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Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree, 32, was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The tragedy was reported by Deadline and echoed by Clash Music.
RAYE Calls Out ‘Nasty’ Amy Winehouse Fans Who Tear Her Down in the Name of ‘Defending’ Late Icon
British singer‑songwriter RAYE uses her new track “I Will Overcome” to call out fans who disparage her while invoking Amy Winehouse’s legacy. In a Billboard cover interview, she explains that the same verbal abuse Amy endured is being mirrored against her. Her March album *This Music May Contain Hope* debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and topped the UK Albums Chart, marking her first chart‑topping LP as an independent artist. The discussion also touches on her mental‑health journey and the Hot 100 success of “Where Is My Husband!”.
Inside Radiohead’s Immersive Motion Picture House: 6 Takeaways
Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Motion Picture House opened in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, offering a two‑month New York run that blends a 75‑minute film, immersive art installations, and spatial‑audio mixes. The exhibit, originally built for Coachella in a 17,000‑square‑foot bunker, now tours Chicago, Mexico...
David Archuleta Says ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Song “Wish That You Were Me” Was Designed To Get Under Mabel’s...
David Archuleta teamed with co‑writers Sophie Rose and Michael Blum to create the original song “Wish That You Were Me” for Season 5 of Hulu’s hit series *Only Murders in the Building*. Showrunner John Hoffman asked for a sassy track designed to irritate Selena Gomez’s character...
TUBEFREEKS PUSH THROUGH WITH LATEST SINGLE “RISE”
Hard‑rock outfit TubeFreeks released the single “Rise,” co‑written with Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery, who also provides a vocal cameo. The track builds on the momentum of their previous Lowery‑co‑written single “Flower,” opening with a synth‑driven intro before launching into a...
Disco Pogo Announce Andrew Weatherall Tribute Book
Disco Pogo will publish a 300‑page tribute book to late DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall, titled A Disco Pogo Tribute to Andrew Weatherall, slated for a July 15 release. The volume merges 100 pages of material from the 2020 Jockey Slut tribute...
The Mix 105: Olof Dreijer
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of the seminal duo The Knife, has released his first solo full‑length album, *Loud Bloom*, on the dh2 imprint. After a ten‑year hiatus during which he ran a music school for refugees in Berlin and engaged...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Share New Video for "Cut (Feat. LILITH CZAR)"
Black Veil Brides released a new live‑action video for their single “Cut,” featuring wife Lilith Czar. The clip reimagines Tim Burton’s *The Corpse Bride* and doubles as a vow‑renewal ceremony, with the couple wearing their actual wedding attire. “Cut” is the...
Kendrick Lamar Returns To Centennial High School In Compton With Dr. Dre & Will.i.am
Kendrick Lamar returned to his alma mater, Centennial High School in Compton, for a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Dr. Dre and Will.i.am. The event celebrated a new community facility and underscored the trio’s commitment to local education. Lamar, fresh from...
Kacey Musgraves Returns with Genre‑Bending Country Album 'Middle of Nowhere'
Kacey Musgraves released her new album Middle of Nowhere on May 1, debuting the single “Dry Spell” and teaming with legends Willie Nelson, Billy Strings and Miranda Lambert. The record mixes classic country storytelling with pop‑era production, signaling Musgraves’ intent to expand the...
Caught a Rare Glimpse of Billie and Cameron at Premiere
One of the few moments I was able to catch a glimpse of Billie Eilish and James Cameron at their premiere last night, between all the fans holding their phones high in the air in the front rows. A couple...
Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night
Ethan Hein’s latest podcast episode dives exclusively into the Beatles’ classic “Blackbird,” marking the first of what could become a series of song‑focused shows. The episode is accompanied by a sprawling mashup that weaves together ten distinct versions of “Blackbird,”...
Uncle Murda Goes Off On Rick Ross For Allegedly Sending Cease-And-Desist Over Remy Ma’s “The Biggest Boss” Movie
Uncle Murda publicly called out Rick Ross for allegedly sending a cease‑and‑desist to Remy Ma’s upcoming film *The Biggest Boss*. The movie, which follows a correctional officer who becomes a rapper, mirrors Ross’s own controversial past as a former prison guard....
Kelly Clarkson Returning for Season 30 of 'The Voice' - Who Else?
Kelly Clarkson will return as a judge for the 30th season of NBC’s "The Voice" in fall 2026, marking her 11th season on the show. The upcoming season will feature Adam Levine and two yet‑to‑be‑named coaches, restoring the traditional four‑chair...
Shakira Unveils Official World Cup 2026 Song
Colombian pop icon Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The one‑minute teaser was posted from Brazil’s Maracanã stadium, with the full track slated for release on May...
Watch James Blake Slow-Boil A Version Of The Verve’s ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ For The BBC
James Blake appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, delivering a slow‑burning cover of The Verve’s 1997 hit “The Drugs Don’t Work.” The session also featured his new single “I Had A Dream She Took My Hand” and the title track...
Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Unraveled Tour” Is Sold Out — Here’s How You Can Still Get Tickets
Olivia Rodrigo’s "The Unraveled Tour" – a 98‑show global trek supporting her third album – sold out its general on‑sale within hours of the May 7 launch. Despite the sell‑out, fans can still snag tickets through verified resale channels like Ticketmaster...
No Doubt Throws It Back — Way Back — at the Las Vegas Sphere
Alternative rock band No Doubt began a month‑long residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, performing for roughly 20,000 fans each night. The shows blended classic hits like “Just a Girl” with deep‑cut tracks that haven’t been played live in almost three decades,...
Zoon – I Was Younger
Celebrated First Nations‑rooted artist Zoon is set to release the full‑length album Happy Thought School on June 19 via Paper Bag Records. The record follows 2023’s critically praised Bekka Ma’iingan and deepens the blend of traditional Indigenous sounds with contemporary...
Spacemoth Shares Video for New Song “Internet Fantasy”
Oakland‑based project Spacemoth, led by Maryam Qudus, announced the release of its upcoming album Inward Eye on June 26 through Greenway Records. The artist just unveiled a music video for the album’s next single, “Internet Fantasy,” directed and edited by Jordan Macapagal....
BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People...
Shinedown frontman Brent Smith told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band’s upcoming eighth album, “Ei8ht,” was created without any artificial‑intelligence tools. He emphasized a preference for music made by “people with souls and consciousness,” arguing that reliance on AI could render artists...
‘Alien: Earth’ Composer Jeff Russo Blew An Aztec Death Whistle For His Xenomorph Theme – Sound & Screen TV
Composer Jeff Russo, known for his work on FX’s "Alien: Earth," revealed he used an authentic Aztec death whistle to craft the series’ unsettling xenomorph theme. He also incorporated a custom‑built Swiss bassdesmophon, adding a guttural layer that nods to...
Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green to Headline Rock the South
Rock the South, a three‑day country music festival, will take place June 11‑13 2026 at The Fields at Decatur, Alabama. Headliners Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green will anchor each night, supported by a roster that includes Travis Tritt, Lauren Alaina, and Craig Morgan. The...
Pozer Confirms ‘Crossroads’ Mixtape, Pays Homage To MF DOOM
Pozer has announced his upcoming mixtape *Crossroads*, a 12‑track project that delves into his experience as a Black British artist in 2026. The record blends his signature UK‑style flows with Jersey‑influenced production, generating strong buzz across social platforms. A standout...
Suffocation – Pierced From Within
Suffocation’s 1995 release *Pierced From Within* marked a decisive comeback after the poorly produced *Breeding the Spawn*. The band returned to Morrisound Recording in Tampa, reuniting with legendary producer Scott Burns, which restored their signature brutal sound. The album introduced...
Square Wild Push Harder on New Single ‘Kill the King’
Manchester‑based Square Wild have dropped “Kill the King,” the lead single from their forthcoming debut album. The track pushes the band into harder‑edge progressive rock, echoing Rush’s relentless drive while layering heavier, abrasive guitars. Frontwoman Lucy Shevchuk pairs Anneke‑style warmth...
On This Day in 2022, We Said Goodbye to the 70s Country Star and Nightclub Owner Who Inspired a John...
Mickey Gilley, the 1970s country star and owner of Gilley's nightclub, died May 7, 2022 at age 86. His club, once the world’s largest honky‑tonk, became the centerpiece of the 1980 film Urban Cowboy, propelling his career and popularizing country nightlife. Gilley scored...
La Roux Announces New Album ‘Old Flames’
British synth‑pop star La Roux, aka Elly Jackson, announced her new album “Old Flames,” slated for release on November 6. The record is her first full‑length since 2020’s “Supervision” and follows a viral live mash‑up with Skream at Fred again…’s Alexandra...
Hayley Williams Announces “The Hayley Williams Show” Tour
Hayley Williams has expanded "The Hayley Williams Show" tour with additional U.S. dates in September‑October 2026 and a full Latin America leg in November. The U.S. shows feature Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty as openers, while Annie DiRusso joins the Latin America dates....
Hayley Williams Extends 2026 Solo Tour
Hayley Williams announced an expanded leg of her 2026 solo tour, dubbed “The Hayley Williams Show,” adding new North American stops in Detroit, Charleston and additional cities, as well as extending dates across Latin America and Puerto Rico. The added...
Ludacris To Receive His Rightful Flowers As Black Music Hall Of Fame Inductee
Ludacris will be inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame on June 1 at Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, joining peers like Organized Noize and Davido. The ceremony celebrates his status as the top‑selling solo Southern hip‑hop artist, with over...
Phoebe Bridgers to Play Comeback Show in Roswell, New Mexico on Friday
Phoebe Bridgers is set to headline her first solo concert in three years at The Liberty in Roswell, New Mexico, on May 8. The event was announced via local flyers and will begin ticket sales at noon on Friday at the...
Another Famous Grunge Singer Once Tried to Join Alice In Chains
Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland once reached out to Alice in Chains about becoming their vocalist, a fact revealed by guitarist Jerry Cantrell during a 2014 interview on Mohr Stories. Although Weiland never joined the band officially, he performed...
Gavin Brivik And Andrew Bird On Pitching And Creating The First Original Song For ‘The Pitt’ – Sound & Screen...
Season 2 of HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt introduces its first original song, “Need Someone,” in episode six as a recurring patient Louie dies. Songwriters Andrew Bird and Gavin Brivik pitched the track by syncing a voice memo to the...
Kacey Musgraves Rolls Out Additional 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour Dates
Kacey Musgraves has added five extra arena shows to her 2026 Middle Of Nowhere Tour after pre‑sale tickets sold out quickly. The new dates are second shows in Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, Austin and Dallas, extending the two‑month U.S. leg. The...
Gene Simmons Reveals KISS Just Recorded a New Song
Gene Simmons announced that KISS has entered the studio and recorded a new song written by co‑founder Paul Stanley, marking the band’s first fresh material since 2012’s "Monster" album. The revelation came during a fan‑run YouTube interview, confirming creative activity...
BRUCE DICKINSON Explains The Reason For IRON MAIDEN's Ticket Prices: "We Don't Want a Bunch of Very Rich People Standing...
Bruce Dickinson explained that Iron Maiden deliberately caps concert ticket prices to keep front‑of‑stage seats accessible to true fans, especially younger audiences, rather than treating those spots as premium real estate. He criticized the industry’s race to inflate prices and...
Julius Eastman, Vol. 5: Gay Guerrilla
Julius Eastman's 1979 composition "Gay Guerrilla," premiered in 1980, is a hallmark of his proto‑minimalist style, built on drones and phasing loops that shift in and out of sync. The piece has been reissued as part of Vol. 5, appealing to...
3 Modern Songs That Made Country Music Feel Dangerous
The article spotlights three contemporary tracks that inject edginess into mainstream country: Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder & Lead,” Tyler Childers’s “Long Violent History,” and Colter Wall’s “Sleeping On The Blacktop.” Each song departs from the polished pop‑country formula, embracing outlaw themes,...
11 New Songs Out Today to Listen To: Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, and More
On May 7, 2026, Our Culture highlighted eleven new tracks spanning indie rock, electronic, and experimental rap. Highlights include Father John Misty’s “The Payoff,” Boards of Canada’s two opening songs from the forthcoming album Inferno, and Yard Act’s first‑room‑written single “Redeemer.” Turnover previewed...
Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends Set to Celebrate Rateliff’s Tenure as Newport Folk Festival Steward
Longtime Newport Folk Festival performer Nathaniel Rateliff has been appointed the inaugural Newport Folk Steward, a role created in 2024 to recognize artists who safeguard the festival’s heritage. His three‑year term, running through 2026, will culminate in a “& Friends”...
Paramount Partners with Warner Music for Star Biopics
When a Global #BoxOffice phenomenon such as #MICHAEL happens, Hollywood does what it does best: more of it! #Paramount is leading the charge, striking a first look deal with #WarnerMusic to release films/biopics based on WMG’s artists, including #Madonna, #DuaLipa, #EdSheeran,...
John Ford Coley to Appear on Live With Kelly & Mark Monday
Apparently John Ford Coley, one half of the duo that sang 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight,' will appear on Live With Kelly & Mark on Monday...
Ringo Starr Misses Hitting No. 1 On Two Charts As Two Stars Block Him
Ringo Starr’s new album *Long Long Road* entered the UK Official Americana and Official Country Artists Albums charts at number two, falling short of the top spot on both lists. Noah Kahan’s *The Great Divide* claimed the Americana summit, while...
Kiesza Drops “Dancing and Crying: Volume 3” And Launches Tour
Kiesza releases 'Dancing and Crying: Volume 3' today via Zebra Spirit Tribe, featuring new track "With You." The Dancing and Crying Tour kicks off May 20 in Atlanta and runs through June 13 in Brooklyn. https://t.co/nVGXtz2o0r
Cochemea’s Full KEXP Live Session Showcases New Tracks
Cochemea delivers a full live session at KEXP, performing "Otros Mundos," "Ancestros Futuros," "Omeyocan," "Pyramid of the Sun," and "The Land Swallowed Them Whole." Watch it: https://t.co/5uF1Ku1Noh
Larry Fleet Unplugged: “Baseball on the Radio” Live
Larry Fleet shares an acoustic performance video for "Baseball on the Radio," filmed at Welcome to 1979 Studio as part of his "Live From a Bar Stool" series. 'Another Year Older' is out now. https://t.co/l0JtBITToS
Lockimara Unveils Honest Indie Pop Album Only Sun, Only Moon
Lockimara announces sophomore album 'Only Sun, Only Moon', out July 24 via Play Dead, and shares lead single "December." Nine tracks of genre-less indie pop built from loss, upheaval, and a lot of personal honesty. https://t.co/o8UjK7TdMe
Humble Artists Deliver Stunning K‑Pop Cover in NYC
Always impressed and amazed by these humble artists. @Big_O_cean cover Saja Boys' "Your Idol" from #KPopDemonHunters live at exclusive fan event in NY https://t.co/5Ezd5kTCRN @kevinwoo91
Hayley Williams Announces Fall Amphitheater Tour Featuring All Solo Albums
Hayley Williams Unveils Full Itinerary for Fall Amphitheater Tour, Which Will Include Material From All Her Solo Albums Plus ‘Surprises’ https://t.co/wPboDVqasy via @variety
From The Nots to Optic Sink: Punk Meets Avant‑Garde
A short history of The Nots, one of the best art-punk bands of the 2010s. And how from the ashes of that band, Natalie Hoffman formed the mighty Optic Sink, the exact meeting point of Goner Records punk, Tommy Wright III...