Today's Music Pulse
Ye releases deluxe edition of ‘Bully’ with new Don Toliver track
Ye issued the deluxe edition of his twelfth studio album Bully on June 19, adding updated mixes, a Don Toliver collaboration titled “OK,” and a new song “Mission Control.” He also premiered a surreal video for the opening track “Kings,” directed by his wife Bianca Censori.
Watch Poppy Thrash Alongside Fans in “Dying to Forget” Video
Poppy has dropped the official video for “Dying to Forget,” a track from her new album Empty Hands. Directed by Orie McGuiness, the clip places the singer and her band in a dim industrial hallway packed with real fans, while co‑writers Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose and Stephen Harrison of House of Protection make cameo appearances. The release precedes a 30‑date North American tour that begins in July, after which she will join Evanescence as a support act across Europe. The video and tour rollout aim to deepen fan engagement and broaden her audience.
HorsegiirL - NATURE IS HEALING
German producer‑DJ‑singer horsegiirL releases her debut full‑length LP, NATURE IS HEALING, a concept album centered on Earth, fungi, space and spirituality. The record spans hardstyle, bubblegum‑bass, trance, Y2K‑era pop and hyper‑pop, delivering both high‑energy club cuts like “An Apple a...
Each Song on Sad13’s New Mixtape Is One Minute Long
Sad13, the solo project of Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Dupuis, returns with the mixtape 1331, released July 10 on Exploding in Sound. The record consists of 13 tracks, each exactly one minute long, a concept born during a two‑year‑old “mini nervous breakdown.”...
Arlo Parks Brings ‘Ambiguous Desire’ Standout ‘Beams’ To ‘Fallon’
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a live rendition of “Beams” from her third album Ambiguous Desire. The album, released April 3 on Transgressive Records, blends early British trip‑hop with contemporary indie pop. Parks...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Shares 'R.I.P.' Single Featuring SKYLAR GREY
Motionless In White announced their seventh studio album “Decades,” arriving on July 17 through Roadrunner Records. The band debuted the new single “R.I.P.” featuring Grammy‑nominated vocalist Skylar Grey, accompanied by a Jensen Noen‑directed video. “Decades” continues the group’s tradition of high‑profile collaborations, also showcasing Slipknot...
Tiny Habits Announce Sophomore Album ‘Keepers’ and Share New Single Featuring Matty Healy
Acclaimed vocal trio Tiny Habits announced their sophomore album Keepers, slated for release on August 28 through Mom+Pop Music. The 12‑track record follows their 2024 debut All For Something and is supported by the new single “Anything He Was,” which...
Truck Violence Announce North American Tour, Share “Gerard, Be Quiet” From Flenser Debut
Montreal art‑punk collective Truck Violence announced a North American tour to support their second album, *The weathervane is my body*, the first release on The Flenser label. The itinerary kicks off on September 10 in Burlington, VT and hits major markets...
Case/Lang/Veirs Announce 10th Anniversary Edition of Their 2016 Album
The trio case/lang/veirs will issue a 10th‑anniversary deluxe edition of their 2016 self‑titled album on September 4, 2025 through Anti‑Records. The set expands the original 14‑track record to 27 tracks, adding the previously unreleased song “Accidental Tattoo” and 12 live renditions recorded...
Ex-JOURNEY Bassist ROSS VALORY To Release Refreshed And Remastered Version Of His Debut Solo Album 'All Of The Above'
Ross Valory, former Journey bassist, announced a remastered release of his debut solo album “All Of The Above” on August 21. The album will be available on vinyl and CD for the first time, featuring a special purple‑swirl color vinyl and...
Mount Kimbie To Helm New Fabric Mix
British electronic duo Mount Kimbie will curate Fabric's next mix, releasing July 31. The series, known for high‑profile curators like Daniel Avery and Overmono, will feature two new tracks, including "Monroe," which references their 2017 song "Marilyn." The mix reflects their...
The Black Crowes Break Out Ry Cooder Cover In Maryland
American rock veterans The Black Crowes capped their Maryland stop on the Southern Hospitality Tour with a surprise encore of Ry Cooder’s 1972 track "Boomer’s Story," the first time they have played the song since 2013. The set also featured...
ALBUM REVIEW: Candace Hastings Dazzles on ‘A Soft Place to Land’
Candace Hastings, a Texas‑born singer‑songwriter, releases her debut album “A Soft Place to Land,” a collection of nostalgic, heart‑broken country‑folk songs. The record opens with “Loving Cowboys,” a track that evokes Patsy Cline through wry vocals and jaunty instrumentation. Drawing on...
Sad13 Announces New Mixtape of “1 Minute Long-Ish Songs” & Shows, Shares First 3 Tracks
Brooklyn‑based artist Sadie Dupuis, under her solo moniker Sad13, announced her first new collection in over five years—a mixtape titled “1331” slated for a July 10 release on Exploding in Sound. The project features roughly one‑minute songs, all written in spring 2024 and recorded,...
Swim Deep’s Hum: A Nostalgic Embrace of Family and Resilience
Swim Deep’s fourth album *Hum* arrives just two years after *There’s a Big Star Outside*, channeling frontman Austin Williams’ recent life milestones—a newborn child and the loss of his partner’s father. The record leans heavily on 1990s‑era alt‑rock, delivering expansive...
Jensen McRae Shares New Song ‘Just Like You’
American singer‑songwriter Jensen McRae has dropped a new single, “Just Like You,” accompanied by a Lexi Brown‑directed video that tips its hat to Alanis Morissette’s iconic “Ironic.” The track is part of the upcoming deluxe edition of her album I Don’t Know How But...
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to Perform Six Nights at The Ryman with Six Opening Acts
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will headline a six‑night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in October 2026, featuring a different opening act each night. The run spans two weeks, with three shows Oct. 15‑17 and three shows Oct. 22‑24. The band...
Watch Harry Styles Perform Majestic ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ Cover With Jules Buckley Orchestra
Harry Styles staged a one‑off orchestral performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall on June 16, 2026, backed by the Jules Buckley Orchestra as part of the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival, which he curated. The set featured songs from his four solo albums and...
MIKE SHINODA On Upcoming LINKIN PARK Documentary 'Unshatter': We're Very Excited About It
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda announced the upcoming documentary “Unshatter,” which chronicles the band’s rebirth after Chester Bennington’s 2017 death and the 2024 release of the new album “From Zero.” The film, directed by DJ Joseph Hahn and shot largely by friend Mark, blends archival footage...
Bad Bunny Shifts Record 800k Tickets in Spanish Cultural Coup
Bad Bunny’s Spanish leg of the *Debí Tirar Más Fotos* tour set a new national record by selling over 800,000 tickets across 12 sold‑out stadium shows in Barcelona and Madrid. The run featured two nights at Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic and a...
ALBUM REVIEW: The War and Treaty Reach New High on Personal Album, ‘The Story of Michael and Tonya’
The husband‑and‑wife duo War and Treaty have issued a new album, *The Story of Michael and Tonya*, a candid chronicle of their personal and musical journey. The record opens with “Litty,” featuring a spoken‑word introduction by Whoopi Goldberg that frames the...
Descendents Announce ‘All’ & ‘Liveage’ Reissues (Exclusive Vinyl Variants)
Descendents and Org Music are releasing limited-edition vinyl reissues of the band’s fourth studio album All and the 1987 live record Liveage, each capped at 300 copies in exclusive color schemes. The All reissue also appears as a “Punk Note”...
Motionless In White Share Soaring New Track ‘R.I.P.’
Motionless In White released the soaring single “R.I.P.”, a gothic‑leaning track that features Grammy‑nominated vocalist Skylar Grey. The song is the third preview from their upcoming album Decades, slated for a July 17 release on Roadrunner Records. Frontman Chris Motionless highlighted the track’s lyrical...
Samantha Fish and the Last Honest Noise
Samantha Fish has issued a new live album, *Paper Doll Live*, recorded at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre. The record is presented without studio overdubs, preserving the raw, imperfect energy of her performance. Featuring gospel harmonies from the McCrary Sisters, the...
Album Premiere: HISS – A Cheapened Crown
Portland noise‑sludge trio HISS, formed by veterans of Still/Form and Marriage + Cancer, released their debut album *A Cheapened Crown* on August 21. The record blends sludgy noise rock with crushing low‑end heft, defying easy genre labels. Recorded at LoRent Studio, it was...
Micah Thomas, “Lucid”
Composer‑pianist Micah Thomas releases *Lucid*, his fifth album as a bandleader before turning 30, built around a concept of musical equilibrium through short, episodic segments. The record features a quintet—Immanuel Wilkins (alto sax), Kalia Vandever (trombone), Thomas Morgan (bass) and Lesley Mok (drums)—that blurs...
Anthony Calonico :: Spacious Heart
Anthony Calonico, known for his work with Los Angeles trio Total Blue, releases his first solo album, Spacious Heart. The record retains the group’s sleek, chilled‑out jazz‑pop ambience while introducing Calonico’s low‑key vocals on several tracks. Its introspective grooves and buttery tones reframe...
The Snuts Confirm New Album ‘Joy In Short Moments’
Scottish indie rock band The Snuts announced their fourth studio album, Joy In Short Moments, slated for release on October 23, 2026. The record arrives via Happy Artist Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group, marking the band’s fourth LP in just...
Klassik Frescobar Brings Soca to the World With “Dansa”
Klassik Frescobar’s soca single “Dansa” has become a worldwide viral anthem, amassing nearly 15 million Spotify streams despite no major‑label backing. The track broke into Spotify’s Viral 100 in France—the first soca entry in a decade—and topped charts in Nigeria, Sierra Leone,...
‘New Wav’: Decoding Treasure’s New Era
South Korean boy band Treasure has launched its fourth mini‑album, “New Wav,” marking a deliberate return to hip‑hop after seven years since debut. The lead single “If I” features trap‑heavy production and a stark black‑and‑white video that became the fastest...
The Huntress And The Holder Of Hands – Babylon
The Huntress And The Holder Of Hands released their self‑issued album Babylon on June 5, 2026. Frontwoman MorganEve Swain channels a decade‑long mourning for her late husband and Brown Bird bandmate Dave Lamb into a folk‑rock narrative that oscillates between bleakness and...
Korean Gov’t Unveils €1.7m Fund to Boost Indie K-Pop Acts Globally
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a €1.7 million (≈$1.85 million) “Global Leap Forward Support” program to help ten small and mid‑size K‑pop agencies expand overseas. Each selected agency can receive up to KRW 300 million (≈$230,000) per year for...
Microtonality and Virtuosity Collide on Ekmeles’ “Nonsongs”
American ensemble Ekmeles has released "Nonsongs", a one‑hour album on New Focus Recordings that explores microtonal just intonation through three extended works. The opening Plainsound Motet, composed by Wolfgang von Schweinitz, uses overtone singing and drone to morph into complex...
King Casio – “Keeps Me In My House”
London‑based multi‑instrumentalist Aaron King, performing as King Casio, has dropped the self‑produced single “Keeps Me In My House.” The track fuses art‑rock energy with chamber‑pop hooks, creating a hypnotic yet playful sound. Lyrically, it reflects the paradox of modern comfort...
Luft Announce Luke Haines-Produced Debut
London‑based psychedelic group Toy’s frontman Tom Dougall has resurfaced in Berlin with a new band called Luft. The lineup—Dougall, Ani Mijatović, Sam Davies, Rob Henderson and Aaron Singh—has released its first proper single, “Something On My Mind,” produced by former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines. The...
The Abyss Inside Us – “I Thought You Said Forever”
Greek one‑man project the abyss inside us, led by Nikos Togkaridis, has dropped a new instrumental single titled “i thought you said forever.” The track blends post‑rock atmospherics with cinematic guitar crescendos, moving from tranquil passages to cathartic climaxes. It...
Graham Coxon — Castle Park
Graham Coxon’s long‑shelved solo album *Castle Park* finally sees a 2026 release on Transgressive, emerging from a 15‑year vault after being recorded in 2011. The record, rated four stars by Jerrome Volk, continues the breezy power‑pop vein of Coxon’s early solo work,...
POND — Terrestrials
Australian psych‑pop outfit POND dropped their 11th studio album, *Terrestrials*, on June 19 2026 via Mangovision. The record, rated four stars by Jerrome Volk, trims the band’s usual excess by banning fuzz pedals, ballads, and overt Pink Floyd nods. Tracks like “Skyworks” and...
LIFE — ABSTRACT / NATURAL
British indie-rock outfit LIFE released its fourth studio album, Abstract / Natural, on June 19 2026 via EMI North. The record traverses post‑punk, disco‑inflected synths and occasional sprechgesang, reflecting frontman Mez Sanders‑Green’s north‑of‑England road trip concept. Critics note the album’s stylistic jumps create a...
Taein. Brings Her Innovative R&B on ‘…Mm?’
South Korean‑born singer‑songwriter taein., now based in London, released her new alternative R&B single “…mm?” as part of a monthly rollout strategy. The track blends soulful vocals with glitch‑y electronic textures, emphasizing emotion over narrative. By marrying Korean roots with...
Marcriá
Puerto Rican artist RaiNao releases her second album, Marcriá, expanding her solarpunk reggaeton roots into a tapestry of salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian funk, Cuban guaguancó and bolero. The record features high‑profile collaborators such as producer Tainy on “GRIS” and reggae...
God and Time
Vybz Kartel’s new album "God and Time" is his first full-length release since his 2024 prison release, positioning the project as a re‑introduction to the dancehall world. The record mixes cosmic, gospel‑inflected themes with traditional dancehall, featuring a roster of...
Purity (Flips)
Brooklyn producer Anysia Kym releases *Purity (Flips)*, a remix album of her 2023 collaboration with Tony Seltzer. The project assembles 13 producers from MIKE’s 10k label and the wider underground, spanning footwork, trap, Baltimore club and ambient styles. Critics applaud...
St. Divine – ‘The Devil You Know’
New York‑based St. Divine has issued its debut full‑length, *The Devil You Know*, a 12‑track record that fuses gritty Americana, garage‑rock aggression and punk‑inflected dual vocals. The album opens with the confrontational single “SPIT” and includes the title track, a...
Alexy Trip – ‘SINS LIES AND DEVOTION’
Mexico City producer Alexy Trip has released his self‑produced album *SINS LIES AND DEVOTION*, a darkwave‑synth‑pop collection that blends analog warmth with 80s‑era melancholy. The record opens with the title track’s icy synths and shifts through post‑punk bass, chiming bells,...
Sasha Joy – “Got You Something”
Sasha Joy’s new single “Got You Something” drops as a soulful blend of R&B, funk, and jazz, recorded in London with a distinctly analog production aesthetic. The track opens with wordless vocal textures, moves into a smooth lead, and repeats...
UDEiGWE – ‘Four Lemmas’
New York‑based Nigerian artist UDEiGWE, a mathematics professor, has released the full‑length album *Four Lemmas*. The record fuses West African polyrhythms, jazz‑inflected soul, and spoken‑word lyrics that mirror mathematical concepts such as orthogonality and sparse matrices. Each track functions as...
What’s the New Mary Jane – “A Piece of Fruit Will Set You Free”
What’s the New Mary Jane, a West Country indie act, released the single “A Piece of Fruit Will Set You Free.” The track mixes laid‑back acoustic rock with layered strings, keys, and slacker‑rock vocal harmonies, evoking influences from Television and...
Mark’s Paranormal Dysneyland – “Living A Lie”
Brisbane‑based project Mark’s Paranormal Dysneyland has dropped the single “Living A Lie,” a shadowy rock track that directly confronts ICE and recent immigration‑related killings. The song memorializes the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, weaving distorted guitars, moody piano and...
Alarm Will Sound ~ Lift
Alarm Will Sound captured the Grammy for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance in February and marked its 25th anniversary with a series of events. The group launched *Lift*, an album that revisits two decades of repertoire, opening with a techno‑infused...
‘The Boroughs’ Composer John Paesano Used Old Techniques to Create His Show’s Vibrant Score — Watch
John Paesano composed the score for the sci‑fi thriller series “The Boroughs,” deliberately channeling the sound of 1980s‑1990s mid‑budget genre films. He revived the old‑school script‑note method, writing music to detailed scene markers before syncing to picture. Paesano and a panel...