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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.
Anne Efternøler, Maria Laurette Friis and Johanna Borchert release the 2026 album We Are. Profoundly. Predisposed. To Drowning on the Relative Pitch label. The trio employs only voices, a prepared piano, trumpet, flute and small objects to craft collective improvisations that hover between chamber music and experimental sound collage. Critics praise the record for its precise, urgent intimacy and for defying conventional genre labels.
BTS will stream their first full‑group concert since 2022 on Netflix on March 21, coinciding with the release of their new album Arirang. The hour‑long live show will be broadcast globally from Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace gate. Meanwhile, Merlin Entertainments and Mojang announced...
Tabita Berglund has been appointed chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming the first Norwegian in the role since 1985 and the first Norwegian woman to lead a major Norwegian symphony. She will assume the title of chief conductor...
New Wave Opera will stage “Rising Tides,” a free lunchtime concert in Portland on April 15, 2026, exploring climate grief, the natural world, and social justice through opera and song. The program previews excerpts from Caroline Louise Miller’s upcoming queer‑fantasy...
Avalon Emerson’s second album with the Charm, *Written Into Changes*, marks a bold shift from her techno roots toward expansive dream‑pop. The record blends mythic, celestial lyrics with upbeat, polished production, delivering songs that explore aging, love, and fleeting joy....
The Minutemen’s 1984 track “Corona” was born on a Mexican beach after the 1982 election, inspired by a woman collecting bottle deposits. The song fuses Norteño‑style chords, polka rhythms, and punk‑funk aggression, embodying the band’s working‑class solidarity and genre‑bending ethos....
Billboard’s weekly dance roundup highlighted a bustling SXSW weekend where Dutch producer Mau P performed for thousands, even after a wind‑forced venue shift. Calvin Harris and Kasabian topped the WARM Global Radio Dance Chart with over 800 spins, while William Orbit...
A North Carolina musician has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the first U.S. prosecution involving AI‑generated music streaming fraud. The case highlights emerging legal challenges around AI‑enabled manipulation of streaming platforms and could set a precedent for future enforcement...
The Lefsetz Letter announced a new SiriusXM episode titled “Alongside The British Invasion‑3,” airing Saturday, March 21 at 4 PM Eastern on channel 103. The show will explore American records that charted alongside the British Invasion hits of the 1960s. Listeners...
Argentine duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso released their second album, Free Spirits, after a viral Tiny Desk performance and the EP Papota. The record showcases polished musicianship and genre‑bending production—Brazilian jazz, funk, hyperpop, and a duet with Sting—yet critics argue...
Brooklyn indie band Hiding Places released the six‑minute single “One Hand,” a hypnotic folk loop recorded live with three acoustic guitars, organ‑like keys and electric bursts. The track previews their first professional‑studio album, The Secret to Good Living, slated for...
Brooklyn’s live‑music calendar is filling up for 2026 as a slate of indie, hip‑hop and metal acts announce shows and festival appearances. Los Thuthanaka, fresh off Pitchfork’s Album of the Year, will play Elsewhere on June 4, while Roots Picnic reveals...
CyHi the Prynce, a longtime G.O.O.D. Music insider, opened up about the label’s rise and fall in a new track, “The G.O.D. Ole Days.” He recounted his behind‑the‑scenes songwriting contributions to Kanye West’s biggest hits and detailed lingering tensions with...
Scottish five‑piece Sister Madds released their debut EP “Are You Hungry?” showcasing a bratty punk‑rock blend of indie pop and punk. The four‑track record opens with “Table Manners,” drawing early‑Paramore vibes, and continues with high‑octane songs like “Get Rich, Get...
BTS leader RM reportedly suffered an ankle injury before Netflix's high‑stakes comeback concert, but no details were disclosed in the available reports. The lack of information fuels speculation about the concert's schedule and the group's promotional plans.
Dave Matthews Band’s archival series adds Live Trax Vol. 73, featuring a never‑released 1997 acoustic duo performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds recorded at Branscomb Memorial Auditorium in Lakeland, Florida. The set includes a rare rendition of Daniel Lanois’s “The Maker,” the first time the song has appeared...
Vice’s Noisey weekly roundup spotlights three fresh hip‑hop/R&B releases—Thirteendegrees’ “DWNTWN LUV,” Mike WiLL Made‑It & SahBabii’s “TIM3,” and Mike Sherm & Fenix Flexin’s “Gold Wrapper.” The piece frames each song’s stylistic hook: nostalgic internet‑era references, vivid Atlanta‑flavored lyricism, and cartoonish bravado...
In early 2026 the music world mourned the loss of several iconic artists across genres. Nashville songwriter Jim McBride (78) died Jan 6, followed by Colombian singer‑songwriter Yeison Jiménez (34) in a plane crash on Jan 10. The week also saw the deaths of...
Country‑rock veteran Lyle Lovett announced his Songs & Stories Tour 2026, a series of multi‑night residencies at City Winery venues across the Eastern United States. The itinerary runs from a three‑night opening in St. Louis (May 13‑15) through stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago,...
BTS spearheads this week’s New Music Friday with the long‑awaited album *Arirang*, featuring 14 tracks produced by Diplo, Kevin Parker, Mike WiLL Made‑It and Ryan Tedder. The group will follow the release with a livestreamed comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on...
Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton reflects on his humble beginnings in Cleveland, from porch jam sessions to a teenage audition that landed him in George Clinton’s Parliament‑Funkadelic. He debunks the legend that he nailed the entire “Maggot Brain” solo note‑for‑note, explaining the studio...
J. Cole sat down at his childhood home for an Apple Music interview, where he opened up about his relationship with Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He reiterated genuine admiration for both artists while acknowledging the fallout from his "7 Minute...
The Lumineers’ breakout hit “Ho Hey” was born from a rough‑around‑the‑edges demo that friends dismissed as sounding like “s***,” yet they couldn’t stop playing it. Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz refined the fragment in an attic, swapping heavy, White‑Stripes‑style riffs...
Lithuanian rising artist Çâline with C has dropped her new single “Second Wind,” a DIY‑crafted track produced alongside Amsterdam‑based Raoul Nieuwendam. The song fuses Memphis‑style hip‑hop, rap, R&B and indie elements, echoing the artist’s childhood soundtrack. It marks a deliberate...
A tribute concert called “Manichester” will honor Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield on May 30 at Manchester’s 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue. Organized by Ocean Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella, the event features Cast, Peter Hook & The Kowloons, Stone Roses...
The article commemorates what would have been Chester Bennington’s 50th birthday by highlighting five personal favorite Linkin Park tracks, plus a bonus mash‑up with Jay‑Z. It revisits songs from *Meteora* and *Hybrid Theory*, emphasizing their emotional intensity and distinctive production...
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist spotlights the most compelling new releases, with this edition featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band’s highly anticipated sixth album, *Future Soul*. The band describes the record as their most focused work yet, blending funk, punk, folk and...
Fugue State, Dan Langa’s experimental project, will issue its debut full-length album *After Nothing Comes* on May 22 via independent Switch Hit Records. The record, billed as a “spectral audible weather system,” merges live performances with a rotating cast of...
Talked with Taj yesterday... Taj Mahal on Resurrecting a Lost Bill Withers Song as Title Track of New Album, ‘Time,’ More Than 60 Releases Into His Career: ‘I’m in It for the Duration’ https://t.co/MIInbEpOzp via @variety
Washington‑based producer SH|333|N returns with the single “Roll Up,” featuring Noah Lloyd and a guest verse from MC Flowdan. The track delivers heavyweight dubstep production with wobbly basslines, merging hip‑hop and grime influences. It has already surpassed one million streams,...
The New York Rangers will hold their inaugural Phish Night at Madison Square Garden on March 27, featuring a special ticket offer that includes an exclusive Phish poster. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the WaterWheel...
Folk singer Jesse Welles unveiled his 2026 “Red Tour,” a 30‑city trek running from July 24 in Birmingham to October 26 in Columbus. The tour promotes his February 2025 album *Middle* and features special guests Steph Strings, Ratboys, and Hudson Freeman...
PinkPantheress revealed she produced the lead single “Tonight” from her upcoming 2025 mixtape Fancy That using only the keyboard of her MacBook. She tapped piano chords, synths and bass directly in Logic Pro’s Musical Typing feature, avoiding any MIDI controller...
Slim Soledad, a Brazil‑born gender‑non‑conforming producer and DJ, is set to release her debut album ‘Noches Calientes De La Soledad’ on March 20 via Headroom Records. The record blends raw São Paulo baile funk with techno, reggaeton and ghetto‑tech, featuring collaborators like Clementaum and Evissimax. Soledad’s background in...
Berlin‑based Portrait XO and Riga‑originated Rick Feds are expanding finger‑drumming beyond performance, integrating AI, data sonification, and sustainable practices into electronic music. Portrait XO’s new album "The Cost of Connection" uses custom Neutone AI models and Max/MSP tools to translate...
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic returns May 30‑31, 2026, moving to the historic Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park. Hip‑hop icon Jay‑Z will headline day one, performing with The Roots for the first time in over a decade, while R&B legend Erykah Badu...
BTS leader RM suffered a sprained ankle during rehearsals for the group’s highly‑anticipated comeback concert, prompting Big Hit to announce a mandatory two‑week recovery period with a cast. The injury, involving an accessory navicular sprain, ligament tear and talus contusion,...
Taj Mahal announced his new album “Time,” slated for release on May 1, featuring a title track that revives an unreleased Bill Withers composition. The record, backed by his longtime Phantom Blues Band, includes guest Ziggy Marley and showcases a blend...
Paul Overstreet was announced as the 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter inductee, joining veterans Ralph Stanley and modern star Tim McGraw. Overstreet’s catalog includes 27 Top‑Ten hits, two Grammy Awards and a record‑setting five consecutive BMI Songwriter of...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country announced a massive summer tour featuring more than 40 live dates across the United States and Alaska, kicking off on May 30 at Maybe It Was The Roses Music Festival in Ventura, California. The itinerary blends...
Ringo Starr is set to release his country‑leaning album Long Long Road on April 24, reuniting with producer T Bone Burnett and featuring collaborators such as Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent. The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music...
The Halle Opera House will present Franz Schreker’s seldom‑performed opera “Das Spielwerk und die Prinzessin” from April 11 to May 24, 2026. Conducted by Fabrice Bollon and directed by Nele Lindemann, the production features Thomas Weinhappel as Master Florian alongside a multinational cast. The staging revives the original 1913 version, which sparked...
Madison‑based rapper‑producer Lightris has self‑released the new single “Up Down,” following his recent TikTok hit “Kwik Trip.” The track blends low‑end Milwaukee club drums, hyperpop vocal textures, and dance‑floor rhythms reminiscent of both Midwest bounce and European electronic scenes. Critics...
British rock outfit As December Falls has unveiled a fresh cover of Twenty One Pilots’ “Message Man,” featured on Rock Sound’s “Blurryface Reborn” compilation. The rendition blends the original’s melodic core with the band’s pop‑punk energy and glitch‑infused British rock aesthetic, while...
Sophie Moore’s new single “Closer Than” serves as a compelling preview of her forthcoming Trouble in Mind album, blending UK alt‑country sensibilities with Nashville‑style elegance. Produced by Mark Nevers and featuring members of Lambchop, the track layers warm brass, mellow...
This week’s music roundup spotlights BTS’s comeback single “Swim,” marking the K‑pop megastar’s latest push into global charts. Rvssian teams with Afro‑beat heavyweight WizKid and Latin star Rauw Alejandro on the glittering track “Pongo,” while hyperpop producer Underscores drops “Hollywood...
While the 1990s are remembered for grunge, several non‑rock one‑hit wonders also made a splash. Latin hip‑hop artist Mellow Man Ace reached No. 14 with “Mentirosa,” synth‑pop duo Cause&Effect hit No. 38 with “You Think You Know Her,” and UK electronic act The Prodigy’s “Firestarter”...
Netflix and Warner Music Group announced a strategic partnership to produce documentary series and feature films centered on WMG’s artists and songwriters. The collaboration will be executed through Unigram, WMG’s production arm, which will develop each project with the artists...
Tim McGraw has been announced as the Modern Era inductee for the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, joining veteran bluegrass duo the Stanley Brothers and songwriter Paul Overstreet. The modern‑era slot honors artists who achieved national prominence at...
Florida Georgia Line reunited onstage at the Country Radio Seminar honoring Jason Aldean, marking their first performance since announcing an indefinite hiatus four years ago. The duo performed "You Make It Easy," a track they co‑wrote for Aldean that topped...
