JPEGMAFIA, NAV, Madonna, Lizzo | Weekly Track Roundup: 5/3/26
Anthony Fantano’s weekly track roundup spotlights a mix of standout and disappointing releases, from JPEGMAFIA’s “Baby Girl” and Madonna’s “Bring Your Love” to the under‑whelming NAV/Quavo “MUTT.” The roundup highlights genre‑blending experiments such as Kaátaìra’s acoustic black‑metal‑Brazilian fusion and Nia Archives’ pop‑rock‑tinged jungle track “Boys in Blue.” Fantano also praises Four Tet’s remix for RamonPang and Loathe’s crushing metalcore single “NOWHERE2RUN.” The commentary underscores how influencer reviews can steer streaming attention and shape artist momentum.
The Rolling Stones Bring Three Nights of Satisfaction to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" This Month
The Rolling Stones will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon across three episodes in May 2026. Mick Jagger is slated for May 6, Keith Richards for May 7, and Ronnie Wood for May 13. This marks Richards’ third, and Jagger’s and Wood’s second, appearances...
Everybody Is OBSESSED With Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka, a Japanese guitar virtuoso from the 1970s‑80s city‑pop era, has experienced an unexpected resurgence in 2025. After a 40‑year hiatus, he sold out back‑to‑back shows in New York and his world tour is fully booked, while streaming platforms...
Namasenda – Limbo | Album Review
Swedish hyperpop artist Namasenda drops her long‑awaited debut album *Limbo* on May 8, 2026, marking a decade of underground development and a partnership with PC Music founder A.G. Cook. The record opens with the club‑ready “Love Island” and traverses a spectrum from 80s‑inspired synths...
Goliath
Exodus, the Bay Area thrash pioneers, have dropped their 13th studio album, "Goliath," marking a return after a 13‑year hiatus since 2010’s Exhibit B. The record, produced by Mark Lewis, departs from longtime collaborator Andy Sneap and features half the tracks...
London’s Little Grandad Share Debut Double Single ‘Sleepwalking’ / ‘Unmasked’
London indie quartet Little Grandad has launched their debut double single, "Sleepwalking" and "Unmasked," on Communion Records. The A‑side delivers bright guitar‑driven pop with a hook‑laden chorus, while the B‑side delves into darker, lyrical introspection and a chaotic drum climax....
Music Flies Free in “Papillons” From Manchester Collective
The Manchester Collective closed Southbank Centre’s Multitudes festival with “Papillons,” a hybrid concert‑dance‑multimedia event staged in the Purcell Room on 30 April. Cellist Laura van der Heijden performed solo alongside the dance duo Thick & Tight and multimedia artist CHAINES, presenting new works such as...
If Father Ted and CMAT Had a Baby: Shamrock Showband Are the New Irish Country Band to Get to Know
Shamrock Showband, a Belfast‑based trio, is reviving Ireland’s mid‑century showband tradition by fusing traditional country, folk‑punk, and psychedelic elements. Their self‑titled debut arrived in May 2024 with 11 tracks that riff on Irish vernacular and rural life, followed by the...
Libby Weitnauer – How To Hurt
Libby Weitnauer’s debut single “How To Hurt” drops in 2026, delivering a breezy, steel‑guitar‑driven country track that feels unburdened and light‑hearted. Critics praise the three‑minute song for its effortless mood and fresh take on Nashville’s traditional sound. The release marks...
Leeds Slacker-Pop Newcomers Drury Hill Unveil Debut Single ‘Eye to Eye / River’
Leeds‑based slacker‑pop quartet Drury Hill released their debut double‑A‑side single “Eye to Eye / River” on May 5 through indie label Private Regcords. The tracks were recorded with Phil Booth at Nottingham’s JT Soar studio and signal a shift toward more...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 – Vol. 2 Soundtrack Out Now
Hollywood Records released the Volume 2 soundtrack for Marvel’s “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 finale, making 21 original cues available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube. The album features new compositions by The Newton Brothers, who also scored the series’ first...
Musician Margaret Sohn (Miss Grit) on Taking a Leap of Faith
Margaret Sohn, known as Miss Grit, balances a new school‑staff job in New York with her music career, using the steady income to fund creative pursuits. She’s expanded her visual art practice, handling album covers, photography and video herself to maintain artistic...
Quells – “Life Is Art”
Detroit indie artist Quells, the project of singer‑songwriter Adam W. Fitzgerald, has dropped the single “Life is Art,” the first track from his forthcoming debut solo album Jaded Love. The album will arrive on September 9 via Underflow Records, and the...
Rodrigo Amado This Is Our Language - Wailers (European Echoes Archive Series, 2026)
Portuguese saxophonist Rodrigo Amado has issued "Wailers," the fourth record in his "This Is Our Language" series, captured during a 2019 European tour at Lisbon’s Namouche Studios. The album features his American super‑quartet—Joe McPhee, Kent Kessler and Chris Corsano—delivering intense free‑jazz improvisations, including...
Johnny Bell ~ Mountain States
Johnny Bell’s new album *Mountain States* reimagines the banjo as a lead, vocal‑free instrument, pairing it with drones, fiddle, shruti box and synths. Co‑released by Centripetal Force and Australia’s Ramble Records, the record departs from the bright Appalachian clichés popularized...
St.Arnaud Debuts Reflective New Track “It’s Cool” From Latest Album
Edmonton indie project St.Arnaud, led by Ian St.Arnaud, has released its third self‑titled album, St.Arnaud, featuring the reflective single “It’s Cool.” The record follows a staggered rollout of three deluxe singles and is organized into three distinct “movements” defined by...
Alanna Sterling Debuts Emotion Driven Pop Track “More”
Canadian singer‑songwriter Alanna Sterling released the new pop ballad “More,” a piano‑driven track that balances chill, nostalgic textures with raw emotional honesty. The song explores the tension between longing for deeper connection and accepting uncertainty, using restrained production that leaves...
Strange Plants Debut Rock N’ Roll Goodness with “Ground Falls Away”
Strange Plants have dropped “Ground Falls Away,” an energetic rock single that follows February’s “Lay Your Mind” as the second installment in a year‑long release collection. The track blends kinetic grooves, vintage analog textures, and a distinctive push‑pull rhythm section...
ARKELLS RELEASE “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND” FEATURING POOLSIDE
Canadian rock outfit Arkells have issued a new single, “What’s On Your Mind,” featuring chill‑wave duo Pool Side. The track, the fifth release ahead of their forthcoming album *Between Us*, showcases a synth‑heavy, disco‑esque sound that blends Arkells’ indie‑rock roots with...
“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” Soundtrack Out Now
Walt Disney Records has released the full soundtrack for the Disney+ series “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.” The 38‑track score, composed by Kevin Kiner with contributions from Sean and Deana Kiner, is now streaming on Amazon, YouTube, Spotify and...
Tems – What You Need
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Tems released the single “What You Need,” earning a 7.33 rating on early‑listener platforms. The track pairs a sparse, piano‑driven groove with her signature soulful vocals, while the lyrics detail a decisive break from a dysfunctional romance. Critics...
John Williams Composes Bye-Bye Dudamel Fanfare
The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced a surprise addition to its June 4 program: a new fanfare titled “Bravo Gustavo!” composed by legendary film scorer John Williams. The short, trumpet‑focused piece will be performed under the baton of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, celebrating...
Django In The Bay Festival (22 to 24 May)
The fourth‑annual Django In The Bay festival will run May 22‑24, 2026 at The Hide, a glamping site on Rutland Water in the East Midlands. Tickets are priced at $203 for a full weekend with camping, $114 without camping, and...
Missing the Moment Before It’s Gone: George Collins Finds Beauty in Life’s In-Between
George Collins Band releases the single “My Tomorrow Is Already Missing You Today,” a reflective folk‑rock track that meditates on the fleeting nature of the present. The song weaves intimate lyrics about everyday moments with a melodic palette reminiscent of...
The Avalanches’ New Album: Everything We Know So Far
The Avalanches are teasing their fourth studio album, the first since 2020’s *We Will Always Love You*, though no title or release date has been announced. The band began dropping hints in 2022, escalating to a series of cryptic posts...
Seefeel :: Sol.Hz
British ambient‑post‑rock pioneers Seefeel have broken a 15‑year silence with *Sol.Hz*, their first full‑length album since 2011. Core members Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock stripped their sound to a minimalist core, emphasizing negative space and deliberate texture. The record arrives...
Cola Share Video for New Single ‘Haveluck Country’
Cola released a new single, “Haveluck Country,” accompanied by a music video on May 4, ahead of their forthcoming album Cost of Living Adjustment slated for May 8. The video, directed by the duo Camille Anais Semprez and Cedar Teionietathe...
Ninajirachi Announces Tour Dates for North American Headline Tour
EDM pop artist Ninajirachi announced a seven‑city North American headline tour running from September 17 to November 12, 2026, to promote her critically acclaimed 2025 album *I Love My Computer*. The tour kicks off in Vancouver and concludes in Los...
Rob & Ellen – “So Many Californias”
Rob & Ellen, the new collaboration between longtime Blues Lawyer Rob I. Miller and fellow Blues Lawyer Ellen Matthews, have released the opener of their debut EP “In On It.” The track, described as a sunny indie‑pop tune with ’90s...
Diles Que No Me Maten Share Perquisidor
Diles Que No Me Maten released a new single titled “Investigator,” which leans into a jazz‑breakdown sound, diverging from the post‑rock poetry of their earlier release. The track is accompanied by a DIY video that underscores the band’s collaborative, independent...
Mondays with Morgan: T.S. Monk – New Thelonious Monk Archival Album Live in Paris, 1967
Thelonious Monk’s estate released a new archival record, "Monk Live in Paris, 1967, Volume One," on April 24 via Rhythm‑A‑Ning Entertainment. The album documents the November 3, 1967 Salle Pleyel concert, featuring Monk’s core quartet plus guests Johnny Griffin, Phil Woods, Clark Terry...
Review: Grace Ives – ‘Girlfriend’
Grace Ives drops her second studio album, “Girlfriend,” marking a bold evolution from 2022’s “Janky Star.” The record features four standout singles—“Avalanche,” “Dance With Me,” “My Mans,” and the fan‑favorite “Stupid Bitches.” Produced in part by Grammy‑nominated John DeBold, the...
Mikaela Davis
Mikaela Davis releases her new album Graceland Way, turning her improv‑jam background into a genre‑bending country‑pop record. Produced by Dan Horne and John Lee Shannon, the album features guests such as Madison Cunningham, Tim Heidecker, and members of Circles Around...
Pleased to Meet You: Avid Fan
Avid Fan, a Manchester‑based band, released a new track that fuses post‑punk heritage with contemporary noise textures. The song escalates over three minutes, culminating in a powerful drum‑driven climax that creates a wall of discord. Critics note the band’s ability...
Monday Morning Video – Nathan Bess
Nathan Bess, a Charleston firefighter turned solo acoustic artist, released his first music in 2024 and quickly earned a spot opening for a major rock act. His debut single, "Something About the Smell," offers a raw look at addiction and...
Girl Tones Share Stubborn Mouth Video
Girl Tones, a two‑sister duo, are carving a niche in pop‑garage‑rock with infectious hooks and a bold sonic identity. Their latest track features a tension‑building riff that flips into sugary sweetness, echoing the style that once defined Cherry Glazer. Critics...
New Music From The Simple Present
German indie‑pop outfit The Simple Present is set to release their new album Early Days on May 23. The record arrives as a joint effort between respected niche labels KUS and Shelflife, signaling a strong collaborative push. Reviewers highlight the album’s...
Vorhex Angel – “Okie’s Song Part I”
Vorhex Angel has dropped its first single “Okie’s Song Part I” ahead of the upcoming album DRAIN, marking a notable shift from the abrasive noise of their debut Heavenly toward a more melodic pop‑infused sound. The track blends somber strings...
Bolbec :: Foutu Félin
Aquarium Drunkard’s latest review spotlights Bolbec’s new single “Foutu Félin,” noting its cinematic flair reminiscent of Piero Piccioni’s classic scores. The track weaves a recurring piano waltz with expansive, incandescent soundscapes, while producer Sven Wunder adds atmospheric depth. The write‑up...
Superfan Subscription Bubble Has Burst: What Will Replace It
Superfan subscription models championed by Vault, Patreon, and Spotify are collapsing as the monthly‑fee structure proves misaligned with how musicians create and how fans spend. Vault dropped its $5‑a‑month plan after two years, Patreon shifted focus to free memberships and...
Joshua Redman, Matt Carmichael and Theon Cross at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Joshua Redman opened the Cheltenham Jazz Festival with his quartet from the recent Blue Note releases, featuring the lyrical "A Message to Unsend" and a surprise cadenza into Hoagy Carmichael’s "Stardust." The town‑hall’s inadequate acoustics muffled the ensemble’s detail, especially...
Maybe Not Tonight
Lime Garden released their second album, "Maybe Not Tonight (So Young)", blending sharp alt‑rock with glossy electronic elements. Critics praised tracks such as “23,” “Cross My Heart,” and the title song, but called other cuts filler reminiscent of 90s indie....
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 @ Brooklyn Monarch, Brooklyn, New York, US, May 1, 2026
Cryptopsy headlined the Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 in Brooklyn, marking the second stop of a month‑long trek and celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1996 album *None So Vile*. The show featured a setlist heavy on the classic record,...
Piano Star Has ‘Unexpected Surgery’
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced that pianist Alice Sara Ott will miss this week’s concerts after undergoing a minor, unexpected surgery. Ticket holders who are dissatisfied with the substitute program will receive full refunds. Ott, who publicly disclosed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis...
Ana Roxanne – Poem 1
Ana Roxanne’s new album Poem 1 transforms her sound from the ambient, reverb‑heavy style of her 2019 Leaving Records debut into a stark, piano‑driven break‑up record. The singer‑songwriter format foregrounds her soulful vocals with minimal accompaniment—primarily piano, occasional strings, and subtle...
Seefeel – Sol.Hz
Seefeel, the seminal ’90s post‑shoegaze outfit, has released *Sol.Hz* on Warp, marking their first full‑length album in 15 years. The record follows a string of 2020s reissues and two 2024 mini‑LPs, *Everything Squared* and *Squared Roots*. Spanning nine abstract compositions,...
Yu Su (Interview)
Chinese‑born, London‑based electronic musician Yu Su released her latest album Foundry, a 40‑minute record that fuses Chicago house sensibilities with Chinese folk motifs and meticulous sound design. The album was crafted primarily in Ableton using a MiniFreak synth, alongside vintage gear...
The Thunks - Swarm Patterns (Trost, 2026)
American avant‑garde trio The Thunks released *Swarm Patterns* on Trost Records, a double‑album of two 29‑minute works that explore collective improvisation through swarm‑like dynamics. The music draws on the concept of stigmergy, using piano “thunking” and intricate drum patterns to...
Buildings and Food ~ Yutori
Japanese‑Canadian artist Jen K. Wilson releases "Buildings and Food," an album built around the Yutori principle of spacious, mindful listening. Each track serves as a sonic prompt—geese calls, bus‑stop ambience, bridge reflections—to encourage calm and meditation. The music blends pentatonic...
Zilch Patrol Deliver a Relentless Second Album with ‘Glamour’
Newcastle‑based Zilch Patrol follows their 2023 self‑titled debut with a second album, Glamour, that deepens their noise‑rock/post‑punk aesthetic. Frontwoman Hannah Bridgewater’s spoken‑word‑style vocals cut through abrasive guitars and programmed drums, delivering a confrontational narrative about societal systems. The record weaves...