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.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized Mid-Show During Broadway's Moulin Rouge
Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a New York hospital after feeling very ill during Tuesday night’s performance of the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge. The incident forced the production to stop, replace her role for the night and sparked a flurry of statements from her team and the show's producers.
Silver Gore Share New Single ‘Black Cherry Liqueur’
London indie duo Silver Gore has released their new single “Black Cherry Liqueur.” The track, described as skidding beats with sugary melodies, follows their 2025 EP “Dogs In Heaven.” Ava Gore says the song reflects risk‑taking, absurdity, and building from...
The Shits – Diet Of Worms
The Shits release their third album, *Diet Of Worms*, marking nearly a decade of activity in Leeds’ volatile DIY punk scene. The six‑piece band expands its sound with three guitars, layered effects, and a surprisingly melodic bass line, pushing noise‑rock...
"It Does Sometimes Feel Like a Private Joke": Getdown Services Explain Themselves
Bristol duo Getdown Services have released their latest single, “The Radiator,” continuing the genre‑bending, spoken‑word style that defined their 2023 debut album *Crisps*. The pair, Josh Law and Ben Sadler, blend disco, electronica and rock while deliberately using lo‑fi equipment...
Skinny Dippers – Please Be Kind, Rewind
After a two‑year silence, indie pop duo Skinny Dippers returned with “Please Be Kind, Rewind,” a track that leans heavily on Ryan Gross’s signature sunset‑laden melodies. The breezy arrangement and nostalgic lyricism tap into the growing appetite for retro‑infused pop...
Talismann – KLINIEK 3
Dutch techno veteran Guy Blanken, operating as Talismann, released the *KLINIEK 3* EP featuring the 16‑minute opener “Eyes Don’t Lie.” The track defies the genre’s norm of concise, dancefloor‑ready cuts, stretching into a hypnotic, sci‑fi‑tinged journey. Subsequent pieces like “Eyes...
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Good Kid, m.A.A.d City’ Has Now Spent 700 Straight Weeks on the Billboard 200
Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore album *good kid, m.A.A.d city* has logged 700 straight weeks on the Billboard 200, the longest run ever for a hip‑hop record. The 2012 release is currently positioned at No. 54, climbing two spots from the previous week....
Inner Ear: Croatian Music for April, by Jakub Knera
Jakub Knera’s piece maps Croatia’s vibrant underground music scene, highlighting how artists blend indie, hip‑hop, electronic and folk influences while maintaining cross‑border collaborations with Serbian and Bosnian musicians despite lingering political tensions. Traditional instruments such as the tambura are re‑imagined...
How ‘American Psycho’ and Marina Abramovic Fed the Met Opera’s ‘Tristan’
Yuval Sharon’s new Metropolitan Opera staging of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” pairs a downstage table setting with an elevated, iris‑like tunnel, creating a visual duality that mirrors the lovers’ emotional extremes. In a pivotal Act I scene, a knife projection envelops...
Italian Pianist Goes to US Prison
Italian concert pianist Filippo Gorini became the first musician granted permission to perform inside U.S. prisons, with Oregon as the sole state allowing the concerts. He played at Eastern Oregon Correctional Facility on March 13 and Coffee Creek on March...
Valery Gergiev Leads ‘Biggest Ever’ Russian Easter Festival
Valery Gergiev is spearheading Russia’s largest Easter cultural festival, moving the Bolshoi and Mariinsky orchestras by charter train across roughly 40 cities over 29 days and covering more than 20,000 kilometers. The tour launches on April 12 in Tver, with a...
"Pete Doherty Said that I Was a High-Kicking Acrobat Crossed with Nico. I Was Very Pleased with That." Approved by...
London trio The Molotovs, formed by siblings Issey and Mat Cartilidge with drummer Ice during the pandemic, have surged from park busking to sharing stages with icons like Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Sex Pistols. Their debut album *Wasted On Youth* drops...
‘The World Comes To Our Doorstep’: Sziget Launches Stage For Hungarian Artists
Sziget Festival is adding a dedicated Budapest Park Stage for Hungarian talent, sponsored by Johnny Walker, during its Aug. 11‑15, 2026 run on Budapest’s Island of Freedom. The stage will host four to five local acts each day, featuring artists such as...
#SHOWBIZ: Singer Naim Daniel Maintains Low Profile, Shifts Focus to Private Gigs
Malaysian singer‑actor Naim Daniel, 28, has pivoted to private performances, shelving large public concerts for the time being. He continues to book closed‑door gigs during Ramadan and Raya while staying active on Instagram Live and writing songs for other artists....
Watch Tems Showcase ‘What You Need’ on ‘Fallon’
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Tems delivered an intimate rendition of “What You Need” on The Tonight Show, spotlighting the lead single from her newly released EP Love Is a Kingdom. The performance featured a live band and backup vocalists, underscoring the emotive...
The Next British Invasion Is Here, and It’s Led by Women
A new wave of British female pop artists—including Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young and PinkPantheress—has taken the U.S. charts by storm, foregrounding their English identity rather than mimicking American styles. Raye’s latest album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” explicitly celebrates...
40 Years Ago, This Weird, Genre-Bending Song Hit No. 1
Austrian singer Falco’s 1986 synth‑pop single “Rock Me Amadeus” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the only German‑language rap song to top the U.S. chart. The track mixes new‑wave production with German rap verses that liken Mozart to 1980s...
Arte.TV to Stream ‘Lohengrin’ From Baden Baden with Piotr Beczała
Arte.TV will stream Wagner’s Lohengrin from the Festspielhaus Baden‑Baden on April 5, featuring world‑renowned tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role. The production, directed for television by Nele Münchmeyer and conducted by Joana Mallwitz, joins Arte’s growing slate of premium opera broadcasts. The run,...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus Now Available Digitally on iTunes, Steam, and Amazon Music
Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus today, offering five CDs of previously unreleased in‑game music. The digital edition is priced at $32.98 on Steam and $54.99 for the physical box set, with pre‑orders now open. Physical...
April Fool's: Not Quitting Medicine, Just Teasing Street Dreams
I've kept this quiet for a long time. But after a lot of prayer, reflection, and some unexpected studio time… I've made a decision. Street Dreams. Coming soon. - - - - April Fool's. 😂 I'm not leaving medicine. But Street Dreams would honestly go platinum. If you actually...
Springsteen Blasts Trump, Elites, Says President Can't Handle Truth
Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi in Fiery Speeches at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’ https://t.co/xdOBcKJluw via @variety
Skeletor
Pitchfork’s review of Chief Keef’s 2024 album Skeletor notes a blend of experimental production and familiar drill motifs. The track “Only for the Night” is highlighted as the album’s lyrical and musical apex, while other songs fall into repetitive filler. Compared with...
Springsteen's Electrifying Show Resonated Personally and Politically
Springsteen was incredible tonight. Possibly my favorite time seeing him, for personal/political reasons above all. (Many more words TK.)
Companion
Companion is the third studio album from North Carolina‑born songwriter Justin Morris, fronting the folk‑country group Sluice, released on indie label Mtn Laurel. The record earned a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork, drawing attention to its gritty storytelling, including a home‑invasion...
Beatrice Arrigoni, Maddalena Ghezzi, Francesca Naibo - Monologo Addosso (Habitable Records, 2026)
Italian vocal trio Beatrice Arrigoni, Maddalena Ghezzi and Francesca Naibo release *Monologo Addosso* on Habitable Records in 2026. The nine‑track album reinterprets Elena Cornaggia’s poetry through layered vocals, guitar, and avant‑garde electronics, creating what the reviewer calls “sound paintings.” Produced...
The Singles Economy: How Music Is Being Marketed Differently
Music labels are abandoning full‑album drops for film soundtracks in favor of staggered single releases, a move designed to stretch audience buzz and maximize per‑track revenue. Recent Bollywood films such as *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* have released one or two songs...
Who Knows? – a New Deep House Banger From The Static Dive and Kilo House
The Static Dive and Kilo House have teamed up for a new deep house single titled “Who Knows?” slated for worldwide release on April 15, 2026. The track, described as a trippy, organic‑groove banger, features live bass, congas, djembe, guitar,...
Ye to Headline Wireless Festival, Marking First UK Show in over a Decade
Kanye West, performing as Ye, has been announced as the headliner for London's Wireless Festival from July 10-12, his first UK gig since headlining Glastonbury in 2015. The booking arrives weeks after the release of his twelfth album, Bully, and...
Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America” Hides Five Secret Facts
Breakfast in America was almost called Hello Stranger? And“The Logical Song” features a toy football game. Supertramp’s biggest album is full of secrets. And saxophones. 🎷 Here are 5 mind-blowing facts: https://t.co/oCVjl1IEjy
Disco Lives On: 20 Timeless Party Anthems
Disco never died—it just waited for the lights to come back on. From Donna Summer to The Rolling Stones, here are 20 songs that prove disco is still the life of the party. https://t.co/CpMueqDY1z
Dry Cleaning Share New Song “Sliced by a Fingernail”
South London post‑punk band Dry Cleaning has dropped a non‑album single titled “Sliced by a Fingernail,” following their January release of the album Secret Love on 4AD. The track, inspired by themes of anonymity and a picture‑book illustration, was accompanied...
Dylan's Shadow Kingdom: Intimate, Unfiltered Digital Release
Bob Dylan's Shadow Kingdom is now on digital. Intimate, unhurried, and completely absorbing. Early songs, small room, no theatrics. Just Dylan and the work. Exactly what it should be. https://t.co/uX2g7urJMy
Pink Floyd's Historic Live 8 Reunion Captivates Millions
Video: Pink Floyd's final concert as a complete band. Gilmour, Waters, Mason, and Wright together at Live 8 in 2005 for the first time in 24 years. Four songs. Over 46 million views. Watch it like it's amazing, because it...
Kylesa – Static Tensions
In spring 2009, Georgia‑born sludge metal band Kylesa released their fourth LP, Static Tensions. The record built on the band’s earlier dual‑drummer experiment by adding a third percussionist, Eric Hernandez, and brought in bassist Javier Villegas from the NYC punk...
Baseball's Rhythm: 10 Iconic Songs Honoring the Game
From Fogerty’s “Centerfield” to Count Basie’s ode to Jackie Robinson, baseball has inspired some absolute musical home runs. ⚾️🎶 Here are 10 great songs that celebrate the game, the legends, and the stories behind the swing. https://t.co/3MBVYS7wqD
Wolfgang Van Halen’s “The Spell” Shines Acoustic
Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth strip down their fourth number 1 hit "The Spell" for an acoustic session on The Zane Lowe Show. The song is great. The performance is even better. https://t.co/WZQ8zf7GyD
Painting Paradise – “Alchemist” (Feat. LauraAlison)
Stockholm‑based electronic duo Painting Paradise released “Alchemist,” their first track featuring Swedish singer LauraAlison. The song merges indie house beats with vibrant instrumentation and soulful vocals, aiming for a relaxed yet dance‑ready vibe. Positioned for coffee‑shop and beach‑side playlists, the...
Gotye & Kimbra's Live Hit Still Resonates Worldwide
Gotye and Kimbra performing "Somebody That I Used To Know" live at You Oughta Know. Nearly 32 million views for a reason. Still one of the great songs. https://t.co/szk8inS2Sr
VIA Rail Seeks Musicians for 2026 Nationwide Tour
Canadian musicians, take your music on the rails. VIA Rail’s Artists on Board program is now accepting applications for summer 2026. Perform onboard, travel across Canada, and connect with new audiences. Details here: https://t.co/foIOLwhpNT
Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Political ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ Tour in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launched the “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour” with a show at Minneapolis’ Target Center, debuting the protest anthem “Streets of Minneapolis.” The tour, billed as political and topical, will travel to...
30 Years of History Ready for New Fire
If Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire" was made today with references from the last 30 years, what are some of the moments or people that would be in the song?
Springsteen Kicks Off Tour Denouncing Trump, Urging Resistance
Bruce Springsteen opened tour blasting the Trump administration for incompetence, corruption, and racism, and asking the audience to choose “resistance over complacency… and peace over…” Then blasted into “War,” straight into “Born in the U.S.A.” https://t.co/Khxt9Hntqi
Q & A: Il Volo on Bringing Italy to North America
Il Volo, the Italian opera‑pop trio, has launched the North American leg of its world tour, beginning in Denver on April 15. The group, which boasts nearly a million Instagram followers and millions of YouTube and TikTok fans, will blend classic...
Ambrosia Keyboardist Christopher North Dies at 75
Christopher North, founding keyboardist of Ambrosia and one of rock's most ferocious Hammond B3 players, has died at 75. "Biggest Part of Me," "How Much I Feel," and a legacy that defined a generation. Read more: https://t.co/beusxRQhbM
Marcels' Walt Maddox, “Blue Moon” Icon, Dies at 88
Walt Maddox, leader of The Marcels and the voice behind one of doo-wop's greatest moments, has died at 88. He kept "Blue Moon" alive for six decades. Read more: https://t.co/IyqvZi5c6Y
Boy of Sleep – “117-155”
Michael Lane, operating under the ambient moniker Boy of Sleep, has dropped the new single “117-155” as a preview of his forthcoming album Ambient Works: Vol., slated for release later this year. The track showcases his signature minimalist, emotive soundscape,...
Guitar Maker Doug Irwin, Sound Behind Grateful Dead, Dies
The man who built the guitars that built the Grateful Dead's sound is gone. Doug Irwin, 76, died March 27. He never played a note on a stage, but without him, those legendary Dead performances sound different — maybe don't...
BoySetsFire's Raw Tribute Honors Lost Drummer Matt Krupanski
BoySetsFire's tribute to founding drummer Matt Krupanski is one of the most honest pieces of grief you'll read. No PR language. Just memories of basements and beaches and Madden games and a brother they lost. https://t.co/ojEiBvHAiH
Brandy Got a Walk of Fame Star, and Monica DID Come
R&B legend Brandy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing her three‑decade career. Monica appeared at the ceremony, publicly celebrating Brandy’s achievement and underscoring their long‑standing musical bond. The duo’s 1998 hit “The Boy Is...
Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast
In this 95‑minute episode of "Foo's Files," host Dan Harrison chats with a longtime Foo Fighters fan who worked at the band's Close Quarters studio alongside Dave Grohl. They discuss the band's unique fan‑first culture, how that interaction shapes a...