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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.
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 headlining Lollapalooza slot and the final dates of her Ultrasound Tour, hinting at a new phase. Industry observers note the move could reshape her release strategy.
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...
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...
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...
Drum & Lace released the EP "Terra," her first record featuring Italian vocals and a clear move away from the ambient sound of earlier releases. The London‑based composer embraces bright synth‑pop and IDM textures, inspired by nature and her Italian...
Leah Blevins’ sophomore LP All Dressed Up drops on March 20 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, marking a clear artistic leap from her 2021 debut. The record pairs her Appalachian‑inflected twang with a roster of A‑list co‑writers and Nashville...
Bulgarian‑born, Norway‑based techno producer Kameliia drops her second EP, “Come and Find Me,” on SK_X, following the 2024 “Arcanus” release. The record delivers propulsive, minimal techno reminiscent of Robert Hood, with dark, tension‑filled soundscapes across six tracks. Highlights include the...
Ray J posted a video threatening to slap Cam’ron, Ma$e and Shyne after they recounted past relationships with his sister Brandy on the *It Is What It Is* podcast. The trio’s anecdotes sparked a heated response, prompting Ray J to...
Scottish duo Cowboy Hunters burst onto the indie scene with their debut EP “EPeepee,” a five‑track assault that fuses rave‑driven electronics, punk‑rock aggression, and grime‑laden beats. The record’s high‑velocity sound and politically charged lyrics have already earned them opening slots...
Three independent musicians—Pug Johnson, Charissa Hoffman, and Omar Ruiz‑Lopez—have launched their first Kickstarter campaigns to fund new albums. Johnson seeks $19,000 with stretch goals for CD and vinyl, Hoffman targets $10,000 for a ukulele‑driven folk record, and Ruiz‑Lopez aims for...
BTS will make its first U.S. late‑night appearance since completing mandatory military service, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 25 and 26. The back‑to‑back episodes will include an in‑studio interview and a live performance each night,...
The Montvales, a Cincinnati‑based alt‑folk duo, are set to release their third album, Path of Totality, on March 20 via Free Dirt Records. The album’s concept grew from a 2024 cross‑country tour that unintentionally followed the year’s total solar eclipse...
A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album *Don’t Be Dumb* is set for a deluxe edition, with the tracklist now finalized and music videos in post‑production. The update came via AWGE’s official X account on March 17, confirming that Disc 2 will arrive...
Playboi Carti’s deluxe edition *MUSIC – SORRY 4 DA WAIT* expands the original album to 34 tracks and is slated for a special vinyl release. The vinyl, which includes the full tracklist, is now available for pre‑order through select EU...
Peruvian cumbia, known as chicha, emerged in the 1970s as a hybrid of Andean folk, coastal cumbia, and electric‑guitar sounds. Independent labels such as Discos Fantastico and Producciones Llerena rescued obscure recordings, while overseas compilations by Barbès and Analog Africa...
Xylitol, the alias of Catherine Backhouse, releases her second album *Blumenfantasie*, a ten‑track homage to the golden era of UK jungle and drum & bass (1992‑95). The record faithfully reproduces period‑specific breakbeats, sub‑bass tones and chord textures using only equipment and samples...
The Breeders have released a 2026 summer US tour covering both June and August, hitting major markets from New York to Los Angeles and adding festival appearances with Team Dresch and an opening slot for My Chemical Romance in Denver. The schedule follows a...
Australian artist Genesis Owusu has unveiled his third studio album, Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via the OURNESS label. The record follows a trio of pre‑release singles—“Pirate Radio,” “Death Cult Zombie,” and “Stampede”—and...
Toronto thrash outfit Korrosive has dropped a new video for “Khaos Unbound,” the lead single from their latest album *Katastrophic Creation*. The performance‑focused clip, directed by guitarist Jack Neila and shot by veteran Michael Jari Davidson, mirrors the track’s relentless...
Disney and AEG announced the 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour, a 48‑arena North American trek that runs from September 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025. The pop‑concert will feature music from the Descendants, ZOMBIES and, for the first time, Camp...
If the best thing about awards season is arguing for the snubbed, here’s one last shout for NALA SINEPHRO’s exquisite soundtrack to ‘The Smashing Machine’ https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/snub-concussion
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...
Detroit rapper Lelo dropped his new single “Monetize” on March 18, 2026, adding another strong entry to his growing catalog. The track pairs smooth, melodic flows with production that nods to the city’s soulful rap heritage. Lelo’s lyrical delivery is...
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
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
Sabrina Carpenter has transitioned from a peripheral actress‑singer to a central pop figure through a meticulously consistent artistic identity. Her 2024 album *Short n’ Sweet* and the hit single “Espresso” showcase a refined synthesis of earlier themes, earning Album and...
‘I Wasn’t Trying to Kill Hannah Montana Off’: Miley Cyrus on ‘Reclaiming’ the Disney Icon After 20 Years, Getting Sober and Reuniting With Dad Billy Ray https://t.co/nBUizgs0SC via @variety
Prince Daddy & The Hyena release new single “4-03-04_Birthday_B4” from upcoming album 'Hotwire Trip Switch' https://t.co/4nVPrHJIzt
Legendary producer William Orbit posted on Instagram that three Grammy trophies he earned for Madonna’s 1994 *Ray of Light* were broken during a DHL shipment from Venice to London. He humorously noted that the shattered pieces now total nine fragments, while seven nomination...
My favorite LP of early 2026 is GNAWING AT THE CORD by Ovven. A super fun and riff-y indie rock LP that's largely gone unreviewed, perhaps because singer-songwriter Owen Burton, by his count, has no label and a marketing budget...
Physical music sales on Bandcamp will now be counted toward the UK Official Charts after The Pack Smart Group secured reporting rights with the Official Charts Company. Previously, only physical copies sold alongside a digital purchase were eligible for chart...
Norah Jones will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 in Beverly Hills. The honor, created to celebrate artists who embody Ray Charles’ spirit of originality and lasting impact, follows Jon Batiste’s...
Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas" dominates Billboard, three weeks at Hot 100 #1 and 16 weeks atop Hot Country Songs. The track could become one of the rare country No. 1 hits to earn a Grammy Record of the Year nomination, a distinction...
British guitarist Remi Harris and his Hot Club Trio are embarking on a 14‑date UK tour from mid‑March to early May 2026, performing in venues ranging from intimate Soho cafés to regional theatres. The trio’s setlist is fluid, mixing gypsy‑jazz...
Montreal producer Priori has dropped the EP “9” on the Kynant label, following his standout contribution “Send Them” on Paul St. Hilaire’s *w/ the Producers* album. The new record deepens his foray into dub techno, pairing muscular basslines with crisp,...
Masked duo Angine de Poitrine announced their sophomore album Vol. II, slated for release on April 3, 2026, featuring six high‑voltage tracks including the microtonal‑driven single “Fabienk.” The record promises bolder structures and deeper experimentation with microtonal guitars. The launch coincides with...
The Goo Goo Dolls’ 1998 ballad “Iris” has resurfaced thanks to a TikTok trend that pairs 1990s photos with the song, drawing a new Gen‑Z audience. Recent placements in the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Apple TV’s “Shrinking” also propelled the track among...
Roman Candle has announced their debut full‑length album *Unadulterated*, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via Sumerian Records. The record features a twelve‑track lineup with unusually titled songs, including the newly released singles “Bite Harder Than You Bleed” and...
British heavy outfit False Reality has issued a refreshed version of “Sonder” from their 2025 album FADED INTENTIONS, enlisting guest vocalist ZAND. The new mix softens the band’s usual aggression, pairing ZAND’s melodic croons with frontwoman Rachel Rigby’s harsher tones....
Norwegian indie artist Simen Mitlid has released his new single “It’s Okay,” a breezy pop track that blends sepia‑toned romance with spring‑time optimism. The song, available on SoundCloud and other streaming services, has been praised for its emotional renewal vibe...
On March 18, 1967 the Beatles topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Penny Lane,” a psychedelic pop single that stayed at number 1 for one week and remained on the chart for ten weeks. The track was released as a double A‑side with “Strawberry Fields Forever,”...
ALT BLK ERA released the new single “Lost In The Back Of My Mind,” a throwback‑styled track that fuses early‑2000s RnB pop with contemporary production. The song serves as a preview for their upcoming EP “My World,” slated for a...
Connemara‑based singer‑songwriter Barry Kerr clinched the inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award for his 2025 release *Curlew’s Cry*. The award, organized by music charity Sound Roots and the Folk on Foot podcast, was presented at a live ceremony in...
