Young Miko Announces Her First Arena Trek: Here Are the Dates for the 2026 Late Checkout Tour
Puerto Rican singer Young Miko announced her first arena trek, the 2026 Late Checkout Tour, featuring 31 dates in 11 countries. The tour supports her sophomore album Do Not Disturb and kicks off July 3 at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival before moving to Europe, Mexico, and the United States. The North American leg runs from October 13 in Seattle to November 5 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Ticket presales begin April 7, with general sales on April 10, and the tour is promoted by Live Nation.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rules Billboard Hot 100 for Fifth Week
Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” marked its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also leading the Hot Country Songs chart for a 19th week. The song’s official video, co‑directed by Langley and shot in Fort Worth,...
Shannon Crowley Joins Fletcher Artist Management
Shannon Crowley has joined Fletcher Artist Management, adding a promising soprano to the firm’s roster. The Pittsburgh Opera resident recently reached the Grand Finals of the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and will finish her current season as Nannetta in...
Shadows Fall Is Almost Done Recording a New Album
Massachusetts metal veterans Shadows Fall are in the final stretch of recording their first full‑length album in nearly 15 years. The band has already teased the effort with two singles – “In The Grey” (December 2024) and “Souls Devoured” (May...
Eggy Welcome Fruit Bats’ Eric D. Johnson and ALO’s Dan Lebowitz on the West Coast
Eggy wrapped up a three‑night West Coast run with Taper’s Choice, delivering surprise covers and reviving long‑shelved originals. Fruit Bats frontman Eric D. Johnson joined the Los Angeles show to perform his band’s “The Bottom Of It” and a Crosby,...
Leonard Slatkin Receives 2026 Lincoln Medal
The Ford’s Theatre Society announced that Grammy‑winning conductor Leonard Slatkin will receive the 2026 Lincoln Medal at its annual gala on May 31. The honor recognizes Slatkin’s six‑decade career championing the nation’s musical repertoire, education, and preservation of symphonic heritage....
The Strokes Just Announced a New Album, ‘Reality Awaits’
The Strokes have announced their seventh studio album, “Reality Awaits,” slated for a summer 2026 release. It marks the band’s first full‑length record in six years since the Grammy‑winning “The New Abnormal.” The announcement arrived with a retro‑styled 1980s car‑ad...
Gatecreeper Tease New Music Is Coming Soon
Gatecreeper, the Arizona death‑metal band, announced via Instagram that new music is in development. The post featured studio photos and a clear "New music coming soon!" statement, confirming the band's recording efforts. Simultaneously, the group launched a 28‑date North American...
Young Miko Announces 31-Date ‘Late Checkout Tour’
Puerto Rican rapper‑singer Young Miko unveiled a 31‑date "Late Checkout Tour" spanning 11 countries, launching at Denmark's Roskilde Festival on July 3 and concluding at New York's Barclays Center on Nov 5. The Live Nation‑promoted run mixes European festivals with a North...
Stella Blue’s Band Announce Seventh Annual Free Dead in the Park Benefit Concert for Riverkeeper
Stella Blue’s Band announced the seventh Free Dead in the Park benefit concert, scheduled for May 12, 2024 at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The all‑ages event supports Riverkeeper, the nonprofit protecting the Hudson River, and will feature the band’s two‑set tribute...
Enter Shikari Release Dates for West Coast North American Run of Shows
British rock outfit Enter Shikari announced a 12‑date West Coast North American tour running from September 25 to October 10, 2026. The itinerary covers major markets including Austin, Denver, Vancouver, Seattle and Los Angeles, with Canadian stops in Calgary, Kelowna and Vancouver....
Peso Pluma Has Top Debut On Live75; Eagles, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny All Repeat At No. 1
Mexican star Peso Pluma entered the Live75 chart at No. 5 after selling 178,259 tickets across 14 sold‑out shows on his North American "Dinastía" tour. The tour, which runs through May 9, features 36 U.S. dates and will close with a...
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “Age of the Ram”
Charley Crockett’s latest release, *Age of the Ram*, caps his ambitious Sagebrush Trilogy with a 20‑track concept album that follows the fictional outlaw Billy McLane. The record fuses Western storytelling with country, blues, and R&B, delivering standout songs like “Kentucky Too...
Opera Australia 2026 Review: Eugene Onegin
Opera Australia’s 2026 production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, revived by Heather Fairbairn from Kasper Holten’s design, opened on March 17 and earned praise for its authentic Russian atmosphere and nuanced storytelling. The staging emphasized the agrarian setting, while singers such as Lauren Fagan and...
Fans In Multiple States Wondering the Same Thing About Luke Bryan
Country star Luke Bryan sparked a nationwide buzz after posting an Instagram video of himself reacting excitedly to his own "Pass it On" billboard. The billboards, spotted from Mississippi to California, are part of a positive‑messaging campaign run by the...
Unreleased Photos From Beatles' 1966 Japan Concerts Verified
Nippon Budokan has verified 102 previously unpublished black‑and‑white photographs taken during the Beatles’ 1966 Japan concerts. The negatives, discovered in 2009 and examined by Beatles researcher Toru Omura, were authenticated by an expert after a thorough review. The images capture...
Metallica Add Two Non-Vegas Residency Shows for Later This Year
Metallica announced two additional residency concerts in Uncasville, Connecticut, set for November 19 and 21, 2025, each featuring a distinct setlist. The first night will be opened by Suicidal Tendencies, while Spiritbox will support the second. Ticket sales begin April...
Musica Transonic + Mainliner, “Solid Static”
Japanese psych‑noise veterans Nanjo Asahito, Makoto Kawabata and Tatsuya Yoshida have finally issued the long‑shelved 1997 sessions under the joint banner Musica Transonic + Mainliner, titled “Solid Static.” The release blends High Rise‑style fuzz, Acid Mothers Temple’s cosmic disorientation and Ruins’ avant‑drum...
YouTube to Stream Coachella 2026 Across Seven Stages in 4K
YouTube will livestream both weekends of Coachella 2026, expanding coverage to seven simultaneous stages and delivering 4K resolution for the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara. The platform introduces a 24/7 linear “Coachella TV” channel featuring archival performances, and enhances...
Streaming: Lysergic’s EP Towering Altars of Misanthropy
Former Wake vocalist Kyle Ball has unveiled Lysergic’s debut EP, Towering Altars of Misanthropy, a ferocious blend of black metal, death metal, grindcore, industrial noise and psychedelic soundscapes. The record was initially self‑released on cassette, with Decomp Regalia slated to...
Namco X Capcom Opening and Ending Theme Songs Will Appear on Digital Streaming Platforms on April 11
Composer Yuzo Koshiro announced that the opening and ending theme songs of the 2005 crossover RPG Namco X Capcom will be released on major digital streaming platforms on April 11. The tracks – “Subarashiki Shin Sekai” and “Itsuka Kitto, Tsuki no Shita de” – will use the original 48 kHz/24‑bit master sources,...
The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece
Simon Hanes, a leading figure in New York’s downtown music scene, has released “Gargantua,” a 15‑musician composition that fuses heavy‑metal funk rhythms, classical excerpts, and experimental sound collage. Inspired by the February eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the work premiered...
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‘He Stands for Something We Really Need Right Now’: Inside an Immersive New David Bowie Exhibition at Lightroom
The immersive exhibition "David Bowie: You’re Not Alone" opens at London’s Lightroom on 22 April 2026, curated by Mark Grimmer with direct involvement from Bowie’s estate. It blends archive footage, handwritten lyrics, fashion pieces and mixed‑media installations to reveal the artist’s true...
BTS Break New Ground for K-Pop with Billboard Chart Performance
BTS became the first K‑pop act to hold the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard 200 for two straight weeks with their March 20 album Arirang. The record moved 187,000 equivalent album units in its second week, down 71% from a debut...
‘It Was a Way of Processing Violences I’ve Survived’: How Iconoclastic Musician Arca Beat Burnout with Frenzied Painting
Venezuelan‑born electronic pioneer Arca (Alejandra Ghersi) stepped away from a decade‑long music career after supporting icons like Madonna and Beyoncé, confronting burnout through an intense visual‑art practice. The resulting mixed‑media canvases, titled “Angels,” debuted at the ICA in London, featuring...
The Monday Morning Brew #149 (Plus Music Recommendations & More)
The latest Monday Morning Brew highlights several new releases across the indie music spectrum. Jeff Coffin’s quartet debuts the psychedelic album “When Now” on Ear Up Records, while the supergroup BASIC will drop its self‑titled second album on June 12, featuring...
Verzuz Matchups We Want To See In 2026
The piece catalogs fan‑requested Verzuz battles slated for 2026, spanning R&B duels, rap rivalries, and producer face‑offs. It highlights iconic pairings such as SZA vs. Summer Walker, Future vs. Young Thug, and Metro Boomin vs. Mustard, noting their historical and...
LAST IN LINE Parts Ways With Singer ANDREW FREEMAN
Last In Line, the Dio‑heritage supergroup led by Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice, announced that vocalist Andrew Freeman has departed following on‑stage tension and divergent musical focus. The band confirmed it still holds a recording contract with earMUSIC but will postpone any...
Hymns From the Hills
Philadelphia punk outfit Poison Ruïn releases their sophomore album *Hymns From the Hills*, expanding from raw anarcho‑punk to a polished, genre‑spanning sound. The record weaves peace‑punk, deathrock, NWOBHM, dungeon synth, black metal and prog‑rock textures while retaining a medieval lyrical lens...
Fathoms
Daryl Groetsch, the Portland‑born composer behind Pulse Emitter, releases his latest synth‑driven album "Fathoms" after moving to Salzburg, Austria. The record consists of four long tracks that simulate a descent into the ocean, echoing the 1950s exotica tradition while maintaining...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Was Writing the Film's Score From a Hospital Bed, Says It Includes over 300...
Composer Brian Tyler revealed he wrote most of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie score while recuperating in a hospital bed after suffering a double subarachnoid brain hemorrhage in August 2025. Despite the life‑threatening injury, he continued work to meet the...
Charli Xcx Management Clarifies Sky Ferreira Claims About ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credits
Charli XCX’s management issued a statement after Sky Ferreira alleged that two tracks on Charli’s upcoming album *Wuthering Heights* were derived from Ferreira’s 2015‑2018 demo material. Ferreira, who is credited as a featured artist, co‑writer and vocal producer on the...
Rissi Palmer Embraces Growth, and Love on Soulful New EP ‘Perspectives’
Rissi Palmer releases the four‑song EP *Perspectives*, blending bluegrass, country, and soulful vocals to tell a personal, roots‑focused story. Produced by Grammy‑winner Shannon Sanders, the record features the dream‑inspired lead single “Old Black Southern Woman,” which honors family legacy. The...
Kelly Clarkson Magnificently Singing Amy Grant’s Modern Holiday Classic Brought Tears to My Eyes on Easter
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol winner, delivered a moving rendition of Amy Grant’s "Breath of Heaven" during a 2021 Kellyoke segment, reminding fans of her vocal versatility. The three‑time Grammy artist has sold more than 82 million records worldwide and...
‘I Said I Wasn’t Going’: Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man Slams Promoters After Skipping Australia Tour
Method Man clarified he never committed to the Australian leg of Wu‑Tang Clan’s farewell "Final Chamber" tour, accusing promoters of advertising "all living members" despite his prior notice that he was booked elsewhere. He cited acting obligations and other commitments...
Fans Choose Sofia D’Angelo’s ‘Time’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Sofia D’Angelo’s solo single “Time” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing more than 69% of the vote. The track, released with a nostalgia‑driven video filmed in a Bushwick bar, outperformed releases from Anne Hathaway, Jack White and others. D’Angelo,...
On the Radio 41 Years Ago, Michael Jackson’s Famed Charity Tune Hit 5,000 Stations at the Same Time Around the...
On April 5, 1985, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie’s charity anthem “We Are The World” was broadcast simultaneously on more than 5,000 radio stations worldwide at 3:50 pm GMT. The coordinated airplay propelled the single to No. 1 on global charts within days of its release. The...
Ye Just Made $33 Million in Two Nights. Will His Comeback Last?
Kanye West, now performing as Ye, sold out two consecutive shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, grossing about $33 million, making the concerts among the highest‑grossing single events in live‑music history. The shows coincided with the release of his new album...
Remember When The Highwaymen Named the Greatest Country Songs of All Time in 1991?
In a 1991 interview while touring New Zealand, the Highwaymen—Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson—each named what they considered the greatest country song ever written. Kristofferson chose Johnny Cash’s 1958 rock‑abilly hit “Big River,” Cash favored Leon Payne’s classic “I Love You Because,” Jennings highlighted...
Charley Pride Fought To Release What Became His First Top 10 Hit
In 1966 Charley Pride fought producer Jack Clement to record "Just Between You And Me," a love song he feared would spark racial backlash. The track became his first Top 10 hit and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country &...
On This Day in 1994, Brooks & Dunn Became the Best Selling Country Music Duo of All Time
On April 5, 1994, Brooks & Dunn’s debut album *Brand New Man* became the first country‑duo record to sell five million copies, cementing their status as the genre’s best‑selling duo. The album generated four consecutive No. 1 singles and was quickly followed by...
Kanye West Announces “Bully” Deluxe Via Gamma & Counters First Week Sales
Distributor Gamma announced a deluxe edition of Kanye West’s album “Bully” via Instagram. Gamma disputes Billboard’s first‑week figures, saying the album moved about 201,000 album‑equivalent units, enough for a No. 1 debut instead of the reported No. 2 with 152,000 units. The...
Here Are All the K-Pop Albums That Have Topped the Billboard 200: Full List
South Korean group BTS reclaimed the Billboard 200 with its April 2026 album ARIRING, marking the 23rd K‑pop release to reach the chart’s summit in under eight years. ARIRING also became the first K‑pop album to hold the No. 1 spot for two...
TikTok and ACRCloud Partner on Derivative Works Detection System
TikTok’s SoundOn platform now incorporates ACRCloud’s Derivative Works Detection service, adding a sophisticated layer of copyright protection for musicians. The technology can spot altered or AI‑generated copies of tracks, even when speed or pitch is changed, helping ensure proper monetization....
3 George Strait Deep Cuts That Songwriters Should Study (And Why)
George Strait’s lesser‑known tracks offer rich lessons for songwriters. "Ready For The End Of The World" showcases a razor‑sharp hook that pairs everyday imagery with a looming climax. "You’re The Cloud I’m On (When I’m High)" demonstrates how ambiguous phrasing...
The Beatles' 1969 No. 1 Hit Is Now the Greatest Love Song Ever Written
George Harrison’s 1969 ballad “Something,” penned for his wife Pattie Boyd, has risen to be hailed as the Beatles’ greatest love song. The track, featured on the iconic Abbey Road album, topped charts and earned widespread critical acclaim. Its simple yet...
Guns N’ Roses Play Rare Deep Cut Live for First Time in 35 Years at São Paulo Show
Guns N’ Roses surprised fans at the Monsters of Rock Brazil show in São Paulo by performing the deep‑cut “Bad Apples” from *Use Your Illusion I*—its first live rendition in 35 years and only the second ever. The set also featured other rarely...
Kanye West’s “Bully” First Week Sales Are Officially In, And They Are Divisive
Kanye West’s album *Bully* debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, moving 152,000 album‑equivalent units in its first week. Streaming contributed 96,000 units, driven by roughly 98 million on‑demand plays, while 56,000 pure album copies were sold. The release marks...
BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200
BTS’s seventh studio album ARIRANG topped the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week, moving 187,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. – a 71% decline from its 641,000‑unit debut, which remains the biggest week of 2026 so far. The two‑week run...
“Whoever Listens Closely to Hallelujah Will Discover that It Is a Song About Sex, About Love, About Life on Earth”:...
Jeff Buckley’s 1994 rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” transformed a modest folk‑rock track into a haunting, guitar‑driven anthem that now eclipses the original. Buckley’s sensual vocal delivery and soaring solo elevated the song’s lyrical themes of love, sex, and spirituality. After...