Watch Arlo Parks Cover PinkPantheress’ ‘Stateside’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge
Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, covering PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” and debuting her new single “2SIDED.” The performance coincides with the release of her album *Ambiguous Desire*, positioning the track as the album’s lead single. “Stateside” has resurfaced after figure‑skater Alyssa Liu used the Zara Larsson remix at the Olympic Exhibition Gala, boosting its streaming profile. Parks’ session leverages the Live Lounge’s massive audience to amplify both her own work and PinkPantheress’ track.
Fcukers Have Shared a ‘Butterflies’ Video Ahead of Their Harry Styles Support Dates
New York‑based indie duo Fcukers has dropped the official video for “Butterflies,” a track from their debut album Ö produced by Kenny Beats with input from 100 Gecs. The pair is midway through a headline tour that began in San Diego and...
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Scores a Seventh Week at UK Number 1
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s re‑worked single “Rein Me In” has logged a seventh non‑consecutive week at the top of the UK Singles Chart, making it the longest‑running number‑one of 2026 so far. The track originally appeared on Fender’s Mercury‑Prize‑winning...
Tour News: Jejune, Purity Ring, Bibi Club, Mosswood Meltdown, Khemmis, The Body / BIG|BRAVE, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a wave of spring‑summer live music announcements. Purity Ring kicks off a North American run from Sacramento on April 17 through Anchorage on May 28, while Jejune returns for its first U.S. shows in 25...
Opera Lafayette to Present ‘New Woman’ with Lauren Snouffer
Opera Lafayette will stage “New Woman,” a reinterpretation of the Classical era that juxtaposes the polished castrato repertoire with the powerful voices of women who challenged tradition. The concert features soprano Lauren Snouffer in Ralph Rucci couture, works by Gluck and J.C. Bach,...
Artist of the Week: Amina Edris
The Metropolitan Opera is reviving its classic staging of “La Bohème,” featuring Egyptian‑Kiwi soprano Amina Edris in her Met debut as Musetta. Edris, who has performed at major houses such as Opéra Comique and Staatsoper Berlin, describes the engagement as a personal honor and...
Coachella 2026: How To Watch Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G & More
Coachella 2026 launches Friday, delivering two weekends of music at Indio’s Empire Polo Club. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter on Friday, Justin Bieber on Saturday, and Karol G on Sunday, supported by a mix of pop, rock, EDM and Latin acts. All...
Backstreet Boys’ Ex Manager Admits to Undermining Band to Help ‘NSYNC: ‘I’m Going to Turn All My Guns Against You’
Veteran manager Johnny Wright confessed in the Investigation Discovery docuseries "Boy Band Confidential" that he deliberately undermined the Backstreet Boys to elevate ‘NSYNC during the late‑1990s boy‑band rivalry. He swapped stadium dates for arena shows, booked ‘NSYNC at the American...
What’s Olivia Rodrigo-Ing On?
Olivia Rodrigo is set to drop her third studio album, *You Seem Sad for a Girl So in Love*, on June 12, 2026. The record marks a stark aesthetic shift from the purple‑themed pop of *Sour* and *Guts* toward a darker,...
“In Constant Motion for Its Own Sake” — the Met’s New “Tristan”
Conrad L. Osborne delivers a scathing review of Yuvan Sharon’s new Met production of Tristan und Isolde, calling its high‑tech staging a symbol of a world in constant motion without focus. Despite the critique, the production has garnered notable acclaim, raising questions...
Marshmello & Thomas Rhett Team Up For ‘Where We Go’ Single
Marshmello and country star Thomas Rhett have released a new single titled “Where We Go.” The track joins Marshmello’s growing catalog of country‑EDM collaborations, which previously featured artists like Jelly Roll, Hudson Westbrook and Kane Brown. Rhett is promoting the...
Country Songs That Were Inspired By Space
The Townsquare Media piece spotlights a niche list of country tracks that draw lyrical inspiration from space, from Tracy Lawrence’s “Stars Over Texas” to Kenny Rogers’ sci‑fi‑flavored “Planet Texas.” Published as Artemis II heads toward the Moon, the article uses the...
Country Songs That Were Inspired By Space
The piece spotlights a niche catalog of country songs that reference the cosmos, from Jon Pardi’s reflective “Starlight” to Kenny Rogers’s whimsical “Planet Texas.” It ties the list to the contemporary buzz around NASA’s Artemis II mission, suggesting a soundtrack for...
Starting Tonight: Watch Goose Spring Tour 2026 Nugs Livestreams
Goose begins its 2026 Spring Tour tonight in Asheville, North Carolina, with the concert streamed live on nugs. The nugs platform will broadcast the band’s performances in Birmingham, multiple Florida venues, New Orleans and three Texas cities, offering both live and...
4 Rappers You Have to See Perform at Coachella in 2026
VICE’s Noisey spotlights four hip‑hop acts worth catching at Coachella 2026, amid a lineup dominated by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. Young Thug opens the main stage with a 50‑minute set that will blend tracks from his new...
Relix Staff Picks – April 10: My New Band Believe, Sierra Hull, Gregg Allman Band, Brown Horse, Prism Shores and...
Relix released its weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated with Qobuz’s high‑resolution streaming, spotlighting a range of new releases. The centerpiece is My New Band Believe’s ambitious debut, recorded in 11 London studios and featuring 23 string instruments, five drummers and...
Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died at 68 from prostate cancer, ending the life of a hip‑hop pioneer who transformed a Bronx street gang into the Universal Zulu Nation. His 1970s block‑party DJing and the 1984 “Planet Rock” sound helped launch...
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin to Bring Stygian Bough on Tour Through North America
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin are embarking on a 24‑date North American tour this spring to promote their collaborative album *Stygian Bough, Vol. II*, which debuted in November 2025. The itinerary runs from May 27 in St. Louis to June...
Willow Avalon Previews ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’ Album With ‘Cardinal Sin’ Featuring Jason Isbell
Singer‑songwriter Willow Avalon has released the lead single “Cardinal Sin,” a duet with acclaimed Americana star Jason Isbell, as a preview of her upcoming album Pink Pocket Pistol. The album, slated for June 26, 2026 via Atlantic Outpost/Assemble Sound, follows her 2025 debut...
How to Watch Coachella 2026 at Home: Schedule, Start Times and More
Coachella 2026 will take place over two consecutive weekends, April 10‑12 and April 17‑19, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival will be livestreamed on YouTube, with separate feeds for seven stages, and a dedicated mobile app...
Rolo Tomassi Upload “Tempest” Music Video, ‘In The Echoes of All Dreams’ Now Available in Vinyl
British mathcore outfit Rolo Tomassi dropped the official video for “Tempest” and simultaneously issued a vinyl edition of their EP *In The Echoes Of All Dreams*. The EP, first released digitally after the band’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations in late 2025, is...
Dogs In A Pile & Natalie Brooke Close Joint Run With Sit-In Swap
Dogs In A Pile and Natalie Brooke wrapped their spring joint run at Mr. Smalls Theatre near Pittsburgh, trading sit‑in performances that highlighted Phish, Grateful Dead and Doobie Brothers covers. Natalie Brooke opened with “HANDS,” a track from her 2025...
Blackstreet To Kick Off Summer Run With ‘Global Pass’: 3 Shows In 3 Days Across 3 Continents
R&B legends Blackstreet announced a three‑day "Global Pass" kickoff, performing in Casablanca, Morocco on June 18, London’s O2 Arena on June 19 alongside TLC and Jodeci, and Dallas‑Fort Worth’s Freedom Vibes Juneteenth Festival on June 20. The rapid‑fire run spans three continents and...
56 Years Ago Today, an Indecent Proposal Led to Jim Morrison Being Yanked Offstage by Doors Bandmate
On April 10, 1970, The Doors’ Boston concert descended into chaos when a power cut left Jim Morrison’s microphone on while he was heavily intoxicated. Morrison launched a profanity‑filled tirade, threatened to expose his genitals, and had to be physically...
Osiris Media Re-Releases ‘After Midnight,’ the Definitive Podcast on Phish’s Big Cypress
Osiris Media announced the re‑release of “After Midnight,” a five‑episode podcast that chronicles Phish’s iconic 1999 Big Cypress festival. Hosted by music journalist Jesse Jarnow, the series originally aired in 2019 and runs over five hours, blending interviews with band members,...
The Weeknd Reveals How His First Crush Helped Him Make His Groundbreaking Debut Mixtape
The Weeknd disclosed that his early love of anime, from Sailor Moon to Samurai Champloo, directly shaped his debut mixtape House of Balloons. He explained that the series’ blend of hip‑hop beats by Nujabes and visual storytelling inspired tracks like “The Morning”...
Hard Working Americans Share 2013 Recording Of Gil Scott-Heron’s ‘Work For Peace’
Hard Working Americans released a 2013 recording of Gil Scott‑Heron’s protest anthem “Work For Peace (The Military & The Monetary)” to digital platforms. The track was originally the B‑side of the band’s Record Store Day Black Friday single and was captured during their...
Atreyu Tap Max Cavalera for Latest Single “Children of Light”
Atreyu announced the upcoming release of their ninth studio album, *The End Is Not the End*, slated for April 24 on Spinefarm Records. The band dropped the second single, “Children of Light,” which features a guest vocal from metal legend...
Lady Gaga and Doechii Have Teamed up for ‘Runway’ From The Devil Wears Prada 2
Pop megastar Lady Gaga and rising rapper Doechii have teamed up for “Runway,” a new single that will appear on the soundtrack of *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, slated for release on May 1, 2026. The track boasts an all‑star production roster that includes...
Listen: Maggie Rose Previews New LP ‘Half Moon’ with Single “Red Shoes”
Maggie Rose announced her next studio album, Half Moon, slated for release on August 14, 2026. The rollout begins with the lead single “Red Shoes,” a upbeat anthem co‑written with Lawrence Rothman and Daniel Tashian. Rose describes the track as...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Revive “American Land” And “Two Hearts” In Los Angeles
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band wrapped the first multi‑night leg of their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, debuting two songs—“Two Hearts” and “American Land.” The three‑hour set, featuring guest guitarist Tom Morello, continued...
A Day To Remember Announce Cruise ‘Big Old Boat Show’
A Day To Remember has unveiled the “Big Old Boat Show” cruise, sailing April 28‑May 2, 2027 from Miami to Nassau. The five‑day event will feature two exclusive ADTR performances and a lineup that includes Knocked Loose, The Devil Wears Prada, Dying Wish,...
Music This Week: Shreya Ghoshal’s The All Hearts Tour – Live
Shreya Ghoshal released *The All Hearts Tour – Live*, a nine‑track live album that marks the first time in roughly three decades a female Indian playback singer has issued a live recording. The album showcases re‑imagined versions of her film...
Review: A George Lewis Premiere at the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic presented a diverse program at David Geffen Hall, featuring works by Barber, Stravinsky, Floyd, Ives, and the world premiere of a new composition by George Lewis, a trombonist and computer‑music pioneer. Conductor Kwamé Ryan made his...
Nxdia Has Detailed New EP ‘Lovemesick’, a Collection of Dark Love Songs
Egyptian‑Sudanese artist Nxdia announced a four‑track EP titled Lovemesick, set for release on 24 April. The collection blends English and Arabic lyrics to portray toxic love and heartbreak, which the artist calls “dark love songs with even darker endings.” Nxdia will...
Royel Otis Have Shared ‘Sweet Hallelujah’, a Bittersweet Goodbye in Song Form
Australian duo Royel Otis dropped their first new song since 2025, "Sweet Hallelujah," a bittersweet farewell track produced by Shawn Everett, whose résumé includes Julian Casablancas and The War on Drugs. The single debuts ahead of the band’s inaugural Coachella performance, where they will...
Castle Rat Release “Siren” Music Video Ahead of Tour with Dethklok and Amon Amarth
Castle Rat has released a new music video for the track “Siren” ahead of its upcoming Amonklok Conquest Tour, where it will share the stage with metal heavyweights Dethklok and Amon Amarth. The video supports the band’s recently issued album...
Miami Band The Goods Reuniting For One Night Only At Mandelstam Theater
Miami’s iconic rock quartet The Goods will take the stage for the first time since disbanding in 1999, delivering a one‑night‑only performance at South Miami’s Mandelstam Theater on April 25. The show celebrates the debut of their new documentary, “Love...
Scustin Have Shared ‘Scustinism’, a New Single About Reclaiming Irish Identity
Irish post‑punk band Scustin has released “Scustinism,” a new single that serves as a manifesto on Irish identity. The track, produced by veteran Richie Kennedy—who has worked with Interpol, The Murder Capital and others—will appear on the forthcoming EP “The...
Kelela's "Idea 1" & 10 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s Soundcheck roundup spotlights 11 new tracks released this week, ranging from Kelela’s genre‑bending "Idea 1" to Kehlani’s R&B‑hip‑hop crossover featuring Missy Elliott. The list blends established names like Lykke Li and Laufey with rising acts such as Katseye, who are...
Gucci Mane Unleashes Diss Track After Alleged Kidnapping by Pooh Shiesty
Gucci Mane has released a new diss track titled “Crash Dummy,” produced by Zaytoven, in response to an alleged kidnapping and robbery by his 1017‑label artist Pooh Shiesty. The song contains veiled references to the incident without naming Shiesty directly. Federal authorities have...
Pregnant Detroit Rapper Siditty Shot & Killed, Family Alleges Targeted Attack
Detroit rapper Siditty, real name Qualeisha Barnes, was fatally shot in Atlanta on April 9 while 14 weeks pregnant. Police responded to a vehicle at 1:23 a.m., finding her with multiple gunshot wounds to the face and pronouncing her dead on...
How Following Raye’s Vision Led to a Career High Debut With ‘This Music May Contain Hope’
British singer‑songwriter Raye, now an independent artist with Human Re Sources, saw her second album *THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE* debut at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single “Where Is My Husband?” entered the Hot 100 at No. 11,...
Listen to Alabama Shakes’ New Protest Song “American Dream”
Alabama Shakes unveiled a new protest anthem titled “American Dream,” addressing gun violence, abortion rights, climate change, the wage gap, and President Donald Trump’s White House renovations. Frontwoman Brittany Howard called the track a "snapshot of what we’re living through...
Wack 100 Refuses To Believe Gucci Mane Snitched On Pooh Shiesty On “Crash Dummy”
Hip‑hop manager Wack 100 publicly rejected claims that Gucci Mane snitched on Pooh Shiesty in the rapper’s new diss track “Crash Dummy.” During a livestream with DJ Akademiks, Wack argued that lyrical content is artistic expression and not evidence of a police statement, despite...
Full Album Stream: Evil Warriors – “Evil Warriors”
German black‑metal outfit Evil Warriors has released a self‑titled album that blends raw aggression with atmospheric foreboding. The five‑track record draws from the sounds of Kampfar, Watain, Antaeus and 1349 while forging a distinct identity. Recorded primarily from live takes...
Purity Ring Unveil New Song “Lemonlime” Ahead of Spring Tour: Stream
Purity Ring has dropped a new single titled “lemonlime,” recorded during the sessions for their self‑titled 2025 album. The track serves as a promotional lead‑in to the band’s 2026 “Place of My Own” tour, which will cover North America, Europe,...
BTS at AT&T Stadium: How to Get Tickets for Their Sold-Out Texas Shows
South Korean boy band BTS will headline two consecutive concerts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on August 15‑16, 2026 as part of their ARIRANG World Tour. The 80,000‑seat venue sold out during the initial ticket release in January, making...
Spirit Adrift Surprise Release Sixth and Final Album Infinite Illumination: Stream
American doom‑metal outfit Spirit Adrift surprise‑dropped its sixth and final record, Infinite Illumination, on April 10 2026 via independent label 20 Buck Spin. The album revisits the bleak, doom‑heavy style of their 2011 debut Chained to Oblivion, closing a decade‑long career that had recently...
Surprise: Spirit Adrift Released Their Final Album ‘Infinite Illumination’
Spirit Adrift surprised fans by releasing their sixth and final album, Infinite Illumination, on 20 Buck Spin just hours after their farewell show on March 20. The record, described as their most ambitious and crushing work, caps a decade‑long run...