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Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Brian Molley Quartet – Scottish Tour Dates Mar-May 2026
Glasgow saxophonist Brian Molley’s quartet will tour Scotland from March to May 2026 to promote its sixth album, Tùs/Origin, which explores Scottish musical roots such as Gaelic psalm singing and incorporates elements like Louisiana gospel, jigs and hoedowns. The tour includes stops in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dores, Stornoway, Lyth and a second Edinburgh date, coinciding with the album’s March 20 release. Molley’s recent international ventures—Brazil, New Zealand, India—contrast with this home‑focused project, highlighting the group’s global reputation and its effort to revive Scotland’s call‑and‑response tradition. The quartet, featuring Tom Gibbs, David Bowden and Stephen Henderson, has earned acclaim at festivals worldwide.
Swedish Meteor – Meteor
Swedish Meteor, a Gothenburg‑based synth project, has released its 2026 album “Phased & Confused.” The record channels 1980s electronic pioneers such as Jean‑Michel Jarre and Public Service Broadcasting, delivering high‑tempo, space‑age synth textures. Critics praised its warp‑speed energy and nostalgic sound...
Tara Clerkin Trio Detail New Album, ‘Somewhere Good’
The Bristol‑based Tara Clerkin Trio announced their new eight‑track album, Somewhere Good, slated for release on 5 June 2026. It follows their critically praised 2023 mini‑album On The Turning Ground and will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. A limited‑edition...
What Is Electronic Music?
An archival BBC video from 1969 revisits the birth of electronic music at the Radiophonic Workshop, the unit established in 1958 to produce sound effects and experimental compositions. The footage features interviews with pioneers like Daphne Oram, who demonstrate the hands‑on...
Never Feel Again – Song by Edward Skeletrix
Edward Skeletrix, an enigmatic underground hip‑hop artist, released his new single “Never Feel Again” on March 11, 2026, as part of the album *Body Of Work*. The track showcases off‑the‑wall production and distorted vocals, reinforcing his reputation for experimental sound....
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The article spotlights five newly released classical albums, beginning with Lise Davidsen’s ‘Live at the Met,’ a 53‑minute recital captured in 2023. It praises Davidsen’s powerful soprano and James Baillieu’s supportive piano, while noting the omission of her onstage commentary....
The Secret History of Rock’s Wildest Stage Prop: P-Funk’s Mothership
George Clinton’s P‑Funk “Mothership” debuted on the 1976 Earth Tour, a $500,000 floating spaceship that became the centerpiece of his funk mythology. Funded by a $1 million loan arranged by Casablanca founder Neil Bogart, the prop turned concerts into theatrical interstellar...
Ben Wendel – ‘BarCoDe’
Ben Wendel’s new album BarCoDe, released March 13 2026 on Edition, pairs his tenor saxophone with an unprecedented quartet of vibraphonists—Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Patricia Brennan and Juan Diego Villalobos. Over six tracks, Wendel writes original pieces that weave vibraphone, marimba, balafon and subtle electronics into a...
Chaz Prymek & Matthew Sage Announce Duo Debut ‘Shelter,’ & Share Single ‘Hill Blocks View’
Chaz Prymek and Matthew Sage will issue Shelter, their first full‑length duo album in six years, on April 10 via the boutique label AKP. The release follows a period of prolific solo work—Prymek’s Lake Mary project and Sage’s acclaimed RVNG Intl....
Goldie Directs New Documentary Exploring the Rise of Rufige Kru
Goldie, alongside Andy Hayes and London Records, has released *The Rufige Files*, a feature‑length documentary charting the rise of his 1990s moniker Rufige Kru. The film, premiered on 5 March, delves into the early jungle, drum‑and‑bass, and hardcore scenes that shaped the...
CAVS – “Candiru”
Melbourne drummer Michael Cavanagh, known for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, is releasing "Candiru" under his solo project CAVS. The track serves as a preview for his sophomore album Sojourn, slated for an April 24 launch on the independent...
Dreamwave – “Over You”
Bristol‑based Dreamwave has dropped “Over You,” the final single ahead of its Drifter EP, slated for March 20 on Stolen Body Records. The track fuses splashy psychedelic rock with raw garage and punk energy, drawing comparisons to early Osees and Ty...
The Pussycat Dolls Plot Major Comeback Tour With U.K., Europe & North America Arena Dates
Pop group The Pussycat Dolls announced a 2026 arena tour spanning the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom, marking their first full‑scale tour since disbanding in 2010. The 53‑date run kicks off on June 5 in Palm Desert, California, and...
Mel Denisse – “Aiming Alone”
Nashville‑based artist and producer Mel Denisse has dropped her third single, “aiming alone,” ahead of her debut EP. The track fuses alt‑rock, pop, and dark shoegaze elements, evoking a late‑90s/early‑2000s sound while adding modern flourishes. Denisse describes the song as...
Wolfschmidt – “File”
Wolfschmidt, a five‑piece nu‑gaze band from Gothenburg, Sweden, has returned with the single “file.” The track blends chugging post‑punk, shoegaze textures and early‑2000s emo sensibilities, delivering aggressive riffs alongside tranquil moments. Lyrically, it circles themes of failed explanations, resignation and...
Linda Catlin Smith – The Complete Piano Solos: Volume 1: The Plains (Redshift Records, 2025)
Linda Catlin Smith’s solo piano anthology opens with *The Plains*, a minimalist work performed by longtime student Cheryl Duvall and released on Redshift Records in 2025. The review highlights the album’s balance of vastness and precision, noting Duvall’s confident, compassionate...
Nalan – “59:1 (Fiftynine to One)”
Berlin‑based singer‑songwriter Nalan announces her comeback with the album 2009, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via the independent label Mansions and Millions. The album follows the earlier single “I Like You” and now features the new track “59:1 (fifty‑nine to one)”....
The Four Seasons: Bill Orcutt’s Music In Continuous Motion
Bill Orcutt’s new album *Music In Continuous Motion* returns to his signature four‑guitar format, delivering a looser, more organic sound than the mathematically precise 2021 release. The compositions loop like a fixed‑gear bike, creating perpetual motion that feels both hypnotic...
P1H's Comeback Poised to Dominate TikTok
This @P1H_official comeback is crazzzzy. I feel like this song is about to be all over tiktok
Phew and Danielle De Picciotto – Paper Masks
Japanese post‑punk veteran Phew teams with Berlin‑based vocalist Danielle de Picciotto for the experimental album *Paper Masks*. The record transforms de Picciotto’s English and German vocal snippets into manipulated sound objects, creating an eerie, ambient dialogue. Drawing on their long‑standing friendship, the...
Sarasota Opera Announces ‘Salute to the Stars’ Awards Luncheon
Sarasota Opera will host its annual “Salute to the Stars” Awards Luncheon on March 24, 2026, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The event honors Apprentice and Studio artists from the 2026 Winter Opera Festival with a gourmet lunch and live...
Tzvi Bat Asherah Wins 2026 Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition
Bass‑baritone Tzvi Bat Asherah captured first place at the 34th Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition on March 6, 2026, earning a $10,000 prize and the audience‑selected Jonathan Pell People’s Choice Award. The competition, held at the Winspear Opera House, featured ten finalists...
Guido Affini – ‘RUST’
Guido Affini’s latest EP “RUST” translates hydrophone recordings of Ligurian Sea wrecks and industrial port noise into a conceptual soundscape using granular synthesis. The four‑track release—“RUSTY GHOST”, “HYDRO CHECK”, “CONDENSATION”, and “50 KM FROM THE COAST”—evokes nocturnal, post‑apocalyptic marine environments...
Runa Viggen – ‘Open Plains’
Runa Viggen’s sophomore album Open Plains, recorded in Los Angeles, presents a conceptual journey from trauma to resilience. The record fuses jazz fusion, classical motifs, and progressive‑rock elements, anchored by the bookended tracks “Amaranth” and “Rubicon.” Critics highlight the vibrant...
Slept All Day – ‘Yutori’
Austin‑based duo Slept All Day released their second album, Yutori, a seven‑track concept record centered on the Japanese idea of spaciousness and living in the present. The record blends dreamy rock, ambient textures, and a striking cover of “Pure Imagination,”...
How Jeff Pilson Found His True Musical Home in Foreigner’s High-Energy, Hit-Making Legacy
Jeff Pilson, former bassist for Dokken and Dio, joined Foreigner in 2004, attracted by the band’s high‑energy rock and songwriting pedigree. Over two decades he absorbed Mick Jones’s approach to vocal production and band dynamics, positioning himself as a journeyman...
Sunna Corona – ‘Demigold’
Sunna Corona, the new solo project born from personal loss, is set to release its debut album Demigold this spring. The record fuses lo‑fi, multi‑instrumental indie rock with dream‑pop textures, echoing ’90s DC punk, folk‑rock, and modern ambient influences. Reviewers...
“IMPACT X Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” on March 12, 2026. The documentary follows Britney Spears after a recent DUI arrest, revisiting the fallout from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. It features new interviews with Nightline...
1.2M Fans Petition Heeseung’s Solo Debut, Stay in ENHYPEN
In under two days time, more than 1.2 million ENGENEs have signed a @Change petition calling for Heeseung to pursue his solo music while remaining in ENHYPEN It all comes as fans have questions about the timing of the announcement https://t.co/wAxvP6ECb9
Over 1 Million Sign Petition For Heeseung To Pursue Solo Music Without ENHYPEN Exit
BELIFT LAB announced that ENHYPEN member Heeseung will leave the group to focus on a solo career, prompting a massive fan response. Within two days, a Change.org petition demanding he remain in ENHYPEN amassed over 1.23 million signatures. The petition highlights...
July Shows Honor John Lodge and Moody Blues Legacy
Two special concerts celebrating John Lodge and the music of the Moody Blues are planned for July, with Jon Davison, Alan Hewitt, and the 10,000 Light Years Band keeping the music alive. https://t.co/qcx5HnGlQs
Dollyrots Release Attention Span Amid Spring Tour
The Dollyrots drop new single "Attention Span" on March 13 and their Spring Break From Reality Tour is already underway. Pop-punk with hooks built for maximum crowd participation. https://t.co/OCCT01JCvS
Here Are the Lyrics to Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’
Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” surged from a modest debut at No. 82 to a No. 2 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the Pop Airplay chart. The track marked her first entry on the Hot 100 and became a...
56 Years On: 5 Surprising Facts About CSNY’s Debut
56 years ago today, Deja Vu, the first album by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, was released. here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic record: https://t.co/P1lMxoMoCp
How a Forgotten Album Became a Timeless Classic
58 years ago today, The Velvet Underground & Nico was released, completely ignored by everyone - the public and critics alike. Here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic album: https://t.co/4RhyiDnSCV
Here Are the Lyrics to Bruno Mars’ ‘Risk It All’
Bruno Mars returned with his fourth solo album, The Romantic, a decade after 24K Magic, instantly reclaiming chart dominance. The lead single “I Just Might” sits at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while the follow‑up “Risk It All” entered the Hot 100...
Jon Anderson Adds Second US Leg, New UK Dates
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks add a 12-date second US leg to their 2026 YES Epics, Classics, and More Tour, plus four new UK dates. Phoenix to New York, June 23 through July 22. https://t.co/3dXSriTiE4
Rebels Opera Unleashes High‑Octane Nashville Rock
Rebels Opera's new single "Love Like A Live Wire" is Nashville arena rock with the pedal down and no plans to let up. Third single from their debut album and it hits hard. https://t.co/wGgU081FNC
Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Bodies of Water (Music for a Performance by Iván Pérez / Dance Theatre Heidelberg) / Fog /...
Rutger Zuydervelt has composed two immersive albums, *Bodies of Water* and its companion *Fog / Drops*, for Iván Pérez’s Dance Theatre Heidelberg performance. The music follows a three‑stage concept—liquid, ice and gas—moving from ambient soundscapes to a pulsating electronic climax....
Agent Provocateur (50 Cent Diss Track) – Song by Papoose
New York rapper Papoose released the five‑minute diss track "Agent Provocateur" on March 11, 2026, targeting 50 Cent amid their escalating online feud. The song accuses 50 Cent of inflating the number of times he was shot and of disparaging fellow G‑Unit...
Devious Serpent: Glam Psych Rock Tackles Toxic Workplaces
Catdraggon's "Devious Serpent" is a glam psych rock neo-cumbia hybrid about toxic workplaces, smiling assassins, and surviving the grind. Catchy, pointed, and out now. https://t.co/DNjupUkTaR
Brass‑Driven Soul
Bailey Hyneman's "Better Days" is a warm, brass-driven soul single about sitting in the space between grief and what comes next. Memphis roots, NYC presence, and a voice that demands your attention. https://t.co/2ogwO5eQA8
Kelly Clarkson Says She Never Received Her $1 Million In ‘American Idol’ Prize Money
Kelly Clarkson revealed on her talk show that the $1 million she was promised for winning American Idol in 2002 was not a cash prize but an investment in her career, and she never received the promised vehicle either. She contrasted...
4 Indie Rock Albums Reaching Legal Voting Age in 2026
Four seminal indie‑rock albums from 2008—WHY?’s *Alopecia*, Deerhunter’s *Microcastle*, Ponytail’s *Ice Cream Spiritual*, and Wolf Parade’s *At Mount Zoomer*—are turning 18 in 2026. Each record pushed genre boundaries, from avant‑hip‑hop fusion to stripped‑down post‑punk and experimental math‑rock. Critics praised *Microcastle*...
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CFCF Announces New Album L.U.V.
Montreal producer Mike Silver, known as CFCF, announced his first album under the moniker since 2021’s Memoryland. The new record, titled L.U.V., will be released on June 12, 2026 through BGM Solutions, and its lead single “Let’s Kill Ourselves” features...
Fans Accused The Eagles of Selling Out With This Divisive Record, but the Band Said They Had Nothing to Do...
The Eagles' 1976 compilation *Their Greatest Hits (1971‑1975)* was issued by Asylum Records without the band's approval, sparking accusations of sell‑out from fans. Despite the band's disdain, the album became a historic commercial juggernaut, earning the first Platinum certification and...
Born on This Day in 1911, One of the First “Singing Cowboys” Who Shaped Ernest Tubb’s Career
Born on March 11, 1911, Nolan “Cowboy Slim” Rinehart became a seminal “singing cowboy” and the “King of Border Radio,” broadcasting hillbilly songs from the powerful Mexican station XEPN. His cross‑border signal reached from Mexico to Canada, giving him a massive...
Tour News: Empire of the Sun, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Lydia Lunch / Genre Is Death, Great South Bay Music...
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a bustling 2026 live‑music calendar. Australian duo Empire of the Sun extends its Ask That God tour with stadium shows in New York, New Jersey and Long Island, while Kruder & Dorfmeister celebrate 30 years...
Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets
Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour kicks off March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C., spanning 20 major U.S. markets. The routing is deliberately symbolic, echoing Springsteen’s outspoken support for Minneapolis residents impacted...
Molly Vulpyne Delivers a Stunning Debut with ‘Houndstooth and The Hum’
Molly Vulpyne’s debut album *Houndstooth and The Hum* delivers a ten‑track blend of garage‑punk aggression, post‑punk atmosphere, and raw lyricism. The record reworks earlier singles while adding fresh studio polish, showcasing crisp drums, layered guitars, and emotionally charged vocals. References...