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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.
Louisville crossover thrash outfit Belushi Speed Ball announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, slated for release on June 5. The record, featuring 12 high‑speed tracks, showcases new bassist Justin McClure and drummer Ben Cotton, and sports artwork by metal illustrator Andrei Bouzikov. The band debuted the single “I Ought Not Know,” accompanied by a stop‑motion clay‑animation video. A day after the album drops, they will headline a chaotic set at Milwaukee Metal Fest.
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As far as 80s rock goes, Cinderella is criminally underrated. Both of these albums are peak https://t.co/8TZyqaXZpI
Foy Vance's seventh album, The Wake, arrives as a 13‑track collection that fuses acoustic intimacy with gospel‑tinged production. Produced by Ethan Johns, the record showcases Vance's raw vocal delivery across themes of faith, fatherhood, love, and self‑reflection. Standout songs such...
Sturgill Simpson, under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, dropped the new LP Mutiny After Midnight on March 13 as a vinyl‑only release, emphasizing support for independent record stores. A surprise YouTube upload of the full album appeared a week early...
Brit Taylor’s new album *Land Of The Forgotten* channels the rugged spirit of Western Kentucky and Appalachian tradition through unapologetically raw country songwriting. Produced and co‑written with her husband Adam Chaffins, the record arrives as the couple welcomes a newborn,...
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap, thrust into global headlines for pro‑Palestinian remarks and a dismissed terrorism charge, lost its US visa sponsor and cancelled a sold‑out North American tour. The six‑week scheduling gap prompted the group to record a new album,...
Elegant Weapons, the heavy‑metal supergroup featuring Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer and Accept drummer Christopher Williams, released the single “Bridges Burn” and announced their sophomore album Evolution, slated for April 24...
Pioneering grindcore veterans Napalm Death and sludge‑metal icons the Melvins have released a second track, “Rip The God,” from their upcoming collaborative album. The eight‑track record, titled Savage Imperial Death March, will be widely available on April 10 after debuting as...
Daniel Romano’s Outfit releases *Preservers of the Pearl*, a record that fuses rock, folk, R&B, and power‑pop while emphasizing group harmonies. The album marks a lineup change as Julianna Riolino departs, giving Ian Romano and Carson McHone songwriting credits. Critics...
The Pretty Reckless have unveiled their fifth studio album, “Dear God,” slated for release on June 26 through Fearless Records. The record mixes gritty, punk‑infused rock with darker lyrical themes and incorporates the previously released singles “For I Am Death”...
Altin Gün’s sixth album, Garip, arrives as the band’s first release without vocalist Merve Daşdemir, who departed in 2024. The record leans into synth‑wave, funk, and orchestral textures while reinterpreting Turkish folk classics. Collaborations with the Stockholm Studio Orchestra and...
I wrote about R.E.M.'s "7 Chinese Bros." for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/8xXVfM2VJz
Langhorne Slim visited Chelsea Studios NYC for a No Depression Session, delivering acoustic renditions of two tracks from his upcoming album *The Dreamin' Kind*. The stripped‑back performance contrasted with the album’s fuller, louder production, showcasing his voice and guitar. Slim...
Italian‑born, London‑based musician Ferman released his new single “Old Hipster Blues” on March 13 across all streaming services. The track, a gritty rock‑and‑roll homage to early White Stripes, is paired with a Bethnal Green‑filmed video directed by George Kashcheev that features a...
Russian‑born, UK‑based artist n0trixx released her debut album “A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia,” a high‑intensity journey through dissociative identity disorder and borderline personality disorder. Each track embodies a distinct psychological state, merging dark trap beats, industrial textures, and nu‑metal...
Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, releases his latest album “Mutiny After Midnight,” a dance‑floor record that fuses club beats with overt sexual themes and sharp political commentary. The project follows a series of genre‑hopping releases, from 2019’s...
Acclaimed experimental guitarists Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb will perform James Romig’s three-part solo guitar trilogy—*The Complexity of Distance*, *The Fragility of Time* and *The Distortion of Memory*—in Baltimore and New York this weekend. The works, composed between...
On June 12, 1990 Kid N Play released their sophomore album Funhouse through Select Records. Building on the momentum of 1988’s 2 Hype, the record delivered upbeat, dance‑driven tracks and playful lyrics that cemented the duo’s reputation for party‑hip‑hop. The single “Ain’t Gonna...
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Malcolm Todd has dropped his first 2026 single, “Breathe,” a breezy RnB track that nods to the golden‑age N.E.R.D sound and Justin Timberlake’s “Justified” era. The song showcases Todd’s layered, soulful vocals and guitar‑driven minimalism, accompanied by...
Foot & Leg Clinic, the Glasgow band formerly known as Wife Guys of Reddit, has launched its debut album *Sit Down for Rock and Roll* on Bingo Records. The record reflects a period of illness, loss, and slower creative pacing...
Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li has dropped the single “Knife In The Heart,” the first taste of her forthcoming album The Afterparty, due May 18. The track, which she describes as a “brutalist nursery rhyme,” pairs stark, minimalist production with an emotionally raw...
Unwed Sailor, the instrumental project led by Johnathon Ford, announced its latest LP, *High Remembrance*, slated for release on May 8 through indie label Current Taste. The record fuses post‑punk urgency with post‑rock ambience, accompanied by a wave‑themed visual package that...
Def Leppard will embark on their first India tour, playing Shillong on March 25, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The three‑city run adopts the high‑tech setlist and production from their recent Las Vegas residency, promising a theatrical rock experience. Guitarist Phil...
Kelsey Music Publishing has launched a 172‑page “Ultimate Music Guide” dedicated to progressive‑rock icons Yes. The hardcover arrives just before the band’s 2026 Fragile tour in the UK and is sold through the retailer’s online shop. Inside, readers find an...
The Level releases a new indie‑rock single that returns to straightforward songwriting, featuring a light‑strummed intro that builds into a confident groove. The track’s chorus drops at the 1:16 mark, adding a subtle swagger before settling into a catchy, boogie‑infused...
A Ditto Music survey of nearly 2,000 independent artists finds that 86% are experiencing mental strain and creative burnout. Social media pressure tops the list of causes, cited by 52% of respondents, while 24% point to financial insecurity. The relentless...
London-born trumpeter Matthew Liebeck, now based in Berlin, is set to release his quartet’s second album “Wishes”. The record blends drum‑and‑bass rhythms with post‑bop jazz, reflecting his influences from jungle, bebop and 70s fusion. After two years of playing Berlin’s...
Prog magazine has introduced a brand‑new "Tracks Of The Week" column, curating seven fresh progressive‑rock releases for fans to stream and vote on. The series highlights a charity single, “Do You Wonder?”, which raised money for Amnesty International and topped...
Gorillaz released their latest album, The Mountain, to strong fan reception, while co‑creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett sparked controversy by suggesting the virtual band could be handed to a new generation of artists. The interview revealed a plan to...
Scottish alternative outfit newshapes has dropped “falling away,” a track that fuses two decades of British emo, pop‑punk and heavier rock elements. The band says the song continues the narrative begun on “baptise,” reflecting a year of challenges and a...
Japan’s music industry, the world’s second‑largest recorded market, is leveraging anime openings to catapult J‑Pop onto the global stage. Luminate Intelligence data shows that songs tied to anime boost streams dramatically, with YOASOBI’s "Idol" amassing 3.9 billion on‑demand plays and reaching...
CMU Selects highlighted five standout releases this week, including James Blake’s independently issued album “Trying Times,” Violet Grohl’s grunge‑infused single “595,” Claudia Valentina’s dark‑pop track “GIRLY THINGS,” beabadoobee’s dreamy collaboration with The Marías, and Kim Gordon’s experimental album “PLAY ME.”...
Sunday (1994) has returned with the lead single “Shame,” the first track from the deluxe reissue of their sophomore EP *Devotion*. The new version, released through RCA, adds three previously unheard songs, expanding the EP to 18 tracks and accompanying...
This week’s Release Day Picks spotlight a wave of new LPs from veteran and emerging acts alike. The Black Crowes return with *A Pound Of Feathers*, recorded in eight‑to‑ten days in Nashville, while Kim Gordon’s *PLAY ME* features Dave Grohl on drums....
British rock band Marmozets announced a UK headline tour in June 2026 supporting their upcoming album CO.WAR.DICE, set for release on May 22. The tour includes seven intimate venues across Sheffield, Oxford, Northampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Leicester and London, with tickets...
Arrows In Action announced a deluxe edition of their 2025 album “I Think I’ve Heard This Before,” slated for release on April 24 through Nettwerk. The package introduces the new single “Stop Talking,” a neon‑bright pop‑rock track that mixes synth‑driven...
The Los Angeles Opera has filled the concertmaster vacancy left by Roberto Cani’s death with internationally acclaimed violinist Alyssa Park, who will assume the role next month. Park, currently concertmaster of the New West Symphony, previously guested with LA Opera...
Massachusetts lyricist Pxlicy teamed with underground veterans Apathy and A‑F‑R‑O to release the boom‑bap single “Hit The Crates,” produced by Willhouse and featuring turntable work from Tone Spliff. The track entered the Canadian iTunes chart at #5, signaling strong digital...
Charlamagne Tha God revealed on The Breakfast Club that a source heard Future on Drake’s upcoming album, ICEMAN. DJ Hed later echoed the rumor, confirming he also heard Future’s name attached to the project. Neither artist has officially validated the...
Renowned conductor Lahav Shani launches his inaugural season with the Munich Philharmonic, featuring Mahler’s Fourth Symphony paired with works by exiled Israeli composer Paul Ben Haim. The program also includes Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms sung in Hebrew and a concert rendition of...
Mother Iguana’s latest release, the single “Fault,” arrived in 2026 and has quickly garnered praise for its emotive lyricism and nuanced production. The track, produced by Mac Holmes, blends lo‑fi instrumentation with a warm, hearth‑like vocal delivery that resonates deeply...
British post‑hardcore outfit Bilmuri has partnered with US rock mainstay A Day To Remember for the single “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN.” The track, described as catchy and emotionally charged, will appear on Bilmuri’s forthcoming album “KINDA HARD,” slated for an...
Spanish conductor Juanjo Mena, former chief of the BBC Philharmonic, Bilbao Symphony and Cincinnati May Festival, announced his retirement at age 60 after his Alzheimer’s disease progressed. He first disclosed the diagnosis a year ago and now plans to conclude...
Acclaimed French organist Yanis Dubois, the titular of Lisieux Cathedral’s grand Cavaillé‑Coll organ since 2017, died at age 32 after a lengthy illness. A native of Calvados, Dubois earned multiple international competition victories and served as organist‑in‑residence at Japan’s Sapporo...
The New Cue #576 highlights two major music releases: Danish post‑punk veterans Iceage announced a new single, their first fresh material since the 2021 album S[eek Shelter], and American rock icons The Black Crowes dropped their tenth studio record, A Pound of...
German‑born composer Chris Walden, the lead arranger for the Oscars, crafts roughly 120 orchestral pieces each ceremony. He began the role in 2008 and now controls most of the musical programming, from nominee medleys to presenter walk‑ons. Walden balances the...
Rolling Stone India uncovers seven behind‑the‑scenes Easter eggs from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett about their 2026 concept album *The Mountain*. The duo’s Indian pilgrimage inspired lyrical themes, visual motifs, and a reverence for local culture, while a decade‑old idea...
The episode surveys the history of women in electronic music from the early 20th century to the present, spotlighting pioneers such as Clara Rockmore (theremin virtuoso), Johanna Beyer (author of the first electronic composition by a woman, 1938), Bebe and...
Diagonale des Yeux’s debut album "Madeleine" blends whimsical lo‑fi post‑punk with a multilingual, exquisite‑corpse lyric approach. Members Laurène Exposito and Théo Delaunay stitch together French, German, English and Spanish fragments, creating surreal narratives. The 12‑track record is built from home‑recorded...
