Dutch Mayor Finds No Basis to Ban Ye From Upcoming Netherlands Concerts: ‘The Law Prevails’
Dutch Mayor Ahmed Marcouch said there is no legal basis to ban Ye, formerly Kanye West, from performing at Arnhem's Gelredome on June 6 and 8. The mayor echoed Minister Van den Brink’s view that existing Dutch law cannot pre‑emptively block an artist for past antisemitic remarks, limiting the permit review to safety and public order. Permit applications are still being processed, meaning the concerts are expected to go ahead despite recent cancellations in the UK, France and Poland. The decision underscores the tension between freedom of expression and public pressure over controversial performers.
Sondra Radvanovsky Responds to Teatro San Carlo Investigation
The Teatro di San Carlo in Naples is under police investigation, with 12 people—including former superintendent Stephane Lissner and director general Emmanuela Spedaliere—accused of fraud, embezzlement and forgery. Authorities say roughly €200,000 (about $218,000) was paid to artists for masterclasses...
Massive Attack Share New Music for the First Time in over a Decade
Massive Attack has broken a ten‑year silence with the new track “Boots on the Ground,” a collaboration with legendary singer‑songwriter Tom Waits and his son Casey. The song, released through Play It Again Sam, is deliberately omitted from Spotify as...
Moby to Donate Profits From Coachella Performance to Animal Rights Organisations
Moby will donate 100% of the profits from his two Coachella performances to four animal‑rights organisations. The electronic‑music pioneer takes the stage on April 17 for the festival’s second weekend, following a debut set on the Mojave stage. His pledge...
Digger’s Paradise: How an Australian City Became the Unlikely Record Store Capital of the World
Melbourne has earned the title of the world’s record‑store capital, boasting 119 independent shops and 5.9 stores per 100,000 residents—more than Tokyo, London or Berlin. The city’s DIY ethos, forged by decades of import‑store culture and geographic isolation, has created...
Tour News: Aziz Ansari, Murphy’s Law, David Cross, Uranium Club, Loser’s Lounge Plays Duran Duran, More
Brooklyn‑based tour news highlights a bustling live‑music calendar. The New York Tattoo Arts Convention will host Murphy’s Law on Terminal 5’s rooftop on July 25, while The Fest 2026 announced a 114‑band lineup featuring The Bouncing Souls and PUP. Iron Maiden will...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 11th – April 17th
Consequence’s weekly "Songs of the Week" roundup spotlights ten fresh releases, ranging from Fire‑Toolz’s experimental single ahead of the *Lavender Networks* LP to Tyla’s amapiano‑pop collaboration with Zara Larsson. The list includes genre‑bending tracks such as Golomb’s Wishy‑remixed "Be Here Now,"...
Chart Rewind: In 2021, Chris Stapleton’s ‘Starting Over’ Finished Its Run to No. 1
Chris Stapleton’s single “Starting Over” finally topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart on April 17, 2021, after a 32‑week climb from its September 2020 debut. The track, co‑written with late SteelDrivers member Mike Henderson and co‑produced by Dave Cobb, anchored...
Fidelity – Album by Yaya Bey
Yaya Bey released her fourth studio album, Fidelity, on April 17, 2026. The alternative record features guest spots from Nesta, Exaktly, Deem Spencer and others, expanding her collaborative roster. Fidelity delves into gentrification, loss and grief, inspired by the death...
66 Years Ago, Jim Reeves Was at No. 1 for the Final Time in His Life With One of the...
On April 17, 1960 Jim Reeves’ single “He’ll Have to Go” entered its 10th week atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, ultimately completing a 14‑week run that set a new record for the longest‑running No. 1 at the time. The song also crossed...
Released 53 Years Ago Today, the Eagles’ Hitless Country-Rock Wonder That Contains Don Henley’s Greatest Regret
On April 17, 1973 the Eagles released *Desperado*, a concept album that failed to break the Billboard Top 50, making it the band’s lowest‑charting record. Despite the commercial miss, the record is now hailed as a country‑rock milestone and marked the...
I Went Down an Olivia Rodrigo Pink-Headphones Rabbit Hole
Olivia Rodrigo’s new “Drop Dead” video showcases retro‑style pink foam headphones that closely resemble the $15 Retrospekt model sold at Urban Outfitters. While the exact brand remains unclear, the singer’s official merch line offers a $65 pink headphone set that...
Every Hip-Hop Song and Album Certified Diamond in Music History
Hip‑hop has cemented its commercial clout as more than 80 songs and albums have earned RIAA diamond certification—10 million units sold or streamed. Post Malone became the first rapper with two diamond singles, while Drake now boasts 15 diamond releases and Eminem...
Iron Maiden Too Busy Being Iron Maiden to Attend Rock Hall Ceremony: ‘Fans Always Come First’
Iron Maiden will forgo attending its 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, opting instead to fulfill a scheduled Australian tour in November. Manager Rod Smallwood emphasized that the band’s priority remains the fans, insisting...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has added a new weekly Spotify playlist that aggregates the most compelling releases from its coverage, featuring 17 tracks across indie rock, pop, and hip‑hop. The list includes a Nine Inch Nails remix, Olivia Rodrigo’s "Drop Dead," and Kevin...
3 Musicians and Bands We Wouldn’t Have Today Without New Wave Outfit Talking Heads
Talking Heads, the seminal new‑wave outfit formed in 1975, continue to shape modern music. Their avant‑funk and post‑punk sensibilities are evident in Beck’s 2017 dance‑rock album *Colors*, St. Vincent’s collaborative work with David Byrne on *Love This Giant*, and Radiohead’s very...
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson released his new album *Horse Named Texas* in April 2026, a 26‑track record that will expand to a 40‑track deluxe edition. The Texas‑rooted singer‑songwriter, who scored a Billboard Country Albums No. 1 in 2015 as an independent, discussed recent vocal‑cord surgeries...
Aaron Watson Can’t Hold Back: New Country, Zach Bryan + 'Outlaws'
Aaron Watson returned after a three‑year hiatus with *Horse Named Texas*, a 26‑song album that will expand to a 40‑track platinum edition. The Texas‑born independent veteran, who underwent two vocal‑cord surgeries, wrote roughly 99% of the record himself, underscoring his DIY ethos....
Nanpa Básico, Thalia & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Billboard’s New Music Latin playlist this week showcases a surge of fresh releases, headlined by Thalía’s all‑cumbia album "Todo Suena Mejor en Cumbia" and Nanpa Básico’s "Que Tin y Que Tan." The curated list also includes Tokischa’s debut "Amor &...
Cast Change: Léo Vermot-Desroches Joins Opéra De Paris’ ‘Werther’
The Opéra National de Paris announced that Michael Spyres has withdrawn from its 2027 production of Jules Massenet’s “Werther.” French tenor Léo Vermot‑Desroches will replace him, making his company debut and sharing the title role with Benjamin Bernheim. Vermot‑Desroches will perform...
Paul McCartney’s New Album to Feature Collaboration with Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney’s next solo record, "The Boys Of Dungeon Lane," arrives on May 29 and promises his most introspective work yet, delving into childhood memories from post‑war Liverpool. The album features a duet with former Beatle Ringo Starr on the...
J-Hope Announces Death of Grandmother Who ‘Raised Me From When I Was Little’ at BTS Concert
At the Tokyo Dome on April 17, BTS member j-hope announced that his maternal grandmother, who raised him from childhood, had died. He described the shock and how the support of his bandmates and rehearsals helped him cope. The revelation...
Relix Staff Picks: I’m With Her, Frog, Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, They Might Be Giants, MALIA and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated in partnership with high‑fidelity streamer Qobuz, highlights the latest releases across folk, electronic and alternative music. The centerpiece is I’m With Her’s new live collection, Sing Me Alive, which stitches together 20 performances from...
9 New Songs Out Today
A daily roundup spotlights nine freshly released songs, ranging from Kacey Musgraves’ folky title track “Middle of Nowhere” to Olivia Rodrigo’s moody single “Drop Dead.” Legacy acts Dead Can Dance and Pope break multi‑year silence with “Death Cults” and an eight‑year‑long album...
“High Rollers”
Canadian DJ‑producer Tiga returns after a decade with the album HOTLIFE, highlighted by the track “High Rollers.” The song fuses acid‑house beats, electroclash swagger and rapid‑fire rap inspired by Ice‑T, while lampooning political greed with references to figures like Nancy...
Clutch’s ‘Earth Rocker’ Remaster Vinyl Up for Pre-Order
Clutch is reissuing its 2013 album Earth Rocker as a fully remastered 12‑inch vinyl, slated for release on June 5. The limited “grape ghost” colorway is now available for pre‑order and includes a die‑cut gatefold, plus a signed, numbered insert. The drop...
Everything We Know About Drake’s Upcoming Album, ‘Iceman’
Drake is gearing up for his next solo record, Iceman, after a year of high‑profile feuds and strategic collaborations. He has rolled out a cryptic live‑stream series that debuted the single “What Did I Miss?” and hinted at a Caribbean‑flavored...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (4/17/26)
Noisey’s weekly roundup highlights three standout hip‑hop and R&B tracks—Sexyy Red’s party‑ready “David Ruffin,” Rob49’s New Orleans‑inspired “Do It,” and the crossover collaboration “Flight Risqué” featuring Jenevieve, Freddie Gibbs and SALIMATA. Each song taps into distinct cultural touchstones, from classic soul...
From Paris To Palm Springs: Davido & Afrobeats Triumph At Coachella
Afrobeats superstar Davido delivered a 45‑minute, 16‑track set on Coachella’s Gobi Stage, becoming the festival’s sole Afrobeats act. Fresh off a 40‑show world tour, he opened with hits like “Dami Duro” and “Skelewu,” and closed with a collaborative performance of...
“Tape 05”
Boards of Canada broke a 13‑year silence on Thursday with the release of “Tape 05,” the first new music from the Scottish duo since 2013. The track arrived through a cryptic VHS teaser that featured the Warp Records hexagon logo, reinforcing...
Interscope Removes D4vd From Website Following Murder Case Arrest
Interscope Records has removed singer D4vd from its roster page after his arrest on murder charges tied to the death of teen Celeste Rivas. Universal Music Group halted promotional plans for the deluxe edition of his album *Withered*, originally slated...
Olivia Rodrigo Didn’t Play ‘Drop Dead’ for Robert Smith: ‘I Played Him a Bunch of Other Songs’
Olivia Rodrigo revealed she may not have played her new single “Drop Dead” for The Cure frontman Robert Smith, noting she instead performed other tracks from her upcoming album _You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love_. The two previously...
8 Years Ago, We Said Goodbye to the Grammy-Winning Guitarist and Son of a Bluegrass Legend Who Worked With Dolly...
Randy Scruggs, Grammy‑winning guitarist and son of bluegrass icon Earl Scruggs, died on April 17, 2018 at age 64. Over a four‑decade career he produced for Waylon Jennings, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Alison Krauss and others, earning four Grammys and...
Remember When Jack White Was in a Commercial That Aired Once at 2 AM and Then Immediately Disappeared?
In 2006 Coca‑Cola commissioned a 100‑second commercial featuring Japanese pop‑art designer Nagi Noda and an original track by Jack White. The full‑length ad aired only once at 1:55 am on the UK’s Channel 4, with a 30‑second cut shown in Australia, and...
Ernest Reunites With Lukas Nelson for Classic Country Duet “Time Is a Thief”
American songwriter‑producer Ernest, a four‑time CMA Triple Play Award winner, has teamed up with Lukas Nelson for the duet “Time Is a Thief,” the lead single from his upcoming album Deep Blue. The track, written by Matt McKinney, Rivers Rutherford and...
Tyga Expands Into Film With Lead Role in Coming-of-Age Musical Drama
Rapper Tyga is starring, producing, and co‑writing the upcoming musical drama "Baby, You’re a Star", set in 1989. The film marks his first major feature‑length acting role and expands his brand beyond music into long‑form storytelling. Production is underway with...
Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saw his June 19 stadium concert in Chorzow, Poland canceled after a wave of European backlash over his recent antisemitic remarks and a song titled “Heil Hitler.” The Polish Minister of Culture emphasized the country’s Holocaust...
Olivia Rodrigo Takes Over the Palace of Versailles in Her “Drop Dead” Music Video
Olivia Rodrigo premiered the music video for her new single “drop dead,” filmed inside France’s Palace of Versailles. The video, directed by photographer‑filmmaker Petra Collins, follows Rodrigo dancing through the Galerie des Batailles and the Queen’s Apartments in a blue...
How Joni Mitchell (And Uninterested Women) Helped The Eagles Land Their First No. 1 Hit, in a Roundabout Way
Glenn Frey credited Joni Mitchell’s unconventional guitar tuning for shaping the chord structure of "Best Of My Love," while Don Henley revealed that lyrics were sparked by indifferent women at West Hollywood’s Dan Tana’s. The track, the third single from the Eagles’ 1974 album...
Persona PSP Soundtrack Will Be Available on Streaming Services From April 18
Atlus announced that the original soundtrack from the 2009 PSP remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona will be added to major music streaming services on April 18. The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary and is being promoted with...
Toy Factory Project Tap Sam Bush for May Appearances
The Toy Factory Project announced that bluegrass legend Sam Bush will join its May 2026 spring tour, adding four live dates to the itinerary. Bush will appear on May 18‑19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C., on May 20...
Wu Lyf Postpone North American Shows
British indie‑rock band Wu Lyf announced the postponement of all North American tour dates, citing delays in visa processing. The group’s newly released album, *A Wave That Will Never Break*, is their first in 15 years, heightening fan anticipation for live...
Waterparks Announce New Album JINX
American pop‑punk band Waterparks announced their sixth studio album, JINX, arriving July 24 on BMG/Rise Records. The record features guest appearances from blink‑182’s Mark Hoppus, composer Danny Elfman, Foxy Shazam’s Eric Nally and DJ Dillon Francis. Alternative Press is releasing a limited‑edition vinyl of JINX,...
Listen: Railroad Earth Share New Single “Everything Keeps Changin’,” Featuring Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman
Railroad Earth released the second single, “Everything Keeps Changin’,” from their upcoming album celebrating the band’s 25‑year anniversary. The track features Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass and is now streaming worldwide. It blends traditional bluegrass motifs with the group’s jam‑band...
How Sunn O))) Taught Us to Listen Beneath the Surface
Sunn O))) released a self‑titled album on Sub Pop, marking the duo’s first record without any guest musicians. Produced by Brad Wood, the album captures every speaker cabinet with a dedicated microphone, resulting in more than 130 layers of guitar per...
Unordinary: Watch Alex Warren Bring Out Lukas Graham In Copenhagen
Alex Warren’s "Finding Family On The Road" tour made a stop at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena, where he invited Lukas Graham’s frontman Lukas Forchhammer to join him for a surprise rendition of the Grammy‑nominated hit "7 Years." The duet closed Warren’s set on April 16,...
Miley Cyrus Taps Former ‘Hannah Montana’ Impersonator, Lainey Wilson, for ‘Younger You’
Miley Cyrus has released a duet version of her song “Younger You” with country star Lainey Wilson. The collaboration ties back to Wilson’s teenage gigs impersonating Hannah Montana, creating a full‑circle narrative. The track will drop on a limited‑edition 7‑inch vinyl...
Check Out Madonna’s Euphoric New Single ‘I Feel So Free’ as She Makes Low-Key Debut on Pride Radio
Madonna quietly launched her new single “I Feel So Free” on iHeart’s Pride Radio, marking the first taste of her upcoming album Confessions II. The deep‑house track samples Lil Louis’ 1989 classic “French Kiss” and will repeat hourly through the weekend....
Heavy Song of the Week: Supergroup Iconic Bring Back Hard Rock Glory on “Cry No More”
Iconic, a hard‑rock supergroup featuring veteran drummer Tommy Aldridge, ex‑Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy members, and Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, has released the lead single “Cry No More” from their forthcoming sophomore album II. The track blends Aldridge’s signature heavy‑metal power with Nathan...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Has Amended Oasis’ Induction After Fans Noticed Someone Missing
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revised Oasis’s 2026 induction to include co‑founding bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan after fans flagged his omission. McGuigan, who played on the band’s first three multi‑platinum albums, was originally left out when the...