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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.
AMC Networks announced that the third season of *The Vampire Lestat* will premiere on Sunday, June 7, on AMC and AMC+. Ahead of the launch, the series’ second rock single, “All Fall Down,” composed by Daniel Hart and performed by lead Sam Reid, is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The track accompanies a newly released opening title sequence, reinforcing the show’s rock‑and‑roll‑centric narrative. The release highlights a coordinated TV‑to‑music cross‑promotion strategy within the Anne Rice Immortal Universe.
In this episode of The Art Angle, Kim Gordon discusses her multifaceted practice as an artist first, highlighting her simultaneous solo exhibition "Count Your Chickens," the group show "Full Folded Group" she co‑curated, and the release of her new album...
Black Label Society will debut "Ozzy's Song," a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, during their March 27 show at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. The performance coincides with the release of their new album *Engines of Destruction* and will...
Sacred Bones has launched the Vega Vault Project, reissuing Alan Vega’s 1980 self‑titled solo album in regular and deluxe formats. The deluxe edition adds a bonus LP of demos, new artwork, unseen photos, and Vega’s original track sheets, packaged in...
What's the SotA for AI music generation these days? Any AI generated bangers you've listened to lately?
Tacoma Park, the North Carolina ambient‑country duo, has unveiled their first single “Untied” ahead of the full‑length album Baltimore, slated for release on April 24 through the indie label Centripetal Force. The track mixes synth textures with steel‑guitar drones, extending the...
What makes a classic rap album? And the difference between a masterpiece and a classic https://t.co/KK6yGDEhJT https://t.co/YeTAnSavuJ
Mark Mothersbaugh, co‑founder of Devo and veteran composer of animated scores, is scoring Pixar’s latest feature “Hoppers,” an ecological adventure about animals defending their habitat. The six‑month project, done while touring with Devo, required him to create cohesive themes that...
Indie‑rock singer beabadoobee has dropped the single “All I Did Was Dream of You,” enlisting dream‑pop trio the Marías for vocal harmonies. The track’s video, co‑directed by her partner Jake Erland and Lithuanian filmmaker AboveGround, was filmed across Vilnius, juxtaposing...
Chopping it with the good brother @IDK at 4p ET today. Lock in on Music 1 https://t.co/IiDpaukSHo
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced that 18‑year‑old cellist Starla Breshears will join the San Francisco Symphony’s cello section for the 2026‑27 season, becoming the youngest musician ever in the ensemble. Breshears entered the Conservatory’s pre‑college program in 2015,...
The term "Cigarette Mom Rock" has emerged on social media as a tongue‑in‑cheek label for the music that many 1990s‑era mothers played while driving around with a cigarette. The genre is positioned as a feminine counterpart to the more widely...
An opinion piece argues that labeling metal bands as “female‑fronted” is a lazy, gender‑based shortcut that masks their true musical styles. The author cites examples from Spiritbox, Crypta, Jinjer, and others, showing how such tags reduce diverse subgenres—kawaii metal, progressive...
Night Moth’s new single “Horse” delivers a punchy indie rock experience in under 90 seconds, merging Sonic Youth‑style distortion with a slacker‑rock vibe. The track balances laid‑back grooves and anthemic energy, appealing to listeners who favor both relaxed and high‑octane...
Mike McCready, famed Pearl Jam guitarist, is unveiling “Farewell to Seasons,” a multimedia project that fuses a graphic novel with a rock opera. The work, twenty years in development, offers an alternative history of Seattle’s early grunge scene, co‑written with...
Sat down with the icon Kim Gordon to talk all things art, music, and her upcoming album, PLAY ME. Full conversation out now on YouTube and @AppleMusic https://t.co/3oPCfIdIxn https://t.co/cyCkZwt4nQ
Wilkes‑Barre melodic hardcore veterans Side Over have reconvened to issue *Loves You*, a re‑recorded collection of their early ’90s demos plus a new track, “Scars,” slated for June 12 on La Société Expéditionnaire. The band’s reunion stemmed from a benefit show...
Today I got to interview the legendary Oscar and Grammy-winning Uruguayan artist Jorge Drexler who started singing during the interview and it took everything this Uruguaya has not to burst into tears.
Mystery Groop, a one‑off collaboration between members of Groop and Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, has resurfaced its sole release, the cassette Glorify The Bomb. The record, a 100‑copy limited edition originally cut in 2023, was thought out of print until Greenway...
Olympia Vitalis, a West London vocalist with seven years of gospel‑choir experience, has dropped her debut single “Daze.” The track fuses gospel intensity, jazz harmonic restlessness, and hip‑hop rhythmic flair, echoing influences from Aretha Franklin to Nas. Lyrically, the song...
sace6 announced their debut full‑length album “brutalist,” set for release on May 8 through Sumerian Records. The record follows the 2025 EP “Limerence” and features eleven tracks, including a collaboration with jxdn. The band debuted the single “covet,” a blend of...
Mary Middlefield’s single “Take Me As I Am” unexpectedly surged in popularity, showcasing a pop‑rap blend that caught listeners off guard. The Swiss act, already noted as a potent force in 2026, leveraged the track’s urgent energy to reinforce her...
Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Baltimore synth‑pop band Future Islands to an exclusive global publishing deal covering their back catalogue and future works. The agreement coincides with the band’s 20th anniversary and the UK Top 10 entry of their 2024...
Southern California melodic death metal band Ravenmocker has premiered its second single “Where the Raven Flies” with an accompanying video shot in Angeles National Forest. The track deepens the group’s thematic focus on the Raven Mocker cryptid, mixing soaring melodies...
Colorado indie rock band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver has premiered their self‑titled single ahead of their second album, Taxi The Rich. The track blends garage punk, surf‑rock and power‑pop, featuring distortion‑heavy guitars and an Elvis‑style vocal delivery. The song’s lyrics...
Rolling Stone India’s "Astrobeats" pairs twelve newly released Indian indie tracks with zodiac signs, matching each song’s vibe to astrological traits. The piece spotlights artists such as RANJ, Naam Sujal, Chaar Diwaari and emerging producers, highlighting genre‑fluid blends of R&B,...
Charley Crockett and Kim Gordon on the show today, gonna be a good one. Listen right here https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Kevin Cronin said the recent reunion of classic REO Speedwagon members exceeded his expectations, sparking optimism for a longer‑term reconciliation. The band halted touring under the REO Speedwagon name in 2024 after internal disputes, prompting Cronin to perform with the Kevin Cronin...
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced a dedicated exhibit, “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose,” opening April 22, 2026 and running through August 2027. The showcase will display Black’s instruments, stage outfits, song manuscripts, photos and video footage, highlighting his...
Josephine Network, the New York‑based power‑pop collective, released its new album Hooked on Lolipop Records, marking the band’s first partnership with the indie label. Produced and mixed by former Velveteen Rabbit bandmate Ryan Howe, the record reunites members of the...
BTS’s highly anticipated "Arirang" comeback is being amplified by a multi‑channel fan‑centric marketing push. Spotify’s global "SWIMSIDE" campaign pairs an interactive "Decoding Arirang" experience in the app with offline river‑cruise events in Seoul, unlocking exclusive video messages from each member....
Australian alt‑metal artist Cenobia released her first 2026 single, “Make Us Whole Again,” following two breakout tracks in 2025 that amassed millions of streams. The song, teased through desert‑scape Instagram clips, explores identity loss and regret while maintaining the artist’s...
The MerKaBa Brotherhood announced their self‑titled album, slated for release on May 15 through Mississippi Records. The lead single, “Galgalim,” showcases a blend of percolating percussion and oscillating Rhodes, echoing the calm of the trio’s earlier work while hinting at new‑age...
Mythri Movie Makers released the third single “Collar Ey Etthara” from the upcoming Telugu film Ustaak Bhagat Singh, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in a high‑energy dance sequence. The song was filmed on the studio’s largest set to date, employing between 1,200 and...
Rewire has unveiled the final wave of artists for its 2026 edition, adding experimental musicians Lucy Railton, Slikback, Matthew Herbert, and others to an already robust roster. The four‑day festival will run from 9 to 12 April across multiple venues in The Hague,...
North Carolina singer‑songwriter Anjimile is releasing his second album “You’re Free to Go” on March 13 via 4AD, produced by Brad Cook. The record expands his sound with dreamy chords and disruptive harmonies while centering the Black trans experience. Tracks like...
Tony Trischka’s new album *Earl Jam 2* drops on March 13, 2026, extending his Grammy‑nominated tribute to bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs. The record blends traditional Scruggs‑style pieces with unexpected selections, such as “Here Comes the Bride,” showcasing the genre’s versatility. Trischka assembles...
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old musician and producer who co‑founded the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, died on March 7, 2026. A versatile keyboardist, he helped define the Tex‑Mex rock sound of the 1960s and later blended country, rock, and Tejano in...
Nia Smith’s breakout single “Give Up The Fear” quickly amassed a massive, emotionally resonant fanbase, prompting an unexpected creative pause in Jamaica. During that retreat she reflected on the importance of patience in artistry, coining the mantra that “you can’t...
The Tedeschi Trucks Band is set to release its new studio album *Future Soul* next week, featuring all 12 members on most tracks. The record blends heavy blues roots with R&B, rock, and acoustic elements, delivering a dense wall‑of‑sound experience....
Fire in the Mountains 2026 runs July 23‑26 in Cut Bank, Montana, featuring a near‑complete lineup that now includes Agalloch performing the full Ashes in the Wake album, Abbath’s side‑project I revisiting Between Two Worlds, and a still‑secret surprise headliner....
Andrew Sa’s debut album American Rough arrives on June 26 via Bloodshot Records, led by the single Lavender Cowboy. The track pays homage to gay‑country pioneer Patrick Haggerty, whose 1973 Lavender Country album broke barriers. Produced by H.C. McEntire, the record features...
Mary Ocher’s new album *Weimar* fuses stark piano minimalism with her trademark left‑leaning political commentary, revisiting earlier tracks through a Weimar‑era lens. The record’s eight pieces, anchored by an 1870s piano, address rising right‑wing populism, authoritarian drift, and artists’ cost‑of‑living...
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene is set to release their new album "Remember the Humans" on May 8 via Arts & Crafts. The lead single showcases a gentle folk‑pop opening that erupts into a horn‑accented, harmony‑rich explosion, echoing the...
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will launch the "Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966" exhibition on July 18, offering an immersive, multi‑media retrospective of Dylan’s pivotal year. Curator Mark Davidson describes 1966 as a combative, iconic period when Dylan produced...
Thomas Savage, the Melbourne‑based musician behind Vilde, has released his debut album "Qualia at Odds". The record blends bedroom‑pop intimacy with refined production, highlighted by the piano‑driven track "Sunblush". Savage’s career spans global touring and founding bands like Kins and...
The tribute album "20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan" drops on 13 November 2026, curated by Victoria Mary Clarke and Rubyworks. It assembles a diverse roster—including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Primal Scream, Hozier, and The Pogues—to reinterpret MacGowan’s catalog....
The Colourfield’s new box set, The Sound Of The Colourfield, compiles the band’s two 1980s albums, a wealth of demos, B‑sides and live footage into a 96‑track collection. Their debut, Virgins And Philistines, delivered the summery folk‑pop hit “Thinking Of...
Longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has finally issued his first solo record, Honora, after a two‑year intensive focus on trumpet and composition. The album fuses jazz, funk, and experimental rock, enlisting collaborators such as saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist...
Ora Cogan’s ninth studio album, Hard Hearted Woman, arrives on Sacred Bones as a stark evolution from her folk‑gaze roots toward synth‑driven, rhythm‑heavy arrangements. The record intertwines haunting vocals with ominous electronic textures while retaining her signature ethereal lyricism. Lyrically,...
