Today's Music Pulse
Jay‑Z Announces Dual Stadium Shows in Paris and Los Angeles for 2026
Roc Nation revealed that Jay‑Z will headline two massive stadium concerts in 2026: September 10 at Paris’s Stade de France, which seats roughly 80,000, and October 23 at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium, with a capacity of up to 100,000. The dates add to three sold‑out Yankee Stadium performances earlier this year, bringing his total live shows for 2026 to six.
Who Is Jelly Roll's Mom, Donna DeFord?
Jelly Roll was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10, a career‑defining achievement that also honored his mother, Donna DeFord, who watched from the front row. Donna, who gave him the nickname‑turned‑stage name “Jelly Roll,” raised him in Antioch, Tennessee, and introduced him to country music at the kitchen table. She endured mental‑health and addiction struggles, and the family’s divorce when he was 13 shaped his turbulent teenage years. Her presence at the ceremony marked her first live show attendance, underscoring her lasting influence.
Skaņu Mežs Announces First Artists Playing 2026 Edition
Riga’s avant‑garde festival Skaņu Mežs has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, scheduled for October 9‑10 at Hanzas Perons. The lineup features pioneering electronic acts Gudrun Gut and aya, metal outfit Krallice, and a trio of experimental...
Alex Warren Doubles His No. 1s With His Latest Smash
Alex Warren’s new single “Fever Dream” debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Downloads chart, marking his second download‑chart topper after “Ordinary.” The track also entered the top five on the Official Singles, Singles Sales and Streaming charts, while...
UTA Signs Rico Nasty For Global Representation
Rico Nasty has entered a global representation agreement with United Talent Agency, tasking agents Caroline Yim and Jon Briks with expanding her career beyond music. UTA will target live‑touring slots, brand collaborations, and broader entertainment opportunities. The deal follows the...
DEICIDE, DYING FETUS, ORTHODOX & More Announce Shows Around 2026 Sonic Temple Festival
The 2026 Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio, will run May 14‑17 at Historic Crew Stadium, featuring headliners such as Tool and My Chemical Romance. In addition to the main event, organizers announced a series of after‑shows featuring extreme metal acts like Deicide,...
"It Was Construed as Being About a Sex Worker." The Story Behind the Blondie Classic that Everyone Misunderstood
Blondie's 1976 single "X Offender" was originally titled "Sex Offender" but was renamed to secure radio airplay. Debbie Harry clarified that the song narrates a teenager facing a statutory‑rape charge, not a story about a sex worker, a point often...
Thundercat Is The Second Face Of CLASH 133
Thundercat returns as the second face of CLASH 133, unveiling his first album in six years, Distracted. The new record shifts toward a broader, pop‑facing sound while preserving his signature cosmic oddities and genre‑mutating flair. In a CLASH interview, he frames...
Warren G Track
No idea why Wayne left this Warren G-produced song off "Carter VI" but it would've been the best thing on it. https://t.co/9WUnSSj9hc
Sombr Summons Joe Jonas For ‘Cake By The Ocean’ In London
Joe Jonas made a surprise appearance with indie act sombr at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, performing the DNCE hit “Cake By The Ocean.” The guest spot followed a previous collaboration at the Jonas Brothers’ Brooklyn show last December. After the...
Molly Tuttle and Maggie Rose Outline Co-Headlining Tour Dates
Molly Tuttle and Maggie Rose announced an eight‑city co‑headlining tour running May 7‑16, kicking off at Houston’s Heights Theater and concluding in Lexington, Kentucky. The itinerary threads through Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio, targeting mid‑size venues that match their growing...
'68 Announces Their Farewell Tour, Set To Play "Very Last Show" In Atlanta
Noise‑rock duo ’68, led by Josh Scogin, announced a farewell tour following the release of their fifth studio album. The 30‑date run begins May 13 in Orlando and concludes with a "very last show" on June 20 at Atlanta’s Masquerade....
J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Tour: How to Get Tickets
J. Cole announced The Fall‑Off Tour to support his new album, launching July 11 in Charlotte and spanning North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Demand surged, prompting the addition of 19 extra shows and causing many dates to sell...
SPREAD EAGLE Announces New Studio Album 'The Brutal Divine', Shares First Single 'Street Noise'
Hard rock veterans Spread Eagle announced their fourth studio album, The Brutal Divine, slated for release on June 12, 2026 through Frontiers Music. The band unveiled the lead single “Street Noise” alongside a video, setting an aggressive tone for the...
Snapchat Awards Crown DJ Khaled with Lifetime Achievement
Snapchat Is Honoring DJ Khaled With a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at Its First-Ever Snappy Awards https://t.co/SVFliYvp6u via @variety
Chris Stapleton Earns His First No. 1 On A Chart He’s Never Ruled
Country star Chris Stapleton achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Song Sales chart with the Mumford & Sons collaboration “Here,” which also topped the Rock Digital Song Sales list. The track leapt from No. 4 to No. 1 on Alternative and from...
11th Hour SXSW Recommendations
The ATH IT Department curates a last‑minute SXSW music guide featuring five standout acts. Nightbus will spin vinyl on Sunday at Tweedy’s, while Belfast’s Chalk promises heavy, menacing beats. Modeselektor brings early‑2000s East Berlin synth vibes to the Speakeasy, and...
The Academy Is… Release Blossoming New Track ‘L Train’
The Academy Is… has unveiled a new single, “L Train,” as a preview for their forthcoming album “Almost There,” slated for release on March 27 through I Surrender Records. The track blends breezy psychedelia with lyrical introspection, reflecting the band’s 20‑year...
Ariana Grande’s Latest Album Makes It To A Chart Milestone
Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album *Eternal Sunshine* has logged 104 weeks on the Billboard 200, matching the two‑year run of her 2020 record *Positions*. The album slipped from No. 124 to No. 136 this week but remains on the chart, making it her...
Wendy Eisenberg Shares “Vanity Paradox” Video Ahead of Self-Titled Album
Wendy Eisenberg released "Vanity Paradox," the third single from the self‑titled album arriving April 3 on Joyful Noise Recordings. The accompanying video, directed by Ruby Mars, was shot around Lucy the Elephant, a 65‑foot landmark on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Eisenberg describes...
Red Langur – Crawl
Swedish indie pop outfit Red Langur has dropped their latest single, “Crawl,” a breezy track that fuses folk‑inflected guitar work with bright, melodic vocal hooks. Critics praise the song for its nostalgic radio vibe while avoiding derivative pastiche, noting its...
Thomas Dollbaum Nabs MJ Lenderman For Southern Rock Ode ‘Dozen Roses’
Thomas Dollbaum’s new album *Birds Of Paradise* drops on May 22 through Dear Life Records, marrying Southern rock roots with off‑kilter indie textures. The record features his longtime band—Nick Corson, Josh Halper—and guest guitarist MJ Lenderman, who delivers a standout solo on...
Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders Mingle on Forthcoming Live LPs, ‘GarciaLive Volume 22: September 25th, 1971, Lion’s Share’
Garcia Family Provisions will issue GarciaLive Volume 22 on May 1, 2026, documenting Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders’ September 25, 1971 performances at San Anselmo’s Lion’s Share nightclub. The double‑LP captures early and late sets recorded on analog reel by Betty Cantor‑Jackson and Bob...
FEAR FACTORY Announces Fall 2026 Headlining Tour With DARKEST HOUR & BROTALITY
Fear Factory has unveiled its Fall 2026 Cybernetic Domination Tour, a twelve‑city U.S. headline run from November 13 to November 29, with Darkest Hour as direct support and thrash outfit Brotality opening each show. The band will precede the fall leg with a...
American Football Reveal LP4 Tracklist with Turnstile, Wisp, and Rainer Maria
American Football has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming LP4, a 10‑song record produced by Sonny DiPerri and featuring guest vocals from Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Rainer Maria’s Caithlin De Marrais, and Wisp’s Natalie Lu. The band also announced a limited‑edition vinyl...
The Black Crowes Have No Time for AI Songwriting: ‘It’s Lazy Bullshit’
The Black Crowes are set to release their new album *A Pound of Feathers* on Friday, recorded entirely using traditional methods. Frontman Chris Robinson publicly denounced AI‑generated songwriting, calling it "lazy bullshit" during a Rolling Stone podcast. The record was tracked...
Hollywood Undead Share Slayer-Sampling Anthem ‘1×1’
Hollywood Undead has dropped a new single titled “1×1,” which incorporates a sample of Slayer’s legendary “Raining Blood” riff. The track, described as the band’s hardest work in years, centers on a resilience theme and marks their first release since...
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, Drops “Dry Spell” Video
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’; Witty and Racy ‘Dry Spell’ Video Out Now https://t.co/sjjs0ooL1D via @variety
The Knife’s Olof Dreijer Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Single
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, one half of the iconic duo The Knife, has signed to Dirty Hit’s electronic imprint dh2 and announced his debut solo album, Loud Bloom, slated for release on May 8, 2026. The launch is accompanied by the new...
Modest Mouse Return with First New Song in Five Years
Modest Mouse has broken a five‑year silence with the single “Look How Far…,” released on GP Records. The track features veteran drummer Janet Weiss, known for her work with Sleater‑Kinney and Quasi. It follows the band’s 2021 album The Golden Casket...
Korn’s Jonathan Davis to Be Grand Marshall at This Weekend’s NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400
Metal band Korn’s frontman Jonathan Davis will serve as grand marshal for the NASCAR Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15. The appointment was announced on Instagram, featuring a video of Davis in a Sick New World‑branded...
Full Album Stream: Lesotho – “A Flashing on Plain Glass”
Boston‑based instrumental collective Lesotho has dropped its third full‑length, A Flashing on Plain Glass, on March 13. The album delves into themes of impermanence, pairing quiet, introspective passages with sudden, heavy riffs. Tracks such as “Marigold” and “Frail Weapon” showcase dynamic loud‑quiet...
Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour
Australian synth‑pop duo Empire of the Sun unveiled their “Ask That God: Afterlife” 2026 North American tour, kicking off at Red Rocks on August 11 and wrapping in Las Vegas on October 9. The itinerary spans more than 30 venues, including major festivals...
Jacksonville Community Calls for “Lil Poppa Day” To Honor Late Rapper
Community members from Jacksonville’s Eastside petitioned city officials to name March 18, the late rapper Lil Poppa’s birthday, as “Lil Poppa Day.” The proposal, presented at a public council meeting, emphasizes his influence on local youth and his advocacy for mental‑health...
Circles Around the Sun Announce Summer Spin Tour
Circles Around the Sun announced their Summer Spin tour, launching on June 19, 2026 at the Northlands Music & Arts Festival in Swanzey, N.H. The six‑stop itinerary will travel through Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Westport and conclude at Ardmore Music...
Violet Grohl Announces Debut Album Be Sweet To Me
Violet Grohl has announced her debut album *Be Sweet To Me*, slated for release on May 29 through Aurora Records and Republic Records. The record features the single “595,” a track that probes power dynamics, loneliness, and the commercialization of...
Colter Wall Says He’s ‘Mentally Unwell’ and Is Taking Hiatus From Touring
Colter Wall announced an indefinite hiatus from touring, canceling the remainder of his 2026 concert schedule to address his deteriorating mental health. The Canadian singer‑songwriter shared the decision on social media, emphasizing that continuing to tour had worsened his condition....
Denzel Curry - Strictly 4 the Scythe
The Scythe, a newly formed hip‑hop supergroup led by Denzel Curry, released its debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe, an eight‑track, 29‑minute project featuring A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata and guests like Juicy J and Smino. The record delivers...
Kibo Shares ‘SHUBZONLINE’ Video, Plans His Debut UK Tour
London rapper Kibo has dropped the full video for his new single “SHUBZONLINE,” a surreal track that reflects his constant‑online persona. The release follows a series of genre‑blending grime and drill singles that have built his digital following. Kibo announced...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Open Beacon Run with Three-Piece ‘Future Soul’ Preview, First-Time Cover of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Ohio”
Tedeschi Trucks Band kicked off its Beacon Theatre residency in New York by previewing material from the forthcoming album *Future Soul*, slated for release on March 20, 2026. The set featured debut live performances of the new songs “Hero” and...
Kevin Morby Shares Video for New Song “Die Young”
Kevin Morby announced his upcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for May 15 on Dead Oceans, and released the second single “Die Young” with an accompanying video he co‑directed. The record, produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, features a roster of high‑profile...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Funhouse’
The Alt Editing podcast released an episode titled “10/10 You’re Great: ‘Funhouse’” that dives into The Stooges’ seminal 1970 album Fun House. Hosts DeeDee and Him Horrison blend serious music analysis with comedic banter, dissecting each track while riffing on...
Catch Kacey Musgraves Live on Radio in One Hour
Kacey Musgraves, live on the radio show, one hour away. Tune in live and free to catch the conversation…. https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Behind The Campaign: Breathe
Australian electronic duo Breathe released their debut album For Your Darkest Days on 30 October, shifting from an initial singles‑only plan to a full album campaign. The pivot was enabled by a partnership with music distribution and artist services firm Group...
The Pogues Bring Greatest Hits Tour to Dublin, Belfast and Killarney
The Pogues announced a three‑city Irish leg of their Greatest Hits Tour for December 2026, hitting Dublin, Belfast and Killarney. Original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy will front the shows alongside a rotating roster of contemporary Irish...
The Ebro Show
Talking with @AppleMusic’s Africa Rising Star @official_shoday at 3:30p ET… HipHop Legend @ImroxanneShante stopping by at 4p ET. Full day. Tune in on #TheEbroShow. 🫡
‘I’ve Always Had This Blind Faith’: Morgan Nagler on Writing with Alt-Rock’s Biggest Names – and Making Her Solo Debut...
Veteran songwriter Morgan Nagler, known for co‑writing hits for Haim, Phoebe Bridgers and Kim Deal, released her first solo album, I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It, at age 47. The Americana‑leaning record features guest performances by Courtney Barnett, Madi Diaz and...
A.A. Williams Announces New Album ‘Solstice’
A.A. Williams announced her new album *Solstice*, slated for release on June 5, 2026, marking her first full-length project with the RPM label. The announcement includes the third single, “Hold It Together,” which blends piano‑driven atmospheres with post‑rock textures. The...
Today Im Hip Hop History: Killer Mike Released His Debut Solo Album ‘Monster’ 23 Years Ago
On March 26, 2003 Killer Mike debuted his solo album *Monster* on Columbia and Aquemini Records, marking his emergence from the OutKast‑linked Dungeon Family. Executive‑produced by Big Boi, the record blended soulful instrumentation with hard‑hitting Southern beats and featured collaborators such as...
Animal Collective's Avey Tare and Geologist Announce Duo Project Croz Boyce
Avey Tare and Geologist, two core members of Animal Collective, have formed a new duo called Croz Boyce and will release a self‑titled LP on May 8 via Domino. The project’s first single, “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop,” arrived with...
Gouge Away Sign To Run For Cover Records, Release New Song
Gouge Away has officially joined Run For Cover Records and debuted the new single “Figurine.” The track, recorded live to tape in Portland with Larry Crane and featuring guitarist Theo Hartlett, showcases the band’s raw, angular punk sound. It is...