Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record-Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake’s album *Iceman* has pushed his cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 to 41, just one week behind Morgan Wallen’s 42‑week male‑artist record. If the album stays atop next week, the two will share the record. The rapper also set a Hot 100 milestone with 42 simultaneous chart entries.
The Neighbourhood Premieres Songs At The Wourld Tour Opener In Austin
The Neighbourhood kicked off its first full‑scale tour since 2021 with a sold‑out show at Austin’s Moody Center, launching the Wourld Tour. The opening night featured six tracks from their 2025 album ultraSOUND, including the live debut of “Planet” and the deluxe‑edition bonus “Good Grief.” The set blended new material with deep‑cut fan favorites from earlier releases, delivering a three‑act performance that highlighted the band’s evolving sound. The tour will now move to Fort Worth before embarking on a worldwide leg.
The Best Punk on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp’s March 2026 "Best Punk" roundup spotlights a diverse slate of releases, from Sydney’s genre‑bending debut by Station Model Violence to the long‑lost 1994 power‑pop album by England’s The Fix. Australian acts Hedge Burners and U.A.V. bring fresh regional twists, while...
Maryam Saleh’s Secret
Egyptian singer‑songwriter Maryam Saleh has released Syrr سِرّ, an album she describes as a “crossing” rather than a collection of songs. Structured in three theatrical acts, the work reflects her emotional journey from 2021‑2024 and draws on her childhood immersion in Cairo’s...
Pavement Announces Lone Northeast Show Of 2026
Pavement will headline the Make The World Better Concert Weekend at Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center on July 24, 2026, marking the sole Northeast appearance on their 2026 North American tour. The benefit concert, presented by R5 Productions, raises funds for...
FUNEBRARUM Returns With Devastating New Single, Announces First New Full-Length Since 2009
Funebrarum announced their third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, arriving May 29 on Pulverised Records. The release marks the band’s first new material in seven years, featuring a heavier, doom‑laden death metal sound. A new single, “Anhela...
Judy Collins, 87, Will Be Tanglewood Highlight
Veteran singer‑songwriter Judy Collins, 87, has joined the Tanglewood Music Shed lineup as part of her farewell tour, performing this summer alongside Mary Chapin Carpenter (68) and Rosanne Cash (70). The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s board added her to attract broader...
Steve Esposito Completes Cement Poster for Upcoming Kurt Vile Concert
Watching @steveespopowers put the finishing @r5productions touches on his marked in cement poster for @connorbarwin98’s Pavement and @kurtvile & the Violators headlined mtwbfoundation concert weekend coming up at dellmusiccenter in July. Details in the @phillyinquirer story in my bio.
2026 Remix Report Card Highlights Top Tracks
my first Remix Report Card of 2026: wgft, Lullaby, B.B.B., Feeling On My Body, 4 Raws, Dracula, Pixelated Kisses, Gas Station Love, Cliche, and more https://t.co/vTATikASXi https://t.co/FUCU4ek6WG https://t.co/uyevcWd3cv
“A Cop Out” Or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
Kanye West dropped his album *Bully* on March 28, generating 33.2 million Spotify streams on its partial first day and roughly 50 million in a full day, according to his distributor Gamma. While the numbers set a 2026 rap streaming record, they...
VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'
VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin says thrash metal is experiencing unprecedented popularity, driven by the genre’s focus on sociopolitical and environmental crises. The band attributes its relevance to sci‑fi storytelling that mirrors real‑world nightmares like nuclear disasters and climate change....
New Gorillaz Interview Drops on House of Kong
Welcome to the House of Kong. New interview with @gorillaz is out now, catch it here: https://t.co/ul3Tq73cHG https://t.co/usdQ8Zf8Tt
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde's Grounding Rituals on the Road [ESSAY]
Cat Clyde, the March 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP Mud Blood Bone on March 13 via Concord. In a recent essay she explains how constant touring forces her to create grounding rituals, especially structured morning...
Chat Pile Is Done Recording Their Next Record
Chat Pile announced they have finished recording their next album and are now in the mixing and mastering phase. The band spent nearly every day since Thanksgiving at their Dust House studio in Oklahoma City to complete the record. They...
Matthew Holtby Shares Intimate New EP ‘Yesterday’
Canadian songwriter Matthew Holtby has released the intimate EP “Yesterday,” a collection of three minimalist tracks recorded live in his home studio. The songs feature sparse arrangements with a baby‑grand piano, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and acoustic guitar, contributed by...
WATCH: Garbage Covered ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure at Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit Show
British alternative rock band Garbage performed a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong” during the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert at Royal Albert Hall. The set, curated by Cure frontman Robert Smith, also featured Placebo, who opened with a Sinéad O’Connor...
The Wiggles Add Dates To North American Tree Of Wisdom Summer Tour
The Wiggles have expanded their North American "Tree Of Wisdom" summer tour with four new August shows in New York, Philadelphia, Hershey and Charlotte, joining existing dates from Florida to Canada. The added venues—Beacon Theatre, Miller Theatre, Hershey Theatre and...
SoundCloud Launches ‘Follower Exclusive Releases’ to Reward Superfans & Build Hype
SoundCloud has rolled out Follower Exclusive Releases, a feature for Artist Pro creators that lets them share tracks solely with their followers, either as a permanent perk or a timed early‑access window. The launch is anchored by Dutch DJ Chris...
Tems Hits 40 Million Spotify Listeners, Becomes Africa’s Top‑Streamed Artist
Nigerian Grammy‑winner Tems has surpassed 40.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making her the most‑streamed African artist on the platform. The milestone reflects a wave of international collaborations and the growing appetite for Afrobeats worldwide.
Family Seeks Answers After Lil Poppa’s Jewels Reportedly Vanish on Day of Death
Lil Poppa’s family disclosed that the rapper’s Goyard bag and its valuable jewelry vanished on the day he died, prompting a public plea for information. The Instagram post, shared by his child's mother on March 29, 2026, pinpointed the loss to a...
"She's Skipping, Spinning, Hollering and Slapping the Hell Out of Her Frame Drum when She’s Not Riling the Crowd Up."...
French duo Eihwar made a splash with their London debut at The Dome, upgrading to a larger space after tickets sold out. Their self‑described “Viking war trance” fuses folk‑metal melodies with pounding EDM beats, delivering a high‑energy, ritual‑like party. Frontwoman...
Offset Declines Fan Photo in Las Vegas, Heated Exchange Sparks Online Debate
Rapper Offset was filmed at a Las Vegas casino lobby refusing a fan's repeated requests for a photo. He repeatedly told the man he was "by myself" and did not want the interaction recorded. The fan escalated, calling Offset "not that...
WATCH: Bring Me The Horizon Performing ‘Doomed’ Live in São Paulo
British rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon has released a new segment of their concert film L.I.V.E. In São Paulo, featuring a high‑octane performance of the 2015 anthem “Doomed.” The footage, which debuted in cinemas worldwide, will stream globally on April 10,...
Goose Honor Bob Weir with “One More Saturday Night” To Support Jam for Cam at Benefit Festival
Indie jam band Goose headlined the seventh annual Jam in the Streets benefit festival in Athens, Georgia on March 28, 2026. The band delivered a full set plus an encore featuring a rare cover of the Grateful Dead’s “One More...
Classical 2026: X Japan’s Yoshiki Playing 2 Big Shows in Los Angeles
Japanese rock icon Yoshiki, X Japan’s founder, will headline two classical concerts at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026. The shows, titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night,” feature distinct setlists that blend his cinematic...
AC/DC 'Highway To Hell' Engineer TONY PLATT: We 'Wanted It To Sound Like Everybody Was In The Same Room'
Tony Platt, the mix engineer behind AC DC’s 1979 breakthrough album Highway To Hell and its 1980 follow‑up Back In Black, sat down with Rock Candy to discuss the production choices that defined the records. He explained producer Mutt Lange’s directive...
Y U QT Sign To Ninja Tune’s Technicolour Imprint
Y U QT, the London duo of Darryl Reid and James Cooper, have signed to Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint. Their new single “Call My Name,” featuring vocalist Jem Cooke, is already the most identified track in their DJ sets. The pair will launch a...
The Elgar Festival Announces 2026 Season
The Elgar Festival has unveiled its 2026 program, running May 23‑31 across Worcester, Malvern and nearby venues. The lineup includes vocal performances by the Jenny Lind Singers, a recital by soprano April Fredrick and pianist Eric McElroy, and I Fagiolini’s 40th‑anniversary tour....
Coro Allegro to Present ‘Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation’
Boston’s LGBTQ+ and allied chorus Coro Allegro will close its season on May 17 with “Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation” at the Church of the Covenant. The program pairs Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Charles Ives’s “Psalm 90” with...
Form and Fate – Climb
Form and Fate’s 2026 single “Climb” has drawn praise for its vibrant energy and a subtle, heavenly texture that sets it apart in a crowded post‑rock landscape. Reviewer KH notes the track never reaches a blaring crescendo, instead hovering near...
DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP
British hard‑rock icons Deep Purple have unveiled a 2026 North American summer tour, supported by Kansas and, on select dates, Jefferson Starship. The 30‑date trek runs from August 4 in Raleigh, NC, to September 12 in Sparks, NV, with tickets on sale April 3. Concurrently,...
Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar & Franz Xaver Schlecht Lead Oper Leipzig’s 2026-27 Season
Oper Leipzig unveiled its 2026‑27 season, introducing new productions of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Kaija Saariaho’s contemporary work Innocence. The lineup spotlights leading singers Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar and...
Laureano Quant, Sara Gartland, Efraín Solís, César Delgado & John Moore Lead Utah Opera’s 2026-27 Season
The Utah Opera unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring four productions—Héctor Armienta’s “Zorro,” Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” and Mason Bates’s tech‑driven “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Notable performers include Laureano Quant, Sara Gartland, Efraín Solís, César Delgado, and John Moore,...
Deep Purple and Kansas Announce 2026 Tour Dates
Legendary rock act Deep Purple announced a 2026 North American tour featuring Kansas as special guest and Jefferson Starship on many shows, kicking off on August 4. Presale tickets open tomorrow via the band’s website with code DPBAND, with general sales starting...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 3/29/26 – 4/4/26
The week of March 29‑April 4 2026 sees a wave of new metal releases spanning post‑metal, progressive, black, hard‑rock, and drone subgenres. Lantlôs returns with the shoegaze‑laden "Nowhere in Between Forever," while Green Carnation continues its Ophelia‑themed trilogy with the ambitious "A Dark...
PRESIDENT Announce US Headline Tour
President, the alternative‑rock outfit, announced a 30‑plus‑date North American headline tour for September‑October 2026, following a successful support stint with Bad Omens and Beartooth. The band is leveraging two freshly released singles, “Angel Wings” and “Mercy,” to build momentum. Opening...
‘After One Gig, Someone Stole My Car with My Dole Money in It’: Morcheeba on How They Made The Sea
Morcheeba’s “The Sea” emerged from late‑night 1996 sessions, with Ross and Paul Godfrey looping beats on an Atari two‑inch tape machine and Skye Edwards adding the vocal line. The label shelved it as a commercial single, but Channel 4’s reality show...
Basement Share “The Way I Feel” Off First Album in 8 Years
British post‑hardcore band Basement announced their first album in eight years, titled "Wired," slated for release on May 8. The group has already issued two singles and most recently shared the video for "The Way I Feel," a track about confronting...
Album Review – Leah Blevins – “All Dressed Up”
Leah Blevins’ new album *All Dressed Up* arrives with Dan Auerbach at the production helm, delivering a lush, 1970s‑inspired soundscape that leans heavily on vintage instrumentation. The record features country stalwarts such as Paul Franklin, Russ Pahl and David Rawlings,...
Despised Icon Won ‘Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year’ Juno Award for ‘Shadow Work’
Canadian metal veterans Despised Icon captured the Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year with their 2025 release Shadow Work. The album triumphed over Counterparts, Cryptopsy, Silverstein and Unreqvited in a tightly contested field. Shadow Work marks the band’s...
Blackpink’s Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency ‘Viva La Lisa’
Blackpink’s Lisa announced a four‑night Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in November 2026, making her the first K‑pop artist to secure a Vegas residency. The performances are slated for November 13‑14 and 27‑28, following her solo album Alter Ego, which debuted at...
Green Seagull
Green Seagull’s new album Smoke and Mirrors continues the band’s devotion to 1960s‑era psych‑pop, marrying baroque‑inflected organ swells with bright, kaleidoscopic melodies. The record leans toward the melancholy elegance of The Left Banke and The Zombies rather than the sun‑burnt...
Guilt Trip Announce New Album ‘Armour Of Angels’
Guilt Trip announced their third full‑length album, Armour of Angels, due June 5 on Roadrunner Records. The record follows 2023’s Severance and incorporates three tracks from the earlier God Forgives EP. A new single, “No Love Lost,” showcases a heavier, more...
ALBUM REVIEW: Big Harp Lives with ‘Runs to Blue’
Big Harp released *Runs to Blue*, their first album since 2015, marking an 11‑year gap. The LA‑based duo, Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney, channel fifteen years of marriage, parenting, and musical evolution into a folk‑inflected record. Critics note the album’s...
The Nightmarish Sounds of Squid Game Composer Jung Jae-Il: ‘Having No Identity Very Much Defines My Identity’
South Korean composer Jung Jae‑il, famed for the discordant recorder motif in Netflix’s record‑breaking Squid Game, is leveraging his unconventional, improvisation‑driven style to dominate global concert stages. After sell‑out shows at London’s Barbican and Carnegie Hall, he will debut in...
New Hardcore Unit KILL CHAIN (A MOURNING STAR, BAYONET DISMEMBERMENT, COMEBACK KID) Announced
Hardcore supergroup Kill Chain announced, uniting guitarists from A Mourning Star, Bayonet Dismemberment and vocalist Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid. The lineup was revealed via a new Instagram account, with a demo promised for spring 2026. Each member’s primary bands remain active: Comeback Kid will appear at...
TTSSFU, Live at Future Yard: A High-Octane Homecoming
Tasmin Stephens, performing as TTSSFU, capped a trans‑Atlantic tour with a high‑octane show at Birkenhead’s Future Yard, supported by Manchester alt‑country band Wyatt. The set blended shoegaze, punk and pop, showcasing her genre‑defying style and recent Radio 6 exposure. The packed...
The BVs Get Remixed by Mark Reeder
The BVs have teamed up with veteran remixer Mark Reeder and producer Martyn Schmidt for a new remix album titled *Warped*, slated for release on April 18, 2026 through the KUS label. Reeder, known for his work with Factory Records...
AI Lectures, Old West Folk Heroes and Mark Twain: What Is Bob Dylan up to Joining Patreon?
Bob Dylan, now 84, has launched a Patreon called "Lectures from the Grave," charging $5 a month for access to a mix of AI‑generated lectures, historical anecdotes, and short stories. The content, ranging from Wild Bill Hickok to a fictional...
Club 8 Release There Is a Light That Seems to Go Out
Swedish indie outfit Club 8 has dropped a new ballad‑oriented pop single, swapping their recent upbeat bangers for a softer, vocal‑centric sound that leans on shimmering guitars and delicate synths. The track, titled “There is a Light That Seems to Go...
Robber Robber Drop New Year’s Eve Video
Robber Robber released a new New Year’s Eve video that showcases their experimental song structures and trip‑hop‑infused drumming. The track features Nina’s layered vocals weaving through snapping rhythms, blurring the line between a video cut and a potential album version....