Today's Music Pulse
Lily Seabird Announces New LP ‘Lightspheres on Their Way’
Lily Seabird revealed her upcoming album Lightspheres on Their Way, slated for a September 4 physical release and an October 2 digital launch on Lame‑O Records. The record opens with the gritty single “Election Day” and will be backed by a summer‑fall tour across the US and Europe. Co‑producer Garrett Linck helped shape the album’s sound.
“I Wanted Happy Music” – Album By Album with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
In a 2006 Uncut interview, Brian Wilson revisits six pivotal Beach Boys albums—from the surf‑era Surfin’ Safari to the synth‑laden Love You—offering candid reflections on songwriting, production, and his evolving artistic vision. He credits early mentor Gary Usher, describes Pet Sounds as a response to the Beatles, and details the painstaking work behind Good Vibrations. Wilson explains the back‑to‑basics shift on Wild Honey, the mystic influences on Friends, and why Love You’s synth experiments were ahead of their time. The piece underscores the lasting cultural impact of these records.
Fiona-Lee Releases Introspective EP Every Woman
Yorkshire singer‑songwriter Fiona‑Lee has dropped her second EP, *Every Woman*, a collection that delves into the pressures and insecurities young women face. The record’s centerpiece, the track “Rational,” pairs lyrics about health anxiety with an unexpectedly upbeat arrangement. Alongside the...
The Rolling Stones Will Not Tour in 2026
The Rolling Stones announced their next studio album, Foreign Tongues, slated for a July 10 release on Capitol Records. Produced by Andrew Watt, the record follows 2023’s Hackney Diamonds and includes guest spots from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Second North American Leg Of 'Vindicatour' For August/September 2026
BLACK VEIL BRIDES have announced the second North American leg of their "Vindicatour" for August‑September 2026, supporting their newly released seventh studio album "Vindicate." The 16‑city trek kicks off in Phoenix on August 27 and concludes in Montclair, New Jersey on September 27,...
Here Are the Lyrics to Bryan Andrews' Song 'Yeehaw'
Bryan Andrews dropped his new single “Yeehaw” on May 8, 2024, swapping his usual pop‑rap style for a ’70s outlaw‑country sound. The track directly attacks modern country artists who co‑opt the outlaw image without embracing its historic protest roots. Andrews, a...
This New Book Finally Sums Up The UK’s 00s Indie Scene
Janine Warren’s new book, *The World Was a Mess But His Hair Was Perfect: The Last Indie Music Scene 2000‑2010*, chronicles the UK indie resurgence from 2000 to 2010. Drawing on her experience as publicist for acts like Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand...
Dave Matthews Band Welcome Fiddler Jake Renick Simpson, Play “Snow Outside” For First-Time Since 2015 and Debut “All That I...
Dave Matthews Band performed at Austin’s Moody Center, featuring guest fiddler Jake Renick Simpson on several songs. The set included a rare revival of "Snow Outside," the first time the track was played since September 2015, ending a 481‑show gap....
Saul Damelyn Finds Beauty in Persistence on “Kings, Queens and Dream Machines”
Saul Damelyn’s debut album *Kings, Queens and Dream Machines* arrived on May 8 via his own Damelyn Records. The ten‑track set fuses British new‑wave lyricism with Americana’s warm storytelling, creating a sound that feels both retro‑savvy and freshly personal. Vocalist Phoebe...
Legendary THE WHO Singer ROGER DALTREY Announces 2026 U.S. Solo Tour 'A Great Night Out'
Sir Roger Daltrey, freshly knighted and fresh from The Who’s farewell tour, has announced a 20‑date solo trek across the United States called “A Great Night Out,” running from August 23 to September 29, 2026. The shows will feature the...
Blast Worship: Common Decency
Boston‑area grindcore outfit Common Decency, hailing from Binghamton, NY, has dropped a new split with Self Love on Rat Mix Records. The release channels early‑2000s powerviolence aggression with jagged stop‑start riffs and a vocal delivery described as a drunk little‑league...
Marshall Unveil Cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection: New Velvet-Covered Bluetooth Speaker and Amp Bundle Now Available
Marshall Amplification has launched a limited‑edition collection to mark the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s first plug‑in to a Marshall amp. The range includes a velvet‑covered Acton III Bluetooth speaker priced at $299.99 and a JMH Half Stack amp paired with...
The Gnomes – More EP
Australian garage‑punk band The Gnomes have released a digital EP titled "More" just months after their well‑received debut. The six‑track record deepens their Kinks‑inspired fuzz while adding heavier, distortion‑laden elements. Standout songs such as "Thinking of Me" and "Magic Man"...
Sugar @ Webster Hall, New York, US, May 4, 2026
Alternative rock pioneers Sugar reunited for a three‑night run at New York’s Webster Hall on May 4, 2026, after a 31‑year hiatus. The shows sold out instantly, prompting a third date, and featured a high‑energy set that revisited the band’s two albums,...
GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' To Feature GEEZER BUTLER, STEWART COPELAND And DAVE DAVIES
Gene Simmons is launching the Legends Of Rock Expo, a three‑day fan festival in Las Vegas from September 25‑27 at Westgate Resort & Casino. The lineup boasts rock legends such as Geezer Butler, Stewart Copeland and Dave Davies, alongside Simmons’ own...
Saosin Announce Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Tour
Saosin announced a 20th‑anniversary tour for their self‑titled album, launching on Oct. 23 in Anaheim and running through Dec. 28 across 26 U.S. cities. The shows will feature support from Silent Planet, Like Moths to Flames and Save Us, and are preceded by...
HYBE X Geffen Reveals New Girl Group After KATSEYE
HYBE and Geffen Records introduced Saint Satine, a four‑member multinational girl group, after the finale of the Japanese survival show World Scout: The Final Piece. The lineup—Emily (USA), Lexie (Sweden), Samara (Brazil) and 16‑year‑old Sakura (Japan)—debuted the single “PARTY b4 the...
Show Me The Body Announce New LP ‘Alone Together,’ Share “No God”
Brooklyn‑based hardcore outfit Show Me The Body announced their fourth studio album, *Alone Together*, slated for release on July 10 through Loma Vista. The record was crafted with producers Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume III, and already features the single “Dance in...
The Chelsea Curve Nail the Sound of Going Out on ‘The Rideout’
The Chelsea Curve released their second album, The Rideout, in July 2026, delivering seven high‑energy tracks in under twenty minutes. Drawing on 1960s mod cinema and the band’s own Boston roots, the record fuses power‑pop riffs, punk urgency and melodic...
Album Review – Bobby Dove’s “Fortune Teller”
Bobby Dove’s third album, Fortune Teller, merges classic country sensibilities with Americana storytelling, creating a vivid travelogue of a touring musician’s search for love, place, and purpose. Highlights include the outlaw‑styled “Trans Canadian Blues,” a heartfelt duet with Jim Lauderdale...
Journey Adds New 'Final Frontier' Tour Dates
Journey announced 40 new concerts for its "Final Frontier" farewell tour, extending the run from September 12 in Los Angeles to November 28 in San Francisco. Ticket sales begin May 15, with an early presale for Citi cardholders on May...
Kacey Musgraves Is Bringing the ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Tour to the UK Next Year
Kacey Musgraves announced a UK arena tour for February 2027, her first British dates since the 2024 Deeper Well leg. The three‑city run will hit Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s OVO Arena Wembley, returning to the venue after a 2018 show....
SOFY Announces Debut Album ‘How To Perform Magic’
UK alt‑pop artist SOFY is set to release her debut album, *How To Perform Magic*, on September 25, 2024. After early viral success, she retreated from the spotlight to combat burnout and wrote the record largely from her Camden flat with...
‘Everything Is Dead’: Why Tyler, the Creator Is Fine With Gatekeeping (And Why the Gate Doesn’t Even Faze Him)
Tyler, the Creator says gatekeeping isn’t a flaw but a choice, arguing that not everything needs to be universally accessible. He applauds fans who accept missing out and stay within their own cultural bubbles. While he’s lax about music, he...
Exclusive: Sub Sun Catch Up With Geese Ahead of Their New Sunglasses Collaboration
Premium eyewear label Sub Sun has partnered with New York band Geese to launch a limited‑edition sunglasses collection. The drop consists of 900 black‑and‑silver “bug‑eye” frames, each engraved with the band’s signature and available for pre‑order starting May 12 at 17:45 BST on...
Queen Latifah Joins ‘The Voice’ As Coach For Season 30
NBC’s flagship singing competition The Voice is expanding its coaching panel for Season 30, adding Grammy‑winner Queen Latifah as the fourth coach. She joins returning veterans Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, alongside newcomer Riley Green, marking Latifah’s first regular coaching role after guest‑judge...
Downtown’s CD Baby Launches ‘Full-Service’ Artist Program Offering Marketing, Distribution, and Financial Support for 10 Indie Acts in 2026
CD Baby, the artist‑direct arm of Downtown Music, unveiled the Stages Selects program, a full‑service offering that will support ten independent musicians through 2026. The package delivers priority distribution, targeted DSP marketing, paid digital‑campaign funding and strategic release guidance, with...
Chicago’s Body Shop Will Make You Sweat and Think
Chicago’s industrial‑dance punk outfit Body Shop has dropped its new EP *Sex Body*. The record mixes harsh industrial beats, club‑ready dance rhythms and punk aggression while foregrounding breathy vocals and a deliberately intimate live vibe. Band members stress that the...
In the Deep End With Taj Mahal
Veteran blues icon Taj Mahal, now 84, has issued his latest album *Time*, marking his first collaboration in 18 years with the Phantom Blues Band. The record includes a never‑released Bill Withers composition, underscoring Mahal’s knack for unearthing hidden gems....
Nothing Pick Their Bandcamp Favorites
Philadelphia shoegaze veterans Nothing have released their latest album *a short history of decay*, expanding their sound with drum‑and‑bass beats and Radiohead‑style art pop. The band’s third‑annual Slide Away Festival will tour three U.S. cities, pairing legacy acts like Hum...
Wealthy Women Announce Debut Album ‘Children’ with Striking New Single ‘37 Days’
San Francisco trio Wealthy Women announced their debut album Children, slated for release on August 7, 2026. The record is produced by Scott Evans, whose heavy, atmospheric style underpins the band’s sound. The lead single, “37 Days,” tells the true...
This Irish Trio Are the Loudest Band I've Seen in 40 Years of Gig-Going. You'll Be Hearing More From Them,...
Irish noise‑rock trio Bucket has earned a reputation as the loudest live act the author has witnessed in four decades, highlighted by their debut headline show in London. Their newly released five‑track EP *Mosiac* amplifies their abrasive, genre‑bending sound, drawing...
Caroline Rose Has Launched SUCK Records with the Long-Awaited Release of ‘Yip Yip Yow’
Caroline Rose has launched an independent imprint, SUCK Records, debuting it with the long‑awaited single “Yip Yip Yow.” The track, produced by John Congleton, finally materialized after a decade of being performed live but never recorded. Rose’s catalog now includes...
Gracie Abrams Announces Third Album 'Daughter From Hell' For July 17 Release
Gracie Abrams confirmed that her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, will be released on July 17 via Interscope Records. The 16‑track project, co‑produced with Aaron Dessner, is preceded by the lead single “Hit the Wall” slated for May 14....
Caroline Rose Shares Fan-Favourite Song ‘Yip Yip Yow’
Caroline Rose has finally released the studio version of “Yip Yip Yow,” a track she first performed during a 2015 NPR Tiny Desk session. The song, a fan favorite for a decade, is now out on her newly founded label,...
AMORPHIS Announce "Borderland Tour 2027" Dates With INSOMNIUM And UNTO OTHERS
Finnish progressive metal band Amorphis has unveiled its European “Borderland Tour 2027,” kicking off on Jan 22 in Hamburg and concluding on Feb 14 in Tilburg. The tour features fellow Finnish act Insomnium and Dutch outfit Unto Others as supporting bands, covering...
Subvert Launches as an Artist-Owned Alternative Co-Op to Streaming Services & Bandcamp
Subvert, an artist‑owned cooperative music marketplace, launched on May 12, 2026, positioning itself as an alternative to streaming services and Bandcamp. The platform charges zero percent platform fees, letting fans optionally tip 5‑20 percent to fund operations. At launch, more than 14,000 artists,...
Sir Richard Bishop Announces ‘Hillbilly Erotica’ and Shares “Finger, Tennessee”
Sir Richard Bishop returns to Drag City with the album *Hillbilly Erotica*, slated for a July 31, 2026 release. The record comprises eight fully improvised acoustic guitar pieces, highlighted by the lead single “Finger, Tennessee” and its self‑directed video. Bishop frames the...
Kneecap’s Remarkable Sound of Righteous Fury
Kneecap’s new album *Fenian* pushes the Irish‑language rap trio from party‑fuelled protest to a mature, genre‑spanning statement against British imperialism. The record blends gangsta rap, UK rave, post‑punk and Detroit hip‑hop, while reclaiming the term “Fenian” as a symbol of...
Jeff Paker, ETA IVtet
Jeff Parker’s experimental quartet ETA IVtet has issued a new album titled “Happy Today,” recorded live rather than in a studio. The material stems from a concert at The Lodge Room, a venue just steps from the band’s namesake Enfield...
Keith Richards Dismisses Possibility of a 2026 Stones Tour
The Rolling Stones will release their new album *Foreign Tongues* on July 10, 2024, but guitarist Keith Richards ruled out a supporting tour in 2026, saying the band is focused on finishing the record. Lead singer Mick Jagger, 82, indicated he...
Thundercat’s Humor Undermines an Otherwise Radiant LP
Thundercat’s 2024 album *Distracted* builds on the smooth, soulful direction he established with 2020’s *It Is What It Is*, delivering lush basslines, falsetto‑driven vocals, and a star‑studded roster that includes Mac Miller, Tame Impala, and A$AP Rocky. The production, co‑handled by Greg Kurstin, blends...
Linda Perry to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 165 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Grammy‑winning songwriter and producer Linda Perry will appear on episode 165 of the Artist Friendly podcast with Joel Madden. Perry, famed for writing 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” and producing hits for Gwen Stefani, Miley Cyrus...
Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ Is Gorgeous and Moving
Radiohead’s seventh studio album, A Moon Shaped Pool, arrived in May 2016 to widespread acclaim, praised for its lush orchestration and emotional depth. The record showcases Thom Yorke’s haunting vocals layered over strings and ambient textures, marking a mature evolution...
Watch Joseph Decosimo Performing “Cumberland Gap” + UK Tour This Month – May 2026
Joseph Decosimo, the Durham‑based fiddler and banjoist known for his psychedelic take on old‑time music, has released a solo guitar rendition of the Appalachian classic “Cumberland Gap” using a banjo‑style tuning. The video, filmed in his backyard, highlights his deep study...
What Is Multi-Dimensionality? In Music, It May Be Coming Back.
Multi-dimensionality—engaging with music beyond audio—has resurfaced as younger listeners seek tangible experiences. MIDiA’s survey shows Gen Z leads the vinyl comeback, often buying multiple versions for display and touch. K‑pop innovators are marrying physical merch with NFC‑enabled apps, offering liner...
Jolanda Moletta Showcases the Female Voice’s Power
Jolanda Moletta’s third album, *Oceanine*, expands her vocal‑only approach by pairing each track with a distinct female vocalist, while the underlying soundscape remains built entirely from her own layered voice. The record, described as a distinctly feminist musical practice, weaves...
Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 28 Years Ago
DMX’s debut album *It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot* dropped on May 12, 1998, moving 251,000 copies in its first week and debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. It earned quadruple‑platinum status by December 2000, cementing its commercial clout. Arriving amid hip‑hop’s post‑Tupac/Biggie...
Robert Plant's Solo Single Hits Top 15 UK Vinyl Charts
Robert Plant reaches new solo career peaks in the U.K. as 'Saving Grace - All That Glitters' climbs to #12 on the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles Chart and #13 on the U.K. Official Physical Singles Chart. https://t.co/FFWsC4dTHB
This Heat :: Made Available: John Peel Sessions
John Peel’s legendary BBC sessions have finally been released, featuring the avant‑garde post‑punk band This Heat. Recorded in 1977, the tapes capture the group’s raw, fragmented rhythms and unconventional studio approach that set them apart from typical radio acts. The...
Limerick Breakouts THEATRE Announce Debut EP ‘Incarnate’ and Powerful New Single ‘You Are’
Irish alternative band THEATRE has released the single “You Are,” premiered on BBC 6 Music, showcasing their blend of ethereal rock, folk, and shoegaze. The track, inspired by frontwoman Maeve O’Shea’s West Cork upbringing, has earned airplay on BBC Radio 1 and 2 and...