Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Drake’s album *Iceman* has pushed his total time atop the Billboard 200 to 41 weeks, just one week shy of Morgan Wallen’s 42‑week mark for male artists in the 21st century. In the same period he also broke the Hot 100 record by logging 42 simultaneous chart entries.
Kehlani Taps Missy Elliott for Collaborative Single ‘Back and Forth’
Kehlani has dropped the R&B‑infused single “Back and Forth,” featuring hip‑hop legend Missy Elliott. The track serves as the lead‑off for her self‑titled fifth album, scheduled for release on April 24 through Atlantic Records. Kehlani timed the album launch to coincide with her 31st birthday, framing it as a full‑circle moment after a decade in the industry. She will also perform the new material at the Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia alongside marquee acts like Jay‑Z and Erykah Badu.
Sareban Explores Kurdish Rhythmic Traditions on New Single Ayrılık
Worlds Within Worlds, the Sydney‑based label known for Eastern classical releases, has signed Swiss‑born Afghan rubabist Mathieu Clavel’s project Sareban. The label unveiled "Ayrılık," the second single from his debut album Echoes in the Weave, slated for May 8. The track spotlights...
BTS Bring the Hits, Brave Torrents of Rain at Tour Kickoff
BTS launched the Arirang stadium tour at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, performing to roughly 40,000 fans despite torrential rain. The setlist covered most of the new Arirang album alongside signature hits, with elaborate pyrotechnics, lasers and rain‑proof staging. Fans braved...
Roger Waters Fired His Son. Now He’s Looking for a Singer to Front Son’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Roger Waters publicly fired his son Harry from his touring band in 2023, a move that sparked media attention. Harry has since assembled a Pink Floyd tribute act called Legacy, which will showcase the band’s classic era and Waters’ solo...
Paycheque Announce Self-Titled Debut Album, Share Lead Single “Generic Actress”
Los Angeles‑based duo Paycheque announced their self‑titled debut album, due June 12 on the indie label Mansions And Millions. The lead single “Generic Actress” and its video were released today, showcasing their 80s‑infused synth‑pop sound. The record was written and recorded in a home...
Melvins & Napalm Death – Savage Imperial Death March
The Melvins and Napalm Death have released a joint album, Savage Imperial Death March, reuniting the 2016 tour lineup of both bands. The record fuses the Melvins’ sludge‑rock heaviness with Napalm Death’s grind‑core aggression, punctuated by tongue‑in‑cheek vocal moments and unexpected...
FISHER’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival Postponed: ‘I’m Really Bummed’
The 2026 edition of Fisher’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival has been postponed after TEG Live cited a severe diesel shortage linked to Iran‑related fuel import disruptions and a broader cost‑of‑living crisis. Australia imports roughly 90% of its fuel, and the...
Radio Free Alice Cover Usher for Like a Version
Australian indie band Radio Free Alice delivered a gritty, guitar‑driven version of Usher’s 2010 hit “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” for Triple J’s iconic Like a Version segment. The reinterpretation swaps glossy dance‑pop production for post‑punk edges, reflecting the group’s signature sound. The band recently...
My New Band Believe
Former Black Midi bassist Cameron Picton releases his solo debut, *My New Band Believe*, a sprawling album that fuses baroque melodies, chamber‑punk arrangements, and singer‑songwriter lyricism. The record was recorded in 29 days across 11 studios and features 22 musicians,...
Coachella Friday Livestream: Sabrina Carpenter, The Xx, KATSEYE & More
Coachella 2026 opened on Friday, April 10, with a full‑day livestream across YouTube and the festival app. Headliners included Sabrina Carpenter, who billed her set as her most ambitious ever, and Anyma debuting the new Æden show. The xx returned...
Arianna Zukerman & Heather Johnson to Headline Nova Linea Musica’s ‘L’dor V’dor’
Nova Linea Musica will stage “L’dor v’dor” on May 6, 2026 at Chicago’s Guarneri Hall, featuring soprano Arianna Zukerman, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, and pianist Jason Wirth. The concert spotlights the legacy of Jewish‑American composers through a program that includes a...
Sun Ra/Walt Dickerson - Visions (SteepleChase, 2025/1978)
The 2025 SteepleChase reissue of Sun Ra and bassist Walt Dickerson’s 1979 album Visions restores the original LP layout, offering a rare piano‑vibraphone duo without a rhythm section. The CD version released in 1988 had added 25 minutes of extra session...
Hip-Hop Artists Church & AP Release ‘WX1’ Track for Auckland Transport Campaign via FEDERATION
The episode spotlights the new track “WX1” by hip‑hop duo Church & AP, created for an Auckland Transport advertising campaign. The hosts break down the song’s lyrical references to local landmarks, bus routes, and the city’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how...
Anitta and Shakira Unite on New Song “Choka Choka”: Stream
Anitta released a new bilingual collaboration with Shakira titled “Choka Choka” ahead of her Saturday Night Live appearance. The track features Anitta singing in Spanish and Shakira in Portuguese, emphasizing a narrative of non‑conformist female empowerment. “Choka Choka” will appear...
Purity Ring Announce First Australian Headline Shows in a Decade
Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring will headline their first Australian shows in a decade, performing at Sydney’s Metro Theatre, Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre, and festival slots in Brisbane and Hobart in June 2026. The tour coincides with the release of...
3% Return with Powerful New Single ‘Welcome 2 Country’
Australian Indigenous collective 3% released the single “Welcome 2 Country” on April 10 via Believe, confronting the modern practice of Welcome to Country ceremonies. The track pairs Nooky and Dallas’s incisive rap verses with guest vocalist Mi‑kaisha’s gospel‑infused chorus, backed by...
Springsteen Transforms L.A. Forum Into Rapturous Promised Land
Why review the Springsteen tour once when I can review it twice in nine days... Here's my account of his first Forum night, following my Minneapolis report... Bruce Springsteen Turns L.A.’s Forum Into the Promised Land With a Show That...
AB6IX Goes on Temporary Hiatus After May Concerts
BRANDNEW MUSIC shares that AB6IX's group activities will take a "temporary hiatus" after their May 23-24 concerts BNM says "We are currently engaged in in-depth discussions with the members regarding contract renewals and we will fully respect and support each member’s...
Krislyn Arthurs Song Premiere – Missin’ Man
Krislyn Arthurs, an Oklahoma‑born singer‑songwriter, has released the lead single “Missin’ Man” from her debut album Honky Tonk PhD. The record straddles outlaw country, southern rock and a darker “goth‑country” aesthetic, reflecting the gritty realities of small‑town life. Arthurs recorded...
Discovery Still Sounds Futuristic 26 Years Later
Daft Punk’s Discovery dropped 26 years ago and still sounds like the future. From 40-sample mosaics to anime space operas, here are 5 facts you probably didn’t know about the album that changed everything. https://t.co/xNCE45hkCh
Red Headed Stranger: 5 Wild Facts That Redefined Country
Columbia thought it was a demo. Willie called it a masterpiece. Here are 5 wild facts about Red Headed Stranger, the 1975 outlaw classic that rewrote country music’s rulebook. https://t.co/F6YAgKHz4z
Cardi B Launches Little Miss Drama Tour, First Headline Run in Six Years
Grammy‑winning superstar Cardi B announced the Little Miss Drama Tour, her first headline arena run in six years, to promote her forthcoming second album Am I The Drama?. The 30‑plus‑date North American leg kicks off at State Farm Arena in...
Guns N' Roses to Play Entire Catalog Globally
Correct. Now think through the next steps. We're taking the full Guns N' Roses catalog on a worldwide tour. 🇺🇸
Isolated Beatles Vocals Reveal Early Harmony Magic
The Beatles’ Isolated Vocals for "P.S. I Love You" Reveal the Early Magic Behind the Harmony https://t.co/N1Kucxkaor
Melanie C Shares Club-Ready Anthem ‘Attitude’ Ahead of ‘Sweat’ Album Release
Melanie C released the club‑ready single “Attitude” on April 10, a preview of her forthcoming ninth studio album Sweat, which drops on May 1 via Virgin Music Group. The track channels the confidence and rave‑era energy that defines the album’s dance‑floor focus. Sweat...
Lennon's Isolated “Jealous Guy” Vocals Reveal Intimate Mastery
John Lennon’s Isolated Vocals for "Jealous Guy" Offer a Stunning, Intimate Look at a Classic Performance https://t.co/4QzB81hHMz
Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” Redefined Pop with Iconic Groove
On this day in 1983, David Bowie hit #1 on the U.K. chart with "Let’s Dance." A Nile Rodgers groove, a Stevie Ray Vaughan solo, and a bold reinvention that lit up the world. https://t.co/dLovONkyxP
3 Groovy Indie Rock Bands With Under 500 Monthly Listeners
VICE spotlights three emerging indie rock acts—Cherry Sucker (302 monthly listeners), Post Sex High (104 listeners) and The Backroom Rumors (360 listeners)—all falling below the 500‑listener threshold on Spotify. Austin‑based Cherry Sucker debuted in 2024 with The Circles EP, delivering...
Bob Dylan’s 1969 Nashville Skyline: Country Turn, Tender Hits
On this day in 1969, Bob Dylan released 'Nashville Skyline,' trading his sneer for a smooth country croon. Featuring "Lay Lady Lay," a duet with Johnny Cash, and some of his most tender songwriting. https://t.co/2CLCY0K1x8
Magical Mystery Tour: Beatles' Underrated Masterpiece Amid 18‑Month Blitz
Arguably the most underrated Beatles album.. it's got like 8-9 all-time songs on it. They put out this album, Sgt Pepper's and the White Album in a span of 18months, which is just beyond comprehension.
At 80, Yoshio Suzuki Keeps Chasing the Possibilities of Jazz
Yoshio Suzuki celebrated his 80th birthday with a live performance at Billboard Live Yokohama, leading his five‑member ensemble The Blend. The concert showcased a mix of seasoned veterans like tenor saxophonist Kosuke Mine and younger players, delivering both fiery improvisations...
PICK OF THE WEEK: Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) has issued a self‑titled, eight‑minute, six‑track drone‑metal album recorded at Bear Creek Studios in Washington. Co‑produced with indie‑rock veteran Brad Wood, the record spans 80 minutes of slow, loud, and meditative sound. Critics describe it as an immersive...
Annalisa Stroppa Headlines ‘Carmen’ in Piacenza, Modena & Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will headline Bizet’s Carmen at three Italian regional houses—Modena’s Teatro Comunale (April 10‑12), Piacenza’s Teatro Municipale (April 17‑19) and Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri (April 24‑26). The engagement marks Stroppa’s first major tour of the title role, positioning her as a rising...
Rodrigo Carreto Joins Tiben Artists for General Management
Portuguese tenor Rodrigo Carreto has signed with Tiben Artists for general management, adding a high‑profile operatic talent to the agency’s roster. Carreto’s résumé includes performances at Teatro alla Scala, the BBC Proms, and Lisbon’s Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. This...
Bernes Perles Joins TACT Artists Management
Spanish soprano Berna Perles has joined TACT Artists Management and will be represented by Emanuele Destrini. Perles brings a distinguished performance record that includes leading roles at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu, Madrid's Teatro Real, and other major Spanish opera...
Sondra Radvanovsky Named Artistic Advisor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has appointed three‑time Grammy‑winning soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as Artistic Advisor for the next five seasons. In the role she will lead masterclasses, mentorship and career guidance at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center....
Sondra Radvanovsky, Leah Hawkins, Christian Van Horn, Gabriella Reyes, Federica Lombardi, Erin Morley Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-27 Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary works. Highlights include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the new opera Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, and a Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos production. Star...
XINIX – ‘VISIONARY’
Bangkok‑based producer XINIX (Wil Russell Nichols) released his debut album *VISIONARY*, a genre‑bending mix of industrial hip‑hop, alternative and electronic music. The record weaves themes of transformation and resilience, moving from chaotic, nocturnal soundscapes to moments of confident emotional power....
Baseball Announcer Adam Amin Spins DJ Sets in Chicago
Been about a year since I wrote about @adamamin doing DJ gigs around Chicago. He has a big one this weekend: https://t.co/Dj9tGDcwLD
Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 67. He rose from 1970s Bronx block parties to global cultural influence, most famously with the 1982 electro‑funk anthem "Planet Rock." Bambaataa’s career included film appearances, collaborations with James Brown,...
Like Sundays – “Wake Up Call”
German‑based indie rock band Like Sundays has returned with their new single “Wake Up Call.” The track delivers an anthemic, upbeat rock sound paired with introspective lyrics about self‑doubt, balancing emotional depth with a propulsive rhythm. Accompanied by a striking...
Out Now! Shapes Release Debut Album ‘Planet Android’ & Announce Spring Tour
Toronto‑based quartet Shapes has launched its debut album "Planet Android," a 10‑track record that fuses eclectic influences from Frank Zappa to Shania Twain. The release follows a series of high‑energy shows, including a notable performance at Syracuse’s Westcott Theatre alongside...
Cecilia Bartoli: Why I Turned Down Salzburg Festival
Italian mezzo‑soprano Cecilia Bartoli turned down an invitation to serve as interim general director of the Salzburg Festival, citing her existing artistic commitments. The festival’s board subsequently named former Burgtheater chief Karin Bergmann as interim director, despite her limited experience in...
Andris Nelsons: I’d Be Happy to Stay in Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra chief conductor Andris Nelsons told a Mahler symposium he would be happy to stay in Boston and has no desire to leave. He thanked the musicians, audience and staff for their deep support and emphasized a shared...
Boredslide – “Ibelieveu”
Australian lo‑fi bedroom pop duo boredslide has released their new single “ibelieveu,” the latest installment in the year‑long Limited Express tape project, which delivers a song every two weeks. The track was written, recorded, produced and mastered entirely in the...
Deb Grant on the Best Music of March (Podcast)
Deb Grant, the Manchester‑based Irish presenter of BBC Radio 6 Music’s New Music Daily Fix, headlines the latest Nialler9 podcast episode spotlighting the best music of March. The show features a curated list of emerging tracks from artists such as...
The Fiery Furnaces Book June 2026 Tour Dates
The experimental indie rock duo The Fiery Furnaces announced a nine‑date North American tour for June 2026, spanning cities from Somerville, MA to Minneapolis, MN. The run follows a European leg that began in April with shows in Paris, London,...
Mark Crozer – “You and Me on the Astral Plane”
English indie rocker Mark Crozer, a nearly two‑decade member of The Jesus and Mary Chain, announced his new album Homecoming, set for release on April 24 through Dusty Mars Records. The launch follows his debut solo single “You and Me...
Anyma's Coachella Set Features LISA, Muse, and Joji
HitsDailyDouble reports that Anyma's Weekend 1 Coachella set will feature guest appearances from LISA, Muse and Joji @Anyma_eva's "Bad Angel" with LISA just dropped this week while his "Beautiful" featuring @sushitrash was released last week https://t.co/DxDqy7tk19
ANVIL's 70-Year-Old Frontman STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Rules Out Retirement: 'You Don't Retire From Music'
Steve “Lips” Kudlow, the 70‑year‑old frontman of Canadian metal icons Anvil, told Paulieflix that retirement isn’t an option for musicians who love their craft. He urged fans to see live shows while bands are still active, citing the finite nature...