Jamey Johnson Sets 2026 Traveling Truebadour Tour Dates
Veteran country singer‑songwriter Jamey Johnson announced his 2026 Traveling Truebadour Tour, featuring 31 shows from May 8 to October 11 across more than 20 U.S. states. The itinerary includes stops in the South, Midwest, and Northeast, with festival appearances at Country Concert in July and WE Fest in August. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster, AXS and other outlets. The tour wraps at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.
Venom Release List of ‘Into Oblivion’ Listening Events, Release Single “Kicked Outta Hell”
British black‑metal pioneers Venom announced their 16th studio album, *Into Oblivion*, slated for May 1, 2026 via Noise/BMG. The band dropped the new single “Kicked Outta Hell,” a blend of classic thrash aggression and modern production. To build hype, Venom scheduled six...
SAOSIN Releases First Single And Music Video In Over A Decade
SAOSIN has signed to Sumerian Records and released "Starting Over Again," their first single in over a decade. The track was produced and mixed entirely by guitarists Beau Burchell and Phil Sgrosso, giving the band full creative control. The reunion...
Watch: Jeff Tweedy Covers Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” With Hayley Williams and Chats Alongside Nick Offerman on ‘The Late...
Jeff Tweedy appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” alongside Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. The duo injected a groovier, tambourine‑driven vibe into the 2011 track, while actor Nick Offerman joined...
Where Should Billy Joel Sit at the Pop and Pop Rock Table?
The article ranks Billy Joel’s twelve studio albums to locate him within the pop‑rock canon, comparing his work to icons like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Elton John. It highlights Joel’s stylistic shifts—from the piano‑driven intimacy of *Piano Man* to the synth‑heavy *The Bridge*—and notes his...
Saosin Share Gigantic New Track ‘Starting Over Again’
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new music in over a decade and the first track featuring vocalist Cove Reber since his 2024 reunion. The song marks the band’s debut on Sumerian Records and serves as a bold...
Coheed and Cambria Throwing Neverender Festival Ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, More
Coheed and Cambria are launching the inaugural Neverender Festival on Oct. 3‑4 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, where they will perform their 2012‑13 double album *The Afterman* in full. The event co‑heads with Circa Survive, marking the band’s...
26 Years Ago, L7 Raffled a One-Night Stand With Drummer Dee Plakas: ‘Rock and Roll Is Prostitution’
In April 2000, grunge‑riot grrrl band L7 raffled a one‑night stand with drummer Dee Plakas during their UK tour, a stunt that sparked headlines in The Guardian and Vice. The giveaway was announced in Manchester and concluded in London, creating a...
Chris Brown and Usher Reveal Dates for Joint ‘R&B’ Stadium Tour
R&B superstars Chris Brown and Usher have announced a 33‑date, North‑American stadium tour called The R&B Tour, kicking off on June 26, 2026 in Denver and wrapping on December 11 in Tampa. Produced by Live Nation, the itinerary spans major markets from Chicago...
Sam Grassie – Where Two Hawks Fly
Sam Grassie, former Avocet guitarist, releases his first solo album "Where Two Hawks Fly" on the Broadside Hacks label. The record weaves Celtic‑inspired fingerstyle guitar with DADGAD tunings, double‑bass, and occasional strings, delivering a mood‑shifting yet cohesive listening experience. Critics...
Saosin Return with “Starting Over Again,” Their First New Music in 10 Years
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new song in a decade, via Sumerian Records. The track marks the return of vocalist Cove Reber, who rejoined the band in 2024, and was produced and mixed by guitarist Phil Sgrosso....
LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Returns, Streams New Single "Prowler Twin Sister"
Chicago’s extreme‑metal outfit Lair Of The Minotaur has announced a comeback with the single “Prowler Twin Sister,” the lead track from their first full‑length album in over a decade, *I HAIL I*, slated for May 1 on The Grind‑House Records. The...
Marco Benevento Previews Forthcoming Studio Effort ‘Glera’ with Initial Singles
Marco Benevento announced his new studio album *Glera*, a 14‑track release slated for July 24, 2026 on Big Crown Records. The project, three years in the making, is previewed with three singles—“Houdini,” “Turandot” featuring Marianne Mirage, and “Frizzante.” Benevento describes...
Ziggy Marley to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 161 of Artist Friendly
Ziggy Marley appears on episode 161 of Alternative Press’s Artist Friendly podcast, co‑hosted by Joel Madden. In the interview, Marley talks about his ninth studio album Brightside, the love‑letter song he wrote for his late father, his record label, and...
SYMPHONY X Vocalist RUSSELL ALLEN Shares Emotional New Ballad 'Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)' In Honor Of Autism...
Russell Allen, the frontman of progressive‑metal band Symphony X, has issued a new ballad titled “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)” to mark Autism Awareness Month. The track draws on his personal experience raising a daughter on the autism spectrum,...
Temples Share Justice and Daft Punk-Inspired New Single ‘Vendetta’: “A Modern Take on Dance Music”
British psych‑rock outfit Temples have released the single “Vendetta,” a dance‑floor‑ready track that channels the synth‑heavy aesthetics of Justice and Daft Punk. The song, originally two separate ideas, was merged into a single, pulsating anthem and serves as the lead preview...
Mike Campbell's Dirty Knobs Announce New LP, 'Mission of Mercy'
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced their third studio album, Mission of Mercy, slated for release on June 12, 2026. Produced by George Drakoulias and Martin Pradler, the record features guest vocals from Kate Pierson of the B‑52’s and country singer Morgane Stapleton. The...
Alabaster DePlume Shares Transcendent Instrumental Single ‘Glass’
London‑based saxophonist Alabaster DePlume has released the instrumental single “Glass,” the lead track from his forthcoming EP “Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue,” due May 5 on International Anthem. The track features DePlume’s saxophone over a bass line by...
Primal Scream to Play ‘XTRMNTR’ in Full on UK Tour
Scottish rock veterans Primal Scream announced a UK tour to perform their 2000 album XTRMNTR in its entirety. The seven‑date run kicks off with back‑to‑back shows at Glasgow’s Barrowland on September 3‑4 and concludes at London’s HERE @ Outernet on September 15. Venues include Newcastle’s...
GENGHIS TRON Announces New Album & New Lineup Feat. THE ARMED & SUMAC Members
Experimental metal outfit Genghis Tron announced their fourth studio album, Signal Fire, slated for June 12. The record is co‑produced and mixed by Seth Manchester, known for his work with Model/Actriz and Battles. A revamped lineup features vocalist Tony Wolski of The Armed...
Damon Albarn Leads Tributes to “the Voice of an Angel” And Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle
British musician Damon Albarn posted an Instagram tribute to Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 after a 70‑year career that produced more than 12,000 songs. Bhosle’s final recording appears on Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain, on the track...
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Signs To InsideOutMusic, New Music Coming Soon
British progressive rock veterans The Pineapple Thief have inked a new worldwide deal with InsideOutMusic, a label renowned for championing the genre. The band, founded in 1999 by Bruce Soord, is deep into writing a new album slated for a...
3 INCHES OF BLOOD Working On New Music For 2027
Canadian thrash‑metal outfit 3 Inches of Blood confirmed they are writing new material, aiming for a 2027 release. Frontman Cam Pipes said the band will spend 2024 polishing songs and will limit live dates to the Hell's Heroes Festival in...
UK Hip Hop/Soul Artist Wesley Joseph Announces First North American Tour; Stream New Album ‘Forever Ends Someday’
UK hip‑hop/soul artist Wesley Joseph has announced his first full‑scale North American tour, supporting his debut album Forever Ends Someday released on Secretly Canadian. The 11‑date trek runs from October 7 in Chicago to October 23 in Los Angeles, with a high‑profile stop...
Maroon 5 to Lead New Ecuadorian Festival
Maroon 5 will headline the inaugural FTC Live al Parque, a one‑day festival in Quito’s Parque Bicentenario this August, a venue that holds over 30,000 fans. The event is organized by Feel The Club, the promoter that has recently brought Shakira, Bad Bunny and...
Electric Callboy Announce New Album ‘TANZNEID’
German metalcore outfit Electric Callboy announced their seventh studio album, TANZNEID, slated for release on August 7, 2026. The announcement includes striking artwork featuring a glowing brain in a transparent dome. TANZNEID follows the band’s 2022 album TEKKNO and will...
Eric Church Follows Free The Machine Tour With Summer Shows
Eric Church announced a summer series of shows following his "Free the Machine Tour," featuring three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and two performances at Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre in Nevada. The Red Rocks dates will host guests...
Spacey Kacey Musgraves Spotting UFOs Is Pure Gold
Country star Kacey Musgraves claimed to see three UFO‑like orbs while exiting a plane on April 9, posting a video that quickly went viral. Space‑sceptic Mick West identified the lights as Starlink satellite horizon flares, matching the video’s timing and motion....
Igorrr and Vocalist Marthe Alexandre Part Ways, Gerda Iguchi Announced as Replacement
French experimental metal project Igorrr announced that vocalist Marthe Alexandre is departing to pursue personal and professional endeavors. German‑Japanese opera singer Gerda Iguchi, already familiar with the band's repertoire, will replace her for the upcoming summer tour. The group has...
HEALTH Announce European Tour Feat. CARPENTER BRUT, VOWWS & DOODSESKADER
Industrial noise pioneers Health have unveiled a 20‑plus‑date European tour for November 2026, co‑headlining with Carpenter Brut, Vowws and Doodseskader. The itinerary spans major venues from Utrecht’s Tivoli Vredenburg to Paris’s historic Bataclan. Simultaneously, the band announced the forthcoming EP...
Sleep Token, Twenty One Pilots, Linkin Park Nominated At 2026 American Music Awards
The American Music Awards have unveiled their 2026 nominees for the Best Rock/Alternative Artist, Album, Song, and Breakout Tour categories. Sleep Token, Deftones, Linkin Park, The Marías and Twenty One Pilots vie for Artist honors, while Sleep Token and Twenty One Pilots also contend for...
The Bouncing Souls Announce New LP & Tour with The Suicide Machines (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
The Bouncing Souls announced their new album *Born To Be*, slated for release on June 26 and produced by acclaimed producer Will Yip. The record’s opening track “The Light” showcases the band’s classic sound, and a limited‑edition half‑black/half‑yellow vinyl will...
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces More North American Tour Dates Feat. MALEVOLENCE, MACHINE HEAD, RIVERS OF NIHIL & JUDICIARY
Killswitch Engage has added a second U.S. leg and a Canadian run to its 2026 North American tour, extending the schedule through October. The band will headline from June 3 in Detroit to June 27 in San Francisco with Machine...
Moe. Deliver First-Time “Twilight Zone” Cover and Revive “Pill Vacation”
moe. continued its 2026 non‑stop tour with a show at Bergen Performing Arts Center, debuting a first‑time live cover of Golden Earring’s “Twilight Zone.” The set also featured the rare 2020 b‑side “Pill Vacation,” only its third performance, and highlighted...
Casi’s ‘Jumper’ Is An Electrifying Genre Fusion
American duo casi, longtime friends from Spanaway, Washington, are set to release their self‑titled debut album on June 19 through Carpark Records. The record traverses emo, left‑field electronics, underground hip‑hop, and hardcore punk, reflecting a 12‑year creative partnership. Their new single...
Thundercat’s Distracted Reviewed: Surreal Humour, Soft-Focus Soul and Cosmic Anxieties Collide
Thundercat’s fifth studio album, Distracted, arrives as a genre‑bending collage of funk, jazz, R&B, and pop, laced with surreal one‑liners and pop‑culture jokes. The record showcases high‑profile collaborations—including Kevin Parker, Beck, A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, and Willow Smith—while retaining Bruner’s...
Joe Jackson Settles Scores on ‘Hope and Fury’
British singer‑songwriter Joe Jackson has issued his latest album, *Hope and Fury*, recorded with a stripped‑down trio after years living in Berlin. The record revisits the pub‑rock energy of his early work while weaving salsa and punk‑reggae textures, and it...
Wesley Joseph – Forever Ends Someday
London artist Wesley Joseph releases his debut LP ‘Forever Ends Someday,’ an ambitious, narrative‑driven work that fuses electronic‑infused alt‑R&B with gritty urban storytelling. The album opens with the jolting ‘Distant Man,’ moves through tracks like ‘White Tee’ and ‘If Time...
Debit Announces New Album ‘Potpourri’
Monterrey‑born producer Debit, also known as DJ Delia Beatriz, will release her new album ‘Potpourri’ on June 12 through the electronic imprint NAAFI. The record fuses Latin American rhythmic structures with acid‑house squelch and dub‑inflected atmospheres, delivering kinetic, dance‑floor‑oriented tracks. ‘Potpourri’ follows...
‘R&B Today Is Like Brazilian Football – the Creativity, the Skill’: Odeal, the Genre’s Hottest UK Star
British‑Nigerian singer Odeal, hailed as the UK’s hottest R&B act, headlined his first Brixton Academy show in March and is set to tour US arenas supporting Summer Walker. After a self‑built career—including a 2020 mixtape released independently and a publishing...
THROUGH THE LENS: Cayamo 2026 Captivated Roots Music Fans While Cruising In The Caribbean
The 18th Cayamo cruise departed Miami on March 13, 2026, sailing to San Juan and the Dominican Republic before returning on March 20. Marketed as “A Journey Through Song,” the week‑long floating festival featured 38 artists, including Jason Isbell, Patty Griffin, and Tommy Emmanuel,...
Rosa Pistola, “Incorregible”
Colombian‑raised, Mexico‑based DJ Rosa Pistola releases her latest album Incorregible, a bold fusion of tribal guarachero, cumbia, reggaetón and indigenous Nahuatl vocals. The record opens with “Conejo y Luna,” featuring poet Maribel Galicia, and continues with tracks like “Flauta Nahua”...
Nation Of Language Cover Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tougher Than The Rest’
Nation Of Language, an indie synth‑pop outfit, has issued a digital cover of Bruce Springsteen’s 1987 track “Tougher Than The Rest.” The rendition, recorded with a vintage Yamaha CS‑80 synthesizer to capture the original’s texture, will later appear as a...
Cruz Beckham Shares New Song ‘Waste Your Pain’
British singer‑songwriter Cruz Beckham has released his new single “Waste Your Pain.” The track, produced by veteran collaborators Justin Raisen and Lewis Pesacov, mixes breezy pop‑edged indie with classic melodic hooks. An accompanying video, shot on his recent tour, playfully references...
Flore Laurentienne Masterfully Blend Strings and Synthesizers
Canadian ensemble Flore Laurentienne released *Volume III* on April 10, 2026, marrying a string quartet, two keyboardists, percussion and a Minimoog to create a soundscape inspired by the St. Lawrence River. The album draws on Bach’s counterpoint, King Crimson’s progressive edge, and Roedelius’s ambient...
"The Vibe Is Definitely Slipknot Except No Screams." Slipknot Fan Compares Look Outside Your Window Album to Pink Floyd After...
Slipknot’s long‑shelved side project *Look Outside Your Window* finally arrives on Record Store Day, April 18. A Reddit fan who received an early copy describes the music as Slipknot‑style but without screams, noting a slower, Pink Floyd‑like atmosphere. The listener also...
Today In Hip Hop History: West Coast Legend Spice 1 Dropped Self-Titled Debut LP 34 Years Ago
Spice 1’s self‑titled debut, originally a seven‑track independent EP, was reissued by Jive Records in 1992 with fourteen tracks, propelling the Oakland rapper into national view. The album’s G‑Funk sound and singles like “Welcome to the Ghetto” drove sales of roughly...
Cooper Crain & Bill MacKay Announce New BCMC Album ‘Stash’ & Share “Kaleidosmoke”
Chicago duo BCMC—Bill MacKay and Cooper Crain—announced their sophomore album *Stash*, slated for release on June 26 through Drag City. The lead single, “Kaleidosmoke,” drops now and stretches nearly eight minutes, showcasing a blend of Brit‑rock guitars and Terry Riley‑style...
SNL Roasts Jack Harlow’s “Getting Blacker” Comment With Brutal Monica Skit
Jack Harlow’s promotional interview for his new album *Monica* sparked controversy when he claimed he had "got Blacker" with the project. The remark ignited a wave of social‑media backlash and prompted cultural critics to question his authenticity. Saturday Night Live...
Drivin N Cryin Keep the Spirit of Rock ‘N’ Roll Alive
After a six‑year break, Southern‑rock outfit Drivin N Cryin has dropped a new ten‑track album, "Crushing Flowers," that leans heavily on gritty electric guitars and pounding drums. The record channels the band’s 1980s roots while delivering more reflective, rebellious lyrics that push...