BTS Preview ‘Arirang’ World Tour Homecoming Show Broadcast With ‘Fire’ Trailer
South Korean boy band BTS will broadcast their Busan homecoming concert from the Arirang World Tour on June 13, offering a one‑night‑only cinema live‑viewing event worldwide. A new trailer, set to the tour’s track “Fya,” showcases high‑production dance and stage visuals. The screening coincides with ticket sales opening on the official BTS Live Viewing site. This marks BTS’s first performance at Busan Asiad Municipal Stadium since completing mandatory military service in 2022.
Roger Daltrey on His Solo Tour, the Who’s Future, Switching Drummers, and Smashed Guitars
Roger Daltrey revealed that his upcoming solo tour features more dates than the Who’s recent North American farewell run, citing the solo format as physically easier. He explained that the Who’s massive sound forces him to strain his voice, whereas...
Ariana Grande, Labrinth, Aespa & More: New Music Friday Guide
Ariana Grande unveiled the lead single “hate that i made you love me” from her forthcoming album *petal*, while K‑pop group aespa dropped their second studio effort *LEMONADE* featuring G‑DRAGON, Ty Dolla $ign and Becky G. Labrinth released “THE LIVING”...
Game Time – Song by Future & Tyla
Future and Tyla have released "Game Time," a high‑profile single tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. The track merges Future's trap sensibility with Tyla's Afropop‑R&B crossover, creating a stadium‑ready anthem. Both artists are also slated to perform at...
Chief Keef and Katy Perry Work It Out On The Remix
Chief Keef and Katy Perry have ended a decade‑long online feud by collaborating on a remix of Perry’s 2013 track “Legendary Lovers.” The two were seen hugging and dapping on TikTok on May 27, and Perry posted the new version with...
Ariana Grande Unveils ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’: Stream It Now
Ariana Grande released the lead single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” on May 29, kicking off promotion for her upcoming eighth studio album, *Petal*. The track, co‑produced with Max Martin and ILYA, marks her first non‑soundtrack single since 2025’s “Twilight...
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Beauty Land
Greg Mendez’s new album *Beauty Land* arrives as his first release on Dead Oceans, continuing his 15‑year habit of solitary, lo‑fi recording. The 73‑second opener “Frog” and other brief tracks showcase stark, minimalist arrangements that foreground his hushed vocals and raw...
Library Copy Do Not Remove
JJ Weihl’s third solo album as Discovery Zone, *Library Copy Do Not Remove*, transforms her pillowy art‑pop roots into an ambient space odyssey inspired by Borges’s *The Library of Babel* and the simulation hypothesis. The work was captured in a...
Young Miko Recruits Rauw Alejandro for ‘Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout’: Stream It Now
Puerto Rican rapper‑singer Young Miko released the deluxe edition of her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout, adding six new songs and her first collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on “Aquel Diciembre.” The project expands the original 2025 Do Not...
Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro Showcase Boricua Excellence on ‘Aquel Diciembre’
Puerto Rican artists Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro have released their first joint single, “Aquel Diciembre,” a tropical‑flavored track that reminisces about a December encounter. The song debuted as part of Miko’s newly issued deluxe edition, *Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout*, which...
Here’s Why Fans Call Jay Wheeler Latin Music’s ‘Favorite Voice’
Puerto Rican singer‑songwriter Jay Wheeler released *La Voz Favorita* on Thursday, a 24‑track album that blends trap, reggaeton, salsa, pop‑perreo and trap‑tronica. The record revisits his Latin‑trap roots while showcasing his R&B‑infused vocal style that fans have long dubbed “the...
Role Model Announce New Album ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’
Pop artist Role Model announced his next record, “Chuck Timely & The Hourglass,” slated for release on August 7, 2024. He kicked off the campaign by mailing vintage acquaintance cards signed “Chuck Timely” and launching a matching Instagram profile. The album’s...
Starcleaner Reunion Joins Blondshell On 2026 West Coast Tour & Shares ‘Weather Instrument’ Single
Starcleaner Reunion has inked a new deal with Take Care Records and released their first single since the 2024 Cafe Life EP, "Weather Instrument." The band will serve as the opening act for Blondsmith on a West Coast tour from October 14...
Chanel Beads Share “Dust in the Wind,” Announce Fall Tour with Urika’s Bedroom, Anastasia Coope, More
Brooklyn‑based indie act Chanel Beads, the moniker of Shane Lavers, dropped a new single titled “Dust in the Wind,” co‑written with Isaac Eiger and accompanied by a Robbie Barnett‑directed video. The track precedes the artist’s sophomore album, also called Your Day...
EXCLUSIVE: JOHN BUSH Talks New ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX Classics, And Supergroup CATEGORY 7 With Metal Injection
John Bush, longtime frontman of Armored Saint and former Anthrax vocalist, announced the band’s ninth studio album, *Emotion Factory Reset*, released May 22 on Metal Blade Records. The record mixes classic heavy‑metal aggression with hard‑rock and NWOBHM touches, aiming for a...
Soul Artist Nao Yoshioka Heralds New Album With ‘Pieces Of Me’ Single Featuring Mỹ Anh
Japanese soul singer Nao Yoshioka has unveiled a new single, “Pieces Of Me,” featuring Vietnamese R&B vocalist Mỹ Anh. The track serves as the lead‑off for her forthcoming album *self*, slated for release on July 17 through Sweet Soul Records. *self*...
Underground Medicine #4
Australian underground icon Daniel Stewart reflects on a two‑decade career that spans hardcore punk, experimental noise, and post‑punk. He co‑founded Straightjacket Nation in Melbourne, later drummed for UV Race, fronted Total Control’s genre‑blending Henge Beat, and now leads Station Model...
PSYCROPTIC Announces 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' Album
PSYCROPTIC announced that its next album, The Pulse Of Annihilation, will arrive on July 17 as the band’s first full‑length release through Metal Blade Records. The record showcases a tighter compositional approach from guitarist‑songwriter Joe Haley, featuring the dual‑vocal attack of...
The 'Big 4' Of Tom Petty Albums
Tom Petty’s career is anchored by four landmark albums that defined his evolution from a modest debut to a solo icon. The 1976 self‑titled debut eventually climbed to No. 55 in the U.S. after a stronger showing in the U.K., while...
STRYPER Releases New Single 'I'm Alright (I'm Okay)'
American Christian‑metal veterans Stryper have dropped a new single, “I’m Alright (I’m Okay),” signaling the first taste of their forthcoming album slated for later this year on Frontiers Music. Frontman Michael Sweet describes the track as a hybrid of 1985‑era...
Album Stream: Funebrarum – “Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence”
Funebrarum, the New Jersey death‑metal outfit, drops its new album "Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence" on May 29 via Pulverised Records. Decibel Magazine streams the full record, highlighting standout tracks such as “Anhela Odor Mortuorum (The Adepts)” and the...
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour
Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry announced a 2026 North American co‑headline tour supporting their joint single “Hive Mind.” The itinerary begins in September and covers major markets including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, with Superheaven and...
SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Announces 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album
Founding SLADE guitarist Dave Hill announced his first solo album, “Dirty Foot Lane,” slated for an October release on JCPL Records and partnered with publisher Notting Hill Music. The record fuses rock, blues, folk, and ambient textures while tracing Hill’s...
Ravyn Lenae Announces New Album, Shares “Handle”
Ravyn Lenae announced her third album, Blue Island, set for an August 7 release on Atlantic Records. The record reunites her with producer Dahi and features the newly dropped rock‑leaning single “Handle.” It follows 2024’s Bird’s Eye and includes earlier collaborations like “Reputation” with Dominic Fike. Lenae...
Video Premiere: Castle – “Carry Chains”
American metal outfit Castle has premiered the official video for their new single “Carry Chains,” a lead‑off from the forthcoming album Carrie Chains. The album drops on September 4 through Hammerheart Records, marking the band’s first full‑length release with the label....
Riot Fest 2026 Lineup: Tool, Nas, Alanis, Iggy, Sex Pistols AND PiL, Bright Eyes, Pixies, Angine De Poitrine, More
Riot Fest returns to Chicago’s Douglass Park for September 18‑20, 2026, with headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Pierce the Veil and Alanis Morissette. The massive lineup also features the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter and Public Image Ltd, sparking buzz...
Accepting Song Requests: The Disco Biscuits to Reunite with Original Drummer Sam Altman
The Disco Biscuits announced a special reunion show featuring founding drummer Sam Altman, who will sit in for a brief set on Thursday, June 11 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. The band invited fans to suggest songs through...
Speaker Music Unveils Final Album, ‘Synoptic Audio’
Speaker Music, the experimental alias of DeForrest Brown Jr., will issue his final album, *Synoptic Audio*, on July 10, 2026. The release concludes a five‑year partnership with Planet Mu that began with 2019’s *Of Desire, Longing* and includes *Black Nationalist...
ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Ray Walker Calls His Pain By Name On 'Ain’t Dead Yet'
Dallas singer‑songwriter Joshua Ray Walker releases "Ain’t Dead Yet", the concluding album of his cancer‑survival trilogy. The record blends mid‑tempo, pensive Americana with lyrical reflections on mortality, including a near‑drowning episode near Corpus Christi. Walker’s previous albums "Tropicana" (2025) and...
Jungle Soundtrack Soaring Temperatures with New Single ‘The Wave’
British funk collective Jungle released “The Wave,” the lead single from their upcoming album “Sunshine,” slated for August 14, 2026. The track mixes warm, 60s‑70s Brazilian influences with modern funk and is paired with a one‑take choreographed video filmed in South Africa....
Maya Hawke’s Path to Contentment
Maya Hawke’s fourth album, *Maitreya Corso*, delves into the tension between ambition and personal fulfillment, using tracks like “Slacker in the Rye” and “Lioness” to critique celebrity cynicism. The record blends Laurel Canyon‑style acoustics with unconventional minor‑key choruses, underscoring her...
Le Guess Who? Reveals First Wave of Acts Playing 2026 Edition
Le Guess Who? unveiled most of its 2026 lineup, scheduled for November 5‑8 across multiple venues in Utrecht. The festival features guest curations by Los Thuthanaka, KMRU, Tropical Fuck Storm and aja monet, each bringing a distinct roster of avant‑garde and electronic...
‘The English Patient’ Composer Gabriel Yared To Be Honored By Zurich Film Festival
Oscar‑winning composer Gabriel Yared will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye for Career Achievement on October 1, during the Cinema in Concert Gala. He will also serve as Jury President for the festival’s 14th International Film Music Competition,...
Grupo Frontera Launch Indie Label BorderTown Records in Partnership with The Orchard
Grupo Frontera has launched its own indie label, BorderTown Records, in partnership with Sony Music’s The Orchard. The label, headquartered in the band’s McAllen, Texas complex YUMA, will debut with the group’s norteño EP "Con Dolor" on May 28. BorderTown...
Iceage: For Love of Grace & the Hereafter Review | Alexis Petridis's Album of the Week
Danish punk outfit Iceage releases their sixth album, *For Love of Grace & the Hereafter*, positioning it as a stripped‑back return to raw, urgent punk after years of genre‑bending experiments. The record delivers tight, melodic songwriting that weaves 1950s rock‑’n‑roll,...
Daytime TV Announce UK Headline Tour
British indie rock quartet Daytime TV has unveiled its first UK headline dates for October 2026, coinciding with the release of their new single “Sun” on Marshall Records. Frontman Will Irvine describes the track as a summer‑ready anthem destined for...
What Orchestras and Singers Gain Through Operas in Concert
American opera houses are scaling back productions, prompting symphony orchestras to fill the void with concert‑opera performances. The Cleveland Orchestra’s recent staging of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” attracted 85% seat occupancy, while the Philadelphia Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic have added Wagner and...
Paul McCartney on His New Album and the Beatles’ Earliest Days
Paul McCartney’s latest record, *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*, is a nostalgic trek through his Liverpool roots and early Beatles days, released after a series of high‑profile TV performances on *SNL* and *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*. He partnered...
Dumama – Towards an Expanse
South African‑born, Berlin‑based composer Dumama (Gugulethu Duma) has dropped the single “Eating The Other,” a harrowing prelude to her debut album Towards an Expanse. The track thrusts the traditional Xhosa uhadi bow through industrial distortion, post‑punk aggression and electronic manipulation,...
Stage Girl (Not A Dream Anymore)
Eli’s sophomore effort Stage Girl (Not A Dream Anymore) expands the original’s trans‑life narrative with a deluxe edition that adds nine new tracks. The record mixes yacht‑rock revival beats with glittery pop while confronting the pain of living closeted, as heard...
‘We’re Waiting for the Plan to Find Us’: Mouse on Mars on Working with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and 30 Years...
German experimental duo Mouse on Mars is set to release *Spatial, No Problem*, a posthumous collaboration with reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry recorded during his 2019 Berlin visit. The album was captured in spatial‑audio format, aiming to recreate a three‑dimensional...
Joan Baez Calls Out Pop Stars Who Avoid Activism: “Take That Little Step”
Iconic folk singer Joan Baez used her recent appearance on "Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis‑Dreyfus" to challenge today’s pop stars to speak up on political issues. While she praised Brandi Carlile and Maggie Rogers for taking visible stands, Baez expressed frustration that...
17 New Songs Out Today
Brooklyn Vegan’s daily roundup spotlights 17 freshly released songs spanning indie rock, folk, synth‑pop and hip‑hop. Highlights include Holy Wave’s debut single “S33.U.IN/HAL” from the forthcoming i’m DADA album, Jungle’s “The Wave” teasing the August 14 Sunshine LP, and The...
Don Toliver Brings Floating Stage to UBS Arena as ‘Octane Tour’ Continues Nationwide
Don Toliver’s "Octane Tour" landed at New York’s UBS Arena on May 26, delivering a high‑octane show built around automotive‑themed visuals and a floating stage. The concert featured guest appearances by SahBabii, SoFaygo and DJ Chase B, and a VIP‑only "Don’s...
Rap’s Biggest Opening Weeks of the Decade Show Streaming Era’s Heavyweights
Hip‑hop’s opening‑week leaderboard for the 2020s is dominated by a handful of superstars, with Drake’s *Certified Lover Boy* leading at 613,000 units. Travis Scott’s *UTOPIA* and Juice WRLD’s posthumous *Legends Never Die* follow closely, while newcomer *ICEMAN* jumps into the top five...
On This Day in 1996, Brooks & Dunn Were at No. 1 With a Cover of a Re-Worked Three Dog...
On May 27, 1996 Brooks & Dunn topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with their cover of “My Maria,” a re‑worked version of a 1973 hit originally recorded by B.W. Stevenson and popularized by Three Dog Night. The single held the No. 1 spot for three...
TikTok Drops Second Season of ‘In The Mix’ Podcast
TikTok has launched the second season of its “In The Mix” live podcast, produced with T‑Mobile. The four‑episode run, hosted by Jack Coyne of Trackstar, features exclusive interviews with Bebe Rexha, Lykke Li, Malcolm Todd and Josh Groban. The series underscores TikTok’s role in music...
Marta Torbidoni Makes Unexpected Jump In at Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’
On May 26, soprano Marta Torbidoni stepped onto the stage of Teatro alla Scala to sing Abigaille in Verdi’s Nabucco, filling in for Anna Netrebko, who was forced to cancel due to a travel mishap. The substitution was announced just...
It’s Joan Baez, Babe, and She’s Got a Bone to Pick With the Pop Girls
Legendary folk singer Joan Baez used her appearance on the "Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis‑Dreyfus" podcast to call out mainstream pop female artists for staying silent on political issues. She praised Brandi Carlile and Maggie Rogers for their advocacy,...
SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On 'Ei8ht' LP: 'I'm The Most Proud Of This Album, Of Any Of Them'
Shinedown announced their ninth studio album, “Ei8ht,” a 18‑track record arriving on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The album, produced by bassist Eric Bass at Big Animal Studio, took roughly a year and a half to complete. In the interview, frontman...