Salem: Get to Know the Prodigal Sons of Witch House
Salem, the pioneering witch‑house duo, has issued a surprise new album titled "Red Dragon," reigniting interest in their dark, synth‑laden sound. The release coincides with Dazed’s Archive Pull series, which revisits the group’s in‑depth autumn/winter 2020 interview. The feature highlights the band’s evolution and offers readers a chance to pre‑order the latest Dazed issue that includes the full interview and a ten‑image gallery. Together, the album and archival piece underscore Salem’s lasting impact on the niche genre.
Dua Saleh: Of Earth and Wires Review – Ambitious Confrontation of Global Catastrophe Is Surprisingly Cautious
Sudanese‑American artist Dua Saleh returns with their second album, Of Earth and Wires, a concept‑laden project that weaves climate anxiety, AI dominance, and the Sudanese civil war into a post‑apocalyptic narrative. The opening track “5 Days” bursts with poetry, rap,...
Tom Scott’s Aotearoa Tour Was a Collective Affair
Tom Scott opened his Aotearoa tour in Wellington, performing live for the first time in the capital since releasing his debut solo album ANITYA last year. The concert blended new neo‑soul tracks with classics from Home Brew and Avantdale Bowling...
Drake's 'ICEMAN' Is Officially Here
Canadian superstar Drake announced a midnight drop of three full-length albums on May 15, adding surprise projects HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR to his long‑awaited solo effort ICEMAN. The ICEMAN album, an 18‑track record featuring 21 Savage, Future and Molly...
Sofra Trio Set a Shared Table on Debut EP ‘New Dawn’
Sofra Trio released their debut EP *New Dawn* on May 15, 2026 through the Worlds Within Worlds label. The ensemble—kamancha player Melisa Yıldırım (Turkey), pianist Merve Abdurrahmani (Kosovo/Finland) and percussionist Hadi Hrekes (Syria)—was formed at the Sibelius Academy’s Global Music Department in Helsinki....
‘We’re Catalysts of the New Plague’ – From the Archive, Patti Smith Interviewed in 1976
In a 1976 interview, Patti Smith proclaimed rock music a "new plague" that would engulf the world, positioning herself as a catalyst for its spread. She framed rock as the latest, most vital art form, likening artists to prospectors before...
Drake Finally Unveils ‘Iceman’ — and Surprise Drops 2 More Albums
After a two‑year silence, Drake unleashed three albums—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid Of Honour*—in a surprise triple‑drop. The releases arrive amid a high‑profile feud with Kendrick Lamar, whose Grammy‑winning diss track "Not Like Us" painted Drake in a negative light. *Iceman*...
Speedy J – Walkman
Dutch producer Jochem Paap, known as Speedy J, breaks a two‑decade silence with his first solo album, Walkman. The 90‑minute record is deliberately sized to fill both sides of a C90 cassette, marrying analog nostalgia with cutting‑edge electronic experimentation. Tracks weave techno,...
Drake 'Froze' The CN Tower in Honour of His New Album, Iceman
Canadian rapper Drake turned the CN Tower into a visual stage, projecting icy‑blue lights to debut his ninth album, Iceman. The live‑stream from the tower combined unreleased tracks, personal commentary about his father’s cancer diagnosis, and a ten‑minute fireworks finale over...
Drake’s Son Took Shane Gillis on a Joyride
Canadian rapper Drake debuted the music video for his new single “Dust” during the fourth episode of his Iceman livestream. The video features his 12‑year‑old son Adonis commandeering a police cruiser while comedian Shane Gillis rides in the back, creating...
Shakira & Burna Boy Shout Out Soccer Icons in Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song ‘Dai Dai’
Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four‑minute track fuses Afrobeats, dance‑pop, reggaetón and world‑beat elements while name‑checking soccer legends such as Maradona, Messi and...
UK DJ Emba Dropped From Hybrid Minds Show Following Sexual Assault Allegation
UK drum‑and‑bass DJ Emba, real name Dave Wilson, was removed from the upcoming Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere show after vocalist Brodie accused him of sexual harassment on a tour bus and an on‑stage assault. The allegations, posted on Instagram on May 7,...
Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Track List Surfaces on Street Posters
Madonna’s latest guerrilla campaign plastered major cities with posters that unveil the full 12‑track list for her upcoming album *Confessions II*. The vinyl‑styled artwork splits the songs into Side 1 and Side 2 and confirms a July 3 release with two preorder configurations –...
KORN Have Almost 40 Songs Written For New Album
Korn is deep into writing a follow‑up to 2022’s Requiem, with guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer saying the band has nearly 40 songs in the vault. The group is meticulously revising material to preserve their signature guitar‑driven, bass‑heavy sound. For the...
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Watch an iPod and a Floppy Disk Dance in the Avalanches’ New Video
The Australian trio the Avalanches have broken a six‑year silence with the single “Together,” featuring vocalists Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza and 18‑year‑old producer Prentiss. The track’s visualizer stars an animated iPod and floppy disk, directed by longtime collaborator Jonathan Zawada. The release follows...
Jorja Smith Has Enlisted AJ Tracey, Knucks and Nadia Rose for Her ‘What’s Done Is Done’ Video
British singer‑songwriter Jorja Smith has dropped the single “What’s Done Is Done,” produced by P2J and accompanied by a visually striking video directed by KC Locke. The clip showcases a roster of UK rap and grime talent, including AJ Tracey, Knucks and...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebratea 60th Anniversary With Guest-Filled Grand Ole Opry Farewell
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band marked its 60th anniversary with a star‑studded concert at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on May 14, 2026. The show featured guest appearances by Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown, Kathleen Edwards and Suzy Bogguss, who joined the band...
This Pioneering Punk Band Had Some Surprisingly Kind Words About the World Leader They Were Protesting in a Very Political...
The Ramones released the protest single “Bonzo Goes to Bitburg” in 1985, condemning President Ronald Reagan’s controversial visit to a German cemetery that included Waffen‑SS graves. The track, initially a U.K. release, gained traction on U.S. college radio after appearing...
Planningtorock and Romy Team up for New Version of ‘The One’: “She’s Managed to Take Its Original Queer Longing for...
Planningtorock has released a reworked version of their 2011 track “The One” featuring vocals from Romy of The xx. The new mix replaces the original’s pizzicato strings with lush synths, adding a tender, soulful dimension. Both artists describe the collaboration...
Lizzo Hits Out at “Racist and Fatphobic” Algorithms for “Destroying the Music Industry” And Her Album Promo
Lizzo used a TikTok video on May 12 to condemn social‑media algorithms as "racist" and "fatphobic," arguing they scramble release timelines and cripple album promotion. She warned that the shift away from chronological feeds leaves fans unaware of new music, even...
JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Believe METALLICA's 'Justice' Album Should Ever Be Officially Remixed: 'I Don't Think You Should Go Back And...
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation he has no interest in remixing the band’s 1988 album “…And Justice For All.” He argues the record should remain untouched, citing its historical significance and the artistic choices made at...
Dua Lipa Announces Live Album and Concert Film From Radical Optimism Tour’s Mexico City Shows
Dua Lipa announced a live album and concert film captured during the Mexico City finale of her Radical Optimism Tour. The concert film will stream on her YouTube channel on May 21, followed by the album release on May 22. The tour concluded...
On This Day in 1987, Three Legendary Voices Finally United for a No. 1 Country Album a Decade in the...
On May 14, 1987 Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris finally released their long‑awaited collaborative album *Trio*, which vaulted to No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The project, stalled for a decade by scheduling conflicts and label politics, debuted at No. 6 on the...
‘CBS Mornings’ Explores ‘Blue Dot Fever’ & Talks Touring Challenges With Andy Frasco
On May 14, 2026, CBS Mornings aired a segment on “blue dot fever,” a slang term for the blue‑dot markers Ticketmaster uses to flag unsold seats. Singer‑songwriter Andy Frasco discussed how recent high‑profile tour cancellations—Post Malone, Zayn, Meghan Trainor—have amplified anxiety among touring artists....
Watch: SEPULTURA Joined By BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD For 'Slave New World' Performance In Reading
Sepultura’s North American leg of the "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour featured a surprise appearance by Biohazard frontman Evan Seinfeld, who performed the classic track "Slave New World" in Reading, Pennsylvania. The tour, which began in April and runs...
Holding Absence Announce New Album ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’
Holding Absence, the UK‑based post‑hardcore band, announced their fourth studio album, “Modern Life Is Lonely,” due August 28, 2026 on Sumerian Records. The record follows 2023’s “The Noble Art Of Self‑Destruction” and features the previously released single “Whisper Of A Dream” plus...
He Faced a Wave of Loss in Recent Years, But This New York Punk Never Gave Up
Julian Pratt, frontman of punk‑rap outfit Show Me the Body, is gearing up for the band’s fourth album, Alone Together, slated for release on July 10, 2024. The record, produced by Kenneth Blume and Klas Åhlund, blends the group’s aggressive sound with more...
This Is the Best Drake Song of the 2020s
The article crowns Drake’s “Fucking Fans” from Certified Lover Boy as the standout track of the 2020s, arguing it captures the raw emotional honesty of his early “Heartbreak Drake” era while employing modern production. It revisits the mixtape‑style R&B scraps...
Chance the Rapper Just Announced the Coloring Book 10th Anniversary Tour for 2026
Chance the Rapper announced a 37‑date North American tour to mark the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking 2016 mixtape Coloring Book. The itinerary launches on August 11 in Cleveland and wraps on October 11 in Pittsburgh, covering major U.S. and...
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Watch the Rolling Stones De-Age Themselves for “In the Stars” Video
The Rolling Stones have unveiled a deep‑faked, de‑aged version of themselves in the short video “In the Stars,” starring actress Odessa A’zion. Directed by François Rousselet, the clip shows the band at a house party while A’zion dances and even licks a...
Daddy Yankee Drops By Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Stop In Puerto Rico
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour made a stop at San Juan’s Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, marking his first performance in Puerto Rico in nine years. The concert featured a surprise appearance by reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee, who joined Sheeran for the...
ALBUM REVIEW: With ‘Fondness, Etc.,’ Shakey Graves Reembraces His Lo-Fi Roots
Shakey Graves, the moniker of Alejandro Rose‑Garcia, drops his latest album "Fondness, Etc." as a deliberate return to the lo‑fi, garage‑style sound that launched his career. The record contrasts sharply with the polished production of his 2023 effort "Movie of...
My Chemical Romance Announce Deluxe Edition Of ‘Danger Days’
My Chemical Romance announced a deluxe edition of their 2010 album Danger Days, slated for release on July 10 through Reprise/Warner Records. The package includes the fully remastered original tracklist plus nine bonus songs that are appearing on streaming services and vinyl...
ALBUM REVIEW: Ramsey Thornton’s Debut LP 'I Called It' Reveals a Fully-Formed Folk Fusion Songwriter and Composer
Ramsey Thornton’s debut album *I Called It* showcases a fully formed folk‑fusion style, blending fingerstyle guitar, jazz‑informed percussion, and banjo‑derived textures. The record’s circular song structures reinforce lyrical themes of relational tension, creating a cohesive artistic statement. Drawing on his...
Billy Idol Set For American Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Honor
Billy Idol, newly announced as a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah, airs live from Las Vegas on May 25 via CBS and...
Henry Parker – The Dark Peak
Yorkshire guitarist Henry Parker released his self‑produced album The Dark Peak on May 1, 2026. The record captures eighteen minutes of solo acoustic guitar recorded on the Peak District moors, interwoven with ambient wildlife sounds. The CD/LP adds a bonus track, extending...
Soltera & Sonido Sex, “Soltera Y Su Sonido Sexual”
Los Angeles duo Soltera & Sonido Sex released their debut album *Soltera y Su Sonido Sexual*, a 9‑track blend of punk, techno and drum‑and‑bass that foregrounds queer and Latine perspectives. The record, issued through their Casa/Teca collective, revisits earlier songs and adds high‑profile collaborations with...
Track Premiere: Fimbul Winter – “Crowned In Ash”
Swedish supergroup Fimbul Winter, featuring three former Amon Amarth members, has dropped the single “Crowned In Ash,” the follow‑up to their 2025 debut EP *What Once Was*. The track showcases aggressive melodic death metal with soaring leads, thunderous drums, and Clint Williams’...
Track Premiere: Getting Cosmic with The Conflux Collective’s “In the Wake of Saturn”
The Conflux Collective, a Montreal‑based supergroup of technical death‑metal veterans, announced the June 19 release of its debut full‑length, In the Wake of Saturn. The band unveiled the album’s lead single, “Reincarnation,” accompanied by a lyric‑visualizer video. Featuring guitarist Chase Fraser...
INTERVIEW: Basement On Biding Time, Handling Virality & New Album ‘WIRED’
British rock trio Basement has broken an eight‑year silence with their new album “WIRED,” a record that blends their classic sound with fresh grit and tenderness. Vocalist Andrew Fisher describes a creative process rooted in honest collaboration, deliberately shunning trend‑chasing...
KPop Demon Hunters Set to Tour Arenas Globally
AEG Presents and Netflix announced the KPop Demon Hunters World Tour, bringing the hit Netflix film to arena stages worldwide. The movie, the platform’s most‑watched release, and its soundtrack, which topped the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy, have generated...
Paul Simon Live at the Royal Albert Hall – Classics Old and New, Stunningly Reimagined by a Band of Light-Touch...
Paul Simon, 84, continues his world tour with a 12‑piece ensemble at London’s Royal Albert Hall, delivering two full sets that blend new material from his 2023 album Seven Psalms with re‑imagined classics. Despite significant hearing loss in his left...
Bleeker Announce New Album ‘ELEPHANT’
American rock band Bleeker announced their upcoming album ‘ELEPHANT’, set for release on September 4 via indie label Known Accomplice. The record follows 2024’s ‘Messed Up’ and features a heavyweight title track that frontman Taylor Perkins calls the band’s heaviest song yet....
Daisy Rickman & Magpahi: Ceremonial County Series Vol. XXIII – East Sussex | Lancashire
Folklore Tapes released the penultimate installment of its Ceremonial County series, Vol. XXIII, featuring two region‑specific psych‑folk compositions. Daisy Rickman’s “Salamander Salamandr” draws on East Sussex bonfire‑night myths, with the artist performing every instrument herself. On the flip side, Magpahi (Alison Cooper)...
Lila Drew Displays Poetic Flair On ‘Same Old Song’
London‑born, New York‑based singer‑songwriter Lila Drew released her new single “Same Old Song.” The track, co‑produced with longtime collaborator Sachi DiSerafino, reflects a year of songwriting and draws on her background in American poetry. Drew describes the song as a...
Tommy WÁ Has Returned with Soul-Baring New Single ‘Alleluya (Another World)’
Tommy WÁ, the Nigerian‑born, Ghana‑based singer signed to Dirty Hit, has dropped his first 2026 single, “Alleluya (Another World).” The track follows his 2025 EP “Somewhere Only We Go” and showcases a deeper blend of African folk and soulful, spiritual...
Julieta Venegas, a Mexican Pop Hitmaker, Is Looking Homeward
Julieta Venegas, the Mexican‑American pop veteran, releases her ninth studio album “Norteña,” a deep dive into regional norteña sounds and personal migration narratives. The record blends rancheras, polkas, corridos and cumbias, echoing the border that has shaped her life. After eight...
Yas Island Reveals Celebratory Eid Al Adha Musical Release Ft. Emirati Voices, Khaleeji Talent
Yas Island Abu Dhabi has launched a new Eid Al Adha anthem in partnership with Abu Dhabi Media Company. The song features Emirati singers Aryam and Faisal Al Jasem, lyrics by Ali Al Khowar and composition by Kuwaiti Bashar Al Shatti. Its music video showcases...
Kenyan Hip-Hop Auteur tg.blk Charms With New Single ‘So Bad’
Kenyan hip‑hop artist tg.blk has dropped her new single “So Bad,” a breezy, lo‑fi track that leans into melodic pop sensibilities. The song follows her 2024 EP *It’s Not That Deep*, which earned praise from U.S. rapper Vince Staples and...
Jon McClure On The Past, Present, And Future Of Reverend & The Makers
Jon McClure, frontman of Reverend and the Makers, balances music, football and entrepreneurship in Sheffield. He recently released the band’s eighth studio album, “Is This How Happiness Feels,” a deeply personal project recorded after his father’s death. McClure also runs Sheffield FC, the world’s...