Sleeping With Sirens Live In Nashville with House & Home
Sleeping With Sirens returned to the stage after a year‑long hiatus, delivering a sold‑out show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. The concert featured the live debut of the title track “An Ending In Itself,” previewing their new album slated for June 12. The performance also included an acoustic interlude and a fan‑requested Goo Goo Dolls cover, underscoring the band’s rapport with its audience. The show builds momentum ahead of their appearance at Welcome to Rockville and a new partnership with Rise Records and producer Will Yip.
Sad Death of UK-Ukrainian Bass, 67
Pavlo Hunka, the 67‑year‑old UK‑Ukrainian bass, passed away, prompting mourning across the global opera community. Born in England to a Ukrainian father and English mother, he first trained as a linguist and lawyer before dedicating his life to singing. Over...
‘In Another World We Will Live Forever’ – by Paula Rae Gibson and Alex Bonney
English songwriter, photographer and multi‑disciplinary artist Paula Rae Gibson is releasing her seventh album, *In Another World We Will Live Forever*, on 30 May 2026. The record, a collaboration with ECM‑affiliated trumpeter and producer Alex Bonney, transforms voice messages exchanged with Gibson’s...
Aly Navarro Bares All on ‘Embarrassing’
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Aly Navarro released her new single “Embarrassing,” a melancholic track that pairs hushed, breathy vocals with organic acoustic instrumentation and contemporary production. The song narrates the painful realization of unrequited love, echoing the emotional storytelling style of...
Grogg – “Quickie”
Scottish garage‑punk trio Grogg has dropped “Quickie,” the lead single from their upcoming sophomore EP. The track channels early‑Hives‑style guitar aggression while injecting a tongue‑in‑cheek post‑punk vibe that feels both familiar and fresh. Band members describe the song as a...
Lilith Left The Garden Refuse to Disappear on Debut Album ‘Kindred Spirits’
Lilith Left The Garden, led by award‑winning Aruban poet Lily Clarisa, released its debut album Kindred Spirits, an eight‑track post‑punk record forged from a tangled personal and creative breakup. The songs fuse urgent riffs, darkwave, shoegaze and spoken‑word poetry, channeling...
Moby Grape :: Truly Fine Citizen
Moby Grape’s long‑shelved 1969 album *Truly Fine Citizen* finally emerged, recorded in just three days at a Nashville studio under legendary Dylan producer Bob Johnston. By the time of the sessions the band had been trimmed to a trio after...
Belle Blue – Wash
Belle Blue released the single “Wash” in 2026, earning a glowing review that highlights its effortless, summery vibe and shimmering guitar work. The song features an elaborate staggered shuffle and a subtle punk undercurrent that adds a rebellious edge to...
Yvonne Rogers – ‘The Button Jar’
New York pianist Yvonne Rogers releases her solo piano album "The Button Jar" on Kris Davis’s Pyroclastic Records. The record features eleven composed pieces and three free improvisations, presented as concise miniatures that balance clarity with adventurous exploration. Recorded with...
Ema Onigah Wants To Sing In Rhythm
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Ema Onigah has dropped his new seven‑track EP “ITEM VII” on Gamma Records, positioning it as a bridge between Afrobeats and rap. The project showcases collaborations with heavyweight producers Ozedikus and Tekno and revisits his earlier work with...
Josephine De Smet Reclaims The Power On ‘Butterflies’
Belgian singer‑songwriter Josephine De Smet has released “Butterflies,” a pop anthem that confronts online hate and reclaims personal confidence. Co‑produced with Pascal Oorts, the track pairs ceremonial layered vocals with rhythmic beats, allowing De Smet’s voice to dominate both delicate and...
Eckotrigger Embrace The Pleasure & Pain
London‑based duo Eckotrigger has dropped "Pleasure & Pain," an 80s‑inspired synth‑pop single that channels the spirit of Depeche Mode, The Cure and David Bowie. The track blends nostalgic electronic textures with contemporary production reminiscent of Hot Chip and Metronomy. Founders...
Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis – ‘Let Freedom Swing’
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, issued *Let Freedom Swing* on March 26, 2026, unveiling a 2004 live concert recorded at Frederick P. Rose Hall. The album concludes the second installment of the “Jazzcall for Freedom” series,...
Bobby Previte – ‘Second Arrow’
Bobby Previte’s new album “Second Arrow,” released May 1 2026, reunites a small‑band lineup for his first such project in two decades. The record blends meticulously composed motifs with open‑ended improvisation, featuring Angelica Sanchez on piano, Wendy Eisenberg on guitars, Matt Bauder...
The Ordering of Moses Gets a Hearing
The Oakland Symphony will open its “Resist. Persist.” season on May 15 with Beethoven’s revolutionary “Eroica” Symphony followed by Nathaniel Dett’s 1932 choral‑orchestral work “The Ordering of Moses.” The concert highlights Dett’s historic blend of African‑American spirituals with classical form,...
Camila Nebbia, Gonçalo Almeida, Sylvain Darrifourcq - Hypnomaniac (Defkaz, 2025)
Argentinian saxophonist Camila Nebbia joins Portuguese bassist Gonçalo Almeida and French percussionist Sylvain Darrifourcq on the live album "Hypnomaniac," recorded at Thessaloniki’s Take 2 festival on March 15, 2025. The trio explores free‑jazz improvisation, moving from tentative trio passages to dense, drone‑like walls...
Ptastvo ~ The Grit
"The Grit" is a debut album recorded by Ukrainian veteran Volodymyr Ponikarovskyi under the moniker Ptastvo. The project fuses ambient techno, field recordings, and live war sounds—rocket explosions, air‑raid sirens, and choir vocals—to convey the daily reality of combat. Each...
Buildings and Food – ‘Yutori’
Ambient project Buildings and Food, led by Japanese‑Canadian artist Jen K. Wilson, released the album Yutori, a minimalist collection inspired by the Japanese concept of slowing down. The record employs pentatonic scales, sequencer textures, and field recordings to create spacious,...
Tonneau – “O Father, O Mother”
Amsterdam‑based trio Tonneau released the single “O Father, O Mother” on May 8, 2026, a haunting blend of broken piano, violin and electronic‑tinged vocals that reflects the joys and strains of parenthood. The track opens with wordless vocal textures before moving into...
Televised Mind – “Rumours”
Televised Mind, a UK rock outfit, released the single “Rumours,” recorded live at Leeds’ Eiger Studios and produced by Gordon Raphael—renowned for his work with The Strokes, The Cribs, and The Libertines. The track delivers a raw, confrontational anthem that...
Xeno Ray JNB – ‘Mono Modern’
South Carolina artist Xeno Ray JNB has released the full-length album “Mono Modern,” a self‑produced project that fuses industrial glitch, experimental hip‑hop, and avant‑garde electronic textures. Drawing on influences such as Radiohead, Prince, Kendrick Lamar and Yves Tumor, the record...
EverWill – “Sure Thing”
EverWill, the Nebraska‑born project of multi‑instrumentalist Will Griffey, has dropped the high‑energy pop‑punk single “Sure Thing.” The song draws directly from Griffey’s twelve‑year relationship and recent marriage, even incorporating lines from his wedding vows. Featuring aggressive guitars, bustling bass, and...
Dexter and the Moonrocks – Freakin’ Out
Dexter and the Moonrocks' new single "Freakin’ Out" entered the Hot 100 with a 5.43 rating, marking a rare chart appearance for an indie act. The track’s rise is driven by a YouTube‑centric buzz campaign that turned fan comments into streaming...
Miserere Luminis Fall From the Heavens on “Sidera” (Interview)
Miserere Luminis released their third album, *Sidera*, in March, expanding beyond black‑metal roots into cinematic post‑metal and classical textures. The eight‑plus‑minute tracks weave orchestral strings, piano motifs, and layered atmospheres, reflecting a split from the earlier *Ordalie* sessions that together...
13 Best Songs of the Week: Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, Spacemoth, Yard Act, and More
The weekly roundup spotlights 13 standout tracks released in the past seven days, featuring new singles from Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, Spacemoth, Yard Act, Iceage, Kurt Vile, and Broken Social Scene among others. Notable releases include Boards of Canada’s first album in...
21st Century Miles Davis – Tuesday 26 May, Sadler’s Wells East.
In 2026 the jazz world marks the 100‑year anniversary of Miles Davis, and the National Jazz Archive is commemorating the milestone with a forward‑looking concert on 26 May at Sadler’s Wells East. The David Kayode Quintet – featuring rising talents...
Olivia Murphy – ‘Fateful Birds & Fledgling Stories’
Olivia Murphy, a Peter Whittingham Jazz Development Award winner, has completed her debut album with the Olivia Murphy Jazz Orchestra, recorded in October 2024 and slated for release. The record, backed by Help Musicians UK, showcases a 14‑minute two‑part suite...
Post-Poptimism vs Hyper-Rock
Charli XCX’s new single, which blends electronic synths with a brief guitar riff, amassed over 3 million views in its first twelve hours and entered the YouTube Trending chart at #17. The track’s lyric “the dance floor is dead” mirrors a...
SUSS Shares New Track “Sunset IX”
New York ambient‑country trio SUSS has dropped the penultimate track “Sunset IX” ahead of their forthcoming album Counting Sunsets, scheduled for May 15 on the Northern Spy label. The song opens with a looping synth arpeggio that gradually incorporates glacial pedal steel...
Mac Cornish – “Wayfaring Woman”
Country singer‑songwriter Mac Cornish drops new single “Wayfaying Woman,” a breakup‑themed track steeped in ’70s country vibes. The song features steel guitar, twangy strums, and a resilient vocal delivery, accompanied by a cinematic video directed by Janaya Pardo. Cornish announced...
Lena Dardelet on Contradiction, Softness, and the Weight of Becoming
Lena Dardelet, a trilingual Dominican‑French singer‑songwriter, releases new music that fuses traditional Caribbean rhythms with urban Latin experimentation, highlighted by her latest collaboration “Y Qué” with Martox. She openly acknowledges her privileged family background tied to coastal development, using that...
Boston Symphony Plans Europe Tour with Andris Nelsons
Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons announced an eight‑city European tour for March 2027, marking their eighth and final collaboration abroad. The itinerary includes London, Hamburg, Luxembourg and Paris, with a debut three‑night run at London’s Barbican Centre....
I Love Mystery :: Hiss Golden Messenger on the Hard-Earned Optimism of I’m People
Hiss Golden Messenger’s latest record, I’m People, signals a fresh chapter for front‑man MC Taylor. The album’s biography frames it around “truth, lies, magic, faith,” and the music reflects that ambition. Taylor and his collaborators distill the band’s signature country‑rock...
This Sounds Like Spring
Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li has announced a new album released through indie label Neon Gold Records. The Substack post by Songletter shares a direct streaming link via Song.link, inviting listeners to play the tracks immediately. The announcement marks Li’s first full‑length release...
Yr Knives – “Stretch Bath (Live 9/2025)”
Yr Knives, a new Chicago‑based improv collective, released a merch‑table‑only live CD titled “Stretch Bath,” recorded during their September 2025 set at Tubby’s. The recording captures the band’s dynamic shift from searing intensity to tender passages, showcasing members from Tortoise, BASIC, Health...
Interview: The Big Hash Wants You To Feel The Love
South African artist The Big Hash drops his genre‑bending album *Love Is A Star*, a joint effort with Amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small and producer SLY. The record fuses Afro‑beat, Amapiano, R&B and trap‑soul while centering love as both inspiration...
Nicole Sabouné – Lubnan
Nicole Sabouné, a Lebanese‑born singer‑songwriter, released the single “Lubnan” in 2026, drawing attention for its kinetic motorik rhythm and emotionally charged vocals. The track, highlighted on mp3hugger.com, is praised for its boundless energy that “flails limbs” and evokes a sense...
Ruby Duff and Lo Lauren Become First Recipients of John Sweeney Awards and Bursaries
SESAC and Sound City introduced two new honors—the John Sweeney Impact Award and the John Sweeney Legacy Prize—at Sound City 2026, naming Ruby Duff and Lo Lauren as the inaugural recipients. Each winner receives a £5,000 (≈ $6,350) unrestricted bursary to fund...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Long-Awaited Fan Favourite ‘Big Dog’
British art‑pop band The Last Dinner Party released "Big Dog", a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, alongside spoken‑word intro "Come All You Beasts". The track, a longtime live favorite, showcases a more experimental left‑field sound reminiscent of PJ...
Dublin’s Really Good Time Announce Debut Album ‘Affirmations’ and Gritty New Single
Irish trio Really Good Time announced their debut album, Affirmations, slated for an August 7 release, accompanied by the new single “Do It.” The track showcases motorik‑driven guitars and a relentless rhythm section while lampooning Ireland’s housing crisis and the pressures of...
The Last Dinner Party Unleash Fan Favourite “Big Dog”
The Last Dinner Party released “Big Dog,” a dark art‑pop single co‑produced with Animesh Raval, marking the band’s first production credit. Accompanying the track is a spoken‑word intro, “Come All You Beasts,” which deepens the song’s folkloric narrative. The group...
King Tuff :: Moo
King Tuff’s frontman Kyle Thomas has released the new album *MOO*, recorded on a refurbished Tascam 388 and a well‑worn Gibson SG. After abandoning Los Angeles, Thomas retreated to his hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, to capture a stripped‑down, mid‑1970s‑style country‑rock vibe....
Slow Fiction Return With New Single “Junior Year”
Brooklyn indie band Slow Fiction has released “junior year,” their first single on the Tight Knit label, accompanied by a video directed by Miles Wilson. The track follows the critical acclaim of their 2024 EP *Crush* and delves into the...
The Tiwa Savage Foundation Is Here To Train The Next Generation Of African Music Stars
Tiwa Savage, one of Africa’s most prominent Afrobeats stars, has launched the Tiwa Savage Foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music. The inaugural week-long program, held April 22‑26, brought together 120 aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters, and business students for...
MacFarmlin – ‘Amber’ EP
Jonas Axt’s project MacFarmlin debuts with the “Amber” EP, a six‑track blend of folk, chamber‑rock, and atmospheric songwriting. The record explores anxiety and inner conflict through mountain‑laden metaphors, highlighted by tracks such as “Alaska,” “Amber,” and “169 Avel.” Axt will...
Best New Albums This Week: Broken Social Scene, Lemoncello, Aldous Harding, Action Bronson and More
A wave of new releases this week spotlights indie heavyweights and emerging acts, from Broken Social Scene’s first album in nine years to Lykke Li’s announced final record. The lineup includes Lemoncello’s synth‑infused sophomore, Aldous Harding’s fifth album, and Action Bronson’s self‑released...
Lemonsuckr Share Bruising New Single “Stain”
British indie rock quartet Lemonsuckr has dropped “Stain,” the lead single from their upcoming EP *Life Is A Heist* slated for release on ALTER Music. The track, a gritty exploration of family fracture, was self‑produced and recorded between the band’s...
Bomethius – Found Out
Bomethius released the single “Found Out” in 2026, earning praise for its Paul McCartney‑style vocals and cinematic arrangement. The track moves from intimate verses to a bright, sun‑lit chorus, showcasing a blend of analog warmth and modern production. Critics highlighted the...
Friends Call Me Max
Sir Simon Rattle, the renowned British conductor, was awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art on May 7, 2026 in Munich. The honor was presented by Bavarian Minister‑President Markus Söder, who highlighted Rattle’s decades‑long influence on the global music...
The New Cue #590 May 8: Mike D, Aldous Harding, RIP Magic, Little Simz, Boards of Canada, Max Cooper, Alice...
The New Cue’s May 8 edition spotlights three notable music releases: RIP Magic’s single “Screwdark,” Mike D’s first solo track “Switch Up” with his sons’ group Very Nice Person, and two new Boards of Canada pieces from their long‑awaited album Inferno. The newsletter...