How Canadian Rock Duo Angine De Poitrine Play with Neurobiology and Physics to Make Viral Music
Canadian experimental duo Angine de Poitrine went viral after a 27‑minute YouTube video amassed over 15 million views. The pair uses a self‑built guitar with extra frets that creates micro‑tonal notes between the traditional 12‑note Western scale. Neuroscientist Robert Zatorre explains that the brain rewards a balance of predictability and surprise, which the band achieves through repetitive phrases punctuated by alien‑sounding intervals. Their success highlights how novel acoustic physics can capture mainstream attention.
Murkage Dave, Yard Act’s Ryan Needham Reimagine Roy Davis Jr’s ‘Gabriel’
Murkage Dave teamed up with Yard Act bassist Ryan Needham to reimagine Roy Davis Jr.’s 1996 house classic “Gabriel.” The partnership grew out of a close friendship forged while Dave supported Yard Act on their European tour. Their version retains...
MMM – Lunistice Alignments
MMM, a new trio of Scottish sound artist Gayle Brogan, guitarist Elizabeth Still, and producer Nick Jonah Davis, released their debut album Lunistice Alignments on May 1, 2026. The six-track record was recorded on location at the 5,000‑year‑old Calanais Standing Stones on...
Gia Ford Announces New Album ‘A Room Within A Room’
Singer‑songwriter Gia Ford announced her forthcoming album “A Room Within A Room,” slated for release on September 18 through Chrysalis Records. The record follows a series of stark, dark‑pop singles and aims to counter the prevailing trend of hyper‑polished production...
Ritual Listens: Jacob Bannon’s Favourite Albums
Converge has issued *Hum Of Hurt* just six months after the February release of *Love Is Not Enough*, marking a rapid two‑album output in 2026. Frontman Jacob Bannon describes the new record as raw, emotional hardcore with added airiness, contrasting...
José Carreras to Host All-Star Stadium Concert In Australia
Legendary tenor José Carreras will headline an exclusive, one‑night‑only concert at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 5, 2032, kicking off cultural celebrations for the 2032 Olympics. The “Carreras & Friends” show features pop and rock stars including Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Katherine Jenkins, Ronan Keating, Darren Hayes...
Watch the Chicks Revisit ‘Not Ready to Make Nice’ on ‘Kimmel’
The Chicks performed their 2006 anthem “Not Ready to Make Nice” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Grammy‑winning album *Taking the Long Way*. Dressed in red, the trio delivered a full‑band rendition with strings, revisiting the...
On the Record with WHO SHOT SCOTT
Australian‑New Zealand rapper WHO SHOT SCOTT dropped his debut album HAIRY last week, a genre‑bending collection that fuses alt‑rock with hip‑hop. The record is a personal reclamation, referencing the bullying he endured for his body hair after fleeing war‑torn Iraq...
Hook Ep. 4 Features New Stars, Kerrville Folk Fest Winners
The Hook’s fourth episode, recorded May 31 in Austin, showcased emerging songwriters including Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk winner Caitlin Cannon and former winner Noosa Al‑Sarraj (Girl Haggard). Performers such as Aiden Rackley, Long Prairie, and Nitin Anish delivered a mix...
Netflix’s Michael Jackson Documentary Pulls 17 Million Views in First Week
Netflix’s three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* logged more than 17 million views in its first week, making it one of the platform’s biggest non‑fiction hits of 2026. The series debuted near the top of Netflix’s global English‑language TV rankings, underscoring...
On This Day: Eskimo Joe Release ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’ in 2006
Australian rock trio Eskimo Joe marked the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, Black Fingernails, Red Wine, which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in June 2006. The record achieved 4× platinum certification in Australia and remains the...
Vera Blue Announces New Album and Australian Tour Dates
Vera Blue, the Australian singer‑songwriter also known as Celia Pavey, announced her third studio album *Modern Rituals* for release on 21 August 2026 via Island Records/Universal Music Australia. The album’s lead single “Rituals,” produced with Grammy‑nominated Lachlan Bostock, explores self‑acceptance and emotional...
KIM THAYIL On Finishing SOUNDGARDEN's Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Emotionally Difficult And Challenging'
Soundgarden’s surviving members are completing a posthumous album that incorporates unreleased Chris Cornell vocal tracks recorded between 2015 and 2017. The trio—Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd—are working with longtime producer Terry Date to flesh out rough demos into...
Conor Oberst Issues Statement on Bright Eyes’ Forest Hills Evacuation: “We’re Still Reeling & Devastated”
Conor Oberst released a statement after Bright Eyes’ Forest Hills Stadium concert was abruptly halted by a severe storm on June 6. The band is refunding all tickets—AXS purchases will be automatically credited within 30 business days—and directed other buyers to...
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Roll Out Fall 2026 Tour Dates With Sqwerv & Dizgo
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced a coast‑to‑coast Fall 2026 tour running from October 23 to November 21, covering ten U.S. cities. Supporting acts Sqwerv and Dizgo will open three and six shows respectively, with Kendall Street Company joining the Cleveland...
Frisson Noir
Finnish soprano Tarja Turunen’s ninth solo record, *Frisson Noir*, earns an 8/10 from Blabbermouth, confirming her status as a leading voice in symphonic metal. The album pairs her operatic vocals with heavyweight collaborators—including former Nightwish bandmate Marko Hietala, Cradle of...
Show Me the Body Announce Fall 2026 Tour, Unleash Single “Eat for Peace”: Stream
Show Me the Body announced a month‑long North American tour for Fall 2026, kicking off on September 15 in Boston and concluding October 15 in New York City. The band will support their upcoming album *Alone Together*, slated for a July 10 release via Loma...
Sienna Spiro Maps Out “My House” World Tour
English pop singer‑songwriter Sienna Spiro announced the “My House” world tour, a 40‑date trek supporting her debut album Visitor. The headlining North American leg launches on Oct 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and runs through Nov 10 in Los Angeles, followed by...
Olivia Rodrigo to Preview New Songs, Give Dating Advice on One-Off Radio Show
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo will host a one‑hour iHeartRadio show titled “u+me=advice forever” on June 11, a day before her new album drops. The program will feature fan‑submitted relationship questions and preview several tracks from the forthcoming album “you seem pretty...
SCOTT IAN 'Loves' That JOHN BUSH Is Performing Material From His Era Of ANTHRAX, Wants To Join Singer On Stage...
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian praised former frontman John Bush’s solo tour, where Bush is performing material from his 1992‑2005 tenure. Ian said he would love to join Bush onstage, but missed both the Los Angeles and New York dates. Bush’s setlist spans four...
Jeff Tweedy to Mark First ‘Twilight Override’ Anniversary with New Solo Tour Dates
Jeff Tweedy announced a fall solo tour to mark the first anniversary of his expansive three‑disc album Twilight Override, which explores the nuances of aging. The itinerary kicks off on Oct 20 in Three Oaks, Michigan, moves through New York and Massachusetts,...
CHAT PILE Announces New Album 'Who Loves The Sun', Shares 'Deep Blue' Music Video
Oklahoma City noise‑rock quartet CHAT PILE announced their third album, Who Loves The Sun, slated for release on September 4, 2026. The record expands the band’s aggressive sound with pre‑2000 indie‑rock hooks while confronting AI, climate change, and societal decay. The...
A New Horizon: The Leaving In Conversation
Founding CHVRCHES member Martin Doherty and touring drummer Jonny Scott have formed a new duo called The Leaving, releasing their debut album Ultimate Buzz. The record, recorded in Los Angeles, diverges from CHVRCHES’ synth‑pop by embracing dark‑wave, rave‑tape and industrial...
Black Duck With Elena Setién Announce Self-Titled Debut, Share “Land of the Many Eyes”
Chicago’s experimental trio Black Duck has teamed with Basque vocalist Elena Setién for a self‑titled debut, slated for release on August 28, 2025 via independent label Thrill Jockey. The album’s lead single, “Land of the Many Eyes,” draws on Indigenous...
Gaswerk Music Days Reveals 2026 Line-Up with Kampire, Ecko Bazz and More
Gaswerk Music Days announced its fourth edition, scheduled for July 24‑26 and July 31‑August 2, 2026 at the Gaswerksiedlung in Berlin. The lineup expands with newcomers Kampire, Ecko Bazz, Pili Pili Girls, Tissilawen and Jokwiz alongside returning acts such as MC Yallah, Scotch Rolex and Burnt...
156/SILENCE Announce Fall North American Tour
American metalcore outfit 156/Silence announced a 18‑date North American tour titled the “From A Distance Tour,” kicking off on September 9 in Worcester, MA and wrapping on October 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. The trek features fellow acts Aviana, Heavensgate and Fromjoy as...
Conway The Machine Drops New Mixtape ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’
Conway The Machine has surprise‑released a 15‑track mixtape titled “I Heard You Paint Houses.” The project is available via a simple email download or by texting a dedicated number for a streaming link. The release coincides with the kickoff of...
Underoath Reveal Define the Great Line Anniversary Tour
Underoath announced a 20th‑anniversary North American trek celebrating their 2006 album *Define the Great Line*. The tour kicks off in St. Louis on Nov 5 and wraps in Tampa on Dec 18, hitting major markets such as Las Vegas, Vancouver, Chicago and...
What Is Going On with These New Brad Paisley Songs?
Brad Paisley has launched a "Tacklebox" project, releasing six previously unreleased songs that were re‑recorded at The Castle studio, positioning the collection as a never‑ending digital playlist rather than a traditional album. The initiative follows a stalled 2023 album, "Son...
Sarah Davachi Details New Album, ‘The Will Of Tongues’
Sarah Davachi announced her upcoming album *The Will Of Tongues*, set for release on August 28, 2026 via Late Music. The two‑hour record comprises 13 pieces, including five solo pipe‑organ works recorded in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands,...
For Sharada Shashidhar, Play Comes Before Perfection
Singer‑composer Sharada Shashidhar releases her second album, *A Foot on the Ground*, built on spontaneous, child‑like improvisation rather than polished perfection. Working with producer Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market, she recorded tracks in real time, using unconventional instruments like...
Diles Que No Me Maten, “Escrito en Agua”
Mexico City psych‑rock collective Diles Que No Me Maten released Escrito en Agua, an album that leans heavily on jazz‑inflected arrangements and unconventional instrumentation. The record showcases pedal‑steel moans, sax‑clarinet duets, and cinematic reverb‑laden guitar pieces, creating a fluid song‑cycle...
A.A. Williams’ Vocals and Tragic Persona Shine Brightly
A.A. Williams’ third album, Solstice, marks a subtle production shift, pulling back reverb and chorus to showcase a drier, more intimate vocal presence. The record continues her blend of doom‑rock heaviness and dream‑pop ambience while deepening lyrical explorations of trauma,...
Shabason & Krgovich – Four Days in June
Nicholas Krgovich and Joseph Shabason released their seventh collaborative album, Four Days in June, on June 12, 2026 through Ideé Fixe Records. The record expands their signature jazz‑inflected pop with contributions from Sam Amidon, Thom Gill, Bram Gielen and Phil Melanson,...
Camille Camille Rides the Waves in the ‘Enchanted Sea’
Belgian singer‑songwriter Camille Willemart, performing as Camille Camille, releases her sophomore album Enchanted Sea, arriving five years after her 2021 debut. The record broadens her folk foundation with baroque instrumentation—piano, flute, mandolin—and nods to Leonard Cohen, while integrating French lyrics and...
Godthrymm Expand Their Palette on ‘Projections’
Godthrymm’s third album, Projections, builds on the doom‑metal foundations of Reflections and Distortions, delivering a powerful first half that blends epic weight with heavier vocal registers. Tracks like “Trenches Deep” and “Endure My Skin” showcase the band’s ability to channel...
Kanye West Announces Release Date For “BULLY” Deluxe Album
Kanye West announced that his BULLY Deluxe album will be released on Friday, June 19, 2026, following the drop of the new single “Gemini Season” with a Bianca Censori‑featured video. The rapper, who is currently on a summer tour that...
Charles Barkley Highlights Cardi B’s “Cardi D’s” During Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Halftime Show
During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, Cardi B delivered a halftime performance featuring her upcoming single “Bodega Baddie” and the 2017 hit “Bodak Yellow.” Broadcaster Ernie Johnson introduced her, and former NBA star Charles Barkley quipped, “I don’t...
Robert Smith On Olivia Rodrigo: “I Am Slightly In Awe Of How Easy She Finds It All”
Olivia Rodrigo and The Cure frontman Robert Smith teamed up for a surprise duet at Glastonbury, later unveiling their new synth‑laden ballad “What’s Wrong With Me” at Primavera Sound. The track, praised by Smith for Rodrigo’s effortless songwriting, will feature...
Chlöe and Timbaland Announce Joint Mixtape ‘Resurrection’ Set for June 19 Release
Grammy‑nominated singer Chlöe and iconic producer Timbaland have confirmed a joint mixtape titled “Resurrection,” slated for release on June 19. The partnership was revealed through an Instagram teaser that includes a pre‑save link, pairing Timbaland’s signature production with Chlöe’s experimental direction....
Soft Cell Announce Final Album ‘Danceteria’
Soft Cell announced their sixth and final studio album, Danceteria, slated for release on 25 September 2026 through Republic Of Music. The record is named after the legendary New York nightclub that shaped the duo’s early career, and serves as a tribute to multi‑instrumentalist...
Chlöe Bailey, Timbaland Align On New Mixtape ‘RESURRECTION’
American singer‑songwriter Chlöe Bailey announced her new mixtape “RESURRECTION,” slated for release on June 19. The project follows her 2024 sophomore album “Trouble In Paradise” and the lone post‑album single “Keep Watching.” Early 2024 studio teasers revealed a collaboration with legendary...
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Emily Nenni, the May 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP "Movin' Shoes" on May 1 via New West Records. Raised in a musically diverse San Jose household, she absorbed rock, hip‑hop, country, and classic girl‑group sounds before...
Ecca Vandal Announces Headline Australian Tour
Australian alternative‑rock artist Ecca Vandal announced a three‑city headline tour for early November 2026, hitting Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. The pre‑sale runs June 10‑11 with general tickets available June 12 at 11 am local time. The tour follows a world‑wide run...
Tour News: Paris Jackson, Camp Flog Gnaw 2026, Anaiis, Towa Bird, Jane Remover, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a wave of new live‑music announcements for summer and fall 2026. Paris Jackson is embarking on her first headlining tour, concluding in New York City on September 25, while Charli XCX will launch a Music, Fashion, Film...
6 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights six fresh tracks from a mix of established and emerging acts. Suede adds 11 bonus cuts to its 2025 Antidepressants album, while LA duo Paycheque teases their debut with the synth‑driven single “Heatwave.” Twin Bloom drops...
There's Drum-Cam Footage Of Drummer ANIKA NILLES' First RUSH Concert – Watch Here
Anika Nilles made her live debut with Rush on June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, captured in a full‑length drum‑cam video posted by TapeheadToo. The footage shows her tackling a set that spans classics like “Tom Sawyer,” “YYZ,”...
Seven Reasons Why Prince Celebration 2026 Was a Gift to Prince Fans and Music Lovers
Prince Celebration 2026 marked the ten‑year anniversary of Prince’s passing with a five‑day tribute in Minneapolis that combined concerts, panels, and a free block party. The lineup spanned legends such as Chaka Khan and Bootsy Collins alongside newer artists mentored...
Kelsey Lu Shares “Cutting Off the Head of a Ghost,” Announces Fall Tour
American singer‑songwriter Kelsey Lu is set to release her first album in seven years, *So Help Me God*, on June 14, 2026. Ahead of the album, she unveiled the orchestral single “Cutting Off the Head of a Ghost,” co‑written with Patrick Wimberly for...
PATRICK WALKER Talks to Metal Injection About First WARNING Record In 20 Years: “I Certainly Don't Do It For Any...
British doom‑metal veteran Patrick Walker is set to release Warning’s third album, Rituals of Shame, on June 19 via Relapse Records. The record follows the cult classic Watching from a Distance, which gained acclaim over two decades through word‑of‑mouth rather than major...