88 Years Ago, the “First Lady of the Banjo” Was Born—A Member of One of Country Music’s First Families
Veronica “Roni” Stoneman, born May 5, 1938, grew up in the pioneering Stoneman family that helped launch country music at the 1927 Bristol Sessions. She joined the family band in 1957, later winning the first CMA Vocal Group of the Year award before the group disbanded in 1970. In the early 1970s Roni became the first woman to record banjo on a bluegrass track and gained national fame as Ida‑Lee Nagger on the long‑running TV variety show Hee Haw. Her career bridged traditional country roots and mainstream entertainment.
Once In A ‘Big Blue Moon’ – The Moss Return & It Was Worth the Wait
Indie rock band The Moss released their first full-length album in years, “Big Blue Moon,” a nine‑song collection that blends 60s surf‑rock, 90s emo, blues, and Americana. Lead singer Tyke James frames the record as a manifesto of freedom, drawing...
Jay-Z Says He Had To Have a ‘Naïve’ Mindset While Making His Debut Album
Jay-Z told The New York Times that his debut album Reasonable Doubt was created with a deliberately naïve mindset, free from industry conventions. He focused on spilling his street‑level experiences onto wax, even crafting a 68‑bar verse on “Streets Is Watching”...
Cate Le Bon Playing NYC After Woodsist Fest (BV Presale)
Welsh singer‑songwriter Cate Le Bon will appear at the 2026 Woodsist Festival in Accord, NY, followed by a solo show at Queens’ Knockdown Center on September 30. The festival also features acts like Destroyer, Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band,...
Listen: Grateful Dead Preview ‘Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Remaster)’ with “Black-Throated Wind”
The Grateful Dead’s double‑live album *Steal Your Face* will be issued as a 50th‑anniversary remaster on June 26, featuring a newly cleaned‑up version of the 1974 Winterland recordings. A preview of the set, the iconic track “Black‑Throated Wind,” was released today, highlighting...
Lukas Nelson & Molly Tuttle Announce Co-Headline Tour
Lukas Nelson and Grammy‑winning bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle will co‑headline a five‑date East Coast tour in September 2026, covering venues from Massachusetts to Maine. Each night features full sets from both artists, blending Nelson’s Americana rock with Tuttle’s genre‑bending bluegrass....
The Best Electronic Music on Bandcamp, April 2026
Bandcamp’s April 2026 electronic roundup spotlights a dozen releases that prove the genre’s vitality across dubstep, electro, ambient techno and house. From Wraz.’s cinematic dubstep on New Zealand’s TRUTH label to LOVEFOXY’s Detroit‑inspired H‑O‑U‑S‑E house, the selections blend retro aesthetics with fresh...
Antony Szmierek Announces New Album ‘Decoding Birdsong’
Manchester‑based artist Antony Szmierek is set to release his sophomore album “Decoding Birdsong” on August 21, following a swift production cycle after his acclaimed debut. The record delves into belief, luck, and perception, weaving surreal references from a heron to a...
6 Stellar All-Female Country Duets
Kacey Musgraves’ new album *Middle of Nowhere* features the standout duet “Horses and Divorces” with longtime rival Miranda Lambert. Co‑written with Nashville veteran Shane McAnally, the track blends biting humor with a shared love of horses, divorce, and drinks. The...
Listen: Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Release ‘The Offering’
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. have issued their first collaborative album, The Offering, an eight‑track collection recorded in December 2024 at Iceland’s Flóki Studios. The project grew from banjo‑learning exercises Burbridge developed in his home studio, which...
'Van Halen' Book By ALEX VAN HALEN: More Details Revealed
Genesis Publications has opened pre‑orders for “Van Hallen,” a limited‑edition, hand‑signed book by Alex Van Hallen documenting the band’s rise from Pasadena backyard gigs to the 1984 world tour. Only 1,500 numbered copies will be produced, with deluxe and collector boxed sets...
Emergency New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#178)
Saving Country Music released its latest Top 25 playlist, adding seven new tracks from both established and emerging country artists. Highlights include Joshua Ray Walker’s “Shoot Me Straight” from his May 29 album ‘Ain’t Dead Yet’, Kacey Musgraves’ “Loneliest Girl” as the...
Squeeze Announce North American Tour with Adam Ant & Haircut 100
British new‑wave band Squeeze has announced a 2026 North American summer tour. The trek pairs the group with 80s icons Adam Ant and Haircut 100 on most dates, while The English Beat and Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook’s son Leon Tilbrook appear on...
Charli Xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde Headlining Austin City Limits 2026
Austin City Limits Music Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026 with a star‑studded lineup including Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon and The XX. The event runs Oct 2‑4 and Oct 9‑11 at Zilker Park, with tickets for both weekends now on sale....
For Michael Tilson Thomas’s Legacy, Look at Young Musicians
Michael Tilson Thomas, the late conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, left a multifaceted legacy that blends performance, education, and media. His 25‑year tenure featured groundbreaking "American Mavericks" festivals that revived early modernist composers, while his PBS series "Keeping Score" made...
Chat Pile’s Raygun Busch Names 10 Albums with Essential Vocal Performances
Chat Pile frontman Raygun Busch curated a list of ten albums that showcase standout vocal performances, focusing on the often‑overlooked talk‑singing style. His selections range from 1970s soul (Clarence Carter) to alternative country and theatrical rock, reflecting a broad musical...
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Kelela Announces Third Album New Avatar
American singer‑songwriter Kelela announced her third studio album, New Avatar, slated for July 10, 2026. The record blends shoegaze, grunge, R&B and electronic styles and features collaborations with PinkPantheress, A.K. Paul and Fousheé. A Mischa Notcutt‑directed video for the single “Linknb” debuted alongside...
Graham Nash Adds Fall Tour Dates
Graham Nash, two‑time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has added a slate of fall 2026 dates, including stops at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, the Academy of Music in Northampton, and Bethel Woods Center for...
The Mavericks Will Tour With Guest Vocalists and Founding Member Robert Reynolds
The Mavericks are embarking on "The Music Lives On Tour" after co‑founder and lead singer Raul Malo’s death in December 2025. Guest vocalists James Otto and Emily West will share lead‑vocal duties, while original bassist‑guitarist Robert Reynolds rejoins the lineup...
THE WHO Releases New Single 'You Better You Bet' From Upcoming Live Album 'Live At Eden Project'
earMUSIC has released the second single from The Who’s forthcoming live album, “Live At Eden Project,” with a live rendition of “You Better You Bet” available instantly to digital pre‑order customers. The track is accompanied by a performance video from...
THEORY OF A DEADMAN And SEVENDUST To Join Forces For 36-Date Co-Headline Tour Of North America
Theory of a Deadman and Sevendust have announced a 36‑date co‑headlined North American tour, dubbed “The Dead / Seven Tour,” running from August 7 to September 29, 2026. The itinerary spans more than 20 U.S. cities, kicking off in Duluth, Minnesota and...
The Rocky Horror Show Broadway Cast Performs “Sweet Transvestite” On Fallon: Watch
The new Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show opened at Studio 54 on April 23, featuring a star‑studded cast that includes Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Andrew Durand and Luke Evans. The ensemble performed the iconic number “Sweet Transvestite” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,...
The Rolling Stones ‘Foreign Tongues’ Album Will Include Final Recording Of Late Drummer Charlie Watts; Also Contributions From Paul McCartney,...
Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones announced their 14‑track album “Foreign Tongues,” set for release on July 10 through Capitol Records. The record features the late Charlie Watts’ final drum performance, captured before his 2021 death, and includes guest contributions from Paul McCartney,...
Bebe Rexha Celebrates Topping Two Dance Charts After Going Independent
Bebe Rexha announced that her independent single “New Religion” topped Billboard’s Dance/Airplay and U.S. Dance Radio charts, marking her first #1 as a solo artist after parting with Warner Music. The track also entered the Top 40 on pop airplay, digital...
Isaiah Rashad Dodges Stereotypes and Stays Honest on ‘It’s Been Awful’
Isaiah Rashad’s third album, It’s Been Awful, arrives as a raw, 16‑track chronicle of his sexual fluidity, family trauma, and Southern roots. The record’s centerpiece, “Act Normal,” directly references the 2022 leaked tape scandal while the rapper declares himself a...
Premiere: John Mailander’s Forecast Deliver Potent Adaptation of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Little Wheel Spin and Spin”
John Mailander’s ensemble Forecast has released a striking cover of Buffy Sainte‑Marie’s 1966 protest song “Little Wheel Spin and Spin.” The single drops ahead of the group’s independently issued EP *Little Wheel // Hope Looming*, scheduled for May 8. Featuring vocalist...
The Rolling Stones Unveil New Album Foreign Tongues
The Rolling Stones announced their 14‑track album *Foreign Tongues*, slated for a July 10 release on Capitol Records. The record features high‑profile guests including Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Steve Winwood, with late drummer Charlie Watts appearing on leftover tracks from the *Hackney Diamonds* sessions....
Premiere: New CUTTHROAT Song "Purge" Available A Day Early
Cutthroat dropped their new single "Purge" a day ahead of schedule on Amazon Music Unlimited, giving Metal Injection an exclusive preview. The track serves as the lead‑in to The Purge EP, slated for release on August 14, following an intensive...
Against The Current Are On The Cover Of Rock Sound
Against The Current appears on the cover of Rock Sound issue 319, marking the band’s 15‑year anniversary and a new era of independence. The feature is paired with exclusive merchandise—including world‑exclusive t‑shirts and a deluxe A4 poster—available only through the magazine’s...
Falling in Love With Hunxho’s Loveeeeeee Song
Atlanta rapper Hunxho, a leading figure in the “pain rap” wave, has turned his heartbreak‑tattoo into a healed‑heart brand, delivering Auto‑Tune‑laden love anthems that blend therapy‑talk with melodic rap. His track “Birthday Girl” from the fall album For Her 2 went...
Justin Bieber Has the Most Monthly Spotify Listeners After Coachella Streaming Surge
Justin Bieber emerged as Spotify’s most‑listened artist globally after his Coachella performance, topping 141 million monthly listeners on May 3—a 42 percent jump in just 24 days. His listener count rose from roughly 99 million before the festival to over 140 million by mid‑May, driven by...
Here’s How Phish Outdid Themselves With Their Nine-Night, No-Repeats Sphere Run
Phish wrapped a nine‑night residency at Las Vegas’s Sphere with a flawless no‑repeat setlist, delivering 161 distinct songs across roughly 27 hours of performance. The band leveraged the venue’s massive LED screen and 167,000‑speaker spatial audio system to turn the building...
Sabrina Carpenter Sang With Stevie Nicks at the Met Gala
At Monday night’s Met Gala, pop singer Sabrina Carpenter performed two of her hits before joining Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks for a surprise duet. The pair sang “Landslide” and later returned for a joint rendition of “Don’t Stop,” while...
DEVIN TOWNSEND To Tour Europe This Coming September And October
Canadian prog‑metal icon Devin Townsend will embark on a 23‑date European tour from September 1 to October 6, coinciding with the May 29 release of his concept album *The Moth*. The itinerary spans ten countries, including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Switzerland,...
The Offspring’s ‘White Guy’ Video Star, Now a Political Livestreamer, Is Still Pretty Fly
Guy Cohen, the actor who played the “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” character in The Offspring’s 1998 video, has rejoined the band onstage at recent shows including the Kia Forum, When We Were Young Festival, and BeachLife. Beyond music,...
Silo ‘Haze’ | Track By Track
British post‑hardcore band Silo released their debut album Haze, recorded in just seven days at The Ranch Production House in Southampton. Front‑man Kriss Maguire describes the record as a love‑hate expression of internal aggression, crafted for the band’s own pride...
Empire Child’s Music Could Heal the World
Ruth Rothwell, performing as Empire Child, has released her debut album The Empire Child on Fine Roots Recordings. The record fuses soul, jazz, electronic, and reggae textures while drawing on Rothwell’s South‑African, Indo‑Jamaican and British heritage. Lyrically, the songs confront imperialism,...
ASIAN DOPE BOYS, Ziúr and More to Play at Kuboraum’s Venice Biennale Takeover
Kuboraum is staging a four‑day "We Travel to Know Our Own Geography" program at the Venice Art Biennale from May 6‑9, hosted at the historic Pier Fortunato Calvi State Secondary School. The lineup blends performance art, music, and multidisciplinary collaborations, featuring...
Stevie Nicks and Sabrina Carpenter Sing 'Landslide' At Met Gala
Stevie Nicks made her Met Gala debut on May 5, 2026, sharing the stage with pop star Sabrina Carpenter for duets of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and “Don’t Stop.” Nicks’ four‑song set also featured “Gypsy” and her solo anthem “Edge of Seventeen,” while Carpenter performed...
How Lifeson Convinced Emmett to Bring His 'Fat Bastard' On Tour
Canadian rock veterans Triumph have resumed touring with their "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" trek, featuring guitarist Rik Emmett wielding a white double‑neck Gibson after a nudge from Rush’s Alex Lifeson. The tour, running from April 10 to early June with a makeup...
Watch Stevie Nicks and Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Duet on Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide at at the Met Gala
Stevie Nicks made her first Met Gala appearance on May 4, sharing the stage with pop star Sabrina Carpenter for a duet of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.” Nicks then performed “Gypsy,” “Edge of Seventeen,” and closed with “Don’t Stop” backed by a 12‑piece choir and Carpenter’s...
Croz Boyce Share “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” Video Ahead of Friday’s Debut Album
Croz Boyce, the new instrumental duo of Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist, released their second single “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” ahead of their self‑titled debut album dropping on May 8 via Domino. The track is paired with an underwater river video...
Finn Wolfhard Announces North American Headline Tour
Actor‑musician Finn Wolfhard announced a North American headline tour to promote his upcoming second album, Fire From The Hip, slated for release on July 10, 2026. The tour launches on July 17 in Washington, DC, and will travel across the United States...
3 Reasons Kellie Pickler's 'American Idol' Return Was So Special
Kellie Pickler, 39, returned to the national stage on May 4, 2024, performing “A Broken Wing” with Hannah Harper on American Idol. The duet was part of a 20‑year class‑reunion episode that culminated in a Top 3 reveal. It marks Pickler’s first...
Melanie C Offers a Brilliant Club-Ready Mixtape
Melanie C released her ninth solo album, "Sweat," a 40‑minute, club‑ready mixtape aimed at both dancefloors and gym playlists. The record leans on 1990s dance nostalgia, sampling Diana Ross and echoing Daft Punk‑style disco while weaving house, reggaeton and piano‑house textures. It marks...
DE’WAYNE to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 164 of Artist Friendly
DE’WAYNE is slated to appear on episode 164 of the Artist Friendly podcast alongside Joel Madden, with the episode dropping on streaming platforms this Wednesday. The series, which has featured guests such as Ziggy Marley, Michael Bingham and Melissa Etheridge,...
Zoh Amba Shares Title Track and Video for “Eyes Full,” (+ UK & European Tour Dates)
Zoh Amba released the title track and video for "Eyes Full," the second preview from their Matador debut slated for June 5. Directed by Grace Bader Conrad, the video moves from a gym boxing scene to a pickup basketball game, mirroring...
“Can’t Stop Singing About Jesus”: Exploring the “Devotional” Tag
The article surveys the niche "devotional" tag on Bandcamp, highlighting a handful of obscure Christian‑focused releases that exist only as self‑issued or private‑press records. It centers on Gary Fink’s 1979 album *Can’t Stop Singing About Jesus*, which was rescued from...
Wesenyeleh Mebreku, “Resonance of Time (የጊዜ ቃና)”
Ethiopian educator‑musician Wesenyeleh Mebreku’s 1986 album *Resonance of Time* has been reissued by Incidental Music, the sister label of Portland’s Tone Poem. Recorded on a Casio Casiotone CT‑201 during Ethiopia’s cassette‑tape boom, the eight‑track set reimagines folk melodies with lo‑fi synth riffs....
Kiki Cavazos Says ‘Goodbye Blues’ and Keeps on Travelin’
Montana‑born singer‑songwriter Kiki Cavazos has issued her debut album, Goodbye Blues, a collection that fuses folk, country, and blues with stark fingerpicking and a resonant double‑bass foundation. The record’s ten tracks weave personal narratives of wandering, heartbreak, and the search...