Today's Music Pulse
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in Rio helicopter crash
Singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The incident was reported by Deadline and corroborated by Clash Music.
Bonnie Kemplay Shares New Single ‘Dandelions’
Indie singer‑songwriter Bonnie Kemplay has dropped her new single “Dandelions” through Dirty Hit. The track marks her return after a creative hiatus, featuring a sparse guitar line and her delicate vocals. Lyrically, it delves into childhood memories and the muted magic of adulthood. The release aims to re‑engage her growing fanbase on streaming platforms.
THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West
The article spotlights two major roots‑music festivals in the West: Boise’s Treefort Music Fest (March 25‑29, 2026) and Tucson’s Folk Festival (April 10‑12, 2026). Treefort delivers a massive program of over 500 performances, while Tucson’s 41st‑year, volunteer‑run event offers about 150 free...
Is the Streaming Model Failing EDM Producers?
The article argues that the current music‑streaming model is economically unsustainable for electronic dance music (EDM) producers, whose royalties are too low and whose brand identity is diluted by algorithmic playlists. It highlights how streaming services treat tracks as interchangeable...
Leenalchi Announce Luaka Bop Debut EP “Here Comes That Crow” & Share Title Track Video
Leenalchi, a Seoul‑based seven‑piece, announced its Luaka Bop debut EP “Here Comes That Crow,” releasing on June 12. The title track video, inspired by a pansori tale of warlord Cao Cao, showcases the band’s blend of traditional Korean storytelling with modern bass‑driven arrangements....
Why Infrastructure Is the Key to Africa’s Long-Term Music Success: Guest Column
Afrobeats has propelled Sub‑Saharan Africa into the second‑fastest‑growing recorded music market in 2024, yet the region’s revenue per streaming user remains $1‑$2, far below Western benchmarks. Co‑founders Tom Russell and Y’akoto identify six structural gaps—low ARPU, weak rights collection, limited...
Teen Suicide Comes Out of Hiding
Teen Suicide’s new album _Nude descending staircase headless_ marks the band’s first full‑studio effort, produced by Mike Sapone, and delivers a cleaner, heavier sound than their lo‑fi catalog. After a dozen years with Run for Cover Records, Sam and Kitty Ray...
Above Me Share Monolith Single
Above Me, an emerging noise‑rock outfit, will release its debut LP "Soften the Blows" on May 1 through Dandy Boy Records. Their newest single pairs bending guitar ambience with Teenage Fanclub‑style fuzz‑pop, marrying shoegaze distortion with a softer melodic core. The...
Beth Orton Unveils New Album ‘The Ground Above’ and Lead Single ‘Waiting’
British folk‑rock veteran Beth Orton announced her first album in four years, “The Ground Above”, slated for release on June 26. The record arrives with the lead single “Waiting”, a song she describes as a celebration of leaving fear‑driven stagnation....
Another Cindy Tune
Cindy, the San Francisco‑based indie band, dropped a new track titled “Another Country” on May 1 through the Tough Love record label. The song showcases a breezy, West‑coast vibe punctuated by nuanced instrumentation and a brief, heavier vocal burst around the one‑minute...
Thomas Bangalter Launches Immersive “Warehouse Artefacts” At Art Basel 2026
Thomas Bangalter, co‑founder of Daft Punk, is co‑hosting the immersive “Warehouse Artefacts” installation at Art Basel 2026 in Basel, Switzerland. The project transforms a historic warehouse into a multi‑sensory environment, highlighting the growing blend of music, technology and large‑scale art at...
Bowling For Soup Unveil Cover Of Sum 41’s ‘In Too Deep’
American pop‑punk outfit Bowling For Soup has dropped an animated cover of Sum 41’s 2001 single “In Too Deep.” The video recreates the original’s nostalgic vibe and follows the band’s recent Simple Plan cover. Frontman Jaret Reddick highlighted a 25‑year friendship...
Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 162 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that Michael Bingham, frontman of punk band Spiritual Cramp, will appear on episode 162 of the Artist Friendly podcast hosted by Joel Madden. The episode follows recent conversations with Marc Roberge, Slayyyter, and Ziggy Marley and will...
"Discharge Meets GBH and Motörhead at an Anti-Nazi Demonstration After Drinking Cider All Afternoon in a Hackney Squat." Ten Obscure...
The article spotlights ten overlooked UK punk albums, ranging from the chaotic anti‑Nazi fury of Defcon Zero’s *Music For Gluesniffers* to the experimental edge of The Damned’s *Music For Pleasure*. It highlights how many of these records were dismissed at...
Bleech 9:3 Announce Self-Titled Debut EP and Unveil Gritty New Single ‘Underrated’
Irish indie rock quartet Bleech 9:3 announced their self‑titled debut EP, due May 15 2026 on Polydor Records, and released the gritty single “Underrated,” which debuted on BBC Radio 1. The band has already earned praise from The Guardian, NME and Kerrang! and...
Aaron MF Olson Announces “Songs Album II” And Shares “Nobody Can Tell”
Aaron MF Olson announced his sophomore solo effort, Songs Album II, slated for release on June 26 through Country Thyme Records. The LA‑based musician unveiled the lead single “Nobody Can Tell,” accompanied by a quirky desert‑hike video directed by Matt Hewitt. The track blends...
Urq Drop This Dismal Village
Urq is set to release their new single "This Dismal Village" on Friday, ahead of a full-length LP later in the week. The track blends aggressive punk rhythms with muted, staggered guitar lines and a flash of sunny psychedelia. It...
Beck Follows Surprise Single with News of 2026 ‘Ride Lonesome’ Tour
Beck has dropped a new acoustic‑driven single, “Ride Lonesome,” and announced a 25‑date North American tour slated to begin in September 2026. The tour will hit high‑profile venues such as the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and...
Modest Mouse Announce New Album ‘An Eraser And A Maze’
Modest Mouse announced their eighth studio album, “An Eraser And A Maze,” slated for release on June 5, 2026 via Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace Recordings, ending a two‑decade partnership with Epic Records. The record follows 2021’s The Golden Casket and...
Salim Nourallah Connects Manila to the Stars
Texan singer‑songwriter Salim Nourallah is releasing an unprecedented slate of five records in 2024, ranging from his surprise self‑titled solo album dropped on New Year’s Day to the collaborative Nourallah Brothers project "Calling Manila" and a new Disappearing Act album....
Natural Child – “Smokin In The Kitchen”
Natural Child, the indie funk collective, dropped the single “Smokin’ In The Kitchen” on April 20, 2026. The track mixes 1970s‑era funk grooves, horn sections, and organ‑driven piano, evoking a late‑night party vibe. It serves as the lead‑off for the forthcoming...
Friko Bring the Noise on ‘Something Worth Waiting For’
Friko released its sophomore album *Something Worth Waiting For* on April 24, 2026, produced by Grammy‑winner John Congleton. The record leans heavily on early‑1990s English rock, echoing the sounds of Arcade Fire, Radiohead and Suede while delivering modern pop hooks....
Footloose Soundtrack Dominated 1984 Billboard Charts
On this day in 1984, the ‘Footloose’ soundtrack hit #1 on the Billboard Album Charts for the first of 10 weeks. Six Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, three Top 10s, and two #1s, including "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins and...
Beatles Added Gibberish Loop to Sgt. Pepper's Final Groove
On this day in 1967, The Beatles completed their soon-to-be released album by recording a loop of gibberish and noise to follow "A Day in the Life" in the run-out groove. They called it 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band'....
Amazon Music Reveals ‘Just Walk Out’ Merch Plans for BTS Concerts
Amazon Music has secured exclusive rights to sell merchandise for BTS’s North American comeback tour, covering the United States, Canada and Mexico. The partnership includes pre‑sale events, on‑site booths and a full line of apparel, physical music and signature light...
Bill Withers' 1973 Carnegie Hall Live Album Endures
On this day in 1973, Bill Withers released 'Live at Carnegie Hall', featuring "Ain’t No Sunshine," "Use Me," and "Lean on Me." Still one of the greatest live albums ever recorded. https://t.co/pkrOvoIOAn
Prince's Death Marks a Decade of Chaos
10 years ago today, we lost Prince. I'm not saying the world has gone to shit since he died, but, *gestures at everything* https://t.co/FEaOIrptWr
Mr Eazi and King Promise Document a Long Kinship
Mr Eazi and King Promise release their joint nine‑track album *See What We’ve Done*, marking a reunion after 13 years of parallel solo success. The record blends Afropop, highlife, Afro‑Amapiano and even acoustic‑punk elements, highlighted by the Backstreet Boys‑inspired single “That Way.”...
Bieber's Concert Confronts Our Soul‑drained, Shut‑in Culture
Worked through many layers of feeling about Bieber giving this soul-drained and shut-in culture the concert we deserve https://t.co/WNNAGJZlDj
Ninajirachi Downplays Intent Behind 2025's Top Album
“I don’t think I was really trying to make some grand statement”: Ninajirachi on the aftermath of making one of 2025’s best albums https://t.co/BEIvatnqiJ
The Charlatans’ ‘Some Friendly’ Is Surprisingly Important
The Charlatans’ debut album *Some Friendly* was reissued as an Expanded Edition on March 27, 2026, celebrating its 35‑year legacy. Originally released in October 1990, the record vaulted to #1 on the UK Albums Chart, anchoring the band’s place in...
Disturbed's “Sound of Silence” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams
Disturbed’s "The Sound of Silence" has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify. The 2015 cover peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 on both Hard Rock Digital Songs and Mainstream Rock charts. https://t.co/GBNSEjomL7
Joseph Branciforte and Jozef Dumoulin Are Stunning
Joseph Branciforte and Belgian pianist Jozef Dumoulin released ITERAE, a 70‑minute double‑album built around two Fender Rhodes pianos processed in real time. The duo recorded the work at Branciforte’s New York studio, employing a custom live‑editing system that blends each...
Alan Osmond, Architect of The Osmonds, Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the man who wrote, produced and choreographed The Osmonds into one of music's greatest family acts, has died at 76. A proper remembrance: https://t.co/pUfWku35OS
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Weezer (Blue Album)’ Ft. Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy
The Alt Editing podcast episode "10/10 You’re Great" featured Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy & the Hyena discussing Weezer's iconic 1994 Blue Album while previewing his upcoming solo record, Hotwire Trip Switch. The conversation blended nostalgia for the Blue Album’s...
Review: Prince Daddy and the Hyena – ‘Hotwire Trip Switch’
Prince Daddy and the Hyena released their fourth LP, Hotwire Trip Switch, on April 21 2026 via Counter Intuitive Records. The album reunites emo‑producer Joe Reinhart, whose raw‑yet‑warm production recalls the band’s early sound. Musically, the record leans into 1990s alt‑rock and power‑pop,...
Indie Rock Finds Its Depth in A Is For Atom’s New Release “Out of the Blue”
Brooklyn‑based project A Is for Atom, led by Mike Cykoski, has released its first full‑length album in five years, Out of the Blue. The record expands indie rock foundations with electronic textures, delivering reflective songs that examine adulthood, identity, and...
Souled American’s Downbeat Country Still Feels Vital
Souled American, the cult‑favorite downbeat Americana duo, has broken a 30‑year silence with their seventh album, Sanctions. The record preserves the band’s bleak, ambient‑infused alt‑country aesthetic while adding fresh lyrical focus on immigration, mortality and cultural decline. Jeff Tweedy, who...
‘Trinity: The Story Of The L.O.X.’ Set To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival
The documentary *Trinity: The Story Of The L.O.X.* will debut at the 25th‑anniversary Tribeca Film Festival, marking its world premiere in the 2026 lineup. Directed by Bill Horace, the 88‑minute film chronicles the Yonkers trio—Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch—from their early...
Luminous Kid and Okay Alright
Luminous Kid teams up with Okay Alright for new track "the stars are lookin' down" https://t.co/fseyZjTpVI
Following Orbán’s Defeat, Pianist András Schiff Will Return To Hungary
World‑renowned Hungarian pianist András Schiff, who has boycotted Hungary since 2011 because of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, announced he will return for a concert in Budapest in May, shortly after the new government takes office. The invitation came from Mayor...
Keith Carne’s “Totally Liminal” Takes Us to the Beautiful In-Between
We Are Scientists drummer Keith Carne has released "Totally Liminal," the lead single from his debut solo album *Magenta Light* (2026). The track blends laid‑back vocals, buoyant synth horns, and a gradual build that culminates in a Tame Impala‑style groove. Critics note...
A$AP Rocky’s “Everyday” Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams
A$AP Rocky’s "Everyday" featuring Rod Stewart, Miguel, and Mark Ronson has now reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, continuing its long run since its 2015 release. https://t.co/uTyptCVC31
VENUS GRRRLS Share Industrial Infused New Track ‘Eve’
Venus Grrrls released "Eve," an industrial‑infused track described as a blend of Nine Inch Nails and Fleetwood Mac. The song explores a bisexual awakening, pairing harsh textures with lush guitars and synths. It follows their recent single "333," the first release...
Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People
Justin Bieber opened his first Coachella appearance in four years with a minimalist set that included a live YouTube browsing segment, prompting critics to call the performance lazy. The stage was stark, his wardrobe subdued, and he sang primarily from...
INTERVIEW: ROMAN CANDLE On The Passion And Perserverance Of Debut Album ‘Unadulterated’
Roman Candle’s long‑awaited debut album “Unadulterated” arrives after a three‑year writing and touring cycle, marking a shift from their earlier emo‑skramz EP to a harsher, aggression‑driven hardcore sound. Front‑man Piper Ferarri describes the record as a cathartic outlet for personal...
In the Age of Generative AI, It’s High Time for Artists to Organize.
In 2026 experts warn that generative AI is reshaping the music business and that U.S. artists must finally organize to capture its value. Major labels have taken equity stakes in AI platforms and Spotify, amassing roughly $3 billion in equity while...
Prince's Unreleased Track Surfaces on 10th Death Anniversary
On the 10th anniversary of his death, a new Prince track has emerged from the vault https://t.co/Uz8JvCOMch
Weekly Listening: April 2026 #3
The April 2026 Weekly Listening roundup spotlights a wave of indie releases, including Abigail Lapell’s *Shadow Child* (May 8, Outside Music), Fugue State’s *After Nothing Comes* (May 22) and Garet Camella’s *Just Passing Through* EP (May). It also previews Leah Senior’s folk‑psych...
1100+ Artists Call for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Inclusion
More than 1100 artists and cultural workers issue open letter for Eurovision boycott over contest’s failure to exclude Israel https://t.co/fVOboQCIJB
Marta Sánchez – ‘For the Space You Left’
Marta Sánchez’s new solo album “For the Space You Left” assembles prepared‑piano works drawn from two distinct periods: a 2017 residency aimed at conquering solo‑performance anxiety and a 2020 lockdown challenge to compose a piece each week. The pieces juxtapose...