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.
Pale Puma – “TBV”
Amsterdam‑based dream pop outfit Pale Puma, formerly known as Django Duyns, has issued a revamped version of the track “TBV.” The new recording retains the original’s Fontaines D.C.-style post‑punk edge while layering a pronounced dream‑pop sheen, creating a distinct sonic hybrid. A striking music video accompanies the release, giving the song visual momentum on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The rebranding underscores the band’s strategic pivot toward broader, genre‑fluid audiences.
Harbinger – ‘Wavesyzer’ EP
French synthwave artist Harbinger released the Wavesyzer EP on March 31, 2026, following his 2024 debut. The four‑track collection blends retro‑futuristic space‑race motifs with danceable electronica, drawing on influences such as Jean‑Michel Jarre, Kavinsky and Daft Punk. Tracks like “Nova,” “Solar,”...
Villő – ‘Madárlány’
Budapest singer‑songwriter Villő debuted her first full‑length album, *Madárlány*, on the indie label Move Gently Records. The record weaves dream‑pop, folk, and cinematic elements, using bird symbolism and siren‑like vocals to create a haunting yet serene atmosphere. Critics liken the...
BEOM – ‘HOME’
Denver‑based multi‑instrumentalist BEOM releases his self‑produced debut album HOME, merging jazz theory, classical training, and synth‑driven production. The record blends English and Korean lyrics, offering intricate low‑end movements, atmospheric harmonies, and genre‑bending tracks like “Sunshine,” “Paint Me Blue,” and the...
KHROTO – “Betsuni Heiki”
Tokyo‑based producer KHROTO releases “Betsuni Heiki,” a pop‑hip‑hop‑R&B single featuring vocalist YU‑KA and rapper HIDEKICHI. The track blends piano‑forward harmonies, crisp rap flows, and nostalgic R&B textures to portray the uncertainty of adulthood masked by casual reassurance. Critics note the...
Jeremy Parks – “Love Through the Rear View (Amy)”
Jeremy Parks, an Atlanta‑based singer‑songwriter, releases the emotive folk track “Love Through the Rear View (Amy).” Inspired by a longtime friend, the song examines how witnessing resilience deepens personal affection. The arrangement blends subdued acoustic verses with a richer chamber‑folk...
Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya Close Schubert Club’s International Artist Series
Jordi Savall will close the Schubert Club’s 2025‑26 International Artist Series at the Ordway in Saint Paul on April 16, 2026, leading his ensembles Hespèrion XXI and La Capella Reial de Catalunya. The concert, titled “Songs, Battles, and Dances from the Old and the New World,”...
Samuel Hasselhorn, Claire Lefilliatre, Anne Warthmann Lead Salle Cortot’s April 2026 Programming
Salle Cortot unveiled its April 2026 calendar, opening with a concert on April 4 that pairs Debussy’s “Danse sacrée et danse profane” with orchestrated songs by Duparc and Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony. A contemporary program drawing on Amerindian traditions follows on April 7,...
White Denim Details 2026 U.S. & European Tour Dates
White Denim announced a 2026 tour that spans the United States and Europe in support of their forthcoming album 13, due April 24 on Bella Union. The itinerary kicks off with warm‑up shows in May, a West‑coast summer leg from July 7‑16, followed by...
Melissa Auf Der Maur on How Hole Influenced This Young Artist: ‘There Are Direct Correlations’
Melissa Auf der Maur, former Hole bassist and 90s alt‑rock icon, discussed her new memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* and highlighted a direct link between Hole and pop star Olivia Rodrigo. After Rodrigo thanked Auf der Maur’s daughter...
GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'
Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate discussed the paradox of being both recognized and overlooked by fans while touring, noting how imitators both flatter and surprise him. He announced the May 3 release of "Operation: Mindcrime III," a concept album that revisits the...
Violin Star Lays Into Salzburg Leadership
Renowned violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja has publicly denounced the abrupt removal of Markus Hinterhäuser from his role as artistic director of the Salzburg Festival. She described the decision as a betrayal of the festival’s soul and lamented the loss of his visionary programming....
Doco on Famous Australian Festival Summersault to Screen at Sydney Film Festival
The Best Summer, a documentary directed by Tamra Davis, will screen at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival in June. Built from archival footage of the 1995‑96 Summersault tour, the film features never‑seen performances by the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo...
George Harrison's 10 Greatest Songs After The Beatles
George Harrison’s post‑Beatles legacy is anchored by his 1970 triple‑album All Things Must Pass, which supplies the majority of his top‑ten solo tracks. The list highlights iconic songs such as “My Sweet Lord,” “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on...
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Covered the Joy Division Classic ‘Transmission’ in a Way That No One Will Ever Top
Bob’s Burgers released a surprise sketch where characters Bob and Gene cover Joy Division’s 1979 single “Transmission.” The animation features bedroom‑stage visuals and toy‑instrument sounds, turning a post‑punk anthem into a whimsical, family‑friendly performance. The original track, Joy Division’s first...
Neal Francis Adds 2026 Summer Tour Dates
Neal Francis, the acclaimed keyboardist, has added five new summer 2026 tour dates spanning Montana, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Baltimore. The shows run from July 12 at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT, to August 15 at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, MD....
Celine Cairo Releases Touching New Single ‘Woman’
Celine Cairo, the Dutch singer‑songwriter, has released “Woman,” the third single from her upcoming third album Panacea. The track, recorded in Amsterdam with longtime collaborators and featuring a lush string arrangement, was mastered in Berlin. A heartfelt music video starring...
Anna Tivel – “Gunmetal Blue”
Portland‑based folk singer‑songwriter Anna Tivel released the single “Gunmetal Blue,” the lead track from her forthcoming Animal Poem B‑Sides collection, which supplements her 2025 album Animal Poem. The song is described as a slow‑burn ballad with vulnerable lyrics, ethereal instrumentation,...
TONY DOLAN On New Music From VENOM INC.'s Current Lineup: 'We're Ready To Record The Three Of Us As A...
Tony Dolan announced that Venom Inc. will issue a South‑America live album, a mini‑EP with two new tracks and re‑recordings, and a special Kiss FM studio session before recording a full‑band third album. The band’s current trio—Dolan, drummer Marc Jackson...
Yeat Reveals 2026 The Love/Lyfe Tour Dates
Yeat announced The Love/Lyfe Tour 2026, a 18‑date North American summer run supporting his new album ADL (A Dangerous Lyfe/A Dangerous Love). The itinerary spans major markets from Minneapolis to San Diego, with a special Yeat & Friends concert at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome...
In The Deep End With Tinariwen
Tinariwen, the legendary Tuareg blues‑rock collective, released its tenth studio album *Hoggar* on March 13 through their own Wedge label. The 11‑track record blends traditional desert sounds with contemporary influences and features collaborations with younger Tuareg groups Imarhan and Terakaft,...
Sarah Julia Announce Debut Album ‘The Fear That This Is Real’ and Release New Single
Dutch sister duo Sarah Julia have announced their debut album, “The Fear That This is Real,” slated for release on October 9, 2026 through Nettwerk. The album follows their recent single “Bigger Picture” and introduces another track, “Conversation,” which reflects today’s polarized political...
Steve Perry Was Wise to End His Journey
Steve Perry, the iconic voice of Journey, has definitively ruled out any reunion with the band, ending long‑standing speculation. Jonathan Cain admitted he deliberately spread false rumors in a February interview to stir fan interest, only to be rebuked by...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing "When We Are Singing" from his new album Who Is the Sky?. The record, released through Matador Records, is Byrne’s first full‑length studio effort since 2018’s American Utopia and...
Good God / Baad Man
Corrosion of Conformity has issued the double‑album “Good God / Baad Man,” their first full‑length release in eight years. The 67‑minute record features new bassist Bobby Landgraf and returning drummer Stanton Moore, and marks the final recordings of original drummer Reed Mullin, who...
Luciano Pavarotti, Sondra Radvanovsky, Marina Rebeka, Piotr Beczala & Randall Scotting Lead CD/DVD Releases
This week’s classical releases span iconic reissues and fresh recordings, highlighted by Decca’s remastered Luciano Pavarotti “Verismo” album and a new Tenor Arias collection. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky delivers a live Puccini Heroines set recorded in February 2025, while countertenor Randall Scotting issues a...
Greg Puciato Weighs in on Whether He’d Ever Reunite with The Dillinger Escape Plan
Greg Puciato addressed rumors about rejoining The Dillinger Escape Plan during a Music Is My Life interview, emphasizing his pride in the band’s legacy while focusing on new creative pursuits. He praised the early work with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, especially...
10 Synth-Pop Songs That Bring the Drama
Times Culture editor Dave Renard curates a playlist of ten iconic 1980s synth‑pop tracks, noting their frequent use in contemporary TV dramas like HBO’s *Industry*. He highlights how the genre, often dismissed as light‑hearted, repeatedly tackled serious subjects such as...
Umphrey’s McGee Locks In Additional Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Umphrey’s McGee has added nine additional summer 2026 shows, extending its tour into the Mid‑Atlantic in July and the Midwest in August. The new dates follow the band’s co‑headlining run with moe. and precede a series of festival appearances. Pre‑sale tickets...
More Than a ‘Female-Fronted’ Gimmick: Women in Metal Take on the Scene’s Misogyny
Women in metal continue to battle entrenched misogyny, from being dismissed as mere “female‑fronted” acts to facing harsher scrutiny over appearance and vocal style. Pioneers such as Maria Ferrero, who signed seminal thrash bands in the 1990s, and modern artists...
John Andrews & The Yawns :: STREETSWEEPER
John Andrews releases his fifth solo record, STREETSWEEPER, with backing collective the Yawns. The album weaves personal anecdotes—from playing hockey to a part‑time stint with the NYC Parks Department—into a mellow, bright soundscape. Guest musicians Luke Temple, Star Moles and...
J. Cole Says Streaming Undervalues Music, Creates Surface-Level Critique: ‘There’s No Barrier of Entry’
Hip‑hop icon J. Cole told the Lost in Vegas YouTube channel that music streaming’s flat‑rate model devalues songs by removing the financial commitment that once drove deeper listener engagement. He contrasted today’s unlimited catalog with the era of buying CDs or...
Video Premiere: Sleepbomb – ‘A Gift of Crom’
Sleepbomb released the video for “A Gift of Crom,” a dreamy interlude from their upcoming album *Songs in the Key of Conan*. The album reimagines the 1983 *Conan the Barbarian* film with doom‑metal arrangements while incorporating clarinet, saxophone and flute...
AI Makes Music Creation Instant, Challenges Originality
AI is lowering the barrier to making music to almost zero. Tools like Suno let anyone generate songs from simple prompts, turning creation into something instant and accessible. That opens the door to massive creativity, but also raises questions about originality...
The Callous Daoboys Have a New Single Coming This Thursday
The Callous Daoboys, a mathcore outfit that earned critical acclaim with their 2025 album “I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven”, announced a new single slated for release on Thursday, April 2. The band posted a 19‑second teaser on Twitter,...
'68 Announces Final Album Ahead Of Their Farewell Tour
American metalcore band '68 announced their final studio album, *They Are Survived*, slated for release on May 28, with the lead single “ALWAYS LOVE” already streaming. The group will support the record with a North American farewell tour kicking off May 13...
Bumbershoot Reveals 2026 Lineup
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, slated for September 5‑6 at Seattle Center. Hardcore act Turnstile and indie stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie will headline, coinciding with Death Cab’s new album *I Built You A Tower*. The...
Turnstile, Death Cab For Cutie Top Bumbershoot
Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival returns Sep. 5‑6, 2026, with hardcore band Turnstile headlining Saturday and indie‑rock stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie closing Sunday. The two‑day event features a genre‑spanning roster that includes Japanese Breakfast, Bikini Kill, De La Soul, and a 10th‑anniversary set by Noname. Visual art installations...
Beyond a ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Hanif Abdurraqib’s essay in GQ revisits Jay‑Z’s 1996 debut Reasonable Doubt, using the album as a lens to explore the distinction between hustlers and gangsters. He argues that Jay‑Z escaped direct violence, positioning the record as a “hustler text” that...
Shinichi Atobe – Silent Way
Shinichi Atobe, the once‑elusive Japanese producer known for the 2001 Chain Reaction classic "Ship‑Scope," gave his first interview in 2024 and announced the full‑length album Silent Way on his own Plastic & Sounds imprint. The record spans his early dub‑techno roots to the...
How a Failed Netflix Movie Inspired a Gorillaz Album About ‘Hanging Around for an Eternity’
Gorillaz’s long‑awaited Netflix movie fell apart after the studio’s key contact quit, leaving Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in a creative limbo. While waiting for the film to restart, the duo channeled frustration into their eighth album, Cracker Island, released...
Rozzi's Fig Tree Drops May 8—Pre‑save Now
If you know my friend @thisisrozzi , you already know. If you don’t, this is your sign. Her new album Fig Tree drops May 8th and it’s the kind of music that makes you pull over and just sit in...
Fans Vs. Critics: Jack Harlow Album Rollout Reactions
people who like jack harlow watching his album rollout vs. people who dislike jack harlow watching his album rollout https://t.co/dyr8zfkI2b
Trey Anastasio Announces New Acoustic Live Album
Trey Anastasio announced his new acoustic live album, *Live and Acoustic*, slated for release on Friday, April 3, via his independent label Rubber Jungle Records. The record captures performances from his sold‑out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour, a 20‑show run that marked...
H//PE Princess Secures Global Warner Music Deal Pre‑Debut
'Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess' group H//PE Princess (from CJ ENM + marketing company Hakuhodo's joint venture Chapter-I) signs global deal with @WarnerMusic Group before Q2 debut They're co-managed by Chapter-I + Amoeba Culture in Korea, WMG oversees Japan + broader...
Mos Def and Robert Glasper Reimagine “Stakes Is High” Live
Mos Def & the Robert Glasper Experiment covering De La's "Stakes Is High" at A Vaulx Jazz Festival (2014) https://t.co/6WMG2qWed1
The 46th Festival International De Jazz De Montréal Announces Lineup
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal announced its 2026 lineup, featuring over 350 concerts with roughly two‑thirds offered free from June 25 to July 4. Highlights include centennial tributes to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Tony Bennett alongside headliners such as Patrick...
Mickey Avalon Reflects on Graffiti Roots and Social Media Evolution
On the 20th Anniversary of his debut cult classic, I spoke to Mickey Avalon about his early graffiti days, modern social media vs. the Myspace era, "Jane Fonda," the Boost Mobile commercial with Jeezy & Jermaine Dupri &...
The Disco Biscuits Announce Two-Night Pennsylvania Outing with Eggy, Lespecial and DJ Marb Menthols
The Disco Biscuits have scheduled a two‑night concert at Heuser Park in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for July 25‑26, 2026. Supporting acts Eggy, Lespecial and Trevor Weekz’s DJ project Marb Menthols will join the headliner, which will deliver two sets...
BASIC Details 2nd Album & Confirms 2026 Tour Dates
BASIC, the Chicago trio of Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs and Mikel Patrick Avery, will release their self‑titled sophomore album on June 12, 2026 via No Quarter. The record was tracked in two days at Steve Albini’s Electric Audio studio and mixed in three days at Uniform...