Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record‑Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake is closing in on Morgan Wallen’s record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, according to The Source. Forbes adds that this also matches Adele’s historic tally of debut‑at‑number‑one singles.
Kotrell Wants To Document Love
Nigerian artist Kotrell, originally known for Afro‑fusion rap, has shifted to soulful R&B, drawing inspiration from Ed Sheeran. His 2024 debut album "And Everything In Between" expands on the love themes introduced in his 2023 and 2024 EPs, documenting romance, heartbreak, and self‑love. The record features tracks such as "Deserve It," which questions the cultural myth that love must endure pain, and "Love Me Slow," which advocates patience and empathy. Critical response highlights Kotrell’s lyrical honesty and his role in elevating Nigeria’s R&B scene.
AndTEAM's Sales Surge Continues with “We on Fire”
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Newcastle Duo Lots of Hands Share New Single ‘Grapevine’
Newcastle‑based art‑pop duo lots of hands have dropped their new single “grapevine,” marking their first release since the 2023 debut LP “into a pretty room.” The track is described as a dreamy, melancholic soundscape with hushed guitars, reverberant drums and...
Your Favorite Toy
Foo Fighters have dropped their twelfth studio album, Your Favorite Toy, marking a gritty return after a turbulent four‑year period that included drummer Taylor Hawkins' death and frontman Dave Grohl’s public controversies. The record leans heavily on distorted guitars and...
Get To Know… Sean Solomon
Sean Solomon, an experimental animator‑musician, explains how he uses hand‑drawn cartoons to present serious lyrical themes in an approachable way. He views his work as an art project rather than a conventional band, integrating live performances with a portable VHS...
Kneecap Share Moving Short Film for 'Irish Goodbye' Featuring Kae Tempest Ahead of FENIAN Album
Belfast hip‑hop trio Kneecap is set to release their new album *FENIAN* on May 1 through Heavenly Recordings, accompanied by a 12‑minute short film titled “Irish Goodbye.” The film, directed by Thomas James and starring Irish actors such as Liam Cunningham and Deirdre O’Kane,...
NCT’s Taeyong Sets May 18 Release for Debut Solo Album “WYLD”
NCT leader Taeyong will release his first full-length solo album, WYLD, on May 18. The 10‑track record is written by the artist on every song and composed on nine, marking a deepening of his personal brand beyond the group’s activities.
‘A False Narrative Around a Paedophile’: Michael Jackson Biopic Criticised by Leaving Neverland Director
The new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been sharply criticized by Dan Reed, the filmmaker behind the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. Reed argues the film sanitizes Jackson’s alleged child‑sex abuse, portraying accusers as liars and omitting...
Super Sometimes Share Bouyant New Track ‘Learned My Lesson’
Super Sometimes released the pop‑punk single “Learned My Lesson,” a track co‑written with Hot Mulligan’s Chris Freeman that blends early‑2000s catchiness with synth‑driven melodies. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album “Show The World What’s Underneath,” slated for...
Death Cab For Cutie Share Intricate New Track ‘Punching The Flowers’
Death Cab for Cutie released the new single “Punching The Flowers,” a twinkly, forward‑thinking emo track from their forthcoming album I Built You A Tower. Lead singer Ben Gibbard describes the song as confronting stagnation and the fear of venturing into...
Jeffrey Silverstein Signs to Full Time Hobby with New Single ‘Coming Back Around’
Portland‑based singer‑songwriter Jeffrey Silverstein has signed to UK indie label Full Time Hobby, debuting the partnership with the new single “Coming Back Around.” The track marks a deliberate shift in his songwriting, inspired by a cinematic narrative about returning to...
Disorienting Dread in the Works of Hannah Kendall
Hannah Kendall’s Composer Portrait opened Miller Theatre’s 2025/2026 season, performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble under Vimbayi Kaziboni. The program featured four recent works—*Tuxedo: Diving Bell 2*, *When flesh is pressed against the dark*, *Even sweetness can scratch the throat*, and...
Ghanaian Rap’s London Breakthrough Makes ‘Anything Possible’
Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie sold out London’s 5,000‑seat Royal Albert Hall on March 6, marking the first international edition of his "Rapperholic" show. Tickets vanished within a week, with a roughly even split between UK residents and fans from North...
Glasgow’s DOSS Share New Single ‘BIGFELLAFUNK’
Glasgow‑based duo DOSS has dropped their new single “BIGFELLAFUNK,” the lead track from an upcoming self‑titled EP. The song fuses DIY funk, saxophone riffs, and hardcore screamo with a horror‑movie aesthetic, delivering a scathing “eat the rich” narrative. Described as...
Metallica Announce Remastered Reissue of 1997 Album Reload, Featuring Never-Before-Heard Demos, Live Recordings and More
Metallica announced a remastered reissue of their 1997 quadruple‑Platinum album Reload, slated for June 26 via Blackened Recordings. The deluxe box set will bundle 15 CDs, four DVDs, double‑LPs, a seven‑inch single and a triple‑vinyl live album, featuring never‑released demos, rough...
Famed String Quartet Bows Out After 44 Years
Mexico’s Cuarteto Latinoamericano, a 44‑year‑old string quartet, will close its storied run with a farewell concert on May 9 at Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes. Since its 1982 founding, the ensemble has championed Latin American composers such as Villa‑Lobos, Revueltas,...
Bayonne – Oxygen
Bayonne released the single "Oxygen" in 2026, delivering a breezy blend of tropical synths and indie‑electronic pop. Critics praised its vibrant production and sing‑along vocal hooks, noting a clear summer‑ready vibe. The track adds to Bayonne's growing catalog and positions...
Arvo Pärt Gets a Goethe
Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, now 90, has been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal. The German cultural honor, traditionally given to literary and artistic figures, recognized Pärt’s decades‑long connection to Berlin after he sought refuge there in 1981. Award officials highlighted the...
Teens Are Skipping Release Week – Here’s Why the Music Industry Can’t Ignore It
MIDiA’s Q4 2025 survey shows only 24 % of teens listen to new music during its release week, while catalogue streaming continues to dominate consumption. Gen Z and Gen Alpha listeners prefer algorithm‑curated playlists and on‑demand discovery over traditional hype cycles. The trend signals...
Quentin Tolimieri – Monochromes II
Quentin Tolimieri’s new solo‑piano series *Monochromes II* abandons melody, harmony and rhythm to focus on pure tonal colour. Each piece repeats one or two pitches for minutes, allowing acoustic saturation and micro‑tonal overtones to emerge. The collection references minimal‑process pioneers such...
"When I Sing Twisted Sister Music, I'm Like a Steamroller. I'ma Beast. I'm Out of Control." Twisted Sister's Sebastian Bach...
Twisted Sister announced that former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach will replace retiring frontman Dee Snider. Bach flew to New York for a two‑day secret rehearsal before being offered the role, and guitarist Jay Jay French praised his performance despite his own medical issues....
Phantom Limb Announce “Passage of Time: The Music of Michael F. Hunt”
Phantom Limb’s new release, *Passage of Time: The Music of Michael F. Hunt*, arrives on June 19 as the first commercial recording of the Indiana‑born composer’s early output. The three‑piece set captures works written between 1980 and 1985, a period...
Edge of Memories Soundtrack Preview Album Released on Spotify and Apple Music Featuring Five Tracks
Nacon and Midgar Studio have launched the "Edge of Memories Original Game Soundtrack – Discovery Edition," a five‑track preview album now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and other services. The EP showcases compositions by Cédric Menendez, Mariam Abounnasr and...
Michael Harrison
American pianist and composer Michael Harrison, whose family lineage includes distinguished mathematicians, died at 67. His early exposure to mathematics led him to explore Indian raga and the pure tuning system of just intonation while studying at the University of...
The Melbourne Legacy: Season 2 Interviewed
Melbourne’s new indie quintet Season 2, formed in 2024 from members of Phil & The Tiles and other local acts, released their debut album *Power Of Now* after recording it in just a weekend. The record mixes serrated post‑punk with breezy jangle‑pop, featuring layered...
American Football — LP4
American Football released their fourth studio album, LP4, on May 1, 2026 via Polyvinyl Records. The record pushes the band’s signature atmospheric emo sound into grander territory, featuring synth‑pop touches and an eight‑minute cathartic epic. Lyrically, frontman Mike Kinsella reflects...
168: "Best of You" Vs. "Like a Stone" (W/Pat Finnerty!)
In this episode the hosts Todd, Lena, and guest Pat Finnerty debate the merits of Foo Fighters’ “Best of You” versus Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” using the songs as a springboard to reminisce about the 2000s rock era. They discuss...
CPH Artist Albert Hertz Turns Existential Doubt Into Something Comforting on “Actor”
Albert Hertz, a veteran of Copenhagen’s indie and art‑pop scene, releases his third solo single “Actor,” marking a strategic shift toward personal branding. The track blends warm indie melodies with existential lyrics that question the nature of self‑performance. Released on...
'I Call Them Bublé-Bies' - Singer Jokes Population Doubles After His Gigs
Michael Bublé will headline the Belsonic festival in Belfast’s Ormeau Park on July 1, marking his first performance in the city since 2019. The Canadian crooner is part of a summer outdoor tour across the UK and Republic of Ireland, where he...
‘You Didn’t Allow Us to Come, Now Here We Are’: Diljit Dosanjh on His Vancouver Concert Near Komagata Maru Site
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh headlined a record‑breaking concert at Vancouver’s BC Place on April 23, drawing about 55,000 fans – the largest Punjabi music show ever staged outside India. He highlighted the venue’s proximity to the historic Komagata Maru site, framing the event...
Pacha NY 2026 Lineup Expands Globally, Adds ZHU
With @ZHUmusic joining @Pacha New York, the new nightclub's 2026 lineup continues growing more globally diverse with artists representing Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the U.K. so far + two Pride Month offerings More on @Forbes: https://t.co/h9jJ3HdhZv
The Veils Announce Intimate Australian Tour and Debut New Single “Aurora” Ahead of “Fragile World”
UK‑NZ indie rock outfit The Veils announced a pair of intimate Australian headline shows in August at Melbourne’s Oxford Arts Factory and Northcote Social Club, coinciding with the release of new single “Aurora.” The track leads up to their forthcoming...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish has teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3D concert film that captures four nights of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour at Manchester’s Co‑op Live venue. The project, sparked by a suggestion from Cameron’s...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3‑D concert film captured over four nights at Manchester’s Co‑op Live during her Hit Me Hard And Soft world tour. The project employed new miniature 3‑D cameras to follow Eilish’s high‑energy performance and...
No Longer Detained by ICE, the Mariachi Brothers Will Perform with Kacey Musgraves in Texas
The Mariachi Brothers, a trio of teenage musicians from McAllen, Texas, were released from ICE detention after a two‑month hold and will now open for country star Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall on May 3‑5. Their detention sparked bipartisan criticism, with...
Worst Album of 2026 So Far
Azealia Banks, long absent from the mainstream, dropped an hour‑long ambient meditation album titled "Zenzealia." The record is built on repetitive synth drones, lengthy spoken‑word relaxation instructions, and recycled instrumental loops. Critics, including music commentator Anthony Fantano, argue the project...
Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy
Foo Fighters released their 12th studio album, *Your Favorite Toy*, marking the band’s shortest record at 36 minutes. The album introduces Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, as the new drummer, replacing Josh Freese after the death of longtime...
5 Seconds of Summer Confirm AU/NZ Tour Support
Australian‑born pop‑rock band 5 Seconds of Summer announced an October‑November 2026 tour across six major cities in Australia and New Zealand, supporting their sixth studio album *Everyone’s a Star!* which entered the charts at No. 1. The tour will feature fellow Australian...
Bang Bang Jet Away Turn Literary Legend Into a Wall of Sound on “Mishima”
Bang Bang Jet Away released the shoegaze single “Mishima” in April 2026, a track that leans heavily on atmospheric depth rather than conventional hooks. Inspired by Japanese author Yukio Mishima, the song uses layered guitars and deliberate pacing to evoke the writer’s dramatic legacy....
Why Country Music's Next Chapter May Involve Turntables
Country music is increasingly intersecting with electronic dance music, as Nashville festivals feature DJs remixing country tracks. High‑profile collaborations—Diplo’s 2020 country album, Stagecoach’s Honky Tonk EDM stage, and the upcoming Big Boots Land festival—signal a growing appetite for hybrid sounds....
Fiery Furnaces Turned Sunday Into Unpredictable Songbook Remix
I spent Sunday evening in the company of The Fiery Furnaces, who were in typically irreverent form when it came to ripping up their songbook and sticking it together in unexpected ways. Like Chief Inspector Blancheflower rolling perfectly into Single...
Editors Drop New Single, Announce 2027 European Tour
Editors' new single "Call It In" is out now, their first music since 2022. A 2027 UK and European tour follows, with tickets on sale April 30 in Europe and May 1 in the UK. Details and ticket info here:...
University of Texas Symphony Orchestra – ‘The Sounds of Eternity’
The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra released the live album “The Sounds of Eternity,” a 25‑minute centerpiece that fuses Western symphonic form with Azerbaijani mugham and the kamancha. Conducted by Farkhad Khudyev, the record features world‑renowned mugham vocalist Alim Qasimov,...
Hayley Williams Announces Hollywood Bowl Solo Album Showcase
Hayley Williams brings "The Hayley Williams Show" to the Hollywood Bowl on October 5, covering all three solo albums and then some. Presale registration open now through April 30. https://t.co/wS8Uypdi86
Rare MJ‑McCartney Studio Footage From Thriller Sessions
Video: Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney recorded "The Girl Is Mine" in 1982 as the lead single from 'Thriller.' Rare studio footage of the session is here and worth every moment: https://t.co/3TcQOYyPlR
Beverley Martyn, Spirited British Folk Singer, Dies Aged 79
British folk icon Beverley Martyn died peacefully at home on Monday, aged 79. Emerging from the 1960s London folk scene, she learned guitar from Bert Jansch and recorded with legends like Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Her partnership with...
Remembering Nedra Talley-Ross: Ronettes' Iconic 1965 Shindig Performance
The Ronettes performing "Be My Baby" live on Shindig - August 11, 1965 RIP Nedra Talley-Ross. https://t.co/k5SdPcb6cB
Eminem's 2002 Anger Management Tour Streams Live
Video: Eminem. Detroit. 2002. The Anger Management Tour at Ford Field, fresh off 'The Eminem Show,' with D12 on stage. One of hip-hop's defining live moments is streaming now: https://t.co/ys1jgOkmGL
Takeaways From The Times’s Taylor Swift Interview on ‘Our Song,’ ‘All Too Well’ and More
Taylor Swift sat down with The New York Times to discuss her evolution from a teenage phenom to a 36‑year‑old pop powerhouse, emphasizing the craft of confessional songwriting. She highlighted how the music industry “love‑bombs” women—elevating them briefly before discarding them—and how...
Minyo Crusaders Fuse Japanese Folk with Global Beats
Minyo Crusaders' new album 'From Japan with Love' arrives June 26, reimagining traditional Japanese folk music through cumbia, Caribbean, and African rhythms. Lead single "Hanagasa Ondo" is out now. https://t.co/nDWzdwu4WK