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.
Waterparks Unveil Sixth Album and Drop ‘PROWLER’ Video
Waterparks announced their sixth studio album and released the official video for the new single “PROWLER” in April 2026. Frontman Awsten Knight described the track as a reflection of isolation after the band split from most of its longtime team and record label, underscoring a pivotal moment for the group’s evolving sound and fanbase.
Beyoncé's Act I/II
beyonce act i/act ii has led to a lot of artists and fans saying interminably boring and stupid-sounding things about what genre their next album is going to be or should be
FH HF – Rewind / Hey, Can I Pick Your Ears?
Georgian experimental artist FH HF releases *Rewind*, a "blindly intuitive collage" that shuns traditional album structure in favor of fragmented, momentum‑driven soundscapes. The record explores memory as a fluid process, pairing glitch‑laden textures with playful humor and personal narratives, such...
Weezer, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyla, Sombr | Weekly Track Roundup: 4/19/26
Anthony Fantano’s Weekly Track Roundup dissected a wave of new releases, labeling Sombr’s "Potential," The Kid LAROI’s "I CONDEMN," and Kacey Musgraves’ "Middle of Nowhere" as missteps while highlighting stronger entries from Weezer, Tyla, Tori Amos, and Olivia Rodrigo. He...
HorsegiirL Releases Crunchy New Single for Earth Day
horsegiirL, the half‑human, half‑horse pop persona, has released her debut single “Earth is Turning” ahead of Earth Day. The track leads up to her first full‑length album “Nature Is Healing,” scheduled for June 5, coinciding with Pride celebrations. The artist, who...
Tour News: Bright Eyes, Black Country New Road, Sleaford Mods, Ian Sweet, Tinlicker, Tigercub, More
A wave of tour announcements swept the indie‑rock scene this week, from Bright Eyes’ 21‑year anniversary stadium shows to Black Country, New Road’s first‑time stops in new markets. Sleaford Mods revealed opening acts for their North American trek, while Tinlicker...
Dean Grenier – Four the Eight
Dean Grenier, long‑time California electronic producer, has reinvented his sound under his real name on the newly founded Handworks label. After a career defined by dark drum‑and‑bass, dubstep and techno, his latest album “Four the Eight” embraces lush, progressive‑trance textures....
Usher Reveals What Working With Diddy Was Really Like (And Why He Doesn’t Regret the ‘Hardest Days’ of His Life)
Usher opened up about his teenage apprenticeship under Bad Boy mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, recalling that the legendary producer executive‑produced his 1994 self‑titled debut. He described those formative months as "the hardest days" of his life, marked by intense loneliness,...
Clive Davis Reveals Whitney's Early Rejection and Comeback
“This just shows how spoiled you are.” Clive Davis let Whitney Houston know how he felt when she first rejected “Why Does It Hurt So Bad.” But after relationship challenges with Bobby Brown, she came back around. I recently sat down with...
How Dave Grohl Nearly Missed His First Show After Taylor Hawkins’ Death: ‘The Whole Thing Was a Blur’
Foo Fighters are set to release their 12th studio album, *Your Favorite Toy*, on April 24, 2026, a record that leans into the band’s nostalgic sound. The project follows a period of intense grief after drummer Taylor Hawkins died in...
A Music Biopic Supply Crisis Is Looming
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic opens this weekend, adding to a decade‑long wave of music biopics that includes Elvis, Queen, and Bob Dylan. Studios are accelerating the trend, with Sony planning four Beatles movies for 2028 and Universal announcing a...
Fans Really Want Drake and Future to Reunite for Iceman Album
Drake announced the May 15, 2026 release of his highly anticipated *Iceman* album, revealed through a viral ice‑block stunt. Fans are immediately speculating whether Future will appear on the record, despite a rumored fallout that began with a 2024 diss track on...
False Advertising Take Aim at the ‘Next Big Thing’ Myth
Manchester’s False Advertising is set to release the single “Next Big Thing” on May 1, 2026, ahead of their sophomore album The Sorry Window. The track, co‑produced by Luke Pickering of Fontaines D.C. and Arlo Parks fame, blends post‑punk energy...
Amberian Dawn Explore “The Vision of Dreaming”
Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn released "The Vision of Dreaming," the second single from their upcoming album *Temptation’s Gates*. The track showcases new vocalist Nicole Willerton, whose lyrical theme explores a transcendent love bond. Guitarist‑keyboardist Tuomas Seppälä says the...
Drake‑Featured Rolex GMT‑Master II Listed for $500,000
Florida‑based dealer Wind Vintage has put the Drake‑worn Rolex GMT‑Master II, famed from the Take Care album cover, on the market for $500,000. The piece combines a rare off‑catalog Rolex with OVO branding, 36 baguette diamonds and 12 black sapphires,...
Coachella Fined $44,000 After Justin Bieber, Anyma Overrun Curfew
Coachella organizers Goldenvoice were assessed a $44,000 penalty after Justin Bieber and electronic act Anyma performed past the venue’s 1:00 a.m. curfew. The fine highlights the tension between artists’ desire to extend shows and the strict municipal regulations governing large‑scale events.
‘Michael’ Stars Explain Why Biopic Doesn’t Include Child Abuse Allegations: “There Could Be A Sequel”
The Antoine Fuqua‑directed biopic *Michael* chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise from the 1960s through 1988, deliberately sidestepping the child‑abuse allegations that surfaced in 1993. Colman Domingo and Nia Long explain the film’s focus on Jackson’s artistic development and hint at a possible sequel to...
Grouper Locks In September 2026 North American Tour Dates
Los Angeles‑based ambient project Grouper, the brainchild of visual artist Liz Harris, has announced a six‑date North American tour for September 2026. The itinerary kicks off at Chicago’s Sound & Gravity Festival on September 6, then moves to Toronto, Montreal, Kingston...
5 of the Greatest Hip-Hop Radio Freestyles of All Time
The Vice piece curates five iconic radio freestyles that have defined hip‑hop’s competitive edge. It highlights Jay‑Z’s 2006 Hot 97 comeback, Black Thought’s ten‑minute 2017 Funk Flex showcase, Big L’s 1995 Stretch & Bobbito duel with a pre‑Reasonable Doubt Jay‑Z, The Diplomats’ 2003 Rap City cash‑count flow,...
TuneCore Lets Artists “Give Nature a Split” Of Their Streaming Revenue
TuneCore has launched “Give Nature A Split,” letting independent artists allocate a portion of streaming royalties to environmental projects. By adding “NATURE” as a collaborator, artists can automatically route chosen percentages to the EarthPercent‑run Sounds Right Fund, which backs Indigenous...
Milk Carton Kids Outline 2026 & 2027 International Tour Dates
Milk Carton Kids announced the Lost Cause Lover Fool Tour, supporting their new album slated for release on April 24, 2026. The North American leg kicks off on September 15, 2026 in Knoxville and runs through November 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, with Paper Wings opening every...
Moonshiner’s Ball Unveils 12th Annual Artist Lineup: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck, Fruition and More
The Moonshiner’s Ball returns Oct. 8‑11 to Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky for its 12th edition. The lineup features jam‑heavy acts such as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, and genre‑bending groups like Fruition and BALTHVS. Organizers emphasize...
Lenny Kaye Is ‘Goin’ Local’ On Debut Solo Album
Punk‑garage legend Lenny Kaye announced his debut solo album, Goin’ Local, slated for release on July 17 via Yep Roc Records. The 12‑track record, recorded over many years, features co‑writes with Patti Smith and contributions from Tim Carbone, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, David Mansfield and John Jackson....
Smerz Announce New EP, Share New Track "Spring Summer"
Norwegian art‑pop duo Smerz announced a new EP titled Easy, slated for release on May 15 via the independent label Escho. The EP’s lead single, "Spring summer," showcases a hazy, synth‑driven sound that diverges from the narrative‑driven style of their...
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts Headlining Country Calling 2026
The Country Calling Festival returns to Ocean City, Maryland on October 2‑3, 2026, featuring a star‑studded lineup headlined by Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts. More than a dozen country acts will perform across three beach‑side stages, including Dierks...
Ssonne – Night Admin
Barcelona‑based producer ssonne has released his debut ambient album, night admin, adding a fresh voice to the city’s emerging electronic scene. The record weaves weightless, static‑laden textures with pitch‑shifted rap snippets, drawing comparisons to Burial, Gas, and Alva Noto while...
Video Premiere: Atavistia – “I Skogens Djup”
Atavistia, the Vancouver melodic/symphonic death‑metal quartet, released the new single “I Skogens Djup” ahead of their fifth album *Old Gods Awaken*. The track, sung entirely in Swedish, draws on Scandinavian folk‑metal influences and features the album’s first guitar solo. A live‑performance video...
Noah Kahan’s Netflix Doc Pushes Viewers Toward Self‑Reflection
My talk with Noah Kahan and his documentary director. A good watch, if you're at all inclined toward music docs... Noah Kahan on Exploring Mental Health Issues With ‘Out of Body’ Netflix Doc: ‘If One Person Watches This and Confronts...
Madonna's "Like a Prayer" Tops Charts, Sparks Pepsi Fallout
🎵 April 22, 1989: Madonna scored her seventh No. 1 single in the U.S. with “Like a Prayer”, which spent three weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video that accompanied the hit caused the Pepsi company to...
Extinction A.D. Drop New Single “Truth or Consequences” Feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley
Long Island crossover metal act Extinction A.D. released the ferocious single “Truth or Consequences,” clocking just under two‑and‑a‑half minutes. The track features Incendiary guitarist Brian Audley, a former bandmate of vocalist‑guitarist Rick Jimenez, adding extra aggression. Jimenez said Audley’s contribution...
The Tubs Turn Metallica’s “Fade To Black” Into Jangle‑Pop Genius
The way The Tubs turned Metallica's "Fade To Black" into a jangle-pop song that sounds like a cross of Richard Thompson and R.E.M. is genius. https://t.co/PfGG7AupbK
Niall Official Joins Tomorrow's Apple Music Radio Interview
you guys have been asking... @NiallOfficial is calling into the show tomorrow to talk new music. hit the link to catch our chat in real time on @AppleMusic radio at 9am LA time tomorrow. gonna be great 👊https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows
Bob Dylan has expanded his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour with 12 additional shows in the Northeast and Southeast, running from July 10 to August 1. The added dates hit major venues in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut,...
ELUCID Dissects His Seminal Albums with Sebb Bash
A journey through the essential records of ELUCID In which the modern avant-garde great breaks down the making of "Save Yourself," "I Told Bessie," "Revelator," and his latest opus, "I Guess You Had to Be There," with Sebb Bash. By @paulxt https://t.co/EvItDkmovB...
Epic Homer Musical Goes Viral, Becomes Animated Film
Excl: Homer is hot in Hollywood...EPIC, the musical telling of Homer’s THE ODYSSEY that became viral, fandom-birthing, multi-billion-streaming and viewing generating hit, to become an animated movie thanks to Jerry Bruckheimer. https://t.co/i6rln1Dn2V
The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates
The Neighbourhood has added extra arena dates to its Wourld Tour 2026, scheduling second shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn after strong ticket demand. The tour, which kicked off on March 28 in Austin, will now conclude on December 5 at the Kia Forum...
From Garbage Man to Albanian Bad Bunny: Gashi’s Wild Journey
This entire Truth Hurts episode w/ Gashi was a fever dream. We talked about how he was a garbage man before music, nostalgia, hating Sea World, meeting Kanye at 13, almost signing Chappell Roan, collaborating w/ Sting & how he's...
The Anchoress Shares Video for New Single "I Had a Baby Not a Lobotomy"
Welsh singer‑songwriter Catherine Anne Davies, known as The Anchoress, has unveiled the video for her new single “I Had a Baby Not a Lobotomy.” The track, recorded on Steve Townshend’s ARP 2500 synthesiser, satirises the barrage of unsolicited advice new...
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour
Old Crow Medicine Show announced an extension of its 2026 Union Made Tour, adding five Northeast dates in September. The new shows run from September 15 in Red Bank, NJ, through September 20 in Morgantown, WV, with special guest Palmyra...
Fela Kuti :: Live in Detroit 1986
Fela Kuti’s 1986 Detroit concert, recorded at the Fox Theatre, was captured on a smuggled tape less than a year after his release from Nigerian prison. The bootleg, later dubbed and re‑dubbed, preserves the raw energy of his first U.S....
Everybody Wants to Go on Zara Larsson’s Girls Trip
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is set to release her remix album *Girls Trip* on May 1, featuring a star‑studded roster that includes Shakira, Robyn, Kehlani, PinkPantheress and others. The project builds on the success of her *Midnight Sun* era, where tracks like “Stateside”...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
Taking Back Sunday to Play Louder Now in Full at Red Rocks
Taking Back Sunday announced a one‑off show on Oct 14, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre where they will perform their 2006 album *Louder Now* in its entirety. The concert also marks the return of former guitarist Fred Mascherino, who will join...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From The 80s Who Sound Just as Good Today as They Did in Their Prime
The article spotlights four 1980s hip‑hop pioneers—Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and LL Cool J—who still sound fresh by today’s standards. It argues that while the 1990s are often hailed as the genre’s golden age, the 80s laid the lyrical and...
Remembering My Friend and Mentor, Prince - 10 Years Later
The episode reflects on Prince’s legacy beyond his music, highlighting his extensive humanitarian work, including funding tech education through Yes We Code, supporting solar initiatives via Green For All, and personal interventions for individuals in crisis. The host shares personal...
Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe Cover Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree” In Missouri
Gov't Mule continued its spring tour with a split‑bill show in Chesterfield, Missouri, joining Americana duo Larkin Poe for a special collaboration. The two bands delivered an expansive 11‑minute rendition of Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree,” featuring lap‑steel and guitar contributions from...
Remembering Shock G: Psychedelic Rap Pioneer Who Shaped Hip‑Hop
RIP Shock G, gone 5 years today. A psychedelic rap pioneer, one of the first and best to translate the funk into hip-hop – who discovered 2Pac, invented sex packets, and changed the image and the style we were used...
The Sword and Red Fang Announce West Coast U.S. Tour
The Sword and Red Fang have announced a co‑headlining 15‑date U.S. West Coast tour slated for August 2026. The itinerary kicks off on August 7 in Dallas and wraps on August 28 in Denver, hitting major markets such as Los Angeles, Seattle and...
Alicia Keys Joins ‘American Idol’ As Guest Mentor; Will Perform In Season Finale
Seventeen‑time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will appear as a guest mentor on the American Idol season finale, guiding the Top 3 contestants and performing twice to mark the 25th anniversary of her debut album Songs in A Minor. The three‑hour live event airs on...
RZA Joins Rushfield Lunch Live at 11 Am PT
Today in the Rushfield Lunch, I am thrilled to welcome, the unstoppable dynamo himself, musician/composer/rapper/fashion designer/writer/director/star, the legend RZA. Join us at 11 am PT! https://t.co/wzlOSPQVun https://t.co/WA5cEOi9Ta