PinkPantheress Review – Singer Proves She’s Ready for Pop’s A-List at Sensational New York Show
PinkPantheress turned Brooklyn Storehouse into a pop‑culture spectacle, confirming her ascent to A‑list status. The concert combined winking visuals, self‑aware humor and surprise guest appearances, drawing a crowd dressed in Union Jacks and tartan. Critics note her performance reflects a broader shift as viral‑born artists challenge traditional pop formulas. The show also acted as a mini‑festival, spotlighting like‑minded musicians poised for mainstream breakthroughs.
Bruce Allen Given Lifetime Achievement Award At Departure Honours In Toronto
Vancouver‑based manager Bruce Allen, 80, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Departure Honours ceremony in Toronto’s Koerner Hall. Allen’s four‑decade‑plus career includes guiding Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, The Offspring and other multi‑genre acts. The award, presented by FACTOR CEO Meg Symsyk, highlighted his...
RZA Gets Tested On His Knowledge Of Random Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates—There’s A Lot
In a recent appearance on The Adam Friedland Show, Wu‑Tang founder RZA was put on the spot to name the collective’s myriad affiliates. While he instantly recognized figures like Remedy and Warcloud, he admitted he couldn’t recall several obscure names...
AP A-Sides: 10 Songs You Need to Hear
AltPress’s AP A‑sides series released its May 8, 2026 playlist, spotlighting ten tracks that span indie, alternative, and emerging‑genre sounds. The curated list includes songs from Chanpan, Dazy, GILT, Hayley Sakkara, hey, nothing, Jawdropped, Midrift, nightlife, Porches, and RIP Magic. Editors sift through hundreds...
CROSSBREED Plan to Release Cover of EMF'S "Unbelievable"
Florida industrial‑metal duo Crossbreed announced a June 1 release of their cover of EMF’s 1990s hit “Unbelievable.” The track will lead the band’s first album in 17 years, Radiation Therapy, slated for August 4. The project features award‑winning producer Seven Dunbar and...
NUNO BETTENCOURT On EXTREME's Upcoming Seventh LP: 'It's A True Rock And Roll Album, And It's Nonstop'
Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt revealed at Brazil's Monsters Of Rock 2026 that the band is finalizing recordings for their seventh studio album, the follow‑up to 2023’s “Six.” The group has narrowed a pool of roughly 20 tracks, aiming for a...
Latto Reveals She’s Retiring After Her Next Album “Big Mama”
Columbus‑born rapper Latto announced on May 8 via Twitter that her upcoming album "Big Mama," slated for release on May 29, will be her final record before retirement. The declaration has ignited a split reaction, with fans questioning whether the...
Eurovision 2026: Guide
Eurovision 2026 will be staged at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, with Finland topping polls as the favorite to win. SBS will air Semi‑Final 1 on 13 May and Semi‑Final 2 on 15 May, followed by the Grand Final on 17 May, all live at 5:00 am AEST. Australian...
56 Years Ago Today, The Beatles Released Their Final Album, 'Let It Be'
On May 8, 1970 the Beatles issued Let It Be, their final studio album and companion documentary. The record featured hits such as “Get Back,” “Across the Universe,” and the title track, and was the only Beatles project produced by Phil Spector, whose...
Flea Fits Live Debuts Into Opening Show Of 1st Solo Tour In Chicago
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea kicked off his first solo tour in Chicago, debuting material from his newly released album Honora. The Nonesuch Records release blends original songs, jazz‑inflected covers, and Flea’s first‑instrument trumpet work, and the opening night...
Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, Future to Perform at FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies
FIFA announced three separate opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, each staged in the host nations of Mexico, the United States and Canada. The Mexico City event on June 11 will feature Maná, Los Ángeles Azules and South African artist...
MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Is 'Certainly Not Opposed' To Releasing New Solo Music
Chad Gray, frontman of Mudvayne and Hellyeah, launched his solo "30 Years Of Madness" concert series in April 2024, marking his first ever solo shows. He said he isn’t opposed to releasing music under his own name but noted that...
"Extraordinary" Oasis Movie From Peaky Blinders Boss Confirms Release Date
Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, is producing an untitled documentary on British rock icons Oasis. The film, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, will debut in select IMAX venues worldwide on 11 September before moving to Disney+ later in 2026. It...
25 Years Ago, Sum 41 Achieved a Major Milestone That Left the Band’s Frontman Feeling ‘Immediate Embarrassment’
In a 2021 Billboard interview marking the 20th anniversary of *All Killer No Filler*, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley admitted he still feels “immediate embarrassment” about the album’s runaway success. The record, propelled by the chart‑topping singles “Fat Lip” and...
Oasis Documentary, From 'Peaky Blinders' Creator, Finally Gets a Release Date
The iconic British band Oasis will debut an untitled documentary in IMAX theaters on September 11, 2026, followed by a global streaming release on Disney+ and Hulu later that year. The film, written by Steven Knight—renowned for "Peaky Blinders" and...
The Avett Brothers Announce October 2026 Co-Bill With Drive-By Truckers At New Memphis Venue
The Avett Brothers announced a co‑bill with Drive‑By Truckers for October 1, 2026 at Memphis’ brand‑new Grind City Amp, a riverfront venue that seats up to 4,500 for general admission and 3,500 seated. A second joint show follows on October 2 in Tuscaloosa,...
Heavy Song of the Week: Darkthrone Unite Badass Metal and Cerebral Prog on “They Found One of My Graves”
Norwegian metal veterans Darkthrone have dropped the lead single “They Found One of My Graves,” the opening track from their upcoming album Pre‑Historic Metal. The four‑minute song channels late‑70s/early‑80s doom, heavy rock and early speed metal before erupting into a...
Star Fox Switch 2 Soundtrack Songs Already on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added a "Special Release" of ten Star Fox Switch 2 tracks to its Nintendo Music app, available now to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on iOS and Android. The playlist features familiar cues such as the Title Theme, Corneria, and...
Kneecap Lose Out to Michael Jackson in Battle for UK Number One
Irish rap trio Kneecap saw their second album FENIAN top the Official UK Vinyl Albums Chart, but it was eclipsed on the overall UK Albums Chart by Michael Jackson’s 2005 compilation The Essential Michael Jackson. The Jackson resurgence follows the release of the...
Portrayal of Guilt Tell Us About 10 Bands They Listen to While on the Road
Portrayal of Guilt is launching a North American tour to promote their April‑released album …Beginning of the End. The itinerary pairs the band with industrial‑leaning Street Sects and rotating openers such as Taraneh, Halloween, The Infinity Ring and pageninetynine. Ahead of...
Weird Nightmare’s Bandcamp Listening Picks
Weird Nightmare, the solo project of METZ guitarist Alex Edkins, dropped its second album *Hoopla* in spring 2026, a bright, campus‑pop record co‑produced by Spoon’s Jim Eno. The album emphasizes uplifting choruses and nostalgic vibes, supported by a low‑budget rooftop video for...
Rick Ross Just Took His Drake Beef Another Step Forward by Cutting up One of Their Classic Collabs
Rick Ross used his recent Verzuz showdown with French Montana to perform “Aston Martin Music” without Drake’s vocals, publicly confirming the ongoing 2024 feud between the two rappers. Ross announced before the set that he would “minus Drake’s vocals,” prompting...
Kamasi Washington Reveals His Hilariously Late Reaction To Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Shout-Out
Kendrick Lamar name‑dropped jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington in the lyric “Keep a horn on me, that Kamasi” on his new single “Squabble Up.” Washington admitted he didn’t notice the shout‑out until fans flooded his phone with texts after the video...
Bella White at Bowery Ballroom (A Gallery)
Bella White took the stage at New York's Bowery Ballroom on May 8, 2026, delivering new songs from her forthcoming album A Sign In The Weather, slated for release on June 5. The set featured a full band—including Sam Gelband and Gina Leslie—and was...
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Debuts New Material at Rare Intimate Solo Show
Mike D, the surviving Beastie Boy, performed four intimate solo shows in Los Angeles, debuting new material from an upcoming solo album. The cash‑only Plaza Nightclub held about 150 fans, and tickets sold out within a day. Backed by a...
A Definitive Ranking of Every Megadeth Album
Heavy Consequence has published a definitive ranking of all 17 Megadiff studio albums, culminating with the band’s self‑titled release in early 2026. The piece traces Dave Mustaine’s journey from his 1983 dismissal from Metallica to building a thrash‑to‑progressive‑to‑alternative metal powerhouse....
Watch Sonic Distortion Celebrate 1st New Album In 15 Years With Raucous ‘Born To Kill’ On ‘Kimmel’
Social Distortion released its first studio album in 15 years, *Born To Kill*, on Epitaph Records. The band performed the title track on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a high‑profile debut. Produced by frontman Mike Ness and D. Sardy, the 11‑track record...
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Rhino Records to Put on Grateful Dead Tribute Night Honoring 6/11/76 at Boston...
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, partnering with Rhino Records, will host a Grateful Dead 50th‑anniversary tribute on June 11 at Boston’s historic Boch Center Wang Theatre Grand Lobby. The event commemorates the band’s iconic 6/11/76 Boston Music Hall...
ADAM D. Tells Metal Injection Why His Project With Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Vocalist HOWARD JONES Is Delayed
Founding Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz revealed that his Burn Eternal collaboration with former Killswitch frontman Howard Jones is delayed despite the album being fully mixed, mastered and vinyl‑ready. The holdup stems from negotiations with record labels as the industry’s revenue models shift away...
4 Music Videos Inspired by Bob Dylan’s Groundbreaking ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ Visual Art, Filmed on This Day in 1965
On May 8, 1965 Bob Dylan and filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker filmed Dylan holding cue cards for “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” a scene that pre‑dated the modern music video. The iconic alley‑way clip has been repeatedly referenced, inspiring at least four distinct videos across genres....
Out Today: 6LACK Brings Young Thug Into His World on “Ashin’ the Blunt”
6LACK and Young Thug released the single “Ashin’ the Blunt” today, accompanied by a visual, as a preview for 6LACK’s upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, slated for May 22 via LVRN and Interscope. Produced by veteran beat‑makers Oz and Reske,...
MUNA Maps Gets So Hot Fall Tour 2026
Los Angeles‑based pop trio MUNA announced its "Gets So Hot" Fall 2026 tour, timed to promote their newly released album Dancing On The Wall, which dropped on May 8. The itinerary kicks off with a spring run of U.S. and UK shows, then...
Weezer Performs Special NBA Playoffs Edition Of Amazon Music Presents: In the Paint On May 11
Amazon Music announced that Weezer will headline a special NBA Playoffs edition of “In the Paint,” streaming on May 11 after Prime Video’s coverage of the Thunder‑Lakers Game 4. The 45‑minute set, filmed on a regulation LED half‑court in Prime’s...
Opera Holland Park to Present UK Premiere of ‘Tchaikovsky: Child of Glass’
Opera Holland Park will stage the UK premiere of “Tchaikovsky: Child of Glass,” a music‑drama exploring the composer’s life and condemned homosexuality. The three‑night run runs from August 13‑15, 2026 and reunites playwright‑actor Tama Matheson with pianist‑musical director Jayson Gillham, who previously...
EZ Papi Taps Into R&B Nostalgia On Latest Single ‘Naked’
Miami‑born singer‑songwriter EZ Papi has unveiled his new single “Naked,” a velvety R&B slow‑jam infused with Afrobeats rhythms. The track leans heavily on early‑2000s nostalgia while delivering modern production that suits both club settings and late‑night drives. Papi describes the...
Anyways, Disney's Bringing "Wonderwall" To IMAX
Disney announced an untitled Oasis documentary, dubbed “Wonderwall,” will debut in IMAX on September 11 before streaming on Disney+ later in 2026, marking a rare premium‑format music film for the studio. At the same time, Disney‑ABC filed a petition with the...
Goose Begin Second Viva El Gonzo with Special Guests and a Sit-In with The Disco Biscuits
Indie‑jam quartet Goose launched the second annual Viva El Gonzo festival in San José del Cabo, Mexico on May 7. The opening day featured sets by Kitchen Dwellers, Mikaela Davis, Cory Wong and Dogs in a Pile before Goose delivered a two‑set...
The Pedals Step Up With Latest Single ‘Halfway’
The Pedals, a Hertfordshire indie rock band formed in 2022, have released their new single “Halfway.” The track blends big drums and fast‑paced acoustics while exploring the tension between old habits and self‑improvement. The group has recently sold out venues...
Ronnie Wood Opens up About Tribute to Brian Wilson on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’: “The Feeling Came Out Through...
The Rolling Stones announced their new album “Foreign Tongues,” slated for a July 10 release and featuring 14 tracks with guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and others. Guitarist Ronnie Wood disclosed that the record contains a tribute to the late Beach Boys...
Grahame Lesh & Friends Highlight Phil Lesh-Penned Rarities, Debut “Shaman’s Song” At Brooklyn Bowl New York
Grahame Lesh & Friends opened a four‑city East Coast run at Brooklyn Bowl, delivering a two‑set show packed with Phil Lesh rarities and a brand‑new composition, “Shaman’s Song.” The set featured deep cuts from the 2002 *There and Back Again* album,...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Hayley Williams Songs Outside of Paramore
A fan‑driven poll ranked the five best Hayley Williams tracks released outside of Paramore, highlighting songs from her solo project *Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party* (EDAABP) and earlier solo work. The list spotlights “Glum,” “Crystal Clear,” “Dead Horse,” “True...
Psychedelic Furs Cancel Spring & Summer 2026 Tour Dates Due To Serious Medical Issue
The British new‑wave band Psychedelic Furs announced on May 8 that every spring and summer 2026 concert in the United States has been cancelled due to a serious medical issue within the group. The decision eliminates more than thirty scheduled shows,...
Seth Rogen and Jon Stewart Trash Kanye West for ‘Comeback Tour’ After Antisemitic Remarks
Comedians Seth Rogen and Jon Stewart used the Netflix Is a Joke festival to publicly condemn Kanye West’s recent antisemitic comments and his subsequent apology letter in the Wall Street Journal. West claimed his apology was genuine, citing his 2025...
SLEEP TOKEN Releases Instrumental Version Of 'Even In Arcadia' Album
Sleep Token has issued an instrumental edition of its Grammy‑nominated album *Even In Arcadia* to mark the record’s one‑year anniversary. The original album, released May 9, 2025 on RCA Records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and logged 1.2 billion streams worldwide,...
Charli Xcx's "Rock Music" & 10 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s weekly Soundcheck roundup highlights eleven new releases, led by Charli XCX’s genre‑shifting single “Rock Music,” which swaps synth‑pop for punchy guitars and heavy drums. The list also features Lykke Li’s reflective “Happy Now,” Kelela’s sub‑two‑minute industrial track “Linknb,” and Kim Petras’ unexpected...
DEAD POET SOCIETY Share Video for New Single "Sinner Systems"
Dead Poet Society has dropped their first new material since 2024’s album Fission, unveiling the single “Sinner Systems” with a stark, detuned sound and a voyeuristic video. The track was produced by Paul Meany and mixed by Adam Hawkins, emphasizing heavy...
Are Men OK? Actor Jena Malone Genuinely Hopes so on a Beguiling New Album
Jena Malone, the actor‑musician known for roles in *Donnie Darko* and *The Hunger Games*, has released her first album in nine years, *Flowers For Men*. The record blends experimental folk, electronic textures, and heavily processed vocals to examine masculinity and...
Album Review – Ashley McBryde’s “Wild”
Ashley McBryde’s eleventh‑track album *Wild* erupts with hard‑rock guitars, Southern‑rock swagger, and raw lyrical themes centered on sobriety and moral conflict. Produced by John Osborne, the record opens with four aggressive tracks that challenge traditional country radio expectations, while the middle...
ANN WILSON Releases New Single 'Nothing But Love', A Song Written With BURT BACHARACH
Ann Wilson has issued a new single, “Nothing But Love,” co‑written with legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach and recorded for the first time after being shelved since 1999. The release coincides with a music video that pulls never‑seen footage from her forthcoming...
“Rock Music”
Charli XCX’s new single “Rock Music,” a 115‑second burst of overdriven guitars and glitchy pop, doubles as a provocative anthem for creative risk‑taking. The track juxtaposes troll‑like lyrics with earnest advice about physical pain as a catalyst for artistic growth. Critics...