Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The tragedy was reported by multiple outlets, confirming the location and cause of death.
Body Of Work – Album by Edward Skeletrix
Edward Skeletrix dropped his highly experimental underground‑rap album *Body Of Work* on May 1, 2026. The 26‑track record leans into deliberate monotony, with a recurring title theme—variations of “Art Is Sucking The Life Out Of Me.” Critics note the album feels more like a subversive art installation than a conventional record, polarizing listeners who either embrace or reject its stark aesthetic. Its unconventional sequencing and minimalist energy mark a bold departure in the genre.
Video Premiere: Mind Incision – ‘Y.W.A. War’
Denver deathcore band Mind Incision returns after two years with the new single “Y.W.A. War.” The track blends heavy deathcore, metalcore, and nü‑metal elements and is paired with a half‑performance, half‑story video depicting a post‑AI apocalypse. Vocalist Jason Neil says...
Essential Releases, May 1, 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s May 1 2026 Essential Releases roundup spotlights a diverse slate of new albums, from Dolphin Hyperspace’s free‑jazz fusion "ECHOLOCATION" to KLONNS’s hardcore‑laden "G.A.M.E.S". The selections highlight collaborations with Grammy‑winning musicians, concept‑driven storytelling, and genre‑bending production across indie labels like M25,...
"Welcome to the Carnival of Sin." Corpse-Painted Nuns, Sparklers and Songs About Sex: Controversial Metallers Dogma Return to the UK
Dogma, the corpse‑painted nun metal act, kicked off its debut UK headline tour at Wolverhampton’s KK’s Steel Mill on 30 April 2026 to a sold‑out house. Despite a 2025 scandal in which three original members left alleging manipulation and formed Vindicta, the...
JPEGMAFIA Launches New Album ‘EXPERIMENTAL RAP’
JPEGMAFIA, the Los Angeles provocateur known for abrasive, politically charged sound, will release his ninth studio album, 'EXPERIMENTAL RAP', on May 21. The record follows a two‑year hiatus and continues his habit of self‑producing every track, giving him full creative control...
Rose White Returns With Sophomore EP ‘A Night With A Sazerac’
Polish‑born singer Rose White has dropped her sophomore EP, “A Night With A Sazerac,” marking her most self‑assured songwriting to date. The record blends breezy jazz, pop, soul and a Latin twist, with the title track highlighted as an emotional...
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drop Dead' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Boosting The Cure
Olivia Rodrigo's single "drop dead" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, her fourth career debut at the summit. The song’s six‑version release strategy and a Coachella performance helped push the track, while a lyric nod to The Cure sent...
SPOTLIGHT: Emily Nenni Steps Out with Newfound Confidence on ‘Movin’ Shoes’
Emily Nenni, the Nashville‑born alt‑country singer‑songwriter, released her fourth LP, Movin’ Shoes, today on New West Records. The 13‑track album follows 2024’s Drive & Cry and reflects a period of personal growth and artistic confidence. Nenni launched the record with a cross‑country...
How the Vinyl Revival Fills the Gaps Streaming Left Behind
Vinyl sales have rebounded for 19 straight years, reaching $2.1 billion in 2025 and projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2034. In the United States, revenue surpassed $1 billion last year, driven largely by Gen Z seeking tactile, algorithm‑free listening experiences. Internationally, records serve...
Modern Holiday Share Beware the Robots
Brooklyn‑based band Modern Holiday is releasing its self‑titled debut album on May 14, featuring the AI‑themed single “Beware the Robots.” The track pairs power‑pop production—snappy drums, warm guitars, and sharp vocal delivery—with a cautionary message about artificial intelligence’s growing influence. By...
What Is the Reason BTS Still Sits Atop Their Media Throne?
South Korean supergroup BTS returned after a two‑year hiatus with their first full‑length album, ARIRANG, delivering 739.1 million on‑demand audio streams in its debut week—the largest first‑week total of 2026. The comeback was amplified by a free concert in Seoul streamed...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Southern Rock?
Southern Rock’s defining “Big Four” are the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and R.E.M., each shaping the genre’s sound and legacy. The Allmans pioneered dual‑guitar improvisations in the early 1970s, while Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered iconic anthems like “Free Bird” and...
Chase & Status to Feature as Characters in New James Bond Game, 007: First Light
IO Interactive announced that British drum‑and‑bass duo Chase & Status will appear as themselves in the upcoming James Bond video game 007: First Light. The game, slated for a May 27, 2026 launch on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, continues the franchise’s tradition of...
Long-Time Rainbow Disco Club Resident Sisi Has Died Aged 46
International DJ Tetsuyoshi Kisisita, known as Sisi, died on April 22, 2026 at age 46 after a cerebral haemorrhage. A resident of Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club (RDC) since the early 2010s, he built a reputation as a record‑digging tastemaker and...
Ninajirachi Was Never a Club Kid – Her Rise to EDM Stardom Made Her One
Australian producer Nina Wilson, known as Ninajirachi, has transitioned from a decade‑long home‑studio career to international EDM stardom. Her 2025 album *I Love My Computer* received critical acclaim and amassed millions of streams, leading to headline tours across Europe, the...
The Blackout Announce ‘Hope’ 15th Anniversary Performance
British rock outfit The Blackout announced a one‑night, 360° immersive concert on August 21 at CultVR in Cardiff. The event marks the 15th anniversary of their 2011 album “Hope,” featuring live renditions of tracks such as “Higher & Higher” and...
Track-by-Track: Rua Rí on His Excellent Irish Folk Debut Album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life
Irish folk singer‑songwriter Seán Damery, performing as Rua Rí, released his debut album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life on Soft Boy Records. Produced by Kean Kavanagh, the record draws on his hometown of Cobh, Cork, and blends traditional storytelling...
Older, Sadder, Better: American Football Leans In On ‘LP4’
American Football’s fourth studio album, *LP4*, arrives as the band’s third release since reuniting in 2014. Co‑produced by Sonny DiPerri, the record pushes the group’s signature emo‑rock sound into darker, more experimental territory, featuring eight‑minute slow‑burns and heavier textures. Lyrically, frontman...
“Sounds of the Universe Crying”: This Pop Icon’s Label Wanted a Pop Solo Album. He Gave Them a Prog Record...
In 1977 Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates recorded his first solo album, Sacred Songs, with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp as producer and collaborator. RCA feared the avant‑garde material would jeopardize Hall’s pop trajectory and ordered the project shelved. After...
Behind “Turn The Lights Off” By Justė
The 2025 revival of “Turn The Lights Off” turned a 15‑year‑old catalog hit into a modern success. By leveraging a TikTok meme and a high‑intensity artist‑development program for Lithuanian DJ Justė, the campaign generated 1 billion radio plays and 37 million Spotify...
Nia Archives to Support Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026
All Points East (APE) has added rising UK artist Nia Archives to the support bill for the Jorja Smith and Tems co‑headlining day on 21 August 2026. Archives will use the slot to showcase material from her forthcoming second album, slated for...
Spencer Cullum :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
British‑born pedal steel guitarist Spencer Cullum, now based in Nashville, has turned his Coin Collection album series into a multi‑textural exploration of personal identity and the planet’s deteriorating climate. The first installment arrived in 2021, enlisting a rotating cast of...
Tales of Festival 2026 Will Have Live Performances by Hanako Oku and DEEN
Bandai Namco announced that Tales of Festival 2026 will take place at Yokohama Buntai on July 4‑5, featuring live performances by singers Hanako Oku and the pop group DEEN. Oku will appear on July 4, performing the opening and ending themes of Tales...
Placebo Share ‘Re:Created Version’ of Classic ‘Lady Of The Flowers’
Placebo has unveiled a reworked version of “Lady Of The Flowers,” the latest teaser from RE:CREATED, a full‑album reimagining of their 1996 debut. The new track features heavier production, higher‑pitched vocals and additional instrumentation drawn from the original master tapes....
Remembering When an Alan Parsons Project Instrumental Became an NBA Arena Anthem in 1984
Alan Parsons’ 1982 instrumental “Sirius”, originally an intro to “Eye In The Sky”, was adopted by Chicago Bulls PA announcer Tommy Davis in 1984 to cue the home team’s lineup. The timing coincided with Michael Jordan’s rookie season, turning the...
"If Willie Clancy Festival and All Together Now Had a Baby" - New Festival Kicks Off in West Cork This...
The inaugural Anam Cara Arts festival launches in West Cork over the May Bank Holiday weekend, offering an invite‑only experience for roughly 300 guests. Organized as a non‑profit arts collective, attendees pay a fee that is reinvested into future editions...
50 Years Ago: Alan Parsons' Bold Start on 'Tales of Mystery'
Alan Parsons, fresh from engineering hits like Abbey Road and The Dark Side of the Moon, teamed up with fellow studio veteran Eric Woolfson to launch the Alan Parsons Project. Their debut, the Poe‑inspired concept album *Tales of Mystery and Imagination*, was...
Ama Flips The Perspective On New Single ‘So…’
London‑based singer‑songwriter Ama, formerly known as Ama Lou, has released her new single “So…” through ISO Supremacy and PULSE Records. The track follows her 2023 debut album “I Came Home Late” and the 2022 comeback single “My Girl,” continuing the narrative...
AZ Releases New Single “Uniqueness” Ahead of ‘Doe Or Die III’
Brooklyn rapper AZ has dropped the single “Uniqueness,” the lead track from his upcoming album *Doe Or Die III*. The album, slated for May 8, 2026, will close the trilogy that began with his 1995 debut. Produced by Mike N Keys, the track...
Nick Grant and BJ The Chicago Kid Link Up for “Back Up”
Acclaimed lyricist Nick Grant has released the single “Back Up,” featuring six‑time Grammy nominee BJ The Chicago Kid. The track is the lead‑off from Grant’s forthcoming ten‑track album *Smile*, slated for a May 15, 2026 release. *Smile* assembles heavyweight collaborators such as...
Halsey Releases Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Great Impersonator’
Halsey has issued a deluxe edition of her 2024 album *The Great Impersonator*, adding seven previously unreleased tracks. The new songs range from grungy guitar work on “Lucid” to 00s‑style pop on “Alice of The Upper Class” and acoustic numbers...
North West Debuts New EP ‘N0rth4evr’
Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West has dropped her debut EP “N0rth4evr,” accompanied by a high‑concept video for the title track directed by Ty Akimoto and Mack Ishida. The eight‑track collection blends hyper‑pop, trap, and Japanese‑inspired melodies, featuring songs like “H0w...
Add to Playlist: The Snarling Irish Folk of Madra Salach and the Week’s Best New Tracks
Irish folk‑rock outfit Madra Salach released its debut EP *It’s a Hell of an Age*, delivering a feral blend of traditional reels, techno‑driven builds and a Liam Gallagher‑style vocal punch. The band’s reinterpretations of classics like “Spancil Hill” sit alongside original...
Angel in Plainclothes
Angelo De Augustine’s new album *Angel in Plainclothes* dropped on May 1, 2026 via Asthmatic Kitty, earning an 8/10 rating from Under the Radar. The record showcases his signature intimate, confessional songwriting while expanding his sonic palette with Beatles‑esque strings and lush...
3 British Bands From the 1960s That Shaped Oasis
Oasis’s 2025 stadium tour sparked a resurgence that culminated in the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A new article traces that momentum back to three 1960s British acts that shaped the Gallagher brothers’ sound. The Beatles supplied...
Festival News: Music Bank to Debut in Barcelona
Music Bank, the flagship K‑pop showcase produced by KBS and Korean Power, will make its European debut in Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 12 September 2026. The event, headlined by ATEEZ and ENHYPEN, will accommodate 56,000 fans, making it...
Famed NY Bassist, 67
Renowned jazz bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa, longtime collaborator with pianist Kenny Barron, died unexpectedly at 67. Born in Osaka, Kitagawa moved to the United States in 1988 and became a fixture of New York’s jazz scene. He performed and recorded with...
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils 65-Date ‘Unraveled’ World Tour Starting Sep 25
Olivia Rodrigo announced a 65‑date ‘Unraveled’ world tour that begins on September 25 in Hartford, Connecticut, to promote her third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.” The tour, promoted by Live Nation, includes a...
How Francophone Afropop Became A Diasporic Force
Francophone Afropop, a hybrid of Congolese rumba, Caribbean zouk and Western pop, has moved from a niche diaspora scene to a dominant force on French charts over the past two decades. Digital platforms like TikTok have amplified early hits such...
Miss Bashful’s New Album ‘Glamour Snobby’ Is A Riot
Berlin‑based rave‑pop provocateur Miss Bashful has released her new album “Glamour Snobby.” The nine‑track, 21‑minute record blends fashion flamboyance with Berlin’s high‑energy club sound. Guest artists such as Princess Superstar, GDA, Luca Eck, and CHRIST DILLINGER appear on the project....
Mathilda Homer Shares Touching New Ode ‘Cathedral Walls’
Mathilda Homer has returned with the piano‑driven single “Cathedral Walls,” an ode to her fiancé and longtime collaborator Isaac Waddington. The track draws on Waddington’s childhood experience singing in cathedrals and captures the early rush of attraction between the pair....
Kneecap: Fenian Review | Alexis Petridis's Album of the Week
Irish rave‑rap trio Kneecap released their new album Fenian, a more ruminative record that swaps the urban grit of 2024’s Fine Art for bucolic, off‑grid reflections. The release follows a turbulent two‑year period that saw the band accused of displaying...
Against The Current Announce UK/EU Headline Tour
American pop‑rock band Against The Current announced a 23‑date UK/EU headline tour, Till Death & Back, slated for October‑November 2026. The itinerary covers seven countries and follows the release of their new single “Heavenly,” marking the group’s 15th‑year anniversary. Tickets...
Your April Playlist Is Here
The Tuesday Quarterly (tQ) subscriber perk this month is a curated playlist spanning roughly five hours and featuring about 50 artists ranging from Squarepusher to Madonna. A guest playlist curated by filmmaker Mark Jenkin adds an interview on his sonic influences....
MusicNSW Unveils Inaugural Ambassadors
MusicNSW, the NSW trade body for contemporary music, announced its inaugural Ambassador Program featuring six independent artists—Alex The Astronaut, Jamaica Moana, Jannah Beth, Jem Siow, Zeppelin Hamilton, and Zoe Catterall. The program coincides with a brand refresh and a new website that centralises grants, job...
Watch: Jim Moray – The Nightingale (Live At The Arch)
Jim Moray has launched his new album Gallants and is promoting it with a live‑streamed performance of the traditional ballad "The Nightingale" on May 3. The concert, filmed at the historic 140‑year‑old Arch studio in Southport, will be free on YouTube,...
Tracks of the Week: Opus Kink, Greg Mendez, Cusk, Knitting, Real Farmer
Indie‑focused site Indie Is Not a Genre highlighted five new releases that illustrate the scene’s growing diversity. Opus Kink’s sprawling, horn‑laden single “The Head Tree” pushes experimental boundaries, while Greg Mendez’s stripped‑back “No Evil” leans into alt‑country melancholy. Debut act...
Why a CBS News Veteran's New YouTube Show Could Be a Model for the Future
Veteran CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason is launching “Alchemy,” a biweekly YouTube series that dives into the creative process of musicians, authors, artists and filmmakers. The show, produced from his Manhattan apartment, gives Mason full ownership of the content while...
MILI’s Cosmic New Song ‘Elephant’ Brings in Joe Satriani, Vinnie Colaiuta, James Genus and Jeff Babko
Indian singer‑songwriter MILI has released the single “Elephant,” enlisting guitar legend Joe Satriani, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist James Genus and keyboardist Jeff Babko. The track fuses Kerala‑inspired imagery with Satriani’s melodic rock guitar, marking his first collaboration with an Indian vocalist. Produced with...
TheBoyShadow Share Curious New Track ‘Bliss Being’
Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney’s new project TheBoyShadow has dropped its second song, “Bliss Being.” The track diverges sharply from the band’s debut “Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning,” favoring intricate electronics, bright melodies, and ethereal atmospheres....