Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record-Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake’s album *Iceman* has pushed his cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 to 41, just one week behind Morgan Wallen’s 42‑week male‑artist record. If the album stays atop next week, the two will share the record. The rapper also set a Hot 100 milestone with 42 simultaneous chart entries.
Hayley Williams Brings Out Noah Kahan at Nashville Show
Hayley Williams capped her Nashville hometown run with a surprise duet, inviting folk‑pop singer Noah Kahan to perform his new track “Downfall.” She also brought emerging act Total Wife onstage for “Parachute” and debuted her Power Snatch project with Daniel James, unveiling the EP’s “DMs.” The concert marked the final show before announcing additional “Hayley Williams Show” dates in Brazil, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, and New York’s Forest Hills Stadium.
Vince Staples Pushes Back After YouTube Restricts “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Vince Staples is contesting YouTube’s decision to place an age restriction on his new music video “Blackberry Marmalade.” The rapper used his X account to tell adults to share the video with younger fans, arguing that the content conveys essential...
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Stop Doing This Until The Day I Die'
German thrash legends KREATOR released their sixteenth studio album “Krushers Of The World” in January, recorded with longtime producer Jens Bogren and artwork by Zbigniew Bielak. Frontman Mille Petrozza told Full Metal Jackie that the band spaces releases every four to five...
Phoenix James Explores Solitude & Longing On New Single ‘Company’
Phoenix James, the Alabama‑born, Miami‑raised singer‑songwriter, drops her new single “Company,” the lead track from her forthcoming debut EP Teeth. Co‑produced with longtime collaborator Abner Dennis, the song delves into the duality of solitude—sensual yet yearning for another’s presence. Teeth, slated for...
Kuleeangee Detail New EP ‘Love & Affection’
Scots‑in‑London duo Kuleeangee announced their upcoming EP “Love & Affection,” slated for release on May 27 via Underplay Recordings. The pair—Glasgow‑born Keshav Kanabar and Edinburgh’s Duncan Grant—blend electronic beats with live instrumentation, aiming for a club‑ready sound with pop sensibilities....
The Huntress and Holder of Hands Return with Protest Single “Doctrine”
MorganEve Swain’s project The Huntress and Holder of Hands released “Doctrine,” the second single from the forthcoming album Babylon, slated for a June 5 launch. Written in 2017, the protest‑song‑turned‑anthem reflects Swain’s personal loss and current political climate. Babylon was recorded...
The Hobknobs – “Easier Listening”
The Hobknobs, a new indie pop duo formed by Arie van Vilet of Lewsberg and Yaël Dekker of The Klittens, released their debut single “Easier Listening” ahead of the full album. The track features breezy, stripped‑back arrangements that recall the...
ALBUM REVIEW: Paisley Field’s ‘Are U Mad At Me’ Is an Instant Country Classic
Paisley Field’s debut album “Are U Mad At Me” fuses traditional country storytelling with hyper‑pop production, earning the reviewer’s label of an instant country classic. The ten‑track record blends nostalgia, queer‑focused lyrics, and aggressive beats, echoing pioneers like Patrick Haggerty...
‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway
Rachel Zegler, fresh off an Olivier Award for her London performance, will reprise the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagined ‘Evita’ on Broadway next spring. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, will open at an unnamed Shubert theatre, bringing the pop‑star‑styled musical...
The Itch: “Whenever Stuff Is Bad, All You Can Cling Onto Is Having as Good a Time as You Can...
British duo The Itch, formed by Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie, released their debut album “It’s The Hope That Kills You” on Fiction Records. The record fuses post‑punk, indie, electronic and dance‑floor elements while delivering politically tinged lyrics about global...
“Time Is Short and I Have Things that I Need to Make Before I Die”: Kristoffer Rygg Won’t Discuss the...
Norwegian avant‑garde band Ulver has issued their 14th full‑length, *Neverland*, a semi‑improvised, wordless album that abandons the synth‑pop structures of recent releases. Frontman Kristoffer Rygg describes the record as a therapeutic response to internal band tensions and the 2024 death...
ZULI – The Screaming Abdabs
ZULI has dropped the EP *The Screaming Abdabs*, branding it the most aggressive work in his catalog. The record foregoes traditional mastering, instead layering saturation and clipping to make distortion the core architecture. Tracks blend club‑oriented rhythms with breakcore intensity,...
Dogs in a Pile Debut The Meters, Allen Toussaint and Stevie Wonder Covers in New Orleans
Dogs in a Pile performed a midnight set at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre, debuting three new covers—The Meters’ “Cabbage Alley,” Allen Toussaint’s “Last Train,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Love Having You Around.” The set also featured fan favorites like “Unfocused,” “The...
TARJA TURUNEN: 'It's Hard' For Me To Listen To Early NIGHTWISH Albums 'Because I Do Not Like How I Sound...
In a Metal Addiction interview, former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen admitted she finds it difficult to listen to her early Nightwish records, saying she dislikes how her voice sounds on albums like Oceanborn and Angels Fall First. She highlighted the ballad “Swanheart” as a...
SUUNS Align With Kelman Duran For Surprise Album
Canadian post‑punk collective SUUNS teamed with LA producer Kelman Duran to release a surprise album. The record, recorded during a Montreal winter and mixed in February, marks SUUNS' first release since 2024's The Breaks. The collaboration fuses dub low‑end, fractal...
Southbank Centre Announces Line-Up For South Asian Sounds
The Southbank Centre has unveiled the full programme for its South Asian Sounds festival, running July 1‑5 as part of its 75th‑anniversary celebrations. Events will span the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room, featuring established stars such as...
Whisper Dish – Money Home
Whisper Dish’s new single “Money Home,” featured on the 2026 album “The Desert Wind,” channels a nostalgic 1990s groove while nodding to psychedelic acts like Jagwar Ma and Primal Scream. The track’s production blends retro rock textures with modern electronic...
Dave Matthews Pens New Song for ‘Papertown’
Dave Matthews has written an original song titled “Papertown” for a documentary about the town of Canton, North Carolina. The track, released in the film’s teaser, features vocals by country singer Sierra Ferrell and fiddle work from Sara Watkins of...
Robyn Links With CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso To Re-Work ‘Blow My Mind’
Robyn re‑imagines her two‑decade‑old track ‘Blow My Mind’ for the Sexistential album, framing it from a motherhood viewpoint. She teams up with Argentine duo CA7RIEL and producer Paco Amoroso to deliver a Latin‑infused remix. The release is supported by a...
Thrash Legend CHUCK BILLY To Release Memoir About His Life Pre- And Post-Cancer Diagnosis
Testament frontman Chuck Billy announced a two‑part memoir, *Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy*, slated for release on November 10 through Permuted Press. The book splits into an “Old Testament” chronicling the Bay Area thrash scene and...
The Menzingers Announce New Album ‘Everything I Ever Saw’
The Menzingers announced their ninth studio album, “Everything I Ever Saw,” set for a July 17 release on Epitaph Records. Frontman Tom May describes the record as a hard‑won hope born from two decades of friendship and global uncertainty. The...
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Drivin' & Cryin' Scatter Memories Across 'Crushing Flowers'
The article revisits Drivin' & Cryin's 1987 major‑label debut, Whisper Tames the Lion, highlighting its eclectic mix of indie‑rock, southern chords, and hair‑metal flair. It frames the album’s release within the golden era of college radio, when DJs curated eclectic...
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to Perform the National Anthem at the Kentucky Derby, Welcome Jason Isbell and Zac Brown...
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band will sing the National Anthem at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, followed by the Louisville Cardinal Marching Band’s rendition of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The band recently teamed...
ILLENIUM, Disco Lines Headlining Disco Presents’ Freaky Deaky: The Revival
Disco Presents unveiled the Freaky Deaky 2026: The Revival lineup, featuring headliners ILLENIUM, Disco Lines, and Crankdat, for its Halloween‑themed electronic music festival. The two‑day event will run Oct. 30‑31 at the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas, and promises...
Spotify CEO: The Answer to Too Much Music Is... More Music
Spotify disclosed its catalog has swelled to 250 million tracks, roughly 2.5 times earlier estimates, as AI‑generated songs flood the platform. The surge contributed to a weak revenue outlook that sent the stock down 13.4 % after the earnings call. Co‑CEO Gustav Söderström framed...
Exodus Mainman Gary Holt on His Singer Situation, Cartel Violence, and What He Listens to in the Car
Exodus released their latest thrash effort, Goliath, after re‑hiring former frontman Rob Dukes following Steve "Zetro" Souza’s 2025 departure. Guitarist Gary Holt explained the singer shuffle as a personal, not performance‑based decision, and highlighted his eclectic listening habits, from Michael...
The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, April 2026
Dave Sumner’s April 2026 Bandcamp roundup spotlights a wave of trio‑centric jazz releases that span continents and styles. The list features Jasper Høiby’s hopeful 3Elements trio, Hilary Geddes’s lyrical quartet, and Lucía Boffo’s Argentine‑German fusion, among others, underscoring both classic post‑bop...
The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, April 2026
Bandcamp’s April 2026 roundup spotlights a diverse set of field‑recording releases, from Annea Lockwood’s 50th‑anniversary remaster of *World Rhythms* to the accidental 18‑hour warehouse capture *Sub Jam*. The collection includes emotionally charged works like Yann Novak’s *Meadowsweet* redux, ecological soundscapes such as Magdaléna Manderlová’s *Kozmické louky*, and...
David Byrne Releases “¿Cuál Es La Razón?” And Shares the Stage with St. Vincent
David Byrne has issued a new Spanish‑language version of his song “What Is The Reason For It?” titled “¿Cuál Es La Razón?” as part of his album *Who Is The Sky?*. The track, produced by the Mexican Institute of Sound...
Moe. Add Mishawaka Amphitheatre Dates
Jam band moe. announced a two‑night residency at Colorado’s Mishawaka Amphitheatre on August 21‑22, marking their first shows at the outdoor venue since 2024. Their debut at the Mishawaka dates back to 2004, when they headlined alongside Keller Williams. The band recently...
Jason Aldean Heads Down a Familiar Dirt Road on ‘Songs About Us’
Jason Aldean’s new album *Songs About Us* follows his polarizing 2023 single “Try That in a Small Town” but steers clear of overt politics, returning to familiar country motifs of rural pride, bar‑stools and diesel‑truck romance. The record leans heavily...
Black Swan Network Announce The Early Music Vol. 1
Will Cullen Hart, co‑founder of the Elephant 6 collective, left behind a trove of unfinished recordings that have been assembled into Black Swan Network’s *The Early Music Vol. 1*. The Elephant 6 community rallied to finish the tracks, blending material from the 2000...
Track Premiere: 9 Dead – “Parasite”
New Jersey deathcore outfit 9 Dead has dropped its latest single, “Parasite,” a raw, anger‑driven track that showcases the band’s signature slam brutality. The release follows an aggressive touring push, with the quartet completing a 12‑country European run that marks...
The New York Philharmonic Gives Gustavo Dudamel a Warm Welcome
Gustavo Dudamel conducted the New York Philharmonic’s spring gala at David Geffen Hall, delivering a 90‑minute performance that blended classic and contemporary works. His kinetic style—arms soaring, baton flashing—energized the orchestra and captivated the audience. After the concert, Dudamel expressed...
DREAMSCAPES – ‘Tales of A Wanderer’
Dreamscapes, a Birmingham‑based jazz collective led by guitarist Julien Durand, has released its debut full‑length album, Tales of A Wanderer, on 17 April 2026. Produced by Snowpoet’s Chris Hyson and backed by Arts Council England, the record fuses contemporary jazz with electronic...
Beach Boys Set More Than 40 World Tour Dates for the Summer
The Beach Boys announced a 40‑plus‑date world tour, their first major trek since longtime member Bruce Johnston departed after more than six decades. Kicking off in early May on the U.S. East Coast, the itinerary spans the United States, Canada,...
Tomora’s ‘Come Closer’ Is a Perfect Collision of Styles
Tomora, the new collaborative project of Chemical Brothers co‑founder Tom Rowlands and Norwegian singer‑songwriter Aurora, has released its debut album *Come Closer*. The record fuses techno, trip‑hop, euphoric house and psychedelic textures, giving Aurora a platform to stretch beyond her Scandipop roots. Their...
Paul Weller’s New Live Compilation Is Dazzling
Paul Weller’s new double‑album *Weller at the BBC, Vol. 2* compiles live BBC radio sessions recorded between 2008 and 2024. The set showcases acoustic reinterpretations of recent solo material, high‑energy renditions of classic Jam and Style Council songs, and a diverse...
NYT Names Taylor Swift, Jay‑Z, Bad Bunny Among 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
The New York Times released an unranked list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, featuring Taylor Swift, Jay‑Z, Bad Bunny and a host of legacy icons. The roster, compiled from hundreds of expert ballots, underscores the cross‑generational impact of these writers on U.S....
Gun Outfit Share Whiplash
Gun Outfit has unveiled a new single, “Process and Reality,” as a preview of an upcoming double album. The track was captured in a single take, allowing the band’s chemistry to unfold organically. Listeners experience a dynamic, ember‑like progression that...
Guy Clark’s ‘Old No. 1’ Revisited By Americana’s Best
Guy Clark’s 1975 debut *Old No. 1* has become a songwriting touchstone, inspiring generations of Americana artists. To mark its 50th anniversary, Truly Handmade Records—an imprint of Guy Clark LLC—has issued *Old No. 1: Revisited*, a track‑by‑track tribute featuring younger stars like...
The Reds, Pinks and Purples
Glenn Donaldson, the ever‑evolving force behind The Reds, Pinks & Purples, drops his first full‑length album, Acknowledge Kindness, on Fire Records in 2026. The record deepens his signature melancholy pop, drawing on 80s‑era 4AD and Rough Trade vibes while citing...
Sully – Model Collapse Remix / Proof
UK jungle veteran Sully released a new version of his track “Model Collapse” alongside an original cut titled “Proof.” The Basic Rhythm remix trims the original’s chaos, deepens the bass and heightens tension, while “Proof” blends skippy rhythms with aggressive...
Cinder Well Announces “A Blooming Body” & Shares ‘While the Womb Screams Silently’
American indie artist Amelia Baker, known as Cinder Well, announced her sophomore album A Blooming Body, slated for release on July 17 through Hen House Studios. The lead single, While the Womb Screams Silently, dropped today with an accompanying video...
Darren Hayman and Friends Cover Jonathan Richman
British indie songwriter Darren Hayman teamed with fellow UK pop musicians to release a bluegrass rendition of a Jonathan Richman song. The cover appears as a bonus track on the 2008 LP "Hayman, Watkins, Trout and Lee" issued by Fortuna...
How the Members of Broken Social Scene Found One Another Again
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene has returned with "Remember the Humans," their first full‑length album in nine years. The record reunites founding members and longtime collaborators, including producer David Newfeld, who last worked with the band two decades ago....
Jonathan Williger’s OUTSIDE TIME Elevates Your Creative Life
Jonathan Williger has improved my scene-world-life and his rising experimental music label OUTSIDE TIME can improve yours https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/always-coming-home
New Releases Spotlight: Jura, Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit
In today's newsletter: ML Buch features on Jura's hallucinatory new single, plus new releases from Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit, and more https://t.co/9OM8HDmqan https://t.co/Nx1vks8xIQ
Saint Clair Make Their Mark with Debut Single “Too Young To Notice”
London indie quartet Saint Clair launched their career with the debut single “Too Young To Notice,” released through Black Butter Records. The track showcases a minimalist approach that balances fragile vocals with bursts of distorted guitar, reflecting the band’s “songs over...
Mingus Honors Duke on Ellington’s Death Year
Duke's birthday. Nobody ever paid a greater tribute to him than Charles Mingus who wrote this one on the year of Ellington's death. https://t.co/GBaNvq9ATS