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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.
Shawn Colvin’s fifth studio album *Whole New You* turned 25, marking a quiet but pivotal moment in her catalog. Released in 1999, the record arrived five years after the Grammy‑winning *A Few Small Repairs* and followed her first pregnancy, resulting in minimal label support and modest sales. Colvin later described the album as a "strange, confused, moving piece of work" that never received promotion and was largely omitted from her live sets. The experience prompted her departure from Columbia Records and a subsequent partnership with Nonesuch, where she released two more critically praised albums.
Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake announced the mutual departure of vocalist John Robert Centorrino, who joined in 2023 after an open audition. The split follows the release of their February 2026 album ‘The Weight Of Sound’ on Century Media Records...
The episode spotlights indie rock artist Celestine Manno and her new track “Change These Ways,” highlighting its compelling blend of articulate lyrics, nuanced instrumentation, and confident swagger. The host praises the song as a full‑package listening experience that can lift...
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...
British‑Nigerian trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi releases his five‑track EP “Tell Them, I’m Here,” showcasing a confident, genre‑bending blend of Afropop, Hip‑Hop, Afro‑R&B and jazz. The project emphasizes personal autonomy, using trumpet‑led melodies to convey emotion without lyrics, and positions Ogunjobi as...
Alex Dickson, formerly of Perverse and now performing as Pugilist, releases his debut LP "Found Sound," a meditative collection that fuses dub, IDM, and drum‑and‑bass. Drawing on his New Zealand dubstep origins and Melbourne‑based influences from Basic Channel to King...
Bayonne’s new single “January,” released in 2026, delivers an ambient‑pop soundscape that feels both restorative and dance‑inducing. Critics praise its swoonful harmonies and minimalist arrangement, describing it as a timeless track that pulls listeners away from endless scrolling. The song...
CP Radio 019 debuts as the first major music curation marking the shift from winter to early spring, using the metaphor of budding city trees to frame a playlist that feels like an open door. The collection assembles thirty tracks...
R&B legends Monica and Brandy attended the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where Brandy received a star. Both artists were photographed in high‑profile outfits that drew criticism for excessive styling. Monica wore a feather‑laden LaPointe ensemble paired with an oversized...
Czech bassist Miroslav Vitouš releases “Mountain Call” on ECM, featuring duets with late clarinetist Michel Portal and longtime collaborator Jack DeJohnette. The album mixes intimate acoustic duets with digitally‑crafted orchestral textures generated by Vitouš’s own Miroslav Philharmonik sample library. Recorded...
South Korean septet BTS returned from a four‑year hiatus with the album Arirang, moving 532,000 physical copies and 641,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The lead single “Swim” entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. at No. 1,...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has accelerated its AI strategy by striking a multi‑year partnership with NVIDIA, unveiling the Music Flamingo model that can dissect full‑length tracks for harmony, lyrics and cultural context. The label is simultaneously sealing deals with platforms...
The European Broadcasting Union announced the inaugural Eurovision Asia edition, with a live grand final scheduled for 14 November in Bangkok. Ten nations—including South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines—have confirmed participation, and more are expected to join. The contest will...
German producer Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, appears on the March 30 2026 Mixmag cover with an exclusive “Cover Mix” that revisits the old‑school trance that shaped his early career. The 14‑track set spans seminal 1990s and early‑2000s releases, from Dance 2 Trance to...
Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival has unveiled its 60th‑edition program, running July 3‑18 and drawing roughly 250,000 fans. The roster mixes legends such as Sting, Deep Purple and Van Morrison with breakout acts like Raye, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, and features unique pairings...
Morton Feldman, a centenarian American composer, remains a pivotal figure in 20th‑century experimental music. His piano work “Triadic Memories,” performed by longtime interpreter Amy Williams, evokes a disorienting sense of time and memory, leaving even seasoned musicians momentarily unmoored. Feldman's quietly...
Canadian singer‑songwriter Shaina Hayes has released her new single “Flourish,” continuing the folk‑pop trajectory set by her 2022 debut *to coax a waltz* and 2024 follow‑up *Kindergarten Heart*. The track draws lyrical inspiration from John O’Donohue’s Celtic‑wisdom book *Anam Cara*, framing...
British indie punk trio Lambrini Girls have dropped their new single “Cult of Celebrity,” a blistering critique of global elites. The track’s raw vocals and driving bass deliver a communal anger without preaching. The band is capitalising on the buzz...
UK punk duo Lambrini Girls have released their new single “Cult Of Celebrity,” a scathing take on society’s obsession with fame. The track, accompanied by a Harv Frost‑directed video, attacks the elite’s moral decay amid post‑Epstein revelations. The band announced...
On March 6, 2026, the Boston Symphony Orchestra abruptly terminated Andris Nelsons, a conductor celebrated for multiple Grammy Awards, post‑pandemic attendance growth, and a critically acclaimed Turangalîla‑Symphonie recording. The board justified the dismissal by citing a lack of alignment on...
London‑based singer‑producer Lauren Auder releases her sophomore album "Whole World As Vigil," expanding on the identity themes introduced in her 2023 debut "infinite spine." The record opens with the visceral track “marrow,” then pivots through industrial‑sampled post‑rock pop, highlighted by...
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing “When We Are Singing” from his September‑released album Who Is the Sky?. He highlighted a shift to vibrant, choreographed staging, contrasting with his previous grey‑toned tour. Byrne discussed integrating...
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks releases her third album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3 via Transgressive Records. Drawing on nocturnal New York club experiences, the record shifts toward house, techno and electronic textures while retaining her lyrical intimacy. Produced with Baird...
Zelaya Artists has added Croatian mezzo‑soprano Margareta Matišić to its roster. Matišić debuted professionally in 2018 at the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka and quickly amassed a diverse operatic repertoire across Europe. Her international breakthrough came in 2023 with a...
Mandy, Indiana’s latest album *URGH* reflects a deliberately physical approach, born from the band’s health struggles and fragmented remote songwriting. The record was assembled from drum‑generated ideas, synth parts and collaborative demos, with three tracks completed together for the first...
British musician Kavus Torabi, frontman of the progressive‑psychedelic collective Gong, announced the release of Bright Spirit, the final album of a three‑record trilogy that began with 2019’s The Universe Also Collapses. The record blends psychedelic rock, jazz, space‑rock and electronica, featuring...
In spring 1971, a 24‑year‑old David Bowie wrote “Changes,” fusing rock, jazz, and beat poetry as a mission statement for his next decade. He shifted from his usual guitar to the grand piano at his Haddon Hall home, shaping the song’s...
Justin Bieber performed his first U.S. concert in four years at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a 25‑song set drawn entirely from his 2025 Swag and Swag II albums. The show featured a full band set, an acoustic interlude,...
Baritone Yeongtaek Yang has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, adding a rapidly rising talent to the agency’s roster. Yang earned degrees from Seoul National University and the Manhattan School of Music and has been recognized with top honors in several...
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American Idol’s season 24 aired its first live show on March 30, 2026, revealing the Top 14 contestants after Hawaii performances. Six singers—Abayomi, Makiyah, Madison Moon, Ruby Rae, Genevieve Heyward, and Kutter Bradley—were eliminated. The remaining artists now enter the Songs of Faith week, where live audience...
Keith Carne, former We Are Scientists drummer, drops the single “37 Hours” ahead of his debut solo album *Magenta Light*, slated for release on April 20. The track showcases his multi‑instrumentalist talent, blending mellow keys, jangly guitars and light percussion with psych‑rock vibes. Influences range...
Montreal‑based duo The Night Owls released the single “Someone Else’s Shadow,” merging Simon Arsenault’s progressive‑rock roots with Marianne Bourgeois’ poetic folk‑art‑rock sensibility. The track layers meditative string arrangements with a “jungle beat” percussion backdrop, creating a haunting yet bouncy atmosphere....
RIMENY and NYC‑based dream‑pop duo Paperwhite have dropped a new collaborative single titled “Hyperlight.” The track fuses hyperpop’s glossy synth textures with alt‑pop’s emotive lyricism, delivering a neon‑lit, nocturnal vibe. Its lyrical core explores loss and self‑realization, while the production...
The Enigmatic Foe, the Knoxville‑based project of Jared Colinger, released a double‑single titled “Lover…Lover” and “Replaced.” Both tracks feature breezy guitar jangles, soulful vocals, and brass‑laden pop arrangements that echo 1970s soft‑rock influences. The songs are now available on Obscure...
Jean Noir’s new single “Brad’s Cabana,” crafted by former punk musician Jonny Black, fuses ambient textures, retro pop shimmer, and hazy Americana. The track opens with lyrical reflections on a Southern‑California hangout, while production incorporates iPhone‑recorded Amtrak horn pads for...
Atlanta‑based musician Hollis Griffin, performing as baby hollis, has dropped the debut single “talking stage.” The track captures the exhilaration of early‑relationship moments with dreamy‑rock arrangements, jangly guitars, distortion, and hook‑laden vocals that echo Mitski’s emotive style. Its lyrical focus...
Braxton Keith’s debut album “Real Damn Deal” arrives on May 15 under Warner Records Nashville, cementing his status as a leading neotraditional country act. The Texas‑born singer already commands 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, filling venues with fans who crave classic‑styled...
Raye released her experimental sophomore album "This Music May Contain Hope," which amassed over 15.95 million Spotify streams in its first day and earned a near‑perfect Pitchfork rating. The singer also announced she will not write her third album until she...
London‑based rock outfit The Ancient Unknown released “Separated,” a three‑minute track that fuses fierce guitar distortion with soaring vocals and piano accents. The song narrates a lover’s separation caused by political bureaucracy, echoing the emotional intensity of bands like Muse,...
The article spotlights three iconic 1960s rock tracks that sparked generational tension, highlighting how the rebellious sound of the era clashed with parental expectations. It details each song’s lyrical edge, sonic innovation, and the cultural shockwaves they created among conservative...
Cardi B won a federal court ruling that dismissed a Texas lawsuit alleging her 2024 single “Enough (Miami)” copied the unregistered track “Greasy Frybread.” Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. found the plaintiffs lacked factual support and could not establish personal jurisdiction...
Linea Personal, a Mexican‑American band from Stockton, released its sophomore LP “Todo ø Nada” on March 26, blending corridos tumbados with R&B, trap, blues and jazz influences. The three‑year project narrowed 50 recorded songs to a 13‑track album featuring a Future interpolation on...
The 2026 MAMA Awards will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan from November 20-21. CJ ENM says in a press release it will "present a range of new on-site and online events, reflecting its commitment to delivering a truly...
The article spotlights five emblematic 1970s tracks that map the decade’s country music spectrum—from Buck Owens’ Bakersfield‑style "Made in Japan" to Dolly Parton’s Nashville‑Sound ballad, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthem, the Eagles’ country‑rock crossover "Desperado," and John Prine’s folk‑infused...
In a 2013 Howard Stern interview, Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler disclosed how early Black Sabbath management siphoned off earnings and left the band burdened by massive tax bills. Their lack of business savvy meant they were paid far...
Whe that IG algo switched up artists been struggling… That TikTok don’t hit like it used to either… Now we gone see who loves the work in real life.
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLKWJ #gemini #lyria...
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup highlights nine freshly released tracks spanning metal, indie rock, emo, and shoegaze. Notable releases include Division of Mind’s two singles from the upcoming “Exoterror” album, Robber Robber’s “New Year’s Eve” ahead of “Two Wheels Move the Soul,”...
Los Angeles indie rock outfit Lavelles has returned with a double single, "And I Roll / Funny," released through MV 11 Records. The A‑side, "And I Roll," mixes post‑punk aggression with garage‑rock riffs and a 1990s throwback vibe, drawing comparisons...
