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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.
NuVoodoo will unveil a nationwide country‑music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on March 20, 2026. The study evaluated more than 400 titles spanning the 1990s to today with a panel of 600 country fans aged 18‑49. Findings compare the preferences of traditional radio P1 listeners against heavy streaming consumers, offering actionable insights for programmers. The presentation is one of three research sessions commissioned by Country Radio Broadcasters for CRS 2026.
A viral AI cover of Papaoutai sparked a simple question. Could you actually tell if your favorite song was created by a human or a machine? As generative music improves, the line between authentic performance and algorithmic creation is getting harder to...
Gen Z country singers Ella Langley and Megan Moroney made history by simultaneously topping the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, the first women ever to do so. Their success arrived despite country radio’s persistent male dominance, with only one female in...
Brighton psych‑garage trio Oral Habit has dropped their new single The Glove on the DIY label Krautpop! Records. The track was recorded live to capture the band’s raw, fuzz‑driven intensity, blending 60s freakbeat, Krautrock, and a Josh Homme‑style swagger. The...
West Auckland five‑piece Double Parked are spearheading a new wave of Aotearoa indie guitar bands with their second EP, Rosary. The record, described as “post‑surf,” fuses surf‑rock swagger with post‑punk reverb while tackling mental‑health struggles and twenty‑something anxieties. The band’s...
Swedish quartet Sylvie’s Head released their new single “Frankie” on March 11, 2026 and announced their debut album Everything Is Free, slated for May 15, 2026 via Welfare Sounds & Records. The band, formed in Gothenburg in early 2024, blends hard breakbeats, synth‑driven rock...
Will Oldham’s new community‑centred album *We Are Together Again* was recorded in Louisville’s End Of An Ear studio and features a roster of local musicians. To accompany the release, Oldham curated a Baker’s Dozen of 13 Louisville records that span the city’s hardcore,...
James Blake’s seventh studio album, *Trying Times*, arrives on March 13, 2026 as his first solo release in three years, issued on his Good Boy imprint. The record pares down his usual sonic density, spotlighting a curated mix of electronic, soul,...
London producer Stone Burletson, known for ethereal drones and trip‑hop, has debuted a new moniker, glob deejay, with the EP *glob*. The record leans into minimal techno, offering pastel‑colored synths, subtle drum taps and a whimsical, “minimal sweetness” aesthetic. Tracks...
Danish‑Algerian producer Yasmina Derradj, under the alias Zoumer, has dropped her sophomore album e.a.l. (euro arab lovergirl) on the Big Oil label. The record expands on her debut Green World by weaving electro‑pop, alt‑pop, and North African percussion into a...
French Exit, a four‑piece alternative rock outfit, released their fifth single “Waited a While,” praised for its bold guitars, silky bass and cinematic production. The track was produced by Roger Andrew Humphrey, known for the Twin Peaks sound, marking their...
In this special Across the Horizon episode, host Bob Holmes spotlights the lineup for the festival’s Big Ears showcase, featuring conversations with key artists such as pedal‑steel pioneer Chuck Johnson, virtuoso guitarist Hayden Pettigrew, Nashville steel player Luke Schneider, and...
Los Angeles‑based indie outfit The Pretty Flowers is set to release their new album Never Felt Bitter on March 27 through Forge Again Records. The campaign kicks off with the power‑pop single “To Be So Cool,” which mixes early‑2000s nostalgia...
Hong Kong shoegaze band Lucid Express dropped their sophomore LP, Instant Comfort, on February 20 via Kanine Records. The album’s standout track “Setback” channels 1990s dreamy fuzz with lush vocals, creating a blend of frantic noise and comforting melody. Accompanied...
Swedish indie pop duo Club 8 has dropped their latest single, “Travel Back In Time,” on Bandcamp. The track blends the breezy charm of 1960s French pop with the atmospheric textures of early‑2010s dream pop, creating a hopeful yet melancholic...
Austin‑based darkwave duo Past Model, twin brothers Kevin and Kyle Garcia, have released the official music video for their single “Memory.” The track, featured on their 2023 EP *In Light*, blends 80s‑era synth textures with haunting vocals. Directed and edited...
Philadelphia indie musician Dylan James has released his second single, “Arcana,” a track that fuses airy dream‑pop textures with a hard‑hitting 90s shoegaze climax. The song showcases his evolving production skills, balancing ethereal verses with a throat‑grabbing chorus that feels...
Tanya Tagaq’s new album *Saputjiji* erupts as a sonic assault on colonialism, war, and the climate crisis, merging her Inuk throat‑singing roots with industrial noise and post‑rock textures. The record features confrontational tracks like “Fuck War” and collaborations with punk...
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo commemorates four decades since her 1986 stage debut with the "Mad for Love" concert at London’s Cadogan Hall. The program spans baroque works, opera arias and Korean art songs, featuring young baritone Edward Nelson as...
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 as a digital album worldwide on March 11, with a physical CD already available in Japan and a Western launch scheduled for next month. The collection features ten tracks from...
Chicago‑based indie rocker Justin Sconza has dropped "Native Birds of Guam," the lead single from his freshly released album Fantasy. The song fuses punchy, Ramones‑style guitar riffs with lyrical reflections on loss, inspired by the disappearance of Guam’s native bird...
Washington, D.C.-based indie act Color Palette has dropped its new single “Barcelona,” a breezy blend of jangly pop and atmospheric dream‑pop. Led by songwriter Jay Nemeyer, the track paints lyrical pictures of sun‑kissed streets and romantic wanderings through the Spanish...
Seattle‑based indie musician Abbey Blackwell has released "Rise and Set," the lead single from her forthcoming full‑length album Dream a Day, slated for April 7, 2026. The track expands her acoustic roots with melodic lap‑steel, jazzy rhythms, and ethereal vocal...
Boston‑based rock duo The Horses have dropped their second single, “Little Epiphany,” building on the momentum of their debut “Block.” The track features chugging guitars, steady rhythms, blaring organ lines, and a twangy solo that evokes late‑80s alternative rock. Written...
Virginia Louise, an Austin‑originated artist now based in Nashville, has dropped the single “Hollow,” a track that fuses ’90s rock textures with jangling guitars and emotive vocals. The song’s lyrics confront the anxiety of relationship abandonment, delivering a hook‑laden chorus...
Chicago dream‑pop outfit Snowcuffs released their sophomore EP “Sweet Gravity,” a four‑track collection that merges bright guitars with lush synth layers. The record draws on influences like Alvvays, Beach House, and Mazzy Star while exploring themes of pressure, burnout, and emotional...
Spotify, once criticized for low royalty rates, now reports paying over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, with royalties growing more than 10% annually. The platform added a record 38 million monthly active users, reaching 751 million listeners, and half of...
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks has unveiled the third single from her upcoming third album, "Get Go," accompanied by a new music video. The album, Ambiguous Desire, is slated for release on May 3, 2026 through Transgressive Records. Alongside the video,...
Miss Grit announced the April 24 release of their sophomore album *Under My Umbrella* on Mute, preceded by the third single “Mind Disaster.” The track, described by Margaret Sohn as the album’s tonal palette, follows earlier hits “Tourist Mind” and “Stranger.”...
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Colleen, the ambient project of Cécile Schott, has issued a new ocean‑blue vinyl titled “Libres antes del final.” The album chronicles her personal journey from a thirty‑year water phobia to reclaiming the sea, using synth‑driven soundscapes that mirror swimming strokes...
In '96, Biggie spit a verse over a Dilla instrumental made for Busta Rhymes. It was shelved because of subliminals aimed at 2Pac. After Puffy unsuccessfully tried to buy the beat, one of rap's great dream collabs was lost until it...
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong teamed with Lotus for a three‑night co‑headline run across Florida venues from March 6‑8, delivering inventive setlists that highlighted new material from their album *Pizazz* and a preview of their upcoming 2025 release. Guest guitarist Tim...
Knoxville death/black thrash force Dissonance release "Induced Mentacide" featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation. Raw, punishing, and absolutely unrelenting. https://t.co/Qydxlfr4aN
Basel thrash/death metal force Total Annihilation release their fourth album 'Mountains of Madness'. Faster, heavier, and more brutal than anything they have done before. https://t.co/Y5RlkMICr3
Wewantsounds has issued a new compilation titled “Tokyo Pulse,” curated by Tokyo‑based DJ Notoya. The collection spotlights obscure Japanese funk, modern soul, and city‑pop recordings from 1974‑88 that have yet to reach Western audiences. It arrives amid an algorithm‑driven resurgence...
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Big Thief announce a new North American leg of the "Somersault Slide 360 Tour," running August through October in support of 'Double Infinity'. Tickets on sale March 13. https://t.co/kgrQgZolMq
Hiding Places, the Asheville‑born indie rock trio now based in Brooklyn, will release their new album *The Secret To Good Living* on 3 April via Keeled Scales. The record follows the spontaneous single “Holy Roller” and is previewed by two tracks,...
Kim Gordon releases the title track and video for "Play Me" ahead of her third solo album arriving March 13, with a North American and European tour running April through July. https://t.co/KE9KYpWm5z
Elton John receives the Glenn Gould Prize on May 9 in Toronto, with performances by Diana Krall, The Beaches, Ron Sexsmith, Jeremy Dutcher, Emily D'Angelo, Ryan Wang, and LOONY. https://t.co/LuzHigb6fK
Australian singer‑songwriter Jael has signed a recording deal with Capitol Records and released her debut single, “Prisoner of Love.” The track fuses classic R&B instrumentation with raw, vulnerable lyrics about love, longing, and emotional tethering. Jael’s delicate yet soaring vocal...
Goldenvoice announces Head Trip, a one-time two-night event in Indio this October. Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Four Tet, and more on one stage with no overlapping sets. https://t.co/nL4Mb2YZ5W
Romeo announce their debut album 'Deja Vu Letters', nine tracks of vintage-inspired hard rock arriving May 29. Pre-save is live now. https://t.co/I0D5Sr4eX1
New York artist Ali Genevich, under the solo moniker untitled freak, has released "hammerhead shark," the final single from her debut EP 7 Circles, which arrives this Friday. The track, described as a stream-of-consciousness piece, delves into personal values and...
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
LYLVC release "Starless" featuring Bobby Amaru of Saliva, a raw and unflinching single about surviving the darkest moments. Out now via Judge & Jury Records. https://t.co/AQvpHMCcnW
March 10, 2026 saw a flood of new music releases spanning hip‑hop, indie rock, and experimental pop. Highlights include a double‑album from Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE and Surf Gang, Modest Mouse’s first track since 2021, and Thundercat’s collaboration with Willow. Veteran...
AI‑generated actor Tilly Norwood, created by Xicoia, has released a new single and music video titled “Take the Lead.” The video, produced with a mix of off‑the‑shelf AI tools and proprietary performance‑capture, claims involvement of 18 real humans and uses...
Is Hollywood ready for Kanye West again? His SoFi Stadium show may be the test https://t.co/FvjT5B0eSQ
