Bad Bunny secured a federal court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging his track “Enséñame a Bailar” sampled Nigerian artist Dera’s 2019 song “Empty My Pocket.” Judge Otis Wright threw out the case with prejudice after the plaintiff failed to meet a March 6 deadline, effectively abandoning the claim. The lawsuit, filed in May and later hampered by the plaintiff’s loss of counsel, claimed the sample permeated the entire track. The decision comes as Bad Bunny’s *Un Verano Sin Ti* continues its record‑breaking run on the Billboard 200.
Crypton Future Media unveiled the Hatsune Miku V6 engine, featuring a new visual design by LAM and an improved English singing voice. The voice bank launches on April 14, 2026, priced at 10,780 JPY for the voice pack and 24,200 JPY for...

Philadelphia one‑man brutal death metal act Gore Machine has unveiled its second full‑length, Congealed and Foaming, slated for official release on March 13, 2026. The album, streamed early via Decibel Magazine, features ten tracks that dramatize Darwinian and historically gruesome...
The BBC will air a high‑profile David Bowie tribute concert at London’s O2 Arena, filling the summer programming void left by Glastonbury’s quadrennial break. The event will feature a roster of leading young artists backed by an all‑star band and...

Irish rap trio Kneecap announced they will travel with the Nuestra América Convoy to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, arriving in Havana on March 21. The convoy, originally a flotilla, now employs air, land and sea routes to address Cuba’s...
Ella Langley dominates Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart dated March 14, with “Choosin’ Texas” logging a 15th week at No. 1 and “Be Her” climbing to No. 2. The lead single amassed 21.9 million U.S. streams, 44.1 million radio audience impressions and 6,000 sales, while...

John Mellencamp’s classic “Jack & Diane” inspires a new jukebox musical titled *Small Town*, set to debut at the Ogunquit Playhouse on October 1 and run through November 1. The production pairs playwright Naomi Wallace’s book with three‑time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall’s...

Harry Styles released his fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” a breezy electro‑pop collection that leans into dance‑floor beats. The record marks another step in his evolution from One Direction teen idol to a mature solo artist. The...

Protoje’s Lost In Time festival returned to Kingston’s Hope Gardens for a two‑day celebration of reggae’s heritage, featuring emerging voices like Lila Iké and veterans such as Buju Banton and the Marley brothers. The lineup highlighted the genre’s evolution, with headliners Protoje,...
Gloss Up disclosed on Instagram Live that she was arrested following a heated verbal clash with GloRilla’s sister, Victoria Woods, known as Scar Face. The altercation escalated when Scar Face publicly challenged Gloss Up to a $10,000 boxing match, prompting...

Bob Dylan recently posted an Instagram video featuring Hank Williams III performing his grandfather’s 1948 song “My Sweet Love Ain’t Around” on The Marty Stuart Show. The post follows a series of Dylan’s country‑oriented shares, including videos of Ray Benson and Ray...

Magnolia Park unveiled “Dangerous,” a new single from the upcoming deluxe edition of their 2025 album VAMP. The track fuses slick RnB‑style vocals with crushing metalcore riffs, positioning it as the centerpiece of “NIGHTS AFTER VAMP.” The deluxe edition, slated...
Singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan publicly defended fellow artist Chappell Roan after she filmed several intrusive photographers in Paris. Roan’s video, which showed her demanding the photographers leave, went viral and sparked debate over celebrity privacy. Kahan reposted a Billboard headline and...

Oklou delivered a cello‑driven rendition of Plain White T’s "Hey There Delilah" on Triple J’s Like a Version, swapping guitar for cello after deciding not to cut her nails. The performance taps into her teenage memories and showcases a skill...

A viral Afro‑soul cover of Stromae’s 2013 hit *Papaoutai* has racked up nearly 80 million Spotify streams, yet it was created using generative AI. The track’s authorship is attributed to a Swedish musician, an unverified collaborator, and an indie label, none...
Bruce Hornsby has unveiled the second single “Ecstatic” from his forthcoming album Indigo Park, slated for release on April 3. The track, inspired by the chant‑filled atmosphere of AAU basketball games, features a music video filmed on the LSU campus with...

Surf Festival will debut on Croatia’s Krk island from June 25‑28, 2026, featuring a blend of DJ sets and live performances. The latest lineup adds Brazilian act OMOLOKO, Jumbi co‑founder Bradley Zero, acclaimed producer Leon Vynehall, NTS host Flo Dill,...

Big Thief has unveiled the second leg of its “Somersault Slide 360” tour, covering Europe in spring and North America in late summer and fall 2026. The European segment features sold‑out shows in major cities such as Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris,...
Universal Pictures is developing a feature‑length biopic about rock icons Bon Jovi, with frontman Jon Bon Jovi granting access to the band’s extensive music catalog. Screenwriter Cody Brotter, known for the Black List script “Drudge,” is attached, while producers Kevin J. Walsh and Gotham Chopra will helm...

Super Sometimes announced their second full‑length album, “Show The World What’s Underneath,” slated for release on May 15 through Pure Noise Records. The record follows last year’s “From Now And Then” and is supported by the lead single “Afterthought,” which...
Greensky Bluegrass announced a 2026 summer tour adding 13 new headline dates across North America, running from June 3 in Toronto to August 27 in Grand Rapids. The itinerary also includes festival appearances at Telluride Bluegrass, All Good Now, 4848,...

Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced a 10‑date summer tour that kicks off on July 7 in Minneapolis and concludes on July 24 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. An artist presale starts March 11 with general tickets on March 13, and premium packages are listed...

Don Gibson wrote and first released "Sweet Dreams" in 1956, scoring a Top‑10 hit, while Faron Young issued his own version a month later that peaked at No. 2. Gibson re‑recorded the song in 1960 with modest chart success, but the...
NLE Choppa issued a public apology to Chrisean Rock for a previous Instagram jab that suggested her son might be disabled. The apology, posted via Watch Live Bitez, acknowledges the disrespect and commends Rock’s personal transformation through faith and family...
Rapper Yeat was spotted at Nike’s Oregon headquarters working on new merchandise tied to his upcoming album “ADL.” He reviewed custom Air Force 1 sneakers that showcase his signature gothic “ADL” branding, as well as bespoke luggage and other apparel pieces....
Bahamas (Afie Jurvanen) announced a 2026 North American tour to promote his 2025 LP *My Second Last Album*, which recently earned a 10th JUNO nomination. The itinerary features a spring U.S. leg in May and a fall Canada‑U.S. leg beginning...
Boston-based metalcore outfit Balmora announced a month‑long headline tour beginning June 5, supporting their forthcoming debut full‑length album slated for 2026. The itinerary covers the South, Midwest and East Coast, with early April warm‑up shows and a final stop in Chicago...
Houston Grand Opera announced its 2026‑27 Butler Studio roster, adding five first‑year artists to seven returning members. The newcomers—soprano Scarlett Jones, mezzo‑soprano Lauren Randolph, tenor Misael Corralejo, bass‑baritone Tzvi Bat Asherah, and pianist‑coach Maeve Berry—earned top placements in HGO’s Eleanor...
The Who announced a new orchestral live album, Live at Eden Project, slated for release on May 29. The recording captures their July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s biodome, featuring the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra and a 24‑song set dominated...

Biohazard released their ninth studio album, “Divided We Fall,” on October 17, 2025 via BLKIIBLK after a grueling 2½‑year world tour with the classic lineup. In a Vulgar Display Of Podcast interview, guitarist‑vocalist Billy Graziadei explained that producer Matt Hyde...

Bleachers unveiled the new single “dirty wedding dress,” the lead track from their forthcoming fifth album, everyone for ten minutes. The band also released the full album tracklist and announced a 2026 North American tour that kicks off on June 5...

A previously unseen video of My Chemical Romance performing "Drowning Lessons" at Philadelphia's North Star Bar on May 14, 2003 has surfaced online. The footage captures the band midway between their debut album *I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought...

Snail Mail has expanded its 2026 tour with additional UK and European dates, including a second night at London’s Electric Ballroom and shows in Amsterdam, Berlin, Antwerp, Paris, Copenhagen, and Manchester. The added stops coincide with the March 27 release...

Singer‑songwriter Lucy Dacus unveiled a new leg of her North American tour scheduled for July 2026. The itinerary adds shows in Madison, Grand Rapids, Toronto, Cleveland, Kingston, North Adams and Asbury Park, flanked by festival slots at Winnipeg Folk Festival,...
Long Island occult metal project Teloch Vovin announced their new release "Towards The Inevitable," debuting on the freshly formed An Eastern Temple Productions in partnership with Thus Spake Qayin Records. The album drops May 8, 2026 on CD and digital platforms, with...
Fab 5 Freddy, a pioneering graffiti artist turned gallery star, releases his memoir *Everybody’s Fly* detailing his role in shaping hip‑hop, art, and media from the 1970s to the early 1990s. The book chronicles his collaborations with Jean‑Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and his stint...

Universal Pictures has green‑lit a definitive biopic chronicling the formative years of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey rock quartet that sold over 130 million albums. The project, backed by the studio’s experience with music biopics like Straight Outta Compton, will feature Jon Bon Jovi’s direct...

Alexis Taylor, the frontman of Hot Chip, is set to release his new solo album "Paris in the Spring" this Friday. He previewed the record with the single "I Can Feel Your Love," a collaboration with The Avalanches that also...

Corrosion of Conformity announced the April 3 release of their double‑album “Good God / Baad Man” on Nuclear Blast, led by the new single “You Or Me.” The record splits into a heavier “Good God” half and a rock‑focused “Baad Man”...

A new ranking of Carrie Underwood’s top 50 songs blends chart‑topping singles with lesser‑known album cuts, placing three low‑radio tracks inside the top ten. The list deliberately omits collaborations to spotlight Underwood’s primary vocal performances, spanning her nine‑studio‑album catalog. It...

Manchester trio The Orielles have released the buzz‑worthy single ‘Wasp’ ahead of their fourth album, ‘Only You Left’, which drops on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings. The track draws on the film *Black Narcissus* to explore themes of faith and purpose...
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made his Asian debut on March 7, 2026 at Tokyo’s Tipstar Dome Chiba, headlining Spotify’s Billions Club Live series. The concert celebrated his recent milestone of a song reaching one billion streams on Spotify and featured a setlist dominated by...

Martin Luke Brown has released his reflective new single “back of my mind” through Bright Antenna Records, marking his first output since the 2025 album “man oh man !”. The track was co‑written and produced with Grammy‑winner Matt Zara and...

Jonathan Bernstein’s newly released authorized biography, "What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome," chronicles the turbulent life of singer‑songwriter Justin Townes Earle. The book uncovers his early immersion in Nashville’s underground Swindlers scene, chronic addiction battles, and fraught relationship with...
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration will return on September 4, 2026 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert honors 60 years of Grateful Dead music with classic tracks like “Dark Star” and “Ripple.” Veteran collaborators Melvin Seals, Jacklyn...

Modest Mouse released a new two‑minute single, “Look How Far,” featuring former Sleater‑Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The track showcases the band’s signature indie‑rock sound while highlighting Weiss’s dynamic percussion. Ahead of the release, the group expanded its 2026 U.S. tour,...

Deer Tick announced their ninth studio album, Coin‑O‑Matic, slated for a June 5 release on ATO Records. The record draws on Rhode Island’s hidden mob‑linked past, blending working‑class narratives with the state’s notorious underworld. Lead single “Mary Singletary” explores Catholic guilt...
Montreal trio BIG|BRAVE announced their tenth album, *in grief or in hope*, slated for June 12 on Thrill Jockey. The lead single, *the ineptitude for mutual discernment*, arrives with a video directed by guitarist Mat Ball and colour‑graded by Stacy Lee. The record...
Umphrey’s McGee announced that guitarist Jake Cinninger will miss their 14‑stop West Coast March run, citing personal reasons. The notice arrived on March 10, the day the tour kicks off at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. This follows a similar February withdrawal from the...

Reservoir Media announced a worldwide publishing‑administration agreement with Academy‑Award‑winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving the company control over his extensive catalog through Remote Control Publishing. Zimmer’s body of work spans more than 200 projects and has generated over $30 billion in global box‑office...