Black Veil Brides Announce Intimate UK Headline Shows
Black Veil Brides announced three intimate UK headline shows titled “The Un‑Veiling,” scheduled for Brighton (Jan 14), Liverpool (Jan 16) and London (Jan 17). The events coincide with the band’s upcoming album “Vindicate,” set for release on May 8 via Spinefarm Records, and feature a fan‑interactive experience. Tickets and details are available through the band’s link, and a limited‑edition gold‑nugget vinyl of the album is also on sale. The shows aim to translate the album’s dramatic aesthetic into a live setting.
“Bette Davis Eyes” Singer Kim Carnes Wrote This Song for Kenny Rogers That Ended Up a No. 1 Hit for...
Kim Carnes, famed for “Bette Davis Eyes,” co‑wrote “The Heart Won’t Lie” for Kenny Rogers’ 1989 album, but the intended duet never materialized due to key‑range issues. Reba McEntire later recorded the song with Vince Gill for her 1992 album *It’s Your...
Warner Music’s Spinnin’ Records Launches New Label in Germany
Warner Music has launched Spinnin’ Records Germany, extending its flagship dance label into the German, Swiss and Austrian markets. The new imprint debuts with the high‑profile single “Awake Tonight” by Afrojack, David Guetta and Sia, signaling a strong start. The move...
Their Library: Tigercub’s Jamie Hall
Tigercub’s new album *Nets To Catch The Wind* draws its title from poet Elinor Wylie and was recorded over nine days at the legendary Rockfield Studios. Produced by Tom Dalgety—who has worked with Royal Blood, Ghost and the Pixies—the record...
Remembering When The Beatles Donated a Hit to The Rolling Stones in 1963
In 1963 John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote "I Wanna Be Your Man" for Ringo Starr but handed the song to the Rolling Stones, who released it as their second UK single. The track reached No. 12, giving the Stones their...
Bring Me The Horizon To Perform Debut LP ‘Count Your Blessings’ In Full At Outbreak
Bring Me The Horizon will perform their debut album Count Your Blessings in full at the Outbreak festival on July 10, 2026, at Manchester’s B.E.C. Arena, marking the record’s 20th anniversary. The band will debut a deluxe edition, Count Your Blessings | Repented,...
Iggy Pop’s Third Trip to Coachella Is Another Charm
Iggy Pop delivered his third Coachella performance on April 12, 2026, energizing the Mojave stage with a set that blended Stooges classics and solo hits. At 79, the punk legend performed shirtless, backed by a horn section and Yeah Yeah...
Following the Footsteps of Prince in Minneapolis
Prince Rogers Nelson recorded his first album at Minneapolis’s Sound 80, the world’s first digital recording studio, in 1977. The teenage one‑man band produced the tracks that became his debut album “For You,” cementing the city’s role in his artistic development....
Kibo Drops New Single ‘Red Starz’
London‑based rapper Kibo has released his latest single “Red Starz,” continuing a rapid output streak that began on Jan. 1 with three tracks. The song mixes Eski‑flavoured beats and RnG strings, while its lyrics paint a vivid picture of the city’s...
Lone Returns With ‘Hyperphantasia’ – His First Album in Five Years
British electronic producer Matt Cutler, known as Lone, releases his first full‑length album in five years, titled “Hyperphantasia.” The 16‑track record blends skippy 2‑step, hyper‑pop, rave breaks, and guest vocals from Lou Hayter and Ell Murphy. Lone describes the project...
Alexey Shor: Life and Musical Journey
Alexey Shor, a former mathematician and Renaissance Technologies analyst, left finance in 2016 to pursue a self‑taught career as a composer. Since his 2012 debut, he has produced a growing catalog of tonal, melody‑driven works—including the acclaimed violin concerto “Seascapes,”...
The Monday Morning Brew #150 (& Music Recommendations)
Monday Morning Brew #150, curated by Alex Gallacher, blends a newsletter format with a curated music playlist. The collection opens with Hannah Read’s unexpected track “Bio Murmur” and then showcases more than 30 indie, folk, and experimental artists from North...
Kate Nash Shares Powerful Cover Of Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Famine’
Kate Nash, the British indie‑pop singer with Irish heritage, released a studio cover of Sinéad O’Connor’s 1992 protest song “Famine.” The version adds a new verse and her first‑ever tin whistle solo, following a live debut at London’s Roundhouse. Nash...
Watch Major Lazer Bring Out M.I.A. For ‘Paper Planes’ At Coachella
Major Lazer’s Coachella set turned into a surprise reunion when they brought out M.I.A. to perform her 2008 anthem “Paper Planes.” The guest appearance highlighted the duo’s historic collaboration with Diplo, reviving a partnership that defined a decade of genre‑blending...
"Touring Was About How Messed-Up I Could Get, and It Wasn't About the Music Any More. Things Got Very, Very...
British blues guitarist Danny Bryant released his new album "Nothing Left Behind" after hitting rock bottom in January 2024. A severe bout of alcoholism, divorce, liver cirrhosis and a near‑fatal hospital stay forced him into sobriety and a lifestyle overhaul....
Watch Young Thug Perform With Camila Cabello, Ty Dolla $Ign at Coachella
Young Thug headlined Coachella with a star‑studded set that featured Camila Cabello, Ty Dolla $ign, and NAV, delivering surprise collaborations and a live debut of his new Jamie xx/Popcaan track. The performance was marked by high‑tech visuals, drones and a...
Squarepusher – Kammerkonzert
Squarepusher, real name Thomas Jenkinson, has released *Kammerkonzert*, his first album since 2024’s *Dostrotime*. The record abandons his signature drill‑bass for a multi‑layered blend of jazz, IDM and orchestral textures, performed entirely by Jenkinson himself. Each track feels cinematic, drawing...
Rethinking European Music Exports: It’s Not Just About Copying South Korea
K‑Pop became the world’s fourth‑largest music exporter in 2025, trailing only the US, UK and Canada. South Korea’s rise stems from a coordinated blend of long‑term public policy, industry‑led training pipelines and export‑focused infrastructure, rather than heavy‑handed state direction. European...
Watch Karol G Headline the Last Night of Coachella 2026
Karol G will close Coachella 2026 as the Sunday headliner, marking the first time a Latina has topped the festival’s main‑stage in its 25‑year history. The Colombian star previously performed at Coachella in 2022, bringing out J Balvin and Becky G, and...
Clipse’s Thoughtful Hip-Hop Hit Hard at Coachella, With an Assist From Travis Barker
Clipse delivered a powerful hour‑long set at Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre, culminating with the heartfelt track “The Birds Don’t Sing” from their Grammy‑nominated comeback album Let God Sort Em Out, their first release in 15 years. The performance featured Blink‑182 drummer...
The Moth EP
Cancer House’s debut album *The Moth* fuses ’90s slowcore and post‑rock into a 30‑minute, high‑definition soundscape that feels both nostalgic and unsettling. The Chicago quartet leans on sparse guitars, reversed tape loops, and whispered vocals to explore themes of dejection...
Architectonics
Russian producer Hoavi releases *Architectonics*, an album that fuses Indonesian gamelan instrumentation with his signature dub‑laden electronic sound. The record incorporates bronze gongs, bonangs and sarons captured on phone and contact mics, creating dense, shadowy rhythms that shift between Javanese...
HALO
Tiffany Day’s second album HALO blends bedroom‑pop vulnerability with high‑octane electroclash, turning teenage anxiety into a sonic overload. The record marks her shift from indie‑pop to electronic production, sparking both praise and plagiarism accusations. Lyrical themes focus on social‑media pressure,...
Alison Wonderland Announces 2026 Australian Tour
Alison Wonderland announced her Ghost World Tour for June 2026, marking her first full‑album circuit in Australia in several years. The schedule features intimate shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, plus a one‑night Wonderland Warehouse Project at Carriageworks in Sydney...
Geese Also Did Justin Bieber’s Hits at Coachella
At Coachella 2026, indie rock band Geese surprised the crowd by weaving Justin Bieber’s breakout hit “Baby” into their own song “2122.” The pop‑cover moment joined a string of unexpected mashups, including Joost’s take on “Crazy Frog” and Sabrina Carpenter’s...
1983 Album Ranked as 'One of the Best Debut Albums of All Time' Stands the Test of Time
Rolling Stone has placed R.E.M.'s 1983 debut album Murmur among the ten best debut records of all time, underscoring its enduring influence. The album, recorded at Charlotte’s Reflection Studios after the band swapped producers, initially sold roughly 200,000 copies but...
The Last Ship Review: Sting Performs His ‘Deeply Personal’ Musical in Brisbane
Sting’s autobiographical musical *The Last Ship* opens at Brisbane’s Glasshouse Theatre, where he also performs the lead role of foreman Jackie White. The production, refreshed with a new book by Barney Norris and Lorne Campbell, tightens the narrative around the...
Ninajirachi, Ecca Vandal & More Aussie Acts Take Over Coachella 2026
Australian artists dominated several Coachella 2026 stages, with electronic star Ninajirachi unveiling a new Porter Robinson collaboration and Ecca Vandal showcasing tracks from her forthcoming album. Punk‑hip‑hop hybrid The Chats and indie‑pop duo Royel Otis also delivered memorable sets, while...
Eurovision 2026: Portugal
Portugal’s entry for Eurovision 2026 is the quintet Bandidos do Cante performing the song “Rosa.” The group fuses UNESCO‑listed Cante Alentejano, a traditional Alentejo vocal style, with modern pop arrangements. Their debut single “Amigos Coloridos” quickly became the most‑played track...
Fans Choose KATSEYE’s ‘Pinky Up’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
KATSEYE’s hyper‑pop single “Pinky Up” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing 50% of the vote despite competition from Lady Gaga, The Strokes and other new releases. The track marks the group’s first release while member Manon is on hiatus and...
Justin Bieber’s Low-Key Coachella Performance Fuels Sexism Debate
Justin Bieber delivered a stripped‑down, 30‑minute Coachella set that sparked a heated social‑media debate about gender bias. Critics labeled the performance lazy compared to Sabrina Carpenter’s theatrical show, while many fans praised its intimate, nostalgic vibe. The backlash highlighted a...
On This Day 51 Years Ago, This Glam-Rock Legend Announced His Retirement—Again: “I’ve Rocked My Roll”
On April 12, 1975 David Bowie announced a second retirement, declaring he would quit rock‑n‑roll forever. The statement followed his earlier 1973 retirement of the Ziggy Stardust persona after a sold‑out London show. Despite the dramatic claim, Bowie released the album *Station...
Jimmy Page Recalls the “Astonishing” Studio Session That Ended With a Singer Collapsing on the Floor
In 1964, while working as an EMI session guitarist, Jimmy Page witnessed Shirley Bassey’s grueling recording of the James Bond theme “Goldfinger.” The legendary vocalist was forced to take an exhausting number of takes, even removing her bra to sustain an...
Justin Bieber Takes Coachella Crowd on a Nostalgic YouTube Detour
Justin Bieber turned his Coachella headlining set into a YouTube‑powered nostalgia trip, pulling up early videos like "Baby" and a 64‑million‑view clip of his 2008 "With You" cover. After debuting tracks from his new album Swag II and a duet with...
3 Songs Dolly Parton Wrote That Changed Other Artists’ Careers
Dolly Parton’s songwriting legacy extends beyond her own recordings, with three of her compositions becoming pivotal career milestones for other artists. Whitney Houston’s 1992 rendition of “I Will Always Love You” turned a country ballad into a global pop anthem,...
These 3 Rock Songs From 1970 Have Surprisingly Thought-Provoking Lyrics
A 2026 article spotlights three 1970 rock tracks whose lyrics transcend their era. Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Ray Stevens’s “Everything Is Beautiful,” and Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “The Tears of a Clown” are examined for their...
David Byrne Took Us Home Where ‘Life During Wartime’ Is Bleak, But Coachella Set Offered Hope
David Byrne headlined Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre in April 2026, delivering a theatrical set that merged his latest solo material with Talking Heads classics. Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, he opened with “Everybody Laughs” from ‘Who Is the Sky?’ before moving...
On This Day in 1971, John Denver Released This Official State Anthem of West Virginia (A Place He’d Never Been)
On April 12, 1971 John Denver released “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on his album *Poems, Prayers and Promises*. Although none of the song’s writers had ever set foot in West Virginia, the lyrics reference the state’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah...
Skyla Tylaa Graces KOKO With Amapiano Heaven
South African DJ‑producer Skyla Tylaa sold out London’s iconic KOKO venue on April 10, delivering a genre‑spanning set that fused amapiano, afrobeat, afro‑house and 3‑step. The night opened with Kamo and Lulaz, progressed through AB Dollars and Philou, and continued into the...
Hamdi Announces Anywhere & Everywhere Tour for North America
Electronic producer Hamdi announced the "Anywhere & Everywhere" tour, hitting key underground venues across North America, including Sound, Good Room, Smoke & Mirrors, Flash and Coda. The shows promise completely unpredictable sets that fuse UK garage, jungle, grime and bass‑heavy...
ARC At The Lake 2026 Lineup: BLOND:ISH, Sasha and More All Summer Long
ARC Music Festival expands with ARC At The Lake, a 17‑event summer residency at Chicago’s Castaways Beach Club through 2026. The roster features house and techno veterans DJ Tennis, OMRI, Sasha, Nick Warren, Deep Dish and emerging acts such as...
5 Acts You Can’t Miss at Lightning in a Bottle 2026
Lightning in a Bottle returns to Bakersfield, California, May 20‑24, 2026, featuring a genre‑spanning lineup. The festival highlights five must‑see acts: UK drum‑and‑bass duo Chase & Status, rising bass artist Alleycvt, Dutch tech‑house specialist Mau P, versatile Canadian duo Zeds Dead...
Coachella Hot Shots: All the Highlights From Weekend One in the Desert
Coachella’s first weekend featured a star‑studded Zoeasis Dinner hosted by Rachel Zoe, attended by influencers Sophia Culpo, Madelyn Cline, Sara Sampaio and Winnie Harlow. The desert festival buzzed with high‑profile brand activations from YSL, Cash App, Heineken, Marc Jacobs and...
Justin Bieber Revives Deez Nuts Meme During Viral $10m Coachella Set
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, earning an estimated $10 million for both weekends. Instead of a high‑production spectacle, he delivered a stripped‑back set that included a live YouTube watch party and the revived “De ez Nuts” meme. Guest appearances from The Kid LAROI, Tems,...
Hail the Sun Share Audiotree Session: Watch
Hail the Sun has released a seven‑song Audiotree session filmed in Chicago, featuring tracks such as “The Drooling Class” and “War Crimes.” The video showcases the band’s evolving post‑hardcore sound and serves as a promotional hook for their current North...
Watch: ALICE COOPER Performs Surprise Cover Of NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' At 2026 'Coopstock' In Phoenix
Alice Cooper surprised fans at his 2026 Coopstock festival in Mesa, Arizona by covering Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The performance, backed by his touring band, was part of a larger benefit concert that also featured John Oates, KISS’s Tommy...
The Metropolitan Opera, Death of Classical, & The Green-Wood Cemetery Present ‘Frida, Diego, and the Day of the Dead’
The Metropolitan Opera will stage Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new work, “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” on May 14. The opera, sung in Spanish and steeped in Día de los Muertos tradition, imagines a reunion between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Death of Classical and Brooklyn’s Green‑Wood Cemetery are co‑hosting a...
40 Years Ago: The Love Story of Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan Begins
Lorrie Morgan first heard Keith Whitley’s voice while singing demos at Acuff‑Rose in 1985, sparking a personal and professional partnership that led to their marriage in November 1986. After Whitley’s tragic death in 1989, Morgan became the driving force behind...
Grace Potter and Joe Bonamassa Join Gov’t Mule at Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Gov’t Mule performed at Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida, featuring guest appearances by Grace Potter and Bonamassa himself. Potter joined the band for a rendition of Stevie Nicks’ “Gold Dust Woman,” while Bonamassa sang Ann Peebles’ “I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home Tonight.” The show is...
Nas Explained Why He Thought Hip-Hop Was Dead 20 Years Ago: ‘Mostly Every Form of American Music Is Dead’
In 2006 Nas released the album *Hip Hop Is Dead*, declaring the genre dead because commercial interests had eclipsed artistic integrity. He argued that record‑company profit motives, not just rappers, were exploiting hip‑hop and all American music. Nas linked the...