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.
Nic Vans Makes His Production Debut with Remix of Łaszewo’s ‘3AM’
DJ Nic Vans has entered the production arena with his first official release, a remix of Łaszewo’s track “3AM.” The remix, issued on Carter Gregory’s Plot Twist Records, showcases Vans’ signature high‑energy style with pumping synths, heavy sub‑bass and trap‑pop hi‑hats. Łaszewo, an emerging electronic‑pop trio, gains additional exposure through the collaboration. Vans leverages his momentum from selling over 10,000 live tickets worldwide to expand his brand beyond the decks.
LYRXX Wants You To Feel Things
Nigerian singer‑songwriter LYRXX, an Ibadan‑born Afropop talent, has teamed up with Apple Music for an exclusive Africa Now Radio interview, spotlighting his debut project “MYSTERY RIDER.” The EP, released after his 2025 breakout single “Balenciaga,” fuses traditional Apala, soul, R&B,...
Del Stage Directo Al Sanatorio
Fred Again .. drops the "Beto’s Horns" remix alongside CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, delivering a high‑octane blend of frantic Latin rap, blaring horn riffs, and a dubstep‑style drop. The track’s rapid tempo shifts and digital rhumba detour showcase an unprecedented mash‑up...
New Latitude – Reimagined
Denver duo New Latitude released the five‑track EP *Reimagined*, offering instrumental covers of pop classics from Sting to Billie Eilish. The project replaces vocal lines with intricate guitar, saxophone, and upright‑bass arrangements, creating dreamy, genre‑blending interpretations. Highlights include a jazzy...
Nice Weather – Second Hand
Nice Weather, the ambient project of Philadelphia musician Justin Pittney, has released a new track titled “Second Hand.” The piece, recorded live to analog tape in January, expands on the baritone‑guitar‑centric soundscape introduced in the earlier “Room Tone.” At roughly...
Best New Music: Mavo and SSSoundgawd’s “Aura Salad” Is Peak Dancefloor Filler
Mavo and South‑African producer SSSoundgawd drop “Aura Salad” as part of the two‑track ‘Breaking’ EP, delivering a high‑energy blend of Afropop, Amapiano and lamba rhythms. The track is praised as a peak dancefloor filler, showcasing both artists’ knack for crafting...
It Holds Up: Life Without Buildings – ‘Any Other City’
Life Without Buildings marked the 25th anniversary of their sole album *Any Other City* with sold‑out reunion shows in Glasgow and London. The band’s cult classic gained fresh exposure after a 2020 TikTok trend featuring the track “The Leanover,” now...
The Biggest Band You’ve Never Heard Of
Stray Kids, the South Korean boy band, posted the second‑highest‑selling album worldwide in 2025, trailing only Taylor Swift. The group’s success reflects K‑Pop’s expanding global footprint and the power of fan‑driven streaming. Their Hyde Park headline show underscored a growing appetite for...
Your Lovely Writing’s On The Wall
A Thousand Mad Things’ William Barradale released the single “Promises,” a synth‑pop track steeped in Depeche Mode and The Cure influences. The song pairs a frosty electronic arrangement with wry, breakup‑centric lyrics delivered in a classic new‑wave vocal style. While not groundbreaking,...
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[PREMIERE] Succulents – Underdog
Manchester‑based lo‑fi indie duo Succulents, featuring Laurie Hulme and photographer Lucy Ridges, have released their debut single “Underdog.” The track was recorded in a South Manchester bedroom, mixed by Laurie’s brother Alex, and reflects a period of creative retreat while...
Cosamote’s ‘Files ‘26’ Is A Testament to Collaborative Brilliance
Cosamote’s debut album *Files ‘26* brings together eleven Lagos‑based musicians in a concept‑driven project that maps the stages of love. The record fuses Afropop, rap and R&B, producing standout tracks like “One + One” and “Sweetest Taboo.” Its narrative inspired...
Shell Daze 2026: Old Crow Medicine Show & Greensky Bluegrass
Mempho Presents will stage the Shell Daze Music Festival on April 17‑18, 2026, at Memphis’s historic Overton Park Shell, which marks its 90th anniversary. The two‑day event showcases a bluegrass‑focused roster, headlined by Old Crow Medicine Show on Friday and...
Abigail Lapell – Hazel
Canadian singer‑songwriter Abigail Lapell’s new album *Shadow Child* arrives on May 8, offering nine songs that correspond to each month of pregnancy. Recorded on Vancouver Island while she was expecting her first child, the record departs from the lush folk of...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘After the Party’
The Alt Editing podcast welcomed writer Brendan Menapace and host Ciara Rhiannon to dissect The Menzingers' new album "After the Party." The conversation tied the record’s post‑party depression and aging themes to broader cultural anxieties. The hosts also critiqued the...
Norman D. Loco Share ‘I Want a Beer’ via Secret Friend
Norman D. Loco’s new single “i want a beer” arrives on the Secret Friend imprint, a label quickly gaining a reputation for avant‑pop curation. The four‑piece, all Guildhall conservatoire alumni, fuse lo‑fi psych pop textures with jagged song structures and...
SOUNDIT Festival Shares the Full Line-Up for Its Second Edition
SOUNDIT Festival returns for its second edition on July 17‑18, 2026 in Barcelona’s Parc Nou, featuring 55 acts across four purpose‑built stages. Headliners include Blawan, gyrofield, Laurel Halo and a TraTraTrax takeover, with b2b sets from Kode9, Tim Reaper, Martyn and Om Unit. The...
Germany’s Legendary Club Boothaus Finally Gets Its Own Imprint
Germany’s iconic Bootshaus club in Cologne has launched its own imprint, Bootshaus Music, debuting with OGUZ and Jay Toledo’s track “Euphoria.” The release delivers uncompromising, high‑energy techno that mirrors the venue’s reputation for relentless, bass‑driven nights. Unlike many fledgling labels,...
Interview with Sofia Isella, the Hottest Artist Today
Same phone I have. And she also had the most exciting artist in the world rn Sofia Isella open for her (my interview with Sofia on YouTube later this week)
Plastic Rhino Light Up On ‘Dark Horizon’
Plastic Rhino returns with "Dark Horizon," an intense alt‑rock anthem that blends eerie synth layers with gritty, distorted guitars and Atara’s dynamic vocal range. The track follows a string of successful singles that secured spots on Spotify’s All New Rock...
I Know Most People Do
British indie duo Wet Leg's track "Mangetout" receives a fresh makeover by electronic producer The Dare. The remix preserves the song's core structure while amplifying bass lines and layering bright 80s‑inspired keyboards, delivering heightened sass and energy. Critics note the...
Co‑authoring Eugene Hutz’s Memoir, Releasing December
Very pleased and honored to announce that I got to help Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello with his memoir, Lost Innocent World, which will come out in early December via Matt Holt Books/BenBella Books. Preorder it now via Amazon (QR...
Bibi Club’s Guide to Montreal
Quebec indie duo Bibi Club – Adèle Trottier‑Rivard and Nicolas Basque – are gearing up for the release of their new album Amaro on February 27, 2026. The pair use the launch to showcase Montreal’s favorite haunts, from Mont‑Royal’s park...
Leeds’ Bathing Suits Share New Single ‘Empathy’ via Underplay
Leeds‑based duo Bathing Suits has dropped their new seven‑minute single “Empathy” via independent label Underplay. The track layers drum‑machine beats, synth pulses and jarring guitar riffs, delivering a loud, dance‑floor‑ready sound. Vocalist Freyja Blevins describes the song as a cold,...
Hen Ogledd Makes Us Feel Off-Kilter With ‘Discombobulated’
Hen Ogledd, the fluid folk‑experimental supergroup founded by Richard Dawson and Rhodri Davies, has released its new album *Discombobulated* on Domino Recording Company. Recorded in northern England and Wales, the record blends shambolic folk, gentle jazz, and extended improvisations, reflecting...
Cola – Hedgesitting
Cola, the post‑punk outfit formed by ex‑Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, is set to release their quasi‑self‑titled album *Cost of Living Adjustment* on May 8, 2024 via Fire Talk Records. The record follows 2022’s *Deep in View* and 2024’s...
5 Questions to Camila Agosto (Composer, Interdisciplinary Artist)
Camila Agosto, a composer‑interdisciplinary artist and Columbia doctoral candidate, will premiere her new work *The Shape of Forgetting* with the International Contemporary Ensemble at Roulette Intermedium on March 11. The piece, part of ICE’s “Call For ___” commissioning initiative, explores identity, memory, and healing...
Interview: Rhys Edwards of Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek’s fourth album EXPO arrives as a richly layered, analog‑driven record recorded at London’s cooperative Total Refreshment Centre. The band embraced a collective production model, using drum‑loop foundations and a shared sample bank to spark new ideas. Frontman Rhys...