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.
Dublin Risers Cable Boy Share New Album ‘Forever’
Dublin‑based indie outfit Cable Boy has released their sophomore album “Forever,” a self‑described “time‑capsule” of the band’s evolving sound. The five‑member lineup—original school friends Semilore Olusa and Liam Murray plus Corneille Tshibasu, Jason Aikhionbare and Fionn McLoughlin—melds shoegaze, indie, electronics and what they call “goth disco.” The record reflects months of intensive live rehearsals and has already earned endorsement from Radio X’s John Kennedy. Frontman Olusa says the album aims to stand the test of time for both the band and its community.
Newly-Launched Ivors Composers Awards Will Honor Video Game Composers
The Ivors Academy announced the inaugural Ivors Composers Awards, set for November 17, 2026 in London. The ceremony will honor composers across film, television, video games and streaming music, expanding the historic Ivor Novello brand. Entries open June 1, 2026 and are limited to...
Lainey Wilson Has a First Planned for Stagecoach - and It’s Big!
Country star Lainey Wilson will headline the 2026 Stagecoach Festival with her biggest show yet, featuring pyrotechnics and surprise guest appearances. The performance is slated for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM PDT on the Mane Stage, where she expects around 100,000...
Pan•American – Fly the Ocean in a Silver Plane
Chicago‑based composer Mark Nelson, performing as Pan•American, has issued his latest solo album “Fly The Ocean In A Silver Plane” on the Kranky label. The record unfolds as a series of cinematic soundscapes that evoke air travel, memory, and personal...
Romanticize the Dive
Canadian indie‑rock stalwarts Metric have released their tenth studio album, Romanticize the Dive, reuniting with longtime producer Gavin Brown. The record opens with “Victim of Luck,” a reflective track that sets a tone of artistic self‑examination, while later songs blend...
Drake Sets May 15 Release for Ninth Album 'ICEMAN' After Ice Sculpture Stunt
Drake announced that his ninth studio album, ICEMAN, will be released on May 15. The date was revealed through a 25‑foot ice sculpture in downtown Toronto that a Twitch streamer shattered, uncovering a bag with the official announcement and a...
Adorn Reveal Debut Album, ‘Let Love Remain’
Dallas‑based post‑hardcore outfit Adorn released its debut full‑length album, Let Love Remain, on April 10. The 11‑track LP blends melodic intensity with heavy metalcore riffs, echoing influences like Saosin and Thrice while carving a distinct sonic identity. Lyrically, the record...
Koyo Share Infectious New Single ‘You Hate Me’
Koyo released their third single, “You Hate Me,” ahead of the May 8 launch of their second album, Barely Here, on Pure Noise Records. The track’s catchy hooks have already sparked buzz on alternative‑rock playlists and streaming services. Earlier singles “What...
Did This 90s Art Film Actually Inspire Beyoncé’s ‘Hold Up’ Music Video?
Beyoncé’s 2016 “Hold Up” video, part of the Lemonade visual album, features the singer in a yellow gown smashing car windows with a baseball bat, echoing the 1997 Swiss video‑art piece Ever Is Over All by Pipilotti Rist. Both works...
Court Grants Injunction Suspending Contracts Of 9 THE BOYZ Members With ONE HUNDRED
A Seoul court granted an injunction that suspends the exclusive contracts of nine THE BOYZ members with agency ONE HUNDRED. The members had filed in February alleging unpaid settlement earnings and other breaches, and the court ruled the contracts were...
Lukka – Tomboi
Lukka released the single “Tomboi” in 2026, drawing praise for its propulsive beat and haunting vocals. Critics liken the track’s atmospheric vibe to the 1990s‑era sounds of Broadcast and Stereolab. The song showcases a sleek blend of synth‑pop swagger and...
The Weeknd Run Showcases Mexico’s Stadium Momentum
The Weeknd's three‑night run at Estadio GNP Seguros highlighted Mexico's booming stadium concert market. The shows attracted fans from 74 countries, with 43% traveling from outside Mexico City, and Gen Z made up 42% of attendees. Promoters say demand has...
The Sound of Destruction: Jim Ghedi Shares “The Hungry Child”
Jim Ghedi returns with the single “The Hungry Child,” released on Basin Rock, marking a deliberate shift toward a heavier, chaotic folk sound. The track draws on an early‑19th‑century German poem, reinterpreted as a commentary on current global turmoil, and...
On Being
London‑based electronic composer Max Cooper released his new album "On Being," built on a crowdsourced pool of audience‑submitted "unspoken words" that answered personal prompts. He turned these raw emotions into music, partnering with French musician Félix Gerbelot for the title track...
Israel Phil Concertmaster Takes Job in Germany
Dumitru Pocitari, a concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic, has been named the first concertmaster of the Philharmonisches Orchester Hagen in Westphalia, Germany. He already holds the concertmaster chair at the Wiener Symphoniker, a position he assumed in April 2024. While...
Siamese Announce New Album ‘Dissolution’
Siamese announced their sixth studio album, “dissolution,” slated for release on June 26 via Long Branch Records. The record, described as the band’s most personal and heaviest work yet, incorporates the previously issued single “drown” and the fresh track “dark.”...
Hear the New Solo Single From Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has unveiled "Incantations," the opening track of his forthcoming solo album Blue Morpho, slated for release on May 22 via Transgressive Records. The new single showcases O'Brien’s experimental guitar work alongside music director Dave Okumu. A...
Bathing Suits Bring Clubland Chaos to the Underground with Debut EP KILL BATHING SUITS
Bathing Suits, a Leeds quartet, released their debut EP KILL BATHING SUITS via Underplay Recordings, the label’s first signing. The five‑track record fuses post‑punk aggression with early‑2010s dance‑pop, featuring the seven‑minute noise‑trance piece “Empathy” and the club‑ready single “Swan Princess.”...
INTERVIEW: Holy Wars On New Album ‘Shadow Work/Light Work’ & Learning To Find The Light Inside The Darkness
Holy Wars have unveiled their sophomore album, Shadow Work/Light Work, a two‑part record that juxtaposes darkness and illumination. Written amid vocalist Kat Leon’s grief after her sister’s death, the album blends heavier, grunge‑inflected riffs with richer melodies to create their most...
"I Wrote a Lot of the Tracks Envisioning Powerful Live Drumming – Enter Dave Grohl." How the Former Nirvana Drummer...
In 2005 Trent Reznor enlisted former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl to play live drums on Nine Inch Nails' album With Teeth. Grohl’s powerful, human‑feel drumming replaced much of the programmed percussion, shaping the record’s harder‑rock edge. The collaboration prompted Reznor...
Teksti-TV 666 – Fast and Furious
Finnish indie outfit Teksti-TV 666 dropped the 2026 single “Fast & Furious,” a track that fuses math‑rock precision with post‑punk swagger. The review likens its guitar‑driven energy to early The Strokes while noting spoken‑word flourishes reminiscent of Ian Dury. A...
Yes Reschedule Postponed UK Fragile Tour to May 2027
Yes has shifted its postponed Fragile tour to May 2027 after guitarist Steve Howe required urgent surgery. The nine‑date UK run will feature the full 1971 album plus additional material, with tickets from the original 2026 schedule remaining valid except for...
Baby Ghoul Share Debut Single “Horseshoe”
Baby Ghoul, a London five‑piece, released their debut single “Horseshoe” on April 23, 2026 through Agent Anonyme Recordings, the independent label founded by Daphne Guinness. The track features layered guitars, a slow‑burning arrangement, and lyrics that explore luck, love, and personal choice,...
Is 1990s Alternative Rock the New Country?
Stagecoach Festival, originally billed as the "country Coachella," is expanding its roster to feature 1990s alternative‑rock icons like Counting Crows, Bush, the Wallflowers and Third Eye Blind alongside its country headliners. The move reflects a strategic blend of legacy rock acts...
AKA Shares Debut Single “It Grows On Trees (Money)”
Liverpool‑based musician and The Mysterines guitarist Callum Thompson, performing as AKA, released his debut solo single “It Grows On Trees (Money)” accompanied by a chaotic video directed by Charles Gall. The track, a gritty, punk‑inflected anthem, marks Thompson’s first release...
Bad Seeds Legend Conway Savage Honoured with New Anthology
Conway Savage, longtime member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, will be celebrated with a new anthology titled "Too Dark To See: Solo & Collaborative Recordings 1992 – 2010." The double‑LP, curated by fellow Bad Seed Mick Harvey, compiles...
Maramfa Musick Pro: Serokolo 7 Resurrects the Frenetic Pulse of Mapanta
South African producer Serokolo 7’s new album, *Maramfa Musick Pro*, resurrects the hyper‑local Mapanta genre from Limpopo’s Ga‑Sekhukhune district. Issued on the Kampala‑based Nyege Nyege Tapes, the record embraces lo‑fi, cassette‑tape grit and field‑recorded village ceremonies, positioning traditional Bapedi chants alongside...
Tickets for Punjabi Pop Concerts Are Selling Fast — Especially in Canada
Two Punjabi superstars, Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla, are launching Canadian legs of their Aura World and P‑pop Culture tours, with venues ranging from B.C. Place to Scotiabank Arena. Ticket sales are moving at a pace comparable to top‑40 hip‑hop acts, and some seats...
"One of the Year’s Most Instantaneous, Joyous, Technicolour Listens." Mixing Reggae, Heavy Metal, Punk, Hip Hop and Pop and Never...
Skindred’s ninth studio album, You Got This, drops on Earache Records, delivering the band’s signature ragga‑metal blend while leaning heavily into pop, ska and electro‑reggaeton. The record opens with the instantly catchy title track and follows with the bright, summer‑ready...
"I Was Really Glad that She Never Asked Me What I Thought of Her Singing." What Happened when Gregg Allman...
Gregg Allman appeared on Cher’s inaugural CBS variety show in May 1975, performing a duet of "Don’t Mess Up A Good Thing" and his solo hit "Midnight Rider." His booking was driven solely by Cher’s insistence, despite CBS executives and...
Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Throw a Disco Party on New Single ‘Free To Love’
Duran Duran unveiled “Free To Love,” their first new music of 2026, featuring longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers. The disco‑infused single is billed as an anthem for peace, hope and freedom, and arrives with a Jonas Åkerlund‑directed video starring British broadcaster...
Shigeto
Shigeto, a Japanese‑American producer and percussionist from Ann Arbor, blends jazz training with hip‑hop production to create experimental electronic music. After studying jazz at the New School, he self‑taught music production and released his first solo work under his middle...
Sylvie + Ursula – ‘New Eve’
Sylvie Noble and bassist Ursula Harrison debut as the duo Sylvie + Ursula with the album “New Eve.” The nine‑track, half‑hour record showcases original compositions that blend deadpan wry lyrics with adventurous vocal lines and supple bass work. Their chemistry...
Peter Kellner Joins Ariosi Management
Slovak bass Peter Kellner has signed with Ariosi Management, marking a new chapter in his career. Kellner, acclaimed for performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Ballet and Salzburg Festival, will debut as Figaro at Lyric Opera Chicago and as Raimondo...
Split Enz Confirm Supports for Upcoming Australian and New Zealand Tours
Split Enz announced supporting acts for its 2026 Australian and New Zealand tours, with Hans Pucket joining the New Zealand dates and Vika & Linda supporting the Australian leg. The band will play 12 shows from May 2 to May 25, marking its 1,000th live performance and...
'Paul Seixas, Please Don't Sign for UAE': The Story Behind the Song
German‑Swedish artist Killow released a tongue‑in‑cheek song urging French prodigy Paul Seixas not to join UAE Team Emirates. The 19‑year‑old has already claimed victories at Flèche Wallonne, Strade Bianche (second to Tadej Pogačar) and the Basque Country stage race, sparking transfer rumors. Killow,...
Handel and Haydn Society to Make Carnegie Hall Debut This May
The 211‑year‑old Handel and Haydn Society will make its Carnegie Hall debut on May 14, 2026, presenting a Bach and Telemann program performed on period instruments. Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen will lead the H+H Orchestra with soloists Robin Johannsen, Christopher...
NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT And KEEL To Perform At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'
KISS announced the 2026 “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas,” scheduled for November 13‑15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, featuring Night Ranger, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel and the 1980s KISS cover band Kuarantine. A pre‑party on...
Foo Fighters Build a Healing Album Out of Heroic Noise
Foo Fighters’ twelfth studio effort, *Your Favorite Toy*, follows the mournful 2023 release *But Here We Are* with a louder, garage‑rock catharsis. The album, recorded with new drummer Ilan Rubin, trades reflective grief for high‑energy riffs and punchy lyrics that...
Bali Gamelan Sound – Topeng Semar Pegulingan
The Bali Gamelan Sound project, led by Argentinian researcher Agustín Oscar Rissotti, has recorded around 50 authentic Balinese gamelan performances since 2020, preserving the music’s ritual context. Its latest release, *Topek Semar Pegulingan*, captures ambient sounds, conversations, and the spiritual...
Tyla Reveals Sophomore Album ‘A*POP’
South African singer‑songwriter Tyla announced that her sophomore album *A*POP* will be released on July 24. The record is billed as “African, unapologetic, confident, and global,” following the success of her Grammy‑winning singles “Water” and “Push 2 Start.” Recent collaborations, including the...
Eurovision 2026: Lithuania
Lithuania’s 2026 Eurovision entry is Lion Ceccah, performing the song “Sólo Quiero Más.” The Vilnius‑born drag artist combines musical theatre, violin, and street‑dance influences, building on a career that launched after a 2017 X Factor appearance. After finishing second in the...
Preview: Niia at Blue Note NYC
Los Angeles‑based goth‑jazz vocalist Niia will perform a two‑night engagement at New York’s historic Blue Note, with early 8 p.m. and late 10:30 p.m. sets each night. The concerts promote her fifth studio album, V, released last year on Candid Records and...
LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1
Alphonse Pierre’s review spotlights Starker’s debut album *LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1*, a 19‑track, New York‑centric project that fuses 1990s boom‑bap aesthetics with erratic, stream‑of‑consciousness lyricism. The record oscillates between gritty street vignettes from the Cooper Houses era and hyper‑referential pop culture...
Confession
Carla dal Forno’s fourth album Confession was recorded in a disused hospital in a remote Australian town of fewer than 8,000 people. The record pairs bright post‑punk‑dream‑pop arrangements with lyrics that detail an obsessive, unreliable narrator’s fixation on a friend‑turned‑love‑interest. While the sound...
…Beginning of the End
American metal trio Portrayal of Guilt drops their fourth studio album, “…Beginning of the End,” in 2026. The record pushes the band’s genre‑bending reputation further, pairing hardcore aggression with nu‑metal grooves, Madchester breakbeats, and a 66‑second rap interlude featuring Houston...
Bob Dylan Goes to Disney World
Bob Dylan and his Rolling Thunder Revue took the stage at Disney World in Orlando on April 23, 2026, concluding a five‑night run of shows across Central Florida. The concert, highlighted by Joan Baez’s Mickey Mouse shirt, drew a sizable...
XG Are Returning to Australia
South Korean‑Japanese girl group XG is set to return to Australia in October 2026 with two arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney, part of their "XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" supporting their debut full‑length album. Ticket sales open to the...
Meltt – “Never Let Go”
Vancouver psych‑rock band Meltt released the single “Never Let Go,” the lead track from their forthcoming album Pathways, slated for June 12 on Nettwerk. The song blends psychedelic rock with early‑2000s synth textures, drawing comparisons to Washed Out, early Tame Impala and...
Jada Di’Larosa – ‘To Love Is To Perform’
Jada Di’Larosa’s debut album *To Love Is To Perform* delivers an intimate blend of New Orleans‑infused jazz, cinematic strings, and late‑night brass. Written after her night shifts as a Bourbon Street dancer, the record uses performance metaphors to explore love, ambition,...