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.
Yes, You Define
Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Noize project reimagines classic Nine Inch Nails tracks with electronic heavyweights Boys Noize, Atticus Ross and Mariqueen Maandig. The collaboration injects dance‑floor energy into songs like “Closer,” “She’s Gone Away” and “Came Back Haunted.” The standout is a new “Parasite” version, built on Boys Noize’s “Xpress Yourself,” turning the industrial original into a sci‑fi horror‑style chase soundtrack. The release is available now on major digital platforms and physical formats.
Sun Ra Arkestra :: Live In Berlin, 1970
Aquarium Drunkard’s review spotlights Sun Ra Arkestra’s live recording from Berlin in 1970, a period when the ensemble was pushing deeper into its avant‑garde mythos. The article describes the performance as oscillating between radical abstraction and emergent structure, creating a low‑orbit, electric...
A Definitive Rant: Happy 45th Birthday to The Fall’s Slates EP
The Fall’s 1981 Slates EP marked a decisive shift, marrying raw post‑punk energy with high‑brow literary allusions. The record solidified Mark E. Smith’s anti‑intellectual intellectualism, using working‑class slang to reinterpret modernist ideas. Its defamiliarising lyrics and abrasive sound influenced a wave of...
Osheaga 2026 Announces Headliners Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Kehlani and Gunna
Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival has confirmed its 2026 headliners—Twenty One Pilots, Tate McRae, and Lorde—alongside major acts Kehlani and Gunna. The three‑day event runs July 31 through Aug 2 at Parc Jean‑Drapeau, positioning the festival as a key early‑summer draw for North...
5 Questions to Hamed Erfani (Composer) and Yasaman Seif (Cellist)
Iranian composer Hamed Erfani and cellist Yasaman Seif, now based in Oklahoma, are preparing two high‑profile spring performances. Seif will present a recital on May 4 that features Erfani’s solo cello work *Detachment*, reflecting their ten‑month separation after their wedding. Erfani,...
Michael Jackson Biopic Smashes Box Office Record
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" opened to a $217 million worldwide haul, the biggest opening weekend ever for a biopic, eclipsing the $124 million debut of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the $180 million launch of "Oppenheimer." Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, and the film...
Marika Christine – According To The Bee
Marika Christine’s 2026 single "According To The Bee" is a folk‑infused track that evokes the timeless vocal style of early‑era songwriter Connie Converse. The song combines a breezy, stroll‑like melody with lyrical self‑determination, positioning the artist as a distinctive voice...
Where the Music Flows – Raffaele Scoccia’s New Release “La Rivière Des Choses”
Raffaele Scoccia’s new album “La Rivière des Choses” arrives as a minimalist piano work that treats each note as a breath, letting melodies surface, dissolve, and re‑emerge like a flowing river. The record favors space over virtuosity, using subtle motifs...
Stage Clothes and Nunchucks with Kevin Morby
In this episode, host Jeremy Kirkland chats with singer‑songwriter Kevin Morby about his new album Little Wide Open and how living in multiple cities—Kansas City, Los Angeles, and New York—shapes his songwriting and sense of home. They explore the album’s...
Lunch Interview with Black Veil Brides’ Andy Tomorrow
I’m interviewing Andy (lead singer) from Black Veil Brides for Screamer Magazine at lunch tomorrow. #blackveilbrides
The Monday Morning Brew #152
Alex Gallacher’s Monday Morning Brew #152, traditionally a paid Substack newsletter, is now open to all readers. The edition features a curated playlist that starts with Howe Gelb’s expanded Giant Sand and moves through artists like Vetiver, Micah P. Hinson, Bill Callahan, and...
Clariloops
Clariloops, an Australian ambient musician from Melbourne, fuses classical clarinet training with synth loops to create immersive soundscapes. Her debut LP, The Quiet Below, arrived in February 2024, followed by the 2021 album Sun//Rain, both released without vocals. The projects...
Mane Character Energy: Part-Nag Pop Provocateur HorsegiirL on Burnout, Eco Tunes and Pompous Idiot DJs
Berlin‑based DJ and pop provocateur horsegiirL, aka Stella Stallion, is set to drop her debut album “Nature Is Healing,” a climate‑crisis‑themed record that mixes Eurodance, happy‑hardcore, 90s pop and acoustic textures. After a four‑month hiatus to address burnout, she recorded...
Madruga, the UK Dance Festival with No Backstage
Madruga, a new UK dance festival slated for late July in Wales, merges a mansion‑party atmosphere with a traditional outdoor event and eliminates any backstage separation. The line‑up features electronic and house heavyweights such as Egyptian Lover and Eris Drew,...
Parents In Jazz: Hindy Bare
Jazz pianist Hindy Bare, a Berklee alumna and former member of Grammy‑winner Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins’ blues band, discusses balancing motherhood with a performing career in a UK Jazz News interview. She advises musicians to keep practicing, focus on a single...
Metallica Pay Tribute to ‘S&M2’ Collaborator, Classical Music Icon Michael Tilson Thomas
Metallica posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to the late Michael Tilson Thomas, the iconic conductor who guided the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years and co‑produced the band’s 2019 S&M2 concerts. Thomas, a 12‑time Grammy winner, died at 81 after...
Jonah Roth – “Not Your Friend”
Singer‑songwriter Jonah Roth released his new single “Not Your Friend,” a raw, 90s‑alt‑rock‑infused track that explores feelings of helplessness amid global chaos. The song’s production mixes grunge‑type guitars, bedroom‑folk intimacy, and lyrical introspection reminiscent of Alex G. Roth’s authentic delivery...
"I'm Deeply Uncomfortable with the Amount of Old Men Here." Teenage Guitar Sensation Grace Bowers Quits YouTube, Blames "Old-Ass Creeps"
Teen guitar prodigy Grace Bowers, 19, announced she is quitting YouTube after describing her audience as filled with "old‑ass creeps." The decision follows a deleted post where she expressed discomfort with older male viewers and a desire to move away...
Watch: MEGADETH Performs Its Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning' Live For First Time
Megadeth performed a live debut of their version of Metallica’s 1984 title track “Ride The Lightning” at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá on April 26, 2026. The song, which Dave Mustaine co‑wrote before his 1983 departure from Metallica, was sped...
Kikimiki at the Vortex
Kikimiki, a collective born from Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Emerging Artists programme, delivered a compelling set at London’s Vortex. Led by flautist, singer and composer Keira Chakraborty, the band blended intricate improvisation with reverence for jazz tradition. Highlights included an Earth‑Day‑themed rendition...
David Lee Roth Joins Teddy Swims at Stagecoach for ‘Jump’
David Lee Roth surprised Stagecoach Festival attendees by joining Teddy Swims for a live rendition of Van Halen’s 1984 hit “Jump.” The performance marked their third consecutive festival collaboration, following a similar surprise at Coachella. High winds earlier forced an emergency evacuation,...
Dylan Bombs in Tallahassee
Bob Dylan’s 1976 spring tour marked a dramatic shift from intimate theaters to massive arenas, a change highlighted by his April 27 performance at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The larger venues made tickets more accessible, yet the surge in...
Carnegie Hall to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Its ‘Concert of the Century’
Carnegie Hall will mark the 50th anniversary of its legendary 1976 “Concert of the Century” on May 5, 2026. The tribute, originally organized by violinist Isaac Stern, will be conducted by Yannick Nézet‑Séguin and feature the NYO‑USA All‑Stars alongside star soloists such as Renée Fleming,...
Sd-3
Toronto producer Luke Fenton releases *Sd‑3*, the final entry in his genre‑spanning trilogy. The album stitches pitch‑shifted vocal samples from artists like Bryson Tiller, Lomelda, and Georgia Harmer into a collage of dance, folk, and electronic textures. Fenton’s analog‑Rytm saturation...
Diamond Seas
Sonic Youth’s 20‑minute epic “The Diamond Sea” has been reimagined by plunderphonics pioneer John Oswald for a vinyl‑only release titled “Diamond Seas.” The project stitches together more than 30 live recordings from the band’s 1995 Lollapalooza run and 1996 tour, yielding...
UY SCUTI BØYZ
Atlanta’s Tezzus and diamond* drop their debut mixtape _UY SCUTI BØYZ_ on Young Thug’s YSL imprint, delivering 18 high‑energy tracks that blend veteran and emerging producers. While the project showcases standout moments—like the rapid‑fire hi‑hats on “Ew” and the dual‑style chemistry...
Yvonne Rogers - The Button Jar (Pyroclastic Records, 2026)
Brooklyn‑based pianist Yvonne Rogers is set to release her first solo album, The Button Jar, on May 8, 2026 via Pyroclastic Records. The record follows her 2023 debut Seeds and blends concise improvisations, minimalist textures, and richly harmonic passages, many under three...
GroakDontCroak Vol. 1
Maryland rapper Xang releases his latest project, "GroakDontCroak vol. 1," further defining the ambient rap subgenre that has been gaining traction in the DMV area. The album mixes nocturnal, psychedelic beats with drill‑style 808s and eerie synths, showcasing collaborations with producers...
Kan Sano Lets Go of Control and Lets Others in on ‘Mojacat’
Japanese veteran producer Kan Sano released his first solo album in four years, "Mojacat," embracing a collaborative approach that departs from his long‑standing perfectionist style. The record features guest artists such as J‑pop icon Ua, guitarist Shingo Sekiguchi, singer‑songwriter Satoko...
Maggio Musicale Awarded ‘Franco Abbiati’ Prize for Best Opera Production of 2025
The Italian Music Critics Association presented its 45th Franco Abbiati Awards, honoring the 2025 season’s top achievements in opera. Maggio Musicale Fiorentino earned Best Opera Production for its staging of Hans Werner Henze’s Der Junge Lord, conducted by Markus Stenz and directed by Daniele Menghini. Other notable...
Marigona Qerkezi, Johan Reuter, Ian Rucker, Heidi Stober & Laura Mayer Lead Royal Danish Opera’s 2026-27 Season
The Royal Danish Opera unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a slate of productions from Verdi’s “Macbeth” to Bizet’s “Carmen.” Star singers Marigona Qerkezi, Johan Reuter, Ian Rucker, Heidi Stober and Laura Mayer headline key performances, while conductors such as Vassilis...
Brooklyn Art Song Society Continues New Voices Festival with “Long II”
The Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) will extend its New Voices Festival with “Longing II” on May 10, 2026 at Roulette in Brooklyn. A pre‑concert lecture by composer Benjamin Attahir begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a program that spotlights the world premiere of...
Ringo Starr Embraces Country Voice on New Album
My talk with Ringo about his very enjoyable "Long Long Road" album, which came out Friday, and a few other fun topics we got onto, like the origins of his name... Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With T...
Red Clay Strays Reveal New Album, 2026 Tour Dates
The Red Clay Strays will release their new album *Grateful* on June 5, produced by veteran Dave Cobb, featuring a blend of roots music and spiritual motifs rather than a full gospel record. Frontman Brandon Coleman describes the project as a...
The Beatles Rejected This Song Three Times Before It Became One of George Harrison’s Biggest Hits in 1970
George Harrison’s ballad “Isn’t It A Pity” was turned down three times by the Beatles during the Revolver era, only to surface on his 1970 solo debut All Things Must Pass. The song’s plaintive lyrics and lush arrangement resonated with listeners, becoming one...
Jazz in the Key of Life
Miguel Zenón, the Puerto Rican saxophonist who fuses traditional folk forms with modern jazz, won the 2024 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album with “El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2.” He is a MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow and has released more...
Foo Fighters Drop New Track “Of All People” Ahead of 12th Album “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters have released the single “Of All People,” the latest preview of their forthcoming 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, due April 24. The track follows three earlier releases and underscores the band’s renewed momentum after a year‑long hiatus.
Ink Makes Her Mark at Stagecoach Debut: ‘Living My Dream’
Ink, born Atia Boggs, made her Stagecoach festival debut performing songs from her EP *Big Buskin’*. The 39‑year‑old singer‑songwriter delivered a standout set that included her debut single “Turquoise Cowboy” and tracks honoring her Atlanta roots. Ink also highlighted her...
Dream Summer Collab: Beyoncé, Cardi, Megan, Rihanna Unite
What if Beyoncé drops Act III, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion make another summer banger AND Rihanna gives us a lil feature before Labor Day 🔥 Hottest Hot Girl Summer since 2016. We need to keep collectively using our...
Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” Hits Diamond Milestone
Rachel Platten’s "Fight Song" is now certified Diamond in the U.S., marking 10 million copies sold. She wrote it during a difficult period in her career as a reminder to keep going, and it later became widely used in campaigns...
Deaf Center ~ Through Time / A Second
Deaf Center released the ambient concept album *Through Time* and its companion piece *A Second*, exploring the perception of time through spacious piano, strings, and electronic textures. The record features Otto A Totland’s minimalist piano, Erik K Skodvin’s haunted strings, and Simon...
Spotify Crowns “Drivers License” Greatest Streaming‑era Pop Hit
Spotify Names Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” the Greatest Pop Song of the Streaming Era https://t.co/FpB3ewfxRd
Lewis Capaldi and Joy Crookes Light Up Toronto
Photo Gallery: Lewis Capaldi and Joy Crookes at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on April 22, 2026 https://t.co/28ozWXkk7C
Fans Choose Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Noah Kahan’s folk‑rock album *The Great Divide* captured 60% of the votes in Billboard’s fan‑voted new‑music poll released April 24, making it the week’s top pick. The 17‑track record, his first full‑length since 2020’s *Stick Season*, features the title single that...
Boz Scags' “Lowdown” Goes 2× Platinum
Boz Scaggs’ "Lowdown" is now certified 2x Platinum in the U.S., marking 2 million copies sold. The single from 'Silk Degrees' reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Cash Box Top 100. https://t.co/jPcXOEUnTE
Bruno Mars Dominates Billboard with 12 Charting Songs
Bruno Mars has 12 songs on Billboard charts, led by "I Just Might" at #1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. "God Was Showing Off" (#46) and "Cha Cha Cha" (#48) return, while "Risk It All" reenters Digital Song Sales at #23....
Now & Then: Vincent Neil Emerson’s Blue Stars and the Reach of Old No. 1
Vincent Neil Emerson’s new album Blue Stars channels the understated, detail‑driven songwriting of Guy Clark’s 1975 classic Old No. 1 while adding broader instrumentation and contemporary themes. The record leans on personal memories of Texas road trips, family, and Native heritage, yet remains...
Spontaneous Mezzanine Pop‑Up Performance Rocks The Cuban Club
I don’t know who this guy is, but he basically did his own unofficial pop up show on the 2nd floor mezzanine of The Cuban Club last night in Tampa. He was awesome. https://t.co/fqGOGUmK8J
Iconic Icons Grace Jones, D'Angelo Open Armani Exhibit
Grace Jones & D'Angelo at the opening of the Giorgio Armani Exhibit in New York (2000) https://t.co/Fq01PUZezn
The Night ‘Ghetto Singer’ Ryan Castro Became a Singer Who Fills Stadiums
Colombian singer‑songwriter Ryan Castro turned a night at Medellín’s Atanasio Girardot Stadium into a stadium‑scale spectacle, drawing roughly 47,000 fans. The show opened with a dramatic helicopter intro and featured a rotating roster of guests, including Sean Paul, Maluma, J Balvin, Feid...