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 original Beatles catalog. Meanwhile, Sam Mendes is directing a quartet of star‑studded Beatles biopics set for 2028, each focusing on a different member and featuring full access to iconic tracks. The two projects will compete for audience attention, offering contrasting narrative angles on the Fab Four.
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...
Billie Eilish Has Gained New Fans With ‘Survivor’ Boomerang Idol: “Pretty Surprising And Incredible”
Billie Eilish’s "Boomerang Idol" debuted on Survivor’s 50th season, turning the pop star into a reality‑TV idol. The collaboration, overseen by host Jeff Probst, let Eilish choose the idol design and approve the clue. Viewers responded with an unexpected wave...
NBA YoungBoy Drops Off Rolling Loud Orlando Lineup: ‘I Won’t Be Making It This Time’
NBA YoungBoy announced via Instagram that he will not perform at this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Orlando, citing a need for a break from travel and performing. Rolling Loud quickly reposted his message and revealed Ken Carson as the...
NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando, Ken Carson Named As Replacement
NBA YoungBoy confirmed via Instagram that he is withdrawing from the Rolling Loud Orlando headlining slot, citing a need for rest from touring and travel. The announcement came just days before the festival, leaving fans disappointed. Rolling Loud responded quickly...
Alejandro Fernández & Banda MS to Headline the Arre Festival, Returning to Mexico City in 2026
The Arre Festival, a premier showcase of regional Mexican music, will be held Sept. 5‑6, 2026 at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Headliners Alejandro Fernández and Banda MS join a diverse roster spanning mariachi, banda, norteño, tumbados and tropical styles. The festival, organized by...
L7 Is Hitting the Road for One Final Hurrah: ‘We Are Deeply Grateful’
L7, the seminal 1990s feminist rock band, announced a 27‑date North American “Last Hurrah Tour,” marking what they describe as their final series of live performances. The trek kicks off on June 4 in Toronto and concludes on November 14 in Los...
RAYE Calls Out ‘Nasty’ Amy Winehouse Fans Who Tear Her Down in the Name of ‘Defending’ Late Icon
British singer‑songwriter RAYE uses her new track “I Will Overcome” to call out fans who disparage her while invoking Amy Winehouse’s legacy. In a Billboard cover interview, she explains that the same verbal abuse Amy endured is being mirrored against...
Inside Radiohead’s Immersive Motion Picture House: 6 Takeaways
Radiohead’s Kid A Mnesia Motion Picture House opened in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, offering a two‑month New York run that blends a 75‑minute film, immersive art installations, and spatial‑audio mixes. The exhibit, originally built for Coachella in a 17,000‑square‑foot bunker, now tours Chicago, Mexico...
David Archuleta Says ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Song “Wish That You Were Me” Was Designed To Get Under Mabel’s...
David Archuleta teamed with co‑writers Sophie Rose and Michael Blum to create the original song “Wish That You Were Me” for Season 5 of Hulu’s hit series *Only Murders in the Building*. Showrunner John Hoffman asked for a sassy track designed to irritate Selena Gomez’s character...
Disco Pogo Announce Andrew Weatherall Tribute Book
Disco Pogo will publish a 300‑page tribute book to late DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall, titled A Disco Pogo Tribute to Andrew Weatherall, slated for a July 15 release. The volume merges 100 pages of material from the 2020 Jockey Slut tribute...
The Mix 105: Olof Dreijer
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, half of the seminal duo The Knife, has released his first solo full‑length album, *Loud Bloom*, on the dh2 imprint. After a ten‑year hiatus during which he ran a music school for refugees in Berlin and engaged...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Share New Video for "Cut (Feat. LILITH CZAR)"
Black Veil Brides released a new live‑action video for their single “Cut,” featuring wife Lilith Czar. The clip reimagines Tim Burton’s *The Corpse Bride* and doubles as a vow‑renewal ceremony, with the couple wearing their actual wedding attire. “Cut” is the...
Kendrick Lamar Returns To Centennial High School In Compton With Dr. Dre & Will.i.am
Kendrick Lamar returned to his alma mater, Centennial High School in Compton, for a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Dr. Dre and Will.i.am. The event celebrated a new community facility and underscored the trio’s commitment to local education. Lamar, fresh from...
Uncle Murda Goes Off On Rick Ross For Allegedly Sending Cease-And-Desist Over Remy Ma’s “The Biggest Boss” Movie
Uncle Murda publicly called out Rick Ross for allegedly sending a cease‑and‑desist to Remy Ma’s upcoming film *The Biggest Boss*. The movie, which follows a correctional officer who becomes a rapper, mirrors Ross’s own controversial past as a former prison guard....
Kelly Clarkson Returning for Season 30 of 'The Voice' - Who Else?
Kelly Clarkson will return as a judge for the 30th season of NBC’s "The Voice" in fall 2026, marking her 11th season on the show. The upcoming season will feature Adam Levine and two yet‑to‑be‑named coaches, restoring the traditional four‑chair...
Shakira Unveils Official World Cup 2026 Song
Colombian pop icon Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The one‑minute teaser was posted from Brazil’s Maracanã stadium, with the full track slated for release on May...
Watch James Blake Slow-Boil A Version Of The Verve’s ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ For The BBC
James Blake appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, delivering a slow‑burning cover of The Verve’s 1997 hit “The Drugs Don’t Work.” The session also featured his new single “I Had A Dream She Took My Hand” and the title track...
Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Unraveled Tour” Is Sold Out — Here’s How You Can Still Get Tickets
Olivia Rodrigo’s "The Unraveled Tour" – a 98‑show global trek supporting her third album – sold out its general on‑sale within hours of the May 7 launch. Despite the sell‑out, fans can still snag tickets through verified resale channels like Ticketmaster...
No Doubt Throws It Back — Way Back — at the Las Vegas Sphere
Alternative rock band No Doubt began a month‑long residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, performing for roughly 20,000 fans each night. The shows blended classic hits like “Just a Girl” with deep‑cut tracks that haven’t been played live in almost three decades,...
BRENT SMITH Says 'No A.I. Was Used In Making Of' SHINEDOWN's 'Ei8ht': 'We Want Music To Be Made By People...
Shinedown frontman Brent Smith told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band’s upcoming eighth album, “Ei8ht,” was created without any artificial‑intelligence tools. He emphasized a preference for music made by “people with souls and consciousness,” arguing that reliance on AI could render artists...
‘Alien: Earth’ Composer Jeff Russo Blew An Aztec Death Whistle For His Xenomorph Theme – Sound & Screen TV
Composer Jeff Russo, known for his work on FX’s "Alien: Earth," revealed he used an authentic Aztec death whistle to craft the series’ unsettling xenomorph theme. He also incorporated a custom‑built Swiss bassdesmophon, adding a guttural layer that nods to...
Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green to Headline Rock the South
Rock the South, a three‑day country music festival, will take place June 11‑13 2026 at The Fields at Decatur, Alabama. Headliners Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green will anchor each night, supported by a roster that includes Travis Tritt, Lauren Alaina, and Craig Morgan. The...
Pozer Confirms ‘Crossroads’ Mixtape, Pays Homage To MF DOOM
Pozer has announced his upcoming mixtape *Crossroads*, a 12‑track project that delves into his experience as a Black British artist in 2026. The record blends his signature UK‑style flows with Jersey‑influenced production, generating strong buzz across social platforms. A standout...
Suffocation – Pierced From Within
Suffocation’s 1995 release *Pierced From Within* marked a decisive comeback after the poorly produced *Breeding the Spawn*. The band returned to Morrisound Recording in Tampa, reuniting with legendary producer Scott Burns, which restored their signature brutal sound. The album introduced...