Today's Music Pulse
Ty Segall Announces Full‑Band Album ‘Chrome’ with New Single “Black Paint”
Ty Segall will release his next full‑band album, Chrome, on August 28, 2026 via Drag City, accompanied by the EP Love Fuzzz. The record was recorded in six days at Sonic Ranch in Texas with longtime collaborators Ben Boye, Evan Burrows, Mikal Cronin, Emmett Kelly and producer Cooper Crain, and the lead single “Black Paint” drops with a gritty video.
Low Cut Connie Reimagines Prince’s ‘Little Red Corvette’ For The Current
Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner performed a solo‑piano rendition of Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” on Minnesota’s independent station The Current. The live session was recorded in Minneapolis, Prince’s hometown, marking the ten‑year anniversary of the artist’s death. Weiner highlighted Prince’s enduring message of diversity, love, and artistic openness. The band also previewed “Oh Yeah,” the third single from their forthcoming album Livin in the USA.
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s March 2026 roundup spotlights the most compelling independent country releases, ranging from Tony Trischka’s bluegrass‑rich *Earl Jam 2* to the left‑leaning outlaw sounds of The Bootstrap Boys. The list underscores a surge in genre‑blending projects—psychedelic Tex‑Mex, folk‑pop hybrids, and slacker...
Ne-Yo Wants to Be Country with New Song. But He’s No Alan Jackson
R&B star Ne‑Yo released the country‑crossover single “Up, Out, & Gone,” debuting it at the Grand Ole Opry in November 2025. While the track features a faint steel‑guitar line, critics argue it sounds more like his usual R&B style than...
Premiere: Euphrosyne Channel Beauty and Chaos in Equal Measure in “Mother Earth Betrayed Us”
Greek post‑black metal outfit Euphrosyne premiered their new single “Mother Earth Betrayed Us” on MetalSucks, pairing stark lyrical condemnation of humanity’s industrial legacy with a blend of aggressive riffs and melancholic atmospheres. The track’s vocal assault by frontwoman Efi Eva...
BO LUEDERS (HARM'S WAY, HardLore Podcast) Has Died
Bo Lueders, the founding guitarist of industrial‑metal band Harm's Way and co‑host of the HardLore Podcast, has died. The band and podcast issued a joint statement expressing grief and requesting privacy, while also directing listeners to the Suicide and Crisis...
Mixtape: Let My Spirit Rise
Raven Sings the Blues (RSTB) released a new mixtape titled “Let My Spirit Rise,” a 30‑track collection that revisits the early‑2000s psych‑folk and noise underground. The anthology features artists such as Marissa Nadler, Wooden Wand, Giant Skyflower Band, and Jackie‑O...
Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma’s D2C Service OpenWav Launches Snafu-Backed Indie Artist Financing Platform
OpenWav, the direct‑to‑fan platform co‑founded by Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma, has unveiled OpenWav Artist Bank, a financing service that offers independent musicians cash advances ranging from low five figures to high seven figures. The program, built with AI‑driven catalog...
Heart – a Premiere From Charlie Marie
Charlie Marie, the Rhode Island‑born country singer, returns with “Heart,” the lead single from her forthcoming album “Signs.” The track was written after she attended a Black Lives Matter protest, channeling the intense emotions into a gentle, rally‑calling anthem. “Heart”...
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Album “You Seem Pretty Sad”
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ https://t.co/j8CS2E2Q2u via @variety
INGESTED Recruits DYING FETUS' JOHN GALLAGHER For New Single "Watch You Fold"
Ingested has released the single “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, as the lead track from their upcoming album Denigration. The band re‑recorded all vocals after dismissing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. The album boasts a...
Weezer Drops First New Song in Four Years, ‘Shine Again’, Ahead of Fall Tour
Weezer has released “Shine Again,” the band’s first original song since 2022, produced by Kenny Beats and Klas Åhlund. The track serves as the lead single for an as‑yet‑untitled 16th studio album and coincides with the announcement of a 32‑city...
Premiere: Annie Schultz Shares New Single “Search and Destroy”
Minnesota indie singer‑songwriter Annie Schultz is set to release the single “Search and Destroy” on April 3 through Trailing Twelve Records. The track, originally sketched in 2022, has been reworked from a distorted goth‑rock feel into a sleek new‑wave synth‑driven arrangement with...
Fobals & Francisco Sola & Andi Pomato – Fine Print
Fobals teamed up with Spanish singer‑songwriter Francisco Sola and producer Andi Pomato to release the single "Fine Print" in 2026. The track blends mellow, romantic melodies with reflective lyrics that encourage listeners to pause and live in the moment. Distributed...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her second studio album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," slated for release on June 12 through Geffen Records. The record, which carries a parental advisory label, follows her 2023 breakthrough...
Henry Morris Signs With Azoff’s Giant Music Label, Releases New Single Ahead Of Fall Touring
Los Angeles‑based indie singer‑songwriter Henry Morris has signed to Giant Music, the Azoff‑founded independent label, and released his new single “Good Girls Go TO Heaven.” The 25‑year‑old, managed by Rob Cavallo, will hit the road this fall supporting Artemas on...
“I Thought We Should Create Our Own Rock’n’roll Language” – Richard Thompson Interviewed
Richard Thompson, former Fairport Convention leader and seminal English folk‑rock pioneer, reflects on his career from the 1960s to his 2005 comeback album Front Parlour Ballads. He explains how early US influences gave way to a uniquely British rock language,...
Thursday Played Rarities at Night 1 of ‘Full City Devolución’ Tour (Video, Setlist)
Thursday kicked off its Full City Devolución tour on April 1 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, marking the 25th, 20th and 15th anniversaries of Full Collapse, A City By the Light Divided and No Devolución. Front‑man Geoff Rickly debuted the rarely‑played...
Laufey Takes On Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’
Icelandic singer‑songwriter Laufey has released a lyrical version of Miles Davis’s 1959 classic “Blue In Green,” produced in partnership with Amazon Music. The collaboration extends to Lexus, which unveiled a one‑off electric vehicle, the Blue In Green Edition RZ, designed...
Holding Absence Share Sensational New Track ‘Whisper Of A Dream’
Holding Absence has returned after a three‑year hiatus with the single “Whisper Of A Dream,” their first release on Sumerian Records. The track, inspired by cyber‑punk aesthetics, showcases a blend of atmospheric beauty and aggressive intensity, signaling an evolution of...
Album Premiere: Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy – ‘Fugue Gnawed From the Scabbed God Cerebrum’
Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) announced the April 3, 2026 release of their new LP *Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum* on Stillbirth Records/Gore House Productions. The record pushes the band’s brutal death‑metal foundation into experimental territory with destroyed synth layers and alien soundscapes. Vocalist Jesse Agiomamitis describes the album...
Deb Never Longs for Connection on “All the Time”
Indie pop artist Deb Never released the single “all the time,” the first preview from her forthcoming album ARCADE. The melancholic ballad, accompanied by a gloomy video directed by Vivian Kim, reflects the anxiety of distant connections. Never explained on...
Everybody Wants to Sing Nate Amos’s Songs
Nate Amos’s solo project This Is Lorelei has surged into indie‑rock prominence, propelled by the breakout track “Where’s Your Love Now.” The song, released on the June 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star, gained traction after high‑profile covers by...
Wanderfal Festival at The Cornish Bank for April 10 – 11
The Wanderfal Festival will take place at The Cornish Bank in Falmouth on April 10‑11, featuring headliners Stealing Sheep, Opus Kink, The Golden Dregs, Nadia Reid and The Leisure Society alongside acts such as Oh Mr James, Voka Gentle and emerging talent...
Prospa Announce Debut Album, ‘Free Your Mind’
UK electronic duo Prospa announced their debut full‑length album, “Free Your Mind,” slated for release on 5 June via CircoLoco Records. The title track features tech‑house DJ Cloonee and continues the pair’s blend of classic house with global dance influences. After...
Gia Margaret Unveils New Song ‘Alive Inside’
Indie folk artist Gia Margaret released the single “Alive Inside” on April 2, previewing her forthcoming album Singing, slated for April 24. The track was recorded in Eau Claire with Sean Carey contributing vocals and production, while longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman handled drum programming, vocal...
Brian Dunne Discusses Favorite Albums and Human Touch
I interviewed Brian Dunne, who made one of my favorite albums of 2025 and will soon release one of my favorite albums of 2026 with his band Fantastic Cat. I remember we talked a lot about our fave HUMAN TOUCH...
ILL NIÑO & Ex-Guitarist Release Joint Statement After Recent Drama
Latin‑metal veterans Ill Niño announced the abrupt removal of guitarist Xander Raymond Charles just weeks before his debut show, citing a scheduling conflict rather than any performance issue. Charles publicly described the decision as a "total shock" but emphasized there were...
Human (Molly Sarlé Cover)
Jeff Tweedy’s Substack highlighted a recent Napa performance where Molly Sarlé sang her folk‑rock anthem “Human.” The song, originally from her 2022 “Karaoke Angel” album, has become a staple of Tweedy’s pandemic‑era shows. Tweedy noted the cover as a personal...
GosT Creator James Lollar Dead at 46
James Cody Lollar, the mastermind behind the dark synthwave metal project GosT, died unexpectedly at 46, as announced by his management team Bad Behavior. Lollar founded GosT in 2013 after fronting Texas sludge band Vaste Burai and released six full-length...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
Of Montreal Announce New Album Aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single “When”: Stream
American indie pop outfit of Montreal announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. The record, described as a breakup and personal rebirth narrative, was recorded in New York’s Honey Jar studio...
Beyond the Song: Why Artists Need Transmedia Storytelling
Artists are turning to transmedia storytelling to turn music into multi‑platform brands, as shown by BTS’s ARIRANG campaign that linked Spotify, Instagram and Google fan activities. Record labels are backing the trend, with Warner Music striking an exclusive Netflix documentary...
Jonique: “I’m Trying to Be Less Afraid and More Open”
Joni Samuels, performing under the name Jonique, is postponing a formal music release to focus on live shows at Washington, D.C. venues such as Moth Club and The Windmill. She uses each performance as a testing ground, letting songs evolve...
Art Lovers Movie Club: Gê Viana, ‘Radiola De Promessa’, 2025
Brazilian artist Gê Viana’s 2025 film "Radiola de Promessa" showcases the massive, custom‑built radiolas that dominate Maranhão’s public celebrations. The work frames these sound systems as altars, capturing pre‑festival rituals such as dough kneading, woodcutting, and communal singing before the...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
The latest CMU Selects roundup spotlights five standout releases: Alewya’s genre‑bending single “ESHI” built around an Ethiopian masenqo, Pigeon’s “Black James Dean” leading up to the May debut album OUTTANATIONAL, Robyn’s synth‑pop album Sexistential tackling IVF and single parenthood, Lambrini...
Watch NEVERMORE Play Their First Show With New Lineup In Türkiye
Nevermore, the influential US metal band, returned to the stage on April 1 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall with a completely new lineup, marking their first live show since the 2011 split. The lineup features founding guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Van Williams,...
Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
Ella Langley released an extended seven‑minute "Choosin’ Texas" video on April 1, featuring a cast of Texas‑based musicians and rodeo legends. The production was shot at Fort Worth’s historic Stagecoach Ballroom and highlights regional talent instead of Nashville’s typical star power....
FENIX360 Presents a Night of Rising Talent in London at the Pheasantry
FENIX360 is staging a live‑music showcase at London’s iconic Pheasantry on April 15, featuring emerging artists Isabella Coulstock, Luke Potter and Chloë Wilson. The event aims to give independent talent a high‑visibility platform in a historic venue. By combining intimate...
How Festivals Act as Artist Development Accelerators
The 2026 Vans Warned Tour has finalized its multi‑city lineup, featuring headliners such as Flogging Molly, Suicidal Tendencies, Coheed and Cambria, Simple Plan, Lambrini Girls and Thrice, with stops in Montréal, Washington DC, Long Beach, Orlando and Mexico City. Founder Kevin Lyman emphasizes equal billing and a staggered Instagram rollout,...
SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album
Sevendust has unveiled the new single “Threshold,” the lead track from their 15th studio album One, due May 1, 2025. The song, featuring the band’s signature heavy grooves and melodic intensity, is now streaming worldwide. A striking music video continues the...
Bonam – Moving On
London‑based electronic act Bonam released the single “Moving On” in 2026, showcasing a blend of heavy percussion and layered synth artillery. The track’s kinetic energy is described as a “runaway train with a heart,” delivering both intensity and melodic accessibility....
Trippie Redd and Young Thug Unite for New Single “Paperbag Boy”
Trippie Redd kicks off 2026 with the single “Paperbag Boy,” a joint effort with Young Thug that pairs melodic verses with booming 808s and bright synths. The track underscores the chemistry between the two rappers and serves as a bridge from...
Tomo Katsurada & Misha Panfilov
Tomо Katsurada and Estonian composer Misha Panfilov have released the collaborative album *Eternal Almost*, a psychedelic‑funk venture that defies genre conventions. The record opens with groove‑heavy tracks like “Mostra” before drifting into airy, cinematic passages such as “Cymbal Symbol” and...
ALBUM REVIEW: Thomm Jutz Practices the Alchemy of Songwriting on ‘Ring-A-Bellin’’
Thomm Jutz releases his 18‑track album "Ring‑A‑Bellin", a concept project inspired by Carl Jung’s alchemy and the songwriting process. The record features sparse arrangements, primarily Jutz’s guitar paired with bassist Mark Fain, with occasional contributions from co‑writers. Drawing on his...
Premiere: Ed Prosek Shares New Single “Rock Climber”
California‑born, Berlin‑based indie folk artist Ed Prosek is releasing his new single “Rock Climber” on April 3, 2026 through Nettwerk, premiering early via Under the Radar. The track, described as a feathery folk confessional, features sparse acoustic banjo and strings that...
Lord of the Lost ‘OPVS NOIR Vol. 3’ | The Album Story
German gothic‑rock outfit Lord of the Lost has released “OPVS NOIR Vol. 3,” the final chapter of a three‑album trilogy that began with Vol. 1 in 2022. The band wrote 33 tracks for the project, selecting a diverse mix that showcases experimental...
Mike Gordon Welcomes Friends and Family for Hometown Show
Mike Gordon concluded his first solo tour with a hometown show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont, featuring guest appearances by his teenage daughter Tessa, local singer Kat Wright, and longtime collaborator Scott Murawski. The performances highlighted collaborative renditions...
POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh
Bret Michaels, the iconic frontman of Poison and a native of Western Pennsylvania, will headline a high‑energy performance at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. He will share the stage with fellow Pittsburgh‑born rapper Wiz Khalifa for a genre‑blending mash‑up. The...
Futurebirds Confirm New Album Details, Prioritize Physical Media
Futurebirds will issue their first double‑album, *Far Out Country*, on June 5 via Dualtone Records, with the complete set debuting on vinyl. The record is split into *Far Out Country I* and *II*, each representing a sun‑lit daytime and a...
Pleased to Meet You: Swanderer
Swanderer, the new project of Mt. Fog multi‑instrumentalist Casey Rosebridge, announced its debut LP "Ballet Arcane" slated for release on June 18. The album arrives on indie label Ghost Mountain Records and showcases a blend of soft folk‑influenced pop with...