Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Hulu will debut "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," a definitive documentary on March 26, 2026, directed by three‑time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund. The film mirrors Idol’s 2015 memoir, weaving interviews with punk legends like Steve Jones and contemporary stars such as Miley Cyrus. It uses animated sequences to dramatize his heroin addiction and its ripple effect across the 1980s music scene. The release coincides with Idol’s second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, underscoring his enduring cultural footprint.
Gary Crosby Quintet – ‘Miles In the Sky’ at the Vortex
Gary Crosby’s quintet delivered a daring Miles Davis tribute at London’s Vortex, reinterpreting the Second Great Quintet’s repertoire with fresh, generational energy. The lineup featured longtime collaborators Winston Clifford, Denys Baptiste, Andrew McCormack and 19‑year‑old trumpeter Klara Devlin, whose horizontal improvisations...
Joe Lovano with Guests at Bergamo Jazz 2026
Jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano, artistic director of Bergamo Jazz, staged a sold‑out finale at the 2,300‑seat Teatro Donizetti, featuring a hand‑picked octet. The concert paid tribute to jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane, delivering a two‑hour‑plus program that blended...
The Lost Score
British trio Haiku Salut teamed with Australian jazz pianist Meg Morley to release "The Lost Score," their first collection of new material since 2021. Originating from a 2019 Flatpack Film Festival commission to score the silent film "People on Sunday,"...
Pianist Yunchan Turns to Schubert Songs
South Korean virtuoso pianist Yunchan Lim has announced a May tour across his home country, marking his biennial return to domestic stages. Unlike previous programs, the tour will focus exclusively on works by Franz Schubert and Alexander Scriabin, featuring piano...
Last Night in Sioux Falls (by Bob Keyes)
Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways World Tour made a stop in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, performing at the Washington Pavilion. The concert suffered from severely inaudible vocals, prompting the audience to shout for the singer to be heard. Reporter...
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Do People Really Care About 'Pre-Save?'
The Your Morning Coffee podcast episode 294 (March 23, 2026) breaks down three hot music‑industry topics: the IFPI Global Music Report 2026, U.S. wholesale recorded‑music revenue hitting $11.5 billion in 2025, and the waning relevance of pre‑save campaigns. The IFPI data...
Ben Glas – “Music* *?”
Ben Glas’s new album “music* *?” challenges conventional composition by presenting seven pieces built entirely from raw acoustic phenomena such as phasing and acoustic beating. The tracks contain no written melodies, yet listeners report hearing emergent tunes and textures, a...
Slayr - Half Blood (BloodLuxe)
Philadelphia rapper slayr has released a deluxe edition of his mixtape Half Blood, adding ten new tracks and effectively doubling its runtime. The expanded project is sequenced seamlessly, giving the feel of a fresh album rather than a collection of...
John McLaughlin – ‘Music For Abandoned Heights’
John McLaughlin completed a twelve‑track soundtrack for the unreleased film “Abandoned Heights,” recorded in 2020‑21 and now issued on vinyl (ten tracks) and SACD (including two bonus cuts). The music, written with full artistic freedom, showcases collaborations with jazz veterans...
The Salzburg Crisis: An Idiot’s Guide
The Salzburg Festival faces leadership turmoil as artistic director Markus Hinterhäuser missed a deadline to extend his contract, prompting the board to claim his term has expired. Hinterhäuser, who has led the festival for a decade and is praised for...
Emma-Jean Thackray at Ronnie Scott’s
Emma‑Jean Thackray headlined two back‑to‑back Friday nights at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s, marking the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’s birth. Her quartet opened with a reinterpretation of "Will o’ the Wisp" from Davis‑Gil Evans’s *Sketches of Spain* and progressed through...
Lauren Auder – Whole World as Vigil | Album Review
Lauren Auder’s sophomore album *Whole World As Vigil* drops on March 27, 2026, building on the introspective foundation of her debut *The Infinite Spine*. The record weaves brooding lyricism with bright choruses, merging electronic, classical, and underground hip‑hop influences across...
Matt Berninger Brings His Solo Show to Kilkenny This July for the Live at Castle Mills Series
Matt Berninger, lead vocalist of The National, will headline the inaugural Live at Castle Mills concert in Kilkenny on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with Irish folk singer Lisa O’Neill and local rock act Engine Alley as special guests. General admission tickets are €64.50 (≈ $70) and a VIP...
Kodaline Announce Split, Detail Final Album and Farewell Tour
Irish indie‑pop band Kodaline announced they will disband after releasing their fifth and final studio album later this year. The group outlined a 2026 Farewell Tour that will visit the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, with early‑access presales beginning March 25...
Otracami – “Perfect Reach”
Camila Ortiz, the New York‑based singer‑songwriter behind Otracami, has dropped the single “Perfect Reach.” The track emerged from a winter‑time songwriting workshop led by Adrianne Lenker and was shaped by Ortiz’s reading of the Argentine horror novel Our Share of Night. Musically,...
Ireke – ‘Ayô Dele’
French duo Ireke released their second album, Ayô Dele, on March 20, 2026. The record fuses funk, soul, jazz, Afrobeat and dub with electronic percussion, delivering dance‑ready grooves. Vocalists Agnès Hélène, Nayel Hóxò and Olivya sing in French, Spanish, Yoruba,...
K-Pop Band BTS Misrepresents Howard University as Predominantly White in Video
BTS released an animated teaser for their album *Arirang* that portrays Howard University – a historically Black institution – as overwhelmingly white, featuring almost no Black students. The video references a 1896 Washington Post story about seven Korean students at...
Arliston Reflect On The Passage Of Time: ‘The Older I Get’
London duo Arliston released a live rendition of "The Older I Get" to celebrate the first anniversary of their debut album Disappointment Machine. The new version, recorded at 123 Studios in Peckham with producer Brett Shaw, features cellist Maddie Ashman...
Victoria George Shares Gratitude On ‘Every Little Bit’
Veteran singer‑songwriter Victoria George returns with “Every Little Bit,” a personal acoustic track inspired by her recent battle with a brain tumour. The song, part of her forthcoming album Wilderness, celebrates the support of family and friends while showcasing her...
Eve Maret – “Hit U With a Banger”
Nashville‑based experimental composer Eve Maret has dropped “Hit U With a Banger,” the second single from her forthcoming album Diamond Cutter, slated for an April 17 release. The track opens with punchy acid‑bass hits and a seductive vocal that feels both...
Upupayāma – “Mystic Chords of Memory”
Italian multi‑instrumentalist Alessio Ferarr, performing as Upupayāma, has dropped the new single “Mystic Chords of Memory.” The track, a groovy psych‑rock piece with funk‑infused guitar fuzz, serves as the lead single from the forthcoming double album Honesty Flowers. The album...
Die Twice – “Jakobo”
Brighton‑via‑Exeter quartet Die Twice has dropped their debut independent single “Jakobo” through the FAE label. The track delves into themes of uncertainty, resistance and identity, framing personal messages within fragmented street‑level imagery. Musically, it fuses bombastic rock anthems with prog‑flavored...
Alpha Pet – “Wow”
Swedish post‑punk outfit Alpha Pet has issued “Wow,” the lead single from their self‑titled debut EP, which arrives this Friday on indie label Rama Lama Records. The track delivers a hard‑hitting, uneasy vibe that fuses the aggression of The Hives with the...
Stephen Becker – “Bad Idea”
Brooklyn musician Stephen Becker is set to release his new album Gravity Blanket, with the opening track “Bad Idea” now streaming as the lead single. The song blends folk‑rock textures reminiscent of Wilco’s A Ghost Is Born and Big Thief’s...
CatDraggon – “Devious Serpent”
CatDraggon has dropped the single “Devious Serpent,” a high‑energy blend of alt‑rock, indie, and glam‑rock that lampoons corporate backstabbers and ladder‑climbers. The track pairs tongue‑in‑cheek lyrics with soulful vocals, delivering a playful yet pointed commentary on modern workplace politics. It...
Jefferson Pitcher – “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” (The Smiths Cover)
Singer‑songwriter Jefferson Pitcher released his new EP *Six Black Fishes Please* earlier this month, concluding it with a cover of The Smiths’ iconic track “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want.” Pitcher, a lifelong fan of the band,...
MEMORIALS – “Dropped Down The Well”
UK‑based duo MEMORIALS, featuring Verity Susman and Wire guitarist Matthew Simms, will release their debut album All Clouds Bring Not Rain on Fire Records this Friday. The lead track “Dropped Down The Well” has been dubbed a bleak banger and...
Briandina X Russell Collective – “Nothing Matters, Pt. 2”
Italian musicians briandina and Russell Collective have released “nothing matters, pt. 2,” the second single from their forthcoming album. The track fuses indie rock with 80s‑era guitar tones, drawing comparisons to The National and David Gray while adding widescreen cinematic...
Steffen Cordts ~ Blue Element
Steffen Cordts’ new album Blue Element delivers an uninterrupted, hour‑long field‑recorded soundscape that captures water from the North Sea, Lake Constance, the Pomeranian Lagoon, the Main River and the Baltic Sea. The mix unfolds like a narrative, beginning with gentle...
Mishkin Fitzgerald and Third Bloom Are Post-Everything on ARCHIVE
British singer‑songwriter Mishkin Fitzgerald teams with Brighton producer Third Bloom for ARCHIVE, a ten‑track album imagined as a transmission from a sun‑less, dystopian future Britain. The record weaves neoclassical strings, baroque piano, and choral textures with post‑dubstep bass, trip‑hop beats,...
Live Nation, Bob Power, and The Chipmunks Go Punk: Link Drop
Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a high‑profile antitrust lawsuit that has lingered since the 2010 merger. The agreement resolves the government’s claims that the combined entity stifles competition and...
Now & Then: The Steel Wheels’ The Steel Wheels and the Reach of Tomorrow the Green Grass
The Steel Wheels' self‑titled album revisits the band’s acoustic roots while expanding the soundscape with reflective, community‑focused lyrics. The review draws a parallel to the Jayhawks’ 1995 release *Tomorrow the Green Grass*, which broadened the mid‑90s roots‑rock lexicon with richer...
He Brought the Altar With Him
Catholic priest and military chaplain Padre Guilherme Peixoto has turned his altar into a DJ deck, blending liturgical chants with melodic techno. He first spun tracks in Afghanistan to lift soldiers' spirits, then used the same approach to rescue a...
EXCLUSIVE: JUSTIN BIEBER AND USHER’S EXPLOSIVE FIGHT — ALL OVER DIDDY
Justin Bieber and Usher’s long‑standing tension erupted publicly after an Oscars after‑party, with insiders saying the clash stems from Bieber’s reassessment of his early career ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs. Bieber, now a father, feels Usher failed to protect him...
High Ratings for New Cinema, some Recent Recordings of Big Symphonies, the Best From the Week Online
The blog post blends casual music commentary with curated recommendations, covering new pop and indie tracks alongside major classical releases. It highlights Marek Janowski’s 2024 box set of Bruckner symphonies, emphasizing his 2010 recording of the eighth, and recommends Vladimir...
Hey Elbow ~ FLOCK
Hey Elbow ~ FLOCK is a 40‑minute, blue‑themed suite released by the Swedish trio on a striking blue vinyl. The album unfolds as a continuous piece, shifting through drone, tribal rock, and synth‑driven sections while inviting improvisers to add unpredictable textures. Its...
Benjamin Herman – ‘The Tokyo Sessions’
Benjamin Herman’s latest release, “The Tokyo Sessions,” fuses Japanese traditional instruments with heavy synths, electronics, and free‑form improvisation. Recorded with his trio and a roster of Tokyo underground talent—including Otomo Yoshihide, Tomoaki Baba, and shakuhachi master Akihito Obama—the 54‑minute album...
Ankora and Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline at the Elgar Room
Ankora, the latest all‑women ensemble from Tomorrow’s Warriors, headlined an International Women’s Day concert at London’s Elgar Room, showcasing the program’s “each one, teach one” ethos. The performance paired Ankora’s recent graduates with the current Frontline lineup, whose average age...
Two Organs Thunder Out in This Week’s Concert
The Oakland Symphony will stage a dual‑organ concert at the historic Paramount theater on March 27, featuring Saint‑Saëns’ famed Organ Symphony and a newly highlighted Hammond B3 concerto by Brian Raphael Nabors. Conducted by music director Kedrick Armstrong, the program...
Anne Efternøler, Maria Laurette Friis, Johanna Borchert - We Are. Profoundly. Predisposed. To Drowning (Relative Pitch, 2026)
Anne Efternøler, Maria Laurette Friis and Johanna Borchert release the 2026 album We Are. Profoundly. Predisposed. To Drowning on the Relative Pitch label. The trio employs only voices, a prepared piano, trumpet, flute and small objects to craft collective improvisations...
Alongside The British Invasion-3-SiriusXM This Week
The Lefsetz Letter announced a new SiriusXM episode titled “Alongside The British Invasion‑3,” airing Saturday, March 21 at 4 PM Eastern on channel 103. The show will explore American records that charted alongside the British Invasion hits of the 1960s. Listeners...
Hiding Places Draw You Into a Hypnotic Folk Loop with ‘One Hand’
Brooklyn indie band Hiding Places released the six‑minute single “One Hand,” a hypnotic folk loop recorded live with three acoustic guitars, organ‑like keys and electric bursts. The track previews their first professional‑studio album, The Secret to Good Living, slated for...
Sister Madds Serve up a Feast with EP ‘Are You Hungry?’
Scottish five‑piece Sister Madds released their debut EP “Are You Hungry?” showcasing a bratty punk‑rock blend of indie pop and punk. The four‑track record opens with “Table Manners,” drawing early‑Paramore vibes, and continues with high‑octane songs like “Get Rich, Get...
Fugue State – Dark
Fugue State, Dan Langa’s experimental project, will issue its debut full-length album *After Nothing Comes* on May 22 via independent Switch Hit Records. The record, billed as a “spectral audible weather system,” merges live performances with a rotating cast of...
Sophie Moore – “Closer Than”
Sophie Moore’s new single “Closer Than” serves as a compelling preview of her forthcoming Trouble in Mind album, blending UK alt‑country sensibilities with Nashville‑style elegance. Produced by Mark Nevers and featuring members of Lambchop, the track layers warm brass, mellow...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU’s weekly roundup highlights five new singles from diverse artists. Kelsey Lu returns with "Running To Pain," featuring collaborators Sampha, Kamasi Washington and Kim Gordon, positioning her upcoming album as a major release. Ed O'Brien, MRCY with Yazmin Lacey, Lime...
How Lollapalooza's Evolution Has Defined the Last 3.5 Decades of Live Music
Lollapalooza’s 2026 lineup, featuring headliners like Charli XCX, Lorde, and The Smashing Pumpkins, underscores the festival’s evolution from a traveling alt‑rock tour to a multi‑genre, Chicago‑based destination. Since its 1991 launch, the event has mirrored shifts in live‑music economics, embracing...
Boston Trustees: We Can Explain (but We Won’t)
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Board announced that Maestro Andris Nelsons will leave after the 2027 Tanglewood season. In a lengthy letter, trustees blamed declining attendance, rising operating costs and a $100 million draw on reserves for the decision, rather than artistic...
Gondos Unleash Stop Calling Video
The latest cultural roundup spotlights Austin’s vibrant live‑music ecosystem, from the high‑energy Gondos track that captures the city’s sunny vibe to in‑depth reviews of Andrew Bird, The Psychedelic Furs, and Thievery Corporation performances at iconic venues. Festival coverage, such as the...