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George Harrison’s ‘Something’ Crowned Beatles’ Greatest Love Song
George Harrison’s 1969 ballad “Something,” originally released on the Abbey Road album, has been hailed as the Beatles’ greatest love song. The track topped charts upon release and has earned lasting critical acclaim, cementing Harrison’s reputation alongside Lennon and McCartney.
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 audiences, alongside other legacy acts such as Paul Simon and James Taylor. The move reflects Tanglewood’s strategic push to rejuvenate its demographic profile while preserving its classic‑music heritage. The announcement underscores a larger industry trend of legacy venues courting multi‑generational fans.
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.
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 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....
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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...
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...
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 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 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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, 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 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tate McRae captured four major trophies—including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year—at the 2026 Juno Awards Gala in Hamilton. The ceremony also featured a wave of first‑time winners and landmark performances that signal a shifting Canadian music landscape.
Sweet Pill, a Philadelphia emo band, has dropped its sophomore record “There’s Still a Glow” after a challenging creative process. Lead vocalist Zayna Youssef battled writer’s block and anxiety, eventually turning to therapy and collaborative songwriting to finish the album....
South London collective mry released their debut EP ‘hi loving’ on Half Normal Records, delivering five shoegaze‑inflected tracks that navigate longing, memory, and emotional tension. The record blends delicate vocals with swelling guitars, culminating in a textured, call‑and‑response finale that...
On March 25, 2026 the Indian Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with YouTube to bring folk, tribal and traditional musicians onto the digital platform. The agreement will equip artists with training in content creation, channel management, monetization,...
The 2026 APRA Music Awards nominees were announced, featuring Australian heavyweights such as Tame Impala, Rosé, Ninajirachi and a host of emerging talent. Fifty‑two first‑time nominees are on the list, with seven artists receiving dual nominations and five songs competing for...
Jon Dee Graham, the Austin‑based singer‑songwriter known for his raw, autobiographical folk‑rock, died at 67 after a fatal fall on March 27. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released five solo albums and contributed to the influential...
Apple Music’s weekly Classical chart is overwhelmingly populated by Johann Sebastian Bach, with Yunchan Lim’s Goldberg Variations taking the top spot. Nine of the ten entries feature Bach either directly or through Bach‑inspired works, underscoring the composer’s streaming dominance. The list...
Aja Monet, Los Angeles‑based blues poet and songwriter, is preparing to debut her new album “The Color of Rain,” a surrealist‑infused jazz project, at Carnegie Hall this spring. The album, inspired by historical surrealism’s response to fascism, tackles love, resistance,...
Iconic Argentine rock group Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. concerts this summer, performing June 24 in Irving, Texas, and July 1 in Hollywood, Florida. Ticket presales begin March 31 for Citi cardmembers, with general sales opening April 3 via LiveNation. The shows are part...
Mark Turner’s new ECM album Patternmaster showcases his understated yet intense approach, featuring a quartet of tenor sax, trumpet, bass, and drums without a chordal instrument. The record leans on intricate melodic and rhythmic patterns, weaving complex time signatures and...
Brazilian experimental guitarist Carlos Ferreira and Korean composer Dasom Baek released *Unbalance*, a four‑track album created entirely through live, improvised sessions. Recorded separately in Porto Alegre and Seoul, the work blends electric guitar, live electronics via the open‑source ppooll platform,...
Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...
Empress Of released the ethereal single “Dream House,” a song born from the loss of her family home in the 2025 California wildfires and written on a Norwegian fjord. The track blends delicate piano with airy vocals, signaling a thematic...
