Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record‑Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake is closing in on Morgan Wallen’s record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to The Source. Forbes adds that this also matches Adele’s historic tally of debut‑at‑number‑one singles.
Seven Wonders, Seven Voices: Spell Songs Take Flight with “In Thin Air”
The folk collective Spell Songs returns with its third album, *In Thin Air*, out on 4 September via Hudson Records. The record is a musical companion to Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’s new field guide, *The Book of Birds*, which spotlights the rapid decline of British bird populations. Featuring the same seven musicians who pioneered the project, the album follows the life cycle of a bird through seven thematic movements. A UK tour kicks off at the Folk by the Oak festival in July and runs through September, with live watercolor illustrations adding a visual layer.
Interview: Beau Nectar
Indie‑pop duo Beau Nectar, composed of Marie‑Clo and éemi, has released their first full‑length English album, Dandy, accompanied by the lead single Artichoke. The project weaves eco‑feminist synth‑pop with playful narratives that personify flora and fauna, addressing ecological collapse and...
On Wilding (Part One), Jessica Pearson and the East Wind Turn Resistance Into Momentum with Standout Track “Do It”
Jessica Pearson and the East Wind released the EP *Wilding Part One*, a folk‑Americana collection created entirely by women. The record centers on the track “Do It,” which confronts domestic and gender‑based violence with stark storytelling. Produced by JUNO‑winning Hill...
Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”
Montreal singer‑songwriter Libby Ember releases the dreamy bedroom‑pop single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway,” following two Spotify‑editorial‑backed tracks earlier this year. The song captures the limbo of a post‑breakup relationship, using layered guitars, synths, and drums to create a dense...
Paul McCartney Interview on ‘Late Show’ Gets Interrupted by Giant Wormhole
Paul McCartney stepped in as Stephen Colbert’s final guest on The Late Show, sharing memories of the Beatles’ U.S. debut and his upcoming album. Mid‑interview, a staged “giant wormhole” appeared, prompting Colbert to leave the stage while Neil deGrasse Tyson...
Charli XCX Commemorates Spring and Summer in High Fashion ‘SS26’ Video
Charli XCX has dropped her new single “SS26,” accompanied by a high‑fashion runway video directed by Torso. The visual showcases the pop star in avant‑garde outfits before she walks off the catwalk into an abyss, echoing the song’s apocalyptic lyric....
Visible Cloaks – Paradessence
Visible Cloaks, the Portland duo of Spencer Doran and Ryan Carlile, returned in 2026 with Paradessence, their first full‑length album since 2017. The record builds on their signature blend of globally sourced samples and hyperreal synth textures, while the title...
Prateeksha Srivastava Drops Playful Love Song ‘Sajna Ve,’ Signs to Warner Music India
Prateeksha Srivastava has signed a deal with Warner Music India and launched her debut single “Sajna Ve.” The pop‑infused love track follows her work as a songwriter for hits like Sunidhi Chauhan’s “Aankh.” Warner announced a slate of additional singles...
LE SSERAFIM Drops Second 'BOOMPALA' Teaser Ahead of May 22 Comeback
LE SSERAFIM released a second teaser for their title track 'BOOMPALA' at midnight KST on May 21, intensifying anticipation for the group's May 22 comeback with the album PUREFLOW pt.1. The teaser, posted on HYBE Labels’ YouTube channel, showcases surreal...
Neo Dimes – ‘Alone’
Neo Dimes, the Denver moniker of Stephen Edmunds, has launched his debut full‑length album *Alone*. The record merges alternative‑rock vigor with industrial darkwave textures, delivering a moody yet energetic sound. Tracks like “Beasts,” “Angels,” and “Don’t Think” critique digital surveillance,...
Marley’s Ghost – ‘Honky Tonk’
Seattle‑based collective Marley’s Ghost releases "Honky Tonk," an Americana record produced by veteran Larry Campbell. The album leans heavily on classic country, Western swing and folk standards, reinterpreting songs by Ray Price, Webb Pierce, Hank Williams Jr., and others. Twin fiddles, pedal...
TikTok Partners with Paul McCartney for Album Launch
TikTok announced a live Q&A with Sir Paul McCartney ahead of his new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” scheduled for May 27 at 10:30 am EST. The former Beatle, who has over 1.2 million followers on the platform, will discuss the album’s inspiration and...
Watch: The String Cheese Incident Preview Forthcoming Docuseries ‘Into The Incidents’
The String Cheese Incident has launched a four‑part docuseries, "Into The Incidents," on the streaming platform nugs as of May 21. The series pulls back the curtain on the band’s rehearsal space, known as "The Lab," revealing songwriting sessions, recording work,...
YG Plus Extends Domestic Distribution Deal with HYBE, Securing K‑pop Catalogs for Three Years
YG Plus announced a three‑year renewal of its domestic distribution agreement with HYBE, extending the partnership that began in 2018. The deal keeps YG Plus responsible for delivering music from HYBE’s marquee artists—including BTS, SEVENTEEN and NewJeans—to South Korean fans,...
Westside Cowboy Announce Debut Album, Share Video for New Song “Kick Stones (The Boys)”
Manchester‑based quartet Westside Cowboy announced their debut album *It Goes On*, set for release on August 21 via Island Records. The band simultaneously premiered the video‑driven single “Kick Stones (The Boys)”, directed by Edie Lawrence and filmed with local side‑kick FC...
Aubrey Jane – Starshiner
Aubrey Jane’s sophomore album *Starshiner* expands on the raw vulnerability of her debut *Calamity* by merging folk‑inflected indie rock with confessional bedroom‑pop textures. The record was crafted with a cadre of collaborators—including Teddy Tietze, Giovanni Ventello, and a rotating rhythm...
Lola Young, Elton John, Rosalía & More Honored at 2026 Ivor Novello Awards: Complete Winners List
The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards were held at London’s Grosvenor House, honoring top songwriters across a range of categories. Elton John was named the Ivors Academy’s first president while Sam Fender took Songwriter of the Year amid his hit “Rein...
Rosco P. Coldchain & Nicholas Craven Talk New Tape, Chemistry and Mainstream Vs. Underground
Veteran rapper Rosco P. Coldchain returns with the tape “Play With Something Safe,” fully produced by underground beatmaker Nicholas Craven. Recorded largely in Vermont and featuring guests Malcolm Kamal, Jimmie D, Bruiser Wolf and Ab‑Liva, the project blends Craven’s soulful sample loops with Rosco’s...
Feeble Little Horse Announce New Album Bitknot Dropping Next Week
Feeble Little Horse, the Pittsburgh noise‑pop trio, announced their third album *Bitknot* will be released on May 26, 2026. The band has sent fans a free download of the new single “Poison” via Dropbox and teased the record with a retro‑styled...
Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, Mon Rovîa, Ken Pomeroy Among Leading Americana Honors & Awards Nominees
The 25th Americana Honors & Awards nominees were announced for the September 16 ceremony at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, Charley Crockett, Molly Tuttle and Jesse Welles contend for Artist of the Year, while Tyler Childers, Kathleen Edwards, S.G. Goodman, Ken Pomeroy and Price vie...
Analyzing ARIRANG’s Hidden Track “Come Over”: Stanning BTS Podcast
BTS’s hidden track “Come Over,” exclusive to the deluxe vinyl of ARIRANG, has become a focal point for fans and the group’s World Tour setlist. The Stanning BTS podcast dissects the song’s lyrical layers, highlighting verses from Suga, RM, and...
Wiki Announces First Solo Album in Seven Years
New York rapper Wiki ends a three‑year recording hiatus by announcing his first solo album in seven years, "Ancient History," slated for release on June 12, 2026. The record arrives on his own imprint, Wikset Enterprise, and is preceded by...
Watch Kevin Morby and Carrie Brownstein Perform Sleater-Kinney’s “Modern Girl”
Kevin Morby surprised Portland fans at Revolution Hall on May 20 by inviting Sleater‑Kinney founder Carrie Brownstein onstage for a rendition of the band’s 2005 anthem “Modern Girl.” The performance was recorded and posted online, drawing attention to both artists’ enduring...
Big Freedia to Release SOPHIE-Produced Record This Summer
US rapper and singer Big Freedia announced a new EP entirely produced by the late avant‑pop pioneer SOPHIE. The three‑track record, recorded in 2016, will be released on June 19, with the lead single “Blaze That Ass” arriving May 22. The posthumous...
German House Mainstay Philipp Jung, Co-Founder of M.A.N.D.Y. and Get Physical, Has Died
Philipp Jung, co‑founder of the house duo M.A.N.D.Y. and the seminal label Get Physical Music, died at age 55. He helped shape Germany’s house and tech‑house scene from the 1990s onward, launching influential releases such as the 2005 "Body Language"...
DEVIN TOWNSEND Talks To Metal Injection: "I'm Following The Creative Compulsions Where They Lead Me."
Devin Townsend’s upcoming 24‑track rock opera The Moth, due May 29, 2025, represents his most ambitious project yet, involving orchestras and choirs across ten countries. The Canadian’s self‑described "life’s work" blends progressive metal with symphonic elements, demanding a new level of orchestration...
Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama To Dissect The Genius Of Earth, Wind & Fire In First Trailer For HBO...
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove’s documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring commentary from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The film traces the band’s evolution from its 1970s origins through its nine Grammy...
10 New Songs Out Today to Listen To: Vince Staples, Kelsey Lu, and More
Our Culture’s May 21 roundup spotlights ten fresh tracks spanning hip‑hop, indie, and post‑punk, from Vince Staples’ “White Flag” previewing his Cry Baby album (out June 5) to Kelsey Lu’s tender single “Comfort” ahead of So Help Me God. The list also introduces...
Milky Brings 00s Summer Vibes To Birmingham For 99 Launch
Milky revived its 2002 summer anthem "Just The Way You Are" with a TikTok‑driven remix, turning the track into a campus‑wide sensation in Birmingham. The US‑origin brand 99 staged a pop‑up activation at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City...
Elim Chan Becomes First Female Music Director of San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan, a Hong Kong‑born conductor, has been named music director of the San Francisco Symphony, becoming the orchestra’s first female leader. She will serve as music‑director‑designate starting June and assume the full role in September 2027 for a six‑year term. Chan takes...
Spotify Unveils “Reserved” Concert Tickets For Premium Subscribers, Sets Universal Music Deal For Fan-Made Covers & Remixes
Spotify unveiled "Reserved," a new feature that earmarks two concert tickets for the platform's most engaged Premium subscribers, using listening activity, shares and other engagement signals. The program, rolled out with Live Nation, launches in the United States with plans...
New Order to Release ‘The Best & The Rest Of’ Compilation Featuring Rarities and Unheard Remixes
British electronic rock pioneers New Order are reissuing their 1994 "The Best Of New Order" and 1995 "The Rest Of New Order" compilations as a single, fully remastered collection. The deluxe four‑CD version adds an extra disc packed with rare...
Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Wizkid has become the first African act to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify, cementing his status as a global streaming powerhouse. The milestone underscores the rapid rise of African music on major platforms and raises questions about revenue...
PRESIDENT Announce Debut Album ‘BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE’
American indie‑rock act PRESIDENT is set to release his first full‑length album, BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, on September 4 through Atlantic Records. The record delves into existential questions about faith, mortality and humanity’s relationship with religion, a theme the artist...
Gracie Abrams Drops Lead Single “Hit the Wall”
Gracie Abrams' "Hit the Wall" is out now, the lead single from her third album 'Daughter from Hell,' written and produced with Aaron Dessner and arriving July 17th. https://t.co/OoJN7OpHol
Oakwood Announce Tour with Love Letter, Joie-De-Vivre, Gapyear, Camping in Alaska, More
Texas emo outfit Oakwood is set to release its first album in years, *Blurred Away*, on May 29 through Memory Music. To support the record, the band announced a 20‑plus‑date North American trek that kicks off in July and runs through...
EP Premiere: Musth – Jollysad
Norwegian alternative‑metal outfit Musth has self‑released its new EP *Jollysad*, dropping on Friday. The band recorded the six‑track project live at Phat Cat Studios, opting for a raw, unpolished sound inspired by Rage Against the Machine’s *Evil Empire*. The release includes sampled dialogue...
Spotify to Reserve Concert Tickets for Superfans on Premium Tier; Live Nation Confirmed as Launch Partner as Companies Strike Multi-Year...
Spotify is launching "Reserved," a feature that holds two concert tickets per tour for the platform's most engaged Premium subscribers. The service, backed by a multi‑year partnership with Live Nation, will debut in the United States this summer before rolling...
Premiere: The Deslondes Share New Track “I’m Gone,” Covering Kiki Cavazos
The Deslondes have unveiled a new cover of Kiki Cavazos’ “I’m Gone,” previewing their upcoming analog‑tape‑recorded covers album *Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1*, which drops tomorrow on New West Records. The track reimagines the mountain‑folk original with blues‑laden guitars, full‑band...
The AI Slopocalypse Is Upon Us. Tastemakers, Assemble.
AI‑generated music has cracked mainstream charts, with Xania Monet becoming the first AI act on Billboard, underscoring the technology’s cultural reach. Creators across EDM and film note that AI is flooding the market, flattening genre distinctions into a "heavy middle" of...
Bon Jovi Cards Feature Real Stage Artifacts and Guitar Pieces
Bon Jovi's new Keepsake Trading Cards contain real stage-used artifacts, on-card autographs, and pieces of Jon Bon Jovi's personal guitar. Once they're made, that's it. https://t.co/xTvlcAiRJh
INKCARCERATION Daily Schedule Announced; GOJIRA, LIMP BIZKIT, & More Headlining
Inkcarceration’s 2026 three‑day festival will run July 17‑19 on the Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio, featuring 65 bands across two stages. Friday’s headliners are Disturbed, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill and Hollywood Undead; Saturday showcases Bad Omens, Gojira, Sleeping...
Radiohead Extends Brooklyn Show, Adds Student Discount, Announces New Cities
Radiohead's Motion Picture House: Kid A Mnesia has expanded its Brooklyn run through June 28th, added Wednesdays with a 30% student discount, and confirmed stops in Chicago, Mexico City, and San Francisco.
Kelsey Lu Shares New Single ‘Comfort’
Kelsey Lu has released the new single “Comfort,” the latest teaser for her forthcoming album So Help Me God, slated for June 12. The album, her first full-length effort since the 2017 debut Blood, was crafted with high‑profile collaborators Jack Antonoff and...
‘Deltarune’ Soundtrack Gets Rock ‘N’ Roll Remix Album
Toby Fox’s Deltarune soundtrack has been transformed into a rock‑n‑roll remix album titled “Deltarune: Guitar Collections Volume 1.” The 14‑track release, arranged by guitarist Geoffrey Day, is now streaming and will soon arrive on vinyl, CD, and as official sheet music....
Hot Chip Announce First-Ever Reissues of ‘The Warning,’ ‘Made in the Dark’ & ‘One Life Stand’
British electronic band Hot Chip announced the first-ever reissues of three of their most acclaimed albums—2006’s The Warning, 2008’s Made in the Dark, and 2010’s One Life Stand—on double‑LP gatefold biovinyl, slated for July 17 via Domino. The Warning marks its...
Spotify Will Now Reserve Concert Tickets for Subscribers Who Are ‘Superfans’ of Artists
Spotify unveiled "Reserved," a new feature that automatically sets aside two concert tickets for users identified as superfans based on streaming, sharing and location data. The service launches for US Premium subscribers aged 18+, with no extra fee, and is...
Spotify and Universal Music Group Strike Landmark Deal to Let Fans Create AI Covers and Remixes – as a Paid...
Spotify and Universal Music Group have sealed a licensing pact that lets Premium subscribers pay to generate AI‑powered covers and remixes of participating artists' songs. The tool, built on an undisclosed generative‑AI platform, will be an optional add‑on while all...
HAKEN Returns With New Single 'In A Fever Dream'; First New Music Since 2023
U.K. progressive metal outfit HAKEN has broken a three‑year recording silence with the single “In A Fever Dream.” The track, produced by George Lever – the band’s first external producer – also features veteran bassist Bryan Beller. The release follows...
The Coral – 388
British indie veterans The Coral have dropped their thirteenth studio effort, 388, marking another creative pivot after a successful comeback period. The record pulls from Jamaican rocksteady, Ethiopian jazz, psych‑rock and classic beat‑era sounds, delivering a concise 11‑track collection that...