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.
Watch: Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck and More Gather at New York’s Carnegie Hall to Honor Zakir Hussain
On March 6, Carnegie Hall hosted "Zakir Hussain Eternal: Celebrating 75 Years of Genius," a tribute to the late tabla legend who died in December 2024. The concert featured a star‑studded roster including Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck, Charles Lloyd, and a host of Indian virtuosos, with rock drummer Steve Smith as a special guest. Performances blended Indian classical rhythms with jazz, rock, and bluegrass, showcasing the breadth of Hussain’s cross‑genre appeal. The event highlighted his lasting impact on global percussion and live‑music culture.
Is Streaming Biased Towards Piano?
Apple’s weekly top‑ten streaming chart is led entirely by solo piano recordings, with five piano pieces occupying the first five positions. The list includes works by Yunchan Lim, Alexander Malofeev, Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, and Hayato Sumino, suggesting a strong listener preference for piano‑centric classical...
Pamela. – Skin Contact
Sydney‑based indie act Pamela. released the single "Skin Contact," a bass‑driven track that balances a moody, mature vibe with a surprisingly tender melodic line. The song’s production draws listeners toward a nostalgic, youthful atmosphere reminiscent of The xx while retaining...
Lil Poppa Laid to Rest in Gold Casket, Manager Speaks Out
Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville‑born CMG rapper, was buried in a gold casket on March 7 after a public homegoing service at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church. His manager Dee Dee delivered her first public remarks, recalling his struggles and urging fans to remember...
Widespread Panic Announce First Montana Concerts in a Decade
Widespread Panic announced two shows at Missoula’s KettleHouse Amphitheater on July 7‑8, 2026, marking the band’s first Montana performances since 2016. The dates are part of a month‑long summer tour that includes stops in Florida, Alabama, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Maryland,...
Lorelei Unveils Super Deluxe Box, Drops Cover
This Is Lorelei announces 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star' Super Deluxe, shares Power Snatch cover of "Perfect Hand" https://t.co/imj5ZVJDZ6
Mondays with Morgan: Willy Rodriguez – New Album ‘In The Unknown (I Will Find You)’
Puerto Rican‑born drummer Willy Rodriguez will release his new album In The Unknown (I Will Find You) on March 13 via Sunnyside Records. The record features a bassless trio with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Leo Genovese and spoken‑word contributions from...
Boy George Says That Using AI to Write Songs Has ‘Really Helped Me As a Lyricist’
Boy George revealed on Fearne Cotton’s podcast that he now uses artificial‑intelligence tools, notably ChatGPT, to generate and refine song lyrics. He says the technology has "really helped" his work as a top‑line lyricist, offering a solo‑friendly collaborative partner that...
Marilyn Manson to Mark ‘Antichrist Superstar’ Anniversary with Two Los Angeles Shows
Marilyn Manson announced two back‑to‑back concerts in Los Angeles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his seminal album Antichrist Superstar. Both shows will be held at the historic Wiltern theater, with the first on Halloween (Oct 31) and the second on Nov 1....
Cindy – “Procession”
Longtime Bay Area indie outfit Cindy announced their forthcoming album, Another Country, slated for release on April 1, 2026 through independent label Tough Love. The record follows their signature cozy sound, highlighted by the debut single “Procession,” which features Karina...
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old Tex‑Mex music icon and key member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died in his sleep on March 7, 2026. Renowned for his Vox organ and accordion work, he helped define the psychedelic‑rock‑country fusion...
Charlie Puth Goes Live on Apple Music to Debut “Home”
Catching up with Charlie Puth live on @AppleMusic radio in 10 mins to chat new track Home. Tap in
Track Premiere: Sura’sura – ‘Atomic Phalanx’
Sri Lankan extreme‑metal collective Sura’sura released its debut EP "Warfare Metal" on March 29 through the Virūpi label, with the track "Atomic Phalanx" premiering exclusively on Decibel. The band remains anonymous, offering music only via Bandcamp and limited physical copies....
Ingested Opt to Re-Record Vocals for Their Forthcoming Album After Canning Josh Davies
British tech‑death metal outfit Ingested has decided to replace all vocal tracks on its upcoming May release, Denunciation, after firing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. Guitarists Sean Hines and Andrew Virrueta re‑recorded the entire vocal catalogue, and the band...
Lexi Steinberg – Still Want You Here
Lexi Steinberg’s new single “Still Want You Here” drops in 2026, offering a relaxed, cherubic love‑song vibe that diverges from typical chart‑topping ballads. The track streams on Spotify and other major platforms, backed by a modest promotional push on Instagram...
YOSHIKI to Perform Japanese National Anthem at 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
International rock‑classical star YOSHIKI will perform the Japanese national anthem at the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on March 29. The rendition features a new piano‑and‑drum arrangement and will be broadcast to more than 180 countries, reaching an...
Kim Gordon Is Captivating, Commanding On ‘PLAY ME’
Kim Gordon’s third solo album, PLAY ME, arrives on Matador as a stark, glitch‑laden statement that fuses hip‑hop beats, punk aggression and IDM abrasiveness. Co‑produced with Justin Raisen, the dozen‑track record showcases Gordon’s spoken‑word Sprechgesang layered over fractured, digital textures....
Teen Suicide Unveil New Single ‘Spiders’ From Forthcoming Studio Debut
Indie‑rock outfit Teen Suicide has dropped “Spiders,” the second single from their forthcoming debut studio album Nude Descending Staircase Headless, arriving April 17 via Run For Cover Records. The track marks the band’s first full‑band recording with a human drummer and is produced by...
Shapeshifter – Shapeshifter
Mark Lockheart’s new trio—featuring bassist Huw V Williams and drummer Jay Davis—has released the self‑titled debut album Shapeshifter. The record fuses jazz improvisation with rock‑driven grooves across a 47‑minute runtime, showcasing Lockheart’s rich saxophone tone supported by a locked‑in rhythm...
See SPIRITBOX’s COURTNEY LAPLANTE Join ILLENIUM for “Shivering” At the Sphere
Illenium opened his Las Vegas Sphere residency with a high‑octane set that featured Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante joining him to perform their 2022 collaborative single “Shivering.” The performance blended LaPlante’s djent‑pop vocal style with Illenium’s EDM production, amplified by the venue’s...
February's Must-Listen Albums: Ratboys, J. Cole, Charli XCX
Monthly Report: February Albums - Ratboys, Department, J. Cole, Charli XCX, The Paranoid Style, The Tomeka Reid Quartet, Willow, etc. https://t.co/52p0LNSgaa
Alissa White-Gluz’s Solo Band Is Now Called Blue Medusa
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz announced her solo project’s new name, Blue Medusa. The lineup features White-Gluz, guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, drummer Delaney Jaster, and bassist Alicia Vigil, all women. She revealed the rebrand on International Women’s...
Trucido Gives In to the Voices on “Epiphanic Delusions of a Spiritual Warfare” (Album Review)
Trucido’s second album, *Epiphanic Delusions of a Spiritual Warfare*, packs 16 minutes of unrelenting grindcore into a ferocious, concept‑driven assault. Recorded and mixed by guitarist Irving Lopez in his garage and bedroom studio, the record showcases blistering blastbeats, crushing riffs,...
Album Review – Trey Hensley’s “Can’t Outrun The Blues”
Trey Hensley’s new solo album *Can’t Outrun The Blues* marks his first full-length release since 2009, following a split from longtime partner Rob Ickes. The record showcases Hensley’s double‑IBMA Guitar Player of the Year virtuosity while weaving soulful blues into...
Fresh Indiepop From The Cat’s Miaow and the Autocollants
Bandcamp Friday spotlighted a split 7″ featuring The Cat’s Miaow and the Autocollants, released by Shelflife Records. The Autocollants debut new material for the first time since 1999, delivering classic, jangly indie‑pop reminiscent of Jeanines. The Cat’s Miaow contributes a rambling, Velvet Underground‑esque...
Thomas Rhett Reveals Summer Tour - 2026 Soundtrack To Life Dates
Country star Thomas Rhett unveiled his 2026 "Soundtrack To Life" tour, a 24‑date arena and amphitheater run that kicks off on July 9 in Nashville and spans both coasts through October. The lineup features opening acts Conner Smith, Ernest, Kashus Culpepper and Vincent Mason,...
Premiere: Cat Clyde Shares New Single “My Love”
Canadian indie artist Cat Clyde is previewing her forthcoming album Mud Blood Bone with the release of a new single, “My Love,” on March 9. The track is a reinterpretation of Marty Robbins’ 1960 song, infused with Clyde’s blend of...
Bad Bunny and the Joyful Perreo Resistance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show transformed a corporate sports spectacle into a bold assertion of Latinx cultural sovereignty. By staging floating platforms and performing entirely in Spanish, he created a temporary autonomous zone that challenged the dominant American...
Kelley Stoltz Announces New LP for Dandy Boy Records
Indie musician Kelley Stoltz has unveiled a new track that previews his upcoming LP. The song features a driving bass line, ringing guitars and a space‑age garage aesthetic. The full album, titled "If You Don't Know Me, Buy Now," is...
Remembering Éliane Radigue: Godmother of Drone
Éliane Radigue, the French pioneer of feedback‑driven drone music, died on 23 February 2026 at 94. Her landmark three‑hour work *Trilogie de la Mort* transformed grief into a slow‑moving sonic meditation, while her spatial techniques—using an ARP 2500 and unconventional speaker placement—redefined how...
Whitechapel Announce 2027 European Tour
Whitechapel has unveiled the "Burn Forever" European tour slated for January‑March 2027, covering 40 cities from Leipzig to Warsaw. The lineup pairs the deathcore veterans with Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze, with UK dates co‑headlined by Sylosis. Simultaneously...
All Hail Clifton Chenier the King of Zydeco
Smithsonian Folkways released *King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco* on February 6, 2026, a 67‑track anthology that spans Clifton Chenier’s career from 1950s singles to live Austin City Limits performances. The set arrives after Folkways acquired Arhoolie Records, the label...
Indie Folk’s the Lowest Pair Embrace Challenges
The Lowest Pair returns with their eighth album, "Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be," ending a low‑profile period since 2020. Produced by Tucker Martine, the record blends their signature banjo‑driven folk with synths, gothic fiddle, and richer band arrangements....
Shabaka Picks Up the Sax and Drops Some Beats
Shabaka Hutchings returns to the saxophone on his new solo album *Of the Earth*, released in early 2026. The record, issued on his own label, is a fully self‑produced effort that fuses jazz, hip‑hop beats, and experimental electronic textures. Hutchings...
Monday Morning Video – TopHouse
TopHouse, a Montana‑born band rooted in bluegrass, delivered a high‑energy live show in Boston that married intricate instrumentation with pop‑songcraft. Their performance featured the new track “I Don’t Want to Move On,” taken from the forthcoming 2025 album Theory and...
Ruti, Mala & Larimae Team up for ‘The Monster Remixes’
Essex‑born singer‑songwriter Ruti has released a remix compilation titled “The Monster Remixes,” featuring re‑imagined versions of the track “Monster” from their 2025 EP *Maybe I Got It Wrong*. The original song showcases Ruti’s soulful, melodic style, while electronic producers Mala...
‘Slow Stories’ Combines Brian Eno’s Music with Bette A.’s Ambient Fiction
Bette A.’s collection Slow Stories, especially the story “Guided,” merges minimalist, allegorical fiction with Brian Eno’s ambient recordings in a special edition. The narratives unfold in nameless villages where surreal events hint at a deeper dystopia, while “Guided” imagines a 2152...
Royal Shakespeare Co Abolishes Head of Music
The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the redundancy of its head of music, Bruce O’Neill, after more than 20 years of service. The decision is part of a company‑wide cost‑cutting restructure that also eliminates two in‑house musician roles. RSC leadership emphasized...
Stereolab :: Emperor Tomato Ketchup at 30
Stereolab’s 1996 breakthrough album *Emperor Tomato Ketchup* turns 30 this month, marking a milestone for a record that blended pop sensibility with avant‑experimental textures. The album’s retro‑futurist approach, borrowing from Gil Scott‑Heron basslines to minimalist three‑word mantras, set a template...
High Speed Snowshoes – Sew My Arms Together
High Speed Snowshoes debuted their new single "Sew My Arms Together" in 2026, a track that appears on the From//October album "Rushing By." The song quickly gained traction on Spotify and Bandcamp, drawing attention for its blend of lo‑fi indie...
WATCH: This Wild Life’s Delicate Cover Of Sleep Token’s ‘Caramel’
This Wild Life has unveiled a new cover of Sleep Token’s “Caramel,” delivering a stripped‑down, string‑driven rendition. The arrangement replaces the original’s pop‑beat and blast‑beat dynamics with gently plucked guitars and violin, highlighting the song’s lyrical vulnerability. It marks the...
Rosalía's Lux Is This Month's Listening Party Dublin Album Event
Rosalía’s 2025 album *Lux*—an orchestral, operatic work recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and sung in 13 languages—will be spotlighted at Nialler9’s monthly Listen Closely event in Dublin. The listening party is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 7 pm in The Big...
Francis Of Delirium Shares Details of New Album ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’
Luxembourg‑based indie artist Francis Of Delirium announced her second album “Run, Run Pure Beauty,” arriving on 29 May 2026 via Dalliance Recordings. The record follows her 2024 debut “Lighthouse” and is anchored by the lead single “It’s A Beautiful Life,” which comes...
Now & Then: Rose’s Pawn Shop’s American Seams and the Reach of Southern Rock Opera
Rose’s Pawn Shop releases American Seams, a live‑in‑studio album that blends bluegrass, rock, and country storytelling after two decades on the road. Produced by Eric Corne, the record captures a raw, communal sound that mirrors the band’s touring energy. The...
From//October – Missing The Snow
From//October, a Dutch indie act, released the 90‑second track “Missing The Snow,” which the MP3Hugger review describes as warm, gentle slowcore. The song’s concise arrangement packs sweetness and light, drawing comparisons to Low’s “Christmas” EP and the psychedelic pop of...
Sam Akpro Teams up with TYSON for New Collab Single ‘Wayside’
London multi‑hyphenate Sam Akpro has returned with “Wayside,” a dreamy neo‑soul single featuring fellow London artist TYSON. The track, released through the ANTI‑ label, follows Akpro’s critically praised debut album Evenfall, which arrived last year. Both artists trade vocals over...
Dreamers in Exile
Voxtrot, the mid‑2000s indie‑pop darlings, released their second full‑length album, *Dreamers in Exile*, marking a 19‑year gap since their debut. The record, issued on the band’s own Cult Hero label, features richer production with synths, strings, and a polished mix...
Live: Cardinals Play the Newly Reopened Savoy in Cork
Irish indie five‑piece Cardinals performed a sold‑out show at Cork’s newly reopened Savoy Theatre, coinciding with the release of their debut album Masquerade. Formed in Kinsale after the pandemic, the band has quickly become a standout act, earning praise from...
Laura Jurd and RAM Jazz Orchestra
Laura Jurd’s newly arranged big‑band suite premiered with the RAM Jazz Orchestra, transforming her small‑group compositions into a vibrant, folk‑rock‑infused performance. The concert featured a full complement of brass, woodwinds, strings, and guest vocalists, highlighting her return to large‑ensemble writing...
Selfish Things Return With Powerful New Track ‘Sunlight’
Selfish Things have broken a four‑year silence with the atmospheric alt‑rock single “Sunlight.” The track showcases vocalist Alex Biro’s raw, confessional take on the early, painful phase of his sobriety, contrasting the typical expectation of immediate calm. Biro, now a...