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.
Dillinger Four Share First New Song in 18 Years, “Don’t Happy Be Worry”
Minnesota punk veterans Dillinger Four have broken an 18‑year recording silence with the new single “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” released on April 1, 2026. The track follows a string of live dates, including a three‑city Japanese tour and a hometown show in Minneapolis on April 18. Frontman Erik Funk explained that a recent balance of parenting, work and hobbies finally created space to finish new material. The band hints the song will later appear on an as‑yet‑unrecorded full‑length album.
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces ‘An Evening With… Blue Morpho’ 2026 UK and European Tour with Dave Okumu and ESKA
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien announced a seven‑date solo tour, “An Evening With… Blue Morpho,” across Europe and the UK from October 4‑16, 2026. The trek supports his second solo album, Blue Morpho, slated for release on May 22, 2026. The live band...
ALBUM REVIEW: Maria Taylor Juggles Hope and Despair on ‘Story’s End’
Maria Taylor returns with "Story’s End," her first solo album in seven years, delivering a moody folk‑pop collection that balances hope and despair. The record features lush string arrangements and a chamber‑music aesthetic, highlighting her introspective songwriting. Collaborations with high‑profile...
‘I Can’t Listen without Feeling Rattled’: How Fairuz’s Anthem of Resilience Became a Harbinger of Strife for Lebanon
Fairuz’s 1976 anthem “Bahebak Ya Lebnan” has evolved from a wartime rallying cry into Lebanon’s unofficial national song, resurfacing during every major crisis from civil war to the 2020 Beirut explosion. The track now carries a dual legacy: older generations...
3 Pop Artists You Probably Didn’t Know Released Christian Music
Pop icons Katy Perry, Kanye West and Bob Dylan each ventured into Christian music at pivotal moments in their careers. Perry recorded a gospel album as teenager under the name Katy Hudson before shifting to mainstream pop. West released *Jesus Is King* and...
Tucker Zimmerman’s Final Studio Album “Dream Me A Dream” Out On June 19th
Tucker Zimmerman’s posthumous final studio album, *Dream Me A Dream*, drops on June 19, 2026 via Big Potato Records. The record, completed in 2025 with producer Nick Holton, marks a dramatic shift from his recent acoustic folk work, integrating banjo,...
White Denim Share Backyard Wig-Out ‘Ruby’
White Denim has dropped a new single, “Ruby,” as a preview of their forthcoming album *13*, slated for release on April 24. The track showcases sun‑bleached, fuzzy guitar lines over a relaxed, Meters‑style shuffle, hinting at a more groove‑centric direction. A...
Field Trip – Projectors
The episode dives into Field Trip’s new release “Projectors,” highlighting its retro‑futuristic vibe that blends 80’s drum‑machine beats with modern production. Host describes the band’s frontman as a charismatic, almost mythic figure whose performance feels destined and uplifting. Listeners are...
SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements
Canadian prog‑rock legends Saga announced a limited‑engagement tour across Canada for 2026, with dates to be revealed soon. Frontman Michael Sadler returns to the stage after recovering from a rare, aggressive muscle‑invasive cancer diagnosed in 2024. The lineup features drummer...
Milano Flash Return with Electric Eyes
Milano Flash has dropped its latest single, “Electric Eyes,” a dance‑forward track that merges the Angergard brothers’ electronic sensibilities with the pulsing grooves reminiscent of Red Sleeping Beauty. Vocalist Eleni Tzavara delivers a performance likened to 80s‑inspired acts such as...
Robber Robber, “Two Wheels Move the Soul”
Robber Robber’s second album “Two Wheels Move the Soul” channels the upheaval the Vermont duo endured after a fire destroyed their building, turning that crisis into a gritty, upending sound. The record abandons the playful energy of their 2024 debut,...
Dialled In Announces Label, Signs Ahadadream, Excise Dept
London‑based cultural platform Dialled In has launched Dialled In Records, a label dedicated to elevating South Asian artists on the global stage. Its first signees are co‑founder Ahadadream and the Mumbai/Delhi‑area collective Excise Dept, and the debut single “Bass Dhol”...
TROY THE BAND Gets Trippy & Loud On New Single "Journey's End"
London experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band released the single “Journey’s End,” the fifth preview from their forthcoming second album (des) slated for July 3, 2026. The track blends doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal and features guest vocalists Peter Holland, Kay...
Panthercaps Drop Blindspot Single
German indie band Panthercaps has dropped their new single "Blindspot," showcasing a light, jangly guitar‑driven sound. The track follows the release of their debut EP "Against the Super Ego," which is already streaming worldwide. Critics note the song’s steady sway...
Brighton’s Homegrown Festival Expands 2026 Bill with Final Wave of Artists
Homegrown Festival has unveiled the final wave of artists for its 2026 edition, expanding the bill to 70 performers across nine of Brighton’s key grassroots venues. The lineup blends local stalwarts such as Black Honey, CLT DRP and Ebi Soda with newcomers...
The April Album Releases in Alternative, Rock, Metal, and Beyond
AltPress released a comprehensive April release guide covering more than 30 new albums and EPs across alternative, rock, metal and experimental scenes. The slate features high‑profile drops such as Foo Fighters’ surprise record “Your Favorite Toy” and Atreyu’s “The End...
Rare DM Share Compliment Single
Rare DM, the latest single from emerging artist Rare DM, drops this April as a hybrid of modern synth‑pop and high‑energy club banger. The track’s soaring chorus and fog‑laden, neon‑lit vibe are crafted to dominate dance‑floor playlists and streaming algorithms....
Watch Underscores Play SOPHIE, ML Buch, Kylie Minogue and More Inside a Koreatown Dry Cleaners
Underscores delivered an hour‑long hyperpop mix for goyo club, filmed inside a family‑owned dry‑cleaner in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The set weaves together avant‑garde tracks from SOPHIE, Ninajirachi and Jane Remover with mainstream pop staples by Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and...
BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'
Gavin Rossdale, frontman of Bush, says authenticity and mental‑health focus drive their new album “I Beat Loneliness,” released in July 2025 via earMUSIC. He stresses confessional lyrics over materialistic topics, aiming to connect with listeners seeking emotional support. The band will...
Balancing Act: ELIZA Interviewed
British singer ELIZA, formerly Eliza Doolittle, has terminated her Parlophone contract and launched her first fully independent project, the album "The Darkening Green." The record marks a stylistic turn toward darker, alt‑rock and neo‑soul textures, while lyrics explore capitalism, motherhood,...
Jeshi Shares Nocturnal Single ‘at the Wheel’
London‑based artist Jeshi has dropped his newest single, “at the wheel,” on the electronic imprint Select Discs—a partnership between Partisan Records and Gregory Wells. The track follows his club‑centric “Champagne” and delivers a mournful, after‑hours anthem that captures the fragile final...
4 Big Name Artists Who’ve Integrated AI Into Their Music in Transformative Ways
Major artists are turning to artificial‑intelligence tools to reshape how music is created and distributed. Lauv partnered with Hooky to generate a Korean‑language version of his hit, while Jacob Collier teamed with Google’s MusicFX DJ to explore continuously evolving soundscapes....
Nirvana’s Self-Titled Release Hits A Chart Milestone
Nirvana’s self‑titled greatest‑hits compilation has reached 200 weeks on the UK Official Albums chart, marking a rare longevity milestone for a band with only three studio albums. The collection climbed from No. 95 to No. 89, underscoring continued discovery by new listeners....
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece
Ben Seretan and John Thayer have released their first official collaboration, the ambient album *Sunbeam of No Illusion*. Drawing its title from a historic Emerson‑Whitman letter, the record weaves literary homage with lush soundscapes. The duo combines Fender Rhodes, modular...
Bill Evans –’At the BBC’
Zev Feldman’s Resonance/Elemental label has issued “At the BBC,” a double‑LP capturing Bill Evans’s sole BBC Television appearance on March 19 1965 with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Larry Bunker. The performance, recorded during the trio’s London residency for the Jazz 625 series,...
Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour
Irish dream‑pop artist Maria Somerville opened her first U.S. show in Burlington, Vermont, kicking off a North American tour that follows Canadian dates and the January 2026 *Luster (Remixes)* EP. The performance at Higher Ground blended the ethereal textures of...
Rediscovering Her Voice: Snail Mail Interviewed
Lindsey Jordan, known as Snail Mail, returns with her third album Ricochet, her most rounded work yet, after a five‑year hiatus. The record follows a 2021 vocal‑cord surgery that restored her range and a marathon touring cycle that doubled as a...
Mani’s Family Say “Misunderstanding” Over Manchester Tribute Gig “Has Now Been Resolved”
Mani’s family announced that the misunderstanding surrounding the “Manichester” tribute concert in Manchester has been resolved. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue, is organized by Damon Minchella with the blessing of Mani’s brother Greg. A star‑studded...
Ed Sheeran Praised for Turning Down ‘Fortnite’ Collaboration
Ed Sheeran disclosed he turned down a Fortnite collaboration because he doesn’t play the game and wants only authentic brand partnerships. He highlighted his genuine connection to products like Orange amps and his recent Pokémon tie‑in, which placed his single...
The New Faces Of Party Rap: PartyOf2, Joey Valence & Brae & More
Party rap is experiencing a revival as acts like PartyOf2, Thot Squad, Joey Valence & Brae, and Bbno$ reinterpret the genre’s late‑2000s roots for a streaming‑first audience. These artists fuse nostalgic club beats with candid, often vulnerable lyrics, moving beyond...
All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on “Big Crime”
The All One Song podcast’s second season opens with Yo La Tengo frontman Ira Kaplan dissecting Neil Young’s newly released track “Big Crime.” Kaplan shares personal insights on the song’s lyrical depth and its placement within Young’s evolving catalog. The episode also...
Luke Combs Hits A New Career High — Even As BTS Blocks Him From No. 1
Luke Combs’ latest album *The Way I Am* debuted at No. 2 on the U.K. Official Vinyl Albums chart, marking his first top‑10 vinyl entry. BTS’s *Arirang* held the No. 1 spot, preventing Combs from a vinyl summit. The record also reclaimed...
Paul McCartney Banned for Self‑Promoting Concert Photos
Ah, Reddit -> Paul McCartney Banned From Reddit After Promoting Himself in Paul McCartney Subreddit "Sir Paul McCartney was banned from Reddit after sharing pictures of a concert in the r/PaulMcCartney subreddit. Over the weekend, Paul McCartney’s Reddit account attempted to...
A&R Now Verifies Data, Not Discovering Talent
Labels used to find you. Now they verify you. The A&R process in 2026 isn't about discovering raw talent — it's about confirming what the data already shows. Read more: https://t.co/VcWxTssDlV
NECROT Signs To METAL BLADE RECORDS
Oakland death‑metal trio NECROT has officially signed with veteran label Metal Blade Records, aligning the band with a 45‑year legacy of extreme‑music support. The deal coincides with NECROT’s inclusion on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, featuring 30 dates across the...
YouTube's 2008 April Fools Prank Births Internet Rickroll
On this day in 2008, YouTube pulled off the ultimate April Fools’ prank—every featured video linked to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.” The world was officially Rickrolled. And just like that, internet history was made. https://t.co/8lVKU9jh5s
1985’s “We Are the World” United Stars for Famine Relief
On this day in 1985, USA for Africa released 'We Are the World', featuring the iconic anthem and rare tracks from Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and more, all in support of Ethiopian famine relief. https://t.co/UUhQ34fvA6
Kazuki Opens with ‘Unperformable’ Work
Kazuki Yamada, newly appointed artistic director of Tokyo’s Metropolitan Theatre, opened his tenure with Shuko Mizuno’s 1992 *Symphonic Metamorphosis*. The work, described by Yamada as the largest‑scale symphonic piece ever written, calls for a 550‑voice chorus and up to 350...
Ambrosia Co‑founder Christopher North Dies at 75
Ambrosia co-founder Christopher North is gone at 75. He survived throat cancer and being struck by a car, only to lose the battle to pneumonia. His bandmates called him one of a kind. They were right. Read more: https://t.co/PCiPs6IwFD
When Drummers Take the Mic: 10 Iconic Tracks
Drummers don’t just keep the beat, they take centre stage too. From Phil Collins to Taylor Hawkins, here are 10 unforgettable tracks where drummers step up as lead vocalists: https://t.co/Q40OjNdlWK
Alt-J’s Joe Newman Shares Epic Video for JJerome87 Single ‘Brush Me Like A Horse’
Alt‑J guitarist Joe Newman has launched his solo project JJerome87 with the single “Brush Me Like A Horse,” accompanied by a cinematic music video. The video, directed by Alex Takács—who has worked with The xx, Lorde and alt‑J—visualizes an "acid...
Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s We Are Together Again Reviewed: Will Oldham’s Homecoming Streak Finds New Richness
Will Oldham, under his Bonnie Prince Billy moniker, releases *We Are Together Again*, a twelve‑track album recorded in Louisville with family and longtime collaborators. The record marks a homecoming, featuring contributions from his brother Ned, Freakwater’s Catherine Irwin, and Mekons veteran Sally...
Camille Camille’s ‘J’ai Rêvé’ Is Fringed With Magic
Belgian singer‑songwriter Camille Camille has released the new single “J’ai rêvé,” a stripped‑down guitar‑and‑vocal track that opens her forthcoming album Enchanted Sea. The song, born from a long‑distance relationship, evolved from a melancholy sailor’s ballad into a hopeful hymn after home...
Finnish Alt-Pop Star Pehmoaino: ‘Art Helps Us Survive This Dark Country’
Finnish alt‑pop singer Pehmoaino, who won The Voice Kids at age 12, has turned her neurodivergent upbringing into a poetry‑driven music career. Her debut single “haluun takas mun perhoset” went viral on TikTok, propelling her streams into the tens of...
Lou Gramm Goes Inside The Vaults For His Latest Solo Album ‘Released’
Lou Gramm’s new solo album *Released* finally brings to light a collection of ten tracks that were originally recorded in the late 1980s but left unfinished for more than two decades. The songs, co‑written with bassist Bruce Turgon, have been...
Bristol’s Getdown Services Offer up New Single ‘The Radiator’
Bristol duo Getdown Services released their new single “The Radiator” on April 1, 2026, following a high‑energy stint supporting the Viagra Boys. The track, inspired by a stubborn heater and a PlayStation 1 tantrum, is accompanied by a madcap video starring Daisy Kennedy...
TheBoyShadow Release Scorching Debut Track ‘Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning’
Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney has debuted his new project TheBoyShadow with the single “Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning,” released through Roadrunner Records. The track fuses aggressive hardcore riffing with ethereal shoegaze textures, creating a...
"We're Honouring a Legend." Inside King Ultramega, the Star-Studded Tribute to Chris Cornell Featuring Members of Soundgarden, Alice In Chains,...
King Ultramega, a fan‑initiated supergroup, turned a lockdown jam into a multi‑artist tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. The project, spearheaded by bassist Mark Menghi, has released covers such as “Rusty Cage,” “Be Yourself,” and “Say Hello 2 Heaven,” featuring members of Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Anthrax,...
Beth Orton Breaks Five‑Year Silence with Eight‑Minute Single "The Ground Above"
Beth Orton has dropped "The Ground Above," an eight‑minute, self‑produced single that marks her first release since 2022’s Weather Alive. The track, issued on Partisan Records, showcases a sprawling band and a striking video, signaling a high‑profile comeback for the...
Maryanne Royle & Paddy Steer – Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII: Tyne and Wear | Somerset
The latest Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII pairs Maryanne Royle’s atmospheric sound collage, "The Stone Throat," with Paddy Steer’s experimental jazz‑infused piece, "Swerving Coach," each rooted in distinct UK underground locales. Royle draws on field recordings from Newcastle’s historic Victoria Tunnel,...