Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree Dies at 32 in Rio Helicopter Crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed at age 32 when his helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, according to Deadline. The incident was also reported by Clash Music.
Mouth Culture Sign To Killabop Ahead Of Debut Album
British indie‑rock band Mouth Culture has become the third act to sign with new UK label Killabop. The agreement covers their 2021 debut mixtape “These Days” and an upcoming debut album slated for release soon. They join label mates Venus GRRRLS and Hongza, reflecting Killabop’s focus on nurturing young British talent. The band also announced a UK headline tour in April supporting the new partnership.
The Best Contemporary Classical Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
The March 2026 Bandcamp roundup spotlights a diverse set of contemporary classical releases, ranging from John McGuire’s mathematically‑structured double string trios to Dayna Pilchen’s organ‑driven psychoacoustic experiment “Paper Braids.” It also features John Tilbury’s extended Morton Feldman piano recording, Cassia Streb and Tim Feeney’s hybrid installation‑performance “Lampworking,” Maya Bennardo’s...
Various Artists, “Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91”
"Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91" is a new compilation from Soundway Records that assembles 14 rare Nigerian reggae tracks recorded during the country’s late‑80s military era. The collection showcases how local artists merged...
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders – “From Loch Raven To Fells Point”
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders announced their next record, Liquid Donnon, slated for a June 12 release. The album arrives as a split collaboration with independent labels Riot Season and Feeding Tube, expanding the band’s catalog that began in 2019....
HYBE India Launches Nationwide Audition for New Girl Group; Aims to Take Indian Talent Global
HYBE India announced a nationwide audition to form its first girl group, running from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The search targets girls born between 2005 and 2011 and evaluates vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling. Backed by Nielsen...
Rural France Share Thirty Seven Forever
The new indie‑pop track “Rural France” blends jangly guitars with a yearning pop sensibility, evoking the feel of an unfinished 1970s hit. Critics note the song’s mid‑section noise burst as evidence of the band’s evolving songwriting rules. The single, titled...
Joni Mitchell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Juno Awards
Joni Mitchell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards, presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney. She joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell for a rendition of “Big Yellow Taxi,” underscoring her lasting influence on Canadian music.
A Place to Bury Strangers Share New Video
American noise‑rock outfit A Place to Bury Strangers has unveiled a new video for its latest single, showcasing a shift toward a more restrained, groove‑driven sound. While the signature distortion remains, it recedes into the background, allowing a thumping drum...
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
The 2026 edition of the Big Ears music festival returned to its Knoxville roots, emphasizing a home‑grown, intimate atmosphere. Curated by longtime organizers, the lineup blended avant‑garde performers with folk and blues acts, spotlighting local talent alongside established names. Attendance...
‘It Was an Exorcism’: How Heartbreak, Queer Rebirth and Finding Love over Only Connect Shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s Stunning New Album
Wendy Eisenberg, a Brooklyn‑based indie musician, has released a self‑titled album that marks a stylistic shift toward 70s folk‑rock melodies. The record emerged after a “creative exorcism” triggered by a painful breakup, during which Eisenberg wrote most songs in a...
FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
Shawn Colvin’s ‘Whole New You’ Is a Revelation at 25
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...
333 Festival Returns to The Devlin, Ranelagh This May
The 333 Festival returns to Dublin’s The Devlin Hotel on May 23, expanding from a single‑floor event to three distinct spaces—a main club, a new basement techno venue, and an eclectic rooftop. Curated by Arveene Juthan, the lineup features Alexis...
Crystal Lake Have Parted Ways With Vocalist John Robert Centorrino
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...
Celestine Manno – Change These Ways
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 Albums Ranked Worst to Best
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*...
Ife Ogunjobi Is Staking His Claim with ‘Tell Them, I’m Here’
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...
Pugilist – Found Sound
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 – January
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
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...
Monica Supports Brandy at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
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...
Miroslav Vitouš, Michel Portal, Jack DeJohnette – ‘Mountain Call’
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...
BTS’s ‘Swim’ and ‘Arirang’ Dominate Billboard Global Charts After Four‑Year Hiatus
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,...
Old Spot Announce “Old Spot (II)” And Premiere Video for “The Roustabout Song”
Old Spot, the fiddle‑and‑banjo duo of Rowan Piggott and Joe Danks, released their second album *Old Spot (II)* on April 24 through Scribe Records. The ten‑track record was recorded in just five days at Heriot Toun Studio in the Scottish Borders...
The Majors Are Ushering in an Era of DAWifcation and Hyper-Personalization
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...
Eurovision Song Contest Launches First-Ever Asia Edition
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...
The Cover Mix: Marlon Hoffstadt AKA DJ Daddy Trance
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...
Brown Wimpenny Announce Debut Album ‘Long Live Brown Wimpenny’ and Share “Old Molly Metcalfe”
Brown Wimpenny announced their debut album Long Live Brown Wimpenny, due June 5 on Broadside Hacks Recordings, and released the single “Old Molly Metcalfe,” a cinematic reworking of a Jake Thackray song that opens with an archival 1974 performance. The eleven‑piece...
Montreux Jazz Festival Unveils Mammoth 60th Edition Lineup
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 Was Loud. His Music Was Quietly Haunting.
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...
Shaina Hayes Returns With New Single ‘Flourish’
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...
Single of the Week: Lambrini Girls Say Eat the Rich on ‘Cult of Celebrity’
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...
Lambrini Girls Blaze A Trail With New Single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’
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...
The Best Conductor in America?
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...
Lauren Auder – Whole World As Vigil
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...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on ‘Colbert’
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...
On ‘Ambiguous Desire’, Arlo Parks Turns Fleeting Nocturnal Moments Into Lasting Songs
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...
Margareta Matišić Joins Zelaya Artists
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...
Musicians Mandy, Indiana on Pushing Yourself Physically in Your Creative Work
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...
"There's No Denying that Gong Has Changed Me." Kavus Torabi on the New Adventures of Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, Space-Rock and...
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...
"You Can Borrow the Luggage of the Past, You Can Amalgamate It with Things that You've Conceived Could Be in...
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 Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years
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,...
Yeongtaek Yang Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
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...
Speed‑Demon Wizards Wow Crowd at BigEars Festival
Check out these speed demon virtuoso wizards @purbayanch and @nitin_mitta and the. The sullivanfortner trio. JUST WOW bigearsfestival
Over 60 Contributors Boost New Immigration Defence Project
Lucy Liyou, Allegra Krieger, MIZU, and 60 more contribute to new Immigration Defence Project benefit record https://t.co/RYVBKxBxiW
‘American Idol’ Cuts Six Contestants, Names the Top 14 in First Live Show
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...
Taylor Swift's “Elizabeth Taylor” Video Honors Film Legend
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Music Video Featuring Clips of the Screen Icon https://t.co/RKNAekhaGi via @variety
Lambrini Girls Slam Epstein Class in New Single
Lambrini Girls put the Epstein class on blast with new single "Cult of Celebrity" https://t.co/5SOiTEwBg6
Joan As Police Woman Marks 20 Years with Reimagined Album
Joan As Police Woman celebrates 20 years of her debut LP with ‘Real Life Evolution’ reworks https://t.co/3hb89t5hhZ
Los Thuthanaka Maps Sun's Life Cycle in 'Waq’a'
Los Thuthanaka chart the life cycle of the sun on new project 'Waq'a', out Friday https://t.co/eXaR7keg2N