REXEN – The Chauffeur
Michael Rexen, the Danish‑Gulf‑born singer‑songwriter, released his first full‑studio album *The Chauffeur* on April 24 2026 via Stunt Records. Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and mixed by John Parish, the project features collaborators like producer Silas Tinglef and guest vocalist Mette Lindberg. The analog‑rooted, slow‑burning arrangements mark a shift from his earlier self‑produced EPs, positioning Rexen as a more deliberate artist with premium studio resources. The release also coincides with a resurgence of analog vinyl pressings, giving the album an additional tactile appeal for collectors.
Hollywood Undead Release Vulnerable New Track ‘Feel Like Home’
Hollywood Undead has dropped the emotionally charged single “Feel Like Home,” a raw look at finding comfort in darkness. The band describes the track as a anthem for the broken, emphasizing solidarity with listeners. The release follows the earlier collaboration...
Alt-Pop Duo Gener8ion Peer Into the Future in This New Exhibition
French alt‑pop duo Gener8ion is set to launch their debut album *Love & Tears* on June 12, accompanied by an interdisciplinary exhibition titled *Visions of 2034*. The exhibition at London’s 180 Studios features seven short films set in cities such as Leeds,...
New Music on Our Radar This Week: Barry Can't Swim, AQUTIE, Josh Caffé
Mixmag’s weekly roundup spotlights a wave of new electronic releases, from Eskimo Recordings’ 25‑year, 50‑track anniversary compilation to DJ Koze’s double‑A‑side single on Pampa Records. Emerging platforms also make headlines, with AQUTIE debuting the PELE PELE label and Skrillex joining forces with...
Meet Joli, the Singer Behind the Viral Song ‘Palayo Sa Mundo’
Cebu‑born singer‑songwriter Jolianne Salvado, known as Joli, broke out with the TikTok‑viral hit “Palayo Sa Mundo,” a collaboration with Arthur Nery. The 21‑year‑old signed a record deal at 17 and released her debut EP “Plain Girl,” which chronicles her transition...
Radio Free Alice Are Continuing Australia’s Proud History of Post-Punk
Australian post‑punk outfit Radio Free Alice has emerged from a crowded 2020s scene with a hook‑driven, upbeat take on the genre. Their 2023 EP *Empty Words* earned critical praise and led to high‑profile slots at SXSW Austin, a support gig...
Ranjha
Shye Ben Tzur’s new album *Ranjha*, created with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, fuses Sufi qawwali, Hindustani classical modes, and Western experimental rock. The record revisits the collaborative spirit of 2015’s *Junun* but was recorded in Greenwood’s Oxford studio, giving the percussion a tighter,...
Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Reaches No. 9 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums 35 Years After Release
Nirvana’s second album *Nevermind* re‑emerged at No. 9 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart for the week of May 30, 2026, marking a resurgence 35 years after its 1991 release. The record has now accumulated 750 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining an exclusive roster...
Ariana Grande’s New Single Is A Bold Business Declaration Betting On Talent
Ariana Grande’s new single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” serves as a strategic pivot from pure streaming‑driven pop toward a broader entertainment portfolio. Co‑written with Max Martin and Ilya, the track maintains commercial polish while critiquing the parasocial...
Boards of Canada Soundtrack Backrooms End Credits
Boards of Canada broke a 13‑year recording silence on May 31, 2026 with their new LP Inferno. The duo’s unreleased track “The World Becomes Flesh” debuted early, playing over the end credits of A24’s horror film Backrooms. Directed by former YouTuber Kane Parsons,...
Jay-Z Jokes About Tory Lanez’s Prison Time In Roots Picnic Freestyle
Jay‑Z headlined the Roots Picnic with a lengthy freestyle that called out a roster of rivals, most notably incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez, referencing the shooting case and his jail status. The verses ignited a firestorm on social media, with listeners divided...
""We Hate You" Was Inspired In A Way By OZZY" – JUS OBORN Of ELECTRIC WIZARD On The Making Of...
In 2000 English doom metal band Electric Wizard released *Dopethrone*, a nine‑track stoner metal album later remastered in 2004. Guitarist Jus Oborn later revealed that the recording was marked by intense clashes, especially with drummer Mark Greening and bassist Tim Bagshaw, who...
MARK KENDALL On New GREAT WHITE Songs: 'We Have Three Ready To Go, But We Have Seven On Tape'
Great White guitarist Mark Kendall revealed the band has three songs ready for release and a total of 16‑17 tracks in various stages of development with new vocalist Brett Carlisle. The material stems from collaborations between Kendall, Carlisle and rhythm...
Kurt Vile – Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me
Kurt Vile, former War on Drugs guitarist, released his ninth solo album, "Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me," amid the UK’s hottest May in a century. The record leans into his signature lo‑fi, highway‑driving sound while serving as a nuanced love...
Jay Z Drops Drake Diss Bars At Roots Picnic
Jay‑Z headlined the Roots Picnic at Yankee Stadium, delivering a surprise four‑minute freestyle that targeted Drake, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj. The verses referenced Drake’s recent “Janice STFU” jab and revived old grievances with West, including the 1999 stabbing incident...
DAVE GROHL Joins SEPULTURA On Stage In LA – Watch Here
On May 29, former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl joined Sepultura onstage in Los Angeles, playing drums for the band’s 1993 classic “Kaiowas.” The Brazilian thrash legends are wrapping up their *Celebrating Life Through Death* tour, having just released their final EP *The Cloud Of Unknowing*....
RIK EMMETT On TRIUMPH's Recently Launched Reunion Tour: 'Every Night It Gets Better. It Just Keeps Resonating And Growing'
Canadian arena‑rock icons Triumph have launched their first North American tour in over three decades, kicking off April 10 in Orlando and spanning 27 U.S. and Canadian cities. Original members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore are backed by Phil X, Brent Fitz and...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Nod To Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead with Kanika Moore and Cris Jacobs
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country headlined the Maybe It Was the Roses Music Festival in Ventura, California, delivering a set steeped in Grateful Dead lore. The performance featured guest vocalists Cris Jacobs and Kanika Moore on classic Garcia Band numbers like...
Ronald LaPread Dies: Former Commodores Bassist Was 75
Ronald LaPread, the original bassist of the Commodores, died at age 75 following a sudden medical event. His daughter Soraya announced the news on Instagram, noting the loss of the Motown-era musician. LaPread, born in 1950, helped launch the group’s early...
Whitehall Choir to Premiere Hepplewhite’s ‘Living Voices’ This June
Whitehall Choir will debut Russell Hepplewhite’s new choral song cycle “Living Voices” on June 24 at St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge, London. Baritone Marcus Farnsworth, pianist Ian Tindale and conductor Joanna Tomlinson will present ten works that set poems commissioned from ten contemporary...
Peter Gabriel Marks the Blue Moon With New Song ‘A Hard Lesson’
Peter Gabriel released the new single “A Hard Lesson” on May 31, 2024, aligning the drop with the blue moon. The track, written in the late‑80s during his time in Senegal, is the oldest piece from his ongoing _o\i_ project. Gabriel will...
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#179)
Saving Country Music refreshed its Top 25 Playlist with ten new tracks, spotlighting emerging talent and a rare posthumous Don Williams release. The additions include Kimmi Bitter, Walker Montgomery, Tyler Richards, Alex Amen, Grace Maher, Valley Flower, Coleman Jennings, Kaitlin Butts and...
Madonna’s New No. 1 Marks An Important Return To The Top Spot
Madonna’s single “I Feel So Free” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, marking her first radio chart‑topping hit in 18 years. The track surged from No. 8 to the summit in just a month, aided by a Peggy Gou remix...
Darryl Scotti and Big Yard Nation Find Extraordinary Narrative Depth on Cinematic New EP ‘Poets & Heroes’
Darryl Scotti’s six‑track EP *Poets & Heroes*, released May 29 on Big Yard Nation, showcases a cinematic Americana vision that intertwines legacy, resilience, and social commentary. Co‑produced with Larry Antonino, the record blends organic instrumentation with polished vocal harmonies, drawing comparisons...
Morgan Wallen Flips Piano on Stage After Technical Issue at Denver Concert
Country star Morgan Wallen’s Denver concert on May 29 was interrupted when a technical glitch silenced his piano during the encore ballad “Sand in My Boots.” He abruptly stood, sang a cappella, then pushed the instrument over before finishing the set...
Jay-Z Brings New York Flair to Philadelphia for Triumphant Roots Picnic Performance Featuring Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal and Meek Mill: Concert...
Jay‑Z headlined the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, delivering his first solo concert since 2019. Backed by the Roots, he performed a 90‑minute set that traced his 25‑year catalog, weaving hits and deep cuts together. The show featured surprise guest spots...
‘We Just Broke the Record’: Kanye West Tells Istanbul Fans He’s Made History
Kanye West headlined a concert at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on May 30, drawing an estimated 118,000 fans and proclaiming it the largest stadium performance ever. The event featured Turkish guest artists, elaborate light shows, and a surprise appearance by Travis Scott,...
Japan Idol Group Arashi to Perform Last Concert After 27 Years Together
Arashi, Japan’s iconic five‑member idol group, will close its nearly 27‑year run with a final concert at Tokyo Dome on Sunday, concluding the “We are Arashi” farewell tour that spanned Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Leader and main vocalist Satoshi...
Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon & Busta Rhymes Among Charlie Puth’s Surprise Guests at Madison Square Garden
Charlie Puth headlined a surprise‑filled show at Madison Square Garden on May 29, featuring guest appearances by Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon, Busta Rhymes and Kirk Franklin. The performances spanned folk, ’80s pop, hip‑hop and gospel, creating viral moments that were quickly shared...
STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN Album He Is Working On With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'This Is Not Throwaway S***'
Steve Lukather told Guitar Player he is co‑producing a new album with Alex Van Halen that will draw from unreleased Eddie Van Halen recordings in the band’s vault. Lukather emphasized he will not play guitar, serving solely as a technical...
CHARLIE BENANTE Hopes There Will Be New PANTERA Music 'At Some Point', Says He Can Write PANTERA-Style Riffs
Charlie Benante, Anthrax’s longtime drummer, confirmed he can write Pantera‑style riffs for the reformed lineup featuring Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, and Zakk Wylde, but said new material depends on Anselmo and Brown’s direction. He emphasized that his drumming will faithfully...
Steve Lukather Offers Details on Archival Van Halen Album
Steve Lukather, famed Toto guitarist, is co‑producing a new Van Halen album that will rely heavily on archival recordings left by the late Eddie Van Halen. The vault material includes finished tracks where Eddie plays both guitar and bass, and Lukather will...
"I Feel Like I Let CHRIS Down" – SOUNDGARDEN'S KIM THAYIL on The Passing of CHRIS CORNELL
Kim Thayil’s forthcoming memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond," launches on June 9, offering an intimate look at the band’s origins and the tragic loss of frontman Chris Cornell. The book details Thayil’s lingering guilt for...
Nas Revealed That an Iconic Dark Divorce Album Influenced His 2012 Record ‘Life Is Good’
In 2012 Nas released *Life Is Good*, an album that openly chronicled his highly publicized divorce. He revealed to NPR that Marvin Gaye’s 1978 divorce record *Here, My Dear* served as a key artistic catalyst. While Gaye turned his settlement...
SHINEDOWN Drops Highly Anticipated Eighth Studio Album
Rock band Shinedown released its eighth studio album *EI8HT*, the first full‑length record in four years. The launch is accompanied by the new single “Young People,” with a video directed by Andrew Donoho, and follows earlier singles “Safe and Sound”...
Genesis Owusu Announces 2026 UK and European Tour
Genesis Owusu announced a 2026 UK and European tour supporting his new album “Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge,” released earlier this month. The tour runs from November 22 to December 4, hitting Berlin, Paris, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow...
Ariana Grande, Ravyn Lenae: 7 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Ariana Grande drops “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” a Max Martin‑crafted pop single that signals her return to mainstream radio after a Broadway interlude. Iceage releases the cosmic‑themed “Star,” showcasing a blend of punk, indie‑rock, and post‑punk on their new album. Ravyn Lenae’s “Handle” revives 1980s synth‑rock...
Nightmare Walking – Song by D12 Featuring Ice T & Xzibit
Detroit rap collective D12 has announced a new single, “Nightmare Walking,” featuring hip‑hop veterans Ice T and Xzibit. The track will appear on D12’s forthcoming album *D12 Forever* and is set for release on May 29, 2026. The collaboration merges D12’s aggressive...
Cocaine Coltrane – Song by Rome Streetz
Rome Streetz dropped “Cocaine Coltrane” on May 29, 2026, delivering a gritty hip‑hop track built around a jazzy instrumental. The song showcases braggadocious lyrics that reinforce his reputation as a skilled MC. Critics note the production’s cinematic feel, positioning the track as a...
Old Law – Song by Jay’ton Featuring Conway The Machine, Mozzy, Trae Tha Truth, & Payroll Giovanni
Jay’ton released the single “Old Law” on May 29, 2026, enlisting Conway The Machine, Mozzy, Trae Tha Truth, and Payroll Giovanni for a four‑minute hip‑hop collaboration. The track features an uplifting instrumental that provides a bright backdrop for each rapper’s...
Chemical Romance: The Light-Sensitive Materials of Sapphire Goss
Sapphire Goss’s debut album *Light Sensitive Materials* transforms archival film into sound, using a custom “celluloid synthesizer” that sonifies light and dark areas of 8 mm and 16 mm footage. She layers optical‑sound samples, field recordings, and video‑editing techniques to create dense,...
Brandon Lake Is a Double Winner at 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards: Full Winners List
Brandon Lake emerged as the night’s biggest winner at the 2026 K‑LOVE Fan Awards, taking home both Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. The Texas‑born worship leader also celebrated his sixth Grammy for the song “Hard...
Megan Moroney’s Schottenstein Center Setlist: Every Song From Opening Night Of Her ‘Cloud 9’ Tour in Columbus, Ohio
Megan Moroney’s third album, Cloud 9, entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, marking the first time a female‑led country record topped the all‑genre chart since 2024. The singer also secured nine nominations at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, the most...
Frankie Valli Cancels 2026 Tour Dates Due to Health Issues
Legendary singer Frankie Valli, 92, announced he is canceling the remaining dates of his 2026 tour to focus on his health. He apologized to ticket holders and said he will take the rest of the year off. His representative clarified...
Shaboozey Teases That ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller Is in His ‘Cowgirl’ Music Video: ‘Behind Every Outlaw Is a Cowgirl...
Grammy‑winning country artist Shaboozey announced his new single “Cowgirl,” slated for release on June 5, and revealed that Bravo reality‑TV star Ciara Miller will appear in the accompanying music video. The teaser showcases a Western‑themed visual that aligns with his forthcoming...
In Canada: Drake Breaks Records for Most No. 1s Ever on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 & Album Charts
Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop – Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti – propelled him to an unprecedented sweep of the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, delivering his 14th No. 1 and occupying 42 of the chart’s 100 positions, including nine of the top...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has launched a weekly Spotify playlist that aggregates the most compelling new releases across its coverage areas, from indie rock to experimental electronic. The May 29, 2026 edition features 18 tracks, including contributions from Boards of Canada, Iceage, Kristin Hersh, Wet Leg...
Drake Dominates U.S. Streaming With Nearly 1 Billion Streams in a Single Week
Drake amassed 988.86 million on‑demand streams in the United States during the week ending May 28, eclipsing rivals by a wide margin. The surge followed a coordinated May 15 rollout of three projects—ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR—that placed all three albums in...
Italian Authorities Cancel Travis Scott and Ye Concert Over Public Safety Concerns
Italian authorities have canceled the back‑to‑back Travis Scott and Ye concerts at Reggio Emilia’s RCF Arena, citing serious public order and safety concerns. Organizers had planned the shows as the headline act of the rebranded Pulse of Gaia Festival, but officials questioned...
DJ Screw’s Long-Lost Mixtape Catalog Finally Lands on Streaming Services
Houston hip‑hop pioneer DJ Screw’s entire mixtape catalog is finally being released on major streaming services, starting with Originals Vol. 1. The estate will roll out additional tapes weekly through June, turning a fragmented, bootleg‑filled archive into an official digital library....