My New Band Believe: “The Best Thing, the Most Exciting Thing, Is to React to the Unexpected”
Cameron Picton, formerly of black midi, released the self‑titled debut of My New Band Believe, a 36‑minute record that fuses acoustic chamber pop, folk, and jazz with abrupt glitches and improvisational sections. The album features over 40 collaborators, turning the project into a rotating collective rather than a fixed band. Picton’s philosophy centers on reacting to the unexpected, shaping songs that stay fresh in live settings. The record is now available through Rough Trade.
They Are Gutting a Body of Water Tap Horse Jumper of Love for “Charter Spec”
They Are Gutting a Body of Water dropped the single “charter spec” featuring Horse Jumper of Love, pairing distorted guitars with Dimitri Giannopoulos’s hazy vocals. The collaboration signals an upcoming joint mixtape and coincides with the band’s announced 2026 North...
INTERVIEW: Sace6 On Creating Textures, Intensifying Friendships & Debut Album ‘Brutalist’
sace6’s debut album “brutalist” arrived in early 2026, marrying pop‑hook sensibility with metalcore aggression. The duo, vocalist Sace and guitarist Noah Thomas, explained that the record’s “concrete and stainless‑steel” texture emerged from a DIY home‑studio approach and a deep personal...
Bringing Belgian Folk Music Back to Life
Belgian folk music is experiencing a renaissance built on 18th‑century manuscripts rather than living oral traditions, a gap left by the 19th‑century industrial exodus. Bands such as WÖR have turned these scores into modern stage shows, while instrument makers recreate...
John Carpenter Confirms New Album, Graphical Novel ‘CATHEDRAL’
Legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter is set to release his first heavy‑metal album, "CATHEDRAL," on August 7, accompanied by a graphic novel dropping August 4. The project, inspired by a 2024 dream, was recorded with his son Cody Carpenter and longtime...
SUSS – Counting Sunsets
SUSS’s new album *Counting Sunsets* arrives on May 15, 2026 via Northern Spy Records, offering ten tracks that average three to four minutes each. The trio narrows the sprawling ambition of their 2022 double‑album and 2024’s *Birds & Beasts*, favoring a lighter,...
Shannon Lay Confirms New Album ‘Past The Veil’
Shannon Lay’s seventh studio album, “Past The Veil,” arrives on July 28 through her newly launched label All The Best. Recorded with producer Rob Shelton at Altamira Sound in Alhambra, the project features a broader, airy sound shaped by a rotating...
Watch Gojira’s Emotional Performance of Rare Classic Global Warming During 2025 Tour of France
French metal giants Gojira released a moving video of their rare live rendition of “Global Warming” from a December show in Lyon. The track, originally from 2005’s *From Mars To Sirius*, had only been performed once live before a 2018...
Ear Confirm New Album ‘Rumspringa’
American alt‑pop duo ear announced their new album "Rumspringa," arriving on May 29. The record follows their 2024 EP "Nerves" and builds on the experimental electronic sound that defined their 2025 debut "The Most Dear and the Future." Partnering with...
'Look Outside Your Window' By SLIPKNOT Members Available June 12 On Physical Formats
Slipknot members Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Jim Root, Corey Taylor and Sid Wilson have finally released the long‑shelved album Look Outside Your Window on June 12. Recorded in 2008 during the All Hope Is Gone sessions, the ten‑track, experimental record features...
Download the Live Set of Artefakt’s New Track Undertow
Artefakt’s latest EP, released under Nick Lapien’s solo direction, showcases the track “Undertow,” which was constructed from field recordings captured on the Greek island of Agistri. In a new Ableton interview, Lapien details how natural resonances from split tree trunks...
Wendy Eisenberg Strikes the Perfect Songwriting Balance
Brooklyn singer‑songwriter Wendy Eisenberg released a self‑titled album that marries pastoral folk melodies with contemporary, introspective lyrics. Backed by bassist Trevor Dunn, drummer Ryan Sawyer and co‑producer Mari Rubio’s pedal‑steel, synth, and string arrangements, the record balances simple guitar‑driven songs...
Matt Evans Creates “Zone Poems” On This Inventive LP
Matt Evans’s new LP *Daydream Observatory* presents ten “zone poems” that fuse synth textures, eclectic percussion, and guest improvisations. The New York‑based experimentalist enlists trumpet, flute, saxophone, kalimba, vocals and guitar to create shifting soundscapes ranging from meditative drones to...
The Bevis Frond Share Roberto Beani’s Video for ‘Romany Blue’ Ahead of UK Tour
British psychedelic rock outfit The Bevis Frond unveiled the music video for “Romany Blue,” a single from their 27th album Horrorful Heights, released April 3 via Fire Records. The video, directed by Italian filmmaker Roberto Beani, was shot in Bologna using a...
The Warning Unleash Savage New Track ‘Ego’
Mexican rock trio The Warning has dropped their latest single, “Ego,” a Spanish‑language hard‑rock anthem that amps up the band’s aggressive sound. The track follows the earlier single “Kerosene” and showcases heavier riffs and confrontational lyrics. The group is currently...
The Great Escape 2026 Marks Its 20th Anniversary With A Triumphant Celebration Of New Music
The Great Escape marked its 20th anniversary in Brighton from May 13‑16, 2026, presenting a four‑day showcase of new music. Over 450 emerging and established artists from more than 50 countries performed across 35 venues, complemented by a forward‑thinking conference...
For Breakfast – Longer Than Spring
For Breakfast, the North London indie collective, returns after a four‑year hiatus with their new LP "Longer Than Spring." The record pivots from the band’s earlier, sprawling sound to a leaner, solo‑led approach centered on vocalist‑keyboardist Maya Harrison, whose decade‑long...
Watch Lola Young Lose Herself in Deeply Emotional Performance for a Small Room of People: ‘Art Is Really All We Have’
Lola Young became the first artist to appear in Apple Music’s new Music Room series, delivering an emotionally raw rendition of “Can We Ignore It :(” in an intimate Los Angeles studio. The performance, streamed on Billboard and Apple Music, features...
Morat Announce 2027 North American Tour Dates
Colombian pop‑rock band Morat announced a 13‑date North American arena leg of their “YEM: Ya Es Mañana World Tour,” running from February 26 to April 3, 2027. The itinerary spans major markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Montreal, Brooklyn and ends...
Faster Horses in The Mixmag Lab
Mixmag’s live‑event series, the Mixmag Lab, hosted Liverpool‑born DJ Faster Horses on April 12 at The Cause in London. The rising star performed a 60‑minute set blending house, garage, and euphoric dance tracks, positioning himself as a key act for Mixmag’s...
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for May 23, 2026 | Billboard News
Ella Langley dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of May 23, 2026, with “Choosin’ Texas” marking its tenth consecutive week at No. 1 and “Be Her” holding the No. 2 spot. Bruno Mars returned with two top‑10 entries, “I Just Might” at #4 and...
Michael Jackson Rules Billboard Artist 100 for First Time, Thanks to Continued ‘Michael’ Biopic Success
Michael Jackson has topped Billboard’s Artist 100 for the first time, driven by the ongoing success of the “Michael” biopic. In the May 8‑14 tracking week his catalog logged 161.2 million U.S. streams, 93.4 million radio audience impressions, 46,000 album sales and 20,000 digital...
“Claypool Gold Tour” To Kick Off Featuring Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Flying Frog Brigade
Les Claypool has unveiled the "Claypool Gold 2026" tour, a 30‑date North American trek that will showcase his three primary projects—Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade—on the same stage each night. The itinerary launches in Reno,...
TLC Musical ‘CrazySexyCool’ Reveals Cast: See the Lead Actresses
Broadway‑trained actresses Holli’ Gabrielle Conway, Jade Milan and Stoney B. Woods will portray the three members of TLC in the new musical CrazySexyCool, debuting at Arena Stage’s Kreeger Theater in Washington, D.C. The production runs from June 12 through August 9 and...
MIKEY DOLING Hopes To Release Long-Awaited New SNOT LP In Early 2027: 'We Mean Business With This Album'
SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling announced that the band is deep into recording a long‑awaited new album with producer Chris Collier, featuring new frontman Andy Knapp who debuted live in early 2025. Eight songs are already tracked and the group is targeting...
On This Day in 1974, Ray Stevens Was at No. 1 With a Song That Was Boosted by a Headline-Making...
On May 18 1974 Ray Stevens’ novelty single “The Streak” began a three‑week reign at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, inspired by the 1970s streaking craze, also reached #3 on the country chart and topped charts in Canada, the United...
ADULT. & A Place To Bury Strangers Announce Co-Headline Fall Tour
ADULT. and A Place To Bury Strangers have unveiled a co‑headlining fall tour across the United States. The 15‑date run kicks off on Nov 5 in Kingston, NY and concludes on Nov 21 in Detroit, with stops in major markets such as...
Don Omar Announces 2026 “The Last King” Tour
Puerto Rican reggaetón icon Don Omar has unveiled a 21‑date North American arena trek titled “The Last King Tour,” kicking off on September 25, 2026 at Reading’s Santander Arena and concluding November 8 in Phoenix. The itinerary hits major venues such as...
Performing Arts Laboratory to Host Conversation with Composer Raúl Esteban Ardila Pineda on New Opera ‘Buscando/Seeking El Dorado’
The Performing Arts Laboratory will host a Spanish‑language conversation with Colombian composer Raúl Esteban Ardila Pineda on May 20, 2026, as part of its “A Coffee with Diego” series. Hosted by Maestro Diego Barbosa‑Vásquez, the event will explore Ardila Pineda’s diverse career and the...
Full Album Stream: Abandon Agony –Endbringer
Swedish melodic death‑metal quartet Abandon Agony is self‑releasing their debut full‑length album *Endbringer* on May 22, 2026. The record expands their 2024 EP *Dark Matter* by adding six new tracks, delivering ten songs recorded at Eternal Studios and mixed by Robin...
Does Drake Still Matter? A Consequence Chat
Canadian rapper Drake returned to the spotlight with a surprise triple‑album megadrop—Maid of Honour, Habibti, and Iceman—following a widely mocked Super Bowl halftime performance. The releases span dance, R&B, and rap, and early industry chatter suggests they could claim the...
Drake Accused of Ripping Off a Beat From Another Rapper for His New Album: ‘You Got Me F***ed Up’
Rapper 1900Rugrat alleges Drake lifted the beat from his 2025 album intro for the track “Little Birdie” on the new triple‑album release ‘Iceman’. Rugrat posted an Instagram video and DM screenshots showing Drake’s interest in the loop and a promised...
AARON LEWIS To Release 'Patriotic' New Single, 'Give My Country Back', This Friday
Aaron Lewis, the multi‑platinum country singer and former Staind frontman, will release his new solo single “Give My Country Back” on Friday, May 22, through Big Machine Label Group. The track is the lead single from his forthcoming sixth studio country...
Marco Antonio Solís Announces 2026 “Tour Gratitud”
Marco Antonio Solís announced a 23‑date North American "Tour Gratitud" that kicks off on July 24 in Austin and runs through October 11 in Highland, California. The itinerary spans major U.S. markets and includes two Canadian stops in Laval and Hamilton. Exclusive...
Here's Why Cody Johnson Won ACM Entertainer of the Year In 2026
Cody Johnson captured the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award on May 17, 2026, marking his first win after previous CMA nominations. The honor reflects his disciplined touring schedule, punctual media presence, and a partnership with Warner that...
Maya Hawke on New Album Maitreya Corso, Marriage, and Post-Stranger Things Depression: Podcast
Maya Hawke’s new album *Maitreya Corso* marks a shift from career‑focused themes to intimate storytelling, inspired by her marriage to songwriter Christian Lee Hutson and a year‑long depression after wrapping *Stranger Things 5*. The record, featuring tracks such as “Dreamhouse” and “Love of My Life,”...
Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Says 'Burning Ambition' Documentary 'Rushed Through' The Band's Early Days: It's 'A Little Bit Sad'
The new feature documentary "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" premiered in May 2026, chronicling the band’s five‑decade career. Former guitarist Dennis Stratton praised the film’s fan focus but lamented that the early years were rushed, especially the portrayal of Blaze Bayley’s tenure. Band members,...
INTERVIEW: Frozen Soul On Gerard Way, Vulnerability & New Album ‘No Place Of Warmth’
Frozen Soul’s new album “No Place Of Warmth” arrives with high‑profile guest spots from My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way and Machine Head’s Robb Flynn. The band abandoned longtime collaborator Daniel for a seasoned producer, compressing recording into a two‑and‑a‑half‑week sprint. Chad Green describes a shift...
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SPOTLIGHT: Emily Nenni - "What Have I Done Wrong" [VIDEO]
Emily Nenni, the singer‑songwriter behind the new LP Movin’ Shoes, released the album on May 1 through New West Records. She is the featured Spotlight Artist for May 2026 in No Depression, a leading indie‑folk publication. A recent video shows her performing a...
Album Review – Ryan Bingham’s “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”
Ryan Bingham returns with *They Call Us The Lucky Ones*, his first full‑length release in seven years, backed by his touring band the Texas Gentlemen. The record leans into gritty, slide‑laden Americana, trading polished production for a raw, sweaty feel....
Cristale Assumes Form On New Single ‘Top 3’
South London rapper Cristale has released her latest single “Top 3,” produced by Young Chencs and built on a jittery Sinogrime‑infused beat. The track follows her recent high‑energy collaboration with Skrillex and ISOxo on “Smoke” and continues her pattern of blending rap...
Festival News: All Things Go Reveals All-Female Lineup
All Things Go announced its third New York edition will feature an all‑female lineup. The three‑day event at the 13,000‑capacity Forest Hills Stadium will be headlined by Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile and Muna, with supporting acts such as Rebecca Black,...
Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities
Portland guitarist Marisa Anderson turned a brief visit to the Bob Dylan Center into a nine‑day archival sprint, digitizing roughly 90 obscure world‑folk LPs from Harry Smith’s private collection. Backed by the Tulsa Artist Fellowship, she used dual turntables to preview...
Lowertown Have Announced a London Oslo Headline Show with New Single ‘Mice Protection’
New York duo Lowertown unveiled their next single “Mice Protection,” the lead track from the forthcoming album *Ugly Duckling Union* slated for release on May 22 via Summer Shade. The song, recorded in a basement studio that doubled as Avsha Weinberg’s...
In Photos: The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday
The Great Escape 2026 Saturday showcased a vibrant new‑music marathon in Brighton, drawing hundreds of emerging artists from around the world. Canadian acts dominated the Green Door Store stage, while Australian and Japanese performers added fresh tracks for CLASH. Photographer...
Haruomi Hosono Details New Album Yours Sincerely
Japanese music pioneer Haruomi Hosono announced his 23rd studio album, Yours Sincerely, slated for release on September 11 through Ghostly International. The record’s title reflects the Japanese concept of omoiyari, which blends shared suffering with collective joy. At 78, Hosono...
Blondshell Launches New Era with Bruising Single ‘Heart Has To Work So Hard’ and Biggest UK, European and North American...
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum, performing as Blondshell, released the bruising single “Heart Has To Work So Hard,” the first taste of an upcoming album. The track explores the strain of a fraught friendship with her trademark monotone vocals. Simultaneously,...
BV Interviews: Robyn Hitchcock Celebrates Collapse, Polka Dots & New Album ‘The Confuser’
Veteran singer‑songwriter Robyn Hitchcock announced his 25th studio album, *The Confuser*, recorded in Nashville with a cadre of session musicians. He describes the record as a ‘celebration of collapse,’ reflecting artistic change. To support the release, Hitchcock is launching his...
“It’s a Masochistic Way of Recording. Working in the Studio Isn’t Always Fun”: Prog Metallers Amorphis Rehired a Notoriously Picky...
Finnish prog‑metal outfit Amorphis reunited with Swedish producer Jens Bogren for their 13th album, Queen Of Time. Bogren, known for his exacting standards and work with Opeth, Katatonia and Babymetal, pushed the band through painstaking studio sessions that stretched recording timelines. The partnership...
Pamela’s ‘Better Than Before’ Is Sweetly Uplifting
Australian indie duo Pamela has released their new single “Better Than Before,” an upbeat breakup anthem that blends pop hooks with reflective lyrics. The track arrives ahead of their forthcoming EP “It’s Nice To See You Here,” slated for release...