Pictish Trail’s ‘Life Slime’ Is A Curious Account Of Personal Evolution
Scottish singer‑songwriter Pictish Trail has released his new album “Life Slime” on Fire Records/Lost Map. The record leans into psych‑pop influences, channeling The Beta Band’s adolescent energy while chronicling a personal evolution from a breakup to fresh starts. Produced by Mike Lindsay at his Margate studio, the songs were written on the remote Scottish island of Eigg, where the artist has lived for a decade. A UK tour begins in Stirling on April 23, supporting the album’s launch.
Hip-Hop Enters 9 Months Without Hot 100 Top 10 Song Since Drake’s ‘What Did I Miss’
Hip‑hop has gone nine straight months without a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 entry, the last being Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” in July 2025. While chart presence has faded, streaming remains robust; Drake alone amassed 5 billion Spotify streams in 2026, reaching that...
DJ Akademiks Criticizes State of Hip-Hop Without Drake Hits, Questions Kendrick’s Run
DJ Akademiks argues that streaming has turned hip‑hop into background noise, eroding the excitement that once surrounded major releases. He criticizes Kendrick Lamar’s “woke” influence, claiming it has dampened the genre’s party vibe, and alleges that Kendrick’s team manipulates online...
AZ Announces ‘Doe Or Die III’ Via Mass Appeal, Shares New Single “So High”
AZ announced his third installment in the iconic *Doe Or Die* series, *Doe Or Die III*, set for release on May 8, 2026 through Mass Appeal. To mark the launch, he dropped the lead single “So High” featuring MuMu Fresh, now available...
Alabama Shakes Unleash Timely Single ‘American Dream’
Alabama Shakes have dropped a new single titled “American Dream,” a gritty, socially‑charged track that tackles U.S. economic and health crises. Frontwoman Brittany Howard delivers a raw vocal over a brooding bass line, framing the song as a snapshot of...
WARGASM Release New Album ‘Live In London 2025’
British rock duo WARGASM has issued a live album titled “Live In London 2025,” recorded during a phone‑free performance at London’s Outernet in September 2025. The release showcases the band’s high‑octane riffs and crowd‑driven energy, positioning the record as a...
4 Songs John Lennon Wrote For Ringo Starr After The Beatles
After the Beatles broke up, John Lennon contributed four songs to Ringo Starr’s solo catalog, spanning three albums from 1973 to 1976. The tracks – “I’m the Greatest,” “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna,” its reprise, and “Cookin’ (In the...
A Funky Drummer, a Wayward Singer, and Two Durans on Holiday: How The Power Station Crafted Their Biggest Hit
In 1984, Duran Duran members Andy and John Taylor teamed with Chic drummer Tony Thompson and solo star Robert Palmer to create the supergroup The Power Station. Their debut single “Some Like It Hot,” built around Thompson’s thunderous drumming, reached...
Foo Fighters Unveil Thrashing New Track ‘Of All People’
Foo Fighters have released a new single, “Of All People,” as a preview of their upcoming album *Your Favorite Toy*. The track showcases aggressive, caustic riffs while retaining a dance‑floor hook, highlighting Dave Grohl’s confrontational vocal style. The album drops...
Labrinth Not Involved in Euphoria's Third Season
HBO confirmed that Labrinth will not provide music for the third season of *Euphoria* after the London singer‑producer posted a scathing Instagram message criticizing the network and Columbia Records. The show will instead rely on Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer, who was announced...
Marmozets Share Dazzling New Track ‘Cut Back’
British alt‑rock band Marmozets released the synth‑laden single “Cut Back” from their forthcoming album “CO. WAR. DICE.” The track blends 1980s dance‑floor aesthetics with the band’s signature edge, marking a fresh direction eight years after their last record. The album drops on...
Jim Moray – Gallants
Jim Moray’s eighth solo album, Gallants, arrives as his first collection of new material since 2019’s The Outlander. The record weaves centuries‑old ballads with synth‑driven minimalism, orchestral flourishes, and experimental chamber textures, showcasing Moray’s lifelong tension between tradition and modernity....
Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Album ‘Lose Your Self’
Enter Shikari unexpectedly released their ninth studio album, “Lose Your Self,” during an intimate Manchester show on April 9, marking the 20‑year anniversary of their performance at Satan’s Hollow. The band eschewed traditional promotion, offering no singles or pre‑release hype, and...
Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots
Jamaican reggae stalwart Protoje has dropped his seventh studio album, “The Art of Acceptance,” featuring collaborations with Damian and Stephen Marley. The release coincided with the third Lost in Time festival in Kingston, where Grammy‑nominated acts Lila Iké, Jesse Royal and Mortimer...
Holly Humberstone Builds Her Own Fairytale in a Cruel World
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone releases her sophomore album "Cruel World" on April 10, 2026, offering a synth‑driven, optimistic escape from the bleakness of her debut. Drawing on childhood fairy‑tale obsessions and influences from Radiohead to Prince, she crafted roughly 25...
Reissue of the Week: Scritti Politti’s Songs To Remember
Scritti Politti’s 1982 debut *Songs To Remember* has been reissued with a high‑fidelity remaster, spotlighting Green Gartside’s transition from avant‑garde dub‑pop to polished New Pop. The nine‑track LP fuses reggae, jazz, Brit‑funk and early hip‑hop, embodying a manifesto for pop perfection...
Watch Gorillaz Team Up With Sparks To Perform ‘The Happy Dictator’ on ‘Kimmel’
Gorillaz teamed with Sparks to perform “The Happy Dictator” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, promoting their new album *The Mountain*. The record, released Feb. 27 on the Kong label, features a different guest artist on every track, ranging from hip‑hop to Indian classical musicians....
Yasmin Williams Shares Original Score for Documentary ‘Saving Etting Street’
Yasmin Williams has released the original score for the documentary “Saving Etting Street,” which debuted at DOC NYC 2025. The soundtrack, featuring acoustic and 12‑string guitars, piano, kora, synths and upright bass, is now streaming on Bandcamp. The film follows...
Kehlani Taps Missy Elliott for Collaborative Single ‘Back and Forth’
Kehlani has dropped the R&B‑infused single “Back and Forth,” featuring hip‑hop legend Missy Elliott. The track serves as the lead‑off for her self‑titled fifth album, scheduled for release on April 24 through Atlantic Records. Kehlani timed the album launch to coincide...
Sareban Explores Kurdish Rhythmic Traditions on New Single Ayrılık
Worlds Within Worlds, the Sydney‑based label known for Eastern classical releases, has signed Swiss‑born Afghan rubabist Mathieu Clavel’s project Sareban. The label unveiled "Ayrılık," the second single from his debut album Echoes in the Weave, slated for May 8. The track spotlights...
BTS Bring the Hits, Brave Torrents of Rain at Tour Kickoff
BTS launched the Arirang stadium tour at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, performing to roughly 40,000 fans despite torrential rain. The setlist covered most of the new Arirang album alongside signature hits, with elaborate pyrotechnics, lasers and rain‑proof staging. Fans braved...
Roger Waters Fired His Son. Now He’s Looking for a Singer to Front Son’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Roger Waters publicly fired his son Harry from his touring band in 2023, a move that sparked media attention. Harry has since assembled a Pink Floyd tribute act called Legacy, which will showcase the band’s classic era and Waters’ solo...
Melvins & Napalm Death – Savage Imperial Death March
The Melvins and Napalm Death have released a joint album, Savage Imperial Death March, reuniting the 2016 tour lineup of both bands. The record fuses the Melvins’ sludge‑rock heaviness with Napalm Death’s grind‑core aggression, punctuated by tongue‑in‑cheek vocal moments and unexpected...
FISHER’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival Postponed: ‘I’m Really Bummed’
The 2026 edition of Fisher’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival has been postponed after TEG Live cited a severe diesel shortage linked to Iran‑related fuel import disruptions and a broader cost‑of‑living crisis. Australia imports roughly 90% of its fuel, and the...
Radio Free Alice Cover Usher for Like a Version
Australian indie band Radio Free Alice delivered a gritty, guitar‑driven version of Usher’s 2010 hit “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” for Triple J’s iconic Like a Version segment. The reinterpretation swaps glossy dance‑pop production for post‑punk edges, reflecting the group’s signature sound. The band recently...
My New Band Believe
Former Black Midi bassist Cameron Picton releases his solo debut, *My New Band Believe*, a sprawling album that fuses baroque melodies, chamber‑punk arrangements, and singer‑songwriter lyricism. The record was recorded in 29 days across 11 studios and features 22 musicians,...
Coachella Friday Livestream: Sabrina Carpenter, The Xx, KATSEYE & More
Coachella 2026 opened on Friday, April 10, with a full‑day livestream across YouTube and the festival app. Headliners included Sabrina Carpenter, who billed her set as her most ambitious ever, and Anyma debuting the new Æden show. The xx returned...
Arianna Zukerman & Heather Johnson to Headline Nova Linea Musica’s ‘L’dor V’dor’
Nova Linea Musica will stage “L’dor v’dor” on May 6, 2026 at Chicago’s Guarneri Hall, featuring soprano Arianna Zukerman, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, and pianist Jason Wirth. The concert spotlights the legacy of Jewish‑American composers through a program that includes a...
Anitta and Shakira Unite on New Song “Choka Choka”: Stream
Anitta released a new bilingual collaboration with Shakira titled “Choka Choka” ahead of her Saturday Night Live appearance. The track features Anitta singing in Spanish and Shakira in Portuguese, emphasizing a narrative of non‑conformist female empowerment. “Choka Choka” will appear...
Purity Ring Announce First Australian Headline Shows in a Decade
Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring will headline their first Australian shows in a decade, performing at Sydney’s Metro Theatre, Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre, and festival slots in Brisbane and Hobart in June 2026. The tour coincides with the release of...
3% Return with Powerful New Single ‘Welcome 2 Country’
Australian Indigenous collective 3% released the single “Welcome 2 Country” on April 10 via Believe, confronting the modern practice of Welcome to Country ceremonies. The track pairs Nooky and Dallas’s incisive rap verses with guest vocalist Mi‑kaisha’s gospel‑infused chorus, backed by...
Melanie C Shares Club-Ready Anthem ‘Attitude’ Ahead of ‘Sweat’ Album Release
Melanie C released the club‑ready single “Attitude” on April 10, a preview of her forthcoming ninth studio album Sweat, which drops on May 1 via Virgin Music Group. The track channels the confidence and rave‑era energy that defines the album’s dance‑floor focus. Sweat...
3 Groovy Indie Rock Bands With Under 500 Monthly Listeners
VICE spotlights three emerging indie rock acts—Cherry Sucker (302 monthly listeners), Post Sex High (104 listeners) and The Backroom Rumors (360 listeners)—all falling below the 500‑listener threshold on Spotify. Austin‑based Cherry Sucker debuted in 2024 with The Circles EP, delivering...
At 80, Yoshio Suzuki Keeps Chasing the Possibilities of Jazz
Yoshio Suzuki celebrated his 80th birthday with a live performance at Billboard Live Yokohama, leading his five‑member ensemble The Blend. The concert showcased a mix of seasoned veterans like tenor saxophonist Kosuke Mine and younger players, delivering both fiery improvisations...
Annalisa Stroppa Headlines ‘Carmen’ in Piacenza, Modena & Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will headline Bizet’s Carmen at three Italian regional houses—Modena’s Teatro Comunale (April 10‑12), Piacenza’s Teatro Municipale (April 17‑19) and Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri (April 24‑26). The engagement marks Stroppa’s first major tour of the title role, positioning her as a rising...
Rodrigo Carreto Joins Tiben Artists for General Management
Portuguese tenor Rodrigo Carreto has signed with Tiben Artists for general management, adding a high‑profile operatic talent to the agency’s roster. Carreto’s résumé includes performances at Teatro alla Scala, the BBC Proms, and Lisbon’s Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. This...
Bernes Perles Joins TACT Artists Management
Spanish soprano Berna Perles has joined TACT Artists Management and will be represented by Emanuele Destrini. Perles brings a distinguished performance record that includes leading roles at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu, Madrid's Teatro Real, and other major Spanish opera...
Sondra Radvanovsky Named Artistic Advisor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has appointed three‑time Grammy‑winning soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as Artistic Advisor for the next five seasons. In the role she will lead masterclasses, mentorship and career guidance at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center....
Sondra Radvanovsky, Leah Hawkins, Christian Van Horn, Gabriella Reyes, Federica Lombardi, Erin Morley Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-27 Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary works. Highlights include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the new opera Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, and a Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos production. Star...
Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 67. He rose from 1970s Bronx block parties to global cultural influence, most famously with the 1982 electro‑funk anthem "Planet Rock." Bambaataa’s career included film appearances, collaborations with James Brown,...
Out Now! Shapes Release Debut Album ‘Planet Android’ & Announce Spring Tour
Toronto‑based quartet Shapes has launched its debut album "Planet Android," a 10‑track record that fuses eclectic influences from Frank Zappa to Shania Twain. The release follows a series of high‑energy shows, including a notable performance at Syracuse’s Westcott Theatre alongside...
The Fiery Furnaces Book June 2026 Tour Dates
The experimental indie rock duo The Fiery Furnaces announced a nine‑date North American tour for June 2026, spanning cities from Somerville, MA to Minneapolis, MN. The run follows a European leg that began in April with shows in Paris, London,...
ANVIL's 70-Year-Old Frontman STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Rules Out Retirement: 'You Don't Retire From Music'
Steve “Lips” Kudlow, the 70‑year‑old frontman of Canadian metal icons Anvil, told Paulieflix that retirement isn’t an option for musicians who love their craft. He urged fans to see live shows while bands are still active, citing the finite nature...
Paul Hoffman Welcomes Andy Dunnigan At Solo Tour Opener Near Philadelphia
Paul Hoffman launched a five‑show solo tour at Ardmore Music Hall near Philadelphia, supported by Andy Dunnigan. Both artists swapped their usual instruments for acoustic guitars, delivering a 110‑minute set and a 30‑minute opener respectively. They joined for six collaborative songs,...
Brown Horse Talk Influences on New LP ‘Total Dive,’ Share “Comeback Loading” Video
UK indie‑country outfit Brown Horse is set to release its third studio album, Total Dive, on April 10 through Loose Music. Ahead of the launch, the band revealed the classic rock and Bruce Springsteen records that shaped the record’s sound. They also...
Zach Top Extends 2026 Cold Beer & Country Music Tour
Zach Top announced an extension of his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour into 2026, adding a slate of dates from April through August across the United States and Canada. The expanded itinerary features high‑profile support acts such as Lukas Nelson,...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Songs on Thursday’s Full Collapse
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Thursday’s seminal 2001 album Full Collapse, prompting Alt Press to run a fan poll of the record’s best tracks. Readers voted “Paris in Flames” as the top song, followed by “Cross Out the...
Vinnie Caruana Talks Influences Behind I Am The Avalanche’s New LP ‘The Horror Show’
I Am The Avalanche returns after a six‑year gap with their new LP, "The Horror Show," slated for release on April 10, 2026. Frontman Vinnie Caruana reveals the record draws from a blend of film soundtracks and personal narratives, shaping...
Trey Anastasio Adds Grand Rapids, Mich. Show to Acoustic Tour
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has added a Grand Rapids, Michigan stop to his acoustic tour, bringing the itinerary to 16 dates. The concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is slated for June 17, with a presale beginning April...
WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL: 'I Think The World Was A Better Place When We Started' Three Decades Ago
Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon Den Adel told Brazil’s 89 FM Rádio Rock that the world and music industry have deteriorated over the past three decades, despite new digital tools. She highlighted the shift from physical demos and albums to streaming platforms, YouTube, and rapid single...