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RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition
NewsMar 13, 2026

RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition

Rush has unveiled an expanded 40th‑anniversary reissue of *Grace Under Pressure*, offered in both vinyl and CD box‑set formats. The Super Deluxe Edition features a 2025 remaster, an alternate Terry Brown mix, a 1984 Toronto live recording, and Dolby Atmos...

By Consequence
Did GHOST Just Kill FRATER IMPERATOR?
NewsMar 13, 2026

Did GHOST Just Kill FRATER IMPERATOR?

Swedish metal act Ghost released the 25th chapter of its ongoing saga, which appears to end with the on‑stage death of the Frater Imperator persona. Frontman Tobias Forge used the moment to discuss his creative exhaustion, describing the band as a...

By Metal Injection
The First Female MC: How Sha-Rock Became The First Woman To Rock The Mic
NewsMar 13, 2026

The First Female MC: How Sha-Rock Became The First Woman To Rock The Mic

Sha‑Rock, born Sharon Green, is widely recognized as hip‑hop’s first female MC, breaking into a male‑dominated scene in the early 1980s. She joined The Funky 4 + 1, delivering verses on pioneering recordings and becoming the first woman recorded on a rap single....

By Pollstar News
Club D’Elf Reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Bird Song,’ Announces ‘Loon & Thrush’ Album
NewsMar 13, 2026

Club D’Elf Reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Bird Song,’ Announces ‘Loon & Thrush’ Album

Club d’Elf announced their tenth‑track album *Loon & Thrush* will drop on April 10 via Royal Potato Family. The Boston collective unveiled a Moroccan‑infused rendition of the Grateful Dead’s “Bird Song” as the album’s opening track. Recorded live in the studio with minimal...

By JamBase
SABATON Launch New Single "Yamato" In Collaboration With World Of Warships
NewsMar 13, 2026

SABATON Launch New Single "Yamato" In Collaboration With World Of Warships

Swedish metal band Sabaton has released a new single titled “Yamato,” accompanied by a cinematic music video and exclusive in‑game content for the naval‑warfare title World of Warships. The collaboration, the second with Wargaming after the 2019 “Bismarck” tie‑in, adds...

By Metal Injection
Drain Raised Almost $40,000 to Help Immigrant Families By Selling Their Anti-ICE Shirt
NewsMar 13, 2026

Drain Raised Almost $40,000 to Help Immigrant Families By Selling Their Anti-ICE Shirt

Hardcore band Drain launched an anti‑ICE shirt campaign that sold roughly 2,000 units in a single weekend, generating a $39,955 check for the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County’s Supporting Immigrants fund. Vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro hand‑delivered the donation, earmarking the money...

By MetalSucks
BELUSHI SPEED BALL Announce New Album Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, Share Video For "I Ought Not Know"
NewsMar 13, 2026

BELUSHI SPEED BALL Announce New Album Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, Share Video For "I Ought Not Know"

Louisville crossover thrash outfit Belushi Speed Ball announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, slated for release on June 5. The record, featuring 12 high‑speed tracks, showcases new bassist Justin McClure and drummer Ben Cotton, and...

By Metal Injection
Foy Vance – The Wake
NewsMar 13, 2026

Foy Vance – The Wake

Foy Vance's seventh album, The Wake, arrives as a 13‑track collection that fuses acoustic intimacy with gospel‑tinged production. Produced by Ethan Johns, the record showcases Vance's raw vocal delivery across themes of faith, fatherhood, love, and self‑reflection. Standout songs such...

By Clash Music
Sturgill Simpson’s New Physical-Only Johnny Blue Skies LP to Stream with Bonus Tracks “at some Point”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Sturgill Simpson’s New Physical-Only Johnny Blue Skies LP to Stream with Bonus Tracks “at some Point”

Sturgill Simpson, under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, dropped the new LP Mutiny After Midnight on March 13 as a vinyl‑only release, emphasizing support for independent record stores. A surprise YouTube upload of the full album appeared a week early...

By BrooklynVegan
Album Review – Brit Taylor’s “Land Of The Forgotten”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Album Review – Brit Taylor’s “Land Of The Forgotten”

Brit Taylor’s new album *Land Of The Forgotten* channels the rugged spirit of Western Kentucky and Appalachian tradition through unapologetically raw country songwriting. Produced and co‑written with her husband Adam Chaffins, the record arrives as the couple welcomes a newborn,...

By Saving Country Music
Kneecap Gets Serious on Its New Album, ‘Fenian’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kneecap Gets Serious on Its New Album, ‘Fenian’

Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap, thrust into global headlines for pro‑Palestinian remarks and a dismissed terrorism charge, lost its US visa sponsor and cancelled a sold‑out North American tour. The six‑week scheduling gap prompted the group to record a new album,...

By The New York Times (Arts > Music)
Elegant Weapons Drop Single “Bridges Burn” As New Album ‘Evolution’ Gets April Release Date
NewsMar 13, 2026

Elegant Weapons Drop Single “Bridges Burn” As New Album ‘Evolution’ Gets April Release Date

Elegant Weapons, the heavy‑metal supergroup featuring Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer and Accept drummer Christopher Williams, released the single “Bridges Burn” and announced their sophomore album Evolution, slated for April 24...

By MetalSucks
MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Stream New Single "Rip The God"
NewsMar 13, 2026

MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Stream New Single "Rip The God"

Pioneering grindcore veterans Napalm Death and sludge‑metal icons the Melvins have released a second track, “Rip The God,” from their upcoming collaborative album. The eight‑track record, titled Savage Imperial Death March, will be widely available on April 10 after debuting as...

By Metal Injection
The Pretty Reckless Announce New Album ‘Dear God’
NewsMar 13, 2026

The Pretty Reckless Announce New Album ‘Dear God’

The Pretty Reckless have unveiled their fifth studio album, “Dear God,” slated for release on June 26 through Fearless Records. The record mixes gritty, punk‑infused rock with darker lyrical themes and incorporates the previously released singles “For I Am Death”...

By Rock Sound
Altin Gün: Garip
NewsMar 13, 2026

Altin Gün: Garip

Altin Gün’s sixth album, Garip, arrives as the band’s first release without vocalist Merve Daşdemir, who departed in 2024. The record leans into synth‑wave, funk, and orchestral textures while reinterpreting Turkish folk classics. Collaborations with the Stockholm Studio Orchestra and...

By Relix
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Langhorne Slim
NewsMar 13, 2026

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim visited Chelsea Studios NYC for a No Depression Session, delivering acoustic renditions of two tracks from his upcoming album *The Dreamin' Kind*. The stripped‑back performance contrasted with the album’s fuller, louder production, showcasing his voice and guitar. Slim...

By No Depression
Ferman Shares New Single ‘Old Hipster Blues’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ferman Shares New Single ‘Old Hipster Blues’

Italian‑born, London‑based musician Ferman released his new single “Old Hipster Blues” on March 13 across all streaming services. The track, a gritty rock‑and‑roll homage to early White Stripes, is paired with a Bethnal Green‑filmed video directed by George Kashcheev that features a...

By Clash Music
ALBUM REVIEW: On Dance Record ‘Mutiny After Midnight,’ Johnny Blue Skies Mixes Fire and Fun
NewsMar 13, 2026

ALBUM REVIEW: On Dance Record ‘Mutiny After Midnight,’ Johnny Blue Skies Mixes Fire and Fun

Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, releases his latest album “Mutiny After Midnight,” a dance‑floor record that fuses club beats with overt sexual themes and sharp political commentary. The project follows a series of genre‑hopping releases, from 2019’s...

By No Depression
Guitarists SEAN MCFARLAND, MATT SARGENT & TREVOR BABB To Perform JAMES ROMIG's Trilogy Of Solo Works In Baltimore & New...
NewsMar 13, 2026

Guitarists SEAN MCFARLAND, MATT SARGENT & TREVOR BABB To Perform JAMES ROMIG's Trilogy Of Solo Works In Baltimore & New...

Acclaimed experimental guitarists Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb will perform James Romig’s three-part solo guitar trilogy—*The Complexity of Distance*, *The Fragility of Time* and *The Distortion of Memory*—in Baltimore and New York this weekend. The works, composed between...

By Metal Injection
Today In Hip Hop History: Kid N’ Play Released Their Second Album ‘Funhouse’ 36 Years Ago
NewsMar 13, 2026

Today In Hip Hop History: Kid N’ Play Released Their Second Album ‘Funhouse’ 36 Years Ago

On June 12, 1990 Kid N Play released their sophomore album Funhouse through Select Records. Building on the momentum of 1988’s 2 Hype, the record delivered upbeat, dance‑driven tracks and playful lyrics that cemented the duo’s reputation for party‑hip‑hop. The single “Ain’t Gonna...

By The Source
Malcolm Todd’s ‘Breathe’ Is Feel-Good RnB Minimalism
NewsMar 13, 2026

Malcolm Todd’s ‘Breathe’ Is Feel-Good RnB Minimalism

Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Malcolm Todd has dropped his first 2026 single, “Breathe,” a breezy RnB track that nods to the golden‑age N.E.R.D sound and Justin Timberlake’s “Justified” era. The song showcases Todd’s layered, soulful vocals and guitar‑driven minimalism, accompanied by...

By Clash Music
Lykke Li’s ‘Knife In My Heart’ Unleashes Her Inner Emo Girl
NewsMar 13, 2026

Lykke Li’s ‘Knife In My Heart’ Unleashes Her Inner Emo Girl

Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li has dropped the single “Knife In The Heart,” the first taste of her forthcoming album The Afterparty, due May 18. The track, which she describes as a “brutalist nursery rhyme,” pairs stark, minimalist production with an emotionally raw...

By Clash Music
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on How India Continues To Inspire Them
NewsMar 13, 2026

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on How India Continues To Inspire Them

Def Leppard will embark on their first India tour, playing Shillong on March 25, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The three‑city run adopts the high‑tech setlist and production from their recent Las Vegas residency, promising a theatrical rock experience. Guitarist Phil...

By Rolling Stone India
Introducing The Definitive, 172-Page, Ultimate Music Guide: Yes
NewsMar 13, 2026

Introducing The Definitive, 172-Page, Ultimate Music Guide: Yes

Kelsey Music Publishing has launched a 172‑page “Ultimate Music Guide” dedicated to progressive‑rock icons Yes. The hardcover arrives just before the band’s 2026 Fragile tour in the UK and is sold through the retailer’s online shop. Inside, readers find an...

By UNCUT
Great New Prog You Must Hear From Devin Townsend, Green Carnation, Midge Ure, Teramaze and More in Prog's Brand New...
NewsMar 13, 2026

Great New Prog You Must Hear From Devin Townsend, Green Carnation, Midge Ure, Teramaze and More in Prog's Brand New...

Prog magazine has introduced a brand‑new "Tracks Of The Week" column, curating seven fresh progressive‑rock releases for fans to stream and vote on. The series highlights a charity single, “Do You Wonder?”, which raised money for Amnesty International and topped...

By Prog (Louder)
Newshapes Share Gorgeous New Track ‘Falling Away’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Newshapes Share Gorgeous New Track ‘Falling Away’

Scottish alternative outfit newshapes has dropped “falling away,” a track that fuses two decades of British emo, pop‑punk and heavier rock elements. The band says the song continues the narrative begun on “baptise,” reflecting a year of challenges and a...

By Rock Sound
7 New Albums Out Today: The Black Crowes, Kim Gordon, James Blake & More
NewsMar 13, 2026

7 New Albums Out Today: The Black Crowes, Kim Gordon, James Blake & More

This week’s Release Day Picks spotlight a wave of new LPs from veteran and emerging acts alike. The Black Crowes return with *A Pound Of Feathers*, recorded in eight‑to‑ten days in Nashville, while Kim Gordon’s *PLAY ME* features Dave Grohl on drums....

By JamBase
Marmozets Announce UK Headline Tour
NewsMar 13, 2026

Marmozets Announce UK Headline Tour

British rock band Marmozets announced a UK headline tour in June 2026 supporting their upcoming album CO.WAR.DICE, set for release on May 22. The tour includes seven intimate venues across Sheffield, Oxford, Northampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Leicester and London, with tickets...

By Rock Sound
Arrows In Action Share Slick New Track ‘Stop Talking’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Arrows In Action Share Slick New Track ‘Stop Talking’

Arrows In Action announced a deluxe edition of their 2025 album “I Think I’ve Heard This Before,” slated for release on April 24 through Nettwerk. The package introduces the new single “Stop Talking,” a neon‑bright pop‑rock track that mixes synth‑driven...

By Rock Sound
Pxlicy, Apathy & A-F-R-O Break Top 5 Canadian I-Tunes Chart with “Hit The Crates”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Pxlicy, Apathy & A-F-R-O Break Top 5 Canadian I-Tunes Chart with “Hit The Crates”

Massachusetts lyricist Pxlicy teamed with underground veterans Apathy and A‑F‑R‑O to release the boom‑bap single “Hit The Crates,” produced by Willhouse and featuring turntable work from Tone Spliff. The track entered the Canadian iTunes chart at #5, signaling strong digital...

By The Source
Charlamagne Tha God Says Future May Appear on Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album
NewsMar 13, 2026

Charlamagne Tha God Says Future May Appear on Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album

Charlamagne Tha God revealed on The Breakfast Club that a source heard Future on Drake’s upcoming album, ICEMAN. DJ Hed later echoed the rumor, confirming he also heard Future’s name attached to the project. Neither artist has officially validated the...

By The Source
Bilmuri Teams Up With A Day To Remember On Awesome Track ‘ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Bilmuri Teams Up With A Day To Remember On Awesome Track ‘ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN’

British post‑hardcore outfit Bilmuri has partnered with US rock mainstay A Day To Remember for the single “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN.” The track, described as catchy and emotionally charged, will appear on Bilmuri’s forthcoming album “KINDA HARD,” slated for an...

By Rock Sound
One Stress-Loving Composer, 125 Nominees: What It Takes to Score the Oscars
NewsMar 13, 2026

One Stress-Loving Composer, 125 Nominees: What It Takes to Score the Oscars

German‑born composer Chris Walden, the lead arranger for the Oscars, crafts roughly 120 orchestral pieces each ceremony. He began the role in 2008 and now controls most of the musical programming, from nominee medleys to presenter walk‑ons. Walden balances the...

By Los Angeles Times (Music)
7 Easter Eggs From Our Conversations With Gorillaz About ‘The Mountain’
NewsMar 13, 2026

7 Easter Eggs From Our Conversations With Gorillaz About ‘The Mountain’

Rolling Stone India uncovers seven behind‑the‑scenes Easter eggs from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett about their 2026 concept album *The Mountain*. The duo’s Indian pilgrimage inspired lyrical themes, visual motifs, and a reverence for local culture, while a decade‑old idea...

By Rolling Stone India
Diagonale Des Yeux: Madeleine Review | Safi Bugel's Experimental Album of the Month
NewsMar 13, 2026

Diagonale Des Yeux: Madeleine Review | Safi Bugel's Experimental Album of the Month

Diagonale des Yeux’s debut album "Madeleine" blends whimsical lo‑fi post‑punk with a multilingual, exquisite‑corpse lyric approach. Members Laurène Exposito and Théo Delaunay stitch together French, German, English and Spanish fragments, creating surreal narratives. The 12‑track record is built from home‑recorded...

By The Guardian (Music)
Noah Kahan Considers the Weight of Fame on Reflective Single ‘Porch Light’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Noah Kahan Considers the Weight of Fame on Reflective Single ‘Porch Light’

Noah Kahan released the reflective single “Porch Light,” the second track from his upcoming album The Great Divide, due April 24 on Mercury Records. The song was co‑written with acclaimed producer Aaron Dessner and recorded at Long Pond Studio in...

By Rolling Stone Australia
Jack Harlow Releases Fourth Studio Album 'Monica'
NewsMar 13, 2026

Jack Harlow Releases Fourth Studio Album 'Monica'

Jack Harlow’s fourth studio album, Monica, drops via Atlantic Records, marking his first major release since relocating to New York City. The record was written and recorded over the past year at the historic Electric Lady Studios. Harlow’s catalog now...

By Hypebeast (Music)
Singer Labrinth Blasts ‘Euphoria,’ Columbia Records in Cryptic Post Saying He’s Done With Entertainment Industry
NewsMar 13, 2026

Singer Labrinth Blasts ‘Euphoria,’ Columbia Records in Cryptic Post Saying He’s Done With Entertainment Industry

British singer‑songwriter Labrinth announced on Instagram that he is leaving the entertainment industry, directing profanity‑laden criticism at Columbia Records and HBO’s series Euphoria. He offered no explanation for the abrupt exit, which comes a month before the highly anticipated third...

By TheWrap (Music)
Low Culture Podcast: Suicide’s Debut Album
NewsMar 13, 2026

Low Culture Podcast: Suicide’s Debut Album

The Low Culture Podcast episode features Luke Turner and John Doran dissecting Suicide’s self‑titled 1977 debut album. They trace the New York duo’s art‑gallery origins, jazz‑trained Martin Rev, and Alan Vega’s Iggy Pop‑inspired aggression, highlighting the record’s raw three‑channel production and...

By The Quietus
Morrissey Cancels Valencia Gig After ‘Loud’ City Prevents Him From Sleeping
NewsMar 13, 2026

Morrissey Cancels Valencia Gig After ‘Loud’ City Prevents Him From Sleeping

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has canceled his scheduled concert in Valencia, Spain, citing severe sleep deprivation. He blamed relentless festival noise from the city’s Las Fallas celebrations, including techno music and megaphone announcements, for leaving him in a “catatonic state.”...

By The Independent
Ms Banks: South Ldn Lover Girl — This UK Rapper Deserves Mainstream Recognition
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ms Banks: South Ldn Lover Girl — This UK Rapper Deserves Mainstream Recognition

Ms Banks’ sophomore album "South Ldn Lover Girl" showcases her evolution from underground grime to a polished, genre‑blending record that fuses rap, R&B, and pop. The 13‑track project features high‑profile collaborations and has entered the top ten of the UK...

By Financial Times (Arts)
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson Classics
NewsMar 13, 2026

Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson Classics

Quincy Jones' estate has sold his extensive music and publishing catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, encompassing his production stakes in Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad, as well as iconic compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova,” “Give Me the Night,”...

By Rolling Stone India
Zara Larsson On Rumors She Was Offered To Replace Camila Cabello After Fifth Harmony Exit: “I Don’t Do Groups”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Zara Larsson On Rumors She Was Offered To Replace Camila Cabello After Fifth Harmony Exit: “I Don’t Do Groups”

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson recently addressed rumors that she was approached to replace Camila Cabello in Fifth Harmony. In a Spotify Live Room interview she emphatically said she does not do groups and denied any formal offer. Larsson praised girl groups and...

By Deadline (Music)
BTS and Spotify to Collaborate on Themed Cruise on Seoul's Han River
NewsMar 13, 2026

BTS and Spotify to Collaborate on Themed Cruise on Seoul's Han River

BTS and Spotify have teamed up for a three‑day "Swimside" themed cruise on Seoul's Han River from March 27‑29, timed with the group's upcoming Arirang album launch. The event is exclusive to Spotify Premium users who pre‑saved the album, offering...

By CNA (Channel NewsAsia) – Business
Hear BILMURI Teams with A DAY TO REMEMBER’s JEREMY MCKINNON on New Song “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN”
NewsMar 13, 2026

Hear BILMURI Teams with A DAY TO REMEMBER’s JEREMY MCKINNON on New Song “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN”

Bilmuri has released the new single “Always Let You Down,” featuring A Day to Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon. The track combines aggressive metalcore riffs with melodic vocal hooks and will appear on Bilmuri’s upcoming KINDA HARD album, due April 4...

By Revolver
Country Music Cruise Sets Lineup, New Ship for 2027
NewsMar 13, 2026

Country Music Cruise Sets Lineup, New Ship for 2027

Country Music Cruise announced its 13th annual voyage, sailing Feb 7‑14 2027 from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan and Philipsburg. The cruise will move to the larger Celebrity Silhouette, reflecting growing demand as past sailings have sold out quickly. Headliners such as Clint Black,...

By Saving Country Music
Kim Gordon Was Always an Artist First
NewsMar 12, 2026

Kim Gordon Was Always an Artist First

Kim Gordon, co‑founder of Sonic Youth, continues to prioritize visual art alongside music. In March 2026, Amant in Brooklyn launches two concurrent shows: her solo survey “Count Your Chickens” and the group exhibition “Folded Group,” co‑curated with Bill Nace. The...

By Artnet News
Black Label Society and Veeps to Livestream First Live Performance of “Ozzy’s Song”
NewsMar 12, 2026

Black Label Society and Veeps to Livestream First Live Performance of “Ozzy’s Song”

Black Label Society will debut "Ozzy's Song," a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, during their March 27 show at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. The performance coincides with the release of their new album *Engines of Destruction* and will...

By MetalSucks
Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”
NewsMar 12, 2026

Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”

Indie‑rock singer beabadoobee has dropped the single “All I Did Was Dream of You,” enlisting dream‑pop trio the Marías for vocal harmonies. The track’s video, co‑directed by her partner Jake Erland and Lithuanian filmmaker AboveGround, was filmed across Vilnius, juxtaposing...

By Alternative Press