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.
BTS Preview ‘Arirang’ World Tour Homecoming Show Broadcast With ‘Fire’ Trailer
South Korean boy band BTS will broadcast their Busan homecoming concert from the Arirang World Tour on June 13, offering a one‑night‑only cinema live‑viewing event worldwide. A new trailer, set to the tour’s track “Fya,” showcases high‑production dance and stage visuals. The screening coincides with ticket sales opening on the official BTS Live Viewing site. This marks BTS’s first performance at Busan Asiad Municipal Stadium since completing mandatory military service in 2022.
Roger Daltrey on His Solo Tour, the Who’s Future, Switching Drummers, and Smashed Guitars
Roger Daltrey revealed that his upcoming solo tour features more dates than the Who’s recent North American farewell run, citing the solo format as physically easier. He explained that the Who’s massive sound forces him to strain his voice, whereas...
Ariana Grande, Labrinth, Aespa & More: New Music Friday Guide
Ariana Grande unveiled the lead single “hate that i made you love me” from her forthcoming album *petal*, while K‑pop group aespa dropped their second studio effort *LEMONADE* featuring G‑DRAGON, Ty Dolla $ign and Becky G. Labrinth released “THE LIVING”...
Game Time – Song by Future & Tyla
Future and Tyla have released "Game Time," a high‑profile single tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. The track merges Future's trap sensibility with Tyla's Afropop‑R&B crossover, creating a stadium‑ready anthem. Both artists are also slated to perform at...
Chief Keef and Katy Perry Work It Out On The Remix
Chief Keef and Katy Perry have ended a decade‑long online feud by collaborating on a remix of Perry’s 2013 track “Legendary Lovers.” The two were seen hugging and dapping on TikTok on May 27, and Perry posted the new version with...
Ariana Grande Unveils ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’: Stream It Now
Ariana Grande released the lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” on May 29, kicking off promotion for her upcoming eighth studio album, *Petal*. The track, co‑produced with Max Martin and ILYA, marks her first non‑soundtrack single since 2025’s “Twilight...
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Beauty Land
Greg Mendez’s new album *Beauty Land* arrives as his first release on Dead Oceans, continuing his 15‑year habit of solitary, lo‑fi recording. The 73‑second opener “Frog” and other brief tracks showcase stark, minimalist arrangements that foreground his hushed vocals and raw...
Library Copy Do Not Remove
JJ Weihl’s third solo album as Discovery Zone, *Library Copy Do Not Remove*, transforms her pillowy art‑pop roots into an ambient space odyssey inspired by Borges’s *The Library of Babel* and the simulation hypothesis. The work was captured in a...
Young Miko Recruits Rauw Alejandro for ‘Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout’: Stream It Now
Puerto Rican rapper‑singer Young Miko released the deluxe edition of her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout, adding six new songs and her first collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on “Aquel Diciembre.” The project expands the original 2025 Do Not...
Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro Showcase Boricua Excellence on ‘Aquel Diciembre’
Puerto Rican artists Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro have released their first joint single, “Aquel Diciembre,” a tropical‑flavored track that reminisces about a December encounter. The song debuted as part of Miko’s newly issued deluxe edition, *Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout*, which...
Lewis Capaldi Honors Carers with Free Accessible Concert
Lewis Capaldi has shared the moving "Stay Love" video honouring primary caregivers, alongside news of a free, fully accessible concert for carers at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on July 28th in partnership with Carers Trust and ABLE2UK.https://t.co/P2vpH6NKxI
Waves Crashing – ‘In The Blur’
Pacific Northwest band Waves Crashing has dropped its sophomore album, In The Blur, an eight‑track collection that deepens the shoegaze‑laden alt‑rock sound of their 2025 debut Effection. The record opens with the single Feel The Glow, pairing swirling guitars with...
Salwa – “GOAT”
Salwa, an East London multidisciplinary artist, released the electro‑pop single “GOAT,” merging moody synth‑pop with traditional Middle Eastern darbuka percussion. The track reinterprets the ancient scapegoat myth while probing generational trauma, family dysfunction, and global power dynamics. Its production features...
Tom Tikka & the Missing Hubcaps – “Runaway Baby” (Feat. The Star Prairie Project)
Tom Tikka & the Missing Hubcaps teamed with The Star Prairie Project to release “Runaway Baby,” a power‑pop single that blends sunny vocal harmonies with twangy guitars and tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics about a lost lover and a vintage car. Co‑written by...
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Full Tracklist for Third Album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo has disclosed the complete 13‑song tracklist for her upcoming third album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’, slated for release on June 12. The list, posted on Instagram, divides the record into two sections—‘Girl So in Love’...
Here’s Why Fans Call Jay Wheeler Latin Music’s ‘Favorite Voice’
Puerto Rican singer‑songwriter Jay Wheeler released *La Voz Favorita* on Thursday, a 24‑track album that blends trap, reggaeton, salsa, pop‑perreo and trap‑tronica. The record revisits his Latin‑trap roots while showcasing his R&B‑infused vocal style that fans have long dubbed “the...
Role Model Announce New Album ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’
Pop artist Role Model announced his next record, “Chuck Timely & The Hourglass,” slated for release on August 7, 2024. He kicked off the campaign by mailing vintage acquaintance cards signed “Chuck Timely” and launching a matching Instagram profile. The album’s...
Luis Felber - Attawalpa
In this hour‑long TalkArt episode, host Robert Diamant chats with multi‑instrumentalist and composer Luis Felber (aka Atta Welper) about his artistic journey—from early childhood exposure to his mother’s painting, forming teenage bands, and becoming a London session musician, to co‑writing...
Ravyn Lenae Announces New Album ‘Blue Island’, Shares Single
Ravyn Lenae announced her next studio album, Blue Island, slated for release on August 7 through Atlantic Records. The announcement was accompanied by the new single “Handle,” which drops with an Andre Muir‑directed video featuring choreography by Akira Uchida. Lenae describes the project as a personal...
Starcleaner Reunion Joins Blondshell On 2026 West Coast Tour & Shares ‘Weather Instrument’ Single
Starcleaner Reunion has inked a new deal with Take Care Records and released their first single since the 2024 Cafe Life EP, "Weather Instrument." The band will serve as the opening act for Blondsmith on a West Coast tour from October 14...
Chanel Beads Share “Dust in the Wind,” Announce Fall Tour with Urika’s Bedroom, Anastasia Coope, More
Brooklyn‑based indie act Chanel Beads, the moniker of Shane Lavers, dropped a new single titled “Dust in the Wind,” co‑written with Isaac Eiger and accompanied by a Robbie Barnett‑directed video. The track precedes the artist’s sophomore album, also called Your Day...
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom Unveil Indie Album “A ? Of WHEN” Amid Anti‑Streaming Push
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom announced their joint album “A ? of WHEN,” slated for July 10 on Domino. The 10‑track record tackles online exhaustion, political chicanery and ecological concerns while rejecting streaming in favor of physical releases and live experiences.
EXCLUSIVE: JOHN BUSH Talks New ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX Classics, And Supergroup CATEGORY 7 With Metal Injection
John Bush, longtime frontman of Armored Saint and former Anthrax vocalist, announced the band’s ninth studio album, *Emotion Factory Reset*, released May 22 on Metal Blade Records. The record mixes classic heavy‑metal aggression with hard‑rock and NWOBHM touches, aiming for a...
Soul Artist Nao Yoshioka Heralds New Album With ‘Pieces Of Me’ Single Featuring Mỹ Anh
Japanese soul singer Nao Yoshioka has unveiled a new single, “Pieces Of Me,” featuring Vietnamese R&B vocalist Mỹ Anh. The track serves as the lead‑off for her forthcoming album *self*, slated for release on July 17 through Sweet Soul Records. *self*...
Underground Medicine #4
Australian underground icon Daniel Stewart reflects on a two‑decade career that spans hardcore punk, experimental noise, and post‑punk. He co‑founded Straightjacket Nation in Melbourne, later drummed for UV Race, fronted Total Control’s genre‑blending Henge Beat, and now leads Station Model...
PSYCROPTIC Announces 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' Album
PSYCROPTIC announced that its next album, The Pulse Of Annihilation, will arrive on July 17 as the band’s first full‑length release through Metal Blade Records. The record showcases a tighter compositional approach from guitarist‑songwriter Joe Haley, featuring the dual‑vocal attack of...
The 'Big 4' Of Tom Petty Albums
Tom Petty’s career is anchored by four landmark albums that defined his evolution from a modest debut to a solo icon. The 1976 self‑titled debut eventually climbed to No. 55 in the U.S. after a stronger showing in the U.K., while...
STRYPER Releases New Single 'I'm Alright (I'm Okay)'
American Christian‑metal veterans Stryper have dropped a new single, “I’m Alright (I’m Okay),” signaling the first taste of their forthcoming album slated for later this year on Frontiers Music. Frontman Michael Sweet describes the track as a hybrid of 1985‑era...
Eric Silverman
Eric Silverman's new album "Bitter Honey" follows his 2023 desert‑psychedelia record with a smoother, genre‑blending sound. Drawing on Peter Gabriel and John Cale, the project mixes prog, folk, pop and rock, bolstered by guest sax, pedal steel and synth contributions....
Album Stream: Funebrarum – “Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence”
Funebrarum, the New Jersey death‑metal outfit, drops its new album "Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence" on May 29 via Pulverised Records. Decibel Magazine streams the full record, highlighting standout tracks such as “Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)” and the...
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour
Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry announced a 2026 North American co‑headline tour supporting their joint single “Hive Mind.” The itinerary begins in September and covers major markets including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, with Superheaven and...
SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Announces 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album
Founding SLADE guitarist Dave Hill announced his first solo album, “Dirty Foot Lane,” slated for an October release on JCPL Records and partnered with publisher Notting Hill Music. The record fuses rock, blues, folk, and ambient textures while tracing Hill’s...
Ravyn Lenae Announces New Album, Shares “Handle”
Ravyn Lenae announced her third album, Blue Island, set for an August 7 release on Atlantic Records. The record reunites her with producer Dahi and features the newly dropped rock‑leaning single “Handle.” It follows 2024’s Bird’s Eye and includes earlier collaborations like “Reputation” with Dominic Fike. Lenae...
T.O.P’s Solo Album ‘Nothing to Hide’ Debuts at No. 20 on Billboard World Albums
Former BIGBANG member Choi Seung‑hyun, known as T.O.P, released his first full‑length solo album “Nothing to Hide” under his independent label TOP SPOT PICTURES. The digital‑only record entered the Billboard World Albums chart at No. 20 for the week of April 18, 2026,...
Video Premiere: Castle – “Carry Chains”
American metal outfit Castle has premiered the official video for their new single “Carry Chains,” a lead‑off from the forthcoming album Carrie Chains. The album drops on September 4 through Hammerheart Records, marking the band’s first full‑length release with the label....
Holy Wave Announce I’M DADA
Austin‑based indie rock outfit Holy Wave announced their next full‑length, i’M DADA, slated for release on July 10, 2026. The album will be issued through the respected indie label Suicide Squeeze, following the critical buzz around their latest single, which...
Riot Fest 2026 Lineup: Tool, Nas, Alanis, Iggy, Sex Pistols AND PiL, Bright Eyes, Pixies, Angine De Poitrine, More
Riot Fest returns to Chicago’s Douglass Park for September 18‑20, 2026, with headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil and Alanis Morissette. The massive lineup also features the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter and Public Image Ltd, sparking buzz...
Accepting Song Requests: The Disco Biscuits to Reunite with Original Drummer Sam Altman
The Disco Biscuits announced a special reunion show featuring founding drummer Sam Altman, who will sit in for a brief set on Thursday, June 11 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. The band invited fans to suggest songs through...
Chanel Beads Releases New Single, "Dust in the Wind"
Experimental indie act Chanel Beads, the project of Shane Lavers, released the single “Dust in the Wind” ahead of his sophomore album *Your Day Will Come*, slated for June 26 on Jagjaguwar. The track, co‑written with Isaac Eiger, showcases a slower,...
Speaker Music Unveils Final Album, ‘Synoptic Audio’
Speaker Music, the experimental alias of DeForrest Brown Jr., will issue his final album, *Synoptic Audio*, on July 10, 2026. The release concludes a five‑year partnership with Planet Mu that began with 2019’s *Of Desire, Longing* and includes *Black Nationalist...
ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Ray Walker Calls His Pain By Name On 'Ain’t Dead Yet'
Dallas singer‑songwriter Joshua Ray Walker releases "Ain’t Dead Yet", the concluding album of his cancer‑survival trilogy. The record blends mid‑tempo, pensive Americana with lyrical reflections on mortality, including a near‑drowning episode near Corpus Christi. Walker’s previous albums "Tropicana" (2025) and...
Jungle Soundtrack Soaring Temperatures with New Single ‘The Wave’
British funk collective Jungle released “The Wave,” the lead single from their upcoming album “Sunshine,” slated for August 14, 2026. The track mixes warm, 60s‑70s Brazilian influences with modern funk and is paired with a one‑take choreographed video filmed in South Africa....
Springsteen Wraps Land of Hope Tour in South Philly
The final show of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour is Saturday night in South Philadelphia. https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/bruce-springsteen-land-of-hope-dreams-philadelphia-show-trump-20260526.html?utm_source=threads.com&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_threads_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
T.O.P Grateful to Reconnect with Fans via New Album
T.O.P on Returning to Music: "I'm Grateful to Reconnect With Fans Through New Music" Singer T.O.P spoke candidly about his first LP In a recent interview with Billboard pop columnist Jeff Benjamin, T.O.P shared thoughts about his album Another Dimension https://t.co/nThfOGDRv0
Japanese Experimentalist Cornelius Unveils Album 'Refractions' With Sean Ono Lennon
Japanese composer Keigo Oyamada, known as Cornelius, announced his new album Refractions on the Eat Your Own Ears label. The record features a high‑profile duet with Sean Ono Lennon on the track “Aeons,” alongside contributions from Arto Lindsay, Shintaro Sakamoto...
Slam on the CDJ Returns with Top Eclectic DJ Sets
Slam on the CDJ returns w/ the Best New DJ sets of ambient, techno, exotica, dancehall, psychedelic folk, and sleazy dance music. Featuring Amelia Holt, Bella Sarris & Lucky Lube, Chuquimamani-Condori, DJ Screendoor, livwutang & more. By @mmck_ https://t.co/LETYpishyg?
Complete Ranking of Every Guided By Voices Member
There's a new Guided By Voices album out this week, so I decided to undertake an epic task — I ranked every member of GBV, nearly three dozen of them, from Tobin Sprout to "Smitty" and "Captain Bizarre" and wrote about...
Maya Hawke’s Path to Contentment
Maya Hawke’s fourth album, *Maitreya Corso*, delves into the tension between ambition and personal fulfillment, using tracks like “Slacker in the Rye” and “Lioness” to critique celebrity cynicism. The record blends Laurel Canyon‑style acoustics with unconventional minor‑key choruses, underscoring her...
Le Guess Who? Reveals First Wave of Acts Playing 2026 Edition
Le Guess Who? unveiled most of its 2026 lineup, scheduled for November 5‑8 across multiple venues in Utrecht. The festival features guest curations by Los Thuthanaka, KMRU, Tropical Fuck Storm and aja monet, each bringing a distinct roster of avant‑garde and electronic...
‘The English Patient’ Composer Gabriel Yared To Be Honored By Zurich Film Festival
Oscar‑winning composer Gabriel Yared will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye for Career Achievement on October 1, during the Cinema in Concert Gala. He will also serve as Jury President for the festival’s 14th International Film Music Competition,...