Today's Music Pulse
Drake Nears Record-Breaking Billboard 200 Streak
Drake’s album *Iceman* has pushed his cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 to 41, just one week behind Morgan Wallen’s 42‑week male‑artist record. If the album stays atop next week, the two will share the record. The rapper also set a Hot 100 milestone with 42 simultaneous chart entries.
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 the Stream,” highlighting the band’s latest album *What A Time To Be Alive*. Band member Kanene Donehey Pipkin’s pastry‑school background links directly to Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, underscoring a shared culinary heritage. The intimate event blended live music with dessert culture, creating a memorable brand experience.
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
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...
Lucy Dacus Reflects On Loss & Growing Older In New Song ‘Planting Tomatoes’
Lucy Dacus has released “Planting Tomatoes,” a song that debuted as a Record Store Day exclusive and is now available on all major streaming platforms. The track is her first new material since the 2025 album Forever Is A Feeling and...
Swedish Rockers Debut Power Ballad Ahead of Summer Album
Swedish melodic rockers The Devil Wears Nada return with the grand power ballad "Elephant In The Room" on April 24. It is the first look at the new album 'In Lust We Thrust' arriving this summer. https://t.co/8JKkxM6czR
From Michael to Back to Black, Authorised Music Biopics Are Becoming Bland, Blatant Propaganda. Audiences Deserve Better | Simran Hans
The article argues that authorized music biopics, exemplified by the upcoming Michael Jackson film, have become formulaic vehicles for estate‑driven profit rather than honest portraits. It notes that "Michael" sidesteps the singer’s long‑standing abuse allegations, focusing instead on a glossy...
FAC Announces Its First Beneficiaries of UKAT Fund
The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has released the first tranche of the UK Artist Touring (UKAT) fund, allocating £125,000 (≈ $159,000) to support 211 tour dates for 26 emerging UK artists. Each recipient can receive up to £7,000 (≈ $9,000) to plug...
Kehlani Drops Self-Titled Birthday Album with Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne
R&B hitmaker Kehlani celebrate their birthday with the drop of the massive self-titled album 'KEHLANI' out today. Featuring Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne, this project is a total banger of soul and precision. https://t.co/B9Ag7qluqM
Luvcat Unveils Plans for Pete Doherty-Featuring EP ‘Lovebites’
British indie artist Luvcat announced her upcoming EP “Lovebites,” slated for release on May 22 via AWAL. The record is billed as a collection of murder‑ballads that continues the vaudevillian world of her 2025 debut “Vicious Delicious.” It includes guest contributions from...
Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida to Present World Premiere of Choral Requiem Marking 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida will debut the world premiere of “Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse” on June 19, 2026 at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center. The 45‑minute work, composed by Saunder Choi, commemorates the tenth anniversary of...
Boy Blu's Fearless Debut Blends Club Beats and Confession
Alt-pop provocateur Boy Blu delivers a fearless debut with 'Eye of Desire' out now. From "Platinum Pleasure" to "Hot Honey" this project is a sleek blend of club-ready production and raw confession. Give it a spin. https://t.co/9ytUWSEFKc
Manic Street Preachers and Suede Announce Massive UK Co-Headline Arena Tour
British rock icons Manic Street Preachers and Suede have unveiled a co‑headlined UK arena tour for autumn 2026, launching on October 28 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and concluding at London’s O2. The itinerary spans major venues including Manchester’s Co‑op Live...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU Selects highlighted a slate of fresh releases spanning pop, indie rock, and electronic remix territory. Madonna unveiled the single “I Feel So Free,” teasing her upcoming album “Confessions II” with a Stuart Price reunion and a Lil Louis sample. Emerging acts...
Laurie Vincent’s Big Truck Shares Debut Single ‘Central Reservation Blues’
British musician Laurie Vincent, known as the guitarist for Soft Play, has unveiled his new band Big Truck and released its debut single “Central Reservation Blues” on Marshall Records. The track leans into Americana while echoing influences from The Cure, The Smiths, The War On Drugs and...
Nintendo Releases Classic Soundtracks on Spotify but You Have to Be Quick
Nintendo has placed the full soundtracks from Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel on Spotify for the first time, coinciding with the franchise’s 40th‑anniversary celebrations. The playlists, which feature 130 tracks, are accessible only to Spotify Premium mobile users and include a...
LCD Soundsystem Reveals 2026 North American Summer Tour Dates
LCD Soundsystem announced a 2026 North American summer tour spanning August 7 to September 20, kicking off in Vancouver and concluding at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees festival. The itinerary covers major markets from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast, with three consecutive nights in...
‘The Great Divide’ Review: Noah Kahan Is Caught in the In-Between
Noah Kahan’s third studio album, The Great Divide, arrived on April 24, 2026, marking a stylistic leap for the 29‑year‑old folk‑pop singer. Co‑produced with longtime collaborator Gabe Simon and indie‑rock veteran Aaron Dessner, the record blends atmospheric arrangements with sharper lyrical self‑examination. Kahan expands...
Phil Collins Duets with Himself on Stripped‑down Genesis Track
Genesis's "Man of Our Times" stripped to just drums and vocals reveals something remarkable. Phil Collins performing a duet with himself, and the synergy is impossible to ignore. https://t.co/gsUUfVOUjD
MC Serch Drops Lead Single
MC Serch releases "Questions," the lead single from 'Millions Of Zeroes,' an EP produced entirely by Apathy featuring Pete Nice, Ice Cube, Boldy James and OT The Real. https://t.co/gxiuZjIuSK
ENSIFERUM & FIREWIND Announce North American Tour
Finnish folk‑metal veterans Ensiferum announced the "Winter Storm Over North America 2026" tour, kicking off on September 9 at ProgPower USA XXV and concluding September 27 in Seattle. Greek power‑metal act Firewind will accompany the trek, appearing on every date except the opening show in...
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New Album ‘An Ending In Itself’
Sleeping With Sirens announced their eighth studio album, “An Ending In Itself,” slated for release on June 12. Produced by veteran Will Yip, the record marks the band’s first full‑band studio collaboration in years, moving away from the previous guitarist‑centric...
Here Are the Lyrics To Langley, Wallen 'I Can't Love You Anymore'
Ella Langley's sophomore album Dandelion, released on April 10, quickly rose to No. 1 on the country album chart. On April 24 she added a new duet, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” featuring Morgan Wallen, and the pair debuted the song live on...
Helloween and Beast In Black Light Up Toronto
Photo Gallery: Helloween and Beast In Black at Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 19, 2026 https://t.co/y4YfIYohRj
Ill Peach Announce Second Album EAVESDROPPING
ill peach, the alt‑pop duo known for collaborations with SZA, Pierce the Veil and Weezer, is releasing its second full‑length album *EAVESDROPPING* on June 26 through Handwritten Records. The record marks the group’s evolution into a trio with the addition...
Solstice Festival Expands 2026 Line-Up
Finland's Solstice Festival unveiled its full 2026 roster, running June 18‑20 on the Rukatunturi fell. A new 150‑person dance floor called The Hut will spotlight experimental club music, curated with New York’s The Lot Radio on its tenth anniversary. The...
SPIRIT ADRIFT Added To Decibel Magazine Tour In Place Of FULCI
Spirit Adrift has been added to the Decibel Magazine Tour, replacing Fulci for a 21‑date North American run. The shows double as the band’s farewell circuit following the release of their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination. Nate Garrett highlighted...
Label Revives Camper Van Beethoven Artwork Kerning Disaster
Our label has been having a lot of fun with the kerning disaster that was the original Camper van Beethoven II and III artwork. Check out the pre order webpage. https://t.co/TaxhUo8AAY https://t.co/kegk2wH7BB
Why Talking to the Dude Remains Impossible
I wrote about Jonathan Richman's "You Can't Talk to the Dude," and the dude I couldn't talk to, for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column: https://t.co/9B9C6yiLZE
Essential Releases, April 24, 2026
April 24 2026’s Essential Releases spotlight a wave of independent music spanning five continents. Black Nile’s fourth album *Indigo Garden* fuses jazz‑funk with Pan‑African motifs, while Bel Cobain’s *Kizzy* pushes alt‑R&B into atmospheric, electronic terrain. Indonesia’s Pure Wrath delivers a genre‑bending black‑metal‑shoegaze...
Polhawan Share Hollow Moon Single
Polhawan, a Bristol‑based folk‑rock group, has released the single “Share Hollow Moon” ahead of their forthcoming EP “Wild Mountain Time.” The track showcases acoustic strumming layered with percussive rhythms and gentle vocals, drawing comparisons to ATH Records’ Marmalakes. The EP...
Talk Talk, Montreux 1986: Before the Silence
In July 1986 Talk Talk performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival while still touring behind their album The Colour of Spring. The live set reveals a subtle but noticeable shift: tempos become more fluid, arrangements open up, and familiar songs...
Readers’ Pick: Vincent Neil Emerson – Blue Stars
Twangville’s weekly Readers’ Pick poll for the week of April 17, 2026 highlighted Vincent Neil Emerson’s *Blue Stars* as the top new release, capturing 19% of the vote (8 out of 43 total voters). The poll featured 18 competing titles, with the runner‑up I’m With Her’s...
Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 169,000 Units
Ella Langley’s second studio album, Dandelion, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, moving 169,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The achievement marks the largest week for a country album by a woman in two years and the biggest week...
John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ with Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas to Open May Release
John Carney’s musical comedy ‘Power Ballad,’ starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, will roll out in a limited theatrical release this May. The film debuted at SXSW with a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, positioning it as a potential feel‑good hit...
Oddfellows Announces Self-Titled LP
Oddfellows, the veteran punk outfit behind Mind Spiders and Marked Men, is reuniting to record a self‑titled LP. The band, originally formed in 1994, announced the record will drop on June 12, 2024 via indie label Wild Honey Records. The...
Premiere: John R. Miller Shares New Single “Tollbooth”
John R. Miller has premiered his new single “Tollbooth,” the lead track from his upcoming album The Great Unknowing. The album will be released on CD and vinyl on June 5, with a digital launch on July 17 through Rounder Records. Recorded...
Premiere: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol Serve Up a Fuzzy New Jam in “Peaches”
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, the “doom wop” trio, premiered their new single “Peaches” ahead of the upcoming album CA$H GRAB. The track is a fuzzy, hook‑laden tune that the band says could make Green Album‑era Weezer jealous. The release coincides...
Sumos Share Honesty Single
Manchester‑based indie pop band Sumos is set to release their new Luck EP on May 8 through Meritorio Records. The four‑member group, known for sparse but high‑quality output, blends classic indie rock sensibilities with jangling guitar textures and urgent vocal delivery....
Festival News: Rock en Seine Locks in Lineup
Rock en Seine has unveiled its full 2026 roster, featuring headliners Tyler, The Creator, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Deftones and The Cure for the August 26‑30 run at Domaine National de Saint‑Cloud. Supporting acts include The Black...
Lucy Dacus Shares Lyric Video for Record Store Day Single "Planting Tomatoes"
Lucy Dacus has moved her Record Store Day single "Planting Tomatoes" from an exclusive 7" vinyl to all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a self‑produced lyric video filmed in Japan. The song, written in Berlin’s green room, explores themes of...
An Artist's Guide to ChatGPT and Claude Recommendation
Carlo Kiksen’s guide shows musicians how to boost their chances of appearing in AI‑driven music recommendations on ChatGPT Search and Claude. By treating AI assistants like search engines, artists should polish metadata on music databases, keep streaming‑service profiles current, and...
Elias Kovanko – Move On
Elias Kovanko’s new single “Move On” debuted in 2026 and is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms. The track has been highlighted for its lush orchestration, jangle‑pop guitar work, and an evocative vocal delivery that...
The 5 Best Tracks From April 2026
Dazed’s April 2026 roundup spotlights five standout tracks from emerging and established artists, ranging from H.LLS’s alt‑dance RnB single “GUERILLAZ FEAT. LUCY PARK” to Loukeman’s lo‑fi‑laden “TO THE SKY.” The list features fresh voices like Swedish pop‑EDM hybrid Jalda, Canadian dream‑pop singer Sophia Stel’s A24‑label debut, and...
corto.alto on Touring, Jazzy Hip-Hop Arranging, & Live Fan Connection
Glasgow‑based project corto.alto, led by multi‑instrumentalist Liam Shortall, is on an intensive 2026 world tour, hitting Europe and the U.S. The group recently dropped the Mick Jenkins collaboration “WHODIS,” a remote‑produced track that blends breakbeat‑driven jazz with hip‑hop flow. Shortall...
King No-One’s The Burden of Empathy: A Long-Awaited Debut
King No-One releases debut album The Burden of Empathy after more than a decade of touring and EP releases. The record builds on the momentum of their breakout single “Alcatraz,” delivering industrial‑laden soundscapes, art‑pop lyricism, and Van Halen‑style guitar work....
Summer 2026 Preview: Rock's 85 Biggest Tours
The summer 2026 rock touring calendar is dominated by high‑profile reunions and farewell runs. Rush will hit the road for the first time since drummer Neil Peart’s death, the Black Crowes are reuniting, and Triumph returns with its classic trio....
WATCH: Bring Me The Horizon Give ‘YOUtopia’ Its Live Debut
British rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon opened their U.S. tour on April 23 in Los Angeles, debuting the 2024 track “YOUtopia” from their seventh album “Post Human: Nex Gen.” The song premiered midway through the Hollywood Palladium show, accompanied by a surprise...
Thin Lizzy Were the Boys All Along
In 1976 Thin Lizzy’s album *Jailbreak* teetered on the brink of being dropped, but the modest track “The Boys Are Back in Town” unexpectedly became a breakout hit. Two Louisville DJs gave the song heavy rotation, propelling it to No. 12 on...