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.
Hear THE WARNING’s Blazing New Song “Kerosene”
The Warning released their second 2026 single, “Kerosene,” a hard‑rock track that follows last month’s country‑crossover “Love to Be Loved.” The song pairs soaring three‑part harmonies with aggressive riff‑rock and fuzz‑bass, while its video showcases tattoo‑shop scenes, a high‑speed highway chase, and a pyrotechnic scrapyard performance. “Kerosene” is available on streaming services via Lava/Republic Records, and a limited‑edition 7‑inch of the previous single is now on pre‑order. The band will also support Yungblud on his North American tour starting May 15.
The Itch Share New Single ‘Drugdealer’ From Upcoming Debut Album
British duo The Itch have unveiled their new single “Drugdealer,” a slower, synth‑driven track that diverges from their usual dance‑punk energy. The song’s lyrical hook, “if you want me, I could be your drugdealer,” frames a love‑song metaphor inspired by...
The Reds, Pinks and Purples – “Worthy Of Love”
The Reds, Pinks and Purples are set to release their new album Acknowledge Kindness on April 24, 2026 through Fire Records. The record expands the band’s rain‑streaked jangle into a pop‑grandiose sound reminiscent of the Go‑Betweens and early‑90s The Chills....
Harlan Silverman
Harlan Silverman’s new album *Music For Stillness* follows his work with the Cosmic Tones Research Trio, offering a concise 27‑minute collection of flute, cello, and viola‑driven ambient pieces. The record leans toward Japanese folk‑inspired pastoral tones while retaining the band’s...
Eric Silverman – “Living The Dream”
Eric Silverman, a leading figure in California’s Cosmic Americana scene, is set to release his new album Bitter Honey on May 29 via Royal Oakie Records. The record continues his signature blend of psychedelic rock, AOR, and 1970s‑era cowboy aesthetics, anchored by the...
Gretel Drops Latest ‘Squish’ Preview ‘Fire Blooming Trees’
British indie‑rocker Gretel Hanlyn released the new single “Fire Blooming Trees,” the latest teaser from her debut album Squish, slated for 10 April on Breadcrumb Records/AWAL. The track, recorded live, draws its title from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and tackles themes of...
Nathan Bowles – Seven Lefts
Nathan Bowles releases Seven Lefts, his first solo album in a decade, delivering over seventy minutes of tape‑recorded improvisations. He built the record on a four‑track cassette machine, layering keyboards, banjo and sampled fragments into sprawling, sixteen‑minute pieces. The album...
Morrissey’s Make-Up Is A Lie Reviewed: Entertainingly All over the Shop
Morrissey's long‑awaited album *Make‑Up Is A Lie* finally arrives three years after the shelved *Bonfire Of Teenagers* saga. The record jumps across genres—electropop, psych‑pop, lounge‑shuffle—and showcases his still‑strong vocal delivery. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, the album feels oddly cohesive despite...
Laufey at London’s O2 Arena: Timings, Set List, Last-Minute Tickets and Everything You Need to Know
Icelandic singer‑songwriter Laufey will headline two shows at London’s O2 Arena on March 8 and March 9, 2026, supporting her third album *A Matter of Time*. Doors open at 6 pm on Sunday and 6:30 pm on Monday, with the performances slated for roughly 8:20‑9 pm. Alice Phoebe Lou...
A Voice From And For The Sea: The Making of ‘From the Floorboards’
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the RRS Discovery, the artist released the album *From the Floorboards*, built around the Shackleton Violin—a handcrafted instrument made from the floorboards of Ernest Shackleton’s former Edinburgh home and driftwood. The violin’s maritime provenance...
HELP(2)
HELP(2), the sequel to the 1995 War Child compilation, drops a 23‑track, charity‑driven album recorded in a single week at Abbey Road Studios in November 2025. The record features fresh contributions from Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Depeche Mode and a host of...
Ayra Starr Wants Women To Own Their Power
Nigerian pop star Ayra Starr has dropped her latest single “Where Do We Go,” a track she describes as a personal anthem for getting ready and stepping out with confidence. The song continues her pattern of crafting music that speaks...
Dave at London’s O2 Arena: Timings, Set List, Last-Minute Tickets and Everything You Need to Know
British rapper Dave will headline four consecutive nights at London’s O2 Arena from March 6‑11, 2026, as part of his Boy Who Played the Harp Tour promoting his third album. Ticket demand forced the addition of extra dates, underscoring his...
Trippers & Askers: Tried to Do’s — A Song Cycle of Loss, Love and Re-Membering
Jay Hammond’s Trippers & Askers project will issue its second full‑length album, *Tried to Do’s*, on May 8 via Sleepy Cat Records. The record follows 2021’s concept work *Acorn* and shifts from a Butler‑inspired sequel to a personal song cycle shaped...
The New Cue #574 March 6: Aldous Harding, Shabaka, Bonnie Prince Billy, Little Barrie, Joshua Idehen, Chris Cohen & Cass...
The New Cue #574 delivers a curated music briefing, spotlighting Aldous Harding’s forthcoming fifth album, Train On The Island, slated for a May release, and Shabaka Hutchings’ new record Of The Earth. Both artists are highlighted with detailed commentary despite...
STL
The blog post spotlights STL, the electronic music project of German producer Stephan Laubner, tracing his roots from video‑game‑inspired early listening to Frankfurt’s techno scene. It highlights two key releases: the 2014 album At Disconnected Moments, noted for its sanded‑smooth dub techno percussion,...
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis - Deface the Currency (Impulse!, 2026)
The Messthetics teamed up with tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis to release their second album, *Deface the Currency*, recorded in just two days after a transatlantic tour. The seven‑track record expands the quartet’s blend of alternative rock, jazz‑rock, and free...
Today Is Bandcamp Friday
Bandcamp Fridays, launched in March 2020 during the pandemic, waive the platform’s revenue share so every purchase goes directly to artists and labels. The program has generated over $120 million for independent musicians and has become a vehicle for charitable fundraising....
Catherine Lamb X Ghost Ensemble ~ Interius/Exterius
Catherine Lamb and Ghost Ensemble have released *interius/exterius* on Greyfade, a 33‑minute recording that distills a previously hour‑long work. The piece is built on a radical just‑intonation system derived from an inaudible 10 Hz fundamental, creating a relational harmonic field. Ghost...
Peso Pluma & Tito Double P – Dopamina
Peso Pluma teams up with emerging rapper Tito Double P for the March 2026 single “Dopamina,” a cross‑genre blend of regional Mexican vocals and urban trap production. The track showcases stark vocal contrast—Pluma’s nasal rasp against Double P’s deep snarl—over...
Ateez – Adrenaline
Ateez’s latest single “Adrenaline” attempts to fuse EDM hype with nu‑metal aggression, but critics argue the track falls short of delivering a compelling drop. Reviewers praise the energetic verses yet criticize the chorus for sounding like a dated club remix....
CP Radio 018
The author reflects on a harsh winter in New York and how the environment influences mind, body, and spirit, highlighting music’s ability to shift mood. A new episode of The (Almost) Reckless Podcast with Jeffrey Saad explores controlling thoughts to...
Dope Beats Drop on RapLifeReview Episode 242
The music is dope. Is this cosplaying though? #RapLifeReview Episode 242 on @applemusic YT. Link in bio too.
Pearla – Imagine Your Face
Pearla, the moniker of Nicole Rodriguez, is set to release her sophomore album *Song Room* on April 24, 2026, following the debut *Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming*. The lead single “Imagine Your Face” delves into the interior landscape of a...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Post-Hardcore Bands Right Now
AltPress surveyed readers to rank the five best post‑hardcore bands of 2026, highlighting a mix of veterans and newcomers. I Promised the World secured a Rise Records deal and upcoming tour slots, while Thrice released ambitious companion albums that reaffirm their...
“My Mother Turned Down A Record Deal With Ice Cube in 1992”: An Interview With Seth Neblett, Author of ‘Mothership...
Seth Neblett’s new oral‑history book *Mothership Connected* lifts the veil on the women who helped shape Parliament‑Funkadelic’s iconic sound, profiling five vocalists and their behind‑the‑scenes roles. The narrative draws on interviews with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Sly Stone and other...
Video Premiere: Red Sands – “System”
Mexico City metal trio Red Sands has premiered a video for “System,” the centerpiece track of their six‑track EP Evocations released in January. The band describes the song as a scathing critique of political corruption, religious hypocrisy, and corporate‑driven environmental...
Review: Baby Keem – ‘Ca$ino’
Baby Keem’s sophomore album Ca$ino has arrived to critical acclaim, with reviewers highlighting its eclectic production, autobiographical lyricism, and high‑profile collaborations with Kendrick Lamar. The record channels early‑era Kanye influences while incorporating trap beats and spoken‑word interludes, creating a fresh...
Track Premiere: Crippled Black Phoenix – “Colder and Colder”
Crippled Black Phoenix debuted their new single “Colder and Colder,” a brooding blend of death‑rock atmosphere and shoegaze‑laden melancholy, ahead of the forthcoming album Sceaduhelm. Vocalist‑guitarist Justin Storms describes the track as a rhythmic, tragic narrative built around the title’s...
Lauren Presley Examines Hope and Reality on “Potential”
Lauren Presley’s new single “Potential” drops a darker alt‑rock edge, pairing distorted guitars with steady tension. The track’s controlled vocal delivery lets lyrics about hoping for who someone could be, rather than who they are, take center stage. By framing...
ALBUM REVIEW: With 'Watterson Hall,' William Clark Green Embraces a Mainstream Sound
William Clark Green’s seventh studio effort, *Watterson Hall*, signals a deliberate pivot toward a more mainstream country sound. The 50‑minute record fuses classic twang with contemporary production, tackling familiar topics like love, partying, and perseverance. Green’s lyrical hook‑craft and upbeat...
Tomo Katsurada & Misha Panfilov – “Mostra”
Former Kikagaku Moyo guitarist Tomo Katsurada has partnered with Estonian composer Misha Panfilov to release a new collaborative record titled Eternal Almost. The duo debuted the project with the psych‑funk single “Mostra,” which blends 70s‑era groove with dreamy, free‑flowing textures....
From Busker to Believer: The Hard-Earned Songs of Slaid Cleaves
Slaid Cleaves, a Texas‑based Americana singer‑songwriter, recounts his rise from $600‑a‑month busking gigs to a sustainable independent music career. After quitting his minimum‑wage job, he spent years honing his craft on the streets of Cork and in Austin’s open‑mic scene,...
Matt Valentine :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Matt Valentine’s Wet Tuna project releases its fourth full‑length album, Vast, on Captured Tracks. The record blends psychedelic, funk, and experimental pop elements, delivering richly textured yet spacious soundscapes. Coming a decade after the debut, Vast underscores Valentine’s evolving solo...
Nothing Breaks Our Little Hearts In Two
The reviews spotlight Gena’s “Circlez,” praised for its meticulously calibrated mix that blends warm organ tones, precise percussion, and immersive spatial effects. Bebe Rexha’s “Çike Çike” draws heavily on early‑90s house and Madonna‑era pop while feeling contemporary, reflecting a streaming‑driven “flat‑time”...
Book of Churches’ Self Titled: A 48-Hour Blueprint of the Soul
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow’s debut solo album Book of Churches was recorded in a frantic 48‑hour session using only a couple of microphones and a cell phone. The resulting collection feels like a raw demo, emphasizing first‑thought urgency and stripped‑back arrangements. Critics...
Snake Eyes’ Cash Rich: Unleashing Calculated Chaos
Snake Eyes have finally released their long‑awaited album Cash Rich on Alcopop! Records after five years of careful curation. The 12‑track record showcases a lo‑fi fuzz‑driven sound mixed with heavy distortion and occasional acoustic moments, reflecting the band’s gear‑obsessed production...
Maya Hawke Announces Fourth Album ‘Maitreya Corso’ and Releases Lead Single
Maya Hawke, known for her roles in "Stranger Things" and "The Hunger Games," announced her fourth studio album, Maitreya Corso, slated for release on May 1. The lead single, "Devil You Know," showcases stripped‑back folk influences and reflects her desire...
Tokyo’s Bed Share New Single ‘風 | KAZE’ via 40Miles
Japanese post‑punk outfit bed has dropped their latest single “風 | KAZE” on the 40Miles imprint, following an aggressive UK tour that saw them play multiple venues in a single week. The 105‑second track fuses industrial rock, noisy distortion and...
Shane Parish
Shane Parish, an American fingerstyle guitarist, has issued two new instrumental albums. "Autechre Guitar" features ten acoustic renditions of the IDM duo Autechre, derived from painstaking slow‑motion transcriptions. The follow‑up "Repertoire" pairs acoustic covers of jazz icons Alice Coltrane and Charles Mingus...
Dwi Riana – Songs From the Yellow Couch
Indie singer‑songwriter Dwi Riana has released her debut full‑length album, Songs from the Yellow Couch, on Bandcamp. The record continues the emotional depth of earlier singles like Springtime and Dysphoria, weaving bossa‑nova, indie jazz, and folk textures across ten tracks....
Kool Keith’s “Facts Remain”: Transcending Epochs & Styles
Kool Keith’s 2025 single “Facts Remain” drops a vivid, otherworldly narrative set in a Harlem hotel suite, complete with surreal décor and retro‑futuristic fashion. The track blends old‑school MC bravado with avant‑garde lyricism, positioning Keith as a timeless figure who...
Interview with Cold Camp – Winter Dreamz
Cold Camp, a DIY hip‑hop collective on Hand’solo Records, released their sophomore album "Winter Dreamz," describing it as the project where they finally nailed their signature sound. The group openly rejects AI as a primary creative tool, labeling it "creatively...
Twangville Returns to NYC’s Cafe Wha? On April 1st
Twangville will host a showcase at NYC’s historic Cafe Wha? on April 1, featuring Lydia Loveless and debuting Will Dailey. The event continues the venue’s legacy of legendary performances. Loveless brings a decade‑spanning catalog, while Dailey presents his new album...
London’s Tooth Share Live Favourite ‘Medicine’
London indie quartet Tooth has dropped their second single, “Medicine,” showcasing a darker, grunge‑infused pop sound. The track features lead singer Tom Pollock’s lower‑pitched, richer vocal delivery and the band’s most intricate guitar work to date. Inspired by Sonic Youth,...
ALBUM REVIEW: Chemistry, Storytelling Propel Sons of Town Hall’s ‘Of Ghosts and Gods’
Transatlantic folk duo Sons of Town Hall release their sophomore album, Of Ghosts and Gods, a concept‑driven collection of twelve tracks that weave narrative storytelling with expansive orchestration. The record opens with the introspective “Gods,” followed by the cinematic “How...
The Sky Is Too
John Carroll Kirby’s new instrumental "Suntory" captures a sunrise‑like serenity through piano and synth textures, earning praise for its indescribable emotional depth. Yaya Bey’s "Blue" pairs a tight, funk‑infused bass groove with weightless vocals that convey both lingering angst and...
ALBUM REVIEW: Brit Taylor's ‘Land of the Forgotten’ Is One Banger After Another
Brit Taylor’s new album *Land of the Forgotten* delivers eleven tightly crafted songs that honor her East Kentucky upbringing while sounding fresh for today’s country‑rock audience. The record weaves fiddle, mandolin, brass and a drawl‑filled vocal style into cinematic narratives...
Blodørn’s “Det Finnes Ingen Trone” Is Wise and Weary (Album Review)
Norwegian black‑metal veterans Blodørn release their third album, Det Finnes Ingen Trone, delivering a deliberately austere sound that favors atmosphere over aggression. The record leans on growls, slow‑burn tempos, and melodic tremolo riffs, creating lengthy, fog‑like passages that prioritize mood...
Alan Williams – Floating On the Dreamline
Alan Williams is retiring from his professorship at the University of Massachusetts‑Lowell while releasing his third solo album, Floating On the Dreamline. The record spans indie‑rock, power‑pop, heavy‑metal, bossa nova, and piano ballads, reflecting his diverse musical background. Student collaborators from...