Noah Cyrus Makes It a Family Affair at Stagecoach With Billy Ray and Braison Cyrus
Noah Cyrus headlined Stagecoach 2026, bringing her brother Braison and father Billy Ray onstage for a multi‑generational set. The show featured live renditions of her recent singles and a duet of Braison‑co‑written "Don’t Put It All on Me." Billy Ray debuted the reflective track "On Our Way Along," the lead single from his forthcoming album The Hill. The performance highlighted the Cyrus family’s renewed push in country music after Noah’s 2025 album release.
Ella Langley Brings Out Theo Von for ‘You Look Like You Love Me’ Duet at Stagecoach
Ella Langley made a striking Stagecoach debut, surprising fans by bringing comedian Theo Von onstage for a lively duet of “You Look Like You Love Me.” The set featured tracks from her new album Dandelion and highlighted her chart‑topping single “Choosin’...
Carnegie Hall & NYC Department of Education Revive All-City High School Music Showcase on Main Stage
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and the NYC Department of Education will host the All‑City High School Music Program End‑of‑Year Showcase on May 10, marking the first main‑stage performance at Stern Auditorium since 1990. More than 300 high‑school musicians from six...
‘Sing Democracy 250’ Set for David Geffen Hall This May
The Sing Democracy 250 concert will bring more than 175 singers from across the United States to New York’s David Geffen Hall on May 24. Conducted by G. Phillip Shoultz III, the program features two newly commissioned world premieres that set texts...
Watch Matt Corby Join Mumford & Sons On Stage in Melbourne
Australian singer‑songwriter Matt Corby joined Mumford & Sons onstage at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, delivering a live rendition of the band’s track “Here.” The appearance came hours after Corby’s fourth studio album, *Tragic Magic*, debuted at No. 1 on the Australian...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan launched its latest weekly playlist, aggregating more than 30 newly released tracks from a mix of indie, rock, and pop artists. The collection spans emerging acts like Mary in the Junkyard and Sundayclub, as well as veteran names such...
Behemoth’s ‘The Godless IV’ Tour Held a Dark Ceremony at Portland’s Roseland Theater and Basically Opened a Portal to Hell
Polish black‑metal titans Behemoth headlined their ‘The Godless IV’ tour at Portland’s Roseland Theater on April 18, 2026, delivering a sold‑out, ritual‑like performance. The night featured death‑metal stalwarts Immolation, Greek outfit Rotting Christ, and iconic Deicide as opening acts. Behemoth’s set mixed classic anthems...
MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'
Former Metal Church frontman Marc Lopes publicly aired his frustration over being cut out of the band after the 2023 album “Congregation Of Annihilation.” Lopes says he held a 20% ownership stake and was denied any conversation about the band’s...
Jack Harlow Reflects on Drake’s Influence: “Cool To See A Rapper Really Be A Rapper”
Jack Harlow openly credits Drake as a major influence, noting the legendary rapper’s blend of rap and melody shaped his own artistic direction. He sampled Drake on the track “Lovin On Me” and highlighted Drake’s minimalist, spacious production style during...
Jesse Malin Confirms Final Extension of ‘Silver Manhattan’ Run, New Music Video “Hollywood Forever Cemetery”
Jesse Malin announced that his autobiographical stage show Silver Manhattan will play its final dates through May 10 at New York’s Bowery Palace. He also released a new single, “Hollywood Forever,” accompanied by a video directed by Marti Wilkerson that honors his...
Drake’s ICEMAN ‘Ice’ Installation Turns Into Viral Hunt and High-Priced Resale Phenomenon
Drake’s ICEMAN campaign turned a massive ice installation in Toronto into a viral scavenger hunt, culminating in the reveal of his album’s May 15 release date. Fans chipped away at the sculpture, uncovering a cryptic “202426 will be my year” message...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (4/24/26)
Vice’s Noisey column spotlights three standout releases for the week of April 24, 2026: Prince’s newly issued ballad “With This Tear,” Kehlani’s collaborative R&B single “I Need You” with Brandy, and Action Bronson’s genre‑bending track “TRICERATOPS” featuring Lil Yachty and Paul Wall. The piece...
Lettuce & The Motet Members Form MTN Lion, Announce Debut Album
Lettuce drummer Adam Deitch and guitarist Adam Smirnoff teamed up with The Motet bassist Garrett Sayers and keyboardist Joey Porter to form the funk supergroup MT Lion. The quartet recorded a debut album titled *Stealth*, slated for release on July 24 via...
Relix Staff Picks: Mikaela Davis, Julia Cumming, White Fence, Skerik, Evolfo and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, powered by Qobuz, highlights Mikaela Davis’s new album “Graceland Way,” her fifth release described as “canyon country.” Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studios, the record blends Laurel Canyon folk, psychedelic pop, and country twang, featuring guests...
Where to Buy Tickets Online to See BLACKPINK’s LISA at Her VIVA LA LISA Las Vegas Residency
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will headline a four‑date Las Vegas residency, VIVA LA LISA, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum on Nov. 13, 14, 27 and 28, 2026. The shows are sold exclusively through resale platforms StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek, each offering buyer guarantees. Ticket prices range from $189 for upper‑deck...
Heavy Song of the Week: Korn’s Artistic Renaissance Continues on “Reward the Scars”
Korn has dropped the new single “Reward the Scars,” continuing the sleek, bleak direction they embraced after their 2007 untitled album and the artistic renaissance sparked by 2019’s *The Nothing*. The track mixes murky avant‑garde textures with an emotionally direct...
BRET MICHAELS: 'I Hope To God' POISON Can Embark On The 'Most Incredible' Tour 'In The Next Year Or Two'
Bret Michaels told New York radio Q104.3 that Poison is eyeing a 2027 reunion tour to mark the 41st anniversary of their 1986 debut, *Look What the Cat Dragged In*. The band’s 2026 tour was shelved amid reports that Michaels demanded...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From the 90s Who Sound Just As Good Today As They Did In Their Prime
VICE’s Noisey column spotlights four 1990s rappers—Guru, Suga Free, The Pharcyde and Big Moe—who could still sound fresh in today’s hip‑hop landscape. The piece avoids obvious legends like Tupac and Biggie, instead focusing on artists whose styles aren’t tied to...
30 Years Ago, a Grammy-Winning Grunge Band Quit Touring at the Height of Their Fame Due to Singer’s Ongoing Struggles
In April 1996 Stone Temple Pilots abruptly canceled their 1996‑97 tour after frontman Scott Weiland entered a medical facility for drug‑related treatment. Weiland’s ongoing heroin, alcohol and cocaine addiction led to multiple relapses, forcing the band to drop additional dates despite...
Billie Eilish Releases ‘INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)’ Ahead Of Early Global Fan Screening Events
Billie Eilish has released an intro track for her upcoming 3‑D concert film, "INTRO (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR)." Early global screenings begin on April 29, offering Dolby 3D and RealD 3D experiences ahead of the May 8 worldwide release. The...
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Inventive Composer Who Played With Tuning
Michael Harrison, the avant‑garde composer and pianist who reinvented piano tuning through just intonation and Indian raga, died at 67 from pancreatic cancer. His career spanned collaborations with La Monte Young on the legendary "The Well‑Tuned Piano" and the creation of...
“It’s Historically Important for Music Lovers of that Genre”: The Legal Dispute over Black Sabbath’s Earliest Recordings Has Been Settled...
The long‑running legal battle between Sharon Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s original manager Jim Simpson over the band’s 1969 Earth demo tapes has been settled. The original members now own the eight‑track collection, which includes unreleased songs such as “Evenin’” and...
New Orleans Magic: Ivan Neville Joins Greensky Bluegrass At Tipitina’s
Greensky Bluegrass opened their New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kickoff at Tipitina’s with a surprise guest appearance by hometown legend Ivan Neville. Neville joined the jam‑grass band for two songs, adding keyboards to a new version of “Lose My Way”...
NIRVANA: 'The Complete Scores' Deluxe Hardcover Collector's Edition Available From HAL LEONARD
Hal Leonard announced the deluxe hardcover "Nirvana – The Complete Scores," a collector’s edition that transcribes every note from the band’s three studio albums—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero—and the MTV Unplugged performance. The 51‑song volume offers guitar, bass, drum, vocal, and...
August Burns Red Release New Single “Sonic Salvation”
August Burns Red has released the new single “Sonic Salvation,” featuring Polaris front‑man Jamie Halls. Guitarist JB Brubaker says it was the first track written for the band’s forthcoming album *Season of Surrender*. The song’s lyrics focus on finding strength...
‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft’ To Premiere At Westwood Village Theatre Before Venue’s Fall Renovations
Paramount’s James Cameron‑directed concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" will premiere on May 6 at the historic Westwood Village Theatre, a 95‑year‑old landmark operated by the American Cinematheque. Dolby has upgraded the venue’s...
Holly Bowling Keys Sweetwater Music Hall Return
Pianist Holly Bowling is slated to headline a solo concert at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California on April 28, 2026. The all‑ages show, starting at 8 p.m., is her only solo Bay Area appearance until a November date. Bowling revisits...
KORN Bassist ROBERTO 'RA' DÍAZ: 'I'm Still, To This Day, Loving Every Second Of It And Hoping It Keeps Going'
Roberto “Ra” Díaz, former Suicidal Tendencies bassist, was tapped by Korn in 2021 after a chance Instagram DM from drummer Ray Luzier during the COVID‑19 shutdown. He quickly learned Korn’s catalog, sent video auditions, and stepped in for original bassist...
The 10 Best Oak Ridge Boys Songs
The Oak Ridge Boys, originally a gospel quartet formed in wartime Oak Ridge, Tennessee, transitioned to country music in the 1970s and built a catalog of chart‑topping hits. Their most iconic tracks—ranked from “I’ll Be True to You” to the...
KLOF No. 81 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF No. 81 showcases a wave of cross‑cultural releases, opening with Hannah Peel and Chinese percussionist Beibei Wang’s collaborative track “Awaken The Insects.” The mixtape also features French folk innovators Cocanha, Seoul‑based pansori group Leenalchi’s Luaka Bop debut, and a world‑music surge...
Boundaries Announce New LP ‘Yearning: The Unbeautiful After’ (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
Connecticut metalcore outfit Boundaries announced their debut Sumerian Records album, *Yearning: the unbeautiful after*, slated for July 17. Recorded in fall 2025 with producer Drew Fulk, the record includes two guest spots from The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers and...
YOSHIKI To Perform At Dodger Stadium For Japanese Heritage Night April 27
Japanese rock star and composer YOSHIKI will sing the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium on April 27 during the Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night. The performance will precede the Dodgers’ game against the Miami Marlins and features YOSHIKI’s cinematic arrangement....
What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?
Country singer Lainey Wilson wrote an 18‑year‑old letter to Tim McGraw seeking mentorship, as shown in her Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool. The letter detailed her songwriting history and request for a meeting, but there is no public record of a...
What Happened to the Letter Lainey Wilson Wrote to Tim McGraw?
Lainey Wilson penned a heartfelt letter to country legend Tim McGraw when she was 18, attaching a demo CD while studying nursing in Louisiana. The letter, shown in her Netflix documentary "Keepin’ Country Cool," never received a public reply, and Wilson...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Introduce First-Time “Truckin'” Cover in New Orleans
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and bassist Paul Kowert performed the second‑to‑last show of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour in New Orleans, debuting a live cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Truckin’.” The set blended classic Dead tracks from the 1981 *Reckoning* album...
RZA Makes Direct Pitch to Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Into Rock Hall
Wu‑Tang Clan has been confirmed for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, prompting front‑man RZA to humorously suggest former President Barack Obama could present the honor. RZA, a longtime Obama fan, said in interviews that...
The Red Clay Strays Announce 2026 ‘Grateful’ North American Tour
The Red Clay Strays announced a North American tour supporting their new album *Grateful*, which debuted with the single “Demons In Your Choir.” The 45‑date trek begins on August 5 in Laval, Quebec, and concludes on November 13 at Atlanta’s State Farm...
Amaia Performs with a Chair Flute in New Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Spanish singer‑songwriter Amaia performed her inaugural Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s office, delivering six songs from her catalog. Mid‑set she introduced a makeshift flute crafted from a plastic folding chair, using it for a striking solo between “C’est La Vie”...
43 Years Ago Today, LA Punks Were Bused Into the Middle of the Desert for a Festival Blueprint of Burning...
In April 1983 the Desolation Center launched the first of three DIY desert concerts, ferrying Los Angeles punks on school buses into the Mojave for a three‑hour, no‑cops show. The lineup—Savage Republic, The Minutemen and later acts like Einstürzende Neubauten and...
Kacey Musgraves Covers SZA’s “Kill Bill” On BBC 1 Live Lounge: Watch
Kacey Musgraves visited BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote her forthcoming album *Middle of Nowhere*. She performed the lead single “Dry Spell” and delivered a country‑pop rendition of SZA’s chart‑topping “Kill Bill”. The cover reimagines the R&B revenge anthem as a sweet‑sour murder...
Bill Callahan: My Days of 58
Bill Callahan has released his ninth solo album, "My Days of 58," marking his 20th record when the Smog catalog is included. The double‑album is billed as his most personal work, with diaristic lyrics that explore family, loneliness, and his...
Annalisa Stroppa to Celebrate 50th Performance ‘Carmen’ in Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will celebrate her 50th performance as Carmen at Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri on April 24 and 26. The milestone caps a decade‑long association with the iconic role, which she has sung at Italy’s leading houses including La Fenice,...
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New LP An Ending in Itself, Produced by Will Yip
American post‑hardcore outfit Sleeping With Sirens announced their eighth studio album, An Ending in Itself, slated for release on June 12 via Rise Records. The record, produced by acclaimed rock producer Will Yip, follows the title‑track single with a second...
BLOOD INCANTATION Announce Release Of All Gates Open Documentary & Soundtrack
Denver death‑metal outfit Blood Incantation announced a standalone release titled All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), slated for June 5, 2026 on Century Media Records. The package pairs a 73‑minute documentary chronicling the creation of their 2024 album Absolute Elsewhere with...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Milk Bar: The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow performed a No Depression Session at Milk Bar’s flagship bakery in Manhattan, delivering a pop‑up show for a mix of fans and surprised customers. The set featured the new track “Honeysuckle” and a cover of “Islands in...
PBS SoCal Steers Hip-Hop Series Towards Crossroads of Music and Local Communities
PBS SoCal’s digital series *Outside the Lyrics* has shifted its editorial focus from a metaverse‑centric format to a community‑driven exploration of hip‑hop and jazz in Los Angeles. The second season, produced with USC Annenberg’s IDEA institute, showcases how music influences...
Suki Waterhouse's "Tiny Raisin" & 9 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s weekly Soundcheck roundup spotlights ten fresh releases, from Suki Waterhouse’s grungy “Tiny Raisin” to Kehlani’s duet with Brandy on “I Need You.” The list also features Lucy Dacus’s introspective “Planting Tomatoes,” Kim Petras’s hyperpop anthem “Need For Speed,” and genre‑bending...
Lucy Dacus Reflects On Loss & Growing Older In New Song ‘Planting Tomatoes’
Lucy Dacus has released “Planting Tomatoes,” a song that debuted as a Record Store Day exclusive and is now available on all major streaming platforms. The track is her first new material since the 2025 album Forever Is A Feeling and...
From Michael to Back to Black, Authorised Music Biopics Are Becoming Bland, Blatant Propaganda. Audiences Deserve Better | Simran Hans
The article argues that authorized music biopics, exemplified by the upcoming Michael Jackson film, have become formulaic vehicles for estate‑driven profit rather than honest portraits. It notes that "Michael" sidesteps the singer’s long‑standing abuse allegations, focusing instead on a glossy...
FAC Announces Its First Beneficiaries of UKAT Fund
The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has released the first tranche of the UK Artist Touring (UKAT) fund, allocating £125,000 (≈ $159,000) to support 211 tour dates for 26 emerging UK artists. Each recipient can receive up to £7,000 (≈ $9,000) to plug...