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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.
Belfast folk singer‑songwriter Joshua Burnside has released his new album *It’s Not Going to be Okay*, a stark, lyric‑driven record dedicated to his friend Dean Jendoubi, who died of a drug overdose in August 2025. Most of the songs were written in the armchair where Burnside and Jendoubi spent countless evenings, turning a personal relic into a creative sanctuary. In a recent “Postcard From” feature, Burnside describes the chair’s emotional weight and his decision to keep it as a catalyst rather than destroy it. The album underscores how intimate grief can shape contemporary folk music.
Ted Nugent told The Adam Carolla Show that his exclusion from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stems from political bias rather than musical merit. He defended Joan Jett’s talent while criticizing the Hall’s recent inductees, including non‑rock acts...
Swedish pop star Robyn has reworked her 2002 track “Blow My Mind” into a new single dedicated to her three‑year‑old son, serving as the lead song from her upcoming ninth album Sexistential, due March 27. The refreshed version speeds up the...
Swiss vocalist Fabienne Erni releases her debut solo album "Starveil", a folk‑infused symphonic metal work that showcases her Celtic harp and expansive songwriting. The record blends heavy riffs, pop‑leaning melodies, and guest vocals from Lena Scissorhands, delivering tracks such as...
iceage could have hit geese levels of hype, but they waited til last year to make indie rock legal in the algorithm again
Avril Lavigne revisited her early‑2000s DIY aesthetic in a June 2022 Alternative Press interview with rapper Rico Nasty. Lavigne explained that her iconic tomb‑girl look—baggy tees, neckties, skate‑ready style—was unintentional, simply wearing whatever she owned. She also cited influences ranging...
Alex Warren entered the 2026 Grammy Awards as a Best New Artist nominee and performed his hit "Ordinary" in a medley, only to discover his in‑ear monitors failed moments before stepping onstage. Despite the malfunction, he continued the set, battling...
Yonder Mountain String Band announced a summer leg of their 2026 tour, adding 15 dates from May 1 to August 15 across the United States. The new leg follows their spring run and will feature festival appearances and headline shows,...
The Metropolitan Opera premiered a new production of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde on March 9, 2026, featuring several company‑role debuts: soprano Lise Davidsen as Isolde, tenor Michael Spyres as Tristan, and bass‑baritone Ryan Speedo Green as King Marke. Director Yuval Sharon made his Met debut, and music...
Brooklyn-based psychedelic folk group Herb Lore announces their new album Mysticism, slated for release on March 27 through the Inner Islands label. The record’s lead single, “Dialogue With The Mother,” showcases a blend of meditative folk melodies and ambient field...
Rick Ross announced a 17‑city "Port of Miami" 20th‑anniversary Black‑Tie Experience Orchestra Tour, kicking off in Miami on May 29 and wrapping in North Carolina on August 29, 2026. The tour pairs his classic hits with a full orchestra and choir, and...
Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed the band has amassed enough songs for a new full‑length album, slated for release toward the end of 2026 after a series of singles—"The Wrong One" (Feb 2026), "Madness" (Apr 2025) and "Revolution (The Final Amen)" (Sept 2024). The...
Former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur appeared on Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, revisiting their shared musical history. They recounted meeting at a 1991 Smashing Pumpkins show, her eventual recruitment into Hole, and her later stint with the Pumpkins...
Modern muzak. What's sad is that artists are now being encouraged to become "sync artists"-- specifically making soulless, author less music (Translation: Cheap) for this purpose.
In a 2017 interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Kendrick Lamar ranked his discography, placing DAMN. at the top, followed by good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and Section 80. He explained the ranking as a hybrid of the...
Jelly Roll was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 10, a career‑defining achievement that also honored his mother, Donna DeFord, who watched from the front row. Donna, who gave him the nickname‑turned‑stage name “Jelly Roll,” raised him in Antioch,...
Riga’s avant‑garde festival Skaņu Mežs has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, scheduled for October 9‑10 at Hanzas Perons. The lineup features pioneering electronic acts Gudrun Gut and aya, metal outfit Krallice, and a trio of experimental...
Alex Warren’s new single “Fever Dream” debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Downloads chart, marking his second download‑chart topper after “Ordinary.” The track also entered the top five on the Official Singles, Singles Sales and Streaming charts, while...
Rico Nasty has entered a global representation agreement with United Talent Agency, tasking agents Caroline Yim and Jon Briks with expanding her career beyond music. UTA will target live‑touring slots, brand collaborations, and broader entertainment opportunities. The deal follows the...
The 2026 Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio, will run May 14‑17 at Historic Crew Stadium, featuring headliners such as Tool and My Chemical Romance. In addition to the main event, organizers announced a series of after‑shows featuring extreme metal acts like Deicide,...
Blondie's 1976 single "X Offender" was originally titled "Sex Offender" but was renamed to secure radio airplay. Debbie Harry clarified that the song narrates a teenager facing a statutory‑rape charge, not a story about a sex worker, a point often...
Thundercat returns as the second face of CLASH 133, unveiling his first album in six years, Distracted. The new record shifts toward a broader, pop‑facing sound while preserving his signature cosmic oddities and genre‑mutating flair. In a CLASH interview, he frames...
No idea why Wayne left this Warren G-produced song off "Carter VI" but it would've been the best thing on it. https://t.co/9WUnSSj9hc
Joe Jonas made a surprise appearance with indie act sombr at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, performing the DNCE hit “Cake By The Ocean.” The guest spot followed a previous collaboration at the Jonas Brothers’ Brooklyn show last December. After the...
Molly Tuttle and Maggie Rose announced an eight‑city co‑headlining tour running May 7‑16, kicking off at Houston’s Heights Theater and concluding in Lexington, Kentucky. The itinerary threads through Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio, targeting mid‑size venues that match their growing...
Noise‑rock duo ’68, led by Josh Scogin, announced a farewell tour following the release of their fifth studio album. The 30‑date run begins May 13 in Orlando and concludes with a "very last show" on June 20 at Atlanta’s Masquerade....
J. Cole announced The Fall‑Off Tour to support his new album, launching July 11 in Charlotte and spanning North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Demand surged, prompting the addition of 19 extra shows and causing many dates to sell...
Hard rock veterans Spread Eagle announced their fourth studio album, The Brutal Divine, slated for release on June 12, 2026 through Frontiers Music. The band unveiled the lead single “Street Noise” alongside a video, setting an aggressive tone for the...
Snapchat Is Honoring DJ Khaled With a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at Its First-Ever Snappy Awards https://t.co/SVFliYvp6u via @variety
Country star Chris Stapleton achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Song Sales chart with the Mumford & Sons collaboration “Here,” which also topped the Rock Digital Song Sales list. The track leapt from No. 4 to No. 1 on Alternative and from...
The ATH IT Department curates a last‑minute SXSW music guide featuring five standout acts. Nightbus will spin vinyl on Sunday at Tweedy’s, while Belfast’s Chalk promises heavy, menacing beats. Modeselektor brings early‑2000s East Berlin synth vibes to the Speakeasy, and...
The Academy Is… has unveiled a new single, “L Train,” as a preview for their forthcoming album “Almost There,” slated for release on March 27 through I Surrender Records. The track blends breezy psychedelia with lyrical introspection, reflecting the band’s 20‑year...
Ariana Grande’s seventh studio album *Eternal Sunshine* has logged 104 weeks on the Billboard 200, matching the two‑year run of her 2020 record *Positions*. The album slipped from No. 124 to No. 136 this week but remains on the chart, making it her...
Wendy Eisenberg released "Vanity Paradox," the third single from the self‑titled album arriving April 3 on Joyful Noise Recordings. The accompanying video, directed by Ruby Mars, was shot around Lucy the Elephant, a 65‑foot landmark on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Eisenberg describes...
Swedish indie pop outfit Red Langur has dropped their latest single, “Crawl,” a breezy track that fuses folk‑inflected guitar work with bright, melodic vocal hooks. Critics praise the song for its nostalgic radio vibe while avoiding derivative pastiche, noting its...
Thomas Dollbaum’s new album *Birds Of Paradise* drops on May 22 through Dear Life Records, marrying Southern rock roots with off‑kilter indie textures. The record features his longtime band—Nick Corson, Josh Halper—and guest guitarist MJ Lenderman, who delivers a standout solo on...
Garcia Family Provisions will issue GarciaLive Volume 22 on May 1, 2026, documenting Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders’ September 25, 1971 performances at San Anselmo’s Lion’s Share nightclub. The double‑LP captures early and late sets recorded on analog reel by Betty Cantor‑Jackson and Bob...
Fear Factory has unveiled its Fall 2026 Cybernetic Domination Tour, a twelve‑city U.S. headline run from November 13 to November 29, with Darkest Hour as direct support and thrash outfit Brotality opening each show. The band will precede the fall leg with a...
American Football has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming LP4, a 10‑song record produced by Sonny DiPerri and featuring guest vocals from Turnstile’s Brendan Yates, Rainer Maria’s Caithlin De Marrais, and Wisp’s Natalie Lu. The band also announced a limited‑edition vinyl...
The Black Crowes are set to release their new album *A Pound of Feathers* on Friday, recorded entirely using traditional methods. Frontman Chris Robinson publicly denounced AI‑generated songwriting, calling it "lazy bullshit" during a Rolling Stone podcast. The record was tracked...
Hollywood Undead has dropped a new single titled “1×1,” which incorporates a sample of Slayer’s legendary “Raining Blood” riff. The track, described as the band’s hardest work in years, centers on a resilience theme and marks their first release since...
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’; Witty and Racy ‘Dry Spell’ Video Out Now https://t.co/sjjs0ooL1D via @variety
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, one half of the iconic duo The Knife, has signed to Dirty Hit’s electronic imprint dh2 and announced his debut solo album, Loud Bloom, slated for release on May 8, 2026. The launch is accompanied by the new...
Modest Mouse has broken a five‑year silence with the single “Look How Far…,” released on GP Records. The track features veteran drummer Janet Weiss, known for her work with Sleater‑Kinney and Quasi. It follows the band’s 2021 album The Golden Casket...
Metal band Korn’s frontman Jonathan Davis will serve as grand marshal for the NASCAR Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15. The appointment was announced on Instagram, featuring a video of Davis in a Sick New World‑branded...
Boston‑based instrumental collective Lesotho has dropped its third full‑length, A Flashing on Plain Glass, on March 13. The album delves into themes of impermanence, pairing quiet, introspective passages with sudden, heavy riffs. Tracks such as “Marigold” and “Frail Weapon” showcase dynamic loud‑quiet...
Australian synth‑pop duo Empire of the Sun unveiled their “Ask That God: Afterlife” 2026 North American tour, kicking off at Red Rocks on August 11 and wrapping in Las Vegas on October 9. The itinerary spans more than 30 venues, including major festivals...
Community members from Jacksonville’s Eastside petitioned city officials to name March 18, the late rapper Lil Poppa’s birthday, as “Lil Poppa Day.” The proposal, presented at a public council meeting, emphasizes his influence on local youth and his advocacy for mental‑health...
Circles Around the Sun announced their Summer Spin tour, launching on June 19, 2026 at the Northlands Music & Arts Festival in Swanzey, N.H. The six‑stop itinerary will travel through Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Westport and conclude at Ardmore Music...
Violet Grohl has announced her debut album *Be Sweet To Me*, slated for release on May 29 through Aurora Records and Republic Records. The record features the single “595,” a track that probes power dynamics, loneliness, and the commercialization of...
