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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.
Harry Styles releases his fourth album, *Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally*, merging disco‑funk grooves with introspective ballads. Recorded in a paparazzi‑free Italian villa and Berlin clubs, the record reflects his recent marathon‑running lifestyle and a desire to humanize fame. Lead single “Aperture” showcases club‑ready electronic production, while tracks like “Paint By Numbers” revisit themes from his earlier hits. The album balances high‑energy entertainment with personal questions about relationships and future parenthood.
Angine de Poitrine, beabadoobee, Black Country New Road, Rick Astley | Weekly Track Roundup: 3/15/26 https://t.co/Ff3Tb5WeNo
Swedish singer‑songwriter Jesper Lindell released *3614 Jackson Highway*, a covers album recorded at the historic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Memphis’ Royal Studio. The project, captured over four days in spring 2024, features eight renditions of classic soul and Americana...
Anthony Fantano’s weekly track roundup spotlights a sprawling mix of new releases, from veteran pop icons like Rick Astley and Robyn to rising indie acts such as Angine de Poitrine and Lip Critic. The episode highlights YG’s “STATE OF EMERGENCY,” Thundercat and Willow’s...
Nigerian artist Johnel launched the self‑funded Nnamani Music Group at 17, positioning himself in Lagos’s digital‑first underground rather than the mainstream Afrobeats machine. His 2023 EPs *Painting Pictures* and *Happy Story, Sad Reality* showcase raw, experimental production that foregrounds vulnerability...
Berlin artist Danielle de Picciotto teams with Japanese experimental vocalist Phew on the album Paper Masks, a five‑year collaboration that yields stark, weather‑beaten soundscapes. The duo exchanges fragmented vocal recordings, which Phew manipulates into stretched, layered textures that hover between whispers and...
Gouge Away's new single "Figurine" arrives as a follow‑up to the acclaimed 2024 album Deep Sage, coinciding with the ten‑year anniversary of their debut. Critics praise its polished production, melding aggressive hardcore with melodic hooks. The track showcases Christina Michelle’s...
Wendy Eisenberg’s first self‑titled album arrives on April 3 through Joyful Noise Recordings, preceded by the six‑minute single “Vanity Paradox.” The track delves into shifting identity, anxiety, and trauma‑driven self‑reflection, echoing the artist’s recent string of folk‑leaning releases. Eisenberg describes the...
Indianapolis‑based D.R.L.N. have turned their high‑energy live reputation into a trio of new singles that showcase a volatile mix of metal‑core, post‑hardcore and classic hardcore. "Gran Torino" erupts in a 1:17 metal‑tinged blast reminiscent of The Dillinger Escape Plan, while...
Jump Source partnered with underground hip‑hop artist Billy Woods to release the single "Empty Bars." The collaboration blends Jump Source's brand identity with Woods' gritty lyrical style, debuting on major streaming platforms. Early streaming data shows the track gaining traction...
Sync music, formerly known as library or production music, is designed to be paired with video content and now underpins most online video soundtracks. Its rise is driven by the explosion of short‑form platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where pre‑cleared...
Rua Rí, the project of Cobh singer‑songwriter Seán Damery, announced his debut album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life, due 1 May on Soft Boy Records. The launch is paired with the new single “Johnny Workman,” which grew from a...
The Foo Fighters performed an intimate 80‑capacity concert at St James’ Church in Dingle on Feb 22, captured for a one‑hour Other Voices special. The program will air on RTÉ 2 Easter Monday, April 6 at 9:30 pm and stream worldwide via RTÉ Player, coinciding with...
Rubrik and Rackspace Technology announced the UK Sovereign Cyber Recovery Cloud, a ransomware‑focused recovery platform that keeps all data and hardware inside the United Kingdom and promises restoration of critical workloads within hours. The service aligns with new UK digital‑sovereignty...
Jordan Whitlock teams up with ambient pop duo Memory Spells for the 2026 single “Do You Think Of It Sometimes?”. The track fuses Whitlock’s slow‑core sensibility with dreamy, Enya‑style textures, creating a meditative listening experience. It debuted on streaming services...
Marisa Anderson has released “Sarvi Simin,” the second single from her forthcoming anthology *The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music, Vol. 1*, slated for May 22 on Thrill Jockey. The track reimagines a 1977 Soviet folk recording discovered on Melodiya’s archival series, blending...
South London band Ain’t released “Grazer,” a sub‑three‑minute slacker‑rock anthem that serves as the final track from their upcoming six‑song EP, How They Faked The Moon Landing, due May 22 on 12‑inch vinyl via Fear Of Missing Out Records. The single,...
British rapper Guvna B, known for gospel‑infused grime, has launched his tenth studio album *This Bed I Made*, confronting his long‑standing pornography addiction and the shame that kept it hidden. The record, featuring jazz‑leaning production and excerpts from addiction expert...
Canadian shock‑pop icon Peaches, turning 60, has dropped her seventh studio album, “No Lube So Rude.” The record blends electro‑clash beats with unapologetic lyrics about sexuality, abortion rights, trans liberation and geopolitical unrest. Peaches continues her high‑energy tour alongside acts...
Amsterdam producer Mammo, long shrouded in mystery, granted a candid First Floor interview revealing personal details and his artistic philosophy. His new triple‑vinyl album *Lateral* runs roughly 100 minutes, weaving ambient, IDM, house, and dub techno into a seamless, headphone‑centric...
Bangladeshi composer‑producer Teerath Majumder releases the experimental album *Dust To Dust*, expanding his signature blend of traditional Bangla elements with avant‑electronic sound design. The record traverses starkly contrasting sonic worlds, from train‑like helium‑filled drones to dubstep‑driven guitar solos, echoing influences...
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Lovers & Lollypops, a Porto‑based independent label founded in 2005, has grown from a niche underground rock imprint into a multidisciplinary cultural platform. The label now releases eclectic albums, curates concerts, runs festivals, and operates its own venue on Rua...
The Greater Bay Area’s spring cultural calendar features high‑profile music and art events across Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Macau. Nicholas Tse’s Mandarin‑focused Evolution Nic Live runs March 20‑22 in Shenzhen, while Jane Zhang headlines a Guangzhou concert on March 21. Shenzhen hosts a...
Scottish indie band the Twilight Sad released their sixth album, “It’s the Long Goodbye,” while frontman James Graham coped with his mother’s dementia‑related death, his own mental‑health breakdown, and the birth of two sons. The record functions as a diary...
Singer Mangli issued a public apology after the Hindi version of “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” from KD: The Devil faced backlash for vulgar, suggestive lyrics. The track, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, was removed from all streaming platforms following...
Forgot about this. Me Velena and Chip riffing on My Life Aquatic at one of the Campouts. https://t.co/zBaC8vczxQ
Nigerian rapper Kayode’s latest single “Aimoye” fuses a classic Fuji vocal chop from King Saheed Osupa’s 2020 track “Reliable Pt.5” with contemporary trap production, creating a seamless collage of old and new influences. The song builds on his earlier Yoruba‑infused...
I reviewed Lola Young's great show at the Orpheum. It's an embarrassment of riches right now of outstanding young British women getting their turns... Lola Young Proves She’s a Bona Fide Rock Star in Bravura Return to the Stage...
Official Trailer for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Doc About the Metal Band https://t.co/9CnP27HCia #docs #IronMaiden #BurningAmbition #rockband #SteveHarris #heavymetal https://t.co/4SnqqNeiTz
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced that recorded music revenues grew 6.4% in 2025 to $31.7 billion, the 11th consecutive year of growth. Paid‑subscription streaming drove the surge, reaching 837 million users, while vinyl sales posted a 13.7% increase....
Scot “Little” Bihlman issued a two‑track single through V13 Music that pairs the reflective song “Seems Like Yesterday” with the instrumental “The Devil’s Cradle.” The instrumental opens with steel guitar and harmonica, evoking a desert highway and classic late‑70s Americana....
Jay-Z to celebrate 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint' anniversaries with back-to-back Yankee Stadium shows https://t.co/TAwhMr19qn
Alabama-born guitarist Wayne Perkins, known for his work with the Rolling Stones and numerous session legends, died at 74. He contributed guitar parts to the Stones' mid‑70s albums, including “Fool to Cry,” “Hand of Fate,” and “Memory Motel,” after being...
Brighton quartet ladylike have launched their debut EP *It’s A Pleasure Of Mine, to Know You’re Fine* on the Heist or Hit label, collaborating with producer Ali Chant. The record, captured largely live, blends folk influences with raw, unfiltered textures...
Heathered Pearls, a Polish‑born Michigan indie musician, quietly self‑released his tenth‑track ambient album "Window" after a seven‑month gap since the single "Soft Lock." The release eschews traditional promotion, offering only minimal cover‑art notes and thank‑yous to unnamed influences. Critics note...
New Zealand singer Lorde announced she is now an independent artist after her contract with Universal Music Group ended. She reflected on signing her first deal at age 12 and expressed excitement about creative freedom. The announcement coincides with her...
The New Pornographers’ tenth album, The Former Site Of, abandons the band’s signature upbeat bops for a slower, atmospheric sound anchored by the somber track “Votive.” Recent lineup reductions left Carl Newman as the primary songwriter, supported by Neko Case,...
Seattle‑based Miranda Elliott’s project Old Man of the Woods releases *Cape Perpetua*, an ambient avant‑pop album that deepens the spiritual‑ecological blend first hinted at on 2025’s *Tendrils*. Each track opens with a poem, guiding listeners through minimalist beginnings that swell...
Streaming was supposed to democratize music. But the data tells a different story. In Australia, the share of local artists in top streaming rankings has dropped sharply, as algorithms optimize for engagement over geography. If discovery is driven by global data, what happens...
Colin Meloy’s Substack series "Annotated Songs" launches with a deep dive into "The Prettiest Whistles," the opening track of the Decemberists’ concept album Hazards of Love. The post breaks down the song’s narrative structure, folk instrumentation, and lyrical symbolism, linking...
Lil Wayne performing "Tha Block is Hot," live on Jenny Jones. Accompanied by Birdman, Mannie Fresh, and The Hot Boys. Great moments in television history. https://t.co/nKHWbpZ36y
Romanian death‑metal quintet Putred is set to release its third full‑length, *Blestemul Din Adânc*, a ten‑track album that includes a Benediction cover. The record, recorded in Deva and Timișoara and mastered in London, will be available on CD and digitally...
Poppy H, known for ambient smartphone productions, releases his first dance‑floor‑oriented album, SICK STREET. The record was recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely on a mobile phone, showcasing a DIY approach to electronic music. It blends garage, hardcore, 8‑bit chiptune, boom‑bap,...
Rebecca Sugar, SVA 2009 alumna, returned to the School of Visual Arts to celebrate the collaborative musical project "Lonely Magic" with fellow alumni Ian Jones‑Quartey, Alex Myung and Chris Burns. The event featured screenings of three music videos, a panel...
Grammy‑winning artists Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have joined the documentary Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story as executive producers. The film, directed by Yemi Bamiro, recently won the Audience Award for Best British Discovery at the BFI London...
Iron Maiden has dropped the trailer for its new documentary *Burning Ambition*, a 50‑year chronicle of the band’s rise from bar‑room gigs to global heavy‑metal icons. Directed by Malcolm Venville and produced by Dominic Freeman, the film features interviews with...
Manchester indie‑rock trio Pyncher is set to headline the Fifth Floor Fest on May 8, following a sold‑out show in Bristol earlier this year. The band credits the city’s vibrant student‑driven venues—such as FUEL, Gullivers, and The Castle Hotel—and the artist‑led...
Colombian superstar Shakira has been nominated for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, joining 17 other artists such as Phil Collins and Lauryn Hill. A nomination that could make her the first Latin American woman ever inducted, it underscores...
The Black Crowes performing on the show today. Tune in to Apple Music radio live to hear it all https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06 https://t.co/arlOKPB6PX
