Today's Music Pulse
Zayn Malik cancels US tour dates amid hospital stay on album launch day
The singer announced on Instagram that he is canceling all U.S. dates of his KONNAKOL tour after a hospital stay on the day his new album Konnakol launched. Shows in Dublin and Birmingham were also pulled, while UK and Mexico dates remain on sale. Ticketmaster will automatically refund affected fans, with third‑party buyers required to contact their sellers.
BeachLife Founder Allen Sanford Launches Sixth Ocean‑Front Festival to Cut Through SoCal Crowd
Allen Sanford, founder of BeachLife, opened the sixth annual three‑day festival on Redondo Beach’s King Harbor this weekend. The event leans on a diverse lineup and a consumer‑first design to differentiate itself from mega‑festivals like Coachella, signaling a new niche model for live‑event entrepreneurs.
Clive Davis Reveals How He Revives Legends
Aretha Franklin. Santana. Dionne Warwick. Those are just a few of the legendary careers that Clive Davis helped revive. Here Clive explains his approach.
Zayn Malik’s U.S. Tour Goes Sideways
Zayn Malik announced on May 1 that his U.S. tour will be trimmed after a hospital stay on his album release day and rumors of a fallout with Louis Tomlinson over a Netflix docuseries. He said he feels stronger but needs...
Shabaka Hutchings Returns to Sax, Explores
An interview with the brilliant jazz multi-instrumentalist Shabaka Hutchings about picking up the sax again, making beats, the literary genius of billy woods and ELUCID and his new album "Of the Earth." By Chris Robinson https://t.co/C3s4CGU2eL @shabakah
Spotify Launches Verified Artist Badges to Flag Human Musicians Over AI
Spotify has begun rolling out a new “Verified by Spotify” badge that will appear on more than 99% of the artists listeners actively search for. The green‑check signal is meant to assure users that the profile belongs to a real...
Watch: Romain Gavras' Excellent Music Video for Gener8ion's 'Storm'
Romain Gavras, the French filmmaker known for gritty cinema, directed the spring 2026 music video for Gener8ion’s track “Storm.” The video stars Swedish rapper Yung Lean and unfolds in a near‑future boarding school class of 2034, culminating in a large‑scale coordinated dance. Choreography...
Iconic Musicians' Unforgettable Laughter and Behind‑the‑Scenes Stories
Ozzy's cackle. Sting's accidental giggle. Phil Collins channeling Grandmaster Flash. Vincent Price in one take. The greatest laughs in music history, and the stories behind them. https://t.co/kY3IFeWNmp
Double Down Tour Tickets on Sale May 8
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan's Double Down Tour hits four stadiums this year starting August 1 in Missoula. Presales May 6, general on-sale May 8 at 10 AM local here: https://t.co/wV0RNcI5LM
“Joe Budden Podcast” Can’t Believe Young Thug Is On Best Songwriters List
The New York Times placed Young Thug on its list of the 30 best living American songwriters, grouping him with icons like Jay‑Z, Kendrick Lamar and Dolly Parton. The Joe Budden Podcast reacted with disbelief, arguing the accolade stretches the definition of songwriting. Co‑hosts compared Thug’s...
'Dreams Come True' For Singer Joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada Soundtrack
American singer‑songwriter Izzy Escobar lands her first major film placement on the *Devil Wears Prada 2* soundtrack, contributing the original track “Evergreen Avenue.” The sequel reunites the original cast and features a star‑studded, female‑led album that includes Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean. Escobar was approached...
A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal (ATH2) – Album by Luhh Dyl
Luhh Dyl, the 21‑year‑old hip‑hop artist, released his double‑disc album *A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal* on May 1, 2026. The 21‑track project features only a handful of guest verses, underscoring Dyl’s push to be seen as a full‑album artist...
Carín León Details New Album MUDA, Shares “Ruca”: Stream
Mexican star Carín León announced his 14‑track album MUDA for May 7, debuting the disco‑funk single “Ruca.” The record features collaborations with Rawayana and Juanes and signals a stylistic shift toward a more global sound. León also unveiled an extensive North American tour...
Kacey's Latest Album Marries Country Roots with Signature Sound
The best Kacey LP since Golden Hour is also her twangiest since Pageant Material, but it's less a wholesale return to country than an integration of everything she's done well over the years. She sounds like herself again. My review: https://t.co/G2ekYZJ2KX https://t.co/NEIE4pdOfW
Earl Sweatshirt & JPEGMAFIA Trade Blows Online
Earl Sweatshirt and JPEGMAFIA, two leading figures in underground hip‑hop, have entered a public feud on social media. JPEGMAFIA announced his upcoming album "Experimental Rap," asserting he is the genre’s top innovator. Earl responded with cryptic Instagram comments that both...
“Bring Your Love”
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter drop “Bring Your Love,” the second single from Madonna’s forthcoming double‑album CONFESSIONS II. Produced by Stuart Price, the house‑infused track samples Inner City’s “Good Life” and pairs Madonna’s iconic vocal swagger with Carpenter’s youthful bite. Critics note...
Check Out These Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos of Bleachers’ Album Cover Shoot at Electric Lady Studios
Bleachers released an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes film of their album‑cover shoot at New York’s iconic Electric Lady Studios, coinciding with the new single “I’m Not Joking” dropped on April 30. The upcoming album “Everyone For 10 Minutes” is slated for release on...
Dame Dash Claims Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” Is Irrelevant: “Nobody Cares”
Dame Dash, co‑founder of Roc‑A‑Fella, told *The Art Of Dialogue* that Jay‑Z’s debut album *Reasonable Doubt* “doesn’t sell” and “nobody cares.” He reiterated his long‑standing dispute over the album’s ownership, noting his attempts to sell his one‑third stake amid financial...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium's Cosmic New Album Is Not Just an AI Warning, but a Reflection on a Global Loss...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium released a concept album, “The Great Parrot‑Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy,” on May 1, 2026. Inspired by Nick Bostrom’s paper‑clip maximizer thought experiment, the record frames AI as a cautionary backdrop for a broader commentary on...
Bidness Is Boomin – EP by Shoreline Mafia
Shoreline Mafia has released an eight‑track EP titled "Bidness Is Boomin," marking the reunion of core members OHGEESYU and Fenix Flexin after a period of solo projects. The EP, which drops on all major streaming services, showcases the group’s signature...
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights 14 fresh releases, ranging from American Football’s genre‑bending LP4 to Tori Amos’s politically charged In Times of Dragons. The list features veteran acts like Kacey Musgraves and emerging European producers such as Hekt, while remix projects from Zara Larsson...
Body Of Work – Album by Edward Skeletrix
Edward Skeletrix dropped his highly experimental underground‑rap album *Body Of Work* on May 1, 2026. The 26‑track record leans into deliberate monotony, with a recurring title theme—variations of “Art Is Sucking The Life Out Of Me.” Critics note the album feels more...
Video Premiere: Mind Incision – ‘Y.W.A. War’
Denver deathcore band Mind Incision returns after two years with the new single “Y.W.A. War.” The track blends heavy deathcore, metalcore, and nü‑metal elements and is paired with a half‑performance, half‑story video depicting a post‑AI apocalypse. Vocalist Jason Neil says...
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drop Dead' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Boosting The Cure
Olivia Rodrigo's single "drop dead" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, her fourth career debut at the summit. The song’s six‑version release strategy and a Coachella performance helped push the track, while a lyric nod to The Cure sent...
How the Vinyl Revival Fills the Gaps Streaming Left Behind
Vinyl sales have rebounded for 19 straight years, reaching $2.1 billion in 2025 and projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2034. In the United States, revenue surpassed $1 billion last year, driven largely by Gen Z seeking tactile, algorithm‑free listening experiences. Internationally, records serve...
Chase & Status to Feature as Characters in New James Bond Game, 007: First Light
IO Interactive announced that British drum‑and‑bass duo Chase & Status will appear as themselves in the upcoming James Bond video game 007: First Light. The game, slated for a May 27, 2026 launch on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, continues the franchise’s tradition of...
Long-Time Rainbow Disco Club Resident Sisi Has Died Aged 46
International DJ Tetsuyoshi Kisisita, known as Sisi, died on April 22, 2026 at age 46 after a cerebral haemorrhage. A resident of Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club (RDC) since the early 2010s, he built a reputation as a record‑digging tastemaker and...
Ninajirachi Was Never a Club Kid – Her Rise to EDM Stardom Made Her One
Australian producer Nina Wilson, known as Ninajirachi, has transitioned from a decade‑long home‑studio career to international EDM stardom. Her 2025 album *I Love My Computer* received critical acclaim and amassed millions of streams, leading to headline tours across Europe, the...
The Blackout Announce ‘Hope’ 15th Anniversary Performance
British rock outfit The Blackout announced a one‑night, 360° immersive concert on August 21 at CultVR in Cardiff. The event marks the 15th anniversary of their 2011 album “Hope,” featuring live renditions of tracks such as “Higher & Higher” and...
Track-by-Track: Rua Rí on His Excellent Irish Folk Debut Album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life
Irish folk singer‑songwriter Seán Damery, performing as Rua Rí, released his debut album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life on Soft Boy Records. Produced by Kean Kavanagh, the record draws on his hometown of Cobh, Cork, and blends traditional storytelling...
Older, Sadder, Better: American Football Leans In On ‘LP4’
American Football’s fourth studio album, *LP4*, arrives as the band’s third release since reuniting in 2014. Co‑produced by Sonny DiPerri, the record pushes the group’s signature emo‑rock sound into darker, more experimental territory, featuring eight‑minute slow‑burns and heavier textures. Lyrically, frontman...
“Sounds of the Universe Crying”: This Pop Icon’s Label Wanted a Pop Solo Album. He Gave Them a Prog Record...
In 1977 Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates recorded his first solo album, Sacred Songs, with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp as producer and collaborator. RCA feared the avant‑garde material would jeopardize Hall’s pop trajectory and ordered the project shelved. After...
Behind “Turn The Lights Off” By Justė
The 2025 revival of “Turn The Lights Off” turned a 15‑year‑old catalog hit into a modern success. By leveraging a TikTok meme and a high‑intensity artist‑development program for Lithuanian DJ Justė, the campaign generated 1 billion radio plays and 37 million Spotify...
Spencer Cullum :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
British‑born pedal steel guitarist Spencer Cullum, now based in Nashville, has turned his Coin Collection album series into a multi‑textural exploration of personal identity and the planet’s deteriorating climate. The first installment arrived in 2021, enlisting a rotating cast of...
Placebo Share ‘Re:Created Version’ of Classic ‘Lady Of The Flowers’
Placebo has unveiled a reworked version of “Lady Of The Flowers,” the latest teaser from RE:CREATED, a full‑album reimagining of their 1996 debut. The new track features heavier production, higher‑pitched vocals and additional instrumentation drawn from the original master tapes....
Remembering When an Alan Parsons Project Instrumental Became an NBA Arena Anthem in 1984
Alan Parsons’ 1982 instrumental “Sirius”, originally an intro to “Eye In The Sky”, was adopted by Chicago Bulls PA announcer Tommy Davis in 1984 to cue the home team’s lineup. The timing coincided with Michael Jordan’s rookie season, turning the...
Ama Flips The Perspective On New Single ‘So…’
London‑based singer‑songwriter Ama, formerly known as Ama Lou, has released her new single “So…” through ISO Supremacy and PULSE Records. The track follows her 2023 debut album “I Came Home Late” and the 2022 comeback single “My Girl,” continuing the narrative...
AZ Releases New Single “Uniqueness” Ahead of ‘Doe Or Die III’
Brooklyn rapper AZ has dropped the single “Uniqueness,” the lead track from his upcoming album *Doe Or Die III*. The album, slated for May 8, 2026, will close the trilogy that began with his 1995 debut. Produced by Mike N Keys, the track...
Nick Grant and BJ The Chicago Kid Link Up for “Back Up”
Acclaimed lyricist Nick Grant has released the single “Back Up,” featuring six‑time Grammy nominee BJ The Chicago Kid. The track is the lead‑off from Grant’s forthcoming ten‑track album *Smile*, slated for a May 15, 2026 release. *Smile* assembles heavyweight collaborators such as...
Halsey Releases Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Great Impersonator’
Halsey has issued a deluxe edition of her 2024 album *The Great Impersonator*, adding seven previously unreleased tracks. The new songs range from grungy guitar work on “Lucid” to 00s‑style pop on “Alice of The Upper Class” and acoustic numbers...
North West Debuts New EP ‘N0rth4evr’
Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West has dropped her debut EP “N0rth4evr,” accompanied by a high‑concept video for the title track directed by Ty Akimoto and Mack Ishida. The eight‑track collection blends hyper‑pop, trap, and Japanese‑inspired melodies, featuring songs like “H0w...
Add to Playlist: The Snarling Irish Folk of Madra Salach and the Week’s Best New Tracks
Irish folk‑rock outfit Madra Salach released its debut EP *It’s a Hell of an Age*, delivering a feral blend of traditional reels, techno‑driven builds and a Liam Gallagher‑style vocal punch. The band’s reinterpretations of classics like “Spancil Hill” sit alongside original...
Angel in Plainclothes
Angelo De Augustine’s new album *Angel in Plainclothes* dropped on May 1, 2026 via Asthmatic Kitty, earning an 8/10 rating from Under the Radar. The record showcases his signature intimate, confessional songwriting while expanding his sonic palette with Beatles‑esque strings and lush...
3 British Bands From the 1960s That Shaped Oasis
Oasis’s 2025 stadium tour sparked a resurgence that culminated in the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A new article traces that momentum back to three 1960s British acts that shaped the Gallagher brothers’ sound. The Beatles supplied...
Famed NY Bassist, 67
Renowned jazz bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa, longtime collaborator with pianist Kenny Barron, died unexpectedly at 67. Born in Osaka, Kitagawa moved to the United States in 1988 and became a fixture of New York’s jazz scene. He performed and recorded with...
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils 65-Date ‘Unraveled’ World Tour Starting Sep 25
Olivia Rodrigo announced a 65‑date ‘Unraveled’ world tour that begins on September 25 in Hartford, Connecticut, to promote her third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.” The tour, promoted by Live Nation, includes a...
How Francophone Afropop Became A Diasporic Force
Francophone Afropop, a hybrid of Congolese rumba, Caribbean zouk and Western pop, has moved from a niche diaspora scene to a dominant force on French charts over the past two decades. Digital platforms like TikTok have amplified early hits such...
Miss Bashful’s New Album ‘Glamour Snobby’ Is A Riot
Berlin‑based rave‑pop provocateur Miss Bashful has released her new album “Glamour Snobby.” The nine‑track, 21‑minute record blends fashion flamboyance with Berlin’s high‑energy club sound. Guest artists such as Princess Superstar, GDA, Luca Eck, and CHRIST DILLINGER appear on the project....
Mathilda Homer Shares Touching New Ode ‘Cathedral Walls’
Mathilda Homer has returned with the piano‑driven single “Cathedral Walls,” an ode to her fiancé and longtime collaborator Isaac Waddington. The track draws on Waddington’s childhood experience singing in cathedrals and captures the early rush of attraction between the pair....
Kneecap: Fenian Review | Alexis Petridis's Album of the Week
Irish rave‑rap trio Kneecap released their new album Fenian, a more ruminative record that swaps the urban grit of 2024’s Fine Art for bucolic, off‑grid reflections. The release follows a turbulent two‑year period that saw the band accused of displaying...
Against The Current Announce UK/EU Headline Tour
American pop‑rock band Against The Current announced a 23‑date UK/EU headline tour, Till Death & Back, slated for October‑November 2026. The itinerary covers seven countries and follows the release of their new single “Heavenly,” marking the group’s 15th‑year anniversary. Tickets...