Kamal. Releases New Single ‘I Don’t Care’
UK‑based singer‑songwriter Kamal. has released his new single “I Don’t Care,” a track that delves into emotional numbness after a personal loss. The song blends breakup‑style lyrics with existential reflections, showcasing a more nuanced side of the artist. Kamal. will preview his forthcoming debut album at a special show at London’s Old Blue Last on May 5, using the single to generate buzz. The release marks a pivotal step toward completing his first full‑length record.
IRON MAIDEN Will Not Attend The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony
British metal legends Iron Maiden have confirmed they will skip their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 14 because the band will be deep in the Australian leg of their 50th‑anniversary world tour. Manager Rod Smallwood said...
The Pretty Reckless Share Vulnerable New Track ‘Love Me’
The Pretty Reckless unveiled "Love Me," a slow‑burning, gruff rock track that reveals frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s raw, vulnerable side. The song, described as an emotional exorcism, hints at the darker tone of the forthcoming album DEAR GOD. Momsen explains the...
The Source Magazine Remembers DJ Kay Slay ‘The Drama King’ Four Years Later
On April 17, 2022, DJ Kay Slay—known as “The Drama King”—died at 55 from COVID‑19 complications. A former graffiti artist featured in the 1983 *Style Wars* documentary, he later reshaped hip‑hop by pioneering the mixtape era. His *Streetsweeper* series and studio...
HAWXX Announce New Album ‘The World Splits Open’
British metal band HAWXX announced its second album, "The World Splits Open," slated for release on June 26. The record was captured live over three weeks at Middlefarm Studios in Devon with producer Pete Miles, emphasizing raw, in‑room performances. The...
Ezra Collective Re-Issue Debut EP ‘Chapter 7’ For Its 10th Anniversary
British jazz outfit Ezra Collective marks the 10th anniversary of their debut EP ‘Chapter 7’ with a re‑issue. The EP is now streaming, available direct‑to‑consumer on vinyl, and will see a wider retail vinyl release on June 5. The group, the first...
Jesse Lynn Madera Shares Dewy-Eyed Single ‘Woke Up In LA’
American singer‑songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera has released her new single “Woke Up in LA” through Big Fat Dress. The folk‑inflected track, written over a decade, explores the emotional push‑pull of living between Los Angeles and New York and themes of loneliness and...
Legendary 'The Gambler' Songwriter Don Schlitz Dead at 73
Legendary country songwriter Don Schlitz, best known for penning Kenny Rogers’ 1978 hit “The Gambler,” died at 73 after a sudden illness. Over a five‑decade career he amassed 25 No. 1 songs and 50 top‑10 hits, earning multiple CMA, ACM and...
Eve Maret, “Diamond Cutter”
Eve Maret’s new album Diamond Cutter fuses electronic dance music with church‑inspired lyrical mantras, creating a transcendent listening experience. The record opens with vocal‑driven tracks that repeat mantra‑like phrases before shifting to an instrumental second half, stripping personal narrative in...
WATCH: Xdinary Heroes’ Stratospheric Video For Stunning New Track ‘Voyager’
Xdinary Heroes dropped their eighth mini‑album “DEAD AND,” spotlighting the soaring track “Voyager” with a high‑budget, space‑themed music video. The visual pairs cinematic imagery with the band’s expansive rock sound, underscoring a new artistic era. The group announced a UK...
Cassyette Shares New Hedonistic Anthem ‘Oops (It’s a Bad Idea)’
British indie‑pop artist Cassyette has released a new single titled “Oops (it’s a bad idea),” blending early‑2000s pop‑rock vibes with modern electronica. The track serves as her first new music since the November 2025 deluxe album “This World Still Fucking...
Ella Langley Hosts TikTok In-App Album Experience
Ella Langley celebrates her sophomore album "Dandelion" with a TikTok in‑app album experience, turning the platform into a direct release channel. She made history as the first female artist to simultaneously lead the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country...
Hana Lili ‘Hana’ | Track By Track
British indie‑rock singer‑songwriter Hana Lili has dropped a five‑track EP titled “Hana,” each song dissected in a candid track‑by‑track interview. The collection ranges from piano‑driven breakup ballad “Undress Me” to the genre‑bending “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer,” which fuses humor with...
Spotify Roll Out Its Own AI-Transparency Feature in Beta
Spotify has begun beta testing an AI‑transparency feature that lets artists disclose how artificial intelligence contributed to their tracks, adding specific credits for vocals, lyrics, or production in the Song Credits view. The rollout depends on artists voluntarily sharing this...
Djrum, Laurel Halo and More Remix Lyra Pramuk on New Release
Lyra Pramuk is set to release Hymnal (Resung), a six‑track remix EP arriving in June that reimagines songs from her 2025 album Hymnal. The project features contributions from electronic luminaries Djrum, Laurel Halo, John Tejada, and Verraco, among others. Pramuk...
Add to Playlist: The Sweaty, Unvarnished Electropop of Punchbag and the Week’s Best New Tracks
British sibling duo Punchbag returns with the EP I Am Obsessed, expanding their wonky‑pop roots into darker, arena‑ready electropop. The record balances gritty tracks like “I Love This!” with the politically tinged ballad “Playing God,” showcasing a more polished melodic approach. The article also curates...
Behind The Single: Justė, Jaxstyle, Jon – “Turn The Lights Off”
On November 7 2025, Lithuanian vocalist Justė teamed with Dutch producer Jaxstyle and UK DJ Jon to release the club‑ready single “Turn The Lights Off.” The track, issued through Spinnin’ Records under Warner Music Group, reimagines a classic 1990s electronic anthem with...
Universal Music Group Launches Everything Jazz, a New Global Digital Platform for Jazz Music and Culture
Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz division launched Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. Developed with major labels including Blue Note, Verve, Impulse! and ECM, the service combines catalog and...
Justin Bieber Rakes in $5m in Coachella Merch Sales
Justin Bieber’s Skylrk brand broke Coachella merchandise records, pulling in more than $5 million (≈ €4.25 million) across the two‑day festival—over twice the previous high of $1.7 million. The sales were driven by a dedicated pop‑up shop and the standard artist merch tent, offering...
TOMORA Are the Dance-Pop Superduo Out to ‘Connect Unexpected People’
British electronic legend Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and Norwegian art‑pop singer AURORA have launched a new collaborative project called TOMORA, debuting their album "Come Closer" on April 17, 2024. The duo’s partnership grew from mutual admiration of each...
TXT’s ‘Stick with You’ Is a Dreamy Song of Longing
South Korean boy band TXT released “Stick with You” as the lead single from their seventh mini‑album 7th Year: When the Wind Pauses in the Thorns. The track pairs airy, minimalist production with breathy vocals to convey anxiety, loyalty, and a...
New Cheap Trick Album Shows They're Far From 'All Washed Up'
Cheap Trick, the 1970s‑era power‑pop band, released its 21st studio album “All Washed Up” in November, proving the group is far from retired. The trio of original members—Robin Zander, Tom Petersson and Rick Nielsen—continue touring, averaging 75 shows a year...
Abigail Snail – Rad Berms
Abigail Snail’s debut album “Rad Berms” unites members of Reciprocate, Sly & The Family Drone, and veteran reed player James Allsopp in a spontaneous, genre‑defying jam. Tracks such as “Soul Berm” fuse avant‑rock, free‑jazz skronk and garage‑rock vocals while keeping...
A Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning Clarity
A previously unknown test pressing of Robert Johnson’s “Cross Road Blues” has surfaced, offering a second‑take recording made in 1940 directly from the original metal master. Sound restorer Nick Dellow digitized the shellac disc, revealing a level of clarity never...
Reissue of the Week: The Beastie Boys’ To The 5 Boroughs
The Beastie Boys’ 2004 album *To The 5 Boroughs* gets a 2026 deluxe box‑set, featuring a remastered three‑disc collection, rare B‑sides, and new artwork that nods to the city’s skyline. The original record, recorded entirely in New York after 9/11, topped...
Charli XCX’s Next Album Is Less ‘Dance-Leaning’ and More Rock: ‘It’s Fun to Flip the Form’
Charli XCX announced that her eighth studio album will abandon her signature dance‑centric pop for a rock‑infused direction, calling it a “rock reinvention.” The record, still in development, is being crafted with longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane and...
Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s ‘Ironic’ for Rom-Com Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne has recorded a faithful cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1995 hit “Ironic,” which will appear on the soundtrack of the new rom‑com Mile End Kicks. The film, set in 2011 Montreal, follows a music critic turned publicist and opens in U.S. and Canadian...
Slayyyter Drops New Song “Broke Bitch Free$tyle”
Slayyyter released her new single “Broke Bitch Free$tyle” on April 17, 2026, a track she’s been performing live since 2024. The song follows the launch of her album *Wor$t Girl in America* last month, which has already generated strong streaming traction. She...
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Olivia Rodrigo Gets Versailles to Herself in New “Drop Dead” Video
Olivia Rodrigo has dropped the lead single “Drop Dead” from her upcoming third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (YSPSFAGSIL). The accompanying video, directed by Petra Collins, was shot at the Palace of Versailles, pairing...
Meghan Trainor Canceled Her Tour
Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of her "Get In Girl" tour, originally set to launch on June 12. She cited the demanding schedule of promoting her upcoming album "Toy With Me," preparing for a nationwide tour, and caring for her...
Hololive Vtuber Akai Haato Returns With Original Song
Hololive’s veteran VTuber Akai Haato is ending a six‑month mental‑health hiatus, debuting an official music video for her 2025 song “Doll” as the first step toward a gradual return. Simultaneously, parent company Cover announced it will scale back support for its...
Musical 'Mexodus' Loops in the Journey of Enslaved Freedom Seekers Below the Border
"Mexodus," a hip‑hop/bolero musical created by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, dramatizes the little‑known southbound Underground Railroad that led enslaved people from Texas to freedom in Mexico. After an off‑Broadway run, the show will play Pasadena Playhouse from July 8...
This David Byrne Performance Is Too Good Not to Write About
David Byrne’s "Who Is the Sky?" tour reached a new peak at Coachella, where he performed an electrifying rendition of Talking Heads’ 1979 protest anthem "Life During Wartime." The full performance, captured on video, showcases Byrne at 73, wearing an...
Track Review: Lana Del Rey’s “First Light”
Lana Del Rey has unveiled “First Light,” a James Bond‑style single that will serve as the theme for the upcoming video game *007 First Light*, slated for release on May 27, 2026. The track reunites her with veteran Bond composer David Arnold,...
Graveripper Unleash the “Hounds From Hell” With New Video, Announce West Coast Tour
Graveripper unveiled a high‑octane video for "Hounds From Hell," the flagship single from their 2025 album *From Welkin to Tundra*. The track, described by the band as a relentless thrasher, showcases blistering riffs and battlefield‑style vocals. Alongside the video, the...
As K-Pop Concert Revenues Rise, HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG Plot Music Festival Joint Venture
South Korea’s four K‑pop powerhouses—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment—have filed a joint‑venture proposal with the Fair Trade Commission to launch a global music festival dubbed Fanomenon. The venture, which will be equally owned by the four firms,...
Nevermore Share Official Live Video of “Born” From Their Reunion Show in Turkey
Nevermore staged its first reunion concert on April 1, 2026 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall, releasing official footage of the 2005 track “Born.” The band now features founding members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams alongside new vocalist Berzan Önen, guitarist Jack Cattoi and bassist Semir Özerkan....
All 27 of Justin Bieber's Top 10 Hits, Ranked From Worst to Best
Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella set highlighted his extensive catalog, prompting a ranking of all 27 of his Billboard Hot 100 Top‑10 singles. The list, ordered from worst to best, spans early teen‑pop hits like “Baby” to recent collaborations such as “Stay”...
The Breathless Energy of Mexican Rave
Mexico’s rave scene is undergoing a renaissance as a new wave of producers blends techno, house, and regional rhythms such as cumbia, dembow, and tribal guarachero. Independent collectives like Po$$$ole, founded in Puebla in 2022, have grown into full‑fledged labels...
Plini’s New Single “After Everything” And Music Video Out Now
Australian progressive‑rock virtuoso Plini released his third single, “After Everything,” accompanied by a new music video directed by Declan Blackall. The track is part of his upcoming ten‑song album *An Unnameable Desire*, slated for release on April 24, with pre‑orders...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Wave?
Ultimate Classic Rock identified Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars as the “Big 4” of new wave. The selection criteria emphasized artistic merit, commercial success, influence on peers, and enduring legacy. Each group represents a distinct facet of...
Lana Del Rey Releases James Bond’s ‘007: First Light’ Theme Song
Lana Del Rey has recorded the official theme song for IO Interactive’s James Bond video game 007: First Light, teaming up with veteran Bond composer David Arnold. The track will debut with the game’s title sequence on April 17 at 3 p.m. ET. The game, starring Patrick Gibson as a young...
Video Premiere: State of Illusion – “Death Is Not The End”
State of Illusion has dropped a video premiere for “Death Is Not The End” ahead of their independently released album Pluto’s Ghost, which arrives tomorrow. The band describes the track as a micro‑cosm of the record, featuring the most intricate...
Rabbi Shergill Returns to Film Music with ‘Talash’ in Nawazuddin Siddiqui Starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon
Singer‑songwriter Rabbi Shergill returns to Bollywood after a five‑year gap with the track “Talash,” featured in Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s upcoming drama Main Actor Nahin Hoon. The film, directed by Aditya Kripalani, is set for a nationwide theatrical release on May 8,...
KATSEYE Announce New EP WILD for August 14; Coachella Buzz and AMA Nominations Boost Global Momentum
Global girl group KATSEYE announced their third EP, *WILD*, slated for release on August 14, 2026 through a HYBE × Geffen Records partnership. The EP follows 2025’s *Beautiful Chaos*, which secured a Grammy nomination and landed in the Billboard 200’s top five....
Boards Of Canada Share New Track, ‘Tape 05’
Boards of Canada broke a 13‑year silence on April 16, 2026 by uploading a three‑minute track titled “Tape 05” to YouTube, accompanied only by the duo’s iconic Hexagon Sun visual. The release follows a cryptic promotional campaign that included mailed VHS...
King Calls ‘Bulletproof’ Track a Personal Milestone Ahead of Lukkhe
Prime Video India, in partnership with Warner Music India, has released the high‑energy hip‑hop single “Bulletproof” as a preview for its upcoming original series Lukkhe. The track, co‑written and performed by singer‑actor King alongside Amira Gill, showcases themes of resilience...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards
Todd Albright, a 12‑string guitar virtuoso, has issued his fourth album, *Blues For Dexter Linwood*. The record revisits pre‑war blues classics, drawing from legends such as Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. Albright’s finger‑style arrangements blend meticulous...
Rocketship, “A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness (30th Anniversary Edition)”
Rocketship’s 1996 debut *A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness* has been remastered for its 30th anniversary, spotlighting the band’s distinctive Hammond‑organ‑driven sound. The new edition restores the original lo‑fi textures while sharpening the organ’s “sunset” tones that set the record...
A Deep Dive Into the Fan-Led SOPHIE Archive Project
The fan‑led SOPHIE Archive project has mobilized a global community to collect, digitize, and preserve the late producer’s music, visual art, and production notes. Originating after SOPHIE’s 2015 Samsung Galaxy S6 commercial, the effort now hosts thousands of unreleased tracks,...