Today's Music Pulse
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.
THROUGH THE LENS: Bruce Springsteen, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and Other Photos of the Week
No Depression’s "Through the Lens" column this week showcases new photographs of Bruce Springsteen, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, offering a visual snapshot of the roots music scene. The feature is gated for subscribers, underscoring the outlet’s premium content strategy. In related news, Shooter Jennings dropped a 4/20 cover with Willie Nelson, while No Depression announced a Criticism Fellowship program funded by the FreshGrass Foundation to nurture music journalism talent.
Tiffy – Scam Likely
Tiffy released the single “Scam Likely” in 2026, showcasing a bright blend of indie‑pop, country, and mainstream pop elements. The track’s upbeat harmonies and summer‑ready vibe have earned it a positive review that likens its feel‑good energy to classic indie...
Bring Me the Horizon Outlines Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates
British rock outfit Bring Me the Horizon announced the fall 2026 North American leg of its Ascension Program Tour, featuring Motionless In White and The Plot In You as supporting acts. The itinerary includes 19 shows across the United States...
Melissa Etheridge to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 163 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Grammy‑winner Melissa Etheridge will appear on episode 163 of the Artist Friendly podcast with host Joel Madden. The conversation follows the release of Etheridge’s new album, Rise, and delves into her cancer diagnosis, the loss of...
Josephine Foster Announces 'Adormidera', A New LP of Songs by Longtime Collaborator Víctor Herrero
Josephine Foster announced the May 1 release of *Adormidera*, a seven‑track LP co‑released by Seattle’s Eiderdown Records and Irish experimental label Nyahh. All songs were written by Spanish composer Víctor Herrero, who also performs classical guitar on the record, drawing from...
Static Dress Share “…Hospice” From New LP ‘Injury Episode’ (Pre-Order Exclusive Vinyl)
British post‑hardcore outfit Static Dress is set to release its second full‑length, Injury Episode, on May 29 through Sumerian Records. The album arrives with two exclusive vinyl pressings—a Black Ice glitter edition limited to 200 copies and an Ice Blue/Red half‑half...
The Mellons – “Things Gone By”
The Mellons, a Seattle‑based psych‑pop outfit, have announced their sophomore album In Color, arriving on June 19 via indie label Earth Libraries. The record’s lead single, Things Gone By, delves into nostalgia, lost friendships, and unspoken love, pairing melancholy lyrics...
How Streamer Beef Made Raud Geez’s ‘Over’ a Rap Hit
Streamer Raud Geez, known as GE3Z, turned his single “Over” into a viral rap hit by leveraging his Twitch and TikTok audiences. The track’s catchy Philly‑style beat and a nod to the Clover Boys community sparked both praise and hate...
Leeds Duo TURNSPIT Share New Single ‘DO I KNOW YOU?’
Leeds‑based electronic pop duo TURNSPIT dropped their second single, “DO I KNOW YOU?”, continuing a string of glossy, synth‑driven tracks that debuted last summer. The song is described as a floating, maze‑like backbeat wrapped in pristine melodies, reflecting the duo’s...
Europe Announces 'Come This Madness' Album, Drops First Single
Swedish rock band Europe announced their twelfth studio album, Come This Madness, slated for release on September 25, 2026, marking their first full‑length record in nearly a decade. The lead single “One on One” drops with guest appearances from Ghost’s Tobias Forge...
METALLICA To Release 'ReLoad (Remastered)' Limited-Edition Deluxe Box Set
Metallica will reissue its quadruple‑platinum seventh album “ReLoad” as a remastered, limited‑edition deluxe box set on June 26 through the band’s Blackened Recordings. The package spans 15 CDs, four DVDs, 180‑gram double vinyl, a 7‑inch single, and a trove of...
SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson Stays True To Himself on 'Blue Stars'
Vincent Neil Emerson’s fourth album, Blue Stars, arrived on April 17 through his longtime indie partner La Honda Records and earned a Spotlight Artist feature in No Depression’s April 2026 issue. To promote the record, Emerson launched a tongue‑in‑cheek Instagram...
Nicki Minaj Charts Several New Top 10 Hits — And Almost A No. 1
Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj’s 2012 single “Beauty and a Beat” has surged back onto UK charts, climbing to No. 3 on the Official Singles chart and No. 5 on the Official Streaming chart. The track’s resurgence follows Bieber’s high‑profile Coachella appearance, propelling...
Nina Winder-Lind of The New Eves Shares New Solo Track "This Is Our Life"
Swedish multi‑instrumentalist Nina Winder‑Lind, known for her work with art‑rock group The New Eves, has issued a new solo single titled “This is Our Life.” The track, her first solo material since the 2023 EP “The Spirit is Carnal,” was...
Fall Out Boy Charts A Milestone Win With A New Bestselling Album
Fall Out Boy’s Record Store Day exclusive, *So Much for (2our) Dust: Live from Madison Square Garden*, entered the UK Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts at No. 79, delivering the band its first new chart placement in 2026....
Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” And the Love of Myth and Ritual
Peter Gabriel’s 1986 hit “In Your Eyes” fuses African call‑and‑response, cyclical musical structures, and mythic storytelling to create a love song that transcends linear pop conventions. The track features a looping guitar ostinato, repeated lyrical motifs, and a Wolof coda...
Megadeth Performs Metallica’s ‘Ride The Lightning’ In Colombia
Megadeth’s farewell "This Was Our Life" tour made a historic stop in Bogotá, where frontman Dave Mustaine slipped Metallica’s 1984 classic “Ride The Lightning” into the setlist on April 26 and 27. The song, co‑written by Mustaine before his 1983...
Tate McRae Lands Her First Hit On A Chart She’s Never Seen Before
Tate McRae’s 2017 track “Hung Up on You” was reissued on seven‑inch vinyl for Record Store Day and entered the UK Official Vinyl Singles chart at No. 16, marking her first appearance on that format‑specific list. The song simultaneously reached No. 17 on the Official Singles...
Olivia Dean at London’s O2 Arena: Timings, Set List, Last-Minute Tickets and Everything You Need to Know
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean launches a six‑night residency at London’s O2 Arena, spanning April 29‑May 2 and June 11‑12, 2024. The shows follow her Grammy‑winning second album, The Art of Loving, and a European tour that began in Glasgow. Doors...
Kiss Doubles Its Hits On Several Charts With An Exciting New Release
Kiss’s Record Store Day EP *A Special Kiss Tour Album* entered three UK singles charts, landing at No. 35 on Official Vinyl Singles, No. 36 on Official Physical Singles, and No. 61 on Official Singles Sales. The four‑track vinyl release gave the band...
Static Dress Share Beautiful New Track ‘…Hospice’
Static Dress unveiled “…hospice,” the third single from their forthcoming album “injury episode,” showcasing a slower tempo that still delivers the band’s trademark drama and melodic depth. The track channels the soaring songwriting of early‑2000s emo icons like My Chemical...
UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS Release Trippy New Music Video For "Don't Let It Control You"
Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats dropped a new, visually striking music video for their single “Don’t Let It Control You,” which ends with a teaser announcing a May 29 vinyl and digital release. The band is embarking on a packed European...
Cabaret Voltaire Tell Us About 5 Songs that Shaped Their Sound
Cabaret Voltaire has issued a live album that surveys the full breadth of their pioneering electronic output, coinciding with the announcement of their final North American tour. Founding member Stephen Mallinder identified five tracks—Can’s “Vitamin C,” Joy Division’s “Atmosphere,” Wayne...
For Vocana, the Best Proof of Being Human Is a Gig
Vocana, an indie‑only streaming service, is rolling out a "Verified Human Artist" badge that marks musicians who perform live shows. The badge will be granted to artists whose concerts are recorded in JamBase’s three‑decade‑old live‑show database. By tying verification to...
David Bowie’s Decades-Old Album Misses No. 1 By Only One Spot
David Bowie’s 1986 *Labyrinth* soundtrack surged from No. 16 to No. 2 on the U.K.’s Official Soundtrack Albums chart, missing the top spot by a single position. The chart‑topping slot was claimed by the new compilation *Doctor Who – The Rescue*. The climb marks...
Citizen Announce New LP & Tour W/ Anxious, Hotline TNT & More (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
Citizen announced their sixth studio album, Halcyon Blues, slated for release on August 7 through Run for Cover. The record was recorded by front‑man Mat Kerekes in his Toledo home studio and mixed by veteran engineer Tom Lord‑Alge, famed for blink‑182’s...
Today In Hip Hop History: Big Pun Dropped His Debut Album ‘Capital Punishment’ 28 Years Ago
On September 28, 1998, Big Pun released his debut album Capital Punishment on Loud Records, quickly achieving platinum status and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. The record combined intricate wordplay, rapid‑fire flows, and R&B‑flavored production, most notably...
Boards Of Canada Announce ‘Inferno’ Listening Sessions
Scottish electronic duo Boards of Canada announced seven global listening sessions for their upcoming album Inferno, set for release on May 29, 2026. The events will take place on May 22 in Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona, London, Glasgow, New York and Los Angeles, with tickets on...
Sun-Ly Pierce Receives Music Academy of the West’s 2026 Alumni Performance Award
Mezzo‑soprano Sun‑Ly Pierce has been honored with the Music Academy of the West’s 2026 Alumni Performance Award, backed by Kandy Budgor and the Luria/Budgor Family Foundation. The award secures her Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall on April 15,...
Vince Staples Announces New Album ‘Cry Baby’: Watch “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Rapper Vince Staples announced his new album Cry Baby, set for release on June 5 through Loma Vista. He debuted the opening track “Blackberry Marmalade” with a first‑person‑shooter‑style video that received an 18+ age restriction on YouTube. The record leans heavily...
Yeawon Jun, Darren Drone, Nola Richardson & More Lead Opera Orlando’s 2026-27 Season
Opera Orlando unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring soprano Yeawon Jun’s debut as Madame Butterfly in October and baritone Darren Drone leading the company’s first Wagner production, The Flying Dutchman, in January. The spring lineup includes Nola Richardson as Adina in...
Ayman Fanous, “Brooklyn Stories 1-5”
Ayman Fanous, a psychiatrist‑guitarist, released "Brooklyn Stories 1‑5," a five‑volume box set that showcases his rapid, pointillist improvisational style across a range of collaborators. The collection pairs Fanous’s classical and flamenco‑rooted guitar with avant‑garde figures such as bassist William Parker, saxophonist...
Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Lauren Snouffer, Mikaela Bennett, Tiffany Townsend & Jonathan Burton Lead Opera Philadelphia’s 2026-27 Season
Opera Philadelphia unveiled its 2026‑27 season, opening with Mozart’s rarely performed Mitridate, re di Ponto starring celebrated tenor Lawrence Brownlee. The program adds a Philadelphia premiere of Courtney Bryan’s contemporary opera Suddenly Last Summer, a staged production of Gershwin’s Let ‘Em...
EUROPE Announces New Album 'Come This Madness', Shares 'One On One' Single
Swedish hard‑rock veterans Europe announced their twelfth studio album, “Come This Madness,” slated for a September 25 release via Silver Lining Music and Hell & Back Recordings. The first single, “One On One,” dropped today with a cinematic video starring Peter...
The Hanging Stars – “All Your Yesterdays”
The Hanging Stars released their sixth studio album, Just A Day, on June 19 through independent label Loose Music. The record’s lead single, “All Your Yesterdays,” mixes jangle‑pop riffs with Americana organ swells and introspective lyrics about the fleeting nature...
Trever M. Keith on Rehearsing in His Buddy’s Garage and Playing 1980’s Covers
Trever M. Keith, the founding frontman of So Cal punk outfit Face to Face, is debuting an Americana record titled We Drank From a Poisoned Well, slated for release on July 10. The album reflects his childhood love of classic country and serves...
Built with an Old Hammer: Dale Watson’s Honky-Tonk Truth
Dale Watson’s career began in a Texas refinery town where classic country records shaped his ear. After a brief stint in truck‑driving school, a label deal sent him to England and launched a lifelong touring habit. Known for improvising songs...
Foo Fighters Drop New Song “Of All People” Ahead of 12th Album “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters have released the single “Of All People,” giving fans the first audible glimpse of their upcoming 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, due April 24. The track arrives amid a refreshed lineup featuring drummer Ilan Rubin and precedes...
Geirr Tveitt’s Music Captured Norway’s Colors. His Life Reflected Its Shadows.
Geirr Tveitt, once Norway’s leading composer, lost roughly 80% of his works in a 1970 farm fire that consumed his unpublished manuscripts. His reputation suffered further after World War II due to nationalist politics and service in the Nazi‑occupied puppet government....
New Music From Pretty Baby
North Carolina indie outfit Pretty Baby has released their new 11‑track LP, Layaway Plot. The record opens with a sprawling title track that mixes spoken‑word verses with ferocious, Cursive‑style screams. Critics note the song’s shifting mini‑movements, juxtaposing brash aggression with...
See Pro-Shot Video Of BRET MICHAELS Performing POISON's 'Nothin' But A Good Time' At 2026 NFL Draft
Bret Michaels, the longtime frontman of Poison, delivered a high‑energy performance of “Nothin’ But A Good Time” at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, sharing the stage with hip‑hop star Wiz Khalifa. The concert opened the Draft Theater outside Acrisure Stadium before the second and...
Underscores Confirms UK Headline Dates
British alt‑pop act underscores is launching a 12‑night European headline tour this autumn, featuring five dates across the UK and Ireland. The tour opens in Dublin on November 9 and moves through Glasgow, Leeds, London, and Manchester, with support from the...
Tour News: BINI Goes Global
Filipino girl group BINI announced a Live Nation‑backed Signals world tour, becoming the first act from the Philippines to headline a global circuit after their historic Coachella appearance. The itinerary kicks off with three Philippine shows in June‑July, moves to...
✘ Limitation, Lineage, and Building Worlds: Lyra Pramuk's Voice
Berlin vocalist and trans performance artist Lyra Pramuk received an Orchestral Tools microgrant for her pioneering work that constructs entire soundscapes from her own processed voice. Her debut album Fountain—and its follow‑up Hymnal—were built using granular synthesis, spectral morphing and...
Club 8 Drop New Single
Swedish indie‑pop duo Club 8 released a new single this week, continuing its 2024 strategy of dropping a fresh track each month. The song opens with a punchy drum snap that drives a thumping groove, while the vocalists trade silky harmonies...
The Hellp: “We Believe What We Represent”
New York‑based electronic outfit The Hellp was featured in Another Man’s Summer/Autumn 2026 issue, where frontman Noah Dillon defended the band’s artistic credibility. Dillon asserted that The Hellp has served as a blueprint for at least four successful NYC electronic artists...
Charles Mingus :: A Modern Jazz Symposium of Music and Poetry
Charles Mingus’s 1958 experimental project “A Modern Jazz Symposium of Music and Poetry” blends spoken‑word vignettes by actor Melvin Stewart, partially penned by Langston Hughes, with extended jazz suites. The centerpiece, “Scenes in the City,” narrates a Harlem storyteller’s relationship...
Cole Berliner Returns with “Bongo Syndicate” — Second Single and Video From The Black Door
Cole Berliner has released "Bongo Syndicate," the second single and video from his upcoming debut solo album The Black Door, slated for May 29 on Drag City. The Brian Bartus‑directed video showcases Berliner's instrumental blend of fingerstyle guitar, synth textures, and ambient...
How to "Accidentally" Open for Olivia Rodrigo...
Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans on April 26 by stepping onto the stage at Pete’s Candy Store, a tiny Brooklyn open‑mic venue, to perform a stripped‑back version of her new single “Drop Dead.” The cameo coincides with the promotional push for her...
AT THE GATES Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of TOMAS LINDBERG With 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead'
Swedish death‑metal pioneers AT THE GATES have released what is likely their final album, “The Ghost Of A Future Dead,” as a tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who died in September 2023 from adenoid cystic carcinoma. Lindberg recorded his last three vocal tracks just days before undergoing jaw...