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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.
German thrash icons Kreator delivered a theatrically charged performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on March 27, 2026, complete with a severed demon head, inflatable gargoyles and extensive pyrotechnics. The show was bookended by aggressive opening acts NAILS, EXODUS and CARCASS, each delivering high‑intensity sets that set the tone. Kreator’s 85‑minute set mixed classic anthems like “Pleasure To Kill” with newer material such as “Violent Revolution,” while staging tricks—including flaming guitars and giant wicker men—pushed the band toward arena‑level spectacle. Critics noted the production could help the veteran thrash act break into larger venues and compete with contemporary metal showmakers.
London‑based indie outfit Gently Tender announced a new EP, “This Was Once Fields,” slated for release on 22 May 2026 via TODO Records. The five‑track collection follows their 2022 debut album and includes the freshly released single “A Mound A Field,”...
British indie‑rock band Wolf Alice appeared as the musical guest on the debut episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering two tracks from their 2025 BRIT‑Award‑nominated album “The Clearing.” Their set featured the soaring “White Horses” and the delicate “Leaning...
Baltimore‑based band Pearl is set to release its debut LP Love and Grief on April 20 through 20/20 Records. Frontwoman Sienna Cureton‑Mahoney explains the name Pearl captures the clash between a polished gem and the group’s raw, aggressive sound. The...
South Korean supergroup BTS released 'Arirang' to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200, moving 641,000 equivalent album units. The week includes 532,000 pure sales and 208,000 vinyl copies, marking the largest first‑week sales for a group since 2013.
British jungle producer Nia Archives has dropped her first solo single since the 2024 debut album Silence Is Loud, unveiling the provocative track “Danger.” The song, which she describes as an X‑rated anthem, delves into sexuality and self‑expression, signaling a bold...
Bosnian satirist Dr. Nele Karajlić alleges in his new book *Solunska 28* that the Yugoslav socialist state deliberately engineered the 1980s rock scene to channel youth energy, suppress nationalism and create a shared cultural identity. He cites covert directives to youth...
In early 1975 Kraftwerk released the 22‑minute track “Autobahn,” a groundbreaking electronic composition that fused Moog synthesizers, flute, and recorded road sounds. The song’s length and futuristic texture reshaped pop conventions and put Germany on the global music map. Its...
Norwegian singer‑songwriter Simen Mitlid has launched “It’s Okay,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, marking a fresh artistic chapter. The indie‑rock/folk track blends melancholic lyrics with lush vocal harmonies and cinematic string arrangements. Its lyrical focus centers on the...
Chvrches reunited onstage for the first time in nearly three years, debuting the new song “Conman” at Robert Smith’s Teenage Cancer Trust concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The performance was part of a star‑studded lineup that also included Garbage,...
Indiana‑born singer‑songwriter Taylor Bickett, now based in Nashville, has dropped her new single “Wild Dogs,” a folk‑pop track that serves as a preview of her forthcoming debut album. The song’s lyrical metaphor compares fearful human relationships to wild dogs that...
Joni Mitchell was honored with the 2026 Juno Awards lifetime achievement award at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, and made a rare public appearance to perform a medley of her classics. She joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell for a rousing...
Kompakt released Pop Ambient 2026, the 26th edition of its long‑running ambient compilation series. Curated by co‑founder Wolfgang Voigt, the album features 18 tracks from 19 artists and runs just over 101 minutes. The collection debuted in December and is available across...
Unwed Sailor, a post‑rock/dream‑pop act from Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced the upcoming release of their eleventh album, High Remembrance, slated for May 8 via Current Taste, the imprint of founding member Johnathon Ford. The lead single, “West Coast Prism,” blends crisp guitar...
Brooklyn singer‑songwriter Wendy Eisenberg is set to release a self‑titled album on April 3 through indie label Joyful Noise Recordings. The announcement follows two earlier singles, “Meaning Business” and “Old Myth Dying,” and introduces “Vanity Paradox” as the final pre‑album track....
Berlin indie rock group Hanemoon has released the single “Rain” from their forthcoming untitled album recorded in 2025. The track blends textured dreamy indie rock with folk influences, featuring warm guitar tones and emotive vocals reminiscent of early Travis. Recording...
Brighton‑based post‑punk outfit Ranting has dropped their new single “Snakes & Ladders,” a gritty garage‑rock track that lampoons modern economic anxiety. The song juxtaposes razor‑sharp guitars with tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics about generational wealth gaps, even noting a Freddo now costs £1...
Jay Sean’s "Down" featuring Lil Wayne is now Diamond in the U.S., marking 10 million units sold. The global hit reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest crossover pop-R&B singles of its era. https://t.co/Uo67YQYpI2
The O2 arena in London has seen female headliners surge from eight shows in 2016 to 38 this year, a 300% increase. The rise includes high‑profile residencies such as Ariana Grande’s ten‑show European exclusive and six‑show runs by Raye and Olivia Dean....
Dave Rempis and his former Outskirts trio finally released their long‑shelved recordings as the album *Orbital* on Aerophonic Records. The music, rescued from a hard‑drive crash that erased the original multitrack files, uses a rough stereo mix to present reworked...
There is a recently rediscovered @TheBandCracker outake from the album Greenland "I Know Your Sister She's Big In Japan." It'll be on the Vinyl release this summer. Just in time for the new flowering of friendship between Japan and...
Producer DJ Khaled showcased an early pair of the Travis Scott × Jordan CJ1 T‑Rexx “Green Spark” on social media just before its public release. The sneaker, featuring electric‑green leather on a black base, marks Scott’s first fully original Jordan silhouette and...
Willie Nelson’s 2026 Fourth of July Picnic poster was revealed to be AI‑generated, prompting immediate criticism from fans and visual artists. The AI image contained obvious errors, such as a six‑fingered hand and eight tuning pegs on Nelson’s guitar Trigger....
The Used staged a one‑off concert at Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall, backed by the Metropolitan Orchestra, as the finale of their 25th‑anniversary world tour. Dressed in all white, the band delivered re‑imagined versions of classics such as “Let it...
No Neil Peart but she is great and awesome to see them back on stage.
Postcop, a Canadian indie rock trio, released their self‑titled EP in summer 2025, spotlighting the single “Seeing Ghosts.” The track blends dreamy guitars with lush, Memoryhouse‑style vocals, creating a sun‑soaked, reflective mood. Positive coverage from niche music blogs highlights the...
the Sun Ra: Do The Impossible documentary is airing on WHUT-TV in Maryland in 10 minutes, I'm seated
Taylor Swift was crowned Artist of the Year and took home seven awards at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, while Kendrick Lamar swept all hip‑hop categories and also earned Artist of the Year. The ceremony highlighted a...
Fields Ohio returns with a genre‑spanning album that fuses 1990s trance, trip‑hop, sit‑ar riffs, and a resurging ukulele sound. The record weaves modern nostalgia with visual references to Norman Rockwell, creating a melancholic yet upbeat listening experience. Tracks shift from classic...
Australian neo‑soul quartet Hiatus Kaiyote will celebrate their 15th anniversary with a one‑night‑only concert at the Sydney Opera House on July 12. The performance will span their catalogue from the breakthrough 2012 debut *Tawk Tomahawk* to the 2024 album *Love...
If you are in L.A. and haven't seen David Byrne's 'Here Lies Love' at the Taper yet, what are you waiting for? Final show is next Sunday. Here's my @Variety preview story, ICYMI... ‘Here Lies Love’: Byrne and Director Snehai...
London‑based duo The Femcels have dropped their debut album *I Have to Get Hotter*, a hyperpop‑infused collection that fuses glitchy electronic beats with indie‑rock sensibilities. Produced by Bassvictim’s Ike, the record showcases a wide emotional range, from tongue‑in‑cheek party anthems...
Anthony Fantano critiques Jay‑Z’s recent GQ interview as a shallow, promotional piece that avoids probing questions. He notes that the rapper steers the conversation, offering vague philosophical remarks while glossing over the recent Busby lawsuit and his billionaire status. Fantano...
R.E.M.'s 1991 single “Shiny Happy People” became a worldwide Top‑10 hit but was performed live only twice—once in Spain on March 20, 1991 and again on Saturday Night Live on April 13, 1991—before being removed from setlists. The limited appearances stemmed from guest vocalist...
Paul McCartney banned phones at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, creating a phone‑free concert experience for his intimate two‑night run. He later posted a Dropbox archive of photos and videos on Reddit under the handle u/paulmccartney, urging fans to share the...
The March 2026 edition of Hidden Gems highlights emerging electropop artist Tiffany Day, whose second project HALO arrives on April 3, and revisits SPELLLING’s critically praised album Portrait of My Heart, a year after its release. The newsletter also curates a...
Teller Bank$ drops his sophomore LP *Hate Island* on March 29, 2026, delivering 17 tracks of adventurous, sample‑rich hip‑hop. The album follows the critically praised 2025 record *DRUG$$$* and showcases a broader palette of flows, vocal deliveries, and lyrical depth....
Legendary West Coast house producer DJ Dan, born Dan Wherrett, has died at an estimated age of 55‑57, though the cause remains undisclosed. Over a four‑decade career he helped shape the underground rave scene in California, co‑founded the Funky Tekno...
Laura Nyro’s 1968 sophomore album *Eli And The Thirteenth Confession* marked a turning point in her career, granting her unprecedented creative control after moving to Columbia. The record featured unconventional packaging—fragrant lyric sheets and a self‑portrait sleeve—and blended jazz, soul,...
Melanie Martinez’s fourth studio album, HADES, captured 67% of the votes in Billboard’s weekly fan‑voted poll, outpacing releases from Conan Gray, RAYE, Charlie Puth and Miley Cyrus. The 18‑track alt‑pop record dropped on March 27, supported by singles “Possession” and...
Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things will extend its cultural footprint with an immersive concert tour featuring the Emmy‑winning score by composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. The live show will trace music from the series’ 2016 opening theme through the...
Hip‑hop mogul 50 Cent reignited his long‑running feud with former executive Jimmy Henchman by posting Instagram captions claiming Henchman was stabbed in prison. Henchman, serving a life sentence, publicly denied any such attack, insisting he has never been involved in violence...
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Chuquimamani‑Condori used Nashville’s WNXP radio to debut a batch of unreleased tracks, including covers of Bob Seger, Jason Aldean and Vince Gill, alongside Andean folk reinterpretations. During the broadcast they announced their next Los Thuthanaka project, _Waq'a_, a three‑track instrumental suite...
Suggest you take another look at the first-week chart results (and ticket sales) before you dare call BTS’ success “subcultural”
Cam’ron recently told Complex that he doubts he and former Roc‑A‑Fella partner Dame Dash will reconcile anytime soon. He praised Dash’s early support but said the feud remains because neither side wants to air grievances online. The tension dates back...
Stevie Wonder, Coolio, and LV performing "Gangsta's Paradise" at the '95 Billboard Music Awards https://t.co/VJt9EF3pig
In 1993 AC DC recorded “Big Gun” for the Arnold Schwarzenegger film *Last Action Hero*, and the track became the band’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Album Rock Tracks chart. The song later earned the 1995 APRA award for Most Performed Australian Work Overseas...
Jimmy Page posted the original home demo of Led Zeppelin’s "Ten Years Gone" to his YouTube channel, offering a raw glimpse of the track that later appeared on the 1975 double‑album Physical Graffiti. The demo was recorded in 1973 at...
Robyn has dropped ‘Sexistential’, her first studio album in eight years, on her own Konichiwa Records. The record foregrounds her IVF journey and life as a single mother, while underscoring her shift to full IP control, prompting industry talk about...
Joe Diffie, the 1990s country star known for “Pickup Man,” died on March 29, 2020, at age 61. After early setbacks—including bankruptcy and a stint at Gibson Guitar—he broke through as a demo singer and secured a record deal with Epic...
