"Women in the Rock Community, Most of Us Know Each Other. It's Important that We Lift Each Other Up." Evanescence's...
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee discussed her 2025 collaboration with Poppy and Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante on the single “End Of You.” The trio, described as an “internet‑breaking” track, brings together three of metal’s most visible female artists. Lee highlighted how each embraces femininity within heavy music and likened the partnership to the Powerpuff Girls. The interview underscores a growing camaraderie among women in the rock community.
Toward a Theory of Burger Music
The phrase “burger music” has evolved from a Detroit slang insult into a viral label for meme‑driven, often low‑brow tracks circulating on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Twitch. Early adopters like Prince Cassell and Macc Danny used it to mock artists...
1-800 GIRLS Shares Impeccably Detailed Debut Album ‘LOVE’
Bristol‑based electronic artist 1‑800 GIRLS has released his debut album “LOVE,” a self‑written, produced and mixed collection that fuses dance‑floor energy with indie‑rock songwriting. The record follows singles such as the club‑ready “eye contact” and features guest contributions from Art...
Olivia Rodrigo Steps up Sold-Out Unraveled Tour
Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour has added 25 new dates, bringing the total to 86 arena shows across North America, Europe and the UK. The expansion includes multi‑night runs in major markets such as Boston, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Amsterdam, London, Paris...
STEEL PANTHER Returns With New Anthem Dedicated To Loving Mothers Around The World
California metal parody outfit STEEL PANTHER has broken a three‑year recording silence with "The Mother’s Day Song," their first original track since 2023. The single drops via all major digital services and is accompanied by a Beatles‑inspired Ed Sullivan‑style video directed...
The Psychedelic Furs and Living Colour Cancel 2026 Tour Dates
The Psychedelic Furs and Living Colour announced the cancellation of their joint 2026 summer tour, which had featured more than 20 North American dates beginning July 31. The bands cited a serious medical issue affecting the Psychedelic Furs as the reason...
Bicep Confirm Royal Albert Hall Show
Northern Irish electronic duo Bicep will perform a special show at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on November 26, 2026. The concert follows a string of sold‑out gigs at venues such as Alexandra Palace and O2 Academy Brixton, and includes...
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13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Aldous Harding, Broken Social Scene, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights 13 fresh releases from indie and alternative artists, ranging from Aldous Harding’s fifth album “Train on the Island” to Broken Social Scene’s first record in nine years. The list also includes genre‑bending projects such as Lykke Li’s...
Eyedress Open Up Their New Era With Hazy & Hypnotic ‘Stoner Olympics’
Filipino singer‑songwriter Eyedress has dropped his first 2026 single, “Stoner Olympics,” on Atlantic Records through his newly formed label Psychedelic Industries. Co‑written and produced with Jake Miller, the track blends industrial, punk and progressive‑rock influences into a hazy, slow‑burning anthem...
Paleblu Release Politically-Charged New Single: ‘Rotten’
East London producer Paleblu (Ryan Gonsalves) has dropped a new politically‑charged single titled “Rotten,” debuting after a Sunday slot at Liverpool Sound City and a show at London’s Paper Dress Vintage. The track marks his first foray into a self‑coined...
Essential Releases, May 8, 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s May 8 roundup spotlights five distinct releases, from Croz Boyce’s atmospheric Animal Collective side‑project to Da Qi’s avant‑garde free‑improv quartet. Metal upstarts Frozen Soul debut a guest‑laden third album featuring Gerard Way and Machine Head, while L’Orange reissues his 2013 debut Old Soul on...
Chaka Khan Doesn’t Believe in Alarm Clocks
Legendary vocalist Chaka Khan has returned with the single “Chakzilla,” the first new music she’s released in almost ten years, and announced her 14th solo album of the same name for September 18, 2026. The album will feature high‑profile collaborations...
ALBUM REVIEW: Ashley McBryde’s ‘Wild’ Offers Raucous Redemption and Hope
Ashley McBryde releases her fifth studio album, Wild, a raucous blend of rock and country. The record opens with “Rattlesnake Preacher,” a snarling rocker that pairs screaming guitars with gospel‑tinged lyrics about a fire‑and‑brimstone preacher. Tracks like “Arkansas Mud” showcase...
Dallas Rapper ABM Benji Drops High-Energy “Let’s Get To It” Visual
Dallas‑born rapper ABM Benji has launched the official video for her single “Let’s Get To It,” which features fellow artist Ratchet Lo. The high‑energy visual, filmed in Oak Cliff, showcases the duo’s chemistry and street‑style aesthetics. The track is already gaining...
Turnover Announce New Album ‘Down On Earth’
Turnover announced their sixth studio album, "Down On Earth," slated for release on May 29. The record is the band’s first independent release after parting with Hopeless Records, reflecting a shift toward artist‑controlled distribution. To promote the launch, the group...
Ye Makes Courtroom Joke During ‘DONDA’ Listening Event Sampling Dispute
Kanye West, now known as Ye, appeared in an Atlanta courtroom to defend a copyright lawsuit tied to his 2021 Donda listening event. Producers DJ Khalil, Sam Barsh, John Mease and Dan Seeff claim Ye sampled their composition “MSD PT2”...
Harrison Gordon Sign To Hopeless Records And Share Emotionally-Charged Single ‘Pretty’
Illinois‑based indie rock outfit Harrison Gordon has officially signed to Hopeless Records and released the single “Pretty.” The track delivers an urgent, emotionally charged critique of society’s reliance on screens and the erosion of face‑to‑face connection. The band is supporting...
Rick Ross Requests “No Drake Vocals” During Verzuz Battle
During his May 7, 2026 Complex Verzuz showdown with French Montana, Rick Ross insisted on playing a version of his 2008 hit “Aston Martin Music” that omitted Drake’s guest vocals. The request was made live as the producers queued the...
Beatles Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks every Beatles member’s solo releases from worst to best, covering over 65 albums spanning the 1970s to posthumous collections. It notes that while some projects fell into dated clichés, others—especially George Harrison’s and John Lennon’s comebacks—have grown...
How Adi Shankar Brought Papa Roach and Hanumankind Together for ‘Devil May Cry’ Song ‘See U In Hell’
Adi Shankar teamed with Netflix music chief Arun Ganapathy to commission a new song for the second season of the animated *Devil May Cry* series. American rock outfit Papa Roach and Indian‑born rapper Hanumankind recorded “See U In Hell,” a rap‑metal track that mirrors the conflicted...
The Last Dinner Party Share Storming New Single ‘Big Dog’ & Poem ‘Come All You Beasts’
British indie‑rock outfit The Last Dinner Party has dropped a new single titled “Big Dog,” paired with a spoken‑word piece called “Come All You Beasts.” The poem, written by bassist Georgia Davies, extends the storytelling arc of their sophomore album...
King Cangin Making an Impact With High Energy Project “Brooklyn Buddha”
Brooklyn-born rapper King Cangin releases his debut album "Brooklyn Buddha," blending gritty boom‑bap with spiritual themes. The project reflects his personal transformation after a knee surgery forced a career shift from teaching to music. Featuring collaborations with Big Body Bes,...
MONÉT MERCHAND The Global Pop Arrival Has Officially Begun
Monét Merchand’s debut single “KOKORO” cracked the iTunes Global Top 10, landing at #9 alongside icons like Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. The independent artist amassed 3.7 million streams on Boom‑play and is gaining traction across YouTube, radio and international press. Her rise...
BBC Beatles Drama of Unknowns Prepares to Go Head-to-Head with Sam Mendes Hollywood Biopic
The BBC is producing a six‑part drama, "Hamburg Day," slated for a 2027 broadcast that chronicles the Beatles' formative years playing clubs in Germany. The series relies on unknown young actors and cover songs because it lacks rights to the...
Add to Playlist: The Magnetic, Uncanny Songwriting of Frances Chang and the Week’s Best New Tracks
Brooklyn‑based singer‑songwriter Frances Chang has issued the single “No Avatar” on RVNG Intl, a label known for avant‑pop acts such as Julia Holter. The track strips back her earlier prog‑laden noise in favor of piano‑driven minimalism, echoing the six‑minute suite “I...
HoodTrophy Bino Releases Captivating New Album “Made a Way”
Rising West Coast rapper HoodTrophy Bino has released his 11‑track album "Made a Way", featuring collaborations with NoCap, Luh Kel, and other regional artists. The project mixes gritty street narratives with club‑ready production, underscoring Bino’s evolution from incarceration to national...
Black Veil Brides Team Up With Lillith Czar On Epic Single ‘Cut’
Black Veil Brides have unveiled a new single, “Cut,” from their eighth album Vindicate, released through Spinefarm Records. The accompanying video stars frontman Andy Biersack’s wife, singer‑songwriter Juliet Simms, performing under her alter‑ego Lillith Czar. The clip is a live‑action homage...
Paramount and Warner Music Team up to Make More Music-Focused Movies
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have inked a multi‑year first‑look agreement to develop music‑focused feature films, leveraging Warner’s catalog and Paramount’s theatrical expertise. The partnership will spotlight icons such as Madonna, David Bowie and Frank Sinatra alongside contemporary stars...
Charli XCX Drops Guitar-Driven New Single ‘Rock Music’
Charli XCX released a new single titled “Rock Music,” a guitar‑driven track that runs under two minutes, signaling a possible shift toward rock influences on her upcoming eighth studio album. The song follows earlier comments that the album would draw...
Why Blake Shelton Missed Gwen Stefani’s Sphere Opening
Country star Blake Shelton missed his wife Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt residency opening at the Las Vegas Sphere because he was booked to perform his own shows at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace. Shelton joked onstage about the scheduling conflict, blaming his manager...
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ron Carter
Renowned jazz bassist Ron Carter celebrated his 89th birthday with a five‑night run at New York’s Blue Note, reinforcing his status as the most‑recorded bassist in history with over 2,200 official credits. His new book, “Chartography,” offers detailed transcriptions of...
Lemoncello – Perfect Place
Irish folk duo Lemoncello released their sophomore album, Perfect Place, on May 8, 2026 via Claddagh Records. The record deepens their signature intimate interplay, pairing dark, narrative‑driven folk with chamber‑quartet‑like arrangements and occasional pop‑leaning hooks. Standout tracks such as the six‑minute “At...
MOD SUN Returns With Blistering New Single ‘Mirror’
MOD SUN has returned with "Mirrors," a hard‑hitting, high‑energy single he describes as his most aggressive track yet. The song launches his new era under Big Loud Rock, a label known for rock‑leaning acts. To promote the release, he will play a...
Reissue of the Week: Kraftwerk’s Radio-Activity
Kraftwerk’s 50th‑anniversary reissue of *Radio‑Activity* arrives as a Dolby Atmos mix reconstructed from the original 16‑track tapes, delivering sharper frequencies and previously hidden stems. The package bundles a Blu‑Ray audio disc, a full digital release, and a 12‑inch picture‑vinyl version...
Lykke Li — The Afterparty
Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li releases her sixth studio album, The Afterparty, on May 8, 2026 via Neon Gold/Futures. The record pivots from her signature sorrow‑laden pop toward a more confrontational, existential tone, mixing Balearic beats, cinematic strings, and even distorted bagpipes. Clocking in at...
Kneecap Take on Mel C and Michael Jackson in Chart Battle
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap is leading the mid‑week UK album chart, edging out former Spice Girl Melanie C and pop legend Michael Jackson. Their new album Fenian could become the first Irish‑language record to top the UK chart. Michael Jackson’s resurgence, driven by...
Merola Opera Program to Present ‘La Tragédie De Carmen’
The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco will stage a stripped‑down French version of Bizet’s Carmen, titled “La Tragédie de Carmen,” on July 9 and July 11, 2026 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The adaptation, created by Peter Brook, Jean‑Claude Carrière and Marius Constant, emphasizes...
Charli XCX Returns With New Single ‘Rock Music,’ and Yup, It Rocks
British pop star Charli XCX has returned with the single “Rock Music,” a track that fuses her signature hyperpop production with gritty guitar riffs. The song debuted hours after DJ The Dare premiered it in Brooklyn and is accompanied by...
Max Cooper – Feeling Is Structure
Max Cooper’s ninth studio album, Feeling Is Structure, premiered as an audiovisual show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, drawing a sold‑out crowd of 5,000. The record fuses his computational‑biology background with techno, ambient, and glitch‑dubstep, delivering meticulously crafted soundscapes that...
Angus & Julia Stone Announce New Album, Share Title Track
Australian sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone have announced their next album, Karaoke Bar, slated for release on September 4, 2026 via Virgin Music. The record was crafted across Greece, France and Australia, and the pair debuted the title track, which draws on...
Pocket Opera 2025-26 Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Pocket Opera’s Chamber Opera Company staged Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at San Francisco’s Thomas Gunn Theater, delivering a world‑premier chamber orchestration that condenses the original five‑act work into three. Conductor David Drummond led a lean ensemble while director Nicolas...
Gin Wigmore Announces First Album in Eight Years
New Zealand singer‑songwriter Gin Wigmore announced her fourth studio album, Beautiful Mess, slated for release on July 17 via Universal Music. The record was largely recorded in a single week in the Palm Springs desert with longtime collaborators Dave Goodison and Steven...
COTERIE Return with New Single ‘Lay Your Head’
New Zealand‑born, Australia‑based band COTERIE has dropped “Lay Your Head”, their first single of 2026, continuing their reggae‑infused coastal sound. The track, co‑written with Josh Fountain and Jaden Parkes and produced by Fountain, emphasizes themes of loyalty and brotherly support....
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Reveals Debut Solo Single
Mike D, the drummer of the Beastie Boys, has dropped his first solo single, “Switch Up,” marking the group’s first new music from an individual member since 2011’s Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. The track was co‑produced with his sons’...
Charli Xcx Releases New Single, ‘Rock Music’
Charli XCX has released a new single titled “Rock Music” on Atlantic Records. The track was created with longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane, who previously worked together on her experimental pop projects. “Rock Music” follows her February Wuthering Heights...
Aldous Harding’s New Album Has Arrived
Aldous Harding’s fifth studio album, *Train on the Island*, is now available digitally, on CD and in several vinyl editions through Flying Nun Records and 4AD. The record was recorded at Wales’ iconic Rockfield Studios with longtime producer John Parish,...
Express Yourself — a Tribute to Women From the Queen of Pop
Madonna’s 1989 single “Express Yourself” transformed a dance‑floor hit into a feminist anthem that championed women’s financial and emotional independence. The provocative video’s gender‑bending imagery broadened its appeal to LGBTQ+ audiences, cementing the track as both a women’s and gay...
Ringlets Share New Single ‘Hard Evidence’ Ahead of UK and Europe Tour
Ringlets have dropped their first 2026 single, “Hard Evidence,” recorded in a single day at Auckland’s Roundhead Studios with producer De Stevens. The track follows the critically praised album *The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies)*, which earned a...
Oasis Reunion Documentary Coming to Cinemas and Disney+
Disney, Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision are releasing an untitled Oasis documentary that will debut in select IMAX cinemas on September 11 before moving to Disney+ later in 2025. The film, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace and written...
Katseye Bring Global Pop Buzz to Universal Music Australia’s Ignite Showcase
Universal Music Australia’s Ignite showcase in Sydney featured global pop sensation Katseye alongside rising acts Violet Grohl and Devon Again. Katseye arrived fresh from a sold‑out North American tour, having been named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year and earning...