Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record‑Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake is closing in on Morgan Wallen’s record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to The Source. Forbes adds that this also matches Adele’s historic tally of debut‑at‑number‑one singles.
Influential Cellist, 98
Renowned Portuguese cellist Henrique Fernandes died at 98 on May 10, 2026. He spent four decades as principal cello of the NBC Symphony Orchestra and founded the Estoril Chamber Orchestra, where he regularly performed as a soloist. From 1967 he also taught at the Academy of Music of Santa Cecília, shaping generations of musicians. His passing marks the end of a century‑spanning career that bridged performance and pedagogy.
Vulfpeck Play Vicar Street Dublin This July
American funk quartet Vulfpeck will headline Dublin’s Vicar Street on Monday, July 6, 2026. Tickets go on sale May 15 at 10 a.m. and are priced at €65.25 (approximately $71) plus a booking fee for both ground‑floor standing and balcony sections. The band, renowned...
Max Cooper Releases New ‘Feeling Is Structure’
Max Cooper has released his new album “Feeling Is Structure” on his Mesh imprint, a project born from a custom performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The record explores how architecture and other physical structures shape emotional experience, translating the...
London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum
Apple Corps announced that 3 Savile Row – the former Beatles headquarters where the band recorded “Let It Be” and delivered its final rooftop performance in 1969 – will be transformed into a public museum opening next year. The venue will showcase seven...
Big Time: Lise Goes Arena
Lise Davidsen, the world’s most sought‑after Wagnerian soprano, will stage her first arena concerts this Christmas, performing at Norway’s DNB Arena in Stavanger on December 2 and Oslo Spektrum on December 5. She will be accompanied by the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, the Stavanger...
Any Young Mechanic Share New Song ‘Captain And Compass’
Australian indie‑folk band Any Young Mechanic released the new single “Captain And Compass” as a final preview of their upcoming album The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot, scheduled for June 5. The track blends sun‑kissed songwriting with Appalachian folk, delivering...
Keli Holiday Says U.S. Entry Was Revoked Mid-Tour, Forcing Cancellation of New York Show
Australian singer Keli Holiday, the solo project of Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde, was denied re‑entry into the United States at the Canada‑U.S. border despite holding a valid visa, forcing the cancellation of a New York City show and an early...
Ella Mai Teases Upcoming Do You Still Love Me Tour: ‘We Want to Step It Up a Bit’
British R&B star Ella Mai announced a nearly 40‑date "Do You Still Love Me" tour that kicks off on July 7 in Toronto, featuring rising acts Ama and Girlfriend as openers. The trek marks her first major outing since giving birth...
Reverend & The Makers – Is This How Happiness Feels
Reverend & The Makers' new album Is This How Happiness Feels? reflects Jon McClure's recent personal upheavals, including his father's death and an ADHD diagnosis. The record pivots from polished indie pop to a live, roots‑driven soul sound, rebuilt with...
Ken Carson Kicks Off ‘The Xperiment’ Rollout With Star-Studded Rolling Loud Orlando Set Feat. Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Destroy Lonely...
Ken Carson stepped in as the Sunday night headliner at Rolling Loud Orlando after NBA YoungBoy withdrew, using the slot to launch his "The Xperiment" era. The 26‑year‑old performed 13 songs, including unreleased snippets like “Grow Apart,” and debuted new...
Live Gallery: Tame Impala – The O2 Arena, London
Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala delivered a high‑octane performance at London’s O2 Arena, showcasing the new electronic direction introduced on the ‘Deadbeat’ album. The set blended house‑infused beats with the band’s signature psychedelic rock, earning praise as one of their most...
Hrishikesh Hirway and the Perfect Song Myth
In this episode, host Jeremy chats with musician and creator Hrishikesh Hirway, best known for the acclaimed podcast Song Exploder. They explore Hirway's journey from his early 1 AM Radio projects to feeling stuck, which led him to launch Song...
Kno You – Song by 2Slimey
Underground rapper 2Slimey dropped the single “Kno You” on May 8, 2026, continuing his reputation for experimental, hard‑to‑digest music. The track leans into abrasive, blown‑out beats and a heavily autotuned vocal style that has split listeners. While some Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans...
The Monday Morning Brew #154
The Monday Morning Brew #154 newsletter released a two‑hour playlist curated by Alex Gallacher, spotlighting new releases from Lemoncello, Robyn Hitchcock, Abigail Lapell, Maisy Owen, Aldous Harding, Josienne Clarke, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Zoh Amba. The issue also features an “Off the Shelf” interview where Lapell...
Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt, an American composer and gamelanist, has been instrumental in popularizing Javanese gamelan in the United States. After studying composition and Javanese music at Cal Arts, he innovated low‑cost aluminum and brass gamelan instruments, making the tradition more accessible....
Murder Rate – Song by Rocket Rese
Rocket Rese released the single “Murder Rate” on May 8, 2026, delivering a hard‑hitting hip‑hop track that blends a thumping instrumental with aggressive, shouted lyrics. The song’s claustrophobic vibe aims to shock listeners, positioning it within the underground scene’s push for extreme...
"It's Been an Incredible Journey to Get to This Place." Squeeze Guitarist and Singer Chris Difford on the Band's Great...
Squeeze’s Chris Difford has finally re‑recorded and released “Trixies,” a lost 1974 concept album captured when he was 19 and Glenn Tilbrook 16. The cassette, stored in Difford’s loft for decades, showcases jazzy art‑pop songs set in a fictional Deptford nightclub...
Trails Pluto – “Diskoteket”
Swedish indie rock band Trails Pluto has returned with their sophomore album *Planetary Eyes*, anchored by the new single “Diskoteket.” The track mixes hypnotic guitar, psych‑rock twang, funky grooves and subtle Thai‑funk flavors reminiscent of Khurangbin. Vocal delivery channels a...
Fans Choose MUNA’s ‘Dancing on the Wall’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Billboard’s weekly new‑music poll named MUNA’s third studio album, Dancing on the Wall, the week’s favorite release, capturing 51.69% of fan votes. The LA indie‑pop trio, known for the breakout 2022 hit “Silk Chiffon,” released the album on Saddest Factory Records,...
Retro Kid – “Found You”
UK‑born producer Jake Juba, operating under the moniker Retro Kid, has dropped the single “Found You.” The track follows his recent release “Think I Know” and serves as a teaser for an upcoming EP. Blending electronic rock, funk, R&B, and...
Anastasia Kristensen – Bestiarium Sombre
Anastasia Kristensen’s debut album *Bestiarium Sombre* delivers nine animal‑inspired electronic tracks that blend playful techno, house‑spirit funk, and experimental sound design. The 34‑minute record showcases crisp, short compositions, each under five minutes, that weave vivid textures from bird calls to...
Susurrus Station – “Meshes of the Afterlife”
Susurrus Station, a rural Washington duo, has returned with the single “Meshes of the Afterlife,” a pre‑release from their forthcoming eight‑track album Mythomania. The track blends experimental electronic textures, ambient soundscapes, and indie‑rock sensibilities, evoking mid‑2000s Animal Collective while delivering...
Loraine James – Detached From The Rest Of You
Loraine James’s new Hyperdub release, Detached From The Rest Of You, pushes the boundaries of intelligent dance music by marrying glitch‑laden production with stark, personal vocals. The album unfolds over twelve tracks, each featuring a different guest who is given...
“Most of Them Had Never Worked with a Black American Singer Before. He Was Really Supportive. He’s One of Two...
PP Arnold recalls how keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson assembled a backing band—later known as The Nice—for her 1968 debut, despite most young British musicians never having worked with a Black American singer. Emerson’s classical training and love of American music helped...
Fair Green – “Very Nice”
Irish indie rock quartet Fair Green is gearing up for their debut album Killer Universe, slated for release later in 2026. After debuting the lead single “Tuesday Morning,” the band has now dropped a second track, “Very Nice.” The song...
Music of Remembrance to Present 50th World Premiere
Music of Remembrance (MOR) will celebrate its 50th world premiere on May 17 with the new opera “The Dialogue of Memories,” composed by Tom Cipullo and based on Howard Reich’s conversations with Elie Wiesel. The work explores Reich’s discovery of his mother’s...
Beth Morrison Projects to Present New Works by BMP:NEXTGEN 3 Finalists
Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) will showcase new works by the two finalists of its BMP:NEXTGEN program, Anuj Bhutani and Harriet Steinke. Each composer received a 30‑minute vocal‑theatre commission and mentorship from Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek. Semi‑staged performances will take...
Opéra De Saint-Étienne Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Cyrille Dubois, Thomas Bettinger, Florie Valiquette &
The Opéra de Saint‑Étienne announced a 2026‑27 season that mixes classic operas with contemporary concerts. Highlights include Bizet’s Carmen starring Héloïse Mas in November, Orff’s Carmina Burana on New Year’s Eve, Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette featuring Cyrille Dubois and Florie Valiquette in spring,...
Rita Wilson Launches ‘Sound of a Woman’ Inspired by Legends
Talked with @RitaWilson about her new album and many things musical. A lovely person with that quality of making you feel like you're besties. ... Rita Wilson on Her ‘Sound of a Woman’ Album, Growing Up a Music Lover in...
Loud Bloom
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of the seminal duo The Knife, released his long‑awaited debut solo album “Loud Bloom” in May 2026. The record abandons Euro‑centric dance tropes, weaving kuduro, gqom, batida, steel‑drum textures and verses in Spanish, Arabic and Zulu. Guest...
Dancing on the Wall
MUNA’s fourth studio album, Dancing on the Wall, trades the bright synth‑pop of their 2022 self‑titled record for a moodier palette of anxious basslines and shuffling percussion. The trio—Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin— use the darker sound to explore desire,...
Three Live Dylan Debuts in San Antonio
Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder 1976 tour featured a standout San Antonio concert where three songs made their live debut, marking the first time Dylan performed them at his own shows. The setlist, captured on a partial soundboard recording, includes these...
Sound Therapy
Brooklyn producer JWords releases "Sound Therapy", an album designed to soothe her nervous system with gentle synths and pads, diverging from her earlier anxiety‑laden club tracks. While the production showcases sticky grooves and atmospheric melodies, her vocal performances on more...
OperaVision’s May 2026 Lineup Features Productions From Opéra National Du Rhin, Lithuanian National Opera, La Monnaie / De Munt, Hungarian...
OperaVision announced its May 2026 streaming slate, featuring four European productions: Opéra National du Rhin’s “Le Roi d’Ys,” La Monnaie’s new opera “Medusa,” the Hungarian State Opera’s live “Così fan tutte,” and Lithuanian National Opera’s “I Lituani.” Each title will be available for...
What Should Lift-Off Sound Like?
Brian Eno’s ambient‑music philosophy sparked a wave of airline sonic branding, prompting agencies to craft custom soundscapes that calm passengers and reinforce brand identity. DLMDD’s “Northern Colours” for Norwegian and “Symphony of Flowers” for Singapore illustrate how musical motifs can...
Play Monk
European avant‑garde quartet Play Monk releases a daring album that reinterprets Thelonious Monk’s canon through a collective, rehearsal‑free approach. Pianist Pat Thomas, bassist Joel Grip, drummer Antonin Gerbal and saxophonist Seymour Wright stretch familiar tunes into lengthy, experimental journeys, most notably a 25‑minute take on “Round Midnight.”...
Only “Orbiter” Gets Skipped in My Noah Kahan Take
My Noah Kahan hot take is that there’s one skip and it’s Orbiter and I’m sorry
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Deadbeats Celebrates 10 Years as a Defining Force in Bass Music
Deadbeats, founded by Zeds Dead in 2016, marks its 10‑year anniversary as a leading independent bass‑music label. The imprint has cultivated a roster that includes REZZ, Subtronics, IMANU, Rusko and Caspa, while its “We Are Deadbeats” compilations have helped shape...
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Eric Church Delivers UNC-Chapel Hill Commencement Speech Like a Guitar Lesson, Performs ‘Carolina’ for Grads
Eric Church, a two‑time Billboard 200 chart‑topper, delivered the keynote at UNC‑Chapel Hill’s May 10 commencement for the class of 2026. He turned the address into a guitar lesson, using a six‑string metaphor to illustrate faith, family, heart, ambition, resilience and community. The...
Bruce Dickinson’s Solo Albums Get Dolby Atmos Upgrade
Bruce Dickinson's 'Skunkworks' and 'Tattooed Millionaire' are out now in Dolby Atmos. Two essential solo records, newly mixed and sounding bigger than ever. https://t.co/nyBUQK8Hn0
Mariposa Folk Festival Returns July 3-5 with Star-Studded Lineup
Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 3-5 in Orillia with Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Billy Bragg, Taj Mahal, and a stacked supporting lineup. Tickets are on sale now. https://t.co/5AULbyzjKP
Recorded in Just 36 Hours, Led Zeppelin’s Self-Funded Debut Album Changed Rock Forever on This Day in 1969
Led Zeppelin’s self‑funded debut album was recorded in just 36 hours and released in May 1969. The band paid roughly $61,000 out of pocket, giving them full creative control. The record entered the UK chart at No. 6, peaked at No. 10 in the United...
Foo Fighters Announce Australia‑NZ Take Cover Tour
Foo Fighters are bringing the Take Cover Tour to Australia and New Zealand this November, hitting stadiums across both countries with 16 handpicked local acts sharing the bill. Tickets are on sale now. https://t.co/uwuh7HRGcx
AI-Generated Fake Drake Tracks Flood After “Taylor Made” Freestyle
the proliferation of fake ai drake album snippets is what he deserves after "taylor made freestyle"
Phoebe Bridgers Returns to Stage After Three Years, Debuts New Songs
Phoebe Bridgers made her first solo appearance in three years on Friday at the Liberty club in Roswell, New Mexico, where she introduced four new songs likely from her upcoming album dubbed “PB3.” Fellow singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan praised the comeback,...
Dave Matthews Band Open 2026 Tour by Digging Deep Into Their Catalog
Dave Matthews Band kicked off its 2026 U.S. tour with two Texas shows, delivering a 20‑song set in The Woodlands and a 22‑song set in Dallas that featured rare and unreleased tracks. The band revived "Only Takes a Moment," "Broken...
SHHE ~ THALASSA
Su Shaw’s new album "Thalassa" (released under the moniker SHHE) frames the Mediterranean Sea as a living, breathing entity, using inhalations and exhalations as rhythmic motifs. The project grew from a thwarted hydrophonic study in Alexandria into a climate‑focused soundscape...
Billie Eilish Delivers Intimate Masterclass on Arena Stage
Not about the movie... but could be. Billie Eilish Brings a Master Class in Intimacy to the Arena Stage https://t.co/ty111z8zYl