Beck Wants to “Ride Lonesome” On New Song: Stream
Beck has released a new single titled “Ride Lonesome,” a folk‑inflected ballad that harks back to the sound of his 2014 Grammy‑winning album *Morning Phase*. Produced by Beck and mixed by Nigel Godrich, the track features acoustic guitar, piano, slide guitar and strings. It follows a period of more pop‑oriented releases, offering fans a return to the melancholic style of his earlier work. The song is now available on all major streaming services.
Full Album Stream: Toxikull – “Turbulence”
Portuguese heavy‑metal outfit Toxikull has released its fourth studio album, Turbulence, on April 24 via independent label Dying Victims Productions. The record blends polished classic‑metal riffs with faster, gritty passages, drawing comparisons to Judas Priest, Accept, and Helloween. Band members Tommy 666,...
She Knows a Place
Sophie Abramowitz’s essay dissects Mavis Staples’ vocal artistry, showing how she dissolves the line between lead singer and choir across tracks like her a‑cappella "Stand By Me" and the duet "You Are Not Alone" with Jeff Tweedy. The piece roots...
Predicting How Many Units Drake’s “ICEMAN” Will Sell In Its First Week
Industry buzz suggests Drake’s long‑rumored album *ICEMAN* will drop before the end of April, with prediction markets showing a sharp rise in odds. The article compares the upcoming release to Drake’s recent first‑week numbers—~400,000 copies for *For All The Dogs*...
Big Sean Gives Justin Bieber His Flowers During Coachella Weekend Two Guest Appearance: ‘You Gave Us Your Whole Life’
Big Sean made a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s weekend‑two Coachella set on April 18, presenting the pop star with flowers and a heartfelt tribute. Sean praised Bieber’s perseverance through public scrutiny and highlighted his dedication to music. The moment...
Following Triumphant Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set, Madonna’s Manager ‘Not Sure Yet’ When She’ll Tour Again
Madonna made an unannounced appearance at Coachella on April 18, joining Sabrina Carpenter for duets of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” and previewing a new track from her upcoming Confessions II album. The surprise set marked her 20‑year Coachella anniversary and coincided...
How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans
Amazon has turned concert merchandise into a frictionless, home‑delivery experience by pairing QR‑code ordering with its Just Walk Out technology. The service debuted with Doja Cat in 2023 and now powers pop‑up stores for Mariah Carey, LE SSERAFIM and Drake, letting fans grab...
Mama’s Broke Share New Single “Heaven” And Announce North American Analog Tour
Nova Scotia folk duo Mama’s Broke has dropped their new single “Heaven” on Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, offering the first glimpse of an upcoming album that will be sold only at live shows. The track tackles wealth...
FORM’s 2026 Lineup Is Led by Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker
Arizona’s FORM festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker, Blood Orange, Kamasi Washington and Disclosure. The three‑day event runs October 9‑11 at the desert community of Arcosanti, with a schedule that eliminates overlapping sets. Supporting acts...
10 Country Songs About Weed You Need to Hear
Country music’s relationship with cannabis has shifted from subtle nods to overt celebration, as illustrated by a curated list of ten tracks spanning from Johnny Cash’s 1970 No. 1 hit to Willie Nelson’s 2015 duet with Merle Haggard. The songs, including...
FORM Arcosanti Announces 2026 Lineup With Disclosure, Lorde, Geese, Turnstile & More
FORM Arcosanti is set to return Oct. 9‑11 in the Sonoran Desert after a year‑long pause, unveiling a star‑studded roster that includes Disclosure, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese, Blood Orange and jazz luminary Kamasi Washington. The intimate, 2,500‑person event is already nearly sold...
Ceremony Return With “Other Hells,” First New Song in Four Years: Stream
California punk outfit Ceremony has broken a four‑year recording silence with the single “Other Hells.” The track marks a deliberate swing back to the fast‑paced hardcore that defined the band’s early releases, while still threading in the synth textures of...
The Clean – 10 of the Best
The Clean, formed in Dunedin in 1978, pioneered a lo‑fi DIY sound that fused West Coast psychedelia, post‑punk, and garage rock. Their 1981 EP "Boodle Boodle Boodle" reached No.5 on the New Zealand charts and lingered in the Top 20 for six...
New Music on Our Radar This Week: Oppidan, DJ Seinfeld, TOMORA
This week’s Mixmag roundup spotlights several high‑profile releases in electronic music. Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and Norwegian singer‑songwriter AURORA debut as TOMORA with the 12‑track album “Come Closer” on Capitol Records, while Nine In Noize pairs Nine Inch Nails with Boys Noize for...
Ruth Garbus Readies New Album Profound
Ruth Garbus is set to release her sophomore solo album *Profound* on June 12 through the indie label Orindal, following the debut *Alive People*. The campaign kicks off with the new single “I Think I’m Ready Now,” which showcases her...
Billy Bob Thornton Says He's Been Writing Country Music
Billy Bob Thornton, famed actor from *Landman*, has turned his attention to country songwriting, collaborating with longtime friend Mark Collie. He estimates having written 18‑20 songs, five of which appear on the *Landman* soundtrack alongside artists like Flatland Cavalry and...
The Unlikely Friendship Between Gram Parsons and Merle Haggard
Gram Parsons’ 2026 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reignited debate over his country‑music credentials. In 1968 he traveled to Bakersfield to secure Merle Haggard’s blessing for the Byrds’ cover of “Life In Prison,” and the two later plotted...
Anthony Fantano Trolls DJ Akademiks & Drake Again Over “ICEMAN”
Music reviewer Anthony Fantano reignited the hype around Drake’s unreleased album ICEMAN by claiming an inside source said it would drop within 36 hours—a prediction that never materialized. The missed deadline sparked backlash from fans and DJ Akademiks, who accused Fantano of...
Weyes Blood Goes Back Into the Mystic
Natalie Mering, known as Weyes Blood, is finalizing her most personal album yet after a year of geographic and emotional upheaval. A power outage in Big Sur, a month in Spain, and the loss of her home in the Eaton...
Loved Ones Of BO LUEDERS Bring Him On One Last Ride In "A Sacred Wrestling Artifact" & Pro-Wrestler CM PUNK Pays...
Bo Lueders, guitarist for Harm's Way and co‑host of the HardLore podcast, died earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of tributes across the hardcore music community. Within minutes, a GoFundMe campaign set a $60,000 target and quickly surpassed $167,000, with...
Sean Solomon’s ‘The World Is Not Good Enough’ Is An Act Of Catharsis
Sean Solomon, former Sub Pop artist, has released his solo album *The World Is Not Good Enough*, a stark indie‑folk record that doubles as a personal catharsis. The album’s tracks recount his teenage psych‑ward stay, drug addiction, a pandemic‑era car...
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Bring Out Grahame Lesh In Oakland
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings continued their Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning Tour at Oakland's Fox Theater, joined by Paul Kowert and guest guitarist Grahame Lesh. The trio performed a setlist drawn from the Dead's 1975 *Reckoning* album to mark its...
Guns N’ Roses Perform Rare Sex Pistols / Runaways Song “Black Leather” Live for First Time: Watch
Guns N’ Roses finally performed the 1993 cover "Black Leather" live on Saturday at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, Brazil. The track, originally written by Sex Pistols members and popularized by The Runaways, had never been played in concert despite appearing on *The Spaghetti Incident?*. Bassist Duff McKagan...
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: April 20, 2026
Classic Rock’s weekly roundup spotlights eight new rock releases, from Erik Grönwall’s contest‑winning video “Born to Break” to Skindred’s dance‑hall‑infused single “My People.” Veteran acts King Kraken and Des Rocs return with fresh tracks, while emerging bands such as The Karma Effect and Marisa & The Moths gain YouTube exposure....
Multi-Platinum, Emmy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Andy Grammer Launches New Podcast: “Showing Up with Andy Grammer
Multi‑platinum singer‑songwriter Andy Grammer is debuting a new weekly podcast, “Showing Up with Andy Grammer,” on April 15, 2026. The show pairs long‑form, unscripted conversations with a live songwriting segment that honors a listener‑nominated “hero.” Co‑produced with Companion Arts, the series will...
Death Lens Team Up With Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton For Powerful Single ‘Waiting To Know’
Death Lens has teamed up with Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun for the new single “Waiting To Know,” a hook‑laden track that wrestles with the fear of the unknown. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album What’s Left Now?, slated for release on...
Neo Geodesia, “Oknha Stamina”
Neo Geodesia’s new album Oknha Stamina fuses traditional Khmer court music with aggressive powerviolence and hardcore, creating a sonic portrait of Cambodian heritage under siege. The title track draws on the ancient Kun Khmer boxing tradition, while songs like Phalanx...
A Place to Bury Strangers Discuss Their Resurrected Songs
Oliver Ackerman’s noise‑rock project A Place to Bury Strangers has issued a new rarities compilation titled *Rare and Deadly*, covering unreleased material from 2015‑2025. The 25‑track set arrives on his Dedstrange label and is offered on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats. Ackerman, also...
Why Is Tori Amos Thanking Rival Courtney Love?
Tori Amos’ upcoming 2026 album In Times of Dragons opens with the six‑minute track “Shush,” a blunt critique of patriarchy that directly thanks Courtney Love. The song weaves references to Donald Trump, Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, echoing Amos’ recent turn toward political commentary....
Don Felder’s Curious Pre-Fame Connection
Don Felder, a Gainesville‑born guitarist who later helped shape the Eagles' sound, spent his teenage years embedded in Northeastern Florida’s vibrant rock community. While teaching at Lipham Music, he crossed paths with future legends such as Tom Petty, Duane Allman, Stephen Stills, Bernie Leadon...
BTS at MetLife Stadium: How to Get Tickets for Sold-Out New York Shows
BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour will hit MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on August 1‑2, 2026, the largest U.S. venue on the leg with over 82,000 seats. Both dates sold out instantly during the January presale, driving a hot secondary market. Resale listings...
BINA.’s ‘Zombies’ Explores The Perils Of Capitalism
South London artist BINA. has dropped her new single “Zombies,” pairing her expressive R&B vocal style with a grunge‑infused backdrop crafted by producer Jonathan Quarmby. The track’s lyrics lament the hollow, repetitive nature of late‑stage capitalism, echoing the artist’s broader...
ZAYN – KONNAKOL
Zayn Malik returns with his 2026 album KONNAKOL, reuniting with longtime producer Malay. The record blends alt‑R&B, trip‑hop, and rock influences while drawing on his Pakistani heritage and recent fatherhood. Critics note it as his strongest solo effort since his debut,...
From ‘The Jacksons: An American Dream’ to ‘Michael’: Evolution Of MJ’s Cinematic Power
The 1992 ABC miniseries *The Jacksons: An American Dream* set a benchmark for music biopics, earning an Emmy for choreography and featuring 38 songs that mixed original recordings with cast performances. Decades later, Antoine Fuqua’s *Michael*—starring Jaafar Jackson—revives the story...
Jaafar Jackson Steps Into Legacy Role as Epic ‘Michael’ Biopic Approaches Release
Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson, has been cast to portray his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic *Michael*, slated for theatrical and IMAX release on April 24, 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by...
Akademiks Claims ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Will Redefine How Albums Are Released
Drake’s forthcoming album ICEMAN is generating buzz as a potential blueprint for album rollouts in the streaming era. Media personality DJ Akademiks highlighted Drake’s recent Instagram story confirming the album’s delivery and suggested the release could redefine how major projects...
Today In Hip Hop History: ‘Who’s The Man’ Movie Soundtrack Released 33 Years Ago
On April 20, 1993, Uptown/MCA released the *Who’s the Man?* movie soundtrack, assembling a roster of East Coast hip‑hop heavyweights. The album featured the debut appearance of The Notorious B.I.G. with “Party and Bullsh*t” and contributions from House of Pain,...
Former WHITESNAKE And NIGHT RANGER Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA To Join STEPHEN PEARCY's Solo Band For 2026 Tour
Renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, known for stints with Whitesnake, Night Ranger and Cher, will join Stephen Pearcy’s solo band for the 2026 “Undercover” tour. The tour marks the 40th anniversary of RATT’s 1986 album “Dancing Undercover” and will hit venues...
Calvin Harris in Mumbai Showed That Production Can Make or Break a Show
Calvin Harris' April 18 concert in Mumbai drew a large crowd but stumbled over logistics and production. Attendees reported confusing entry points, poor signage, and a dry‑venue policy that dampened crowd energy. While Harris delivered his classic hits, the lighting,...
‘MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’ Soundtrack Is Available to Stream Ahead of Vinyl Release
Fumi Games’ new indie title *MOUSE: P.I. For Hire* launched on April 16 and quickly earned an “overwhelming positive” rating on Steam. The game fuses 1930s rubber‑hose animation with fast‑paced first‑person shooter mechanics, drawing comparisons to *Doom* and *Max Payne*. Composer Patryk...
Live Report: Manchester Punk Festival 2026
Manchester Punk Festival marked its tenth edition with a wildly eclectic roster, ranging from DIY grindcore outfits to legacy punk figures like Laura Jane Grace. The event blended raw, vintage sounds with overt political provocation, exemplified by incendiary on‑stage statements...
Portrayal of Guilt Drop Pummeling Single ‘Total Black’
British hardcore outfit Portrayal of Guilt has released the single “Total Black” as a final preview of their upcoming fourth album, Beginning Of The End, slated for April 24, 2026. The track showcases the band’s increasingly experimental approach, joining a...
Club Duo PPJ Unleash New ‘Joker’ EP
French duo PPJ has released their new EP "Joker" on Paris‑based label Recherche & Développement. The record blends neoperreo, Miami bass and live instrumentation, creating a hybrid indie‑electronic sound. The EP follows the club‑ready single "Coeur," which received regular spins on...
Watch Ninajirachi Debut New Porter Robinson Remix with Underscores at Coachella
Australian hyperpop star Ninajirachi closed Coachella’s second weekend by debuting a new Porter Robinson remix alongside indie‑electronic act Underscores. The surprise set featured a live rework of Robinson’s 2024 track “Perfect Pinterest Garden,” which the producer later hailed on X...
Paramore’s Hayley Williams Responds to Rumours She’s on Beyoncé’s ‘Act III’ Amid Rock Rumours
Hayley Williams, frontwoman of Paramore, addressed fan speculation that she will appear on Beyoncé’s upcoming “Act III” album during a concert in Silver Spring, Maryland. Beyoncé’s second act, “Cowboy Carter,” wrapped a $407.6 million, 32‑show tour, intensifying rumors that Act III will shift...
Kris Drever – Doing This For Love
Kris Drever released his tenth solo album, Doing This For Love, on April 10, 2026. The record features ten songs that meditate on early‑morning labor, love, and change, blending traditional Scottish folk with industrial‑noise textures. Drever collaborates with a roster of vocalists...
Beth Orton Announces New Album ‘The Ground Above’
British singer‑songwriter Beth Orton will issue her self‑produced album *The Ground Above* on June 26 through Partisan Records. The record features collaborations with New York’s Nick Hakim and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner, and is split into a fragmented first half that...
How ‘Event Cinema’ Is Bridging India’s Global Concert Gap
Indian cinema chain PVR INOX turned concert films into "event cinema," screening BTS's Arirang live viewing across more than 20 cities on April 11, 2026. The debut achieved an average 54% seat occupancy, prompting a second Tokyo‑based screening a week...
Live Gallery: Miguel – O2 Academy Brixton, London
Miguel, the LA‑born R&B pioneer, returned to the stage at London’s O₂ Academy Brixton, delivering a performance that blended his new material with classic hits. The show followed the release of *Caos*, his first studio album in eight years, which...
Bob Spitz Proves the Rolling Stones Are Rock's Greatest Band in Magnificent New Biography
Bob Spitz’s new 704‑page biography, "The Rolling Stones: The Biography," chronicles the band’s evolution from a 1963 London blues act to their 2024 "Hackney Diamonds" tour. The book revisits iconic moments like the creation of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"...