Today's Music Pulse
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.
‘Murderbot’ Composer Amanda Jones Blended Human And Machine Instruments: “It’s Fun To Play With Things That Make You Uncomfortable” –...
Composer Amanda Jones revealed how she fuses traditional and electronic sounds for Apple TV's sci‑fi series Murderbot. She pairs a Korean saenghwang with a Roland Juno synthesizer to signal the robot’s anxiety, while solo cello highlights human vulnerability. The intentional clash of instruments mirrors Murderbot’s struggle between code and emerging emotions. Jones also crafted an over‑the‑top theme for the show‑within‑a‑show, "The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon," showcasing her range from subtle to epic.
Ella Langley Charts The Second-Biggest Hit Of Her Career — With Some Help
Ella Langley’s duet with Morgan Wallen, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” entered the UK Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 28 and the Sales chart at No. 35, making it her second‑highest‑rising hit after “Choosin’ Texas.” The track’s debut marks Langley’s fifth appearance on the Official Singles chart...
Olivia Rodrigo Adds New Shows to Tour (10 Barclays Center Shows Included)
Olivia Rodrigo has expanded her 2026‑27 arena tour with ten additional shows at New York’s Barclays Center in February 2027. The added dates bring the Brooklyn run to ten nights, reflecting strong ticket‑presale demand. The concerts will feature rotating opening...
PARTIZAN STUDIO Powers IRON MAIDEN's 50th Anniversary Across Stage And Screen
British heavy‑metal icons Iron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary with the global “Run For Your Lives” tour and the forthcoming documentary “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.” Partizan Studio supplied more than two hours of immersive, stadium‑scale animation for the tour, a project that involved over...
Michael Jackson Beats Every Other Artist With
Michael Jackson’s new compilation "Michael" entered the UK Official Albums chart at No. 4, joining his back‑catalog titles "Number Ones" and "Thriller" in the top‑10 for the first time. The biopic soundtrack also debuted at No. 1 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart,...
Just In: Jerusalem Quartet Changes Violist
During its 30th anniversary season, the Jerusalem Quartet announced the appointment of Alexander Gordon Zemtsov as its new permanent violist, succeeding interim players Mathis Rochat and Alexander Gordon. The ensemble’s recent program featured a Shostakovich cycle, Beethoven’s Op. 130 with the...
Little Feat Debuts Randy Newman Cover In Arkansas
Little Feat resumed its multi‑year Last Farewell Tour on May 5, 2026 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, delivering a sprawling set that spanned electric and acoustic halves. Mid‑show, keyboardist Bill Payne stepped forward for a solo rendition of Randy Newman’s protest anthem “Louisiana 1927,” a...
Kate Nash on Sinead O'Connor, Irish Heritage & Kicking Against the Pricks of the Music Industry (Podcast)
British‑Irish singer‑songwriter Kate Nash, famed for 2007’s chart‑topping "Foundations," has shifted into outspoken advocacy for musicians. In the past two years she testified before a UK parliamentary select committee on touring economics, absorbed a £26,000 (≈$33,000) loss on a European...
3 Songs From the 80s With Lyrics That Were Ahead of Their Time
The article spotlights three 1980s tracks—Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” and Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy”—as lyrical forerunners of today’s social conversations. It notes Bush’s song gaining a new audience through Netflix’s *Stranger Things*, Tears for Fears’ commentary on...
Dorothy’s Orchestra to Tour Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin
The Kansas City Symphony has secured engagements at three of Europe’s most prestigious halls—Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, and Berlin’s Philharmonie—scheduled for late August 2026. Conductor Matthias Pintscher will lead the ensemble through a program that blends American classics by Copland, Tchaikovsky’s...
No Doubt Kick Off Las Vegas Residency: See the Setlist
No Doubt kicked off an 18‑show residency at the high‑tech Sphere in Las Vegas on May 6, 2026. The concert featured a rare live debut of “Tragic Kingdom,” the band’s first performance of the song in nearly two decades, and the first...
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Announces Rare Concerts In NYC & LA
Mike D, the Beastie Boys’ co‑founder, announced a limited series of live shows in Los Angeles and New York City, kicking off May 7 at Plaza Night Club and concluding with a two‑night run at Brooklyn’s Xanadu on May 22‑23. The dates follow a...
Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers: An Album That Feels Like a Declaration
The Oriental Brothers’ 1975 album _Five Fingers_ is presented as a cohesive musical statement that reflects post‑civil‑war Igbo resilience. It blends disciplined ensemble playing, conversational guitar work, and understated rhythm to create highlife that is both danceable and philosophically rich....
28 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to The Jersey Boy Who Changed Country Music
Eddie Rabbitt, the New Jersey‑born singer‑songwriter who helped shape country’s 1980s crossover sound, died on May 7, 1998 at age 56 from lung cancer. He moved to Nashville in 1968 with $1,000, penned Elvis’s “Kentucky Rain,” and scored 26 country chart‑toppers, including...
No Doubt Turn Back the Clocks at Sphere Residency Kickoff
No Doubt opened its Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a nostalgic set that featured the first live performance of the title track from 1995’s *Tragic Kingdom* since 2009, along with deep‑cut songs like “The Climb” and “Trapped in a Box.” The...
De La Soul Action Figures Announced
Super7 has launched a line of 3.75‑inch De La Soul ReAction figures, modeled after the group’s “Me Myself and I” video. The set includes Posdnuos and Trugoy with microphones and Maseo with a record, and can be pre‑ordered individually or as a three‑pack. The release...
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Félicia Atkinson Reinvents a Cult Horror Score for New Album
French composer Félicia Atkinson is releasing a new album, Sans Visage, that reimagines Georges Franju’s cult horror film score from Les Yeux Sans Visage. A single, “Les Yeux II,” debuted ahead of the full record, which arrives on June 26 as a 34‑minute excerpt of a 90‑minute composition. The project...
Just In: NY Phil Launches Youth Choir From Dudamel Playbook
The New York Philharmonic has launched a Philharmonic Youth Choir in partnership with The Unsung Collective and the Abyssinian Baptist Church, targeting students in grades 5‑8 across the city. Nearly 30 participants from 17 schools will perform a free concert...
ABLATION Team Up With FRANK MULLEN (Ex-SUFFOCATION) On "Victim Kink"
Ablation, a new death‑metal supergroup, released its second single “Victim Kink” featuring former Suffocation frontman Frank Mullen. The track is part of the upcoming debut album Lethal Abuse, slated for May 29 on Iron Fortress Records. Mullen also appears on another...
2 Years Ago, the World Lost the Man Responsible for Shaping the Sound of 1990s Rock as We Know It
Steve Albini, the legendary recording engineer who defined the raw, analog sound of 1990s rock, died on May 7, 2024. He engineered seminal albums such as Nirvana’s *In Utero*, Pixies’ *Surfer Rosa*, and The Breeders’ *Pod*, championing natural room acoustics...
Hong Kong Professional Vocalists Association Brings Bizet’s ‘Le Docteur Miracle’ to French May 2026
The Hong Kong Professional Vocalists Association (HKPVA) will stage a reimagined version of Georges Bizet’s one‑act opera “Le Docteur Miracle” as part of French May 2026. The score has been re‑orchestrated by Marco Iannelli for a smaller chamber ensemble, emphasizing...
G. Schirmer & Wise Music Group Sign Métis-French Canadian Composer Ian Cusson
G. Schirmer and Wise Music Group have inked a publishing agreement with Canadian composer Ian Cusson, whose Métis‑French‑Canadian heritage informs his operatic and orchestral output. The deal precedes the world premiere of his new opera “Empire of Wild” at the Canadian Opera...
Indeterminacy Festival to Present World Premiere of ‘Directions for Making a Round Ark’
The Indeterminacy Festival will stage the world premiere of “Directions for Making a Round Ark,” a new chamber opera that reimagines a Babylonian flood myth predating Noah’s story. The three‑part work features soprano Alexandra Lang, tenor Michael Anderson and bass Bert K. Johnson, backed...
Classical Uprising Presents World of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s ‘Penelope’
Classical Uprising will stage Sarah Kirkland Snider’s song cycle “Penelope” during the Portland Bach Experience, featuring mezzo‑soprano Lauren Kelley with a string quintet and percussion. The work sets Ellen McLaughlin’s feminist‑inflected text drawn from Homer’s Odyssey, portraying Penelope’s 20‑year wait for...
Blackberry Smoke Enlist Jamey Johnson, Steve Earle, Margo Price and More for High Tide Getaway in Mexico
Southern rock outfit Blackberry Smoke is launching its second‑annual High Tide Getaway, a concert‑vacation at the all‑inclusive Dreams Sapphire Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, from Dec 4‑8 2026. The event will feature three performances by the host band plus a star‑studded lineup...
Premiere: Nansy Shares New Single “Portrait Of A Summer’s Day”
Oslo‑based indie band Nansy has reunited after a two‑decade break to release their debut album Need You Around, arriving on May 29 via Saiko. Ahead of the album, they premiered the final single “Portrait Of A Summer’s Day,” a dreamy blend...
Boards of Canada Release Two Tracks From Long‑Awaited Album
Boards of Canada share two new songs from their first album in 13 years https://t.co/jc2K7blhbo
Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Perform “Disappearing” On Jimmy Kimmel Live: Watch
The Avett Brothers teamed with Mike Patton under the AVTT/PTTN moniker to perform their single “Disappearing” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The appearance coincides with a U.S. tour that runs through June 20 in Waukegan, Illinois, promoting their self‑titled debut album released...
Dove Ellis, Bb Trickz, Liim, Zack Fox and More Join Line-Up for Tyler, The Creator’s Two-Day Takeover at All Points...
Tyler, The Creator will headline a two‑day takeover at London’s All Points East festival on August 28‑29, 2026, following the surprise release of his ninth album, “Don’t Tap The Glass.” The expanded bill adds emerging acts such as Dove Ellis,...
These Are the 20 Best Guitarists in Country Music
The article spotlights the 20 best guitarists shaping country music, blending iconic pioneers such as Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Jerry Reed with contemporary talents like Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and emerging artists Lindsay Ell and Ben Gallaher. It emphasizes...
Watch the All-American Rejects Break Down “Dirty Little Secret”
All‑American Rejects sat down with Genius to dissect their 2005 hit “Dirty Little Secret,” discussing its ambiguous lyrics and the song’s role in shaping their polished pop‑rock sound. Vocalist Tyson Ritter describes the track as a teenage confession about a...
Harry Styles Discos All the Time, School Assemblies Occasionally in ‘Dance No More’ Video
Harry Styles debuted the "Dance No More" video ahead of his "Together, Together" residency, turning a school gym into a coordinated dance floor. The clip, directed by Colin Solal Cardo, visualizes the communal vibe of his new album *Kiss All the Time. Disco,...
Scarborough Rapper Chxrry Becomes First Female Artist Signed to The Weeknd’s XO Records
Toronto‑born rapper Chxrry has been signed to The Weeknd’s XO Records, becoming the label’s first female artist. The deal, announced on May 7, 2026, positions her for a national debut as she prepares for her first headlining hometown show. Industry...
Seven BBC Radio 3 Programmes to Mark Miles Davis Centenary
BBC Radio 3 is dedicating a week‑long series of seven programmes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, running from May 23 to May 29. The schedule includes in‑depth analysis on “Composer of the Week,” listener‑driven “Jazz...
Emily Scott Robinson Is a Mountain Muse on Her New Album ‘Appalachia’
Emily Scott Robinson releases her fifth LP, Appalachia, on Oh Boy Records. The album blends sorrowful and uplifting folk, reflecting personal upheavals—divorce, engagement, stepparenthood—and the 2024 Hurricane Helene devastation in western North Carolina. Produced by Josh Kaufman at Dreamland Recording Studios, it...
Qendresa Returns With Double Single ‘Rain In July / Be The One’
North West London artist Qendresa released a double A‑side single, “Rain In July / Be The One,” continuing her retro‑referential R&B sound. The tracks explore a fading relationship with otherworldly synths and haunting vocals. Accompanying visuals, created with multidisciplinary artist...
Treaty Oak Revival Expands West Texas Degenerate Tour 2026
Treaty Oak Revival announced an expanded West Texas Degenerate Tour 2026, adding summer dates starting July 24 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and a fall leg ending November 13 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion near Houston. The band will tour 20...
Semibreve Announces First Wave of Artists for 2026
Portuguese electronic music festival Semibreve will take place in Braga from October 22‑25, 2026. The festival announced its first wave of artists, featuring avant‑garde collaborations such as Christian Fennesz and Oscar Jockel’s *Saffron on Grey*, modular‑synth work by Qasim Naqvi,...
JAMES LABRIE Says DREAM THEATER Are Preparing To Work On Their Next Record In "Late '26 Or Early '27"
Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie revealed that the band expects to begin writing and recording their next studio album in late 2026 or early 2027, after completing their current world tour in mid‑May 2026. The tour, which started in October 2024,...
Interview: Inspidus Talk ‘Nearest Dusk,’ Artistic Expression, and Busking
Denver‑based indie metal outfit Insipidus has self‑released their new album *Nearest Dusk*, recorded at 2839 Studios with producer Drew Smith in 2025. The band handled every aspect of the launch—from songwriting and production to artwork, merch, and guerrilla‑style promotion that...
Diljit Dosanjh on Jimmy Fallon: A History Lesson in Canada’s Mistreatment of Immigrants
Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show to promote his new album Aura and North American tour, but pivoted to recount the 1914 Komagata Maru incident, when 376 Indian passengers were denied entry to Canada. The interview...
Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright to Gather in Celebration of the First Amendment in NYC
Hollywood icons Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright and others will perform at Rise Up, Sing Out, a free concert streamed June 14 to celebrate the First Amendment. The 90‑minute event, organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, will raise funds for legal and educational initiatives...
Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Vinyl Announced with Pre-Orders Now Live
iam8bit and Atlus have unveiled the Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, a vinyl compilation featuring the Blueshift Big Band’s jazz renditions of iconic Persona tracks. The album is available for pre‑order at $31.99 on iam8bit, with a limited‑edition Blue Butterfly...
Father John Misty Shares New Song “The Payoff”
Father John Misty released a new single, “The Payoff,” on Sub Pop on May 7, 2026. The track’s lyrical content suggests political deception or wartime justification, though the label has not confirmed whether it belongs to an upcoming album or EP. Produced...
Charli Xcx Announces New Single “Rock Music” Dropping Tomorrow
Charli XCX announced the release of her new single “rock music,” dropping tomorrow as the lead track from her forthcoming eighth studio album. A black‑and‑white Instagram teaser shows her stomping on an electric guitar, hinting at a grittier, distorted sound...
How a Passing Comment on the ‘SNL’ Set Convinced the Smashing Pumpkins This 1993 Single Was a Hit
In a 2025 interview, Billy Corgan recalled a fleeting compliment from SNL music director G.E. Smith that convinced him "Cherub Rock" was a hit. The 1993 single, the lead track from Siamese Dream, soon topped charts worldwide, becoming the Smashing Pumpkins'...
Beastie Boys' Mike D for Beyond The Pale Festival
Mike D, the surviving member of the Beastie Boys, will headline the Beyond The Pale Festival in Ireland on June 14, marking his first European live appearance since the group stopped touring after Adam Yauch’s death. The performance will feature...
Olivia Rodrigo Expands 2026 – 2027 Unraveled World Tour
Olivia Rodrigo has expanded her 2026‑2027 Unraveled World Tour, adding 12 extra shows across the United States and Europe and extending the run to May 10, 2027. New dates include a third Boston concert, five additional Los Angeles shows at the Intuit Dome,...
Boards of Canada – “Introit / Prophecy At 1420 MHz”
Boards of Canada have unveiled the first two tracks from their upcoming album Inferno, marking the duo’s first new music in over a decade. The tracks, “Introit / Prophecy At 1420 MHz,” arrive with visual collages by longtime collaborator Robert Beatty....
🎧 Approved: Youbet
Brooklyn duo youbet released their self‑titled third album, earning a 7.5 rating from Pitchfork. The record blends airy falsetto, jangly pop, fuzzy riffs and eclectic influences ranging from the Edward Scissorhands soundtrack to Japanese noise‑rock. Bassist Micah Prussack, a former...