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.
Royal Blush – “Ur Cure”
Royal Blush, a Jersey City indie rock outfit, has dropped the single “Ur Cure,” the first taste of their forthcoming EP *From Where We’re From*. The track marries jangly, nostalgic alt‑rock guitar work with a punchy modern grunge edge, while vocalist Allison Heckart delivers raw, confessional lyrics about toxic romance and lingering youth trauma. The EP is part of a double‑EP project slated for a summer release, and “Ur Cure” is already featured on Obscure Sound’s Emerging Singles Spotify playlist, expanding the band’s streaming footprint.
Cigarettes for Breakfast – ‘Colour Wheel’ EP
Cigarettes for Breakfast’s new EP “colour wheel” drops as a seven‑track, psychedelic shoegaze collection that follows their 2025 LP “Slow Motion.” Founder Matt Whiteford spent three years layering tape‑speed tricks, reverse effects and fuzz to craft a blend of hazy...
Chris Aschman – “Triangles”
Chris Aschman’s new single “Triangles,” released March 26, 2026, is the third track from his debut album Volcanic. The song blends modern jazz fusion with a calypso‑inspired 3/4 groove, featuring a trumpet‑driven lead that explores a more introspective side of...
SMIC – ‘Loge’
Falmouth, MA‑based solo artist SMIC releases *loge*, a self‑recorded album marking four decades of musical creation. The record fuses the artist’s DIY punk‑rock origins with a wide palette ranging from post‑punk energy to classic rock melodies. Tracks such as “Hold”...
Mushroom-Fueled Show Clinches Record Deal
Camper Van Beethoven? Our future A&R guy couldn't quite convince the bosses at the label to sign us, but coincidentally the two top radio promo guys accidentally went to a Camper Van Beethoven show on mushrooms. We were...
J. Cole's No‑Interview Strategy Let Album Shine
turns out it was a good idea for j. cole to just let the album breathe for a few weeks before doing any interviews, and in fact probably should've just continued to not do any interviews
FKA Twigs Adds Minneapolis Stop to Body High Tour on March 27, 2026
FKA Twigs announced a new Body High Tour date at the Minneapolis Armory on March 27, 2026. The addition follows the release of her 2025 album Eusexua and underscores her reputation for avant‑garde live shows. Fans can buy tickets now, and industry...
1994: Grunge Tops Charts, Industrial Follows at #2
On this day in 1994, Soundgarden’s 'Superunknown' hits #1 on the Billboard album chart, with Nine Inch Nails’s 'The Downward Spiral' at #2. https://t.co/p23tRivNj4
3Quency On Their Collab With Nelly & Message to Their Haters On New Single “Telephone” | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, emerging act 3Quency announced a new single titled “Telephone” featuring veteran rapper Nelly. The duo used the red‑carpet interview to highlight the track’s blend of nostalgic flow and modern production. They also addressed online...
Gorgon City in The Mixmag Lab
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, electronic‑music duo Gorgon City performed live at Mixmag Lab’s London venue, Number 90 Lock. The set featured their signature house, garage, tech‑house, and bassline tracks, following warm‑up sets by Shuffa and Camille Doe. Mixmag streamed the performance, allowing...
Boys Noize B2b VTSS in the Mixmag Lab X ARC Music Festival
The Mixmag Lab staged a special back‑to‑back set by electronic veterans Boys Noize and VTSS at Chicago’s Arc Music Festival. The performance highlighted the duo’s ability to fuse pop‑culture references with gritty techno‑punk, drawing both underground and mainstream fans. ARC,...
Young Thug Started To Give Enough Of A F*ck On “Slime Season 3”
In 2016, Lyor Cohen urged Young Thug to trade his free‑form output for focused hit‑making ahead of the highly anticipated Slime Season 3 mixtape. The project’s theatrical SXSW funeral‑march rollout signaled the end of Thug’s chaotic era and introduced a more...
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds - Mutiny After Midnight
Sturgill Simpson, under his Johnny Blue Skies alter ego, released the second album Mutiny After Midnight with The Dark Clouds, opting for a strictly physical distribution model. The record sold roughly 60,000 copies in its first week and debuted at...
PICK OF THE WEEK: "Sister Dreamer"
The "Sister Dreamer" site‑specific sculpture park, curated by Ione, opens at 76th Street and Western Avenue in South Central Los Angeles on March 14, 2026 and will remain through September 2027. The project, more than a decade in the making,...
Anitta to Make Her ‘SNL’ Debut With Colman Domingo as Host
Saturday Night Live announced its April 11 episode, featuring Brazilian pop star Anitta as the musical guest and acclaimed actor Colman Domingo as host. Both are making their SNL debuts during the show’s 51st season, which follows recent appearances by Jack...
Yami Safdie and Alejandro Sanz Team Up for Sweet Ballad ‘Cuéntame’
Spanish legend Alejandro Sanz has released his first new track of 2026, a ballad titled “Cuéntame,” in partnership with emerging Argentine vocalist Yami Safdie. The duet was sparked after Safdie approached Sanz at the Premios Lo Nuestro awards and quickly moved from studio to...
CORTIS Boosts Debut EP with Three Singles
Absolutely yes at CORTIS not only having a pre-release single and lead single but also a follow-up single for their 2nd EP! So many albums are filled with great music that don't get the chance to further flourish. This is going...
How 80s Labels Manipulated Radio to Push Records
Me explaining to my students what 1980s record label radio promotion staff did to get records played. https://t.co/g5x6wSsjEC
Lil Baby & Playboi Carti Tease New Music Ahead Of “Dominique”
Lil Baby is actively working on his long‑delayed album Dominique, as three new snippets surfaced on social media. The clips feature an un‑heard guest verse from Playboi Carti, marking only their second collaboration after 2025’s “Let’s Do It.” Dominique was...
BTS’ ARIRANG Review, Part 1: Stanning BTS Podcast
BTS’s first studio album in six years launched amid a fan‑focused podcast, ARIRANG Review Part 1, where hosts Kayla and Bethany dissect tracks from “Body to Body” through “Swim.” The episode highlights the album’s genre‑spanning sound, noting contributions from Western producers...
Tiny Harris Reveals What She Really Thinks About Her Sons Dissing 50 Cent
The long‑standing rivalry between 50 Cent and T.I. resurfaced in February 2024 after T.I. accused the G‑Unit founder of backing out of a Verzuz‑style showdown, sparking a series of Instagram posts and diss tracks. Their teenage sons, King and Domani Harris,...
3 Modern Country Live Performances Where the Vocals Are Better Than the Studio Version
The article spotlights three modern country live performances that outshine their studio recordings: Chris Stapleton’s acoustic rendition of “Whiskey And You,” Riley Green and Ella Langley’s duet “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and Cody Johnson’s CMA Fest performance of “The Fall.” Each artist leverages the...
Bróna McVittie Drops New Single ‘The Stolen Child’
Ulster singer‑songwriter Bróna McVittie has released the lead single “The Stolen Child”, a harp‑driven reinterpretation of Yeats’s poem, ahead of her upcoming album “Supernatural”. The track complements her newly published folklore anthology “A Way with the Fairies” and showcases production by...
Miley Cyrus To Be Honored With Innovator Award at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Miley Cyrus will be honored with the Innovator Award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. The accolade places her among a distinguished roster that includes Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2, and Beyoncé. Her...
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann Discusses ‘They Called Us Outlaws’, the Outlaw Country Documentary That Made Waves at SXSW (Exclusive)
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann previewed his decade‑long, 10‑part docuseries "They Called Us Outlaws" at SXSW with a sold‑out, 90‑minute Austin‑centric episode. The standalone prologue dives into the city’s outlaw‑country roots and features interviews with 64 artists, from Waylon Jennings‑era legends to...
Watch Mumford & Sons Play Surprise Gig at London’s Battersea Power Station for Apple’s 50th Anniversary
Apple marked its 50th anniversary with a surprise live concert at London’s Battersea Power Station, featuring folk‑rock band Mumford & Sons. The band performed a mix of classic hits and songs from their new album “Prizefighter,” while DJ Nia Archives...
Sublime Announces First New Album in 30 Years, "Until the Sun Explodes"
Sublime revealed their first new album in nearly three decades, "Until the Sun Explodes," set for release on June 12 through Atlantic Records. The record, featuring frontman Jakob Nowell, marks a rare comeback for the iconic ska‑punk band and launches...
VINNY APPICE Says His Single-Bass Drumming Technique Was 'Perfect' For BLACK SABBATH And DIO
Legendary drummer Vinny Appice explained on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation why he never switched to double‑bass drums, citing influences from John Bonham and Buddy Rich and the power of a single foot. He said the single‑bass setup was perfect for the heavy, dark...
Calvin Harris, Diplo, and More Live in Excess in Cinematic Look at the Wynn’s 2026 Lineup
Wynn Nightlife unveiled its 2026 residency slate with a 90‑second cinematic short titled “The Year of Excess.” The film, narrated by Rob Riggle, showcases surreal Las Vegas imagery and spotlights 14 in‑demand EDM acts such as Calvin Harris, Diplo, The...
Eagles Of Death Metal Announce ‘Death By Sexy’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Eagles of Death Metal announced a North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album *Death By Sexy*. The 22‑date run kicks off on August 3 in California and concludes on September 3 in Los Angeles, with additional European dates slated for November....
Les Machinchouettes Releases Krzysztof Żelichowski’s ‘Hitzli Putzli (Opera-Movie)’ Gets YouTube Release
Les Machinchouettes has launched the operatic short film “Hitzli Putzli” on YouTube, a project composed and directed by Polish creator Krzysztof Żelichowski. The EU‑sponsored co‑production, featuring Polish and Italian talent, premiered in mid‑March 2026 and follows two young people who meet on...
Stream the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Anywhere
With Taylor Swift, Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter looking set to win big, here's how to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 from anywhere. https://t.co/MGGAfevu3x
Charlie Daniels Hologram to Sing at Military Base
A holographic rendition of late country star Charlie Daniels will headline the America 250 Independence Day celebration at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on July 4, 2026. The "Legend of Charlie Daniels" show pairs the lifelike projection with a live band and guest singers...
Franz Schubert Filharmonia Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Mark Padmore, Irene Mas & Gemma Coma-Alabert
The Franz Schubert Filharmonia unveiled its 2026‑27 season, presenting four major vocal concerts between November 2026 and February 2027. Highlights include Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem under Guillermo García Calvo, Casals’ “El Pessebre” conducted by Edmon Colomer, and Schubert’s “Winterreise” featuring Mark Padmore...
Bella Voce to Present ‘Star of the Sea: Music for Mary From Colonial Guatemala’
Chicago‑based early‑music ensemble Bella Voce will stage “Star of the Sea: Music for Mary from Colonial Guatemala” on May 2 in Chicago and May 3 in Evanston. The a cappella program pairs Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Missa Ave maris stella with Marian...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American YoungBoy’ Trailer
The trailer for "American YoungBoy," a documentary directed by Nico Ballesteros, debuted on March 26, 2026, previewing a deep‑dive into rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s sold‑out Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. The film, slated for a nationwide Regal Cinemas release on...
Lettuce Cook Up Late Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Lettuce has expanded its 2025‑inspired Cook Tour with more than a dozen late‑summer 2026 dates, kicking off on August 12 in Madison, Wisconsin and concluding September 16 in Eugene, Oregon. The added leg covers major markets across the Midwest, Mountain West and...
On This Day in 2023, We Lost the Jean Shepard Duet Partner and Opry Mainstay Who Notched a String of...
Ray Pillow, the 85‑year‑old country singer best known for his 1966 top‑10 duet “I’ll Take the Dog” with Jean Shepard, died on March 26, 2023 in Nashville. He charted several modest hits in the 1960s, released 11 albums, and spent more than...
Lucy Liyou – Crisis (Identity)
San Francisco‑based Lucy Liyou is set to release her new album MR COBRA on April 17 through Orange Milk Records. The record is billed as a semi‑autobiographical theater‑music piece that revisits a high‑school romance with a predator, exploring shame, performance,...
Switch On The Light
Grace Ives’ new track “Neither You Nor I” fuses early‑2000s trip‑hop aesthetics with her signature indie‑pop vocal style. The song’s central loop feels like a retro, cosmopolitan sample, yet no source is credited, hinting at original composition or a cautious...
HYPOCRISY And PAIN's PETER TÄGTGREN Is 'Not Interested' In Using A.I. For Songwriting: 'I Don't Need To; I Have Ideas'
Swedish metal veteran Peter Tägtgren, frontman of HYPOCRISY and PAIN, told Poland’s Noise Magazine that he has no interest in using artificial‑intelligence tools for songwriting or album‑cover design. He argues AI generators are better suited for non‑musicians, such as hobbyists creating...
Robert Earl Keen Extends 2026 Then & Now Tour
Robert Earl Keen has expanded his 2026 "Then & Now" tour, adding a slate of Eastern U.S. dates from late May through August. The tour commemorates the 25th anniversary of his 1991 album Gravitational Forces and the 15th anniversary of...
A Bible Belt Track without a Pulse – It’s No Surprise Fans Hate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Song Lighter
FIFA unveiled "Lighter" as the official song for the 2026 World Cup, a collaboration between American rapper‑singer Jelly Roll, Mexican vocalist Carín León and Canadian producer Cirkut. The track leans heavily into country‑rock with a brief Spanish bridge, prompting a...
The Unyielding Season
Winterfylleth released their ninth studio album, "The Unyielding Season," reinforcing their reputation as a leading force in modern black metal. The record opens with the epic "Heroes of a Hundred Fields" and spans ten tracks, including a striking cover of...
Here’s Every Performer From Tonight’s iHeartRadio Music Awards
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards featured a packed performer lineup at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, with Ludacris hosting and receiving the Landmark Award. Taylor Swift led the nominations with nine nods, while Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter each earned eight....
D. Boon’s Death Shook Punk Rock. 40 Years Later, Minutemen Look Back.
Four decades after D. Boon’s fatal 1985 van crash, the surviving Minutemen members Mike Watt and George Hurley gathered at their Casa Hanzo studio in Los Angeles to write new material, echoing the band’s signature sound. The session highlighted Boon’s enduring...
Album-Centric Record Deals Come Under Growing Scrutiny
The music industry is re‑examining album‑centric record contracts as streaming platforms and social media prioritize single tracks. Data shows that hit singles now generate a larger share of revenue than full‑album sales, prompting labels to question the profitability of traditional...
Stray Kids Match Blackpink Star Lisa With A New Top 10 In America
South Korean boy band Stray Kids scored a #6 debut on Billboard’s Dance Digital Song Sales chart with their new single “Endless Sun,” marking their third appearance on this specific chart. The track joins two prior entries, each also reaching...
NY Cello Star Calls Time on Career
The New York Philharmonic announced that principal cellist Carter Brey will retire this summer, ending a three‑decade tenure with the orchestra. Brey, 71, has been a defining musical presence and an active participant in New York’s chamber music scene. Incoming...
Rejecting Chart Trends: A Tech Bro Critique
Name the artists. What is on the charts. You won’t cause this is classic tech bro bullshit.