The Newest Member of the Beach Boys Was Discovered on Instagram
Nashville vocalist Chris Cron, who built a following by posting precise Beach Boys harmony videos on Instagram, has been tapped to replace long‑time member Bruce Johnston in the touring Beach Boys lineup. Cron’s viral videos—nearly two million views—caught the attention of the band’s musical director, leading to a full‑time role that includes singing Johnston’s parts and handling auxiliary piano and organ duties. He will juggle this position alongside his existing commitment to the tribute act Pet Sounds Live. The move marks a rare mid‑career transition from indie‑rock frontman to legacy‑act touring member.
Terror Drop New Single “Destruction Of My Soul”
Hardcore band Terror has issued a new single, “Destruction Of My Soul,” as a preview for their upcoming tenth studio album, STILL SUFFER. The album, featuring ten tracks and guest spots from Chuck Ragan, Jay Peta, Dan Seely, and Brody...
New, Never-Before-Heard Don Williams Songs On The Way
Don Williams’ estate will issue *Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes* on May 29, 2026, featuring a dozen never‑heard songs recorded between 1979 and 1984. The tracks were found in the family’s Tennessee cellar and restored by longtime producer Garth Fundis with...
Watch Mumford & Sons Make Long-Awaited NPR ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Debut
Mumford & Sons finally debuted on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, performing songs from their new album Prizefighter after a 13‑year postponement. The trio was originally booked in 2013 while touring Babel, but the show was cancelled and rescheduled during...
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Definitive Final Album Is a Collaboration with Mouse on Mars
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s posthumous album *Spatial, No Problem* arrives on June 5 via Domino, marking his first officially sanctioned final release. The eight‑track LP pairs the Jamaican dub legend with German electronic duo Mouse on Mars, blending motorik beats, digital glitches and...
Joyce Manor Announce UK/IRE Headline Tour
Joyce Manor, the California‑based punk trio, announced a five‑city headline tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for October, supporting their newly released album “I Used To Go To This Bar” on Epitaph Records. The dates cover Bristol, Manchester, London,...
Gelli Haha Shares New Single “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep” Ahead of First Headlining Tour
Indie synth‑pop artist Gelli Haha released a new single, “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep,” ahead of her first headline tour supporting debut album Switcheroo. The track showcases her whimsical, maximalist production and is accompanied by a visually striking video...
Global Hitmaker Don Toliver To Headline Forbes Under 30 Summit Concert
Forbes announced that Grammy‑nominated hip‑hop star Don Toliver will headline the music concert at the 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Phoenix on April 19. Toliver’s latest album OCTANE opened with over 162,000 units and 423 million streams, making it the highest‑streamed hip‑hop...
The Huntress and Holder of Hands Share Dark-Hued Single “Promethean” From New Album ‘Babylon’
The Huntress and Holder of Hands announced their second album, Babylon, slated for release on June 5, alongside the debut single “Promethean.” The record, described as heavier and fuller than 2016’s Avalon, was recorded in Providence and Middletown, CT, and features...
John Scofield Sets Fall 2026 Electrospective Tour Dates With Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings & Adam Deitch
Legendary jazz guitarist John Scofield has announced his Fall 2026 Electrospective Tour, a 20‑date cross‑country run that kicks off on October 14 in Cincinnati and wraps on November 21 in Greensboro. The tour features a powerhouse rhythm section—bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Larry Goldings and drummer Adam Deitch—who...
NEW IDEA SOCIETY (CAVE IN, Etc.) Signs To Relapse Records, Announces New Record Fire On The Hill
New Idea Society, the joint project of Mike Law and Stephen Brodsky, has signed with Relapse Records and announced their fourth album, Fire on the Hill, due May 15, 2026. The duo released the first single, “Dancing Horse,” accompanied by...
Stuck, “Optimizer”
Chicago post‑punk trio Stuck releases their third album, *Optimizer*, marking a shift from lo‑fi aesthetics to a glossy sound captured at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio. The record delves into frontman Greg Obis’s personal anxieties about a music career that...
The Unclassifiable Excepter
Excepter, an avant‑garde electronic duo led by John Ryan and Lala Harrison, continues to defy genre conventions with free‑improv, circuit‑bending soundscapes. After decades of lineup changes and moves from New York to Chicago and back to the Hudson Valley, they remain...
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Aja Monet Preps New Album, Shares “Elsewhere” Video
Aja Monet is set to release her sophomore album, The Color of the Rain, on May 22 through the boutique label Drink Sum Wtr. The record, co‑produced with Justin Brown and Meshell Ndegeocello, features a roster of guest artists including Mick Jenkins,...
Track Premiere: Panopticon – “White Cedars”
Panopticon has premiered the eight‑minute track “The White Cedars,” the lead single from the forthcoming album Det hjemsøkte hjertet. The song melds sweeping black‑metal riffs with Charlie Anderson’s string arrangements and features guest vocalist Jan Even Åsli delivering a soaring...
Timbaland’s AI Artist TaTa Taktumi Signs with Ne-Yo’s Pacific Music Group
Hong Kong‑based Pacific Music Group has signed TaTa Taktumi, the first “part human” AI artist created by Timbaland’s Stage Zero venture. The hybrid act, backed by a Filipino performer, will be managed exclusively in Asia and released worldwide through Pacific’s...
How to Get Free Tickets to See Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire will perform a one‑night‑only concert on April 9, 2026, at her restaurant and bar, Reba’s Place, in Atoka, Oklahoma, limited to 250 guests. Fans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas can enter a free‑ticket contest online or in person, while...
Shreya Ghoshal Drops Live Album From All Hearts Tour Across Global Arenas
Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has become the first Indian female artist in three decades to issue a live tour album, titled “All Hearts Tour – Live”, featuring recordings from her recent 44‑city world tour. The album showcases performances from...
ALICE COOPER To Appear At MONSTERPALOOZA Horror Convention In Pasadena In May 2026
Legendary rock star Alice Cooper will attend Monsterpalooza, the premier horror and special‑FX makeup convention, in Pasadena from May 29‑31, 2026. Fans can purchase event tickets and then buy pro‑photo opportunities through Celeb Photo Ops. The three‑day event will feature panels,...
ANIMALS AS LEADERS Announces European Festival & Club Dates
Instrumental prog metal trio Animals As Leaders announced a European summer tour featuring major festival slots and intimate club shows. The itinerary runs from July 29 to August 9, 2025, with performances at Wacken Open Air, Radar Festival, and Brutal...
James K Unveils ‘Friend’ Remix Album
james K is set to release *Friend Remixes*, a 12‑track reinterpretation of her 2025 LP *Friend*. The album features reworks by notable electronic artists including Objekt, Drew McDowall, JASSS, Priori, Loidis and Roza Terenzi. Objekt returns to remixing after a decade, delivering a...
Oklou Is Living Life in the Moment and Changing the Sound of Pop
French singer Oklou, born Marylou Mayniel, released her debut album *Choke Enough*, an experimental pop record praised for its glitch‑laden futurism and nuanced emotional depth. The album, produced with A.G. Cook, Danny L Harle and Casey MQ, blends dreamy synths with feminist‑driven lyricism that...
Ink Is Making the Country Music She Wants to Hear
Ink, the Berlin‑born, Georgia‑raised songwriter and producer, has become a cross‑genre powerhouse, earning a Grammy nomination for her work on Kendrick Lamar’s "GNX" and co‑writing Beyoncé’s Album of the Year, "Cowboy Carter." After releasing the EP "Big Buskin," she is preparing a...
Asher White’s Homespun Indie Revelations
Asher White, a 26‑year‑old trans indie musician, has become a prolific DIY force, self‑releasing dozens of albums before signing with Joyful Noise Recordings. In 2025 she toured with Deerhoof, opened for Black Country, New Road, and dropped the genre‑bending album *8...
Nabeel: Waves of Noise, Songs of Family
Nabeel, an Arabic‑language shoegaze band led by Iraqi‑American Yasir Razak, has broken into the global alternative‑rock scene with two EPs, a debut album and a breakout single that surpassed one million Spotify streams. The group earned a spot on Spotify’s 2025...
Mind if Xaviersobased Keeps Rewriting the Rules?
22‑year‑old New York rapper Xaviersobased released his debut album “Xavier,” a 21‑track, critically praised project that showcases chaotic, maximalist production. The album marks his first major‑label release after signing with Atlantic last year and follows a years‑long cult following built...
Gun Outfit Share Brooding Super 16mm Video for New Single “So Easy To Love”
Gun Outfit released the single "So Easy To Love" from their upcoming double album Process & Reality on May 8 via Upset The Rhythm. The track is accompanied by a Super 16 mm video shot by Joe DeNardo and edited by Dylan...
Courtney Barnett Brilliantly Showcases Her Voice on New LP
Courtney Barnett’s new album *Creature of Habit* showcases her voice front‑and‑center, shifting from her usual guitar‑driven sound. The record blends grunge, indie, jazz, and folk elements while featuring a guest spot from Waxahatchee. Lyrically, Barnett tackles modern anxiety with her...
New Tom Waits Covers Comp to Feature Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams and More
Ace Records is set to release *Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow*, a Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan cover compilation, on May 29. The double‑disc set features iconic performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Marianne Faithfull...
Trumpeter Adam O’Farrill Dances with Brillance on ‘Elephant’
Trumpeter Adam O’Farrill’s new album Elephant marks his most compelling release to date, featuring eight original compositions performed by a tight quartet. The record blends cinematic orchestration, Afro‑Cuban grooves, and subtle electronic processing, giving O’Farrill a prominent front‑line role for the...
Band of Horses’ ‘Everything All The Time’ Is Essential at 20
Sub Pop is issuing a 20th‑anniversary edition of Band of Horses’ debut album Everything All the Time on March 20, 2026. The box set adds previously unreleased demos, outtakes, and live tracks, giving fans a deeper look at the band’s...
Mary Ocher’s ‘Weimar’ Has a Stunning, Dramatic Atmosphere
Mary Ocher’s new album *Weimar* strips her sound down to piano and voice, using an 1870s instrument to create a stark, dramatic atmosphere. The record revisits earlier songs from her 2011 and 2013 releases, re‑imagining them within this minimalist framework....
Viral Cover Of Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Doomed’ Hits Top Of Billboard Chart
Vocalist MAPHRA’s cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Doomed’ has surged to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The rendition, released last month, amassed 9.5 million YouTube views and 5.6 million Spotify streams. The achievement places the independent artist alongside...
“They Chose to Make This Buck-Wild Album. If Metallica Can Do that, Then We Can Do That”: Why Avenged Sevenfold...
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance says the band fell in love with Metallica’s divisive 2003 album St Anger, praising its raw, unpolished production and seeing it as a creative‑freedom cue. He notes that despite mixed fan reaction, the album’s willingness to...
The 30 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (so Far)
Metal Hammer has released its mid‑decade roundup, naming the 30 best metal albums released between 2020 and 2025. The list highlights a mix of veteran acts such as Nightwish and newer forces like Green Lung, while also spotlighting genre‑bending projects...
AMBERIAN DAWN Introduces New Singer NICOLE WILLERTON, Shares Details Of 'Temptation's Gates' Album
Finnish symphonic metal outfit Amberian Dawn announced their ninth studio album, “Temptation’s Gates,” slated for release on June 26 through Napalm Records, and unveiled Swedish‑English vocalist Nicole Willerton as the new frontwoman. Founder Tuomas Seppälä highlighted Willerton’s versatility and the fresh energy she...
Usher Calls Diddy a “Legacy Figure,” Refuses to Speak Negatively
Usher defended Sean Combs in a Forbes interview, refusing to speak negatively despite the mogul’s recent controversies. He said his personal experience with Combs differs from the public narrative and highlighted the producer’s industry contributions. While acknowledging that no one is...
JAY-Z Says He Was Close to Appearing on Clipse Album
Rapper Jay‑Z disclosed in a GQ interview that he was close to contributing to Clipse’s upcoming album “Let God Sort Em Out.” He said he initially wanted to be involved but stepped back to address personal matters, leaving the collaboration...
Today in Hip Hop History: The Diplomats Released Their Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ 23 Years Ago
On March 25, 2003, Harlem collective The Diplomats released their debut double‑album Diplomatic Immunity through Roc A Fella and Def Jam. The record entered the Billboard 200 at No. 8, moving roughly 90,000 units in its first week and later achieving Gold status. Featuring production...
Today in Hip-Hop History: The Notorious B.I.G.’s Posthumous ‘Life After Death’ LP Was Released 29 Years Ago
The Notorious B.I.G.’s double‑album *Life After Death* dropped on March 25, 1997, just two weeks after his murder, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums charts. The record earned three Grammy nominations and produced iconic...
Almighty JDL Of The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers Passes Away
Jerry D. Lewis, known as Almighty JDL, a founding member of the Bronx crew the Cold Crush Brothers, has died. The Cold Crush Brothers were instrumental in shaping early hip‑hop performance styles, lyrical battles, and crowd‑engaging routines. JDL’s most visible...
Exploring Birdsong Announce Debut Album ‘Every House We Built’
Exploring Birdsong announced their debut full‑length album, ‘Every House We Built’, slated for release on June 26 through Long Branch Records. The 12‑track record, highlighted by the newly released single “You Like It Best When It Hurts”, mixes billowing synths with...
NOAHFINNCE, Honey Revenge & More Added To Twenty One Pilots’ All Points East All-Dayer
Twenty One Pilots' All Points East all‑dayer on August 30 at London’s Victoria Park has added a wave of new performers, including NOAHFINNCE, Honey Revenge, Half Alive and others, expanding an already robust lineup. The day will close with the band’s headline set,...
The Making Of “Wild Thing” By The Troggs: “It Was Raw”
“Wild Thing,” written by Chip Taylor for the New York house band The Wild Ones, became a global hit after the British group The Troggs recorded a raw, one‑take version in 1966. The single peaked at No.2 in the UK...
Cardi B Says She Has ‘Reduced’ the Time She Spends Arguing on Twitter
Cardi B appeared on The Tonight Show to promote her Little Miss Drama tour, which has sold out Madison Square Garden and runs from February through mid‑April. She highlighted the show’s party atmosphere, including a risky aerial segment despite a...
Ivor Novello Award Nominees Reflect Gender Disparity in British and Irish Songwriters, with Twice as Many Men as Women
The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards announced 61 nominees, revealing a stark gender gap with 40 men, 19 women and two non‑binary songwriters. Olivia Dean, Kae Tempest and Lily Allen lead the shortlist, each earning two nominations across categories such as Best Album and...
CYRIL Has Entered the ‘Fortnite’ Universe
Australian DJ and producer Cyril has secured a dedicated emote in Fortnite for his remix of “There She Goes,” available until 11 a.m. local time on March 26. He becomes the first Australian artist featured with a Fortnite emote this year, joining...
43 Years Ago Today, Michael Jackson Did Something No One Had Ever Seen Before
On March 25, 1983, Michael Jackson performed solo at the Motown 25 television special, introducing the moonwalk during his rendition of "Billie Jean." The performance aired on May 16, 1983, instantly captivating audiences and cementing his status as a pop...
How Motherhood, Career Gaps & Stage IV Cancer Led Toni Marie Palmertree to Her Met Opera Debut
American soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, a Peabody Conservatory graduate, will make her Metropolitan Opera principal debut as Cio‑Cio‑San in “Madama Butterfly” on March 28 at age 44. After a decade‑long hiatus for motherhood, a manufacturing job, and a battle with stage IV uterine...
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces June 2026 U.S. Tour
Upon a Burning Body announced a 13‑city U.S. headlining tour for June 2026, titled the “Rise of the Bull” tour. The itinerary runs from Pensacola, FL on June 4 to Nashville, TN on June 20, featuring supporting acts Traitors, Carcosa and Swollen Teeth....