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Jack White unveils solo album “Frozen Charlotte” for July release
Jack White announced his forthcoming solo record “Frozen Charlotte,” scheduled to drop on July 10 via Third Man Records. The news was broken by UNCUT and corroborated by The Needle Drop, confirming both the album title and release date.
Transmissions at Big Ears :: Thurston Moore and Kramer
Transmissions returns with a special episode featuring underground icons Thurston Moore and Kramer, hosted by Tyler Wilcox. The pair will release their collaborative album *They Came Like Swallows – Seven Requiems for the Children of Gaza* on May 1 via Ethan Miller’s Silver Current Records. Ahead of their live set at this week’s Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, they discuss the new record, their long‑standing artistic partnership, and a legendary Butthole Surfers‑Alex Chilton incident. The interview kicks off the outlet’s coverage of Big Ears 2026.
Young Fresh Fellows Return with Playful, Restless ‘Loft’
Young Fresh Fellows have issued their first full‑length album in four decades, titled *Loft*, recorded at Wilco’s Loft studio during a pause in their 40th‑anniversary tour. The record features guest contributions from Neko Case and Peter Buck, adding baroque‑pop texture to the...
Xylitol – Blumenfantasie
Catherine Backhouse, performing as Xylitol, released her second Planet Mu album *Blumenfantasie*, a jungle‑driven record that fuses 1990s‑era breakbeats with synth‑pop, Krautrock and ambient textures. The album revisits classic tracks like “Chromophoria” and “Lights” while branching into trip‑hop (“Mirjana”), ambient...
Sicilian Opera Sacks Conductor over Jeffrey Epstein Links
Teatro Massimo in Palermo dismissed French conductor Frédéric Chaslin after email correspondence linking him to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. Chaslin, who was slated to lead a May performance of Aida, denied any wrongdoing and cited a law‑office investigation that found no complaints or charges....
Alex Koo Trio at Pizza Express Dean Street
Belgian pianist Alex Koo made his UK debut with his trio at Pizza Express Dean Street, delivering a program that blended Flemish and Japanese jazz sensibilities. The set highlighted the mournful composition “Jonass,” featuring sudden silences to evoke grief, and...
Defying Decay ‘Synthetic Sympathy’ | Track By Track
Defying Decay’s third album, Synthetic Sympathy, is dissected track‑by‑track by frontman Jay Poom Euarchukiati, revealing a bold blend of Asian musical motifs, heavy‑rock aggression, and pop sensibilities. The band eschewed any advertising spend, yet the record attracted BBC attention, underscoring the power...
Marathi “Pop Culture” Festival Rada to Spotlight the Language’s Hip-Hop and Pop Stars
The inaugural Rada pop‑culture festival will take place in Pune on March 28‑29, spotlighting Marathi hip‑hop, pop, comedy, poetry and digital creators. Organized by Marathi content firm BhaDiPa, the event features over a dozen artists, including Spotify viral stars Yung...
Penelope Trappes Recruits Julia Holter, Midwife, Gazelle Twin, and More for 'OPVS NOVUM: A Requiem Reworked'
Penelope Trappes announced OPVS NOVUM: A Requiem Reworked, slated for release on May 29 via One Little Independent. The album revisits every track from her 2025 record A Requiem, reinterpreted by ten guest artists including Julia Holter, Midwife, Gazelle Twin,...
Rave Culture: A New Era Review – High Energy Testimonial to the UK’s Dance Revolution
Rave Culture: A New Era is a Spanish documentary that chronicles the United Kingdom’s 1980s‑1990s rave explosion, featuring testimonies from legends like Fabio, the Hartnoll brothers, Slipmatt and Goldie. It showcases the scene’s logistical tricks to evade police, the shift...
Judas Priest Announces ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ Reissue
British heavy‑metal icons Judas Priest announced a 50th‑anniversary reissue of their 1976 album *Sad Wings of Destiny*. The deluxe set will feature newly remixed and remastered versions sourced from the original multitrack tapes, plus audiophile‑grade pressings, all overseen by longtime...
Fcukers’ Ö: The Sonic Pulse of the Summer
New York duo Fcukers have released their debut full‑length album Ö, a 28‑minute burst of high‑octane electronic music. Produced with Kenny Beats, the record fuses 90s house, jungle, and UK garage influences while delivering razor‑sharp vocals from Shanny Wise. Guest...
Get To Know… Ain’t
South London indie outfit Ain’t, formed in 2024, is gaining momentum on the UK live circuit with a sound that fuses lo‑fi grunge, Midwest emo and dream‑pop. The five‑piece—Hanna Baker Darch, George Ellerby, Ed Randall, Joe Lockstone and Isaac Griffiths—draws...
BTS and Jimmy Fallon Surprising Fans Is Both Adorable and Hilarious
BTS made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, catching unsuspecting fans mid‑recording of the group’s new single “SWIM.” The segment staged fans in a room to film themselves singing, only for the door to open onto the K‑pop...
BTS Netflix Comeback Concert Pulls 18.4 Million Viewers Globally
BTS streamed a one‑hour comeback concert on Netflix that reached 18.4 million viewers across 190 countries. The event marked the first time all seven members performed together since their 2022 military hiatus and kicked off an 82‑date world tour.
The Soft Power of BTS
BTS has re‑emerged after a four‑year military hiatus with the new album “Arirang,” released alongside a Netflix‑streamed concert and documentary. The record signals a deliberate return to Korean cultural roots while showcasing the members’ evolution into their late twenties and...
9 Tracks That Live in the Same Neighbourhood as Khruangbin
The article curates ten tracks that share Khruangbin’s laid‑back, psychedelic funk vibe, ranging from 1970s soul to 2024 global‑fusion releases. It highlights songs by Cymande, Skinshape, Orions Belte, LA LOM, Glass Beams, Kikagaku Moyo, YĪN YĪN, BALTHVS, and a Khruangbin...
One of Metal’s Biggest Bands Soundtrack a Fist-Fight Featuring Bruce Campbell as Satan in the New Episode of Invincible, and...
Amazon Prime’s animated series *Invincible* featured Slayer’s iconic 1986 track “Raining Blood” during a climactic Hell‑level fight, with Bruce Campbell portraying Satan. The episode, titled “Hurm,” introduces an original storyline not found in the comic source material, expanding the show’s...
Ranking Paul McCartney's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' Songs
Paul McCartney’s *Wings at the Speed of Sound* arrived on March 26, 1976, marking the only full‑lineup Wings record. The album produced two major singles—"Silly Love Songs" and "Let ’Em In"—with the former dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for five non‑consecutive weeks. McCartney deliberately spread...
Symphonies From Destruction: Kinshasa in Action by KinAct
KinAct, a Kinshasa‑based street art collective, released their debut LP *Kinshasa in Action* on Nyege Nyege Tapes, turning discarded city materials into a full‑blown industrial soundscape. The album was born from a 2022 residency in Kampala, where the group transformed...
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart & The Mothers Of Invention’s Bongo Fury Reviewed: Deluxe Reissue of the Pair’s Impromptu Tour of...
The 50th‑anniversary edition of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s 1975 “Bongo Fury” arrives as a six‑disc, 57‑track box set, presenting the complete two‑night Austin concerts and a trove of unreleased studio outtakes. New material includes the vocal session “Born To...
Stella Donnelly, Live in Manchester: A Masterclass in Pink
Stella Donnelly brought her third album, Love and Fortune, to Manchester, delivering a one‑hour set that mixed early classics, under‑appreciated tracks from Flood, and fresh songs from the new record. The pink‑lit stage and multi‑instrumental band created a dynamic atmosphere, highlighted by...
Kristin Hersh Shares New Song "Sundial" Plus Details of a UK/EU Tour in the Fall
Kristin Hersh has unveiled "Sundial," a shadowy, cello‑rich track that serves as the first glimpse of her 12th solo album, slated for release on Fire Records later this year. The song drops ahead of the opening night of her US...
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker, the Kansas City‑born alto saxophonist who died at 34, pioneered bebop in the 1940s, reshaping jazz’s harmonic and rhythmic language. The blog spotlights two recent releases: the historic 1953 live concert “Jazz at Massey Hall,” featuring Parker with...
Protect Ya Neck! Wu-Tang Clan as They’ve Never Been Seen Before – in Pictures
Photographer Eddie Otchere spent a decade assembling a rare collection of unpublished portraits of the Wu‑Tang Clan and other hip‑hop legends, culminating in the photozine “Wu‑Tang 4 + 1 More.” The archive includes nine distinct images of each clan member, plus candid shots of...
Natalie Marlin on The Chemical Brothers’ Hanna OST
Natalie Marlin’s latest Low Culture Essay examines the 2011 film *Hanna* and its unlikely soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers, arguing that the score has become a touchstone for her evolving trans identity. The electronic duo, known for festival‑ready anthems, delivered...
Nomad War Machine / Susan Alcorn - Contra Madre (VG+, 2026)
Susan Alcorn, the pioneering pedal‑steel free‑jazz artist, died unexpectedly in 2025, leaving behind a planned collaboration with Philadelphia improvisational metal duo Nomad War Machine. The resulting album, Contra Madre, released by VG+ Records in early 2026, fuses Alcorn’s western swing...
Is This All There Is? EP
Anna Calvi’s new EP *Is This All There Is?* arrives as a four‑track collection blending two originals with two covers, featuring high‑profile guests Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius and Matt Berninger. Inspired by her recent transition to motherhood, the record serves as a...
Beetle
PC Music’s first new release since 2023 arrives as GRRL’s experimental album *Beetle*. The North Carolina producer fuses hyper‑experimental textures with club‑floor rhythms, delivering tracks like “Moire” and the 180 BPM “Beetle (Wildlife Hypercolor)”. The record is sold as a tongue‑in‑cheek...
97 EP
Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux drops the _97_ EP, a collaboration with longtime partner DJ Dacel recorded in a four‑hour session. The project leans heavily on old‑school hip‑hop aesthetics, featuring jazz trumpets, record scratches, and deconstructed bossa‑nova percussion to evoke nostalgia. Lyrically,...
BTS’s ‘Arirang’ Concert Pulls 18.4 Million Netflix Viewers, All 14 Tracks Top Spotify Global Chart
BTS’s live comeback concert streamed on Netflix attracted 18.4 million global viewers, while all 14 songs from their new album ‘Arirang’ simultaneously topped Spotify’s daily global chart. The dual achievement marks the group’s most powerful return since their military hiatus and...
Memoryy – “Memory From A Dream”
Memoryy, the synth‑pop project of Shaun Hettinger, has dropped the single “Memory From A Dream,” a bright, hook‑laden track that blends shimmering arpeggios with distorted bass lines. The song serves as the lead preview for the forthcoming album *Exit Interview*,...
Reduction in Force – “Compromise”
Mike Mills’ latest single “Compromise” caps the six‑track “Second Act” series under his Reduction in Force project, delving into the psychological strain of a corporate lawyer’s career. The track pairs punchy drums and twangy guitars with Mills’ debonair vocals, moving...
Future Islands Announce New Rarities Compilation Album, Share Double Single “Sail” And “Find Love”
Future Islands announced a rarities compilation titled "From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth" to mark their 20th anniversary. The album, due May 22 on 4AD, features 20 tracks ranging from early 2009 EP cuts to...
Turnpike Troubadours Offer New Dates for 2026 Tour
The Turnpike Troubadours have unveiled an expanded 2026 North American tour, adding more than 30 dates across the United States and Canada. The itinerary supports their award‑winning album *The Price of Admission* and includes high‑profile shows with the reunited Cross...
Can't Buy Me Love Broke Multiple Beatles Firsts
The Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" was... First Beatles single with 1 member on lead. First time Paul McCartney tried to write a 12-bar blues riff. First song the group recorded outside the UK. One of the first pop songs to start with the...
Penelope Trappes Assembles Star Artists for Requiem Reworked
Penelope Trappes recruits Julia Holter, Midwife, Gazelle Twin, and more for 'OPVS NOVUM: A Requiem Reworked' https://t.co/QPkcTeXZb7
‘Tonight Show’ Warm-Up Act Apologizes to BTS for North Korea Crack at Taping | Report
Seth Herzog, the warm‑up act for The Tonight Show, made a joke implying a BTS member was from North Korea, prompting immediate backlash from the group’s fanbase. Fans flooded social media demanding an apology before the live taping. Herzog later...
Jake & Heeseung's K‑Pop Collab Nominated for iHeartRadio
Wait... Jake and Heeseung's collaboration with Flo Rida and Paul Russell is up for Favorite K-Pop Collab at the iHeartRadio Music Awards tonight... what happens if they win...
Authentic Storytelling Beats Money for Media Coverage
The secret weapon every great artist has that gets them more media coverage than money ever could. https://t.co/UBBuwKsiTK
Nene H ~ Second Skin
Nene H’s sophomore album “Second Skin” turns a breakup narrative into a triumphant electronic statement, pairing industrial beats with a newly muscular visual identity. The record opens with the club‑ready single “Cradle,” echoing Nitzer Ebb’s pounding rhythm, and weaves through...
Aaliyah and DMX Reunite on “Come Back in One Piece”
Aaliyah and DMX performing "Come Back in One Piece" from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack. https://t.co/PbFInpOADp
Phil Manzanera's Midwest “Words and Music” Showcase
Phil Manzanera brings "An Evening Of Words And Music" to the Midwest this May. A Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with a life story this rich deserves exactly this kind of platform. https://t.co/sb5LVp3qkH
Kelsey Dower Transforms Ancestry and Memory Into Sonic Power on “Massacre”
Kelsey Dower released "Massacre," a single that fuses symphonic orchestration with metal aggression, serving as a preview of her forthcoming album Rebirth. The track employs tribal‑inspired percussion, sweeping strings, and choral textures while Dower shifts between operatic vocals and raw...
Hermanos Espinoza Are Seeking to Cement Their Legacy with Debut LP, 'Linaje'
Hermanos Espinoza released their debut LP, Linaje, on Friday, delivering a 15‑track blend of new‑wave norteño that mixes accordion‑driven melodies with rock‑like energy. The Texas‑border quintet, led by brothers Joel and Leonel, built buzz at SXSW’s De Los showcase, where the...
Great Production, But
You can’t cool your way into RnB & Soul music. The production is dope… Jack’s approach was off New #RapLifeReview on Apple Music & YouTube
The Knife's Olof Dreijer Shares Colorful New Video for 'Echoed Dafnino'
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of electronic duo The Knife, has released a vibrant new video for the lead single "Echoed Dafnino" from his debut solo album Loud Bloom. The track features Cairo‑based Sudanese vocalist MaMan, while the visual was...
BTS “SWIM” Variants Fill Entire US iTunes Top Ten
Various versions of BTS' "SWIM" have taken over the entire Top 10 of the U.S. @iTunes Top Songs Chart 1. Jung Kook Alternate Cover 2. Jimin Alt Cover 3. Suga Cover 4. V Cover 5. Jin Cover 6. RM Cover 7. J-Hopes Cover 8. Original (on 'ARIRANG') 9. Instrumental 10....
K-Pop Band BTS Performed Two Songs From New Album ‘ARIRANG’ at the Guggenheim on Wednesday Morning
BTS staged an exclusive two‑song performance at New York’s Guggenheim Museum on March 25, showcasing “SWIM” and “2.0” from their newly released album ARIRANG. About 150 invited fans watched the show in the museum’s iconic rotunda, with phones barred to preserve...
Excited for Stephen At Home's Post‑Late Show Adventure
I’m obsessed with @stephenathome’s post-Late Show gig. What a gift to him and to all of us. I can’t wait to see what they do with Tom Bombadil and Goldberry.
ALL_H_OURS Drops Standout Album and Viral Video
So @ALL_H_OURS might be the next one to watch. This new video is crazy and their newest album is really strong — I've listened to it the full way through several times Excited to see where they're going https://t.co/0ud398ISoN