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Know What's Happening in Music
George Harrison’s ‘Something’ Crowned Beatles’ Greatest Love Song
George Harrison’s 1969 ballad “Something,” originally released on the Abbey Road album, has been hailed as the Beatles’ greatest love song. The track topped charts upon release and has earned lasting critical acclaim, cementing Harrison’s reputation alongside Lennon and McCartney.
Sleepbomb released the video for “A Gift of Crom,” a dreamy interlude from their upcoming album *Songs in the Key of Conan*. The album reimagines the 1983 *Conan the Barbarian* film with doom‑metal arrangements while incorporating clarinet, saxophone and flute improvisations. Band members describe the track as a meditative moment that mirrors Conan’s discovery of the king’s barrow. Koolarrrow Records will issue the full record on June 3.
AI is lowering the barrier to making music to almost zero. Tools like Suno let anyone generate songs from simple prompts, turning creation into something instant and accessible. That opens the door to massive creativity, but also raises questions about originality...
The Callous Daoboys, a mathcore outfit that earned critical acclaim with their 2025 album “I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven”, announced a new single slated for release on Thursday, April 2. The band posted a 19‑second teaser on Twitter,...
American metalcore band '68 announced their final studio album, *They Are Survived*, slated for release on May 28, with the lead single “ALWAYS LOVE” already streaming. The group will support the record with a North American farewell tour kicking off May 13...
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, slated for September 5‑6 at Seattle Center. Hardcore act Turnstile and indie stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie will headline, coinciding with Death Cab’s new album *I Built You A Tower*. The...
Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival returns Sep. 5‑6, 2026, with hardcore band Turnstile headlining Saturday and indie‑rock stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie closing Sunday. The two‑day event features a genre‑spanning roster that includes Japanese Breakfast, Bikini Kill, De La Soul, and a 10th‑anniversary set by Noname. Visual art installations...
Hanif Abdurraqib’s essay in GQ revisits Jay‑Z’s 1996 debut Reasonable Doubt, using the album as a lens to explore the distinction between hustlers and gangsters. He argues that Jay‑Z escaped direct violence, positioning the record as a “hustler text” that...
Shinichi Atobe, the once‑elusive Japanese producer known for the 2001 Chain Reaction classic "Ship‑Scope," gave his first interview in 2024 and announced the full‑length album Silent Way on his own Plastic & Sounds imprint. The record spans his early dub‑techno roots to the...
Gorillaz’s long‑awaited Netflix movie fell apart after the studio’s key contact quit, leaving Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in a creative limbo. While waiting for the film to restart, the duo channeled frustration into their eighth album, Cracker Island, released...
If you know my friend @thisisrozzi , you already know. If you don’t, this is your sign. Her new album Fig Tree drops May 8th and it’s the kind of music that makes you pull over and just sit in...
Trey Anastasio announced his new acoustic live album, *Live and Acoustic*, slated for release on Friday, April 3, via his independent label Rubber Jungle Records. The record captures performances from his sold‑out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour, a 20‑show run that marked...
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal announced its 2026 lineup, featuring over 350 concerts with roughly two‑thirds offered free from June 25 to July 4. Highlights include centennial tributes to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Tony Bennett alongside headliners such as Patrick...
The Disco Biscuits have scheduled a two‑night concert at Heuser Park in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for July 25‑26, 2026. Supporting acts Eggy, Lespecial and Trevor Weekz’s DJ project Marb Menthols will join the headliner, which will deliver two sets...
BASIC, the Chicago trio of Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs and Mikel Patrick Avery, will release their self‑titled sophomore album on June 12, 2026 via No Quarter. The record was tracked in two days at Steve Albini’s Electric Audio studio and mixed in three days at Uniform...
Bluegrass star Billy Strings announced a 14‑city fall tour running from September 18 to December 11, featuring a blend of arena venues and intimate theatres across the United States. The schedule kicks off in Denver’s Ball Arena, moves through major...
St. Louis indie singer Marty Blick has announced his debut album *Neighborhood Cat*, slated for release on May 15, 2026, and premiered a new single, “Punch The Clock (And Work The Line).” The track mixes twangy alt‑country instrumentation with piano‑driven...
Brazilian metal veterans Sepultura have unveiled a new song, “Beyond The Dream,” as a preview for their forthcoming EP *The Cloud Of Unknowing* slated for April 24. The somber track, tinged with Type O Negative‑style melancholy, marks the band’s first foray into a...
The European Broadcasting Union announced that the Eurovision Song Contest will debut an Asian edition, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, in Bangkok this November. Ten broadcasters from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam have...
Melbourne‑based six‑piece Shock Corridor has dropped “Buster,” their first new song in almost a year. The track fuses post‑punk, trip‑hop, and orchestral textures, building tension reminiscent of The Cure’s “A Forest.” A looping guitar line anchors low‑end synths, while violin...
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival returns to Austin’s Moody Center on September 26‑27, 2026, marking the event’s seventh edition and the 28th anniversary of the Crossroads Centre Antigua addiction‑recovery program. The two‑day lineup blends returning legends like Joe Bonamassa, Gary...
The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that the Eurovision Song Contest will debut an Asian edition in Bangkok on Nov. 14, 2026, with broadcasters from ten countries already signed up. The move, timed with Eurovision’s 70th anniversary, aims to tap a...
Damon Albarn and his face for Brit Pop 😂 watch my interview with @gorillaz right here: https://t.co/ul3Tq73cHG https://t.co/7YKF27OhnS
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter have launched Khorus Harmonia, a limited‑run choral concert at Hollywood’s Hudson Theatres from April 22 to May 2. The 66‑minute show blends a twelve‑voice choir, multimedia visuals and brief poetic interludes, with all ticket proceeds supporting the...
Gov’t Mule opened its 2026 tour at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, featuring frontman Warren Haynes and a temporary lineup change with drummer Terence Higgins covering for Matt Abts. The set included the traditional “Railroad Boy,” originals like “After the Storm,” and...
The Academy Is… announced Jon Walker as a supporting act for their upcoming U.S. tour, coinciding with the release of their new album “Almost There,” the first full‑length record since 2008. The album’s lead single “2005” signals a blend of...
Before the best of March is collected, don't miss the best K-pop songs from February 2026 on whatever platform you use...ready? GO! https://t.co/5W8qkF4tHK
Marc Roberge, vocalist and guitarist of O.A.R., joins Joel Madden on episode 159 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation, released this Wednesday, covers the band’s 30‑year milestone, a new album teased with the single “Three Tinted Windows,” and upcoming...
Lorena Quintanilla, formerly of Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, returns as a solo artist with the politically charged single "Silvia" released on Rocket Recordings. The track blends industrial rhythms and gritty guitars to critique U.S. overseas interventions. "Silvia" appears on her...
Irish sibling duo The Ocelots, Ashley and Brandon Watson, have released their new album "Motor Hotel" in 2026. The record showcases their signature intertwining chords and lush harmonies, drawing comparisons to the folk‑jazz stylings of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. Reviewers praise...
Austin post‑emo band Oakwood has resurfaced with a fresh single, “A Tangled Mess,” signaling a full‑scale comeback. The group announced a new LP titled Blurred Away, slated for release on May 29, with pre‑orders now live on Bandcamp. A launch concert is...
Future Islands announced a five‑city North Carolina tour, adding two nights in Wilmington, three in Carrboro, two in Asheville, one in Greenville, and a final show in Baltimore. The itinerary reflects a growing trend of localized touring, where artists concentrate...
Sleeper Hit Support Group: "B.B.B." by Juvenile feat. Megan Thee Stallion VS. "Call Back" by Don Toliver https://t.co/euLE7aNu33
The Swedish post-punk/indie-pop group Makthaverskan have been one of the most reliably awesome bands in the world for a long time now, and their new album maintains the standard of excellence. I wrote about it here: https://t.co/CalBMikOMO
Babymetal unveiled the North and Latin American legs of its 2026 world tour, kicking off on August 30 in San Diego as a supporting act for My Chemical Romance. The band will perform 20 shows across the United States and...
Stockholm‑born singer‑songwriter waterbaby released her debut album “Memory Be a Blade” on Sub Pop, shifting from the sharper EP “Foam” to a softer, hazy blend of bedroom pop and R&B. The record was crafted between Los Angeles and Sweden, using...
Arpit Bala addressed the Hyderabad concert controversy after a bottle struck him in the eye, prompting an angry on‑stage reaction that included verbal abuse and spitting. He later posted a YouTube apology, framing the incident as a safety hazard rather...
Winnipeg musician Liam Duncan, performing as Boy Golden, has rapidly ascended the Canadian music scene. His 2023 album *For Jimmy* captured Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, while the 2024 follow‑up *For Eden* earned a...
Isle of Wight indie trio ugly ozo dropped their new single “jackpot,” the final preview before the Dive EP launches on May 1 via REX RECS. Recorded at the high‑profile REX Studio, the track blends flirtatious hooks with a female‑empowerment narrative....
BASIC, the experimental trio featuring Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs of Tortoise, and Mikel Patrick Avery of Natural Information Society, is set to release its self‑titled second album on June 12, 2026 via the independent label No Quarter. The lead single “Index of Memories” departs from the...
Brighton‑based Opus Kink announced their debut album, The Sweet Goodbye, slated for a July 31 release on So Recordings. The record follows a cult‑building period of brass‑heavy jazz‑punk shows and critically praised EPs. Its lead single, “Come Over, Do Me Wrong,”...
Greg Mendez released two new singles, "Beauty Land" and "Gentle Love," on May 29 2026 through indie label Dead Oceans. "Gentle Love" draws clear parallels to Elliott Smith’s fragile vocal style, while "Frog" ventures into experimental sampling. Both tracks showcase Mendez’s evolving songwriting and...
Daniel’s latest newsletter offers a tightly curated list of concerts running April 8‑14, swapping breadth for depth to help readers focus on standout performances. The post spotlights the Fort Greene Orchestra’s upcoming season and teases a feature on a renowned conductor’s...
British indie‑rock band Mouth Culture has become the third act to sign with new UK label Killabop. The agreement covers their 2021 debut mixtape “These Days” and an upcoming debut album slated for release soon. They join label mates Venus...
The March 2026 Bandcamp roundup spotlights a diverse set of contemporary classical releases, ranging from John McGuire’s mathematically‑structured double string trios to Dayna Pilchen’s organ‑driven psychoacoustic experiment “Paper Braids.” It also features John Tilbury’s extended Morton Feldman piano recording, Cassia Streb and Tim Feeney’s hybrid installation‑performance “Lampworking,” Maya Bennardo’s...
"Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91" is a new compilation from Soundway Records that assembles 14 rare Nigerian reggae tracks recorded during the country’s late‑80s military era. The collection showcases how local artists merged...
HYBE India announced a nationwide audition to form its first girl group, running from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The search targets girls born between 2005 and 2011 and evaluates vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling. Backed by Nielsen...
Joni Mitchell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards, presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney. She joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell for a rendition of “Big Yellow Taxi,” underscoring her lasting influence on Canadian music.
The 2026 edition of the Big Ears music festival returned to its Knoxville roots, emphasizing a home‑grown, intimate atmosphere. Curated by longtime organizers, the lineup blended avant‑garde performers with folk and blues acts, spotlighting local talent alongside established names. Attendance...
Wendy Eisenberg, a Brooklyn‑based indie musician, has released a self‑titled album that marks a stylistic shift toward 70s folk‑rock melodies. The record emerged after a “creative exorcism” triggered by a painful breakup, during which Eisenberg wrote most songs in a...
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
