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.
Carpenter Brut’s “Leather Temple” Is Their Most Grandiose Work Yet (Album Review)
Carpenter Brut releases *Leather Temple*, the fourth studio album and final chapter of their Leather trilogy, positioning it as a grandiose, cinematic synthwave record. The album imagines an 80s‑style dystopian film soundtrack, following cyborg protagonist Bret Halford’s revolt against the tyrant Iron Tusk. Musically, it leans heavily on massive saw‑wave synths, neon‑gothic textures, and breakneck, glam‑rock tempos reminiscent of Blade Runner and classic muscle‑car aesthetics. While the mood‑driven approach showcases the band’s mastery, the lack of immediate hooks may make it less instantly catchy than earlier releases.
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “Age of the Ram”
Charley Crockett’s latest release, *Age of the Ram*, caps his ambitious Sagebrush Trilogy with a 20‑track concept album that follows the fictional outlaw Billy McLane. The record fuses Western storytelling with country, blues, and R&B, delivering standout songs like “Kentucky Too...
Opera Australia 2026 Review: Eugene Onegin
Opera Australia’s 2026 production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, revived by Heather Fairbairn from Kasper Holten’s design, opened on March 17 and earned praise for its authentic Russian atmosphere and nuanced storytelling. The staging emphasized the agrarian setting, while singers such as Lauren Fagan and...
Fans In Multiple States Wondering the Same Thing About Luke Bryan
Country star Luke Bryan sparked a nationwide buzz after posting an Instagram video of himself reacting excitedly to his own "Pass it On" billboard. The billboards, spotted from Mississippi to California, are part of a positive‑messaging campaign run by the...
Unreleased Photos From Beatles' 1966 Japan Concerts Verified
Nippon Budokan has verified 102 previously unpublished black‑and‑white photographs taken during the Beatles’ 1966 Japan concerts. The negatives, discovered in 2009 and examined by Beatles researcher Toru Omura, were authenticated by an expert after a thorough review. The images capture...
Metallica Add Two Non-Vegas Residency Shows for Later This Year
Metallica announced two additional residency concerts in Uncasville, Connecticut, set for November 19 and 21, 2025, each featuring a distinct setlist. The first night will be opened by Suicidal Tendencies, while Spiritbox will support the second. Ticket sales begin April...
Musica Transonic + Mainliner, “Solid Static”
Japanese psych‑noise veterans Nanjo Asahito, Makoto Kawabata and Tatsuya Yoshida have finally issued the long‑shelved 1997 sessions under the joint banner Musica Transonic + Mainliner, titled “Solid Static.” The release blends High Rise‑style fuzz, Acid Mothers Temple’s cosmic disorientation and Ruins’ avant‑drum...
YouTube to Stream Coachella 2026 Across Seven Stages in 4K
YouTube will livestream both weekends of Coachella 2026, expanding coverage to seven simultaneous stages and delivering 4K resolution for the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara. The platform introduces a 24/7 linear “Coachella TV” channel featuring archival performances, and enhances...
Streaming: Lysergic’s EP Towering Altars of Misanthropy
Former Wake vocalist Kyle Ball has unveiled Lysergic’s debut EP, Towering Altars of Misanthropy, a ferocious blend of black metal, death metal, grindcore, industrial noise and psychedelic soundscapes. The record was initially self‑released on cassette, with Decomp Regalia slated to...
Namco X Capcom Opening and Ending Theme Songs Will Appear on Digital Streaming Platforms on April 11
Composer Yuzo Koshiro announced that the opening and ending theme songs of the 2005 crossover RPG Namco X Capcom will be released on major digital streaming platforms on April 11. The tracks – “Subarashiki Shin Sekai” and “Itsuka Kitto, Tsuki no Shita de” – will use the original 48 kHz/24‑bit master sources,...
Monstax's THE X: NEXUS Tour Hits North America
Exclusive: @OfficialMONSTAX's THE X : NEXUS World Tour expands to North America with 10 dates across the U.S. and Canada this fall Full details on dates, venues and when tickets go on sale on @Billboard NOW: https://t.co/VExn8XvTHH
The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece
Simon Hanes, a leading figure in New York’s downtown music scene, has released “Gargantua,” a 15‑musician composition that fuses heavy‑metal funk rhythms, classical excerpts, and experimental sound collage. Inspired by the February eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the work premiered...
Usher Calls Mentor “The GOAT,” Emphasizes Collaboration
“The GOAT,” says Usher of Peri “Pebbles” Reid, the co-founder of LaFace Records.” No one makes it alone. During my convo with Usher, asked him to describe in one word those who have been influential throughout his career. https://t.co/eKDVSQAxOm https://t.co/M5MC7Yqob1
Bully Hits #1; Deluxe Album Announced, Lauryn Hill Joins Ye
‘Bully’ debuts at No. 1 according to gamma., deluxe album announced; Lauryn Hill records vocals for Ye https://t.co/CttMQ4acfs
The Smoke :: S/T (1968)
Michael Lloyd, a key figure in the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, released the one‑off studio album The Smoke in 1968 amid Los Angeles’ psychedelic pop surge. Produced alongside cult impresario Kim Fowley, the record blends fragmented orchestral passages...
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‘He Stands for Something We Really Need Right Now’: Inside an Immersive New David Bowie Exhibition at Lightroom
The immersive exhibition "David Bowie: You’re Not Alone" opens at London’s Lightroom on 22 April 2026, curated by Mark Grimmer with direct involvement from Bowie’s estate. It blends archive footage, handwritten lyrics, fashion pieces and mixed‑media installations to reveal the artist’s true...
BTS Break New Ground for K-Pop with Billboard Chart Performance
BTS became the first K‑pop act to hold the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard 200 for two straight weeks with their March 20 album Arirang. The record moved 187,000 equivalent album units in its second week, down 71% from a debut...
Sabrina Carpenter's Vinyl Singles Re‑Enter UK Top 40
Sabrina Carpenter’s "Taste" reenters the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles chart at #34 and "Please Please Please" returns at #38, as both tracks climb back into the top 40 bestselling vinyl singles. https://t.co/64f0PGvNJ9
‘It Was a Way of Processing Violences I’ve Survived’: How Iconoclastic Musician Arca Beat Burnout with Frenzied Painting
Venezuelan‑born electronic pioneer Arca (Alejandra Ghersi) stepped away from a decade‑long music career after supporting icons like Madonna and Beyoncé, confronting burnout through an intense visual‑art practice. The resulting mixed‑media canvases, titled “Angels,” debuted at the ICA in London, featuring...
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack compiles restored footage from Elvis’s August 1970 Las Vegas residency and 1972 U.S. tour, uncovered by Baz Luhrmann during his 2022 biopic work. The album blends iconic live performances—such as “In the Ghetto” and “Suspicious Minds”—with...
Dogstar's Keanu Reeves Returns to Billboard After 25 Years
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, returns to the Billboard charts for the first time in over 25 years as "All In Now" debuts at #36 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. https://t.co/tnMbkp3goe
The Monday Morning Brew #149 (Plus Music Recommendations & More)
The latest Monday Morning Brew highlights several new releases across the indie music spectrum. Jeff Coffin’s quartet debuts the psychedelic album “When Now” on Ear Up Records, while the supergroup BASIC will drop its self‑titled second album on June 12, featuring...
Loukeman Details New Album Sd-3, Shares “To The Sky” Video
Loukeman announces the final part of his five‑year Sd trilogy, Sd‑3, set for release on April 24 via September Recordings, and drops the new single “To The Sky” with an accompanying video. The track, co‑produced with Patrick Holland, incorporates samples...
Verzuz Matchups We Want To See In 2026
The piece catalogs fan‑requested Verzuz battles slated for 2026, spanning R&B duels, rap rivalries, and producer face‑offs. It highlights iconic pairings such as SZA vs. Summer Walker, Future vs. Young Thug, and Metro Boomin vs. Mustard, noting their historical and...
LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN
Last In Line, the Dio‑heritage supergroup led by Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice, announced that vocalist Andrew Freeman has departed following on‑stage tension and divergent musical focus. The band confirmed it still holds a recording contract with earMUSIC but will postpone any...
Hymns From the Hills
Philadelphia punk outfit Poison Ruïn releases their sophomore album *Hymns From the Hills*, expanding from raw anarcho‑punk to a polished, genre‑spanning sound. The record weaves peace‑punk, deathrock, NWOBHM, dungeon synth, black metal and prog‑rock textures while retaining a medieval lyrical lens...
Ivo Perelman with Marc Ribot, Elliot Sharp and Joe Morris - Trifecta (Mahakala, 2026)
Ivo Perelman’s new triple‑disc set *Trifecta* pairs his tenor sax with three leading avant‑jazz guitarists—Marc Ribot, Elliott Sharp and Joe Morris—each occupying a dedicated disc. The project highlights the guitar’s perceived limitations for personal voice, a point Perelman underscores from...
Fathoms
Daryl Groetsch, the Portland‑born composer behind Pulse Emitter, releases his latest synth‑driven album "Fathoms" after moving to Salzburg, Austria. The record consists of four long tracks that simulate a descent into the ocean, echoing the 1950s exotica tradition while maintaining...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Was Writing the Film's Score From a Hospital Bed, Says It Includes over 300...
Composer Brian Tyler revealed he wrote most of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie score while recuperating in a hospital bed after suffering a double subarachnoid brain hemorrhage in August 2025. Despite the life‑threatening injury, he continued work to meet the...
Indie Rock Explosion: A Complete Cultural History Arrives
SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion in stores now https://t.co/NTUo1h3Ad4
Charli Xcx Management Clarifies Sky Ferreira Claims About ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credits
Charli XCX’s management issued a statement after Sky Ferreira alleged that two tracks on Charli’s upcoming album *Wuthering Heights* were derived from Ferreira’s 2015‑2018 demo material. Ferreira, who is credited as a featured artist, co‑writer and vocal producer on the...
Mitski Blends Mania and Serenity at Hollywood High
I reviewed a pretty cool run by Mitski at a too-rarely-used venue... Mitski Brings Mania and Serenity to a Momentous Residency at Hollywood High School: Concert Review https://t.co/2l1lXFgnLO via @variety
Music Biographies: Moon, Elton, and Prog Rock
The article reviews three recent music books: Tony Fletcher’s biography of The Who’s drummer Keith Moon, Elton John’s candid memoir "Me", and David Weigel’s survey of progressive rock’s rise and fall. Each book uncovers personal struggles, creative triumphs, and the...
Rissi Palmer Embraces Growth, and Love on Soulful New EP ‘Perspectives’
Rissi Palmer releases the four‑song EP *Perspectives*, blending bluegrass, country, and soulful vocals to tell a personal, roots‑focused story. Produced by Grammy‑winner Shannon Sanders, the record features the dream‑inspired lead single “Old Black Southern Woman,” which honors family legacy. The...
Kanye West's 'Bully' Album Highlights Indian Bollywood Sample, Sparks Global Fusion Buzz
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has dropped his new album Bully, whose title track samples the 1970 Hindi classic “Mujhe Maar Dalo” by Asha Bhosle. The move places Indian Bollywood heritage on a global hip‑hop stage and precedes his first solo...
Ye's $33M LA Shows Boost by Spotify, Live Nation
Ye sold $33M worth of tickets across two nights in LA, including one of the highest-grossing nights in music history. Perhaps more significant: Spotify playlisted a song from his new album and Live Nation is partners with the promoter for his...
~Nois ~ What Is ~Nois
American experimental saxophone quartet ~Nois releases its second album, *What Is ~Nois*, expanding on the genre‑bending concepts of *Kinds of ~Nois*. The record features four composers who weave saxophones, keyboards, bass, drums and vocals into tracks that shift from chamber‑like...
Kelly Clarkson Magnificently Singing Amy Grant’s Modern Holiday Classic Brought Tears to My Eyes on Easter
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol winner, delivered a moving rendition of Amy Grant’s "Breath of Heaven" during a 2021 Kellyoke segment, reminding fans of her vocal versatility. The three‑time Grammy artist has sold more than 82 million records worldwide and...
Escapism Star’s Lyrics Reveal Troubling Alcohol Themes
the singer whose first big hit was "Escapism" may depict an unhealthy amount of alcohol consumption in her lyrics? https://t.co/KHcmE1sFC0
‘I Said I Wasn’t Going’: Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man Slams Promoters After Skipping Australia Tour
Method Man clarified he never committed to the Australian leg of Wu‑Tang Clan’s farewell "Final Chamber" tour, accusing promoters of advertising "all living members" despite his prior notice that he was booked elsewhere. He cited acting obligations and other commitments...
Fans Choose Sofia D’Angelo’s ‘Time’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Sofia D’Angelo’s solo single “Time” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing more than 69% of the vote. The track, released with a nostalgia‑driven video filmed in a Bushwick bar, outperformed releases from Anne Hathaway, Jack White and others. D’Angelo,...
On the Radio 41 Years Ago, Michael Jackson’s Famed Charity Tune Hit 5,000 Stations at the Same Time Around the...
On April 5, 1985, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie’s charity anthem “We Are The World” was broadcast simultaneously on more than 5,000 radio stations worldwide at 3:50 pm GMT. The coordinated airplay propelled the single to No. 1 on global charts within days of its release. The...
Michelle Forziati’s “Once More” Empowers Rising After Setbacks
Massachusetts alt-R&B singer Michelle Forziati drops "Once More," a warm, empowering single about finding the courage to get back up. Her music has been turning heads since 2023. This one takes it further. https://t.co/0WCMSSTs0U
Ye Just Made $33 Million in Two Nights. Will His Comeback Last?
Kanye West, now performing as Ye, sold out two consecutive shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, grossing about $33 million, making the concerts among the highest‑grossing single events in live‑music history. The shows coincided with the release of his new album...
Queen's “Greatest Hits” Hits 208 Weeks at #1
'Greatest Hits' by Queen returns to #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, reaching 208 weeks at the top, equal to 4 years, one of the longest runs in chart history. https://t.co/NhK5TzQV6D
The Game Releases Deluxe “The Credits” With Top Collaborators
Hip-hop heavyweight The Game drops 'The Credits,' the 12-track deluxe edition of his Gangsta Grillz tape, featuring 21 Savage, Swizz Beatz, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher. 'The Documentary 3' is next. https://t.co/gD6VafMbrC
Remember When The Highwaymen Named the Greatest Country Songs of All Time in 1991?
In a 1991 interview while touring New Zealand, the Highwaymen—Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson—each named what they considered the greatest country song ever written. Kristofferson chose Johnny Cash’s 1958 rock‑abilly hit “Big River,” Cash favored Leon Payne’s classic “I Love You Because,” Jennings highlighted...
Sack's 25th
Dublin indie legends Sack bring 'Adventura Majestica' to vinyl for the first time on its 25th Anniversary. Orange pressing, never-released outtakes, and a Button Factory show on April 10th. The Charlatans' Tim Burgess is already a fan. You should be...
James Brown's Boston Concert Broadcast to Calm Post‑MLK Unrest
On this day in 1968, James Brown went ahead with a concert in Boston following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. The city broadcast it live on television, urging residents to stay home and watch to help keep the peace....
K‑Pop Surge Leads Top 40 Radio Climb
Songs rising on Top 40 radio: BTS, "SWIM" BLACKPINK, "GO" CORTIS, "Go!" Corbyn Benson & Tzuyu, "Blink" ONE OR EIGHT, "Tokyo Drift" GIRLSET, "Tweak" SKINZ, "Poison Ivy"