ANTHRAX To Debut New Track "It's For The Kids" On Friday
Thrash legends Anthrax will drop their first new music in more than ten years with the single “It’s for the Kids” on May 15. The track serves as the lead single for their forthcoming album *Cursum Perficio*, slated for a September 18 release and produced by longtime collaborator Jay Ruston. The band cites a Marilyn Monroe plaque as inspiration for the album title, emphasizing a “very New York” sound and consistent song quality. Anthrax will support the release with a three‑month European tour beginning late May, followed by U.S. dates in September.
What Is the Drama Between Eli and Taylor Swift?
Emerging pop artist Eli ignited a social‑media firestorm by posting a TikTok that declared “Taylor Swift will never be trans,” a jab that quickly went viral. The clip arrived amid promotion for her debut album Stage Girl and was followed by similar provocations...
Maya Hawke Has Learned What Love Really Is
Maya Hawke, 27‑year‑old singer‑actor, is set to release her fourth album, “Maitreya Corso,” in mid‑May 2026. The folk‑pop record, co‑produced with husband Christian Lee Hutson—known for work with Phoebe Bridgers—explores love and art. Hawke says this rollout is designed to be enjoyable, a shift...
Tiffany Day Is Going On Tour With Glaive
Tiffany Day, the singer‑songwriter‑producer behind the hit "American Girl," is joining pop‑punk star Glaive on the North American leg of his God Save The Three tour. She will share the opening slot with Wales‑based producer Kurtains, kicking off on September...
In Wake of Spotify “Verified,” Artist Stream Counts Plummet … Sometimes
Spotify launched a "Verified" badge this month to label human‑created music and separate it from AI‑generated tracks. The authenticity criteria require at least 10,000 monthly listeners, 1,000 followers, and verified social signals such as concert dates and merchandise. Shortly after...
4 90s Alt-Rock Bands Who Sound Just As Good Today As They Did In Their Prime
Four seminal 90s alt‑rock bands—Candlebox, Everclear, Foo Fighters and Radiohead—continue to release and perform material that measures up to their classic era. Candlebox’s 2023 record *The Long Goodbye* is hailed as a top‑three album, while Everclear’s 2022 single “Year of...
Korea National Opera to Host ‘Museum Opera Gala II’ at National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
The Korea National Opera will stage “Museum Opera Gala II” on May 20 at Seoul’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, pairing a classic operatic program with Damien Hirst’s installation art. Headliners include soprano Yoon Sang‑ah, mezzo‑soprano Kim Jung‑mi, tenor Kim...
Just Dance "Wonder Tales Music Pack" Launches May 12th, 2026
Ubisoft Paris Studio is releasing the Wonder Tales Music Pack for Just Dance on May 12, 2026. The pack adds six themed tracks—including songs by Kehlani, Ashnikko, and Loreen—to the Just Dance 2026 Edition on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Players...
GENE HOGLAN (DARK ANGEL) On Grunge Owing A Debt To Thrash Metal: "Thrash Influenced Everything That Came After It"
Gene Hoglan, the legendary drummer of Dark Angel, explained that thrash metal was an unintentional rebellion against the polished hair‑metal of the 1980s. He noted that the scene’s raw aggression resonated with listeners tired of superficial rock, and that thrash...
Niall Horan Announces ‘Dinner Party Live On Tour’ North America 2027 Dates
Irish singer‑songwriter Niall Horan has unveiled the North American leg of his "Dinner Party Live On Tour," slated for March‑May 2027. The tour supports his fourth studio album, Dinner Party, which drops on June 5, 2026 via Capitol Records. Live...
47th Blues Music Awards Celebrates Tedeschi Trucks Band, Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and More
The Blues Foundation held its 47th Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis on May 7, presenting 26 honors to both legacy acts and emerging talent. Ronnie Baker Brooks was named B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, while D.K. Harrell captured Album of the Year...
The Polish Composers Pushing the Boundaries of Classical Music
Polish composers from the Tricity region are redefining classical music by blending cinematic, ambient, and electronic elements. Artists such as Hania Rani, Stefan Wesołowski, Dobrawa Czocher and Olga Anna Markowska draw on the Baltic sea, forests and historic memory, releasing albums on labels ranging from...
Kenny Whitmire Signs New Deal with MCA – Readies Debut EP
Kenny Whitmire, a rising neotraditional country singer, has inked a record deal with MCA Records. The partnership will launch his debut EP, Fool In A King Size Bed, slated for release on June 12, 2026. The seven‑track collection blends six previously...
John Prine 80th Birthday Tribute Concert Announced
A tribute concert titled "Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine" will be held on October 8 at Chicago’s historic Chicago Theatre to mark what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. The event assembles a star‑studded lineup—including John C. Reilly, Margo...
Ebbb, Bricknasty, Max Baby & More Join Bill for Poland’s BitterSweet Festival
Poland’s BitterSweet Festival has expanded its roster, adding ten new acts including Ebbb, Bricknasty and Max Baby to the newly created Next Stage. The three‑day event, set for August 13‑15 in Poznań’s Cytadela Park, will also feature headliners Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and...
Brad Paisley Releases New Tour Dates And Music
Grammy‑winner Brad Paisley launched the first installment of his "Tacklebox" project, debuting the new single “Fallin.’” and promising weekly releases drawn from a vault of unreleased 1990s‑era songs and fresh tracks inspired by legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait....
Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Solo Concert in Three Years
Phoebe Bridgers returned to the stage for her first solo concert in three years on May 8 in Roswell, New Mexico, where she performed a mix of classics and three brand‑new songs. The intimate show required attendees to lock away their...
Track Premiere: Godless – ‘Numenlagneia’
Chilean death‑metal veterans Godless have unveiled the new track “Numenlagneia” as a preview for their upcoming album *Adversus Parousia*, slated for release on June 6 via Nuclear Winter Records. The song channels a dark, aggressive sound reminiscent of Incantation, Immolation and...
Every 2026 Eurovision Entry, Ranked
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna faces unprecedented controversy as Israel's continued participation triggers the largest boycott since 1970, with five countries pulling out. Despite the withdrawals, 35 nations—including returning entries from Moldova, Bulgaria, and Romania—will perform across two semi‑finals and a...
Dove Ellis, BB Trickz & More Join Bill for Tyler The Creator’s All Points East Double-Header
All Points East will host a Tyler The Creator double‑header on August 28‑29, 2026, expanding the bill with newcomers such as Dove Ellis, BB Trickz, Liim and Ledbyher. The Friday show features Turnstile, Vince Staples and Jean Dawson, while Saturday...
Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Orchestra Concert Announced
Kadokawa announced a Danganronpa 15th‑anniversary orchestra concert in Shibuya, Tokyo, slated for August 11, 2026. The event, titled “Melodies of Hope and Despair,” will feature the Heartbeat Symphony, conductor Kento Takeuchi, and voice talent Megumi Ogata, with composer Masafumi Takada...
15 Underrated Albums of the 1990s
The article lists fifteen 1990s albums that critics and year‑end lists frequently overlook, ranging from Placebo’s *Without You I’m Nothing* to En Vogue’s *Funky Divas*. It highlights how gender bias, commercial expectations, and shifting genre trends cause quality records—such as...
Nagoya’s Electronic Scene Is Hiding in Plain Sight
London label Wisdom Teeth’s recent compilation "nagoyaka na kaze" shines a light on Nagoya’s underground electronic scene, featuring producer abentis and a roster of local talent. The project emerged from a 2021 Twitter exchange that linked Nagoya’s field recordings to...
And Also the Trees Dig Into Their Deeply-Rooted Art
And Also the Trees, the English post‑punk/gothic rock duo, have issued their 17th studio album, *The Devil’s Door*, which may serve as the closing chapter of their 47‑year career. The record leans heavily on tremolo‑laden guitars, Euro‑blues textures and atmospheric...
Vedang Raina Pens Heartfelt Note for Imtiaz Ali, A. R. Rahman and Irshad Kamil After ‘Maskara’ Releases: “Grateful Beyond Imagination”
Actor Vedang Raina’s rendition of “Maskara” from Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film “Main Vaapas Aaunga” has resonated with audiences for its soft romantic tone. Raina posted a behind‑the‑scenes video and a heartfelt Instagram note thanking director Imtiaz Ali, composer A.R. Rahman...
‘Using His Terminator Voice, Arnie Said: “Your Song. Give It to Me. Now”’: Bad to the Bone’s Creation – and...
The Guardian profile details how George Thorogood, once a blues‑cover act, pivoted after touring with the Rolling Stones to write the iconic riff‑driven anthem “Bad to the Bone.” Inspired by the Stones’ “Start Me Up” and a tongue‑in‑cheek “Terminator” demand for a...
Miss Grit Creates Hallucinatory Electro From the Soul
Miss Grit, the project of Korean‑American musician Margaret Sohn, releases the album *Under My Umbrella* after a grueling tour for *Follow the Cyborg*. The new record abandons the cyborg persona in favor of raw, hallucinatory electronic soundscapes that blend synth‑wave,...
Blood Countess Create a Generic Black Metal Masterpiece
Blood Countess releases *Imperatrix Sanguinis*, a second‑wave black metal album that leans heavily on raw tremolo riffs while sprinkling thrash‑style chugs. The record revisits classic Bathory‑inspired themes, narrated from Countess Bathory’s daughter, Anna Nádasdy, adding a fresh lyrical angle. Production...
Songwriters Sue HYBE, NewJeans, Claiming Elements of ‘How Sweet’ Were Taken From Their Rejected Demo
Four Los Angeles‑based songwriters have filed a copyright lawsuit in federal court against HYBE, its NewJeans unit ADOR, the creative agency BANA and even Coca‑Cola, alleging that the K‑pop group’s 2024 single “How Sweet” incorporates the topline of their rejected...
The Assembly – Album by E-40, Cousin Fik, and Hitta Slim
West Coast rap icon E‑40 has launched a new trio called The Assembly with California rappers Cousin Fik and Hitta Slim. The group released a self‑titled debut album on May 8, 2026, featuring ten tracks and no guest appearances. The record showcases...
Sparta Announce UK/EU Headline Tour
Sparta, the Texas‑based alt‑rock band, announced a 15‑date headline tour across the UK and Europe for October 2026, with fellow act Hammok opening every show. The tour follows the May 29 release of their sixth studio album, Cut A Silhouette, on...
Trippers & Askers – Tried To Do’s
Jay Hammond’s sophomore Trippers & Askers record, Tried To Do’s, drops May 8, 2026 on Sleepy Cat Records. The album pivots toward a quieter, song‑centric folk sound while retaining the experimental edge of his 2021 release Acorn. Written amid profound personal loss...
IQ 144 Out Now: Behind Olivia Dean’s Arena Coup, Giddings on 50 Years, Swiss Market Report
IQ Magazine’s 144th issue arrives with a deep dive into Olivia Dean’s breakthrough arena headline tour, illustrating how instinct and rule‑breaking can catapult a pop artist to large‑scale venues. The edition also honors John Giddings’ five‑decade career, offering his perspective...
Joe Budden Gets Hilarious Response After Asking If Drake Will Diss Him On “ICEMAN”
Joe Budden used his podcast to ask whether Drake will take a shot at him on the upcoming album “ICEMAN.” His co‑hosts responded with a unanimous, tongue‑in‑cheek “Yes,” sparking laughter and further speculation. The album, slated for May 15, remains shrouded...
Billy Corgan Announces ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’ 2026 UK and European Shows Celebrating the Smashing Pumpkins...
Billy Corgan is taking his operatic reinterpretation of the Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to the UK and Europe in September 2026. The show pairs the frontman with a 60‑piece orchestra, Grammy‑nominated conductor James Lowe, and costumes by House of Gilles....
The Weekend Unveils Dates For Asian Final Leg Of His “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour
The Weeknd announced the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour, slated to run from September 20 in Tokyo to November 4 in Kuala Lumpur. The schedule includes stops in Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong and other...
Beatles Hamburg Drama From ‘Succession’ Writer Starts Production in Germany
Filming has started on the BBC's six‑part drama "Hamburg Days," which dramatizes the Beatles' formative years in early‑1960s Hamburg. The series is written by "Succession" creator Jamie Carragher and directed by Christian Schwochow and Laura Lackmann, with production split between...
Michael Jackson Biopic Passes $500 Million at Global Box Office – as Sony Music Reaps Streaming Windfall From Catalog Stake
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has amassed $577 million worldwide in three weekends, becoming the highest‑grossing music biopic domestically and the second ever to top $500 million. Its release triggered a 95% surge in streams of Jackson’s catalog, adding five million monthly...
The Weeknd Announces Final Leg of ‘After Hours’ World Stadium Tour with Asia Dates
The Weeknd has added the final leg of his "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour, covering six Asian cities from September 20 in Tokyo to November 4 in Kuala Lumpur. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the leg...
Watch Former Arch Enemy Singer Alissa White-Gluz Make Her Debut with Power Metal Heavyweights Dragonforce as Frontman Marc Hudson Misses...
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White‑Gluz made her live debut with power‑metal giants Dragonforce on May 9 at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, stepping in after frontman Marc Hudson withdrew due to tinnitus. The band delivered a high‑energy set featuring...
Is the ‘American Idol’ 2026 Finale Airing Live Tonight (May 11)?
The season finale of *American Idol* airs tonight, May 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The episode features a star‑studded lineup including Alicia Keys as guest mentor, plus performances by Mötley Crüe, Jason Mraz, Nelly and others. The competition narrows to...
CLASH Returns To The Great Escape
British music platform CLASH will host a two‑stage takeover at Patterns during The Great Escape festival in Brighton on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Downstairs stage will feature acts such as Really Good Time, Clothesline From Hell and South Korean...
Remembering When Ringo Starr Got His First Songwriting Credit With The Beatles in 1965
Ringo Starr earned his first Beatles songwriting credit in 1965 with “What Goes On,” a track on Rubber Soul co‑written with John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The song originated from a 1963 Lennon demo that was revived and fleshed out...
Scene Queen Drops Deliciously Heavy New Single ‘Tracksuit’
Scene Queen has dropped “Tracksuit,” her heaviest single to date, mixing aggressive riffs with her trademark sardonic humor. The track riffs on Y2K fashion and betrayal, positioning the song as a chaotic narrative from a stolen tracksuit to a murder‑themed...
BST Hyde Park Has Unveiled the Stacked Support Line-Ups for Lewis Capaldi’s Summer Headline Shows
London’s BST Hyde Park announced the full support line‑ups for Lewis Capaldi’s two‑night headline run on July 11‑12, 2026. The Scottish singer will be joined by Conan Gray, Jacob Alon and Absolutely on both evenings, with a distinct roster of...
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express – Ranjha
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express have released their long‑awaited follow‑up album, Ranjha, on May 8, 2026 via World Circuit Records. The record was recorded in Greenwood’s Oxford studio with the same ensemble that created the 2015 Junun project,...
Max Cooper Releases New ‘Feeling Is Structure’
Max Cooper has released his new album “Feeling Is Structure” on his Mesh imprint, a project born from a custom performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The record explores how architecture and other physical structures shape emotional experience, translating the...
London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum
Apple Corps announced that 3 Savile Row – the former Beatles headquarters where the band recorded “Let It Be” and delivered its final rooftop performance in 1969 – will be transformed into a public museum opening next year. The venue will showcase seven...
Any Young Mechanic Share New Song ‘Captain And Compass’
Australian indie‑folk band Any Young Mechanic released the new single “Captain And Compass” as a final preview of their upcoming album The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot, scheduled for June 5. The track blends sun‑kissed songwriting with Appalachian folk, delivering...
Keli Holiday Says U.S. Entry Was Revoked Mid-Tour, Forcing Cancellation of New York Show
Australian singer Keli Holiday, the solo project of Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde, was denied re‑entry into the United States at the Canada‑U.S. border despite holding a valid visa, forcing the cancellation of a New York City show and an early...