The Head And The Heart Expand 15th Anniversary Tour With New Summer Dates
The Head and the Heart announced a new summer leg for its 15th‑anniversary tour, extending the run from May 31 to August 2 and adding 15 additional dates across the United States and Canada. The band will perform its self‑titled album in full, featuring fan favorites like “Down in the Valley” and “Rivers and Roads.” Supporting acts include Michael Marcagi, Dean Johnson and Houndmouth, while ticket presales start March 10 with general sales on March 13. The expanded schedule follows an earlier spring leg and culminates at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine.
HEADSEND Announce Debut EP, Australian Tour Dates
Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...
Live Nation Settles Antitrust Lawsuit, Penalties Revealed
Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement in the DOJ‑led antitrust case, agreeing to pay roughly $200 million to participating states. The deal mandates structural reforms, including opening Ticketmaster’s platform to third‑party vendors and allowing venues to list tickets...
Vera Ellen, Ringlets, Jude Kelly and More New Zealand Acts Are Heading to The Great Escape 2026
The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand have forged a landmark partnership, naming New Zealand the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The deal includes an exclusive takeover of the...
Eggy Revive Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Teach Your Children” And “Moments Passed” To Set Off Spring Tour
Eggy returned to the stage on March 7 at Moontown Brewing Company in Whitestown, Indiana, kicking off their spring tour after a three‑week break. The indie‑jam quartet blended long‑time staples like “Here and Now” and “Lost and Found” with rare deep‑cuts,...
Kanye West to Play SoFi Stadium Show In Major Booking After Antisemitism Backlash
Kanye West will headline a one‑night concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 3, marking his first major U.S. show since a series of antisemitic remarks sparked industry backlash. Ticket sales open Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Mainstay Touring handling promotion after...
Track Premiere: Mordeo – “Coward”
California‑based crust band Mordeo is set to release its self‑titled debut album on March 27, featuring the new single “Coward.” The track delivers drop‑tuned guitars, snarling vocals, and a noise‑laden outro that epitomizes the group’s aggressive aesthetic. Recorded, mixed and mastered...
Acid Bath Add September Show with Melvins, Kylesa, and a ‘Very Special Guest’
Acid Bath announced a new concert on September 5 at the Hellbender in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring the Melvins, Kylesa, and an unnamed ‘very special guest’ as direct support. The presale is currently live, with the promo code BURNFACE granting early...
Watch: Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck and More Gather at New York’s Carnegie Hall to Honor Zakir Hussain
On March 6, Carnegie Hall hosted "Zakir Hussain Eternal: Celebrating 75 Years of Genius," a tribute to the late tabla legend who died in December 2024. The concert featured a star‑studded roster including Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck, Charles Lloyd, and a...
Lil Poppa Laid to Rest in Gold Casket, Manager Speaks Out
Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville‑born CMG rapper, was buried in a gold casket on March 7 after a public homegoing service at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church. His manager Dee Dee delivered her first public remarks, recalling his struggles and urging fans to remember...
Widespread Panic Announce First Montana Concerts in a Decade
Widespread Panic announced two shows at Missoula’s KettleHouse Amphitheater on July 7‑8, 2026, marking the band’s first Montana performances since 2016. The dates are part of a month‑long summer tour that includes stops in Florida, Alabama, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Maryland,...
Boy George Says That Using AI to Write Songs Has ‘Really Helped Me As a Lyricist’
Boy George revealed on Fearne Cotton’s podcast that he now uses artificial‑intelligence tools, notably ChatGPT, to generate and refine song lyrics. He says the technology has "really helped" his work as a top‑line lyricist, offering a solo‑friendly collaborative partner that...
Marilyn Manson to Mark ‘Antichrist Superstar’ Anniversary with Two Los Angeles Shows
Marilyn Manson announced two back‑to‑back concerts in Los Angeles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his seminal album Antichrist Superstar. Both shows will be held at the historic Wiltern theater, with the first on Halloween (Oct 31) and the second on Nov 1....
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old Tex‑Mex music icon and key member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died in his sleep on March 7, 2026. Renowned for his Vox organ and accordion work, he helped define the psychedelic‑rock‑country fusion...
Track Premiere: Sura’sura – ‘Atomic Phalanx’
Sri Lankan extreme‑metal collective Sura’sura released its debut EP "Warfare Metal" on March 29 through the Virūpi label, with the track "Atomic Phalanx" premiering exclusively on Decibel. The band remains anonymous, offering music only via Bandcamp and limited physical copies....
Ingested Opt to Re-Record Vocals for Their Forthcoming Album After Canning Josh Davies
British tech‑death metal outfit Ingested has decided to replace all vocal tracks on its upcoming May release, Denunciation, after firing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. Guitarists Sean Hines and Andrew Virrueta re‑recorded the entire vocal catalogue, and the band...
YOSHIKI to Perform Japanese National Anthem at 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
International rock‑classical star YOSHIKI will perform the Japanese national anthem at the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on March 29. The rendition features a new piano‑and‑drum arrangement and will be broadcast to more than 180 countries, reaching an...
Kim Gordon Is Captivating, Commanding On ‘PLAY ME’
Kim Gordon’s third solo album, PLAY ME, arrives on Matador as a stark, glitch‑laden statement that fuses hip‑hop beats, punk aggression and IDM abrasiveness. Co‑produced with Justin Raisen, the dozen‑track record showcases Gordon’s spoken‑word Sprechgesang layered over fractured, digital textures....
See SPIRITBOX’s COURTNEY LAPLANTE Join ILLENIUM for “Shivering” At the Sphere
Illenium opened his Las Vegas Sphere residency with a high‑octane set that featured Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante joining him to perform their 2022 collaborative single “Shivering.” The performance blended LaPlante’s djent‑pop vocal style with Illenium’s EDM production, amplified by the venue’s...
Alissa White-Gluz’s Solo Band Is Now Called Blue Medusa
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz announced her solo project’s new name, Blue Medusa. The lineup features White-Gluz, guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, drummer Delaney Jaster, and bassist Alicia Vigil, all women. She revealed the rebrand on International Women’s...
Album Review – Trey Hensley’s “Can’t Outrun The Blues”
Trey Hensley’s new solo album *Can’t Outrun The Blues* marks his first full-length release since 2009, following a split from longtime partner Rob Ickes. The record showcases Hensley’s double‑IBMA Guitar Player of the Year virtuosity while weaving soulful blues into...
Thomas Rhett Reveals Summer Tour - 2026 Soundtrack To Life Dates
Country star Thomas Rhett unveiled his 2026 "Soundtrack To Life" tour, a 24‑date arena and amphitheater run that kicks off on July 9 in Nashville and spans both coasts through October. The lineup features opening acts Conner Smith, Ernest, Kashus Culpepper and Vincent Mason,...
Bad Bunny and the Joyful Perreo Resistance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show transformed a corporate sports spectacle into a bold assertion of Latinx cultural sovereignty. By staging floating platforms and performing entirely in Spanish, he created a temporary autonomous zone that challenged the dominant American...
Remembering Éliane Radigue: Godmother of Drone
Éliane Radigue, the French pioneer of feedback‑driven drone music, died on 23 February 2026 at 94. Her landmark three‑hour work *Trilogie de la Mort* transformed grief into a slow‑moving sonic meditation, while her spatial techniques—using an ARP 2500 and unconventional speaker placement—redefined how...
Whitechapel Announce 2027 European Tour
Whitechapel has unveiled the "Burn Forever" European tour slated for January‑March 2027, covering 40 cities from Leipzig to Warsaw. The lineup pairs the deathcore veterans with Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze, with UK dates co‑headlined by Sylosis. Simultaneously...
All Hail Clifton Chenier the King of Zydeco
Smithsonian Folkways released *King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco* on February 6, 2026, a 67‑track anthology that spans Clifton Chenier’s career from 1950s singles to live Austin City Limits performances. The set arrives after Folkways acquired Arhoolie Records, the label...
Indie Folk’s the Lowest Pair Embrace Challenges
The Lowest Pair returns with their eighth album, "Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be," ending a low‑profile period since 2020. Produced by Tucker Martine, the record blends their signature banjo‑driven folk with synths, gothic fiddle, and richer band arrangements....
Shabaka Picks Up the Sax and Drops Some Beats
Shabaka Hutchings returns to the saxophone on his new solo album *Of the Earth*, released in early 2026. The record, issued on his own label, is a fully self‑produced effort that fuses jazz, hip‑hop beats, and experimental electronic textures. Hutchings...
‘Slow Stories’ Combines Brian Eno’s Music with Bette A.’s Ambient Fiction
Bette A.’s collection Slow Stories, especially the story “Guided,” merges minimalist, allegorical fiction with Brian Eno’s ambient recordings in a special edition. The narratives unfold in nameless villages where surreal events hint at a deeper dystopia, while “Guided” imagines a 2152...
WATCH: This Wild Life’s Delicate Cover Of Sleep Token’s ‘Caramel’
This Wild Life has unveiled a new cover of Sleep Token’s “Caramel,” delivering a stripped‑down, string‑driven rendition. The arrangement replaces the original’s pop‑beat and blast‑beat dynamics with gently plucked guitars and violin, highlighting the song’s lyrical vulnerability. It marks the...
Francis Of Delirium Shares Details of New Album ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’
Luxembourg‑based indie artist Francis Of Delirium announced her second album “Run, Run Pure Beauty,” arriving on 29 May 2026 via Dalliance Recordings. The record follows her 2024 debut “Lighthouse” and is anchored by the lead single “It’s A Beautiful Life,” which comes...
Sam Akpro Teams up with TYSON for New Collab Single ‘Wayside’
London multi‑hyphenate Sam Akpro has returned with “Wayside,” a dreamy neo‑soul single featuring fellow London artist TYSON. The track, released through the ANTI‑ label, follows Akpro’s critically praised debut album Evenfall, which arrived last year. Both artists trade vocals over...
Selfish Things Return With Powerful New Track ‘Sunlight’
Selfish Things have broken a four‑year silence with the atmospheric alt‑rock single “Sunlight.” The track showcases vocalist Alex Biro’s raw, confessional take on the early, painful phase of his sobriety, contrasting the typical expectation of immediate calm. Biro, now a...
Satnam Galsian Reimagines Irish Folk Classic to Spotlight Honour-Based Abuse
British‑Asian singer‑songwriter Satnam Galsian released the acoustic single “Dishonour” on March 8, timed with International Women’s Day. The track reimagines the Irish folk ballad “She Moved through the Fair” from the woman’s perspective, turning it into a stark commentary on honour‑based...
Josienne Clarke Reimagines ‘Katie Cruel’
Josienne Clarke has released a reimagined version of the traditional folk ballad “Katie Cruel,” adding two original verses that tie the song’s historic themes of exile to her own artistic journey. The arrangement is built around a stark electric‑guitar figure complemented...
New Age Doom Featuring H.R. – Angels Against Angels
New Age Doom’s latest album *Angels Against Angels* showcases a daring fusion of jazz, experimental electronics, progressive rock, dub, metal, hardcore, punk and reggae, anchored by the iconic vocals of Bad Brains frontman H.R. The record features a returning roster...
Cam’ron Once Explained How Hip-Hop Has Changed Since the Infamous East Coast Vs. West Coast Feud
Cam’ron reflected in a 2017 XXL interview that the historic East Coast‑West Coast rivalry that once defined hip‑hop has largely dissolved. He likens the old territorial battles to basketball teams that refused to interact, contrasting that with today’s internet‑driven collaboration...
Matt Zane Shares Clip of Unfinished Wayne Static Track “Infiltrator”
Filmmaker Matt Zane posted a snippet of an unfinished Wayne Static track titled “Infiltrator,” part of his contentious, unauthorized documentary about the late Static‑X frontman and his wife Tera Wray. The estates of Wayne and Tera, as well as Static‑X,...
Pharrell Opens Up About How the ‘Blurred Lines’ Controversy Changed His Perspective Forever: ‘I Didn’t Get It at First’
The 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” ignited a cultural firestorm over its misogynistic lyrics and a high‑profile copyright lawsuit. Pharrell Williams initially dismissed the criticism, but a 2019 GQ interview revealed that the backlash forced him to reassess his view of...
New Additions to Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Are Family
Alan Jackson’s announced final show will take place on June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, a 55,000‑seat venue that sold out within hours after tickets launched. The event, billed as “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale,”...
Ex-The S.E.T. Brady Ebert Urges Fans Not to Support “Cover Band” After Exit
Former The S.E.T. guitarist Brady Ebert was expelled after publicly disparaging his former band. On the day the group released its debut EP *Self Evident Truth* (March 6), Ebert posted on Instagram urging fans not to stream the record, labeling the...
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#174)
Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist, now followed by over 11,000 Spotify users, has added eight fresh tracks from emerging country and roots artists. The curation remains strictly merit‑based—no paid placements—so each song must prove its quality on its own....
Separating the Signal From the Noise of Sturgill Simpson’s “Mutiny” Leak
Sturgill Simpson’s album *Mutiny After Midnight* was slated for a physical‑only launch on March 13, 2026, but a YouTube leak on March 1 made the record widely available. The leak stemmed from a “treasure hunt” that unintentionally flooded record stores with dozens,...
Conductor Andris Nelsons Has Become a Cautionary Tale
Andris Nelsons will leave the Boston Symphony Orchestra after a tenure marked by early artistic triumphs and recent tension with the orchestra’s leadership. The board cited a misalignment of future vision, reflecting a clash between Nelsons’s traditionalist style and the...
“He Loved Extremes”: The Saga of Townes Van Zandt
The article revisits Townes Van Zandt’s legendary 1973 live performance at Houston’s Old Quarter, the raw recording that became the 1977 album Live at the Old Quarter. It details the bar’s dilapidated setting, the makeshift four‑track TEAC capture, and the...
6 Best New Songs Right Now: 3/6/26
Revolver’s latest roundup highlights six fresh tracks spanning melodic metalcore, nü‑emocore, black‑metal‑trip‑hop fusion, gauzy nu‑gaze, mathcore, and riff‑rock. ERRA launches the djent‑laden single “stelliform” from their seventh album, while GILT delivers a post‑apocalyptic “Seattle Day 2.” Portrayal of Guilt blends...
Fugazi Share Previously Unreleased Recordings Made Alongside Steve Albini
Fugazi has issued a digital collection titled *Albini Sessions (Benefit For Letters Charity)* featuring twelve previously unreleased tracks recorded with Steve Albini in October 1992. The material represents early versions of songs later refined for the band’s 1993 album *In...
Bedelia’s Maiden Voyage
Long‑time friends Miles Morris and Marisa Shirar, who met in high‑school marching band and cut their teeth at the Cobalt Cafe, have launched a new project called Bedelia. Joined by guitarist Dakota Floeter, the trio recorded the debut EP “Never...
Mixtape: KLOF No. 75 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF’s latest mixtape, No. 75, blends folk, ambient, experimental and alternative tracks, spotlighting both veteran and emerging artists. The playlist features two songs from Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s freshly released album *We Are Together Again* and two cuts by Gregory Uhlmann from...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Lucinda's: Steve Earle
Steve Earle headlined the latest No Depression Session at Lucinda’s, a Southern‑country bar in NYC’s East Village, in partnership with Hiatus Tequila. Backed by acoustic guitar and an octave mandolin, he performed three songs—"Copperhead Road," "I Don't Trust Happiness," and...