 Cities. The track fuses traditional Chinese instruments—including guzheng, erhu, and dizi—with modern indie folk and pop production. Inspired by the ancient guqin piece “High...
Next Week’s Washing Capture Digital-Age Anxiety, Blend Driving Post-Punk with Celestial Shoegaze on “All You Fear Is All You Feel”
Toronto indie band Next Week’s Washing released the single “All You Fear Is All You Feel,” the final track from their debut EP. The song fuses propulsive post‑punk drums with lush shoegaze guitar textures, reflecting the band’s eclectic influences. Lyrically,...
Music’s Most Dangerous Immortal
Lestat de Lioncourt, the iconic vampire from Anne Rice’s novels, has launched a music tour with his band The Vampire Lestat, formerly known as Satan’s Night Out. In a candid backstage interview, he outlined a sound that blends Baroque, bebop, 60s...
Drake's 'Iceman' Stays No.1 on Billboard 200 as Boi‑1da Hails His Inevitable Comeback
Drake’s album Iceman remained atop the Billboard 200 for a second week with 225,000 equivalent album units, driven almost entirely by streaming. Producer Boi‑1da praised the rapper’s resilience, saying the comeback is “inevitable” after the high‑profile Kendrick Lamar feud.
On This Day in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus Was at No. 1 With a Cover That Became a Cultural Touchstone...
On June 1, 1992 Billy Ray Cyrus topped the Hot Country Songs chart with “Achy Breaky Heart,” holding No. 1 for five weeks and reaching No. 4 on the Hot 100. The single became the first country record to earn Platinum status in nearly a decade...
Scott Hamilton/Nat Steele – “Afternoon In Paris – The Music of John Lewis & The MJQ”
Vibraphonist Nat Steele and tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton have issued a new album, “Afternoon In Paris – The Music of John Lewis & The MJQ,” honoring the Modern Jazz Quartet. The record, available on CD and 180‑gram vinyl, follows a...
ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE On New Material: "This Is Too Good To Hold Back And Wait"
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante discussed the band’s long‑awaited album *Cursum Perficio* in a interview with Chris Jericho. The record, their first studio effort in ten years, drops on September 18 via Megaforce in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe, featuring...
Daniella Binyamin – “Wild Love”
Swedish alt‑pop artist Daniella Binyamin has dropped her first single, “Wild Love,” which opens the forthcoming debut album *Good Things will Come if You Wait*. The song is described as an anti‑romantic blend of folk‑led indie rock and warm pop,...
Common People Share Fuzzy New Single “Blue Eyes”
Los Angeles indie rock group Common People has dropped a new single, “Blue Eyes,” on Parallel Vision and Big Loud Rock. The track, produced by Cage The Elephant guitarist Brad Shultz, blends fuzzy guitars with a melancholy lyric about love’s...
Mondays with Morgan: Helen Sung’s Oracles Big Band with Ron Carter at Dizzy’s NYC
Pianist‑composer Helen Sung celebrated the release of her Oracles big‑band album at Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, with a special duet and performance alongside mentor Ron Carter, who turned 89. The concert highlighted their decades‑long relationship that began in the...
Phoebe Bridgers to Play One-Dollar Madison Square Garden Show This Week
Phoebe Bridgers announced a Madison Square Garden concert for June 4, with tickets ranging from $1 to $20. The show is presented by Tidal Music and all proceeds will support the Community Justice Exchange’s Immigration Bond Freedom Fund. The low‑price model follows...
Taylor Swift Confirms Surprise Toy Story 5 Role in Major Announcement
Taylor Swift announced she will write and perform an original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for Disney‑Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5. The single drops on June 5, with three exclusive CD editions released on her website, while the film premieres on...
Track Premiere: Green Desert Water – “Woodcutter”
Spanish trio Green Desert Water is set to release their third album, Eerie Meadows, on June 19. The band premiered the lead single “Woodcutter,” which melds Pearl Jam‑style grunge with Kyuss‑inspired stoner rock. Produced by Diego Martinez and Sergio Tutu and...
Bryson Tiller Announces Dates For ‘The Neo Trapsoul Tour’
Grammy‑nominated R&B star Bryson Tiller announced a 61‑date "Neo Trapsoul" world tour, kicking off on Aug. 27 in Utah and wrapping in Australia on Jan. 27, 2027. The itinerary covers major markets in North America, Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, with...
Taylor Swift Debuts Country Song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift Reveals Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’: ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ — a ‘Return to Country’ https://t.co/n5xWisegNj via @variety
Marcus King Welcomes Special Guests in Nashville
Marcus King headlined a sold‑out show at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, bringing a star‑studded roster of guests—including Jennifer Hartswick, Mickey Raphael, Paul Franklin, Lamont Landers, Billy Contreras, and The Honky Tonk Horns—onto the stage across two sets. Unannounced appearances by his...
10 Minutes Backstage with Rostam at the Ford
Rostam Batmanglij debuted his new album "American Stories" at the Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a set that included a surprise duet with Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold on Bob Dylan’s "Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right." In the interview...
The String Cheese Incident Introduce New Material During Texas Weekend of Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident kicked off its Just Keep Spinning Tour in Texas, debuting new songs each night from May 28‑31. The band premiered “The Lightning Sky” in San Antonio, followed by “Star” in Austin, the instrumental “Fête Tama” in...
Kelela Shares “Point Blank,” Announces Fall Tour
R&B‑electronic artist Kelela will release her third album, New Avatar, on Warp Records next month, preceded by the single “point blank.” The track tackles men’s emotional regulation and gender expectations. Kelela also unveiled a 30‑date fall tour, hitting North America...
SONNY SANDOVAL On P.O.D.'s Upcoming LP: 'It Could Be The Best Album That We've Ever Written'
P.O.D. has wrapped recording on a new 13‑song LP with Grammy‑winning producer Will Yip, completing the sessions in just 12 days at his Memory Music Studios in South Philadelphia. The band, venturing outside California for the first time, incorporated seven‑string guitars...
The Best Punk on Bandcamp, May 2026
Bandcamp’s May 2026 punk roundup showcases a wave of independent releases from Australia to Japan, highlighting Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s politically charged album, Marbled Eye’s synth‑infused EP, and Detroit’s noise‑rock outfit H8 Mile. The collection spans gritty lo‑fi demos, crust‑metal hybrids,...
IShowSpeed Drops 2026 World Cup Anthem and Fans Are Calling It Better than FIFA’s
Streaming star IShowSpeed has dropped a new World Cup anthem titled “Champions,” celebrating all 48 nations slated for the 2026 FIFA tournament. Though not an official FIFA track, the video amassed over half a million views within two hours of...
Jeff Parker on Music's Mood‑Shifting Power and New Track
An interview w/ Jeff Parker about his storied residency at ETA, his experience collaborating with Flea, music’s unknowable ability to change the mood of a room, the influence of Wayne Shorter, and his latest, "Happy Today." By the great Chris...
The Avalanches and Jamie Xx Reunite for “Every Single Weekend”
The Avalanches have issued their second single of a new stealth campaign, "Every Single Weekend," reuniting with British producer Jamie xx. The track, accompanied by a Jonathan Zawada‑directed video featuring a fictional El Dorado ad audition, follows their first post‑hiatus release,...
Dame Dash and Bobby Shmurda Clown ‘Goofy’ Jay-Z After His Diss Freestyle at the Roots Picnic
Jay-Z delivered a diss‑heavy freestyle at the Roots Picnic, taking shots at Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West and Tory Lanez. The performance ignited a flurry of reactions, with former Roc‑A‑Fella co‑founder Dame Dash posting a Goofy‑themed meme and rapper Bobby Shmurda mocking the verses on...
A Place To Bury Strangers – “Do It All Again”
A Place To Bury Strangers (APTBS) issued "Do It All Again," a previously physical‑only single, to promote its upcoming Rare And Deadly compilation of rare tracks. The song channels the fuzzy shoegaze sound of the late‑2000s New York indie scene...
Our Violet Room – “Can’t Sleep at Night”
Denver-based indie singer‑songwriter Matthew Birch, performing as Our Violet Room, released the single “Can’t Sleep at Night,” the title track from an upcoming album. The song blends early‑2000s indie rock influences like Spoon with a bouncy, anthemic groove. Critics note...
Azniv Korkejian on Bedouine’s ‘Neon Summer Skin’
Bedouine (Azniv Korkejian) channels her Saudi‑Arabian childhood and Armenian roots into the forthcoming folk album “Neon Summer Skin,” debuting Friday. The lead single “On My Own” emerged from a recent visit to Saudi Arabia that left her emotionally raw, prompting...
Stella Lovell – “Get Away”
Seattle singer‑songwriter Stella Lovell has released a self‑titled EP featuring the single “Get Away.” The track blends seductive rock, pop power, and intricate folk songwriting, delivering a 90s‑style production that balances bite with vulnerability. “Get Away” follows her earlier viral...
Ariana Grande Haunts Justin Long in ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ Video
Ariana Grande’s new video for “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” directed by Christian Breslauer, pairs the pop star with actor Justin Long in a horror‑inflected chase that ends in a fiery car crash. The track, produced by longtime...
Kanye West Draws 118,000 Fans, Sets Stadium Attendance Record in Istanbul
Kanye West performed at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on May 30, pulling a crowd of 118,000 – the biggest ticketed stadium audience on record. The show, staged on a massive spherical platform, signaled a high‑profile return for the rapper after...
BV Interviews: Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur & Benge Talk Doublespeak, Synthpop, Covers, More
Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur and producer Benge have formed the synth‑pop supergroup Doublespeak, releasing a debut album of 11 cover songs ranging from ABBA to The Magnetic Fields. The project, conceived in 2019 and delayed by COVID, finally materialized with...
Goose Unveils Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Connecticut‑based indie‑rock quartet Goose announced a 14‑date fall tour running November 3‑21, 2026, hitting Midwest and Northeast cities including Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, and Rochester. The schedule follows a successful European spring leg that featured a Cologne debut and extensive streaming via...
SAGA To Embark On 50th-Anniversary '1977-2027: The Generations Tour'
Saga, the Canadian progressive‑rock stalwart, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2027 with the "Saga 50 – 1977‑2027: The Generations Tour," set to be announced on sagagen.com. Frontman Michael Sadler, who disclosed a rare aggressive muscle‑invasive cancer in 2024, is...