Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Mikael Lind ~ Norðaustur
Icelandic artist Sigga Björg and composer Mikael Lind transformed a fish‑oil‑tank installation in Raufarhöfn into the album Norðaustur. The original visual‑sound piece projected moving chalk‑style animation onto tank walls, while synthesizers reacted to the imagery. Lind later expanded the material in the studio, adding bright chimes, drones and modern electronic composition. The album captures the region’s stark beauty, translating the installation’s playful transformations into a listening experience.
‘Time’s Ticking,’ Indeed: Every Song That’s Taken More Than a Year to Reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart
Justin Moore’s single “Time’s Ticking” finally topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after a 67‑week climb, setting a new record for the longest ascent in the chart’s 36‑year history. The song’s slow rise follows a recent trend: 15 other tracks have...
Zach Bryan Cancels Tulsa Performance Due to ‘Dangerous Weather’: ‘I’ve Never Canceled a Show in My Life’
Zach Bryan announced the cancellation of his Friday Tulsa concert after local authorities issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, marking the first time he has ever called off a show in his five‑year touring career. He assured fans that refunds...
Watch A$AP Rocky Perform ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracks for Amazon Music’s ‘Songline’ Series: ‘Live From New York’
A$AP Rocky teamed with Amazon Music for the Songline series, delivering a 40‑minute live performance of eight tracks from his 2026 album “Don’t Be Dumb.” The show, originally streamed on Jan. 18 for Yams Day, highlighted Rocky’s cinematic vision and featured...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has launched its seventh weekly Spotify playlist, featuring over 30 freshly released tracks spanning punk, indie, electronic, and hip‑hop. The collection includes songs from established acts like Arlo Parks and Converge as well as emerging artists such as Angine...
Ashlee Simpson “Would Definitely” Return To ‘SNL’ After 2004 Lip-Syncing Scandal: “Something I Can Laugh About”
Ashlee Simpson reflected on her infamous 2004 Saturday Night Live lip‑sync mishap, saying she can now laugh about the episode that once sparked accusations of fraud. The controversy erupted when a pre‑recorded vocal track played twice, exposing her vocal‑cord inflammation....
High Sierra Music Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
High Sierra Music Festival announced its full 2026 roster, moving to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley for its 34th edition from July 2-5. The lineup now totals 56 acts, featuring headliners such as reggae legends Steel Pulse, the...
CHRIS POLAND Says He Will Try To Catch MEGADETH On Band's Final Tour: 'I'll Make Time For DAVE MUSTAINE'
Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland told KNAC.com he will try to attend the band’s announced farewell tour, despite running several recording studios that keep him busy. He emphasized his willingness to make time for frontman Dave Mustaine, recalling his early...
Bleachers Reminisce About Packing “the Van” On New Song: Stream
Bleachers have released "the van," the third single from their forthcoming album everyone for ten minutes. The track leans heavily on Jack Antonoff’s early days with Steel Train, evoking road‑trip nostalgia. The full album arrives on May 22 via Dirty Hit, with...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Mirrored’ + Q1 Playlisztblitzomania
The Alt Editing podcast released its April 3 episode focusing on Battles’ debut album *Mirrored*, revisiting the record’s experimental legacy. The show also tackled side topics such as the geography of Mexico City, a tongue‑in‑cheek debate over AI‑written music journalism,...
Track Star* Tests Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks’ Musical Knowledge
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks appeared on the music‑focused web series Track Star*, where they competed to identify artists from short song clips. Derek edged out Susan on Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane‑related tracks, while Susan claimed victory on Stevie...
Expansive, Ferocious & Daring: The Best Of Miles Davis Live
The 2026 centennial celebration of Miles Davis spotlights his live legacy, especially the newly reissued 10‑LP/8‑CD set of The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965. The collection captures seven and a half hours of the trumpeter’s second classic quintet...
4 Rock Bands Who I Can’t Believe Have Fewer Than 100 Monthly Listeners
Vice highlights four underground rock acts—Declaw, fencing, UDDER and Assisted Living—each with fewer than 100 monthly Spotify listeners. The Boston trio Declaw (46 listeners) blends ’80s alt‑rock fuzz with modern indie flair, while Halifax’s fencing (93 listeners) channels early‑2000s Midwest...
Sierra Hull Details ‘The Movements’ Bluegrass Concerto
Sierra Hull announced that her commissioned bluegrass concerto, The Movements, will be released on April 10, 2026. The work, created for the FreshGrass Institute, follows a lineage of genre‑blending concertos by artists such as Béla Fleck and Rhiannon Giddens. Hull’s band performed the three...
RON RINEHART On Why DARK ANGEL No Longer Plays Encores: 'To Me, It's Like Making The Fans Beg For Another...
Dark Angel frontman Ron Rinehart announced that the band will stop performing traditional encores, opting instead to play all desired songs back‑to‑back without leaving the stage. He argues that the ritual forces fans to beg for an extra song and...
U2 Drops Surprise EP 'Easter Lily' Just 40 Days After 'Days of Ash'
Irish rock icons U2 have issued a surprise six‑track EP titled 'Easter Lily', their second unexpected release of 2026 and arriving just over 40 days after the 'Days of Ash' EP. The record, described by Bono as intimate and “noisy,...
Saul Damelyn Captures Hearts with We Broke the Rules
British singer‑songwriter Saul Damelyn releases his second single, “We Broke the Rules,” featuring ethereal vocals from Phoebe White. The track builds on the momentum of his debut “Museum of Love,” blending 1970s‑style production with a modern indie sensibility. A minimalist...
Zara Larsson Blasts Sexist Chappell Roan Critics: ‘You Guys Just Hate Women’
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson publicly defended fellow artist Chappell Roan, labeling the criticism she receives as sexist and rooted in misogyny. Roan has been vilified after setting personal boundaries and a misunderstood security‑guard incident involving a Brazilian soccer player’s family. Larsson,...
Justin Tranter Reveals How Their ‘Unfamous’ Podcast Utilizes Their Songwriting Superpower
Justin Tranter, famed songwriter behind hits like “Cake by the Ocean,” launched the “Unfamous” podcast on March 4, focusing on cross‑industry collaborations. The show features guests ranging from pop stars such as Troye Sivan to makeup artists and TV executives, highlighting Tranter’s...
Erin Wagner Among Headliners of Walter M. Naumburg Foundation’s Centennial Gala
The Walter M. Naumburg Foundation celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 17, 2026 with a gala concert at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center. The program featured mezzo‑soprano Erin Wagner performing Alban Berg’s “Early Songs” with pianist Seth Knopp, a world premiere of Steven Mackey’s...
Kendall Street Company Releases Dave Schools-Produced ‘Space Is The Place’ Cover
Kendall Street Company has issued a studio version of Sun Ra’s classic “Space Is The Place,” with production duties handled by Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools. The release ties the Virginia‑based jam outfit to the cosmic legacy of Sun Ra, Col. Bruce Hampton...
Goo Goo Dolls Have Canceled Their Third Show in a Row, Due to Singer John Rzeznik’s Health
American rock band Goo Goo Dolls have canceled their third consecutive concert in Ontario after frontman John Rzeznik was diagnosed with pneumonia. The latest cancellation affects the April 3 show at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum, following previous cancellations in Sault Ste. Marie and Oshawa....
Grammy-Nominated Artist ILLENIUM Joins Forces with David Guetta and Dustin Lynch on New Single ‘Die Living’
The release of 'Die Living' marks a strategic pivot for ILLENIUM, whose catalog has long oscillated between melodic dubstep and mainstream pop‑EDM. By pairing his signature future‑bass architecture with David Guetta’s arena‑ready polish and Dustin Lynch’s country‑inflected vocals, the track...
FISHER Links with Tones And I for Electrifying New Single ‘Favour’
Australian DJ Fisher has dropped "Favour," a high‑octane house anthem featuring pop vocalist Tones And I. The track preserves Fisher’s signature percussive drive while layering Tones’ distinctive voice, creating a stadium‑ready crossover. Riding the buzz from his recent single "Rain"...
Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord Doom Us All With “You Bastard”
Swedish doom metal veterans Monolord dropped the single “You Bastard,” a heavy‑melodic track from their forthcoming album Neverending, slated for May 29 via Relapse Records. The song’s mix preserves a punchy bass and guitar tone while enveloping the riff in classic...
Charlotte De Witte Announces NYC Debut At Under The K Bridge With Yousuke Yukimatsu
Charlotte de Witte will make her New York City debut on August 8, 2026 at the raw Under the K Bridge park, supported by experimental techno artist Yousuke Yukimatsu. The venue’s concrete under‑bridge setting amplifies de Witte’s relentless, hypnotic sound, while Yukimatsu promises noise‑laden,...
Brandon Lake Says Jelly Roll Is Trying to Use ‘His Whole Life to Do Good’
Christian artist Brandon Lake, fresh off a Grammy win for his duet “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with country star Jelly Roll, praised his collaborator on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast. Lake emphasized that Jelly Roll is focused on using his entire...
Four Standout Album Covers of March
Our Culture highlighted four March 2026 album covers that stand out for their striking visual concepts. Photographer Phoebe Salmon captured ELIZA’s earth‑embedded portrait for *The Darkening Green*, while Charles Myers presented Yebba’s *Jean* with a minimalist Bigfoot crossing stones. Etta...
Dogs In A Pile Bring Out Natalie Brooke On Keytar For ‘Funky Bitch’ At 9:30 Club Debut
Dogs In A Pile made their long‑awaited debut at Washington, D.C.’s iconic 9:30 Club, delivering a two‑set performance that included a rare cover of the Kinks’ “Apeman.” Rising Baltimore artist Natalie Brooke joined the band for a keytar solo on...
When Does Bach Cease To Be Bach? Or, What The Hell Did Jean Rondeau Do To The Goldberg Variations?
Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau will present Bach’s Goldberg Variations three times at Bachfest Schaffhausen 2026: a historically informed solo on harpsichord, a Baroque chamber arrangement for flute, strings and continuo, and a new contemporary work titled UNDR for piano, percussion and...
Archspire Drop New Single “The Vessel”
Archspire has unveiled a new single, “The Vessel,” accompanied by a tongue‑in‑cheek video that lampoons AI‑driven music production. The track serves as a preview for the band’s upcoming album Too Fast To Die, slated for release on April 10, with pre‑orders...
Mark Lee Announces Departure From SM and NCT
Mark Lee — known as "the busiest man in K-pop" who is a member of NCT 127, NCT DREAM and SuperM — addresses the news he'll end his contract with SM Entertainment and exit his groups in a lengthy handwritten...
Philly Music Week Features Robert Plant, Hayley Williams, Graham Nash
Philly music this week with Robert Plant, Hayley Williams, Chris Thile, Graham Nash, @Nothing, @Old97s, The Donuts, Glen Hansard & Margaret Glaspy & more https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/philadelphia-music-concerts-robert-plant-paramore-graham-nash-20260402.html?utm_source=threads.com&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_threads_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
James Gadson, Drummer for Diana Ross and Bill Withers, Dead at 86
James Gadson, the iconic session drummer behind hits for Diana Ross, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and countless others, died on April 4, 2026 at age 86. His career spanned five decades, delivering the tight one‑beat funk of "Express Yourself," the laid‑back groove on "Lean on Me,"...
Twitter's Owl City–Vampire Obsession Mirrors Boomer Nostalgia
people on twitter just taking about owl city and vampire all day, feels like boomers who just kept reliving the '60s into the '80s and '90s
2026 Remix Q1 Report Card Highlights Top Tracks
The 2026 Remix Report Card, 1st quarter: wgft, Lullaby, B.B.B., Feeling On My Body, 4 Raws, Dracula, Pixelated Kisses, Gas Station Love, Cliche, and more https://t.co/vTATikASXi https://t.co/FUCU4ek6WG https://t.co/s6EwfnrGvE
Behind the Scenes of Missy
BTS of the "Sock It 2 Me" video shoot with Missy, Lil Kim, and Da Brat. https://t.co/5AP612qshc
Elton John Drops Glow‑in‑dark Remix LP for Record Store Day
Elton John personally curated a glow-in-the-dark remix LP for Record Store Day 2026. Eight tracks, five vinyl debuts, three previously unstreamed cuts, and a lifetime of dance floor credibility behind every one of them. https://t.co/VfvHPQliA4
Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels Headline Free Draft Fest
Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Bret Michaels headline the 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment Series in Pittsburgh, April 23 to 25. All shows are free to the public at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. https://t.co/9lyk5EVbLV
Sevendust Unleashes Ferocious “Threshold” From 15th Album
Sevendust just dropped "Threshold," the second single from their 15th album 'One', out May 1 on Napalm Records. The claymation video is wild, the riff hits hard, and the band sounds as ferocious as ever. https://t.co/6Z5Vlje0Pf
Johnny Blue Skies Announces 29‑Date Mutiny Tour
Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds just announced the Mutiny for the Masses Tour, a 29-date North American arena run behind 'Mutiny After Midnight'. It kicks off September 4 in Austin and wraps Halloween night in Lexington, Kentucky. https://t.co/i2CDdnnDwI
Tyshawn's 'Man In The Mir' EP Drops Featuring Benny
Buffalo rapper Tyshawn just dropped 'Man In The Mir', a six-track EP featuring Benny the Butcher on the lead single "Too Sweet." It's out now, and it's worth your time. https://t.co/w4ygckEpwL
Smitt E. Smitty Releases Motor City Cover of Trick Wallace
Smitt E. Smitty and The Fezztones just dropped "Big Ass American Car," a Motor City-fueled cover of the late Trick Wallace's classic track. It's out now on FezzKoKo Records, and it hits exactly as hard as it should. https://t.co/S70nwPyfrm
Unexpectedly Brilliant Mashup Blends Queen with Eclectic Hits
DJ Cummerbund just dropped a gloriously layered mashup of Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls" with Chumbawamba, Sade, Madonna, and more. It works better than it has any right to. https://t.co/KkuyXoJ7Xu
Joker's Republic Drops First Ska‑Punk Green Day Cover
Joker's Republic just covered Green Day's "When I Come Around" with producer Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls. It's the first of five ska-punk covers dropping this year, and it's out now on Punkerton Records. https://t.co/rvG12MpCKx
GosT Founder James Cody Lollar Dies at 46
James Cody Lollar, the visionary behind dark synthwave project GosT, has died at 46. Six albums, a sound unlike anyone else, and a legacy that burns bright. Rest in power. https://t.co/w4bJls2DFu
Hayden Thorpe Returns with Solo Wild Beasts Tour
Hayden Thorpe is performing the Wild Beasts songbook solo for the first time in nearly nine years. Three intimate UK dates this November mark the 20th anniversary of the band's first single. https://t.co/R2b6U7AC5E
Norman Feels' Originals Finally Stream After Decades of Sampling
Norman Feels' music has been sampled by Nas, DMX, Ghostface Killah, and Freddie Gibbs for decades. Now, for the first time, three original tracks from his catalog are streaming everywhere. This is long overdue. https://t.co/3Ktb1pZ6kk
Juvenile's 1999 Conan Performance Highlights "Follow Me Now"
Juvenile performing "Follow Me Now" and "Ha" on "Late Night With Conan O' Brien" in 1999 https://t.co/XTQiRjTduZ
Drama Dolls Unleash Cathartic Anthem Robot
Drama Dolls just dropped "Robot," the first single from their upcoming second album. The LA punk trio's new track is a cathartic, full-volume response to the everyday grind, and it delivers. https://t.co/A0IDB5StrH