Today's Music Pulse
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Shatters Billboard Hot 100 Records
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has remained in the Global Top 10 films chart for 52 straight weeks, amassing more than 20.5 billion U.S. viewing minutes and 600 million completed views. Its soundtrack made history by placing four tracks simultaneously in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, securing the first K‑pop Oscar and Grammy nominations for a TV series.
BookMyShow Live Taps The Chainsmokers, Guns N’ Roses & Foo Fighters For Major India Tours
BookMyShow Live announced that The Chainsmokers, Guns N’ Roses and Foo Fighters will headline its inaugural 2026‑27 India tour slate. The Chainsmokers will play Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru in December 2026, Guns N’ Roses will appear in Bengaluru and Guwahati in November, and Foo Fighters will debut in Bengaluru and Mumbai in January 2027. The company frames the lineup as a major step toward positioning India as a regular stop on global concert routes.
The Rolling Stones to Release New Single Featuring Steve Winwood
The Rolling Stones will drop the single “Jealous Lover” on June 26, a soulful R&B‑infused track from their upcoming 25th studio album *Foreign Tongues*. The song features longtime friend Steve Winwood on Rhodes piano and organ, alongside core members and touring musicians....
Zach Bryan Debuts ‘Sundown Girls’ Live In London
U.S. country singer Zach Bryan opened his two sold‑out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London with the live debut of “Sundown Girls,” a new track from his upcoming “With Heaven On Top” album. Each night drew over 53,000 fans,...
Santana & Doobie Brothers ‘Get Together’ In Cincinnati
Santana and the Doobie Brothers kicked off their joint Oneness Tour 2026 with a surprise collaboration at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center. The two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame acts shared the stage for the first time in seven years, delivering a...
Craig Finn Announces The Man I’ve Always Been Tour
Craig Finn, former frontman of The Hold Steady, announced "The Man I’ve Always Been" tour, a three‑phase itinerary that includes a July North American run with Drive‑By Truckers’ Patterson Hood, a October European leg supporting the Mountain Goats, and a November...
Katy Perry Talks Viral Resurgence And Upcoming New Single
Katy Perry’s 2011 single “The One That Got Away” has gone viral on TikTok, propelling it to #31 on the Billboard Global 200 and #25 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart—its highest‑rising placement ever. The resurgence follows a slump after her...
INTERVIEW: Blu DeTiger on Her Future of Bass Award, Signature Bass, Future Music, and Fishing
Blu DeTiger was honored with Bass Magazine’s 2026 Future of Bass award, joining fellow winner Laura Lee. She released the pop‑leaning single “Whisper,” recorded entirely on her newly launched Fender signature bass, which makes her the youngest artist ever to receive...
Role Model Announces Global Tour
Singer‑songwriter Role Model announced a 34‑stop "Chuck On Tour" spanning the U.S., Canada and Europe, timed to promote his third album *Chuck Timely & The Hourglass* releasing Aug. 7. The North American leg kicks off Sept. 9 in Bend, Oregon and wraps...
Duane Betts: Heartache and Hope
Duane Betts, son of Allman Brothers co‑founder Dickey Betts, is set to release his second solo album “Isle of Hope” in June on Sun Records after a sell‑out spring tour across the Northeast. The ten‑track record, produced by Grammy‑winner Dave...
Wiki - Ancient History
New York rapper Wiki releases his seventh solo effort, Ancient History, a 13‑track album that delves into his conflicted relationship with the city and personal demons. The record features collaborations with Your Old Droog and Salimata and revisits the atmospheric...
Saul Williams Announces New Album ‘Leap Life’
Saul Williams announced his new album “Leap Life,” slated for release on August 28, 2026 via Ninja Tune. The record, shaped by themes of collective grief in places like Palestine and Sudan, features collaborations with longtime partner Carlos Niño, Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja on three tracks, and guest...
For Whom the Sphere Tolls: Metallica’s Next Live Frontier
Metallica will launch a 24‑night residency titled “Life Burns Faster” at the Las Vegas Sphere, running from Oct. 1, 2024 through Mar. 13, 2027. All shows sold out instantly, with ticket packages bundling two concerts, a three‑night hotel stay, exclusive merchandise and...
Sleep Release New Single "Have Spacesuit Will Travel"
California doom metal veterans Sleep have broken an eight‑year recording silence with the single “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” released through Jack White’s Third Man Records. The track marks the first outing without founding guitarist Matt Pike, featuring Dale Crover of...
Hear Quicksand’s Old-School Hardcore Diss Track “Cool Guy”
Quicksand has unveiled “Cool Guy,” a new single described as an old‑school hardcore diss track, ahead of their forthcoming album *Bring on the Psychics*. The album arrives on July 17 via Equal Vision Records, and a limited‑edition vinyl of the...
Track Premiere: Agonanist – ‘Effacement’
Experimental black‑metal project Agonanist, the solo effort of Tyler Henthorn, breaks a six‑year silence with the upcoming album *The Spirit of Gravity*, due August 28 on Transylvanian Recordings. The track “Effacement” showcases Henthorn’s signature microtonal guitars tuned to 17‑EDO, delivering...
Jalen Ngonda: If It Ain’t Broke
Maryland‑born, London‑based soul singer Jalen Ngonda is gearing up for the release of his second album, *Doctrine Of Love*, on Daptone Records. The record follows his critically acclaimed 2023 debut *Come Around and Love Me* and was written on the road amid...
Watch Kim Gordon Perform ‘Play Me’ on ‘Fallon’
Kim Gordon appeared as the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a live rendition of the title track from her new album Play Me. She performed in a New York Knicks jersey featuring...
Members of Lettuce, Big Gigantic and Break Science Come Together for New BTTRFLY Single and Shows
Denver-based supergroup BTTRFLY, composed of members from Lettuce, Big Gigantic and Break Science, has dropped a new single titled “Lift.” The ensemble originally formed during the 2020 pandemic to explore an improvisational futuristic soul‑jazz blend, and released the full‑length album...
Dan Deacon Composed the Score Netflix Movie ‘Little Brother’ Starring Eric André (Who Plays Upright Bass on It)
Dan Deacon, known for whimsical electronic dance music, has scored the new Netflix comedy Little Brother, which premieres on June 26. The film stars John Cena, Michelle Monaghan and comedian Eric André, who also performs upright bass and provides vocal samples for the soundtrack. Deacon...
The Ascendance of Bay Area Dance Music
Over the past five years the Bay Area has emerged as a hub for innovative dance music, with Oakland and San Francisco producers remixing styles from Baltimore club to UK garage. The 2016 Ghost Ship tragedy prompted stricter venue regulations, catalyzing...
Celestial Power, “Celestial Power”
British trio Dead Sea Apes members Brett Savage and Chris Hardman have released a new heavy‑psych album titled Celestial Power, a side project born while bassist Jack Toker steps back to support his wife’s cancer treatment. The record, issued through...
Niall Horan Serves a Familiar Dish on ‘Dinner Party’
Niall Horan’s fourth solo album, Dinner Party, leans heavily on his One Direction roots, mixing country‑pop with Irish folk elements. The record is peppered with autobiographical moments, from his meeting with partner Amelia Woolley to a tribute to late bandmate...
As Time Explodes
Neil Young’s new live release *As Time Explodes* documents performances from his 2025 world tour, featuring shows at Glastonbury, Hyde Park and Montreux Jazz. Produced by Lou Adler, Young and Niko Bolas, the album blends classic cuts like “Ohio” with rare live...
Josh Conway Talks Grief, The Marías, And New Solo Album ‘Plum’
Los Angeles multi‑instrumentalist Josh Conway, long‑time producer for indie‑pop band The Marías, has launched his debut solo album *plum*. The record, recorded in a makeshift Joshua Tree studio with collaborators Jared Solomon and Paul Cherry, marks a deliberate departure from The Marías'...
My Heart an Inverted Flame Explore Psychedelic Mindscapes
American experimental duo My Heart, an Inverted Flame released their second album, My Death Is More Beautiful Than Your Life, on Crucial Blast. The record weaves 2000s drone and doom foundations with the bright, synth‑driven aesthetics of 1960s‑70s krautrock, delivering...
The Hanging Stars – Just A Day
The Hanging Stars released their sixth studio album, *Just A Day*, on June 19, 2026 through Loose Music. The record marks a stripped‑back turn for the quartet—vocals, guitar, bass and drums—after a 2024 lineup shift that saw Paulie Cobra record his final...
Festival News: Los Angeles to Host America’s Block Party
America250 will stage its flagship celebration, America’s Block Party, at Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum on July 4, headlined by The Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton and hosted by Queen Latifah. The event caps a nationwide series marking the United States’ 250th anniversary....
ListN Up Playlist: Mari Esabel Valverde (June 18, 2026)
Transgender Mexican‑American composer Mari Esabel Valverde released a ListN Up playlist that assembles recent choral works by trans‑identified and gender‑marginalized artists. The selection includes Saunder Choi’s censored piece "Release," Melissa Dunphy’s Anita Hill‑inspired "1991," and Valverde’s own compositions honoring Stonewall veteran Miss Major Griffin‑Gracy and trans youth....
Body Type Share New Single “Sick Bag”
Australian punk band Body Type released the single “Sick Bag” on June 18, 2026, previewing their upcoming album Tally, due July 24 via p(doom) Records. The track is accompanied by a darkly comic video directed by Madeline Purdy and produced by Lucinda...
Quiet Chaos : A World of Bodies on Fire by Tony Njoku
British‑Nigerian composer Tony Njoku releases the four‑track EP *A World of Bodies on Fire*, a stark departure from his previous producer‑heavy releases. The record channels raw anger into instrumental synth, piano, and drum arrangements, delivering a seven‑minute title‑track meditation that...
Harry Styles Just Delivered the Greatest Performance of His Solo Career
Harry Styles capped his Meltdown Festival curatorship with a one‑off orchestral set backed by the Jules Buckley Orchestra, delivering re‑imagined versions of early‑career tracks and a striking cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The performance, staged in...
Thomas Bangalter Finds Life After the Robot Suit
Thomas Bangalter, the former half of Daft Punk, has resurfaced with low‑key DJ sets, a dark ballet score titled "Mirage," and high‑profile art collaborations, shedding the robot persona that defined the duo. His unmasked performance at Paris' Centre Pompidou marked his first...
Four Days in June
Toronto’s veteran duo Joseph Shabason and Nicholas Krgovich release their latest album, Four Days in June, a warm blend of indie‑pop, jazz, and 1990s‑era country. The record leans on banjo, fiddle, pedal steel and softer woodwinds, swapping Shabason’s experimental sax...
Alex Stanilla – “Who Cares”
Pennsylvania‑based indie rocker Alex Stanilla has dropped his new single “Who Cares,” the first track he’s released since beginning a six‑month sobriety journey. The song fuses magnetic rock riffs reminiscent of Wilco and Tom Petty with introspective lyrics that turn...
‘The Band Became a Character in The Show’: How ‘The OC’ Boosted Death Cab for Cutie’s Career
In 2003 Death Cab for Cutie’s rise intersected with the teen drama *The OC*, which licensed a track from their 2001 album *The Photo Album*. The placement delivered a sizable licensing fee at a time when the band was financially...
Tour News: Suki Waterhouse, Danzig, Ratboys, Negative Approach, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a busy fall season for live music. Danzig will hit nine U.S. cities in September, supported by Twin Temple, Burning Witches and ANA. UK singer‑songwriter Suki Waterhouse headlines Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 24 and...
Sia’s 2016 Coachella Performance Heading to the Big Screen
Sia’s 2016 Coachella performance will debut on the big screen as the short film “Sia: Nostalgic For The Present.” Distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, the cinema release begins on July 23 and will roll out across Australia and other international markets. The...
21 New Songs Out Today
A diverse slate of 21 new songs debuted today, spanning artists from Tierra Whack and Sondre Lerche to veteran acts like Hot Chip and Elephant Stone. The releases range from early mixtape teasers and politically charged singles to full‑album announcements...
Two Shell Announces New Album Infinite Now
Two Shell announced their next LP, Infinite Now, slated for release on October 16 via the Young label. The album follows 2025’s IIcons and features the new single “Thing About You” alongside previously issued tracks such as “The Nightmare,” “Smile,” and “Follow.”...
Which New York Songs Are Getting the Biggest Bumps From the Knicks’ Championship Win?
The New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years sparked a surge in streams for city‑related songs, with Jay‑Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” jumping 30% to 1.4 million U.S. plays. The sudden death of alt‑pop artist Oliver Tree...
Lil Nas X Announces New Music Following Rehab, Bipolar Diagnosis: “I’m Just Smelling The Roses”
Lil Nas X confirmed he is emerging from a months‑long rehab stint with a bipolar disorder diagnosis and plans to release new music. After his August 2025 arrest, a judge dismissed felony assault charges in exchange for a mental‑health diversion program. The...
Gracie Abrams Reveals ‘Daughter From Hell’ Album Tracklist
Gracie Abrams announced the tracklist for her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, slated for release on July 17. The 16‑track LP opens with the May‑released single “Hit the Wall,” which reached No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. Notable songs include...
Hayley Kiyoko on Bringing ‘Girls Like Girls’ to the Big Screen, Celebrating Queer Joy, and Releasing a Companion Album
Hayley Kiyoko’s ten‑year quest culminates in her directorial debut, the feature film “Girls Like Girls,” which opens Thursday through Focus Features. The movie adapts her 2023 memoir and expands the narrative of her 2015 breakout single, starring Maya da Costa,...
Ariana Grande at United Center: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” In Chicago
Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine Tour” caps its North American leg with three United Center shows in Chicago on August 3, 5 and 6 2026, just days after her eighth album *petal* drops on July 31. Ticket prices range from $972 in the upper bowl to $2,089...
BLAZE BAYLEY On His Upcoming ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction With IRON MAIDEN: 'For A Lot Of My...
Former Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley will be inducted with the band in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Bayley, who recorded two albums with the group in the mid‑1990s, said the honor validates his fans’ long‑standing support despite modest sales. Iron Maiden...
10 New Songs Out Today to Listen To: Tiny Habits, Saul Williams, and More
Our Culture highlights ten fresh tracks released on June 17, 2026, spanning indie rock, hip‑hop, and experimental pop. Tiny Habits leads with “Anything He Was,” featuring Matty Healy, while Saul Williams returns after a seven‑year hiatus with the single “Conspiracy.” Sad13...
Poppy Unveils Scorching “Dying to Forget” Video with Members of Knocked Loose and House of Protection
Poppy released the official video for her heavy‑rock single “Dying to Forget,” featuring guest guitarists Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose and Stephen Harrison of House of Protection, both co‑writers of the track. The video showcases a high‑energy performance in a dim warehouse surrounded...
The Short-Lived Heavy Psych Band Who Accidentally Created Southern Rock
In 1969 the Florida‑based heavy‑psych band The 2nd Coming recorded the album *Evaluations* for about $6,000, but the tape was never released and sat in a Nashville vault for 57 years. The group’s jam sessions with Duane Allman and other future Allman...
POPPY Shares 'Dying To Forget' Music Video
Twice‑Grammy‑nominated artist Poppy has dropped the music video for her new single “Dying To Forget,” directed by longtime collaborator Orie McGuiness. The industrial‑styled clip features a live‑energy crowd of fans, guest musicians Isaac Hale of KNOCKED LOOSE and Stephen Harrison...
The Decemberists Announce 'Live Home Library Vol. 2'
The Decemberists are releasing Live Home Library Vol. 2, a vinyl‑only live album slated for September 25 on Youth and Beauty Brigade. The record captures performances from a three‑night residency at Brooklyn Steel in April 2017 and is mixed by longtime collaborator Tucker Martine....