Know What's Happening in Music
Know What's Happening in Music
Bruno Mars Sets New Record with 11‑Week Run at No. 1
Bruno Mars’s single “I Just Might” has become his longest‑running number‑one on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Songs chart, staying at the top for 11 consecutive weeks. The track also leads six additional Billboard charts, including Adult Pop Airplay and Radio Songs, surpassing his previous best of 10 weeks with “That’s What I Like.”
BTS's teaser for their upcoming album 'Arirang' ignited online criticism, and Netflix launched the documentary 'BTS: The Return' on March 27, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at the group's comeback. The twin events highlight the pressure on the K‑pop megastar to define its next artistic chapter.
Three notable releases—Foo Fighters' 1995 debut, Vampire Weekend's 2019 "Father of the Bride," and Prefab Sprout's 2009 "Let’s Change the World with Music"—were issued under band names but were essentially solo projects. Dave Grohl recorded the Foo Fighters album alone...
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares praised new vocalist Milo Silvestro for quickly mastering the band’s catalog and adapting to a demanding touring schedule. Cazares highlighted Silvestro’s ability to perform fifteen songs without lyric prompts, underscoring his deep familiarity with the...
I always thought Lola was one of the sweetest and most straightforwardly empathetic bits of trans-friendly pop culture, which is extra impressive given it came out like 60 years ago
Courtney Love, iconic alternative rock star, moved from tentative interest to full endorsement of indie band Geese. Initially calling herself “Geese‑curious,” she later praised their sound, likening frontman Cameron to a “600‑year‑old lyricist.” Love also mocked the band’s fanbase, comparing...
CaveFest has unveiled its 2026 lineup, slated for October 10‑11 at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. The festival will feature headliners Gillian Welch and David Rawlings alongside the Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, complemented by 16 additional acts...
Russian‑born, UK‑based artist n0trixx released her debut concept album *A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia*, a genre‑spanning collection that fuses metalcore, trap, EDM, industrial and grunge. Each of the nine tracks serves as an audio portrait of a distinct mental‑health...
Bronco Forte, a Los Angeles‑based stoner‑rock quartet, premiered their new single “Sixteen Lanes” on March 23, 2026. The track, inspired by a drive on I‑5 and commentary on return‑to‑office mandates, showcases a slow‑burning sound reminiscent of early Queens of the...
Jazzcultural, a new jazz club founded by veteran pianist‑impresario Spike Wilner, opened at 349 West 46th Street in Manhattan on March 20, 2026. The venue’s inaugural night featured the Jesse Davis Quartet, highlighting Davis’s upcoming album *Reflections* released on April 3 via...
Puscifer kicked off its spring 2026 North American tour on March 20 in Las Vegas, delivering an 18‑song set that featured every track from the newly released album *Normal Isn’t*. The tour will run through May 14, hitting major markets such as Dallas,...
Long Island hardcore band Incendiary has released a digital rarities compilation titled “Product Of New York,” with a physical edition slated for May 15. The collection gathers early split 7″ tracks, the debut “Amongst The Filth” EP, a Beastie Boys “Sabotage”...
Hulu will debut "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," a definitive documentary on March 26, 2026, directed by three‑time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund. The film mirrors Idol’s 2015 memoir, weaving interviews with punk legends like Steve Jones and contemporary stars such...
The Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM) was founded in Chicago in 1965 as a collective of avant‑garde musicians seeking artistic freedom beyond bebop conventions. Led by Muhal Richard Abrams and later joined by figures such as Henry...
Colombian urbano star Feid announced his 2026 U.S. tour, “Feid vs Ferxxo: Falxo Tour – El Mano a Mano Del Año,” following the release of his new album *EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 1) — FEID VS FERXXO*. The...
iHeartMedia and TikTok have launched a joint album‑release framework that merges live radio, social media, and fan‑generated content. The pilot, built around Bruno Mars' first solo album in a decade, streamed the nine tracks via iHeartRadio Talkback and TikTok Live before...
Former Misfits frontman Michale Graves revealed in a podcast that his songwriting has long been rooted in his lifelong Christian faith. He credited fellow Misfits members for encouraging his openness and discussed how he now frames his music as a...
I saw GUTTERED on Saturday night and felt gratitude for our scene and hope for the young https://thefutureisourstomake.substack.com/p/when-the-shoegaze-revival-comes-home
Gary Crosby’s quintet delivered a daring Miles Davis tribute at London’s Vortex, reinterpreting the Second Great Quintet’s repertoire with fresh, generational energy. The lineup featured longtime collaborators Winston Clifford, Denys Baptiste, Andrew McCormack and 19‑year‑old trumpeter Klara Devlin, whose horizontal improvisations...
Willie Nelson, soon to turn 93, announced his 79th studio album, *Dream Chaser*, slated for release on May 29, 2026. The record features six original tracks, a co‑write with Bob Dylan, and production by longtime partner Buddy Cannon. Nelson also...
UK emo veterans Crash of Rhinos announced their first new album in more than ten years, self‑releasing *Logbook* on May 22, 2026. The record, recorded in a hometown library and a remote Cumbria barn, features the lead single “Figures of...
Former Kamelot frontman Roy Khan announced his first solo album, slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027. The record will be a metal‑centric effort, though Khan hints at occasional brighter tracks, and is being produced by longtime Kamelot...
Pop star Kesha announced the Freedom Tour, a North American leg beginning in May with electronic duo Chromeo as the opening act. The itinerary weaves through major amphitheaters, stadiums, and festival stages before extending to a European summer circuit that...
A feature‑length documentary titled *A Future on Stage* premieres on March 24 across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and other platforms. Directed by Brian Stillman, it includes new interviews with Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis and the Broadway and West End...
The Doobie Brothers have unveiled a North American leg of their "Walk This Road" tour, kicking off on September 26, 2026 in Ohio and wrapping up on October 21 in Florida. The itinerary supports their 2025 studio album Walk This...
Argentine Grammy‑winning duo CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso announced their “FREE SPIRITS World Tour,” supporting their new album. The Live Nation‑promoted trek kicks off May 14 in Buenos Aires and will cover 39 shows across North America, Europe, and Latin America...
Singer Chappell Roan faced accusations from Brazilian footballer Jorginho Frello that her security team aggressively confronted his 11‑year‑old stepdaughter in São Paulo. Roan denied seeing the child and clarified the guard involved was not part of her personal detail, posting an...
BIGBANG confirmed a 2026 comeback as a trio of G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, featuring a global tour and a Coachella appearance to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The announcement follows a 2024 reunion track that reignited fan enthusiasm and highlights complex...
Jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano, artistic director of Bergamo Jazz, staged a sold‑out finale at the 2,300‑seat Teatro Donizetti, featuring a hand‑picked octet. The concert paid tribute to jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane, delivering a two‑hour‑plus program that blended...
Download Festival has unveiled the 2026 District X schedule, running June 10‑14 at Donington Park, with the main music program kicking off on June 12. The expanded District X segment features pop act FIVE alongside rock staples like Electric Six, Bat Sabbath, The All‑American Rejects and Dune Rats....
Italian gothic‑metal band Lacuna Coil has launched a free VIP ticket giveaway, allowing three fans (plus a guest each) to choose any upcoming show. Winners receive a full VIP package that includes meet‑and‑greet access, exclusive merchandise, early venue entry, and a...
British trio Haiku Salut teamed with Australian jazz pianist Meg Morley to release "The Lost Score," their first collection of new material since 2021. Originating from a 2019 Flatpack Film Festival commission to score the silent film "People on Sunday,"...
Wu‑Tang Clan announced an “encore” leg of their so‑called final tour, kicking off on August 27, 2026, and running through October 4. The hip‑hop legends will be joined by Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, who open most dates, including festival slots at Shaky...
Powerrage, the new metal outfit fronted by former Exciter guitarist John Ricci, has released its second single “Dragon Man” with an official lyric video. The track comes from the band’s debut album Beast, slated for an April 24 release on High Roller...
The Shaggs, a 1960s trio of sisters forced into music by their father Austin Wiggin Jr., released the baffling album *Philosophy of the World* in 1969, which initially vanished with most copies missing. Decades later, the record resurfaced through a...
Ill Niño announced a 25th‑anniversary tour for their debut album *Revolution Revolución*, but just three weeks before the first show the band dismissed guitarist Xander Raymond Charles, who had been hired earlier this year. Charles posted on Instagram that the...
Model/Actriz has surprise‑released a three‑track EP titled *Swan Songs* to kick off their spring North American tour, which launches in Durham, NC on March 25. The EP blends a new banger, “Glassman,” with more subdued cuts, including a Dido‑inspired track. The...
Remember when music infustry commentators were mocking my suggestion that the Johnny Blue Skies album could sell 100,000 physical copies? First week it sold 59k. It went to #3. I based my estimate on his recent ticket sales,...
This week in 1963, The Beatles released their debut album 'Please Please Me', a vibrant, infectious set bursting with energy, charm, and a sense of fun that still feels just as joyful today. https://t.co/nyoNd4sDCV
Colton Bowlin’s debut album "Grandpa’s Mill" delivers homespun Appalachian storytelling backed by producer David “Fergie” Ferguson, echoing the raw authenticity of Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers. The record leans heavily on personal and regional narratives, from murder ballads like “Dirty...
Photo Gallery: The Hives And The Chats At Toronto's History On March 23, 2026 https://t.co/GTygEArZkP
2Pac rapping "Only God Can Judge Me" alongside Ice-T on the "Roseanne Show" in 1996 https://t.co/x4K5OEToSt
South Korean virtuoso pianist Yunchan Lim has announced a May tour across his home country, marking his biennial return to domestic stages. Unlike previous programs, the tour will focus exclusively on works by Franz Schubert and Alexander Scriabin, featuring piano...
Bruno Mars debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 'The Romantic' while his 2012 classic 'Unorthodox Jukebox' hits an incredible milestone of 260 weeks on the chart, proving his catalog only gets stronger with time. https://t.co/x2Tkh4MiM3
Just arrived in Helsinki for the first night of my ‘Emergence’ tour (if you don’t count warm ups). The first of at least 200 shows through ‘26, ‘27 and ‘28 … https://t.co/tc5N5lNcZO https://t.co/ZimoFkAxrY
Eric Bachmann revives his Crooked Fingers project with "Swet Deth," his first album under the moniker in 15 years. The record draws on personal experiences, including a near‑fatal heart attack and his son’s artwork that inspired the title. High‑profile guests...
Very special guest @kun_officialx performing LIVE on the show tomorrow. Tune in on @AppleMusic radio 9am LT https://t.co/lB7kyWKqZi
Talking the new album R3SET and where @MikeWiLLMadeIt has been the past 9 years ... Today 3p ET on @AppleMusic 🫡 https://t.co/mFL9dCc6Q5
Souffle Continu Records, founded in 2014, is systematically restoring and releasing obscure 1970s French underground music that blends free jazz, prog rock, and musique concrète. Recent issues feature Jac Berrocal’s live sessions, Birgé & Gorgé’s avant‑garde synth‑guitar experiments, Camizole’s 1977 concert recordings, and...
Just in: Bruce Springsteen authorizes ACLU to use 'Born in the USA' in a new ad campaign that debuts as the organization figures in a Supreme Court case that could deny birthright citizenship to children born in the United States...
Underground hip‑hop duo billy woods and Mickey Diamond have released “Peter and the Wolf,” a hip‑hop reinterpretation of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic tale. The single, produced by Sam Seed, pairs woods as Peter with Diamond as the Wolf over a cinematic blend...
