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Oliver Tree Dies at 32 in Rio Helicopter Crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed at age 32 when his helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, according to Deadline. The incident was also reported by Clash Music.
Twenty One Pilots Tie for Second-Most Alternative Airplay No. 1s With ‘Drag Path’
Twenty One Pilots earned their 14th No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “Drag Path,” tying Linkin Park for second‑most chart‑toppers behind the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song jumped 10 percent in audience impressions during the April 17‑23 week, marking the duo’s third Alternative Airplay number‑one in less than a year after “City Walls” and “The Contract.” “Drag Path” originated as a bonus track on the limited “Breach: Digital Remains” release, went viral on TikTok, and was later issued to streaming services and radio. Since debuting on the chart in 2013, the act has logged 24 entries, 21 of which reached the top ten.
After a Decade, I Finally Answer Monkees' Leader
I have thought about this question for over ten years and more than any human should rightfully be allowed to: Who is the leader of the Monkees? I investigated https://t.co/156SUk5j1o
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Reveals 2026 Lineup, Celebrating 40 Years
Ahead of its 40th anniversary, Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage unveiled a star‑studded 2026 lineup. Grammy‑winner Ledisi will kick off the season with a Dinah Washington tribute, while the program spans all five NYC boroughs with free concerts from...
Billie Eilish Defends Political Activism: ‘Why Is It Controversial to Step In When Someone’s Getting Bullied?’
Billie Eilish used her Elle cover interview and a Grammy performance to defend outspoken political activism, targeting ICE, the Trump administration, and billionaire tech moguls. She wore an “ICE OUT” pin at the 2026 Grammys and inserted a blunt anti‑ICE...
Taylor Swift Calls Out the Entertainment Industry for Love-Bombing Women
Taylor Swift told The New York Times Magazine that the entertainment industry routinely "love‑bombs" women, praising them before discarding them. She illustrated the point with her song “Clara Bow,” which casts Stevie Nicks, herself, and a future pop star as three...
The Last Dinner Party Take Brooklyn
British indie‑rock outfit The Last Dinner Party is on a spring tour promoting their second album, From the Pyre, which fuses feminine rage with classic rock grandeur. The tour, slated through June, includes theater‑level venues across North America. On April...
INTERVIEW: The Leaving On Friendship, Emotional Response And Their Gorgeous Debut Album
Martin Doherty and Jonny Scott, known for their work with CHVRCHES, have finally released The Leaving’s debut album, “Ultimate Buzz.” The record, pressed on vinyl, blends shoegaze, indie rock, post‑rock and electronica, reflecting a 20‑year friendship and shared musical history....
Kate Williams – New Album ‘On The Wing Of A Dragonfly’
London‑born pianist and composer Kate Williams releases her sixth album, “On The Wing Of A Dragonfly,” on 1 May 2026. The record returns to a stripped‑down trio with longtime collaborators bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer David Ingamells, featuring all‑new material plus a deconstructed Fats Waller classic....
82MAJOR Are Embracing Growth
South Korea’s K‑pop scene, traditionally agency‑driven, is seeing a shift toward self‑produced acts, and 82MAJOR exemplifies this trend. The sextet’s fourth mini‑album, Trophy, sold over 100,000 copies in five days, proving strong commercial appeal. Fresh from a European tour covering...
Kneecap Share Final Single From Their New Album
Belfast hip‑hop trio Kneecap released the final single from their upcoming sophomore album, "Irish Goodbye," featuring poet‑artist Kae Tempest. The track serves as a tribute to rapper Moglai Bap’s late mother and explores everyday moments missed after her death. Kneecap’s...
Northlane Drops ‘Evian’ Video and Announces U.S. Tour Supporting Dayseeker
Australian progressive metalcore outfit Northlane released the new single “Evian” with an accompanying video and confirmed a U.S. supporting slot on Dayseeker’s spring tour. The band will hit nine American venues from early May, followed by festival appearances in Europe...
Taylor Swift Says She Was Intensely Influenced by Emo
Taylor Swift told the New York Times she was "most intensely impacted" by emo music, naming Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba, Fall Out Boy and Pete Wentz as lyrical touchstones. The interview coincided with her inclusion among the "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters" and highlighted how emo sensibilities...
Charlie Franklin Announces Self-Titled Debut EP, Shares ‘Patchwork of Colours’
London‑based singer‑songwriter Charlie Franklin is set to release her self‑titled debut EP on 27 May, led by the single “Patchful of Colours.” The track was recorded with producer Natalie Wildgoose using first‑take guitar and vocal performances captured on analog tape, preserving the...
Theft World Powerfully Mirrors a Scam‑driven Culture
I wouldn't want to live in Lip Critic's headspace all the time, but Theft World is so potent because so many people do. It's a manic genre-spliced portrait of a culture run by scammers all the way down. https://t.co/graD6RoBan
Oregon Country Fair Drops 2026 Artist Lineup: The Rumble, Sierra Hull, Sam Grisman Project, Plus All-Star Tribute to Bob Weir
The Oregon Country Fair announced its 2026 lineup for the July 10‑12 event in Veneta, Oregon. The Main Stage will feature The Rumble, Sierra Hull, the Sam Grisman Project and an all‑star tribute to the late Bob Weir. The festival...
Download Festival Reveal Stage Times For 2026 Event
Download Festival has added exact performance times for every act on its 2026 roster via the official app. The four main stages—Opus, Apex, Avalanche and Dogtooth—now list set times for headliners Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park, alongside a...
American Idol: Unexpected Merle Haggard Cover Changes Everything!
Hannah Harper’s unexpected Merle Haggard rendition earned unanimous praise from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on American Idol’s Season 24. The performance propelled the 25‑year‑old mother of three into the Top 5, reshaping the contest’s favorite lineup ahead of the May 11...
American Idol: Unexpected Merle Haggard Cover Changes Everything!
Hannah Harper, a 25‑year‑old mother from Missouri, delivered a standout cover of Merle Haggard’s “That’s the Way Love Goes” on American Idol’s Season 24. The rendition earned unanimous praise from judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, with Underwood promising to...
Rockbeasts Lands Iggy Pop Cameo in New Episodic Rock‑manager Sim
Lichthund’s upcoming game Rockbeasts has secured legendary rocker Iggy Pop to voice a canine band member. The indie studio says the partnership turns the title into a multimedia project that fuses a full‑album soundtrack with a management‑RPG experience.
Shaboozey Confirms Outlaws Never Die Tour 2026
Shaboozey has unveiled the Outlaws Never Die Tour 2026, a fall‑season trek supporting his forthcoming album *The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales*. The 20‑date run kicks off on September 8 in Phoenix and concludes on October 27 at Los Angeles’...
A.R. Rahman’s Albert Hall Production ‘Built to Travel’
A.R. Rahman's orchestral concert debuted at London’s Royal Albert Hall and is now slated for a two‑night run at Toronto’s Meridian Hall, with further dates in Melbourne and other markets under discussion. Co‑composer Rushil Ranjan highlighted the production’s modular staging,...
Born on This Day in 1953, the Rocker Turned Country Artist Who Wrote Hit Songs for George Strait, Faith Hill,...
Fred Knobloch, born April 28, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi, transitioned from a teenage rock guitarist to a Nashville‑based country songwriter. He scored solo chart success in the early 1980s with hits like “Why Not Me” and the duet “Killin’ Time.” As a...
Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘Petal’
Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album, “petal,” slated for release on July 31. The record follows 2024’s “Eternal Sunshine” and arrives a decade after the breakthrough “Dangerous Woman.” Grande co‑writes and executive‑produces the project with British producer Ilya. Pre‑orders are...
New Track From Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez has dropped a new single titled “Beauty Land,” released on May 29 through the indie label Dead Oceans. The track leans on minimalist instrumentation—light guitar strums, brushed snare, and later piano—to build a gentle, evolving soundscape. Mendez’s soft, emotive vocals guide...
SummerStage 2026 Free Show Lineup
The City Parks Foundation announced SummerStage’s 2026 lineup, marking the series’ 40th anniversary with a slate of free concerts and ticketed benefit shows across New York City’s five boroughs from May through October. The program features a diverse roster—from indie...
Death Cab for Cutie’s “Punching the Flowers” Gets Trapped by Beauty
Death Cab for Cutie has dropped the new single “Punching the Flowers,” the lead track from their forthcoming album I Built You a Tower. The song, inspired by a toddler’s tantrum, uses the image of striking flowers as a metaphor for feeling trapped by...
Taking Back Sunday Announce Fall Tour with Thrice and Saves the Day
Taking Back Sunday has unveiled a 30‑date North American fall tour, joined by fellow emo stalwarts Thrice and Saves the Day. The run kicks off September 23 in Wallingford, CT and wraps on October 18 at Las Rocks, where the band will celebrate...
Taylor Swift Was Inspired to Write ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ After a Drive With Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift revealed that a casual car ride with fiancé Travis Kelce inspired her latest single, “Elizabeth Taylor,” from the album *The Life of a Showgirl*. In a New York Times Magazine interview, she explained how spontaneous moments become songs when she captures them instantly. Swift also discussed...
Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘Petal’ — and It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think
Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album, *Petal*, slated for release on July 31, 2026. The pop star will executive‑produce and co‑write the record with longtime collaborator Ilya, the Swedish producer behind much of her recent sound. *Petal* arrives mid‑tour, intersecting the...
David Byrne Shares New Track, ‘¿Cuál Es La Razón?’
David Byrne has issued a new single, “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, an alternate version of his 2023 track “What Is The Reason For It?” from the album Who Is The Sky?. The rendition replaces Hayley Williams with Mexican singer‑songwriter Natalia Lafourcade,...
VOLBEAT Scores Record-Setting 13th No. 1 On Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart With 'Demonic Depression'
Volbeat’s new single “Demonic Depression” has become the band’s thirteenth number‑one on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, tying them for the sixth most chart‑toppers since the list began in 1981. The Danish group also retains the record for the most Mainstream...
Grahame Lesh & Friends Add Tony Hall and John Kadlecik to Busted Down on Bourbon Street Lineups
Graeme Lesh & Friends announced that John Kadlecik will join the Tuesday show and Tony Hall will appear on Wednesday for the two‑night Busted Down on Bourbon Street concerts in New Orleans. The events run April 28‑29 at the Joy...
Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Among 50 Guests to Appear on New Album Celebrating...
German metal pioneers Accept announced "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026," a 19‑track re‑recording album released September 4 via Napalm Records. The project features 50 guest musicians, including Ghost frontman Tobias Forge, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford, each re‑interpreting classic Accept songs. Pre‑orders are...
Metallica Prep Fully Loaded ‘ReLoad’ Box Set Reissue for This Summer
Metallica will issue a super‑deluxe ReLoad box set on June 26, 2024, marking the album’s 30th anniversary. The collection spans 15 CDs and four DVDs, featuring rough mixes, songwriting demos, live recordings, and rare footage, plus a hardcover book, posters,...
Remembering When Dolly Parton Put an Interviewer in Her Place in 1978
In a 1978 interview with Barbara Walters, Dolly Parton deliberately used a flamboyant blue outfit to challenge expectations and assert that her style was a conscious choice, not a fashion fad. She explained that shocking appearance would draw attention to...
Ariana Grande Announces New Album 'Petal,' Coming in July
Ariana Grande announced her eighth studio album, *petal*, slated for release on July 31, 2026 via Republic Records. She describes the record as “full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.” The project...
THERAPY? Confirms They Have Been Working On New Music For A While
Therapy? frontman Andy Cairns disclosed that two knee replacement surgeries—completed in February and November 2025—forced the band into a year‑long hiatus, postponing their next album. Recovery limited his ability to write lyrics, especially as the group’s members are spread across...
Bryson Tiller Drops New Music, Discussed on AM Radio
new music from Bryson Tiller today, we’re chatting about it on AM radio. see you there
She’s Blazing a Trail for a Traditional Korean Zither in Jazz
DoYeon Kim, a Seoul‑born virtuoso, has introduced the 12‑string gayageum to New York’s jazz scene, emphasizing its lingering after‑sound through a technique she calls “cooking.” Since moving to Brooklyn in 2022, she’s toured Europe with pianist Kris Davis and recorded...
Mildred: Oakland’s Chill Quartet Echoes Silver Jews
One of my most listened-to bands right now is Mildred, a quartet from Oakland that functions as a true band — all four guys write, most sing, and their music has a loose hangout vibe. Like Silver Jews if David...
KERRY KING's 'From Hell I Rise' Deluxe Edition To Include Songs' Demo Versions With SLAYER Guitarist's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals
Kerry King’s debut solo album “From Hell I Rise” will receive an extended deluxe edition on June 19, 2026, released through Reigning Phoenix Music. The package adds five previously unheard demo tracks featuring King’s own scratch‑vocal takes, offering fans a rare...
Tom Rowley On His Solo Album, Staying Grounded + Touring With Arctic Monkeys
Sheffield guitarist Tom Rowley, long‑time touring member of Arctic Monkeys, has launched his debut solo album "Moses and the Drones." Recorded in Los Angeles, New York and Sheffield with producer Loren Humphrey, the record blends late‑night lounge vibes with indie...
🎧 Approved: Alex Amor
Scottish‑raised singer‑songwriter Alex Amor has released the self‑produced single “Meet On The Moon,” a dreamy alt‑pop track built from shimmering guitars, soft synths, and layered vocals. The song serves as a tribute to a close friend who recently passed away,...
T.I. Says Trap Used To Be About ‘Survival’ but Still Welcomes That Its ‘Ushering in a New Sound’ Today
Hip‑hop pioneer T.I., who popularized the term “trap” with his 2003 album *Trap Muzik*, says the genre has evolved from a Southern survival soundtrack into a broader, EDM‑infused sound. In a recent interview he praised the new direction while stressing...
Taylor Swift Reveals Real-Life Experiences That Led Her to Write “Love Story” And “Elizabeth Taylor”
Taylor Swift sat down with The New York Times Magazine after being named one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, revealing the personal moments that inspired her hits. She explained that the teenage dispute over an older boyfriend birthed the 2008...
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg Announce Tour W/ Crowbar, Left to Suffer, Deterioration, More
Death metal veterans Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg will co‑headline a 32‑city North American tour from September 17 to October 24, 2026. The bill includes established act Crowbar and rising groups Left to Suffer, Deterioration, with Scorching Tomb opening select dates....
Widespread Panic Unveil 20th Installment of Archive Multi-Track Series: Vail 1996, Share Sonic Preview
Widespread Panic announced the 20th release in its multi‑track archive series, a two‑set collection of the Jan. 29, 1996 concert at Granton’s in Vail, Colorado. The show, part of the band’s Sit n’ Ski tour, features a mix of early‑career material and...
Tropidelic Links Up With Collie Buddz & Eli Mac For Feel-Good New Single ‘Follow Your Nature’
Reggae‑rock collective Tropidelic has released the single “Follow Your Nature,” featuring veteran dancehall artist Collie Buddz and rising singer Eli Mac. The track blends reggae, hip‑hop, funk and rock, aiming for summer playlists and festival stages. The high‑profile collaboration gives the Cleveland...
ACCEPT Recruits METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA, SCORPIONS, GHOST Members For 50th-Anniversary Album 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026'
German‑American metal pioneers Accept are commemorating their 50th anniversary with “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026,” a star‑studded album released September 4, 2026 on Napalm Records. The double‑disc set reimagines 19 classic tracks with 50 guest musicians, including members of Metallica, Pantera, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Ghost....
Guildford Choral & Guildford Symphony Orchestra Reunite for Spring 2026 Concert
Guildford Choral and Guildford Symphony Orchestra will reunite at GLive in Guildford for a spring concert on May 16, 2026. The program features Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Haydn’s Te Deum, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, conducted by Jonathan Willcocks and Darrell Davison. Soloists are South Korean tenor...