Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Ibeyi Announce New Album ‘Offering’
Ibeyi, the French‑Cuban twin duo, announced their new album "Offering" slated for release on July 26. The record marks their first full‑length project since 2022’s "Spell31" and reflects an independent era with an overhauled sound. The lead single “Aset”, inspired by the goddess Isis, is now streaming, showcasing themes of feminine energy and personal transition. The album features 12 tracks, including a collaboration with pianist Sofiane Pamart.
Ella Langley’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets
Ella Langley’s second album *Dandelion* has propelled three singles into the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, with “Choosin’ Texas” holding No. 1 for nine weeks. The artist launched the Dandelion Tour in February, marking her first arena‑headlining run across the United States and...
Primus Shares Surprise EP ‘A Handful Of Nuggs’
Primus surprise‑released the four‑track EP A Handful Of Nuggs on May 15, 2026, making it available instantly on streaming platforms and announcing a 12‑inch vinyl for July 22. The record opens with “The Ol’ Grizz,” the first studio cut to feature new drummer John Hoffman alongside...
Video Premiere: Windswept – “Cenote”
Windswept, a Wellington‑based black metal outfit formed in 2024, has released a striking video for “Cenote,” the lead single from its forthcoming album Howling in Baptismal Filth. The track blends raw, distorted riffs with melodic and punk‑inspired chaos, drawing comparisons...
Kendrick, Canada, Extra Albums and More: Takeaways From Drake's Iceman
Drake unleashed a surprise triple‑album drop on March 2026, debuting *Iceman* alongside *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*. The three projects deliver 43 tracks and roughly two‑and‑a‑half hours of music, with *Iceman* serving as the centerpiece and a direct response to his...
Listen: Grace Potter Previews New LP ‘Trespasser’ with First Single “Love Me Not”
Grace Potter announced her seventh studio album, Trespasser, slated for release on August 21 through independent label Thirty Tigers. The 10‑track record is introduced by the lead single “Love Me Not,” which blends stripped‑down soul, cosmic country, and hard‑rock elements....
The Prodigy To Kick Off CBGB Fest Weekend With First NYC Performance In 17 Years
Electronic music pioneers The Prodigy will headline a free concert in New York City on Sept. 25, marking their first NYC appearance in 17 years. The performance will launch the CBGB Fest weekend at Under The K Bridge Park and will be supported...
No-Frills Thrash, Heart-Rending Doom and Demented Black Metal: The 10 Best New Metal Songs You Need to Hear This Week
Metal Hammer’s weekly roundup spotlights ten fresh metal tracks released this week, ranging from Anthrax’s thrash comeback to Mourir’s expansive black‑metal preview. The feature highlights upcoming album releases, including Anthrax’s first record in a decade slated for September 18, 2026, and Warning’s...
KATSEYE Announces The Wildworld Tour 2026
KATSEYE unveiled The Wildworld Tour 2026, a global concert run that will hit Europe from September 1 to September 17 and then North America from October 13 through November 27. The band will also drop a new EP titled “Wild” on August 14, aligning fresh...
Drake Gets Personal with Surprise Three-Album Drop After Kendrick Beef
Drake shocked the music world by releasing three full‑length albums—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*—in a single surprise drop, delivering 43 songs across rap, R&B and dance‑music styles. The releases mark his first major output since the 2024 feud with...
Paul Simon Performs ‘April Come She Will’ Solo For 1st Time Since 1965
Paul Simon, 84, surprised fans at Royal Albert Hall by performing “April Come She Will” solo for the first time since its 1965 debut. The rare rendition closed a second encore during his A Quiet Celebration tour, which opened with a full performance...
Album Review – Braxton Keith’s “Real Damn Deal”
Braxton Keith’s long‑awaited debut, "Real Damn Deal," arrives after a seven‑year build‑up, delivering fifteen tracks that champion traditional country while injecting youthful vigor. The album mixes classic Western swing, heartfelt duets and a few pop‑leaning experiments, showcasing Keith’s range as...
Review: Genesis Owusu – ‘REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE’
Genesis Owusu’s new album *REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE* is being lauded as one of the best rap releases of the 21st century. The record fuses vibrant synths, genre‑bending production, and polished engineering to create a sonically rich experience....
Drake Drops 3 Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’
Canadian rapper Drake unleashed a surprise triple‑album drop on May 15, 2026, delivering 43 tracks totaling 149 minutes. The primary release, “Iceman,” is his first solo album since 2025, accompanied by the companion projects “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.” The...
The Maine Share Surprise New Track ‘Parking Garage Song #5’
The Maine surprised fans by releasing ‘Parking Garage Song #5,’ the intended final track of their tenth studio album, Joy Next Door. The acoustic‑driven song was added after the album’s August launch, positioned as an essential piece rather than a...
The Avalanches Return with New Song 'Together' With Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, Prentiss
The Avalanches have broken their five‑year silence with the single “Together,” a collaborative effort featuring breakbeat producer Nikki Nair, Canadian dance‑pop vocalist Jessy Lanza, and viral sensation Prentiss. The track layers the group’s trademark sample‑rich collage with a fresher, high‑energy production style....
Lady Gaga Releases Live Album “Mayhem Requiem” From Wiltern Theatre
Lady Gaga has issued the live album Mayhem Requiem, captured during a phone‑free show at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre in January. The release drops on Apple Music and is accompanied by a one‑night‑only concert film screened at select AMC theaters...
Cowboy Junkies in Norwich
Cowboy Junkies capped their UK tour with a sold‑out performance at Norwich’s newly refurbished St Andrew’s Hall, part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. The quintet delivered a genre‑spanning set that blended folk‑rock, blues, and Americana, punctuated by a mandolin‑driven cover...
LXRP Share Pinata Single
Australian post‑punk outfit LXRP released the single “Share Pinata,” a track that mixes synthetic, snapping beats with atmospheric guitar lines and a vocal delivery that shifts from static to urgent. The song’s darker second half draws comparisons to acts like...
Bleech 9:3’s Bleech 9:3: A Heavy, Lived-In Debut
Bleech 9:3’s self‑titled debut EP arrives as a heavy, lived‑in statement from the duo behind the project. Built on thick riffs, distortion and melodic vocals, the record channels late‑90s alt‑metal rather than the cleaner post‑punk trend dominating indie playlists. The...
Coachella's Lineup Keeps Getting Smaller 🤔
Coachella’s 2026 edition features the smallest artist roster in years, dropping to 139 performers—a loss of 40 acts compared with 2022’s 179. Daily lineups fell from roughly 60 artists per day to the low‑40s, while general‑admission tickets climbed to $549,...
Next Wave #1185: Ivy Knight
Ivy Knight, a Brooklyn‑based singer‑songwriter, is set to release her debut album "Iron Mountain," a nine‑track collection that fuses bedroom folk pop with darker, cinematic tones. The record was co‑produced with former classmate Deer Park, who helped weave older songs...
Kevin Morby :: Little Wide Open
Kevin Morby releases his seventh solo album, Little Wide Open, produced by Aaron Dessner. The record blends soft‑rock arrangements with middle‑American themes of domesticity, memory, and partnership. Dessner’s clean, open production evokes classic Tom Petty FM vibes while maintaining Morby’s...
Evelyn Axton Debut EP ‘The Birds’ Launched
Evelyn Axton released her five‑track debut EP “The Birds,” a collection of original jazz songs that reflects her personal journey and artistic independence. Singles from the EP received airplay on BBC radio shows hosted by Cerys Matthews and Jamie Cullum,...
Dot to Dot 2026 Festival: Acts Not To Miss This Bank Holiday
Dot to Dot 2026 returns to Nottingham over the bank holiday with more than 200 artists spanning pop, post‑punk, electronic indie sleaze and folk‑punk. The multi‑venue festival showcases breakout acts such as Ugly Ozo’s grungy alt‑rock, Eaves Wilder’s hook‑laden indie‑pop,...
Jane Remover Unveils Surprise Album 'Status Update Music' As Leroy
Jane Remover released the surprise full-length album 'Status Update Music' under her Leroy alias, debuting on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. The sample‑dense record features unconventional track titles and a cover of Melodic Chaotic’s “Summer Fling,” fueling excitement among indie fans.
A Faithful Hand: Sam Carter Revisits “Canadee-I-O” For New Nic Jones Tribute Album
Sam Carter announced a live tribute album, *Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones: Live At Celtic Connections*, slated for release on 26 June 2026 through Captain Records. The recording captures his January 2026 performance at Celtic Connections and features a fresh take on Nic...
Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour Concert To Drop on Netflix Alongside New Documentary
Netflix will release Kylie Minogue’s "Tension Tour Live" concert on May 27, a week after the streaming giant debuts the "Kylie" docuseries. The two‑hour program features performances from the 2025 world tour and behind‑the‑scenes footage, extending the artist’s recent "Tension"...
Super Sometimes Celebrate Release Of Debut Album ‘Show The World What’s Underneath’ With Title Track Music Video
Super Sometimes released their debut album “Show The World What’s Underneath” on May 15, accompanied by a new music video for the title track. The record drops via Pure Noise Records and showcases the trio’s take on modern pop‑punk. Band...
South London Quintet Y: “We Don’t Overthink Anything Too Much”
South London quintet Y emerged from pandemic lockdown, channeling 80s‑inflected dance‑punk into a tight five‑piece. Founders Adam Brennan and Sophie Coppin write and demo new songs daily, drawing on a deep network of local indie venues like The Windmill. Their...
Adam Ross – Bring On The Apathy
Adam Ross released his third solo album, *Bring On the Apathy*, on May 15, 2026 via the independent label Fika Recordings. The record mixes witty, socially‑aware lyrics with folk‑pop melodies reminiscent of Belle and Sebastian and mid‑60s Dylan. Guest musicians from his...
Salem: Get to Know the Prodigal Sons of Witch House
Salem, the pioneering witch‑house duo, has issued a surprise new album titled "Red Dragon," reigniting interest in their dark, synth‑laden sound. The release coincides with Dazed’s Archive Pull series, which revisits the group’s in‑depth autumn/winter 2020 interview. The feature highlights...
Dua Saleh: Of Earth and Wires Review – Ambitious Confrontation of Global Catastrophe Is Surprisingly Cautious
Sudanese‑American artist Dua Saleh returns with their second album, Of Earth and Wires, a concept‑laden project that weaves climate anxiety, AI dominance, and the Sudanese civil war into a post‑apocalyptic narrative. The opening track “5 Days” bursts with poetry, rap,...
Linn Holmes Tears The House Down On ‘Juliana’
Swedish‑born, Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Linn Holmes has dropped “Juliana,” a high‑energy single that fuses Motown‑style soul with gritty 90s rock. The track follows a year in which Holmes cracked the 100,000‑stream milestone and played iconic venues such as the Troubadour...
Tom Scott’s Aotearoa Tour Was a Collective Affair
Tom Scott opened his Aotearoa tour in Wellington, performing live for the first time in the capital since releasing his debut solo album ANITYA last year. The concert blended new neo‑soul tracks with classics from Home Brew and Avantdale Bowling...
Leïla Martial – ‘Jubilä 432’
Leïla Martial’s new album Jubilä 432 arrives on April 24, 2026, capping two decades of experimental work. The record blends Bach, pygmy chants, glitchy electronics, and jazz improvisation while tuning everything to the controversial 432 Hz frequency. Martial’s vocal performance is...
Drake's 'ICEMAN' Is Officially Here
Canadian superstar Drake announced a midnight drop of three full-length albums on May 15, adding surprise projects HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR to his long‑awaited solo effort ICEMAN. The ICEMAN album, an 18‑track record featuring 21 Savage, Future and Molly...
Sofra Trio Set a Shared Table on Debut EP ‘New Dawn’
Sofra Trio released their debut EP *New Dawn* on May 15, 2026 through the Worlds Within Worlds label. The ensemble—kamancha player Melisa Yıldırım (Turkey), pianist Merve Abdurrahmani (Kosovo/Finland) and percussionist Hadi Hrekes (Syria)—was formed at the Sibelius Academy’s Global Music Department in Helsinki....
‘We’re Catalysts of the New Plague’ – From the Archive, Patti Smith Interviewed in 1976
In a 1976 interview, Patti Smith proclaimed rock music a "new plague" that would engulf the world, positioning herself as a catalyst for its spread. She framed rock as the latest, most vital art form, likening artists to prospectors before...
Drake Finally Unveils ‘Iceman’ — and Surprise Drops 2 More Albums
After a two‑year silence, Drake unleashed three albums—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid Of Honour*—in a surprise triple‑drop. The releases arrive amid a high‑profile feud with Kendrick Lamar, whose Grammy‑winning diss track "Not Like Us" painted Drake in a negative light. *Iceman*...
Speedy J – Walkman
Dutch producer Jochem Paap, known as Speedy J, breaks a two‑decade silence with his first solo album, Walkman. The 90‑minute record is deliberately sized to fill both sides of a C90 cassette, marrying analog nostalgia with cutting‑edge electronic experimentation. Tracks weave techno,...
Drake 'Froze' The CN Tower in Honour of His New Album, Iceman
Canadian rapper Drake turned the CN Tower into a visual stage, projecting icy‑blue lights to debut his ninth album, Iceman. The live‑stream from the tower combined unreleased tracks, personal commentary about his father’s cancer diagnosis, and a ten‑minute fireworks finale over...
Shakira Tunes up for a Big World Cup
Shakira and Burna Boy’s collaborative track “Dai Dai” has been released as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coinciding with her confirmed halftime‑show performance at the final. Distributed by Sony Music Latin, the single is now streaming worldwide and...
Enfant Rouge – ‘Délier’
French avant‑garde project Enfant Rouge, led by 1990s noise pioneer Jean‑Christophe Tabuy, releases its debut album Délier. After years as a sound engineer for acts such as The Limiñanas, Tabuy adopts a DIY approach to blend spoken‑word, rock, and electro...
The Lyricals – “Breakdown”
London‑based duo The Lyricals released “Breakdown,” a heavy‑rock anthem that merges thick guitar distortion with propulsive synths. The track confronts toxic manipulation and false fronts, delivering aggressive vocals over a 2000s‑rock backbone. By blending their electronic origins with a gritty...
Drake’s Son Took Shane Gillis on a Joyride
Canadian rapper Drake debuted the music video for his new single “Dust” during the fourth episode of his Iceman livestream. The video features his 12‑year‑old son Adonis commandeering a police cruiser while comedian Shane Gillis rides in the back, creating...
Bald Cats – “Oh I Swear”
Polish indie band Bald Cats issued their new single “Oh I Swear,” a cinematic track that fuses 80s new wave with modern synth‑wave textures. The song’s lyrics move from broad commentary on a world growing uncertain and unjust to an...
The Mountain Goats Unveil 24th Album 'Days' For August Release
The Mountain Goats have announced their 24th studio album, Days, slated for an August 2026 release. The record, produced by John Congleton, drops its first single “Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds” and is supported by an extensive North American...
Shakira & Burna Boy Shout Out Soccer Icons in Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song ‘Dai Dai’
Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four‑minute track fuses Afrobeats, dance‑pop, reggaetón and world‑beat elements while name‑checking soccer legends such as Maradona, Messi and...
UK DJ Emba Dropped From Hybrid Minds Show Following Sexual Assault Allegation
UK drum‑and‑bass DJ Emba, real name Dave Wilson, was removed from the upcoming Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere show after vocalist Brodie accused him of sexual harassment on a tour bus and an on‑stage assault. The allegations, posted on Instagram on May 7,...