Today's Music Pulse
Zayn Malik cancels all U.S. tour dates amid hospital stay on album release day
The singer announced on Instagram that he is canceling every U.S. show of his KONNAKOL tour after a hospital stay on the day his new album launched. Shows in Dublin and Birmingham were also pulled, while UK and Mexico dates remain on sale. Ticketmaster will automatically refund affected fans, though third‑party buyers must contact their seller.
Also developing:
- Spotify rolls out a green “Verified by Spotify” badge to flag human artists against AI‑generated accounts
- Hard‑rock streams double since 2020, with metalcore playlists up 234%, as listeners seek catharsis amid economic stress
- TikTok star Mr. Fantasy drops “Do Me Right” video featuring Riverdale cast, continuing high‑profile celebrity collaborations
ATH Psych Fest ’26 Guide: Friday 5.8
The Austin Psych Fest returns May 8‑10 2026 at The Far Out Lounge, marking its 18th edition. Headliners such as The Flaming Lips, Ty Segall, and Melodys Echo Chamber share the bill with the founding Black Angels, who will perform their debut album Passover in its entirety. The festival’s two‑stage, non‑overlapping schedule showcases a mix of established psych‑rock acts and emerging local talent like Almost Heaven and Boogarins. Tickets are currently on sale through Eventim, with links provided for immediate purchase.
Natasha Bedingfield Delivers Intimate Post‑Launch Concert in Bellevue
Natasha Bedingfield last night at a very intimate concert after the T-Mobile SuperBroadband launch event in Bellevue.
Prince’s Self‑produced Genius Overlooked by Beat‑centric Narratives
I think part of the reason that Prince is downplayed in some current discourse is because of a post hip-hop idea that everything except vocals is merely “the beat” and of lesser importance. So a guy who made much...
Kevin Morby Tosses ‘Javelin’ With Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath On ‘Kimmel’
Kevin Morby performed his new single “Javelin” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, backed by Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, who also sings on the studio version. The track is the lead song from his forthcoming album *Little Wide Open*, scheduled for release on May 15 and produced...
Foster the People Announce Good Mourning Sunshine Tour 2026
Indie‑pop band Foster the People announced its Good Mourning Sunshine Tour, a North American stadium‑style run slated for fall 2026. The 30‑date itinerary kicks off in Phoenix on September 9 and wraps at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 23,...
Brandon Saller of Atreyu Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press partnered with metalcore veterans Atreyu to issue an exclusive vinyl of their new album "The End Is Not the End," limited to 500 copies. Frontman Brandon Saller discussed the record, its creation in Tokyo and Washington, and the...
Elim Chan Lands a Job in Vienna
Hong Kong‑born conductor Elim Chan has been named artistic partner of the Wiener Symphoniker in Vienna. The position, described as having nebulous responsibilities, gives her a platform to pursue bold, risk‑taking programming. Chan praised the orchestra’s freshness and the city’s...
Widespread Panic Enlists Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose & More For Panic En La Playa 2027
Widespread Panic will headline Panic en la Playa Catorce, a four‑night all‑inclusive music vacation at Hard Rock Riviera Maya from Jan 19‑23, 2027. The event adds funk, country‑pop and jam acts including Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose, Big Something and a specially curated Playa...
WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 'Shocktober Blood' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Horror‑punk veteran Wednesday 13 announced the “Shocktober Blood” U.S. tour for fall 2026, spanning 31 dates from September 23 to October 31. The shows will be supported by Dead on a Sunday and Above Snakes, with a few venues featuring only Wednesday 13. Tickets...
Cool Band Alert - Boys' Shorts
Greek electropop duo Boys’ Shorts, composed of producers Vangelis and Tareq, have just released their debut album *What Does It Take To Make These Men Happy?* on the independent All Sorts label. The record blends Detroit techno, after‑hours disco, and...
Pinkpantheress Says There’s a ‘Sensitive’ Reason Why Its Hard for Artists To Get a Hit on TikTok Today
PinkPantheress says TikTok’s music promotion is now oversaturated, making viral hits harder to achieve. The platform’s algorithm offers no clear formula, and Gen Z listeners quickly detect inauthentic, label‑driven content. She observes that genuine fan‑posted snippets still spark breakthroughs, but artists...
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces July 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With NORMA JEAN
Texas metalcore outfit Upon a Burning Body announced a 16‑date U.S. tour titled “Southern Domination” for July 2026, featuring fellow Texas band Norma Jean and opening act Fox Lake on most stops. The itinerary covers ten cities from Wichita to...
The Hobknobs (Ex Lewsberg) Prep Debut Album, on US Tour Now: Hear “Easier Listening”
Dutch indie act Lewsberg has dissolved, but front‑man Arie van Vliet has resurfaced with vocalist Yaël Dekker as the duo The Hobknobs. Their debut album, Helmets Off, arrives on June 26 via the 12XU imprint, led by the jaunty single...
Don Toliver's 'Octane' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 162K Units
Don Toliver's fifth studio album, Octane, entered the Billboard 200 at the top spot with 162,000 equivalent units, his biggest opening week and first solo chart‑topping effort. The milestone signals the Houston rapper’s transition from breakout feature to headline act...
Rex Foundation Details The Music Never Stops/A Tribute to Bob Weir Benefit Concert Featuring Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals &...
Dark Star Orchestra will host a two‑night benefit concert, “The Music Never Stops, A Tribute to Bob Weir,” at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 31 and August 1. The shows honor the late Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist while raising funds...
Dove Ellis Soars At London’s Alexandra Palace Theatre
Dove Ellis headlined a sold‑out show at London’s historic Alexandra Palace Theatre, drawing a crowd of roughly 1,000 fans. The set blended standout tracks from his debut album Blizzard with several brand‑new songs, showcasing his soaring vocal range and lyrical...
Kneecap Share New Song “Irish Goodbye” (Feat. Kae Tempest) + 13-Minute Accompanying Short Film
Belfast hip‑hop trio Kneecap will release their politically charged album _FENIAN_ on May 1 via Heavenly Recordings, preceded by the new single “Irish Goodbye” featuring poet‑rapper Kae Tempest. The track is paired with a 13‑minute short film directed by Thomas James that...
ShipRocked 2027 To Host PAPA ROACH, ICE NINE KILLS, BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA, And More
ShipRocked announced its 2027 cruise lineup, featuring headliners Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills, and Barbarians Of California. The week‑long event sails on Carnival Horizon from Miami (Jan 24‑30, 2027) with stops in Roatán, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico. Beyond concerts, the ship offers spa services, themed nights, tattoo...
La Nature Reveals Curators for 2026 Edition
La Nature Festival will return to the Baraque de Fraiture forest in Belgium from June 18‑22, 2026, marking its seventh edition and 16 years of the NoName collective’s stewardship. Organisers announced a roster of European electronic curators—including Katatonic Silentio, Simon...
Joalin Confirms New EP ‘Perspectiva’
Emerging Finnish‑born, Mexico‑raised singer‑songwriter Joalin announced her new EP Perspectiva, set for release on July 10. The project, created with producer Andrea Rocha, blends her Nordic roots with Latin influences, aiming for a raw, imperfect sound. Lead single “Toke” juxtaposes Finnish...
Kacey Musgraves Announces ‘Middle of Nowhere’ and Ends Feud
Kacey Musgraves’ Country Homecoming: The Singer on New Album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ Ending Miranda Lambert Feud… and Embracing Self-Pleasure https://t.co/pEvQarAU7a via @variety https://t.co/6seZkVi9o9
Live Interview with Maya Hawke on Apple Music
Talking to Maya Hawke live on the radio show in 20 minutes, see ya there @AppleMusic
FOZZY Releases New Single 'I Know Evil'
FOZZY, the hard‑rock outfit fronted by Chris Jericho and Rich “The Duke” Ward, has released the high‑energy single “I Know Evil.” The track serves as a teaser for the band’s Twisted Faith Tour 2026, which will hit major festivals like...
Cathedral Bells – Unreal
Cathedral Bells, the project led by Matthew Messore and collaborators, dropped the single “Unreal” in 2026. The track channels 1990s dream‑pop and shoegaze, delivering jangly guitars and lush harmonies that evoke late‑century nostalgia. It is distributed via Bandcamp, where listeners...
Hayley Williams Brings Out Noah Kahan at Nashville Show
Hayley Williams capped her Nashville hometown run with a surprise duet, inviting folk‑pop singer Noah Kahan to perform his new track “Downfall.” She also brought emerging act Total Wife onstage for “Parachute” and debuted her Power Snatch project with Daniel...
Vince Staples Pushes Back After YouTube Restricts “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Vince Staples is contesting YouTube’s decision to place an age restriction on his new music video “Blackberry Marmalade.” The rapper used his X account to tell adults to share the video with younger fans, arguing that the content conveys essential...
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Stop Doing This Until The Day I Die'
German thrash legends KREATOR released their sixteenth studio album “Krushers Of The World” in January, recorded with longtime producer Jens Bogren and artwork by Zbigniew Bielak. Frontman Mille Petrozza told Full Metal Jackie that the band spaces releases every four to five...
Phoenix James Explores Solitude & Longing On New Single ‘Company’
Phoenix James, the Alabama‑born, Miami‑raised singer‑songwriter, drops her new single “Company,” the lead track from her forthcoming debut EP Teeth. Co‑produced with longtime collaborator Abner Dennis, the song delves into the duality of solitude—sensual yet yearning for another’s presence. Teeth, slated for...
Kuleeangee Detail New EP ‘Love & Affection’
Scots‑in‑London duo Kuleeangee announced their upcoming EP “Love & Affection,” slated for release on May 27 via Underplay Recordings. The pair—Glasgow‑born Keshav Kanabar and Edinburgh’s Duncan Grant—blend electronic beats with live instrumentation, aiming for a club‑ready sound with pop sensibilities....
The Huntress and Holder of Hands Return with Protest Single “Doctrine”
MorganEve Swain’s project The Huntress and Holder of Hands released “Doctrine,” the second single from the forthcoming album Babylon, slated for a June 5 launch. Written in 2017, the protest‑song‑turned‑anthem reflects Swain’s personal loss and current political climate. Babylon was recorded...
The Hobknobs – “Easier Listening”
The Hobknobs, a new indie pop duo formed by Arie van Vilet of Lewsberg and Yaël Dekker of The Klittens, released their debut single “Easier Listening” ahead of the full album. The track features breezy, stripped‑back arrangements that recall the...
ALBUM REVIEW: Paisley Field’s ‘Are U Mad At Me’ Is an Instant Country Classic
Paisley Field’s debut album “Are U Mad At Me” fuses traditional country storytelling with hyper‑pop production, earning the reviewer’s label of an instant country classic. The ten‑track record blends nostalgia, queer‑focused lyrics, and aggressive beats, echoing pioneers like Patrick Haggerty...
‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway
Rachel Zegler, fresh off an Olivier Award for her London performance, will reprise the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagined ‘Evita’ on Broadway next spring. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, will open at an unnamed Shubert theatre, bringing the pop‑star‑styled musical...
The Itch: “Whenever Stuff Is Bad, All You Can Cling Onto Is Having as Good a Time as You Can...
British duo The Itch, formed by Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie, released their debut album “It’s The Hope That Kills You” on Fiction Records. The record fuses post‑punk, indie, electronic and dance‑floor elements while delivering politically tinged lyrics about global...
“Time Is Short and I Have Things that I Need to Make Before I Die”: Kristoffer Rygg Won’t Discuss the...
Norwegian avant‑garde band Ulver has issued their 14th full‑length, *Neverland*, a semi‑improvised, wordless album that abandons the synth‑pop structures of recent releases. Frontman Kristoffer Rygg describes the record as a therapeutic response to internal band tensions and the 2024 death...
ZULI – The Screaming Abdabs
ZULI has dropped the EP *The Screaming Abdabs*, branding it the most aggressive work in his catalog. The record foregoes traditional mastering, instead layering saturation and clipping to make distortion the core architecture. Tracks blend club‑oriented rhythms with breakcore intensity,...
Dogs in a Pile Debut The Meters, Allen Toussaint and Stevie Wonder Covers in New Orleans
Dogs in a Pile performed a midnight set at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre, debuting three new covers—The Meters’ “Cabbage Alley,” Allen Toussaint’s “Last Train,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Love Having You Around.” The set also featured fan favorites like “Unfocused,” “The...
TARJA TURUNEN: 'It's Hard' For Me To Listen To Early NIGHTWISH Albums 'Because I Do Not Like How I Sound...
In a Metal Addiction interview, former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen admitted she finds it difficult to listen to her early Nightwish records, saying she dislikes how her voice sounds on albums like Oceanborn and Angels Fall First. She highlighted the ballad “Swanheart” as a...
SUUNS Align With Kelman Duran For Surprise Album
Canadian post‑punk collective SUUNS teamed with LA producer Kelman Duran to release a surprise album. The record, recorded during a Montreal winter and mixed in February, marks SUUNS' first release since 2024's The Breaks. The collaboration fuses dub low‑end, fractal...
New Releases Spotlight: Jura, Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit
In today's newsletter: ML Buch features on Jura's hallucinatory new single, plus new releases from Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit, and more https://t.co/9OM8HDmqan https://t.co/Nx1vks8xIQ
Southbank Centre Announces Line-Up For South Asian Sounds
The Southbank Centre has unveiled the full programme for its South Asian Sounds festival, running July 1‑5 as part of its 75th‑anniversary celebrations. Events will span the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room, featuring established stars such as...
Whisper Dish – Money Home
Whisper Dish’s new single “Money Home,” featured on the 2026 album “The Desert Wind,” channels a nostalgic 1990s groove while nodding to psychedelic acts like Jagwar Ma and Primal Scream. The track’s production blends retro rock textures with modern electronic...
Dave Matthews Pens New Song for ‘Papertown’
Dave Matthews has written an original song titled “Papertown” for a documentary about the town of Canton, North Carolina. The track, released in the film’s teaser, features vocals by country singer Sierra Ferrell and fiddle work from Sara Watkins of...
Robyn Links With CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso To Re-Work ‘Blow My Mind’
Robyn re‑imagines her two‑decade‑old track ‘Blow My Mind’ for the Sexistential album, framing it from a motherhood viewpoint. She teams up with Argentine duo CA7RIEL and producer Paco Amoroso to deliver a Latin‑infused remix. The release is supported by a...
Thrash Legend CHUCK BILLY To Release Memoir About His Life Pre- And Post-Cancer Diagnosis
Testament frontman Chuck Billy announced a two‑part memoir, *Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy*, slated for release on November 10 through Permuted Press. The book splits into an “Old Testament” chronicling the Bay Area thrash scene and...
The Menzingers Announce New Album ‘Everything I Ever Saw’
The Menzingers announced their ninth studio album, “Everything I Ever Saw,” set for a July 17 release on Epitaph Records. Frontman Tom May describes the record as a hard‑won hope born from two decades of friendship and global uncertainty. The...
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Drivin' & Cryin' Scatter Memories Across 'Crushing Flowers'
The article revisits Drivin' & Cryin's 1987 major‑label debut, Whisper Tames the Lion, highlighting its eclectic mix of indie‑rock, southern chords, and hair‑metal flair. It frames the album’s release within the golden era of college radio, when DJs curated eclectic...
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to Perform the National Anthem at the Kentucky Derby, Welcome Jason Isbell and Zac Brown...
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band will sing the National Anthem at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, followed by the Louisville Cardinal Marching Band’s rendition of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The band recently teamed...
ILLENIUM, Disco Lines Headlining Disco Presents’ Freaky Deaky: The Revival
Disco Presents unveiled the Freaky Deaky 2026: The Revival lineup, featuring headliners ILLENIUM, Disco Lines, and Crankdat, for its Halloween‑themed electronic music festival. The two‑day event will run Oct. 30‑31 at the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas, and promises...
Spotify CEO: The Answer to Too Much Music Is... More Music
Spotify disclosed its catalog has swelled to 250 million tracks, roughly 2.5 times earlier estimates, as AI‑generated songs flood the platform. The surge contributed to a weak revenue outlook that sent the stock down 13.4 % after the earnings call. Co‑CEO Gustav Söderström framed...