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50 Cent flaunts streaming dominance over rivals
50 Cent shared alleged March YouTube Music figures, claiming his catalog amassed 164 million streams. He contrasted this with Jay‑Z’s reported 58.9 million and T.I.’s 63.7 million, using the data to mock his competitors amid ongoing feuds.
On March 26, 2003 Killer Mike debuted his solo album *Monster* on Columbia and Aquemini Records, marking his emergence from the OutKast‑linked Dungeon Family. Executive‑produced by Big Boi, the record blended soulful instrumentation with hard‑hitting Southern beats and featured collaborators such as T.I., Sleepy Brown, and Backbone. While the album never topped the charts, its politically charged tracks and street narratives introduced the activist voice that would later define Mike’s career. Twenty‑three years on, *Monster* is hailed as a foundational moment in Atlanta’s rise to hip‑hop prominence.
Avey Tare and Geologist, two core members of Animal Collective, have formed a new duo called Croz Boyce and will release a self‑titled LP on May 8 via Domino. The project’s first single, “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop,” arrived with...
Gouge Away has officially joined Run For Cover Records and debuted the new single “Figurine.” The track, recorded live to tape in Portland with Larry Crane and featuring guitarist Theo Hartlett, showcases the band’s raw, angular punk sound. It is...
Veteran death‑metal act Six Feet Under announced their fifteenth studio album, *Next to Die*, slated for release on April 24. The 12‑track record blends the band’s classic groove‑heavy style with fast, aggressive death‑metal songs. Guitarist Jack Owen and vocalist Chris Barnes co‑produced the...
The Source Magazine commemorated Detroit rap pioneer Lichelle Marie Laws, known as Boss, two years after her death. A trailblazing female MC in the early 1990s, she released the gritty album *Born Gangstaz* in 1993, featuring the standout single “Deeper.”...
Boston‑based duo Sweet Petunia released their debut album Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown, a raw exploration of mental health struggles. The record mixes traditional bluegrass instrumentation with punk energy and shoegaze textures, highlighted by sleeplessness‑themed lyrics like “Heels.” Vocalists Maddy Simpson...
Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends recorded a live concert on May 11, 2024, in an Oxford church, pairing New Orleans jazz with sacred space. The ensemble—led by Shipton and clarinettist Tom Sancton—performed seven tracks, five drawn from gospel‑originated hymns. The recording showcases clarinet‑driven...
Devin Townsend has finally unveiled his long‑promised magnum opus, *The Moth*, a 24‑track concept album slated for release on May 29 via Inside Out. The record blends heavy prog‑metal with choirs, orchestras, and the provocative single “Enter The City.” After a decade...
The new documentary *Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks* premieres on April 24, streaming worldwide and in limited theaters across major U.S. cities. It chronicles the all‑female New York punk band’s formation, raw energy, and the challenges they faced...
The Lemon Twigs have announced their new LP, *Look For Your Mind*, slated for release on May 8, 2024 via Captured Tracks. The record continues the band’s signature blend of classic pop‑rock with unexpected, left‑field flourishes, pushing the retro formula toward...
New York indie singer‑songwriter Nic Panken has premiered his latest single “2 Hearts,” a sunny folk‑pop track that expands on existential themes. The song is the newest release from his forthcoming solo album *Near Divine or Merely Rhyme*, slated for...
On March 11, 1997, Houston legend Scarface released his fourth solo album, *The Untouchable*. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—the first southern rap album to achieve that milestone—and topped the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart for two weeks. Featuring...
Audrey Hobert, the rising alt‑pop star, champions a "low effort chic" beauty routine anchored by water, ILIA Overglaze lip gloss, and gum. In a Dazed Digital interview she emphasizes nightly skincare and draws inspiration from everyday people rather than polished...
Bill Orcutt’s new solo album *Music in Continuous Motion* expands on the multi‑guitar concepts of his 2022 release *Music for Four Guitars*, but this time he records all four parts himself. The record juxtaposes razor‑sharp, bell‑toned guitar lines with surprisingly...
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson opened up on the Quemar Un Patrullero podcast, recalling a close friendship with Dave Mustaine that resurfaced when he rejoined the band in 2010. He revealed that Mustaine removed his bass tracks and lyrical contributions...
Australian metal outfit Vanta released the video for their new single “Alchemy,” a lead track from their debut full‑length Perpetual Selection arriving March 13. The song merges razor‑sharp melodic death‑metal riffs with blast‑driven urgency while drawing lyrical inspiration from Warhammer...
The Orielles release their fifth album, Only You Left, recorded between Hamburg and the Greek island of Hydra. The record mixes grunge, psychedelic dream‑pop, electronic textures and occasional jazz‑inflected passages, showcasing the trio’s willingness to defy genre expectations. While the...
Swedish indie outfit Sylvie’s Head announced their debut album, Everything is Free, slated for release later this year on the Welfare Sounds label. The band melds nostalgic 1990s alternative rock with underground techno rhythms, creating a heavier, club‑ready sound. Critics...
The Brewis brothers, frontmen of the cult indie act Field Music, have launched a Doors tribute project called the Fire Doors, performing roughly one show each month. Despite a two‑decade catalog, critical acclaim and celebrity fans such as Prince, the...
South Korean‑born improviser DoYeon Kim announced her debut album, Wellspring, slated for May 1 on the TAO Forms label. The record features Kim on the traditional gayageum alongside drummer Tyshawn Sorey, bassist Henry Fraser and violist Mat Maneri, merging Korean folk...
Indie singer‑songwriter Runo Plum is set to debut her new Bloom Again EP at SXSW. The EP, scheduled for release on May 8 through the Winspear label, showcases a minimalist, guitar‑centric sound that emphasizes intimate vocals. Critics note the track’s sparse...
Kiss co‑founder Gene Simmons told TMZ that entertainers should focus on their craft and stay silent on politics. He dismissed celebrity activism as out‑of‑touch lecturing by wealthy figures, arguing audiences aren’t interested in their opinions. The remarks, delivered amid ongoing...
Prince turned down Activision's offer to feature his catalog in Guitar Hero, citing a desire for kids to learn real guitar rather than profit from a video game. The deal would have granted a modest share of the franchise’s $2 billion...
Sun People’s All Things imprint releases “Endophyte,” a four‑track EP co‑produced with fellow Graz DJ Other Worlds. The record fuses experimental techno with Warp‑era aesthetics, highlighted by the Aphex Twin‑reminiscent opener “Sunnyview.” Tracks such as “Psychicemotus” and “June” push the...
Iceage, the Danish alt‑rock quintet, released "Star," their first new song in nearly five years following 2021’s *Seek Shelter*. The track features gritty vocals, jangling guitars, and an animated video directed by Thinh T. Petrus Nguyen. Frontman Elias Rønnenfelt, who...
The Phoenix Symphony announced that Chilean‑Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli will become its Virginia G. Piper Music Director beginning in the 2027‑28 season, after serving as Music Director Designate for 2026‑27. He was chosen from a three‑year, 100‑candidate search, emerging as the clear...
Touch Girl Apple Blossom is set to drop their new single "Graceful" on May 15, released through K Records in partnership with Perennial Death. The track marries bright, dueling guitars with Olivia’s lush vocal contrast, creating a dance‑floor‑ready yet tension‑filled...
INXS will reissue their 1987 breakthrough album *Kick* on 180‑gram vinyl on May 1, limited to 5,000 numbered copies. The record is cut from the original master tapes and remastered by Kevin Gray, with new gatefold packaging and liner notes by...
TikTok announced a partnership with Apple Music that lets Apple Music subscribers play full tracks directly within the TikTok app via a new “Play Full Song” button. The integration uses Apple’s MusicKit, so playback occurs in Apple Music and streams are counted as...
David Garland, former host of WNYC’s Spinning on Air, curates a personal Bandcamp Daily roundup that showcases his eclectic taste. He highlights his own 2018 four‑CD set Verdancy alongside a mix of folk, acoustic, electronic, and experimental releases from artists such...
excited to publish our annual loud & clear report today, sharing troves of 2025 royalty data. 5+ years in, we're still the only streaming service that shares transparent $$ data like this — including exactly how many artists are generating different...
I wrote a gazillion words about my long history with Times New Viking, backing my way into local music from the internet, indie vs. Big Indie, and a reunion show that cast TNV as a link in a long chain...
A four‑CD compilation titled *CBGB OMFUG: A New York City Soundtrack 1975‑1986* curates studio tracks from 102 bands that got their start at the iconic Bowery club. The set spotlights the "Big Five"—Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Ramones and...
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Leeds‑based shoegaze outfit Lozenge released the single “For Lack of Trying,” delivering a wall of Swervedriver‑style guitar riffs paired with a melodic undercurrent. The track showcases the band’s ability to blend abrasive textures with songcraft, creating an immersive listening experience....
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) in Geneva dismissed music director Jonathan Nott last season and chose not to name an immediate successor. Instead, the orchestra will operate under a "conductor in residence" model for the next two years,...
The Early’s new album *I Want to Be Ready* translates choreographer Danielle Goldman’s improvisation philosophy into a gritty, post‑rock ambient experience. Guitar, synth, drums and electronics intertwine across sprawling tracks, from the feedback‑laden opener “The Laughing Earth” to the 13‑minute...
Harry Styles released his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., aiming for a dance‑floor vibe. The record leans heavily on indie‑rock references and synth‑driven production but often feels derivative and under‑cooked. While tracks like “Ready, Steady, Go!” and...
Street musician Alexander (no last name given), 71, plays the accordion on Nikolskaya Street in central Moscow, Russia March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov https://t.co/4YhuICQdDR
Long Island punk band Koyo released the single "What I'm Worth," the lead track from their upcoming album "Barely Here." The album, billed as a "no‑frills, perfected" version of the group's sound, drops on May 8, 2026 via Pure Noise...
Brazilian electronic producer Mochakk (Pedro Maia) will debut in India with a four‑city tour from May 7 to May 10, 2026, hitting Goa, Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The shows are promoted by Hyderabad‑based Sound Simplify, with tickets starting at ₹2,500 and ₹3,333...
The Ceremonial Counties Vol.XXI tape, released by Folklore Tapes, spotlights Worcestershire and the Isle of Wight through two experimental works. AHRKH (AP Macarte) delivers a fifteen‑minute, earth‑bound drone inspired by the Mottistone longstone’s occult lore, while Bell Lungs (Ceylan Hay) crafts...
Swedish pop icon Robyn releases her new album Sexistential at age 46, confronting midlife themes through dance music. The record blends hyperpop, 80s synth, and glitchy production while addressing motherhood, IVF, and personal upheaval. Critics note a shift from her...
Lip Critic has dropped the new single “Jackpot,” a high‑stakes anthem previewing their upcoming album Theft World, slated for May 1 via Partisan Records. The band paired the release with an ambitious “Theft Saga” residency that will tour unconventional venues—from a...
Diane Warren has been nominated a record‑tying 17 times for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but has never won, making her the most prolific non‑winner in Oscar history. Her catalog includes blockbuster hits like “How Do I Live”...
London‑based sextet Birds Flying Backwards released their debut album “Lovebirds” on Real Love Recording Co., mixed by Joe Wyatt at Abbey Road Studios and mastered by Timothy Stollenwork. The record was captured live in a four‑day session in early 2025,...
MUTEK Montréal unveiled its first artists for the 27th edition, scheduled for 25–30 August 2026. The lineup includes electronic pioneers such as Jeff Mills, Fennesz, A Guy Called Gerald and Ben UFO, alongside emerging experimental acts. The festival will span multiple venues in the Quartier...
Austin‑based indie act Paper Sister dropped the single “Dreamy” in 2026, delivering a psychedelic‑tinged jangle pop track that feels both woozy and meticulously crafted. The song’s layered guitars and ethereal vocals create an entrancing soundscape that reviewers describe as a...
The Xcerts have released a new single titled “in your eyes,” a stark, tear‑stained track that confronts the devastation of cancer and personal loss. Vocalist Murray MacLeod describes it as the band’s most raw and intimate song to date, even ending...
The UAE National Orchestra, launched in December 2024, released a tribute piece titled “Men, by God, Truly Men” based on President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s poem honoring the nation’s defenders. The composition, written by Mohammed Al Ahmed and arranged by...
