Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The incident was reported by Deadline and corroborated by Clash Music.
Gwaed Dives Into Melancholy With ‘Iselder’
Welsh shoegaze outfit Gwaed has re‑released their 2020 track “Iselder” across streaming services in 2026, giving the song a second life. The title, Welsh for “depression,” frames a dreamy yet sombre composition that blends airy guitar layers with understated vocals. Drawing on the dramatic landscapes of North Wales, the band expands its signature sound while showcasing a decade of artistic growth since their 2014 EP Sgerbydau Haf. The release underscores Gwaed’s evolving musicianship and renewed focus on introspective storytelling.
Somebody Else Explore The Complexities Of Life On ‘I Fear’
Fort Worth‑based band Somebody Else has dropped their new single “I Fear,” a track that fuses emo, shoegaze, and post‑hardcore elements. The song, co‑produced with Eric Lovenburg of Fifteen Rhema, expands the band’s wall‑of‑sound aesthetic while tackling anxiety and emotional...
Aaron Lerer Falls In Love With The ‘Everyday’
Aaron Lerer, co‑founder of independent label 1526 Records and Berklee graduate, has dropped his new single “Everyday.” The acoustic ballad opens with a sunrise‑like guitar motif and weaves intimate lyrics that stress the importance of daily connection. Produced and mixed...
My Top 30 Songs for March 1-7, 2026
EclecticMusicLover’s weekly top‑30 for March 1‑7 shows YUNGBLUD’s “Zombie” holding the #1 spot for a second week, while Royel Otis rises to #2 with “who’s your boyfriend”. Noah Kahan, Kings of Leon and Two Feet make notable jumps into the top ten, and new entries include...
Now & Then: The Band of Heathens’ Country Sides and the Reach of Golden Smog’s Down by the Old Mainstream
The Band of Heathens released *Country Sides* on February 20, 2026, a self‑produced 11‑track record recorded in just over a week at their own Finishing School studio. The album leans on democratic vocal duties, barroom‑style piano, and a lean, road‑ready...
Quill Protects Her ‘Autonomy’
Chicago‑born alternative‑rock artist Quill releases the single “Autonomy,” a starkly emotional track that previews her upcoming EP “Diary of a Wannabe.” The song contrasts distorted guitars and driving drums with smooth, controlled verses to illustrate the tension between authority and...
Ellie Heath Shares “Too Old (For This Shit),” A Joyful Anthem for Growing Up Without a Rule Book
Ellie Heath, an Edmonton‑based singer‑songwriter, has dropped the indie‑pop single “Too Old (For This Shit)”. Co‑written and produced with Hawksley Workman and Tristan Konkle, the track blends childlike whistles and layered choruses with a tight rhythm section. Lyrically, it humorously tackles...
Scarlett Macfarlane Steps Into a Zany Alt-Pop Wonderland on “Winter’s Whisper”
New York singer‑songwriter Scarlett Macfarlane drops the alt‑pop single “Winter’s Whisper,” a whimsical track that fuses bright pop hooks with a quirky rockabilly edge. The song’s lyrics riff on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, turning a winter stroll into a...
ARKELLS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM BETWEEN US OUT APRIL 17
Arkells, nine‑time Juno winners, announced their new album *Between Us* for an April 17, 2026 release via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. The record was produced in Los Angeles by Grammy‑winner John Congleton and showcases a more atmospheric, hook‑driven sound. Lead...
Witnessing History: Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year Win at the Grammys
Bad Bunny secured the 2026 Grammy Album of the Year award, marking the first time a Spanish‑language record has topped the category. The win underscores the explosive growth of Latin music on streaming platforms, where his album logged over 2 billion...
Minneapolis Band She’s Green Share New Single ‘Mettle’
Minneapolis shoegaze outfit she’s green has unveiled a new single titled “mettle,” delivering a dream‑like trance that mixes abrasive guitars with tender vocals. Frontwoman Zofia Smith describes the track as a response to relentless negative news, framing it as an...
Manchester’s The Slow Country Share ‘Firing Line’
Manchester‑based seven‑piece The Slow Country have dropped their latest single, “Firing Line.” The track marries early‑2000s indie rock structures with lush folk instrumentation, produced by Bill Ryder Jones and featuring artwork by Hugo Winderlind. Lead singer Charlie Smith describes the...
Devon Turnbull’s Ojas Music Label Launches with Muller and Totland’s Unna
Devon Turnbull’s Ojas Music label has launched with its inaugural release, the ambient minimalist EP *Unna* by Michael A. Muller and Otto A. Totland. The record, issued in partnership with The Vinyl Factory, pairs Totland’s close‑miked piano with Muller’s double...
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...
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...