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.
Kurt Vile Drops First Album in Four Years, Announces Global 2026 Tour
Kurt Vile announced his tenth studio album, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, set for release on May 29 via Verve Records, and revealed an extensive 2026 world tour. The album, his first in four years, features the lead single “Chance to Bleed,” which Vile describes as “hillbilly techno,” and includes guest spots from Ethan Buckler, Natalie Hoffman and Greg Cartwright.
7 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 20 Years Old This Year
2006 marked a watershed moment for hip‑hop and R&B, and seven albums from that year are turning 20. The list includes T.I.’s *King*, Ne‑Yo’s debut *In My Own Words*, Clipse’s *Hell Hath No Fury*, Lupe Fiasco’s *Food & Liquor*, Pharrell’s...
Otoboke Beaver Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
Otoboke Beaver releases first song in four years, "I Don’t Need To Be In Your Strike Zone" https://t.co/SIYkMwXY00
Real Life Rock Top 10: April 8, 2026
Greil Marcus released the April 8, 2026 edition of his “Real Life Rock Top 10” series, opening with Mary Lucia’s memoir “What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To.” The book recounts three years of a stalking nightmare, interwoven...
GEDDY LEE & ALEX LIFESON Explain Why They Didn't Hire A Big Name Prog Drummer For Their Reunion
Prog‑rock icons Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have confirmed a 2026‑27 world reunion tour titled “Fifty Something,” the first under the Rush name in 11 years. The 58‑date run kicks off June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles...
Rob Zombie Music Video for “The Black Scorpion” Streaming Online
Rob Zombie has released a new music video for “The Black Scorpion,” the lead single from his February‑released album The Great Satan. The two‑minute, green‑lit visual showcases the shock rocker’s high‑octane performance style and is now streaming online. The drop...
Angelé VL Goes Live on Morning Show
The one and only @angele_vl joining us live on the show this morning 🙌 tap in here https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
YOB, KHEMMIS, GREENLEAF & More Booked For RippleFest Texas 2026
RippleFest Texas will return September 17‑20, 2026, in Austin, featuring a heavyweight roster anchored by Yob, Khemmis, Greenleaf and Dopethrone. The four‑day event will occupy The Far Out Lounge and Sagebrush, with organizers guaranteeing no overlapping sets so fans can see...
Wolf Like
e40 of 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90S: THE 2000S is on TV on the radio's "WOLF LIKE ME," an apocalyptic masterpiece from david letterman's favorite williamsburg band https://t.co/1vPlhO3dbJ
Former Enhypen Member Heeseung Is Rebranding As Evan
Former Enhypen member Heeseung announced his departure from the six‑member group on March 10 and will continue his career under the new stage name Evan. He unveiled the rebrand on a fresh Instagram account, @h_evva_n, featuring stark, minimalist portraits released by...
VANA Releases Crushing New Track ‘In Your Name’
VANA has dropped her first 2026 single, “In Your Name,” a dynamic blend of atmospheric balladry and blistering metalcore. The track follows last year’s hit “Pray,” which has amassed over 3.7 million streams. In a personal statement, VANA ties the song...
MF Doom Explains How the Movie ‘Gladiator’ Helped Him With His Signature Mask in Throwback Interview
MF DOOM’s iconic metal mask traces back to a replica of the helmet from the 2000 film *Gladiator*. A friend acquired the prop, altered it for wearability, and added chrome and a ruby, creating the distinctive look that would define the...
Zoh Amba Shifts to Bluesy Folk on New Album
Free jazz saxophonist Zoh Amba announces new album 'Eyes Full', a pivot to bluesy folk songs https://t.co/RNFK4s9Y1i
2Slimey Isn’t Here to Be a Meme Artist: ‘I Want a Fucking Grammy’
Oakland‑born rapper 2Slimey is redefining the underground (UG) rap scene with hyper‑distorted, maximalist production that fuses EDM, punk and noise elements. Influenced by Playboi Carti’s *Die Lit* and XXXTentacion, he pushes bass and distortion beyond conventional limits, earning praise from Lil Uzi Vert and...
Terry Callier – ‘at the EARL of OLD TOWN’
A previously unknown live solo set by Terry Callier, recorded by Chicago promoter Joe Segal in October 1967, has been issued for Record Store Day. The double‑LP, followed by a CD release, captures the 22‑year‑old singer‑songwriter interpreting folk and blues...
First Country Splash Comes Ashore In Cabo San Lucas With Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore And DIPLO
Country Splash, the first beach‑side country music festival in Cabo San Lucas, will debut September 4‑6 over Labor Day weekend. Headliners include Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore and electronic act DIPLO, offering a mix of country and crossover performances. The event is anchored...
Uncut’s Guide to the Best of 2026’s Record Store Day Releases
Uncut has released its annual guide to the most compelling Record Store Day 2026 vinyl offerings, spotlighting a mix of archival releases and fresh collaborations from iconic artists. Highlights include Neil Young’s live “As Time Explodes” from the Love Earth...
Anyma, LISA Combine On Explosive Single ‘Bad Angel’
Italian EDM producer Matteo Milleri, known as Anyma, has dropped the single “Bad Angel” featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa. The track blends high‑energy EDM, pop‑R&B and digital sound design, and is paired with a striking visual video. It arrives just before Anyma...
Behemoth Covered Bathory’s “The Return of Darkness and Evil” For Mystic Festival’s Anthem
Polish extreme‑metal giants Behemoth released a new single and video covering Bathory’s 1985 classic “The Return of Darkness and Evil,” designating it as the official anthem for Mystic Festival 2026. Frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski explained the song’s personal significance and...
"English People Don't Really Want to Feel that Much." The Curious Tale of Robert Smith's Least Favourite Cure Album, Despite...
The Cure’s twelfth studio effort, simply titled *The Cure*, arrived on 25 June 2004 after the band signed a three‑album deal with ARTISTdirect’s I AM imprint and teamed with producer Ross Robinson. Smith entered the studio with 37 demo tracks, whittling them down...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Premiere Three New Grateful Dead Originals During Latest Reckoning Tour Stop
On April 7, folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings performed at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, as part of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour. The show featured a setlist drawn heavily from the Grateful Dead’s 1975 acoustic...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Total Dive’ Brown Horse Balance Originality and Derivation
Brown Horse released its third album, Total Dive, building on the momentum of 2024’s Reservoir and 2025’s All the Right Weaknesses. The record features richer, more lush arrangements and showcases Patrick Turner’s increasingly nuanced vocal delivery. Critics highlight the band’s...
Juvenile on the Music That Made Him
Veteran rapper Juvenile recounts his 1999 breakthrough at New York’s iconic Tunnel, where his performance of “Ha” from 400 Degreez silenced a skeptical East‑Coast crowd and cemented his role as a bridge between Southern bounce and mainstream hip‑hop. He reflects on...
Brooke Combe Returns with Soul-Stirring New Single ‘Tears Won’t Lie’
British singer‑songwriter Brooke Combe has entered a new phase with the release of her single “Tears Won’t Lie,” her first record on Fontana Records. Produced by James Skelly at Liverpool’s Kempston Studios, the track blends her soulful vocals with a...
XCOMM Announce Debut Album Time to Burn, Produced by Ross Robinson
XCOMM announced their debut album, Time to Burn, slated for release on May 22 via Blowed Out Records. The record was produced by veteran Ross Robinson, whose résumé includes work with Korn and The Cure. Alternative Press is offering an...
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira – a Track-by-Track Guide to the 1976 Classic
Uncut’s track‑by‑track guide revisits Joni Mitchell’s 1976 masterpiece Hejira, pairing each song with commentary from contemporary musicians such as Tamara Lindeman, Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering, and Allison Russell. The piece highlights the album’s pioneering blend of folk, jazz, and Jaco Pastorius’...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Cover the Clash’s ‘Clampdown’ for First Time Since 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band surprised fans at the Kia Forum by performing the Clash’s 1979 protest anthem “Clampdown,” their first rendition since a 2014 show. Guitarist Tom Morello rejoined the band, trading lead vocals with Springsteen and...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Rock Supergroups?
The article identifies Cream, Crosby Stills & Nash (plus Young), Emerson Lake & Palmer and Bad Company as the definitive “Big 4” rock supergroups, using criteria of prior success, collective achievement and lasting influence. Cream’s 1966 lineup set the template, while CSNY merged folk harmony with arena rock, ELP...
Offset Says Lil TJay Did Not Shoot Him, Claims He Never Gave Statement Naming The Shooter
Offset clarified that Lil Tjay was not the shooter in the South Florida incident and asserted he never provided police with a statement naming any suspect. The altercation at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel left Offset with a leg injury but...
Nikos – Spine
Nikos’s four‑track EP *Spine* drops on Rotterdam’s Nous’klaer label, positioning itself as “body‑moving, loud, deep” techno rather than traditional prog. The record fuses spacey psychedelia with percussive pressure, echoing the vibe of Sasha & Digweed’s *Northern Exposure* mixes while sidestepping...
-(16)- Take Out Their Frustrations with Black Flag Cover of “Beat My Head Against The Wall”
California sludge metal band -(16)- is gearing up for the May 1 release of its cover album *Forgeries Vol 1, 1972‑1984*. The group previewed the record with a rendition of Black Flag’s “Beat My Head Against The Wall,” adding to earlier Bee Gees...
Middleman – Following The Ghost
London‑based quartet Middleman has released their debut LP, "Following The Ghost," a nine‑track record that fuses power‑pop vigor with punk’s raw edge. The album builds on the momentum of two acclaimed EPs from 2022 and 2024, channeling influences from Superchunk,...
Pink Floyd Set to Release Rare Extended Version of '70s Favorite
Pink Floyd will issue a new compilation titled *8‑Tracks* on June 5, 2026, featuring seven iconic ’70s songs plus the full‑length version of “Pigs on the Wing” that was previously limited to the original 8‑track tape. The tracks are seamlessly mixed...
Bleachers Release “The Van” In Advance of Upcoming Tour
Bleachers, the Jack Antonoff‑led project, unveiled an extensive North American tour to promote its upcoming album *everyone for ten minutes*, slated for May 22 on Dirty Hit. The itinerary blends arena shows—including a return to New York’s Madison Square Garden—with intimate multi‑night...
Next Wave #1180: Lizzie Reid
Lizzie Reid, a rising Scottish singer‑songwriter, is set to release her third solo EP *Undoing* on April 17, following a debut that earned a Scottish Album of the Year nomination and a follow‑up that drew comparisons to Joni Mitchell. The new...
Crawford Mack – Back From The Brink
Glasgow‑based indie act Crawford Mack released the single “Back From The Brink,” earning praise for its golden pop sheen and an indie‑rock edge that builds after the first minute. Reviewer KH describes the track as the most ebullient offering from...
ALBUM REVIEW: Nashville Rebel Tenille Townes Reboots Her Music on ‘The Acrobat’
Tenille Townes, the Canada‑born Nashville singer‑songwriter, has dropped her fourth album, The Acrobat, as an independent release. After a successful stint with Sony Nashville—including a 2020 debut and ACM New Female Artist of the Year—she chose to produce, mix, and...
Diles Que No Me Maten Announce Escrito en Agua
Mexican experimental group Diles que no me maten will release their new album Escrito en Agua on June 12 through indie label Moonlight Activities. The record follows the band’s reputation for blending Spanish poetry, mysticism, and rolling rhythms that prioritize...
Bruce Hornsby :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Bruce Hornsby’s latest album Indigo Park continues the creative surge he began with 2019’s Absolute Zero. In an interview with Aquarium Drunkard, the 71‑year‑old discusses the record’s blend of piano, jazz, experimental pop, and even basketball chant rhythms. He also reflects...
Zoh Amba Announces “Eyes Full” And Shares First Single/Video ‘Another Time’
Zoh Amba, the avant‑garde saxophonist turned guitarist, announced the debut album Eyes Full for June 5, accompanied by the first single and video “Another Time.” The record was tracked live at Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville with no overdubs, featuring longtime...
Kelela Returns With Powerful New Single ‘Idea 1’
Ethiopian‑American singer‑songwriter Kelela has dropped her first solo single in three years, "idea 1," produced by Oscar Scheller. The track follows her 2021 album Raven, a 2024 remix collection, and a 2023 jazz reinterpretation, blending ambient, shoegaze, and industrial sounds. Kelela...
Elder Find the Path “Through Zero” (Interview)
Elder’s seventh studio album, Through Zero, drops on May 29, 2024 through Blues Funeral Records. The record’s title borrows an engineering term describing a signal that passes through zero, framing the band’s exploration of non‑linear reality and the emotional spectrum from...
Makthaverskan, “Glass and Bones”
Swedish post‑punk band Makthaverskan released their fourth album, Glass and Bones, on April 8 2026. The record leans into bright, major‑key dream‑punk, drawing parallels to The Cure’s poppier moments. Frontwoman Maja Milner showcases higher‑register howls while drummer Andreas Wettmark supplies relentless energy....
Reuben Aziz Returns With ‘Promised Land’
British songwriter Reuben Aziz returns with his new single "Promised Land." The track fuses soulful R&B vocal delivery with hip‑hop‑driven production, showcasing Aziz’s signature pitched‑up style. Produced in collaboration with Caleb, whom Aziz met on Discord, the song emphasizes themes...
Behind The Campaign: Fcukers
New York electronic duo Fcukers, consisting of Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis, released their debut EP Baggy$$ on Ninja Tune in September 2024. The pair, formed in 2022, caught the attention of manager Simon Parsons, who first met Jackson at the...
Robot K‑Pop Boy Band Performs in Futuristic Office
Last month in Seoul, I saw a robot boy band dance across an office designed like a space ship. Unclear if it was the future or a total lark, but @soheefication wrote about the company trying to bring Korean pop into...
Harry Styles Reveals Meltdown Festival Artists and Solo Show
Harry Styles will curate the 31st Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, unveiling a first wave of artists that includes Yussef Dayes, Jon Hopkins, Devonte Hynes, Kamasi Washington, Nilüfer Yanya, Fousheé, Getdown Services and Warpaint. The festival runs June 11‑21,...
Video Premiere: Kilter – ‘Weather Cycle’
Kilter, a Franco‑American trio, released the video for “Weather Cycle,” the lead single from their forthcoming album Ten Billion Years. The track fuses jazz elasticity with metal intensity, using electric bass, bass saxophone, and volatile drumming to create a constantly...
Juni Habel – Evergreen In Your Mind
Juni Habel’s long‑awaited album Evergreen In Your Mind dropped on April 10, 2026, marking her first release in three years. Early radio spins and curated streaming playlists have already propelled several tracks into the top‑20 of folk‑indie charts. Produced by longtime collaborator...
ElectroMatters: Best Electronic Music of March 2026
ElectroMatters highlights the 12 most compelling electronic releases of March 2026, ranging from Saba Alizadeh’s Persian‑classical‑infused drone to Slayyyter’s genre‑bending alt‑pop. The roundup showcases a blend of atmospheric ambient, hook‑laden synth‑pop, and precise minimal techno, underscoring the season’s creative surge. Independent...