Today's Music Pulse
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.
Watch Demi Lovato Showcase Her Vocal Prowess With ‘Ghost’ on ‘Fallon’
Demi Lovato appeared on The Tonight Show, delivering a piano‑accompanied performance of her ballad “Ghost.” In the interview she highlighted her recent wedding, the release of her album “It’s Not That Deep,” and her new cookbook “One Plate at a Time.” Lovato also disclosed that the “It’s Not That Deep” tour will launch later than planned, with several early dates canceled to prioritize health and rehearsal time. She and Jimmy Fallon capped the segment with a musical‑genre challenge that showcased her vocal versatility.
A Question Of Lust: Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration Revisited
Depeche Mode’s 1986 album *Black Celebration* marked a turning point, with Martin Gore stepping into the primary songwriting role after Vince Clarke’s departure. The record’s darker, sample‑rich sound and Gore’s lead vocals on four tracks signaled a shift from synth‑pop fluff to brooding...
Efterlo Clings To ‘The Sweater’
Efterlo, the collaboration between Adam Pickering (The Daydream Club) and Jess Matthews (Dirt Bloom), has dropped its third single, “Sweater.” The track blends lush atmospherics with shadowy electronics, evoking the trip‑hop sound of early Portishead and Massive Attack. Recorded entirely...
Paperclip Minimiser – II
John Howes returns with Paperclip Minimiser – II, the second release on Brian Foote’s Peak Oil label. The album delivers seven tracks that fuse micro‑glitch rhythms, wobbling bass and glassy textures within a dub‑techno framework, offering both club‑ready weight and...
Moon Age Can ‘Feel It In The Air’
Electronic duo Moon Age, formed in Stockport in 2024, has dropped their new spring‑time single "Feel It In The Air." The track mixes synth‑pop, nu‑disco and bright guitar lines to evoke the transition from winter to spring. Since their debut,...
Flow State Ep. 318: Film Scores
Episode 318 of Flow State is titled "Film Scores" and appears to focus on the role of music in movies. The host repeatedly thanks listeners, but the provided transcription contains little substantive dialogue or specific discussion points about film scoring....
Terrence Dixon – When Stars Remember
Detroit techno veteran Terrence Dixon has dropped his new EP "When Stars Remember" on the iconic Tresor label. The record opens with "Mono Collapse," a relentless piano‑driven loop designed for peak‑time club slots. While the EP leans into high‑impact dancefloor...
‘A Beautiful Journey’: Ed O’Brien on His Stunningly Deep Solo Album and Radiohead’s Future
Ed O'Brien, longtime Radiohead guitarist, is set to release his deeply personal solo album *Blue Morpho* on May 22, after four years of writing, recording, and introspection. The record, shaped by his battle with depression, nature walks in Wales, and collaborations with...
Simo Cell & Abdullah Miniawy – Dying Is The Internet
French producer Simo Cell and Egyptian vocalist Abdullah Miniawy release their second collaborative EP, *Dying Is The Internet*. The record expands on their 2020 debut with fully formed, experimental bass tracks that fuse Arabic maqam melodies, trumpet, and autotuned vocals with...
Taylor Swift Helps U.S. Vinyl Sales Surpass $1 Billion for First Time Since 1983
U.S. vinyl sales broke the $1 billion revenue barrier in 2025, the first time since 1983. The surge was driven largely by Taylor Swift’s *The Life of a Showgirl*, which moved 1.6 million units across eight specialty editions. Overall vinyl units rose 7.9%...
@Xcrswx – MOODBOARD (Feedback Moves, 2026)
The experimental duo @xcrswx released their 12‑inch album MOODBOARD on the Feedback Moves label, blending live sax‑drum improvisation with both analog and digital processing. Drawing from a 2023 residency in Brussels, the record pushes the boundaries of avant‑jazz by making...
BTS Announces New York Spotify Fan Event, Netflix Drops Trailer for BTS: The Return Documentary
The requested BTS news article could not be retrieved; the page returns a 404 error, providing no details about the announced New York Spotify fan event or the Netflix BTS documentary trailer. Without the article, specifics such as date, venue,...
Ed O’Brien Hints at 2027 Radiohead Australia Tour
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien revealed the band is targeting a headline tour of Australia in 2027, following their return to the stage after a seven‑year hiatus. The group plans to tour North America, South America, and Asia/Oceania, but will sit...
E’last to Showcase Single in Japan Before Asia Tour
South Korean boy band E’last will hold a two‑day event in Japan on March 28‑29, featuring a concert and a fan meetup that will debut their newly released digital single “Tame.” Only five members will appear because leader Rano entered mandatory...
LANY Announce 2026 Australian Dates for Their Expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour
Alt‑pop trio LANY has added four Australian dates to its expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour, kicking off in Perth on October 27 and wrapping in Brisbane on November 22, 2026. The shows follow the band’s 2024 Australian leg and will showcase...
‘Such a Wonderful, Wonderful Journey’: Eurogliders Star Dies After Cancer Battle
Australian new‑wave guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Bernie Lynch, co‑founder of Eurogliders, died at 65 in Perth after a battle with metastatic throat cancer. Lynch penned the band’s signature hits, including the 1984 chart‑topper “Heaven (Must Be There)” and 1985’s “We...
Anna Calvi and The National’s Matt Berninger Team Up for New Song “Is This All There Is?”
British singer‑songwriter Anna Calvi is set to release her new EP “Is This All There Is?” this Friday on Domino, featuring a title‑track duet with The National’s Matt Berninger. The song, originally written for Joanna Hogg’s 2021 film *The Souvenir Part II*,...
AI Co‑writes Choir Piece, Now Available as Sheet Music
#WhosNext? Music Composers? Composition co-written by #AI performed by choir and published as sheet music. (The Next Web) https://t.co/NCRSJrclCW https://t.co/JPignTpVfM
Harry Styles' Concert Film Climbs Netflix’s Charts Ahead of BTS’ Reunion
Harry Styles' concert film "One Night in Manchester" surged to the top of Netflix’s domestic charts just as the streamer prepares to stream BTS’s highly anticipated reunion concert on March 21. Netflix secured exclusive rights to the BTS live event and...
Discussing KISS’s ‘Destroyer’ on WXPN’s ‘Highs in the ’70s
Tonight at 6 pm on @wxpnfm on @wxpndanreed’s show ‘Highs in the ‘70s,’ Dan and I will be discussing ‘Destroyer,’ the fourth studio album by masked hard rock cartoon super heroes KISS. lukeprendergast64, pictured here, will also be discussed.
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. To Perform ‘Everything All the Time’ and ‘Where You Been’ on Co-Headline Tour
Alt‑rock veterans Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. announced a co‑headlining summer tour featuring full‑album performances of their seminal releases. From July 10 through August 1, the 16‑date trek will span the East Coast and Midwest, with Band of Horses revisiting 2006’s *Everything...
Jon and Roy Get Friendly on “Maywell,” From the I Can Dream EP
Jon and Roy have released a new EP titled I Can Dream, anchored by the lead single Maywell. The song draws inspiration from an annual winter snowshoe trek to a remote cabin built by a man named Maywell, reflecting themes...
Gay Nineties Capture Modern Disconnection on Intriguing New Single
Vancouver indie band Gay Nineties released “Internet, Sex & Drugs,” a fast‑paced single that examines modern emotional disconnection. The track fuses indie‑rock urgency with new‑wave and power‑pop influences, drawing stylistic cues from The Police, Tom Petty, and Kate Bush. Clocking just over...
John Muirhead Captures the Quiet Weight of Unrequited Love on “Loved You Well”
John Muirhead, a Toronto indie‑folk singer‑songwriter, released the single “Loved You Well,” a reflective meditation on unrequited love. The track captures a fleeting, unfulfilled date through stripped‑back acoustic instrumentation, featuring piano, pedal steel and harmonies recorded in a single day....
This BTS ‘Arirang’ Vinyl Comes in an Exclusive ‘Jung Kook Orchid’ Colorway
BTS will release its fifth studio album *Arirang* on March 20, marking the group’s first full‑group record after a three‑year hiatus for military service. The album, featuring producers Ryan Tedder, Diplo and Kevin Parker, blends each member’s solo growth with BTS’s signature sound....
Melissa Auf Der Maur. Alex Cameron. Courtney Love. Escarpment Villages. Say Everything Paperback.
The latest episode of the cultural podcast spotlights Melissa Auf Der Maur’s new memoir “Even the Good Girls Will Cry,” alongside discussions of Courtney Love and 1990s mysticism. It also introduces the Escarpment Villages, a newly marketed hipster enclave north of Wollongong,...
Every Song On KPop Demon Hunters’ Incredible Soundtrack, Ranked From Good To Best
Netflix’s animated musical *KPop Demon Hunters* has become the platform’s most‑streamed film and earned an Oscar for Best Original Song with the breakout hit “Golden.” The movie features seven original K‑Pop tracks performed by fictional groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys, each...
How Lumpy Mashed Potatoes Allegedly Inspired A Jimi Hendrix Song
Jimi Hendrix’s classic track “The Wind Cries Mary” is said to have originated from a heated food‑fight over lumpy mashed potatoes with his then‑girlfriend Kathy Mary Etchingham, as recounted in a BBC interview. The anecdote links the song’s apologetic lyrics...
Beabadoobee Gets Cinematic for Her Comeback Track All I Did Was Dream Of You
British indie‑rock singer‑songwriter beabadoobee returns after a two‑year silence with the single “All I Did Was Dream Of You,” featuring a guest verse from The Marías. The track pairs grungy alt‑rock guitars with a dreamy vocal interlude, while its music...
‘It Cannot Be Treated Like an Obituary’: Amaal Mallik Defends Arijit Singh’s Decision to Step Away From Playback Singing
Arijit Singh, India's leading playback vocalist, announced in January that he will no longer accept film‑song assignments, opting to pursue Indian classical music and collaborations with artists like Anoushka Shankar. Amaal Mallik defended the move, urging peers dissatisfied with limited...
EXCLUSIVE: BARBRA STREISAND READY TO STEP AWAY FROM THE STAGE FOR GOOD
Barbra Streisand, 83, delivered an emotional Oscar tribute to Robert Redford and then reviewed the performance, concluding her live‑singing days are over. Insiders say she recognized her voice has changed and prefers to protect her legacy rather than tour for...
The Life and Times of Fred Neil: “He Was an Extremely Sensitive Soul”
Fred Neil emerged in the early 1960s as a seminal folk‑rock songwriter whose baritone and 12‑string guitar style captivated peers like Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and David Crosby. His modest catalog produced the timeless hit “Everybody’s Talkin’,” later popularized by...
Elizabeth & The Catapult Reflect on Life’s Contradictions in “50/50”
Elizabeth Ziman, performing as Elizabeth & The Catapult, has released the single “50/50,” the first taste of her forthcoming album Responsible Friend. The record, slated for an April 3 launch on Compass Records, explores the tension between care and grief, emphasizing...
Singer's 'Insane' Debut at C2C Country Music Show
Young English singer Olivia made her debut at the Country to Country (C2C) festival’s O2 Arena, describing the experience as "insane" and a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment. She attributes her love for country music to her grandmother’s Dolly Parton fandom and a family tradition of...
Death Cab for Cutie Announce New Album I Built You a Tower
Death Cab for Cutie announced their 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower, slated for release on June 5 via ANTI Records. The record, produced and engineered by John Congleton, marks the band’s first independent release after two decades...
Everything We Know About Olivia Rodrigo's New Album
Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up for her next album, teased through a series of visual clues. Starting March 13, a purple “OR” wall in Los Angeles was repainted pink, mirrored on her website. Additional hints include a pink heart‑shaped lock...
Charlie Wood – ‘Your Love Is My Home’
Charlie Wood’s new album Your Love Is My Home arrived on March 6, 2026 via Stunt Records, presenting a ten‑track concept built around the Greek notion of “storge” – family love. The record weaves jazz standards such as “Stardust” and “Willow, Weep For...
‘We Kicked Bono’s Arse’: How We Made Atomic Kitten’s Whole Again (with a Little Help From Kraftwerk)
Andy McCluskey of OMD created Atomic Kitten after Kraftwerk’s Karl Bartos urged a girl‑band vehicle for his songs. The debut single “Whole Again” was re‑imagined from an electronic ballad into a gospel‑tinged pop anthem by Stuart Kershaw. Recording was chaotic – Kerry Katona’s spoken verse...
Garry Gary Beers From INXS On This Month’s Groove – The No Treble Podcast
The No Treble Podcast released episode #135 of its "Groove" series, featuring INXS founding bassist Garry Gary Beers. In a candid interview, Beers recounts the creation of the band’s signature basslines, the evolution of their sound on albums like Kick,...
Debate Ends: Which Drake Album Is Truly Classic?
Classic HipHop albums don’t need to be debated … What do ya’ll think is the classic Drake album?
Mariah Carey's 1992 MTV Unplugged Features Iconic Jackson
📺 🎵 March 16, 1992: Mariah Carey recorded her famous “MTV Unplugged” concert episode at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York City. Its most notable performance from that taping was her cover (along with guest singer Trey Lorenz) of...
Chet Sounds
Chet Sounds, the solo project of Australian musician Chet Tucker, releases his third album “Tying Up Loose Ends.” The record shifts from his earlier bedroom‑scruffy aesthetic to a crisp, quadraphonic production that draws on 1970s singer‑songwriter influences like Carole King...
Big Week Ahead: Live Flea, Black Crowes, Surprise Friday
Big week coming up... Flea live in the studio tomorrow, The Black Crowes Wednesday, and something major coming Friday... any guesses?
KD The Devil Song Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse: Netizens Call Nora Fatehi-Sanjay Dutt Number ‘Vulgar’, Fans Say They’ll Disown Director...
KD: The Devil’s latest promotional song featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt sparked a wave of online criticism for its perceived vulgar lyrics. Both the Kannada and Hindi versions were labeled cheap and inappropriate by viewers, prompting calls for bans....
The Notwist – News From Planet Zombie
German indie pioneers The Notwist release *News from Planet Zombie*, a record that pushes their sound further into experimental electronica, jazz‑inflected folk and abrasive post‑rock. The album juxtaposes confrontational tracks like “Teeth” and “X‑Ray” with delicate acoustic pieces such as...
Clover Records Is An Indie Pop Good-Luck Charm
Clover Records, a Tokyo cassette label founded by Masato Saito in 1995, has become a cult indie‑pop touchstone. After a 2022 remaster of 800 Cherries drew TikTok buzz and a Tyler, The Creator endorsement, the label’s obscure releases surged in global...
Excavating the Pacific Northwest’s Art Rap Underground
The article uncovers a vibrant, overlooked underground rap scene stretching from Seattle to Portland, tracing its roots to the Great Migration and early funk influences. It highlights pioneering collectives such as Shabazz Palaces and Black Constellation, and showcases contemporary artists...
Barry Can’t Swim’s ‘Late Night Tales’ Shows Off His Great Taste
Barry Can’t Swim returns to the Late Night Tales series with his first mix in five years, delivering a 20‑track journey that weaves ambient piano, Moroccan jazz, IDM, and ethereal new wave. The compilation showcases exclusive cuts, including his own “Chala (My...
Saxophonist Walter Smith III Presents His Soulful Trio Voice
Walter Smith III marks his 20th anniversary as a bandleader with the release of Twio, Vol. 2, a trio‑focused jazz album recorded alongside drummer Kendrick Scott and bassist Joe Sanders. The record also features heavyweight guests Ron Carter and Branford Marsalis, adding...
Jason P. Woodbury & the Nightbird Singing Quartet Journey to the End of the Night
Jason P. Woodbury & the Nightbird Singing Quartet released a self‑titled debut that pairs a Vintage Contemporaries‑inspired cover with a soundscape of hazy reverb, pedal‑steel twang and expansive melodies. The album’s tracks, from “Birdsong” to “The Season Has Arrived,” weave...