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George Harrison’s ‘Something’ Crowned Beatles’ Greatest Love Song
George Harrison’s 1969 ballad “Something,” originally released on the Abbey Road album, has been hailed as the Beatles’ greatest love song. The track topped charts upon release and has earned lasting critical acclaim, cementing Harrison’s reputation alongside Lennon and McCartney.
Maxell has introduced a wireless cassette player priced just over $80, featuring Bluetooth, USB‑C fast charging, a headphone jack, and an 11‑hour battery life. The device includes a belt clip and is sold alongside a five‑pack of blank tapes for $13.35. Cassette sales have doubled in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 443 % growth since 2015. The product targets Gen X, elder Millennials and younger Gen Z listeners seeking a retro audio experience with modern convenience.
Cheekface announced their sixth studio album, *Podium*, slated for release on July 28, 2026. The record incorporates the February single “Hostile Street” and a fresh track “Black Site,” featuring collaborations with Teddy Roxpin, Jer Hunter of Skatune Network, and Elise Okusami of Oceanator. Alongside...
Andrea and Roberto, the viral duo behind Mind Enterprises, announced their new Italo‑Disco album “Negroni Love,” set for release on May 22. The record’s title pays homage to the cocktail featured in their popular kitchen videos. Ahead of their Coachella debut...
British metalcore outfit KNIFE BRIDE has unveiled a raw new track titled “crucify,” the lead single from their upcoming EP “sorry about the plague,” slated for release on April 24. The song mixes aggressive metalcore riffs with a candid British‑rock...
Bedouine, the folk‑rock project of Azniv Korkejian, announced her fourth studio album, *Neon Summer Skin*, slated for release on June 5, 2026 via Thirty Tigers. The lead single, “Long Way to Fall,” arrived with a video directed by Jackie Bao...
Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Jenevieve has released the single “Waiting Room” featuring Jordan Ward, accompanied by a Yanchi‑directed visual that nods to The Pharcyde’s “Drop.” The track extends the retro‑futurist vibe of her 2023 album CRYSALIS with a more programmed R&B...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium released “Meat Machines,” the lead single from their forthcoming album *The Great Parrot‑Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy*, due May 1. The track leans toward a melodic, Beatles‑tinged sound while retaining Les Claypool’s signature bass work....
SIIICKBRAIN announced her new album HOUNDSTOOTH, dropping June 3 on Nowhere Recordings, Pale Chord, and Rise Records BMG. The record delves into her personal struggles, emphasizing joy‑finding as a coping tool. Lead single “MURKY WATER” tackles a god‑complex theme with...
The EFG London Jazz Festival will run from 13 to 22 November 2026, spanning ten days and multiple iconic London venues. The first wave of announcements includes Malian singer‑songwriter Fatoumata Diawara headlining the Roundhouse and Samara Joy returning to the...
Henry Greenleaf’s four‑track EP *Brawn* marks his debut on Bjarki’s bbbbbb imprint, delivering a visceral blend of early Pearson Sound rhythm and peak Ed Banger swagger. The record revels in aggressive sound design, stretching basslines like rubber bands and slamming...
British singer‑songwriter Sam Fender’s recent UK tour generated £50,000 (≈$63,500) for Youth Music, a charity that backs grassroots music projects. Youth Music will match the donation, raising the total boost to £100,000 (≈$127,000). The funds are earmarked for young people...
Indie rock act Snail Mail is set to release its first studio album in five years, *Ricochet*, on March 27 through Matador Records. Singer‑songwriter Lindsey Jordan performed the new single “Tractor Beam” on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, generating high‑visibility buzz. The album...
Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan is releasing his first solo album, Gargoyle Of The Garden State, on June 12, 2024 via earMUSIC. The record is produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who also handled Skid Row’s 2022 effort, and showcases a star‑studded lineup that includes Corey Taylor, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave “Snake” Sabo and others. Bolan...
Modern rock artists are increasingly drawing from 1970s and 1980s classics, with Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run,” Talking Heads’ “This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody),” and Stevie Nicks’ “Gypsy” highlighted as key inspirations. The article notes that acts such...
Heavy‑metal outfit Black Label Society is leveraging a limited‑time digital deluxe edition for its upcoming album *Engines Of Demolition*. The pre‑order bundle, available only until 12 a.m. on March 26, adds two “Unblackened” bonus tracks, mirroring a similar tactic recently used by Lamb of God. Physical...
Portuguese gothic‑metal veterans Moonspell announced their new studio album *Far From God*, slated for release on July 3 through Napalm Records. A cinematic music video for the title track debuted alongside the announcement, highlighting the band’s renewed focus on vampiric romance....
March 2026’s "Best of the Blues" column highlights several notable releases, including the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album *Future Soul* and Selwyn Birchwood’s *Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues*. The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s record earns three Blues Music Awards nominations and showcases...
Two Shell, the enigmatic underground production collective, released a new single titled “Smile.” Unlike their recent disruptive track “The Nightmare,” “Smile” embraces straightforward, upbeat electronic fun with bright, colorful production. The song signals a deliberate departure from the group’s typical...
Magic Tuber Stringband released the single “Where the Place Becomes Forgetting,” a bucolic yet dark preview of their forthcoming album Heavy Water, due May 22 on Thrill Jockey. The track features field recordings from Craig’s Pond at the Savannah River Site,...
Indie electro‑pop artist Gelli Haha has released a new single through Innovative Leisure, accompanied by a vibrant, choreographed video. The track continues the exuberant style of her 2022 Switcheroo album and showcases soaring vocals over a thumping beat. To capitalize...
The Hanging Stars, a UK indie‑rock outfit, announced their new album “Just A Day,” slated for release on June 19, 2026 via Loose Music. The album is preceded by the single “The Glasshouse,” which follows last year’s collaboration with folk legend Bonnie...
Nashville vocalist Chris Cron, who built a following by posting precise Beach Boys harmony videos on Instagram, has been tapped to replace long‑time member Bruce Johnston in the touring Beach Boys lineup. Cron’s viral videos—nearly two million views—caught the attention...
Hardcore band Terror has issued a new single, “Destruction Of My Soul,” as a preview for their upcoming tenth studio album, STILL SUFFER. The album, featuring ten tracks and guest spots from Chuck Ragan, Jay Peta, Dan Seely, and Brody...
New German Cinema, the solo project of Jessica Weiss, has released the final pre‑release track “Eyes” with a neon‑lit video shot during her Japan tour. The song precedes her debut solo album Pain Will Polish Me, arriving on March 27...
Don Williams’ estate will issue *Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes* on May 29, 2026, featuring a dozen never‑heard songs recorded between 1979 and 1984. The tracks were found in the family’s Tennessee cellar and restored by longtime producer Garth Fundis with...
Mumford & Sons finally debuted on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, performing songs from their new album Prizefighter after a 13‑year postponement. The trio was originally booked in 2013 while touring Babel, but the show was cancelled and rescheduled during...
The New Pornographers have announced their tenth studio album, “The Former Site Of,” delivering a fresh dose of meticulous power‑pop. The record is structured around ten short‑story inspired tracks and is supported by the singles “Pure Sticker Shock,” “Spooky Action,”...
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s posthumous album *Spatial, No Problem* arrives on June 5 via Domino, marking his first officially sanctioned final release. The eight‑track LP pairs the Jamaican dub legend with German electronic duo Mouse on Mars, blending motorik beats, digital glitches and...
Joyce Manor, the California‑based punk trio, announced a five‑city headline tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for October, supporting their newly released album “I Used To Go To This Bar” on Epitaph Records. The dates cover Bristol, Manchester, London,...
Indie synth‑pop artist Gelli Haha released a new single, “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep,” ahead of her first headline tour supporting debut album Switcheroo. The track showcases her whimsical, maximalist production and is accompanied by a visually striking video...
Forbes announced that Grammy‑nominated hip‑hop star Don Toliver will headline the music concert at the 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Phoenix on April 19. Toliver’s latest album OCTANE opened with over 162,000 units and 423 million streams, making it the highest‑streamed hip‑hop...
The Huntress and Holder of Hands announced their second album, Babylon, slated for release on June 5, alongside the debut single “Promethean.” The record, described as heavier and fuller than 2016’s Avalon, was recorded in Providence and Middletown, CT, and features...
Legendary jazz guitarist John Scofield has announced his Fall 2026 Electrospective Tour, a 20‑date cross‑country run that kicks off on October 14 in Cincinnati and wraps on November 21 in Greensboro. The tour features a powerhouse rhythm section—bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Larry Goldings and drummer Adam Deitch—who...
New Idea Society, the joint project of Mike Law and Stephen Brodsky, has signed with Relapse Records and announced their fourth album, Fire on the Hill, due May 15, 2026. The duo released the first single, “Dancing Horse,” accompanied by...
German producer Shed releases *Applications II* on the Ilian Tape label, following his 2024 collaboration *Applications*. The EP showcases his genre‑bending style, mixing techno, house, IDM‑infused ambient and industrial‑leaning tracks, with standouts like the thumping “Ball” and the gritty “Worn.” While...
Chicago post‑punk trio Stuck releases their third album, *Optimizer*, marking a shift from lo‑fi aesthetics to a glossy sound captured at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio. The record delves into frontman Greg Obis’s personal anxieties about a music career that...
Excepter, an avant‑garde electronic duo led by John Ryan and Lala Harrison, continues to defy genre conventions with free‑improv, circuit‑bending soundscapes. After decades of lineup changes and moves from New York to Chicago and back to the Hudson Valley, they remain...
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Aja Monet is set to release her sophomore album, The Color of the Rain, on May 22 through the boutique label Drink Sum Wtr. The record, co‑produced with Justin Brown and Meshell Ndegeocello, features a roster of guest artists including Mick Jenkins,...
Panopticon has premiered the eight‑minute track “The White Cedars,” the lead single from the forthcoming album Det hjemsøkte hjertet. The song melds sweeping black‑metal riffs with Charlie Anderson’s string arrangements and features guest vocalist Jan Even Åsli delivering a soaring...
Hong Kong‑based Pacific Music Group has signed TaTa Taktumi, the first “part human” AI artist created by Timbaland’s Stage Zero venture. The hybrid act, backed by a Filipino performer, will be managed exclusively in Asia and released worldwide through Pacific’s...
April Harper Grey releases the third underscores album, U, a nine‑track, 34‑minute pop‑focused record that departs from the project’s earlier genre‑bending style. Lead singles “Do It” and “Music” are being praised as among the strongest pop songs of the year, blending...
Honored by the laughs-tears-joys-fears that cellist JANEL LEPPIN shared in this interview which felt as broad as her music https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/we-gotta-get-our-forces-together
WIDGET charge forward with "Dogs Don’t Lie," a punchy, chaotic disco-punk cut from 'Classy Hits Vol.2.' The debut album arrives April 24, bringing their dancefloor energy straight into focus. https://t.co/6wemXiTPSL
Reba McEntire will perform a one‑night‑only concert on April 9, 2026, at her restaurant and bar, Reba’s Place, in Atoka, Oklahoma, limited to 250 guests. Fans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas can enter a free‑ticket contest online or in person, while...
Think you know an artist’s debut album? From ‘Control’ to ‘Dookie,’ here are 10 albums that feel like first statements, but actually came later. https://t.co/hC42VIdpiM
Malcolm Todd's "Chest Pain (I Love)" has been certified Platinum in the United States for selling 1 million copies, proving that his viral TikTok hit has officially crossed over into mainstream success. https://t.co/IEu7xmdYq6
Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has become the first Indian female artist in three decades to issue a live tour album, titled “All Hearts Tour – Live”, featuring recordings from her recent 44‑city world tour. The album showcases performances from...
Potato chips, a stripper, and the classified ads: explore the wild, "live" studio sessions behind Tom Waits’ 1975 classic 'Nighthawks at the Diner'. https://t.co/yixhdwGKFL
Most emerging artists are releasing music completely wrong. Here is exactly what they are getting wrong, and why it is costing them everything. https://t.co/1tHGaacLz7
Dominic Fike's "3 Nights" has been certified 3x Platinum in the United States for selling 3 million copies, a massive achievement for the debut single that became a global hit reaching the top 10 in multiple countries. https://t.co/HVRvxGctJn
