Mike WiLL Made-It Drops Star-Studded Album ‘R3SET’ Featuring J. Cole, 21 Savage and More
Grammy‑nominated producer Mike WiLL Made‑It released his album R3SET via Ear Drummers Entertainment and Giant Music. The record features high‑profile collaborations with J. Cole, 21 Savage, Swae Lee, Young Thug, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and others. Pre‑release singles like “D33P3R,” “ROOMS,” and “STANDING O” showcased the album’s blend of veteran and emerging talent. WiLL describes R3SET as a creative reinvention that fuses his signature Atlanta sound with fresh influences.
Blood Sucking Maniacs Share “Down to the River” — A Duet at the Spiritual Heart of Their Debut
Blood Sucking Maniacs, the multigenerational family band led by Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, released the second track “Down to the River” from their self‑titled debut. The duet showcases poetic lyricism and serves as the album’s spiritual centerpiece, evoking vivid...
Lizzo Launches New Era With “Don’t Make Me Love U”
Grammy‑winning Lizzo has dropped her new single “Don’t Make Me Love U,” accompanied by a surreal music video that introduces an alter‑ego narrative. Produced with longtime collaborators Ricky Reed and Cheche Alara, the track blends emotional depth with bold instrumentation....
6LACK Announces New Album ‘Love Is The New Gangsta,’ Drops “Bird Flu” Video
Atlanta singer‑songwriter 6LACK announced his fifth studio album, Love Is The New Gangsta, slated for May 22 release through LVRN and Interscope Records. The rollout began with the lead single “Bird Flu,” accompanied by a cinematic music video that sets a...
‘Emo Boy Got the Party Lit’: The UK Underground Has a New Identity Crisis
EsDeeKid’s debut album Rebel showcases a bold blend of emo, trap, drill and chav aesthetics, signalling a new identity crisis in the UK underground. The mixtape’s lyrical nods to “emo boy” and working‑class slang illustrate how post‑genre culture erodes traditional...
Static Dress Announce Special Free Event “A Live Death Display”
British metal band Static Dress announced a free, secret live performance titled “A Live Death Display” for March 31 in London. Fans must RSVP via a dedicated link, with attendance limited on a first‑come, first‑serve basis and the venue revealed...
Mick Flannery Announces Double Album “The House Must Win” And Shares “Rising Tide” Feat. Anaïs Mitchell
Irish singer‑songwriter Mick Flannery announced his first double album, The House Must Win, due May 8 via One Riot Records. The 20‑track set doubles as the soundtrack for his upcoming stage production, revisiting material from his 2005 debut and adding ten new...
Aure Unveils ‘The Beginning’ — From Debut Album ‘Printemps’
Paris‑based singer‑songwriter Aure has launched her debut album *printemps* on Mayway Records, anchored by the key single “The Beginning.” The track is paired with a visually striking short film directed by visual artist Johanna Bennaïnous. Aure describes the record as...
Tenille Townes Says “We Could Use a Little More” (Premiere)
Tenille Townes has released the single “we could use a little more” from her latest album *The Acrobat*. The acoustic‑driven love song arrives as global conflicts intensify, echoing classic peace‑themed tracks from past wars. Its gentle melody and lyrics champion...
LANY Want to Stay ‘Soft’ in a World That Doesn’t
LANY has launched Soft 2, their fifth studio album, featuring the confessional track “When Did You Stop Loving Me.” The band highlighted the song during recent shows at the GRAMMY Museum and Lollapalooza India, underscoring their commitment to honest, emotionally raw...
Foo Fighters Share Spiky New Track ‘Caught In The Echo’
Foo Fighters have unveiled a new track, “Caught In The Echo,” from their forthcoming album “Your Favorite Toy,” slated for release on April 24, 2026 via Roswell/Columbia Records. The song channels the hard‑rock vigor of 2011’s Wasting Light and the melodic...
Merregnon: Heart of Ice - Sliding Through the Snow Single Released Featuring Nobuo Uematsu (Update)
Legendary video‑game composer Nobuo Uematsu has released the first single, “Sliding Through the Snow,” from his new orchestral project *Merregnon: Heart of Ice*. The track, recorded at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra, is now available on Spotify...
Kylie Jenner Joins Yeat on His New Single “Let King Tonka Talk”
Yeat has unleashed a new single, “Let King Tonka Talk,” featuring Kylie Jenner’s musical alter ego, King Kylie. The track’s production is handled by 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady alongside Lucid and Daniel Chetrit. Released through Lyfestyle Corporation, Field Trip and Capitol Records,...
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
K‑pop’s lucrative Chinese market is showing signs of volatility as geopolitical tensions between China and Japan spill over into entertainment. Japanese members of South Korean groups, such as Riize’s rapper Shotaro, have been excluded from recent concerts in China and...
Celebrating Eid: Watch Mustafa Faizi Performing Raag Lalit
Worlds Within Worlds, an Eastern classical music label, released a new Eid al‑Fitr video featuring Afghan vocalist Mustafa Faizi and tabla player Maharshi Raval. The session, filmed by Michel Gasco with audio by Dave Rodriguez, showcases Faizi’s Patiala Gharana‑rooted style...
Lili Reinhart Sets Sail With BTS in the K-Pop Group’s New Music Video for “Swim”
Actress Lili Reinhart appears in BTS’s new music video for “Swim,” the lead single from the group’s fifth album Arirang. The synth‑heavy track and cinematic ship set, filmed in Lisbon and directed by Tanu Muino, emphasize themes of healing and...
BTS Releases ‘Swim’ and We’re Not Just Streaming, We’re Soaking It In
BTS has officially returned with their comeback album Arirang, marking the first group release since the members completed military service. The lead single, “Swim,” departs from their trademark high‑energy choreography, offering an alternative‑pop sound layered with warm guitar riffs and retro...
Leila Bordreuil + Kali Malone – Music for Intersecting Planes
Leila Bordreuil and organist Kali Malone have released the collaborative LP “Music for Intersecting Planes,” blending cello, feedback, organ, and sine‑wave drones. The record juxtaposes Bordreuil’s chaotic, feedback‑laden textures with Malone’s slow‑moving, ecclesiastical organ meditations, creating a push‑pull tension that...
ZOE ROSEGOLD: The Quantum Architect of Sound and Soul
Zoe Rosegold’s ZOE UNIVERSE redefines music production by starting with artists’ lyrics and emotional intent, creating bespoke sonic blueprints through hour‑long visual consultations. The boutique firm guarantees full master ownership and 90% publishing rights, while delivering Atmos‑ready, sync‑licensed tracks for...
Kuru Taps Xaviersobased, Lucy Bedroque for New Album
Kuru announced his sophomore album *Backstage Hologram* on the deadAir label, featuring collaborators Xaviersobased and Lucy Bedroque. The record’s lead single, “FW19,” debuted with a Blindlight‑directed video. A North American tour with Bedroque and 9Lives will run from Seattle on April 18...
A 1998 Hit Has Been Named the Best Pop Song of the 1990s
On September 29, 1998 Britney Spears released "...Baby One More Time," a Max Martin‑produced single that instantly propelled her to global stardom. Audio Ink Radio’s March 19 feature named the track the best pop song of the 1990s, echoing accolades from...
Teatro Nacional De São Carlos to Present First Lisbon ‘Tannhäuser’ in Over 30 Years
The Teatro Nacional de São Carlos will stage Wagner’s Tannhäuser in Lisbon on April 23 and 25, 2026, marking the city’s first production of the opera in more than three decades. Directed by Max Hoehn, the staging draws on early‑20th‑century German graphic...
MAY-A Delivers a Grunge Cover of Stevie Nicks’ ‘Edge of Seventeen’ for Like a Version
Australian singer‑songwriter MAY‑A performed a grunge‑styled cover of Stevie Nicks’ 1981 hit “Edge of Seventeen” on Triple J’s “Like a Version”. The rendition swaps the iconic riff for layered live‑guitar distortion, building from a soft opening into a heavy breakdown...
50 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson Famously Rides Motorcycle On Stage
In March 1976, Kris Kristofferson’s character John Norman Howard rode a motorcycle on stage during the filming of *A Star Is Born* at Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium. The stunt, captured amid a live concert featuring Santana and Peter Frampton, became an iconic...
A Country Countdown Icon Gets A Dedicated Streaming Hub
iHeartRadio has launched Bob Kingsley’s Countdown Classics, a dedicated streaming station that streams original episodes of the late broadcaster’s Country Top 40 countdown. The channel, created in partnership with the Kingsley Estate and the Country Music Hall of Fame, serves...
Pennsylvania’s Kormanec Builds Momentum With New Music and Independent Vision
Pennsylvania‑born Kormanec, an independent hip‑hop artist with over 15 years of experience, continues to expand his profile through self‑produced releases. Drawing from diverse influences such as Monkey Majik, Tool, Korn and Red Hot Chili Peppers, he blends hip‑hop with rock...
‘It Was the End of the World For Me’: After a Very Public Divorce, Morgan Evans Rediscovers Himself on ‘Steel...
Australian country star Morgan Evans has released his new album "Steel Town" on March 20, marking his first record since a highly publicised divorce from Kelsea Ballerini. After a two‑year hiatus in his hometown of Newcastle, the album reflects a...
Why Jo Dee Messina Disappeared? 'Heads Carolina' Singer Explains
Country veteran Jo Dee Messina announced her first studio release in a decade, the album *Bridges*, slated for summer 2026. The record emerged after her children grew older, giving her the time and energy to return to the studio. In the Taste...
Carnivore A.D. Slow Things Down with “I Stand Alone”
Carnivore A.D. has dropped the single “I Stand Alone,” a slower, brooding track that departs from the high‑velocity aggression of their earlier release “Social Decomposition.” The song serves as a preview for the forthcoming EP *Transmutation*, slated for March 27...
The Ultimate 2026 Festival Guide for Hip-Hop Fans
The 2026 Ultimate Festival Guide maps out a packed hip‑hop calendar, highlighting Rolling Loud in Orlando (May 8‑10) with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver and Playboi Carti headlining. Coachella, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza and dozens of regional fests also feature marquee rappers such as Sexyy Red,...
Bonnie Raitt Outlines Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Blues-rock legend Bonnie Raitt announced a nine‑date fall 2026 tour across California and Nevada, running from October 7 to October 21. The itinerary includes stops in Redding, Reno, San Francisco, Modesto, Santa Cruz, Paso Robles, San Diego and a two‑night engagement at Los Angeles’ Pantages...
4 of the All-Time Best Performances by Megadeth
The Vice piece highlights four Megadeth performances that define the band’s legacy: the blistering solo on “Tornado of Souls,” the politically charged riff of “Peace Sells,” the controversial ballad “A Tout Le Monde,” and the relentless anthem “Holy Wars…The Punishment...
Infected Rain’s New Single “Stranger” Streaming Now
Moldovan nu‑metal/metalcore outfit Infected Rain dropped the standalone single “Stranger” today, accompanied by a striking music video. The track delves into identity loss, personal transformation, and inner conflict, as vocalist Lena Scissorhands describes it as confronting a stranger within oneself....
Moe. Debut Dropkick Murphys’ “Shipping Up to Boston” And Supertramp’s “Bloody Well Right” On St. Patrick’s Day
moe. celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with two Richmond shows on its Born to Fly Tour, debuting Dropkick Murphys’ “Shipping Up to Boston” and Supertramp’s “Bloody Well Right.” The set also featured fan favorites like “Nebraska,” “Giants,” and a rare Blind Faith...
Dave Mustaine’s Memoir ‘In My Darkest Hour’ Coming This September
Dave Mustaine’s memoir *In My Darkest Hour* will be released on September 8 through Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing. Co‑written with journalist Joe Layden, the book offers a raw look at Mustaine’s life, from his early exit from Metallica to...
Eagle River Jamboree Lists 2026 Musical Guests: Robert Randolph, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and More
The Eagle River Jamboree returns Aug 8‑9 2026 at the Eagle County Fairgrounds, featuring more than 20 performers across four stages. Headliners include Grammy‑winning pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph and Daniel Donato’s genre‑blending Cosmic Country, both slated for double sets. Additional acts...
Bastardane (Featuring James Hetfield’s Son Castor) Release New Single “Taciturn & Morose”
Bastardane, the metal outfit fronted by James Hetfield’s son Castor, dropped a new single titled “Taciturn & Morose.” The track was produced by Gojira frontman Joseph Duplantier and arrives amid a lineup shift that sees bassist Luca Badan sharing vocal...
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Shares 2026 June Experience Lineup: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Family Stone, Christian McBride, Cory Henry and...
Jazz Aspen Snowmass has released the full lineup for its 2026 June Experience, scheduled for June 25‑28 in downtown Aspen. The festival will showcase 15 prominent artists spanning jazz, funk, blues and more across eight venues, offering intimate, walk‑able performances....
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival Returns With Crossbow, Benny Soto, Hiroko Yamamura, Benny Soto, Mizz Softie
The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) is back after a seven‑year hiatus, celebrating its 18th anniversary with a single‑day, all‑night event on March 28. Hosted at the sprawling 314 Scholes complex in East Williamsburg, the festival will feature seven lineups...
The Orielles: In Contrast
British indie trio The Orielles have released their fourth album, Only You Left, a project split between a Hamburg industrial warehouse and the Greek island of Hydra. The contrasting environments shape the record’s tight, mechanistic grooves and its languid, reverberant...
Lamb Of God Clarifies the Confusion Surrounding ‘Into Oblivion’ Bonus Track “Wire”
Lamb of God confirmed that the bonus track “Wire” is only available on iTunes and Amazon Music as part of a special edition of their new album Into Oblivion. The limited‑time version costs $4.99 and will disappear at midnight on...
Watch Sleeping With Sirens’ Fiery Video for “An Ending In Itself”
Sleeping With Sirens has released the new single “An Ending In Itself,” produced by acclaimed engineer Will Yip. The track tackles the pressure to mask personal struggles and urges listeners to seek genuine connection. A visually striking video directed by...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Canadian Rock Bands?
Canada’s rock heritage is anchored by four iconic acts: The Guess Who, Bachman‑Turner Overdrive, Rush, and Bryan Adams. Recent legal victories restored The Guess Who’s original branding, while BTO’s classic catalog continues to define hard‑rock foundations. Rush’s progressive catalog sustains...
Jamie Bower Shares Stirring New Ballad ‘Waiting For Your Love’
British musician Jamie Bower has released a new ballad titled “Waiting For Your Love,” his first original track in nearly two years. The song is a collaboration with his brother Sam, rekindling the partnership they last shared in their former...
Ulver Drop Digital Single “Hollywood Babylon (Gazelle Twin Remix)”
Norwegian avant‑garde outfit Ulver released a digital single remix of “Hollywood Babylon,” featuring the atmospheric touch of electronic artist Gazelle Twin. The track revisits the song from Ulver’s 2024 album Liminal Animals and drops just weeks after the physical release...
Video Premiere: Annihilus Mundi – “Absolute Terror”
Extreme prog metal one‑man project Annihilus Mundi has dropped its latest single and video, “Absolute Terror.” The track features vocalist Noah Magnelli’s intense performance and a blistering guest guitar solo from Chris Jones of Aether Realm. Lyrically, the song is...
Ella Mai Adds North American Dates
Grammy‑winning R&B star Ella Mai announced a 28‑date North American leg of her “Do You Still Love Me?” tour, supporting her third studio album. The run kicks off on July 7 in Toronto and concludes on August 28 at New...
The Docteur Is In
Docteur Nico, born Nicolas Kasana, was a seminal Congolese rumba guitarist whose innovative finger‑style techniques helped define the sound of post‑colonial Congo. Between the mid‑1950s and mid‑1970s he recorded with African Jazz, African Fiesta and African Fiesta Sukisa, producing tracks...
Watch the Trailer for Dead City Punx Doc, Made with Zack De La Rocha
Beyond the Streets released the trailer for *Dead City Punx*, a documentary co‑produced by Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine. The film follows Los Angeles band Dead City Punx as they stage unauthorized outdoor shows featuring fireworks, bonfires...
More Eaze – Sentence Structure in the Country
American indie artist Mari Maurice Rubio, performing as more eaze, has released her latest solo album, "Sentence Structure in the Country." The record fuses folk‑rooted fiddle work with avant‑rock, hyperpop, and minimalist electronic production, featuring guests such as Wendy Eisenberg,...