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.
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (4/24/26)
Vice’s Noisey column spotlights three standout releases for the week of April 24, 2026: Prince’s newly issued ballad “With This Tear,” Kehlani’s collaborative R&B single “I Need You” with Brandy, and Action Bronson’s genre‑bending track “TRICERATOPS” featuring Lil Yachty and Paul Wall. The piece positions each song as a must‑hear, emphasizing Prince’s cross‑generational appeal, Kehlani’s homage to a vocal legend, and Bronson’s experimental production. By curating these picks, Noisey aims to cut through the flood of weekly releases on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. The article also underscores how strategic collaborations can boost streaming metrics and playlist placement.
Lettuce & The Motet Members Form MTN Lion, Announce Debut Album
Lettuce drummer Adam Deitch and guitarist Adam Smirnoff teamed up with The Motet bassist Garrett Sayers and keyboardist Joey Porter to form the funk supergroup MT Lion. The quartet recorded a debut album titled *Stealth*, slated for release on July 24 via...
Relix Staff Picks: Mikaela Davis, Julia Cumming, White Fence, Skerik, Evolfo and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, powered by Qobuz, highlights Mikaela Davis’s new album “Graceland Way,” her fifth release described as “canyon country.” Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studios, the record blends Laurel Canyon folk, psychedelic pop, and country twang, featuring guests...
Where to Buy Tickets Online to See BLACKPINK’s LISA at Her VIVA LA LISA Las Vegas Residency
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will headline a four‑date Las Vegas residency, VIVA LA LISA, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum on Nov. 13, 14, 27 and 28, 2026. The shows are sold exclusively through resale platforms StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek, each offering buyer guarantees. Ticket prices range from $189 for upper‑deck...
Heavy Song of the Week: Korn’s Artistic Renaissance Continues on “Reward the Scars”
Korn has dropped the new single “Reward the Scars,” continuing the sleek, bleak direction they embraced after their 2007 untitled album and the artistic renaissance sparked by 2019’s *The Nothing*. The track mixes murky avant‑garde textures with an emotionally direct...
BRET MICHAELS: 'I Hope To God' POISON Can Embark On The 'Most Incredible' Tour 'In The Next Year Or Two'
Bret Michaels told New York radio Q104.3 that Poison is eyeing a 2027 reunion tour to mark the 41st anniversary of their 1986 debut, *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The band’s 2026 tour was shelved amid reports that Michaels demanded...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From the 90s Who Sound Just As Good Today As They Did In Their Prime
VICE’s Noisey column spotlights four 1990s rappers—Guru, Suga Free, The Pharcyde and Big Moe—who could still sound fresh in today’s hip‑hop landscape. The piece avoids obvious legends like Tupac and Biggie, instead focusing on artists whose styles aren’t tied to...
Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Announces New Album 'Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers'
Thomas Bangalter, co‑founder of Daft Punk, announced his first solo album in almost two decades, "Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers," slated for June 5 on Alberts & Gothmaan/Erato. The eight‑part work serves as the score for a new ballet by Damien Jalet and artist Kōhei...
30 Years Ago, a Grammy-Winning Grunge Band Quit Touring at the Height of Their Fame Due to Singer’s Ongoing Struggles
In April 1996 Stone Temple Pilots abruptly canceled their 1996‑97 tour after frontman Scott Weiland entered a medical facility for drug‑related treatment. Weiland’s ongoing heroin, alcohol and cocaine addiction led to multiple relapses, forcing the band to drop additional dates despite...
Billie Eilish Releases ‘INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)’ Ahead Of Early Global Fan Screening Events
Billie Eilish has released an intro track for her upcoming 3‑D concert film, "INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)." Early global screenings begin on April 29, offering Dolby 3D and RealD 3D experiences ahead of the May 8 worldwide release. The...
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning
Michael Harrison, the avant‑garde composer and pianist who reinvented piano tuning through just intonation and Indian raga, died at 67 from pancreatic cancer. His career spanned collaborations with La Monte Young on the legendary "The Well‑Tuned Piano" and the creation of...
“It’s Historically Important for Music Lovers of that Genre”: The Legal Dispute over Black Sabbath’s Earliest Recordings Has Been Settled...
The long‑running legal battle between Sharon Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s original manager Jim Simpson over the band’s 1969 Earth demo tapes has been settled. The original members now own the eight‑track collection, which includes unreleased songs such as “Evenin’” and...
New Orleans Magic: Ivan Neville Joins Greensky Bluegrass At Tipitina’s
Greensky Bluegrass opened their New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kickoff at Tipitina’s with a surprise guest appearance by hometown legend Ivan Neville. Neville joined the jam‑grass band for two songs, adding keyboards to a new version of “Lose My Way”...
NIRVANA: 'The Complete Scores' Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition Available From HAL LEONARD
Hal Leonard announced the deluxe hardcover "Nirvana – The Complete Scores," a collector’s edition that transcribes every note from the band’s three studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero—and the MTV Unplugged performance. The 51‑song volume offers guitar, bass, drum, vocal, and...
August Burns Red Release New Single “Sonic Salvation”
August Burns Red has released the new single “Sonic Salvation,” featuring Polaris front‑man Jamie Halls. Guitarist JB Brubaker says it was the first track written for the band’s forthcoming album *Season of Surrender*. The song’s lyrics focus on finding strength...
‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft’ To Premiere At Westwood Village Theatre Before Venue’s Fall Renovations
Paramount’s James Cameron‑directed concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" will premiere on May 6 at the historic Westwood Village Theatre, a 95‑year‑old landmark operated by the American Cinematheque. Dolby has upgraded the venue’s...
Holly Bowling Keys Sweetwater Music Hall Return
Pianist Holly Bowling is slated to headline a solo concert at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California on April 28, 2026. The all‑ages show, starting at 8 p.m., is her only solo Bay Area appearance until a November date. Bowling revisits...
How DJ Sholz Soundtracked Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern
DJ Sholz partnered with Native Sound System and Play Piem to stage a live DJ mix at Tate Modern’s Nigerian Modernism exhibition during UK Black History Month. The performance combined digital DJing, live percussion and saxophone, featuring British‑Nigerian artists Ife...
KORN Bassist ROBERTO 'RA' DÍAZ: 'I'm Still, To This Day, Loving Every Second Of It And Hoping It Keeps Going'
Roberto “Ra” Díaz, former Suicidal Tendencies bassist, was tapped by Korn in 2021 after a chance Instagram DM from drummer Ray Luzier during the COVID‑19 shutdown. He quickly learned Korn’s catalog, sent video auditions, and stepped in for original bassist...
Max Aurora & The Southern Lights Share “How I Know It’s Right”
Australian indie outfit Max Aurora & The Southern Lights released the single “How I Know It’s Right,” a pop‑punk/emo‑infused track that explores the aftermath of a breakup. The song was written in a single night by intersex, non‑binary frontperson Max...
The 10 Best Oak Ridge Boys Songs
The Oak Ridge Boys, originally a gospel quartet formed in wartime Oak Ridge, Tennessee, transitioned to country music in the 1970s and built a catalog of chart‑topping hits. Their most iconic tracks—ranked from “I’ll Be True to You” to the...
KLOF No. 81 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF No. 81 showcases a wave of cross‑cultural releases, opening with Hannah Peel and Chinese percussionist Beibei Wang’s collaborative track “Awaken The Insects.” The mixtape also features French folk innovators Cocanha, Seoul‑based pansori group Leenalchi’s Luaka Bop debut, and a world‑music surge...
Boundaries Announce New LP ‘Yearning: The Unbeautiful After’ (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
Connecticut metalcore outfit Boundaries announced their debut Sumerian Records album, *Yearning: the unbeautiful after*, slated for July 17. Recorded in fall 2025 with producer Drew Fulk, the record includes two guest spots from The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers and...
YOSHIKI To Perform At Dodger Stadium For Japanese Heritage Night April 27
Japanese rock star and composer YOSHIKI will sing the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium on April 27 during the Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night. The performance will precede the Dodgers’ game against the Miami Marlins and features YOSHIKI’s cinematic arrangement....
What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?
Country singer Lainey Wilson wrote an 18‑year‑old letter to Tim McGraw seeking mentorship, as shown in her Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool. The letter detailed her songwriting history and request for a meeting, but there is no public record of a...
What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?
Lainey Wilson penned a heartfelt letter to country legend Tim McGraw when she was 18, attaching a demo CD while studying nursing in Louisiana. The letter, shown in her Netflix documentary "Keepin’ Country Cool," never received a public reply, and Wilson...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Introduce First-Time “Truckin'” Cover in New Orleans
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and bassist Paul Kowert performed the second‑to‑last show of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour in New Orleans, debuting a live cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Truckin’.” The set blended classic Dead tracks from the 1981 *Reckoning* album...
RZA Makes Direct Pitch to Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Into Rock Hall
Wu‑Tang Clan has been confirmed for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, prompting front‑man RZA to humorously suggest former President Barack Obama could present the honor. RZA, a longtime Obama fan, said in interviews that...
AI Powers Artists to Secure Their First 1,000 Fans
How AI helps artists find their first 1,000 fans. SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton explains how the “First Fans” product works.
BINI Returns to Stage for Summer World Tour
🌺 so excited to see @bini_jhoanna @bini_gwen @bini_colet @bini_aiah @bini_stacey @bini_maloi @bini_mikha @bini_sheena back on stage again this summer 🌺 #BINI #BINI_SIGNALS_WORLDTOUR_2026 #BINI_SIGNALS_TOUR
The Red Clay Strays Announce 2026 ‘Grateful’ North American Tour
The Red Clay Strays announced a North American tour supporting their new album *Grateful*, which debuted with the single “Demons In Your Choir.” The 45‑date trek begins on August 5 in Laval, Quebec, and concludes on November 13 at Atlanta’s State Farm...
Suga Predicts American Hip‑hop’s Slump Is Temporary
BTS rapper Suga weighs in on the state of American hip-hop: “It’s true that it’s a bit stuck right now,” he tells me. “But it will surely come back.” https://t.co/Lau0ghXXhJ
Hip‑hop Pioneer Bambaataa’s Legacy Marred by Abuse
A brilliant and damning obituary for Afrika Bambaataa, who helped build the future of hip-hop, and then systematically used his position of power to abuse dozens of young men, robbing them of the future that they deserved. By @paulxt https://t.co/NBfLCPWCnU
Godsmack Dismisses Retirement Rumors, Announces New Album Planned for Early 2027
Godsmack frontman Sully Erna told Billboard the band will record a new album, likely arriving in early 2027, quashing rumors that 2023’s “Lighting Up the Sky” was their swan song. The announcement coincides with a live album drop, a summer...
Amaia Performs with a Chair Flute in New Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Spanish singer‑songwriter Amaia performed her inaugural Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s office, delivering six songs from her catalog. Mid‑set she introduced a makeshift flute crafted from a plastic folding chair, using it for a striking solo between “C’est La Vie”...
43 Years Ago Today, LA Punks Were Bused Into the Middle of the Desert for a Festival Blueprint of Burning...
In April 1983 the Desolation Center launched the first of three DIY desert concerts, ferrying Los Angeles punks on school buses into the Mojave for a three‑hour, no‑cops show. The lineup—Savage Republic, The Minutemen and later acts like Einstürzende Neubauten and...
Melissa Auf Der Maur Takes Us Back to the “Last Analogue Decade” In Her Memoir
Melissa Auf Der Maur’s memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* revisits the “last analogue decade,” focusing on her rise from the indie band Tinker to five years in Hole and a stint with the Smashing Pumpkins. The book opens...
Kacey Musgraves Covers SZA’s “Kill Bill” On BBC 1 Live Lounge: Watch
Kacey Musgraves visited BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her forthcoming album *Middle of Nowhere*. She performed the lead single “Dry Spell” and delivered a country‑pop rendition of SZA’s chart‑topping “Kill Bill”. The cover reimagines the R&B revenge anthem as a sweet‑sour murder...
Dave Grohl Imagines Kurt Cobain's View on Modern Nirvana
Spent some time with Dave Grohl reflecting on what Kurt would’ve thought of Nirvana today… watch the full interview here: https://t.co/9fenm716aA https://t.co/3kLK8elvvB
The South Has Risen
Country music has vaulted into America’s top three music genres, reflecting a broader acceptance of Southern culture. Young adults are increasingly choosing affordable Southern state universities over pricey Northeastern schools, drawn by lower tuition, modern amenities and a vibrant social...
Bill Callahan: My Days of 58
Bill Callahan has released his ninth solo album, "My Days of 58," marking his 20th record when the Smog catalog is included. The double‑album is billed as his most personal work, with diaristic lyrics that explore family, loneliness, and his...
Annalisa Stroppa to Celebrate 50th Performance ‘Carmen’ in Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will celebrate her 50th performance as Carmen at Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri on April 24 and 26. The milestone caps a decade‑long association with the iconic role, which she has sung at Italy’s leading houses including La Fenice,...
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New LP An Ending in Itself, Produced by Will Yip
American post‑hardcore outfit Sleeping With Sirens announced their eighth studio album, An Ending in Itself, slated for release on June 12 via Rise Records. The record, produced by acclaimed rock producer Will Yip, follows the title‑track single with a second...
Foo Fighters Deliver Epic 2005 Paris Rock en Seine Set
Rock hitmakers Foo Fighters claim their throne with a staggering 2005 performance at Paris Rock en Seine. From the opening roar of "In Your Honor" to the final notes of "Everlong" this set is pure adrenaline. https://t.co/LhFUjtO2Lh
BLOOD INCANTATION Announce Release Of All Gates Open Documentary & Soundtrack
Denver death‑metal outfit Blood Incantation announced a standalone release titled All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), slated for June 5, 2026 on Century Media Records. The package pairs a 73‑minute documentary chronicling the creation of their 2024 album Absolute Elsewhere with...
Blink-182's Arena‑Charged iHeartRadio Set Rocks Classics, New Tracks
Pop-punk legends Blink-182 deliver a set in arena energy with their 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO set. Featuring staples like "What's My Age Again?" and new favorites from 'Nine' this performance is an essential watch. https://t.co/LCdeac2waa
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Milk Bar: The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow performed a No Depression Session at Milk Bar’s flagship bakery in Manhattan, delivering a pop‑up show for a mix of fans and surprised customers. The set featured the new track “Honeysuckle” and a cover of “Islands in...
PBS SoCal Steers Hip-Hop Series Towards Crossroads of Music and Local Communities
PBS SoCal’s digital series *Outside the Lyrics* has shifted its editorial focus from a metaverse‑centric format to a community‑driven exploration of hip‑hop and jazz in Los Angeles. The second season, produced with USC Annenberg’s IDEA institute, showcases how music influences...
Michael Stipe Announces First Solo Album for 2026
Alt-rock legend Michael Stipe confirms his first-ever solo album arrives in 2026. Watch the live debut of his new song "The Rest Of Ever" from last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. https://t.co/UyKsErq80e
Suki Waterhouse's "Tiny Raisin" & 9 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s weekly Soundcheck roundup spotlights ten fresh releases, from Suki Waterhouse’s grungy “Tiny Raisin” to Kehlani’s duet with Brandy on “I Need You.” The list also features Lucy Dacus’s introspective “Planting Tomatoes,” Kim Petras’s hyperpop anthem “Need For Speed,” and genre‑bending...