Today's Music Pulse
Future and Tyla headline World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles
Future and Tyla opened the 2026 World Cup ceremony in Los Angeles with their collaborative track “Game Time.” The event also featured performances by Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta and other artists, marking a star‑studded start to the tournament.
Natasha Sandworms, Christina’s Trip & Mox – Lucky Three
Cherub Dream Records has issued Lucky Three, a split EP that pairs San Jose’s Natasha Sandworms, Oakland’s Christina’s Trip and Merced’s Mox. Each act contributes two tracks, creating a varied yet cohesive alt‑indie collection described as a "road‑trip mixtape" for California highways. The release blends fuzzy guitar heft, shoegaze shimmer and retro pop bounce, with Mox bookending the set and the other bands offering contrasting textures. Lucky Three is now available on vinyl and digitally via Bandcamp.
50 Cent Will Tell His Story His Way With a New Documentary
Curtis Jackson, known as 50 Cent, announced on Instagram that he is starring in a three‑part documentary series for Hulu. The untitled series will trace his journey from a Queens upbringing, surviving nine shootings, to becoming a best‑selling rap artist and...
Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
Versatile guitarist Wayne Perkins, known for blending Southern rock with reggae on Bob Marley’s breakthrough album “Catch a Fire,” died at 74 after a stroke. In the 1970s he auditioned for the Rolling Stones, contributed solos to “Hand of Fate”...
ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop, Of Course, Doing Music'
Brazilian thrash legends SEPULTURA announced a new EP, “The Cloud Of Unknowing,” slated for April 24 on Nuclear Blast Records, while wrapping their 40th‑anniversary farewell tour. Guitarist Andreas Kisser told Metal OBS he isn’t retiring, hinting at solo projects that blend music...
A Human Performed This Cringey, AI-Generated ‘Love Song,’ and Somehow It’s Even Weirder This Way
AI music generator Do Re Mi released a novelty love song titled “Give Me Your Hand.” Singer Natalie Janz, known as Madame Madame, posted a video performing the AI‑crafted track, adding a human voice to the bizarre lyrics. The performance...
Track Premiere: Eveale – “Enter the Woodland Realm”
Transnational black metal duo Eveale has premiered the title track “Enter the Woodland Realm” from their upcoming debut album. The five‑minute epic blends folk, prog, and melodic black metal, showcasing a soulful guitar solo and atmospheric chorus. The album, produced...
Bruno Mars – Risk It All
Bruno Mars opens his new album The Romantic with “Risk It All,” a Latin‑flavored ballad featuring Spanish guitar, bongos and trumpets. Critics describe the track as technically polished but lyrically and melodically thin, noting that Mars’s synth‑pop vocal style clashes...
The Limiñanas Announce First North American Tour in More than a Decade + New Live Album
French duo The Limiñanas announced their first North American tour in over a decade, kicking off in New York on October 24 and covering twelve cities through November 13, with Native Sun as the opening act. The tour marks a return to...
Lambrini Girls Drop Off Coachella, Reschedule Tour After Phoebe Lunny Sustains “Acute Brain Injury” & Fractured Neck
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella after vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny suffered a fractured neck and acute brain injury while touring in Australia. Doctors have ordered a six‑week recovery period, prohibiting her from flying or performing. The band postponed...
Look Back on John Schneider's Career in Country Music
John Schneider, best known as Bo Duke on *The Dukes of Hazzard*, launched a surprisingly successful country music career in the early 1980s. His 1984 album *Too Good to Stop Now* delivered his first No. 1 single, “I’ve Been Around Enough to...
More Details Emerge Regarding SLIPKNOT's Look Outside Your Window 2026 Release Plans
Slipknot’s long‑rumored side project, *Look Outside Your Window*, is set for a June 12, 2026 release at 8 AM, with a pre‑order window likely opening around May 19. A limited run of 2,300 vinyl copies will debut on Record Store Day on April 18, followed...
“Idea 1”
Kelela debuted her new single “Idea 1” at an impromptu SoHo pop‑up, drawing a crowd clad in Telfar snoods and North Face gear. The track fuses her signature pop/R&B vocal style with unexpected shoegaze‑laden guitars, marking a sonic shift from her...
Parcels Announces North American Tour
Australian‑born, Berlin‑based indie pop group Parcels announced a 2026 North American tour extending the previous arena run for their September‑released album LOVED. The itinerary starts in Mexico in June, moves to iconic U.S. venues such as Pappy & Harriet’s and...
Among The Last Five Years Superfans
The Last Five Years finally achieved a definitive revival when Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler headlined a limited‑run at Radio City Music Hall. Their megawatt vocals balanced the show’s emotional seesaw, delivering the nuanced ambiguity the piece demands. The production...
Big Artists Skip Festivals, Driving Costs and Talent Gaps
Coachella’s dilemma is this: Big artists no longer need festivals. But festivals cost more money than ever to run. Higher prices. Fewer A+ level stars. Tougher product to sell.
Collab Would Produce an Epic Track Longer than American Pie
These two artists ever collab on a track it’ll be so long it makes American Pie feel like Heartbreak Hotel
Jejune Announce First US Shows in 25+ Years & Numero Group Box Set
Late‑90s emo pioneers Jejune have their catalog reissued by the Numero Group in a five‑LP box set titled "Wait A Lifetime," released on June 19, 2026. The collection gathers the albums Junk and This Afternoon’s Malady, adds a first‑time vinyl...
Reading “No Grass Grows”: 25 Years Touring The Stranglers
What are we reading? Title: “No grass grows on a busy street - 25 years on the road with The Stranglers” Author: Baz Warne @stranglersofficial #Books #Music #SocialSelling #Reading #bazwarne https://t.co/LJ1gRC3Bwt https://t.co/ppfq9f6849
Lykke Li Shares New Song “Sick of Love”
Lykke Li announced her sixth studio album The Afterparty, releasing May 8 via Neon Gold/Futures, and dropped the new single “Sick of Love.” The track delves into humiliation and revenge, marking a darker lyrical direction. The album, written in Los Angeles and...
Fan-Made SOPHIE Archive Launches Online
A fan‑built archive called WHOLENEW.WORLD has gone live, consolidating SOPHIE’s official releases, live recordings from 2010‑2020, and biographical material. The site invites collaborators, concert attendees, and anyone with undocumented information to contribute, though it will only host officially released tracks....
Texas Country Rebel Paul Cauthen on How He Landed on Beyoncé’s Radar
Texas singer‑songwriter Paul Cauthen, fresh from his album Book of Paul, caught Beyoncé’s attention when a family assistant who attended his high school played his tracks for the pop icon. Beyoncé’s team flew to Cauthen’s Silverlake studio, listened to his...
Ziggy Marley: On The ‘Brightside’
Ziggy Marley’s ninth studio album Brightside arrives as a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive on April 18, with a digital release slated for May 1. The record was recorded in his newly built Rebel Lion Studio in Los Angeles and co‑produced with brother...
FIREWIND's New Concept Album Will Be 'Very Epic': 'It's Gonna Have New Elements That We Haven't Done Before'
Greek power‑metal outfit Firewind has wrapped up a new concept album featuring returning vocalist Henning Basse, promising “very epic” and unheard‑of elements. The band recently performed with Basse on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise and is gearing up for a summer European...
The Tape Label Report, March 2026
The Tape Label Report spotlights five niche cassette‑focused labels, from Caligari Records’ metal‑centric catalog to Devil Town Tapes’ DIY tape‑only releases, Kankyō Records’ scent‑paired ambient cassettes, and Spain’s lifelong‑run Mascarpone Discos. Caligari began in 2013 with a $400 first run...
Sonya Yoncheva, Jakub Józef Orliński, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, Franco Fagioli, Théo Imart & Catherine Trottmann Lead Opéra Royal Du...
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles unveiled its 2026‑27 season, presenting a diverse slate of operas, concerts, and sacred works from October 2026 through July 2027. Star performers such as Sonya Yoncheva, Franco Fagioli, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, and Jakub Józef Orliński headline productions ranging...
Yes, George Strait Actually Wrote New Songs in His Career
George Strait, often labeled a non‑songwriter, actually has a modest catalog of original material spanning his 40‑year career. He wrote solo tracks like “I Can’t See Texas From Here” (1982) and contributed several songs to his 1995 box set. From...
Brooklyn Art Song Society to Open New Voices Festival
The Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) will kick off its 2026 New Voices Festival on Sunday, April 12, with the opening concert “Longing I.” The program spotlights contemporary composers from the United Kingdom and features the world premiere of a...
Wexford Opera Festival Announces 75th Anniversary Gala
The Wexford Opera Festival will stage a 75th‑anniversary gala on October 17, 2026 at the O’Reilly Theatre, National Opera House. World‑class soloists Ermonela Jaho, Joseph Calleja, Daniela Barcellona and Giorgi Manoshvili will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under Daniele Callegari. The program pairs Puccini and...
Erin Morley & Lawrence Brownlee to Present Golden Age Concert in New York
92NY will present the Golden Age concert starring soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee on May 6, 2026 at the Geffen Stage in Kaufmann Concert Hall. Accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau, the program spans Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Bellini, Delibes and...
Opvs Noir Vol. 3
German gothic‑metal band LORD OF THE LOST has released Opvs Noir Vol. 3, the final installment of a three‑album trilogy launched within a year. The record, rated 8/10, continues the band’s blend of electro‑goth synths and heavy metal, featuring collaborations with...
Willie Nelson & Family Add New Spring Tour Dates
Willie Nelson & Family have added seven spring‑tour dates, extending their Southeast and Texas circuit from May 14‑24. The new leg hits Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina and coincides with the May 29 release of Nelson’s 156th studio album,...
Björk Is Throwing a Rave in Iceland to Mark the Total Solar Eclipse
Icelandic icon Björk is staging a one‑day festival called Echolalia on 12 August in Hafnarfjörður to coincide with the total solar eclipse, which will darken the sky for just over a minute. The event, set in the Víðistaðatún sculpture park, will...
Grateful Shred Announce Fall Tour Dates
Grateful Shred announced a 14‑date Fall Tour kicking off on Oct. 28 at Hartford’s Infinity Music Hall and wrapping on Nov. 14 at Chicago’s Park West. The itinerary moves from the Northeast through Canada, the Midwest, and a concentrated Texas...
Remembering Blondy: Trailblazing First All‑Female Rap Group
RIP Blondy from The Sequence, the first all-female rap group, an unsung pioneer who Queen Latifah said "showed us how to do it and gave [us] a path to our future." https://t.co/3ELLAxldjG
Swedish House Mafia Unpack Their Miami Ultra Festival Mega-Set
Swedish House Mafia headlined Ultra Miami with a block‑party mega‑set that swapped DJs every ten minutes, featuring legends like Armand van Helden, Afrojack and rising talent such as MPH. The performance paid tribute to Avicii and highlighted the trio’s desire to collaborate...
Fields We Found – Thoughts Persist
UK producer Alex Gold, operating under his ambient imprint fields we found, has issued a new full-length album titled *thoughts persist*. The record comprises six tracks named sequentially “thought 1” through “thought 6,” each exploring open‑ended sound design rather than...
Loraine James, Laurel Halo and More Contribute to New Compilation Honouring Women Who Have Shaped Electronic Music
Mercury KX’s new compilation "Pioneers" honors women and gender‑expansive artists who have shaped electronic music. The 11‑track project is split into two releases, with the first part already available and the second slated for 17 April. Contributors such as Loraine James,...
Cool Band Alert - Aja Ireland
British electronic artist Aja Ireland is releasing her new EP "Moult Mouth" on April 10 through the independent label Infinite Machine. The record blends aggressive techno beats, distorted vocals, and chaotic polyrhythms to create a confrontational sound that challenges the...
Nine Inch Nails Teams with Boys Noize for New Album
Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize announce Nine Inch Noize album prior to Coachella https://t.co/1ob44qaqWn
Descent
Immolation’s tenth studio album “Descent” arrives as a 45‑minute onslaught that reaffirms the band’s reputation for relentless death‑metal craftsmanship. Produced by Zack Ohren, the record offers clearer, more powerful production while retaining the brutal riffing and blast‑beat fury fans expect....
Ye, Snoop Dogg, and Other Artists Who’ve Been Denied Entry Into the U.K.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, was denied entry to the United Kingdom by the Home Office, prompting the cancellation of the three‑night Wireless Festival. The decision followed pressure from sponsors such as Pepsi and Diageo, who withdrew support after Ye’s repeated antisemitic...
HardLore Announces Final Projects Featuring BO LUEDERS
The HardLore podcast announced a three‑part series releasing final recordings with co‑host Bo Lueders, who died on April 2. The episodes feature a nearly three‑hour interview conducted in January that the team previously deemed too personal. An emotional statement from the...
Google Gemini’s Lyria Generates Full Songs
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLKWJ #gemini #lyria...
David Bowden – ‘Unsung Songs’
Glasgow bassist David Bowden released his first solo double‑bass album, “Unsung Songs,” on 10 April 2026. The record aims to make the instrument sing, blending vocal‑style melodies with jazz improvisation and featuring covers of Nick Drake and Emilíana Torrini. Bowden draws on...
Wavy Gravy’s 90th Birthday Bash and Benefit Concert to Feature Cat Power, Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Peter Rowan and More
Wavy Gravy will mark his 90th birthday with a benefit concert on May 16 at the Masonic in San Francisco. The star‑studded lineup features Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Cat Power, Peter Rowan, Maria Muldaur and others, backed by a seasoned...
BRET MICHAELS 'Strongly' Believes That 2027 Will Be 'A Good Reunion Year For POISON'
Bret Michaels told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation that Poison aims to launch a reunion tour in 2027, marking the 41st anniversary of their debut album *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The previously discussed 2026 tour was postponed amid unresolved revenue‑share...
Hopkins Symphony Orchestra Debuts New Piece About Frederick Douglass
The Hopkins Symphony Orchestra will debut the newly commissioned "Douglass Portrait" on April 18, pairing it with Aaron Copland’s historic "Lincoln Portrait." Composed by retired Army captain J. Kimo Williams, the work narrates Frederick Douglass’s life through music and spoken word. Conductor Jed Gaylin...
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express Return with New Album
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express have announced their new album Ranjha, slated for release on May 8 through World Circuit/BMG. The lead single “Shemesh” drops alongside a video directed by Ian Patrick. Recorded in Greenwood’s Oxfordshire studio...
“Nü Emocore” Band GILT Detail New LP I Saw Myself in the Black Screen
American band GILT announced their new album *I Saw Myself in the Black Screen*, slated for release on June 26 via Smartpunk Records. The record blends nü‑metal, metalcore, post‑hardcore and emo—a sound the group dubs “nü emocore.” The second single,...
With Sebastian Bach On The Mic, Twisted Sister Announces New Tour Dates
Twisted Sister has announced the first leg of its 2026 reunion tour, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary, with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach stepping in as lead vocalist after Dee Snider’s departure. The initial four shows will take place...