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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.
Nashville‑based artist and producer Mel Denisse has dropped her third single, “aiming alone,” ahead of her debut EP. The track fuses alt‑rock, pop, and dark shoegaze elements, evoking a late‑90s/early‑2000s sound while adding modern flourishes. Denisse describes the song as a reflection on feeling invisible behind a glass wall, despite being seen. The single is now streaming on SoundCloud and promoted through her Instagram presence.
Wolfschmidt, a five‑piece nu‑gaze band from Gothenburg, Sweden, has returned with the single “file.” The track blends chugging post‑punk, shoegaze textures and early‑2000s emo sensibilities, delivering aggressive riffs alongside tranquil moments. Lyrically, it circles themes of failed explanations, resignation and...
Linda Catlin Smith’s solo piano anthology opens with *The Plains*, a minimalist work performed by longtime student Cheryl Duvall and released on Redshift Records in 2025. The review highlights the album’s balance of vastness and precision, noting Duvall’s confident, compassionate...
Berlin‑based singer‑songwriter Nalan announces her comeback with the album 2009, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via the independent label Mansions and Millions. The album follows the earlier single “I Like You” and now features the new track “59:1 (fifty‑nine to one)”....
Bill Orcutt’s new album *Music In Continuous Motion* returns to his signature four‑guitar format, delivering a looser, more organic sound than the mathematically precise 2021 release. The compositions loop like a fixed‑gear bike, creating perpetual motion that feels both hypnotic...
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Japanese post‑punk veteran Phew teams with Berlin‑based vocalist Danielle de Picciotto for the experimental album *Paper Masks*. The record transforms de Picciotto’s English and German vocal snippets into manipulated sound objects, creating an eerie, ambient dialogue. Drawing on their long‑standing friendship, the...
Sarasota Opera will host its annual “Salute to the Stars” Awards Luncheon on March 24, 2026, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The event honors Apprentice and Studio artists from the 2026 Winter Opera Festival with a gourmet lunch and live...
Bass‑baritone Tzvi Bat Asherah captured first place at the 34th Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition on March 6, 2026, earning a $10,000 prize and the audience‑selected Jonathan Pell People’s Choice Award. The competition, held at the Winspear Opera House, featured ten finalists...
Guido Affini’s latest EP “RUST” translates hydrophone recordings of Ligurian Sea wrecks and industrial port noise into a conceptual soundscape using granular synthesis. The four‑track release—“RUSTY GHOST”, “HYDRO CHECK”, “CONDENSATION”, and “50 KM FROM THE COAST”—evokes nocturnal, post‑apocalyptic marine environments...
Runa Viggen’s sophomore album Open Plains, recorded in Los Angeles, presents a conceptual journey from trauma to resilience. The record fuses jazz fusion, classical motifs, and progressive‑rock elements, anchored by the bookended tracks “Amaranth” and “Rubicon.” Critics highlight the vibrant...
Austin‑based duo Slept All Day released their second album, Yutori, a seven‑track concept record centered on the Japanese idea of spaciousness and living in the present. The record blends dreamy rock, ambient textures, and a striking cover of “Pure Imagination,”...
Jeff Pilson, former bassist for Dokken and Dio, joined Foreigner in 2004, attracted by the band’s high‑energy rock and songwriting pedigree. Over two decades he absorbed Mick Jones’s approach to vocal production and band dynamics, positioning himself as a journeyman...
Sunna Corona, the new solo project born from personal loss, is set to release its debut album Demigold this spring. The record fuses lo‑fi, multi‑instrumental indie rock with dream‑pop textures, echoing ’90s DC punk, folk‑rock, and modern ambient influences. Reviewers...
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” on March 12, 2026. The documentary follows Britney Spears after a recent DUI arrest, revisiting the fallout from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. It features new interviews with Nightline...
In under two days time, more than 1.2 million ENGENEs have signed a @Change petition calling for Heeseung to pursue his solo music while remaining in ENHYPEN It all comes as fans have questions about the timing of the announcement https://t.co/wAxvP6ECb9
BELIFT LAB announced that ENHYPEN member Heeseung will leave the group to focus on a solo career, prompting a massive fan response. Within two days, a Change.org petition demanding he remain in ENHYPEN amassed over 1.23 million signatures. The petition highlights...
Two special concerts celebrating John Lodge and the music of the Moody Blues are planned for July, with Jon Davison, Alan Hewitt, and the 10,000 Light Years Band keeping the music alive. https://t.co/qcx5HnGlQs
The Dollyrots drop new single "Attention Span" on March 13 and their Spring Break From Reality Tour is already underway. Pop-punk with hooks built for maximum crowd participation. https://t.co/OCCT01JCvS
Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” surged from a modest debut at No. 82 to a No. 2 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the Pop Airplay chart. The track marked her first entry on the Hot 100 and became a...
56 years ago today, Deja Vu, the first album by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, was released. here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic record: https://t.co/P1lMxoMoCp
58 years ago today, The Velvet Underground & Nico was released, completely ignored by everyone - the public and critics alike. Here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic album: https://t.co/4RhyiDnSCV
Bruno Mars returned with his fourth solo album, The Romantic, a decade after 24K Magic, instantly reclaiming chart dominance. The lead single “I Just Might” sits at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while the follow‑up “Risk It All” entered the Hot 100...
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks add a 12-date second US leg to their 2026 YES Epics, Classics, and More Tour, plus four new UK dates. Phoenix to New York, June 23 through July 22. https://t.co/3dXSriTiE4
Rebels Opera's new single "Love Like A Live Wire" is Nashville arena rock with the pedal down and no plans to let up. Third single from their debut album and it hits hard. https://t.co/wGgU081FNC
Rutger Zuydervelt has composed two immersive albums, *Bodies of Water* and its companion *Fog / Drops*, for Iván Pérez’s Dance Theatre Heidelberg performance. The music follows a three‑stage concept—liquid, ice and gas—moving from ambient soundscapes to a pulsating electronic climax....
New York rapper Papoose released the five‑minute diss track "Agent Provocateur" on March 11, 2026, targeting 50 Cent amid their escalating online feud. The song accuses 50 Cent of inflating the number of times he was shot and of disparaging fellow G‑Unit...
Kelly Clarkson revealed on her talk show that the $1 million she was promised for winning American Idol in 2002 was not a cash prize but an investment in her career, and she never received the promised vehicle either. She contrasted...
Four seminal indie‑rock albums from 2008—WHY?’s *Alopecia*, Deerhunter’s *Microcastle*, Ponytail’s *Ice Cream Spiritual*, and Wolf Parade’s *At Mount Zoomer*—are turning 18 in 2026. Each record pushed genre boundaries, from avant‑hip‑hop fusion to stripped‑down post‑punk and experimental math‑rock. Critics praised *Microcastle*...
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Montreal producer Mike Silver, known as CFCF, announced his first album under the moniker since 2021’s Memoryland. The new record, titled L.U.V., will be released on June 12, 2026 through BGM Solutions, and its lead single “Let’s Kill Ourselves” features...
The Eagles' 1976 compilation *Their Greatest Hits (1971‑1975)* was issued by Asylum Records without the band's approval, sparking accusations of sell‑out from fans. Despite the band's disdain, the album became a historic commercial juggernaut, earning the first Platinum certification and...
Born on March 11, 1911, Nolan “Cowboy Slim” Rinehart became a seminal “singing cowboy” and the “King of Border Radio,” broadcasting hillbilly songs from the powerful Mexican station XEPN. His cross‑border signal reached from Mexico to Canada, giving him a massive...
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a bustling 2026 live‑music calendar. Australian duo Empire of the Sun extends its Ask That God tour with stadium shows in New York, New Jersey and Long Island, while Kruder & Dorfmeister celebrate 30 years...
Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour kicks off March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C., spanning 20 major U.S. markets. The routing is deliberately symbolic, echoing Springsteen’s outspoken support for Minneapolis residents impacted...
Molly Vulpyne’s debut album *Houndstooth and The Hum* delivers a ten‑track blend of garage‑punk aggression, post‑punk atmosphere, and raw lyricism. The record reworks earlier singles while adding fresh studio polish, showcasing crisp drums, layered guitars, and emotionally charged vocals. References...
De Los, the Latino‑centric vertical of the Los Angeles Times, returns to SXSW 2026 with its showcase now embedded in a week‑long festival that includes film, TV and interactive programming. The event features a record‑setting lineup of Latin artists, highlighting...
Questlove announced on *The Questlove Show* that the Soulquarians will reunite to honor the late D’Angelo, who died in October 2025. He confirmed that core members James Poyser and Bilal will join the revived collective. The original late‑90s/early‑00s group, which...
Check out my feature interview with the legendary John Corabi as we discuss his solo album, fronting Mötley Crüe in the early 90s and more innScreamer Magazine here: https://tinyurl.com/ytbjeeup
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest, featuring a promo where impersonator Marcello Hernández dons the Chanel pinstripe suit Styles wore at the 2026 BRIT Awards. The sketch plays on Styles' tardiness, with a...
I once ran a panel at Brian Zisk's music and tech conference where the woman who ran Coachella, and another who ran EDC in Vegas, and I talked about generational shifts in music that I noticed by going to several...
Catdraggon's "Devious Serpent" is a glam psych rock neo-cumbia hybrid about toxic workplaces, smiling assassins, and surviving the grind. Catchy, pointed, and out now. https://t.co/DNjupUkTaR
On March 11, 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs with “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” The duet from *Waylon & Willie* stayed atop the chart for four weeks and won...
Bailey Hyneman's "Better Days" is a warm, brass-driven soul single about sitting in the space between grief and what comes next. Memphis roots, NYC presence, and a voice that demands your attention. https://t.co/2ogwO5eQA8
Mihali announced six additional Midwest shows for May 2026, extending his tour after a string of festival appearances. The new leg kicks off on May 26 in Davenport, Iowa and concludes on May 31 in Columbus, Ohio, covering Illinois, Wisconsin,...
Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock announced a 2026 summer tour spanning 14 performances across North America. The itinerary kicks off on July 26 at Toronto’s Massey Hall and concludes with a tribute concert to Miles Davis at Los Angeles’ Hollywood...
Renowned bass Ildar Abdrazakov, a vocal supporter of President Vladimir Putin, has been appointed artistic director of the St. Petersburg State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater – the Mikhailovsky Theatre. He announced the role on social media, thanking Governor Alexander Beglov...
2 Chainz revealed that Drake and producer 40 reshaped his original verse into the hook for the hit single “F**kin’ Problems,” which also features A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar. The rapper said the final version reflects Drake’s “genius” in reworking...
Blackpink returned with the five‑track EP Deadline, debuting at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart and entering the Billboard 200 at No. 8. The release sold just under 41,500 copies, far behind Bruno Mars' The Romantic, which opened with 93,500 units and...
British rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon announced a rare intimate warm‑up concert at Los Angeles' Hollywood Palladium on April 23, 2026, with Dying Wish as the opening act. The show, dubbed the “DLC Expansion Pack,” precedes the band’s North...
Three female country singers—Jessica Andrews, Cam, and Cyndi Thomson—are commonly labeled one‑hit wonders, each known for a single chart‑topping track released between 2001 and 2015. Andrews' “Who I Am” (2001) and Thomson's “What I Really Meant To Say” (2001) captured...
