'Dreams Come True' For Singer Joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada Soundtrack
American singer‑songwriter Izzy Escobar lands her first major film placement on the *Devil Wears Prada 2* soundtrack, contributing the original track “Evergreen Avenue.” The sequel reunites the original cast and features a star‑studded, female‑led album that includes Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean. Escobar was approached after director David Frankel heard her 2025 single “Sunny in London,” and her song plays during an emotional climax. The release spotlights a growing music‑fashion crossover in Hollywood.
A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal (ATH2) – Album by Luhh Dyl
Luhh Dyl, the 21‑year‑old hip‑hop artist, released his double‑disc album *A Time To Hurt, A Time To Heal* on May 1, 2026. The 21‑track project features only a handful of guest verses, underscoring Dyl’s push to be seen as a full‑album artist...
Asmik Grigorian on Performing the Opera ‘Eugene Onegin’
Armenian‑Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian, 44, returns to the Metropolitan Opera to headline Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin as Tatiana. The Deborah Warner‑directed production showcases Grigorian’s rare Falcon soprano timbre and her immersive acting style. Her performance follows a string of acclaimed Tatiana...
BONUS TRACKS: RIP David Allan Coe, New Punch Brothers, A Bob Dylan/Bon Iver Crossover, and More Roots Music News
Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe died at 86, leaving a contentious but influential legacy. The week also saw Punch Brothers announce a new instrumental album slated for July 24 on Nonesuch Records, while Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon will front...
Carín León Details New Album MUDA, Shares “Ruca”: Stream
Mexican star Carín León announced his 14‑track album MUDA for May 7, debuting the disco‑funk single “Ruca.” The record features collaborations with Rawayana and Juanes and signals a stylistic shift toward a more global sound. León also unveiled an extensive North American tour...
Dirty Dozen Brass Band & CR Gruver Add New Orleans Flavor To Widespread Panic’s Jazz Fest Set
At the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Widespread Panic’s main‑stage set was moved up to 2 p.m. after storm warnings threatened the original 4:30 p.m. slot. The 140‑minute performance featured guest appearances by New Orleans organist CR Gruver and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band,...
Earl Sweatshirt & JPEGMAFIA Trade Blows Online
Earl Sweatshirt and JPEGMAFIA, two leading figures in underground hip‑hop, have entered a public feud on social media. JPEGMAFIA announced his upcoming album "Experimental Rap," asserting he is the genre’s top innovator. Earl responded with cryptic Instagram comments that both...
“Bring Your Love”
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter drop “Bring Your Love,” the second single from Madonna’s forthcoming double‑album CONFESSIONS II. Produced by Stuart Price, the house‑infused track samples Inner City’s “Good Life” and pairs Madonna’s iconic vocal swagger with Carpenter’s youthful bite. Critics note...
Lucy Park Shares Atmospheric Alt-Soul Hymn ‘BLUE SASHIKO’
British singer‑songwriter Lucy Park returns with the atmospheric alt‑soul single “BLUE SASHIKO,” following the acclaimed “GOOD GRACES” EP. The track premiered during her set at the Brick Lane Jazz Festival, where she highlighted its perfume‑esque production and controlled vocal delivery. “BLUE...
Check Out These Exclusive Behind the Scenes Photos of Bleachers’ Album Cover Shoot at Electric Lady Studios
Bleachers released an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes film of their album‑cover shoot at New York’s iconic Electric Lady Studios, coinciding with the new single “I’m Not Joking” dropped on April 30. The upcoming album “Everyone For 10 Minutes” is slated for release on...
Hear a New Chris Cornell Tribute From King Ultramega
King Ultramega, the metal supergroup led by Mark Menghi, has released a new tribute to Chris Cornell with a re‑imagined version of “Dead Wishes,” featuring Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on vocals. The track is the sixth in a series of Cornell‑focused...
Dame Dash Claims Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” Is Irrelevant: “Nobody Cares”
Dame Dash, co‑founder of Roc‑A‑Fella, told *The Art Of Dialogue* that Jay‑Z’s debut album *Reasonable Doubt* “doesn’t sell” and “nobody cares.” He reiterated his long‑standing dispute over the album’s ownership, noting his attempts to sell his one‑third stake amid financial...
Angine De Poitrine: Vol. II
Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine turned a viral KEXP livestream into a breakout moment, releasing their second album *Vol. II* in mid‑2026. The six‑track record blends hyper‑complex microtonal math rock with high‑energy fuzz, drawing comparisons to King Gizzard’s *Flying Microtonal Banana*....
The Claypool Lennon Delirium's Cosmic New Album Is Not Just an AI Warning, but a Reflection on a Global Loss...
The Claypool Lennon Delirium released a concept album, “The Great Parrot‑Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy,” on May 1, 2026. Inspired by Nick Bostrom’s paper‑clip maximizer thought experiment, the record frames AI as a cautionary backdrop for a broader commentary on...
Bidness Is Boomin – EP by Shoreline Mafia
Shoreline Mafia has released an eight‑track EP titled "Bidness Is Boomin," marking the reunion of core members OHGEESYU and Fenix Flexin after a period of solo projects. The EP, which drops on all major streaming services, showcases the group’s signature...
David Allan Coe’s New Posthumous Album Comes with Serious Questions
David Allan Coe died at 86 on April 29, 2026, leaving a shelved 2017 album recorded with Average Joes Entertainment. The project, delayed for years over sales concerns, is now slated for release on September 6, 2026—what would have been Coe’s 87th birthday—according to...
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights 14 fresh releases, ranging from American Football’s genre‑bending LP4 to Tori Amos’s politically charged In Times of Dragons. The list features veteran acts like Kacey Musgraves and emerging European producers such as Hekt, while remix projects from Zara Larsson...
Red Bull Announces New Electronic Event Series ‘Midsummer’
Red Bull is rolling out its new global electronic‑music series, Midsummer, with a London edition on June 20 at the Wagtail rooftop. The event is part of a 28‑hour synchronized program that will span seven cities across three continents. Headliners...
Claire Rosinkranz Embodies Emotional Honesty On ‘Just A Man’
Claire Rosinkranz, the Gen Z pop breakout, has dropped the single “Just A Man” from her February‑released sophomore album *My Lover*. The track tackles emotional honesty and modern masculinity from a female viewpoint, emphasizing vulnerability as a sign of strength. Rosinkranz’s hushed vocal...
Body Of Work – Album by Edward Skeletrix
Edward Skeletrix dropped his highly experimental underground‑rap album *Body Of Work* on May 1, 2026. The 26‑track record leans into deliberate monotony, with a recurring title theme—variations of “Art Is Sucking The Life Out Of Me.” Critics note the album feels more...
Video Premiere: Mind Incision – ‘Y.W.A. War’
Denver deathcore band Mind Incision returns after two years with the new single “Y.W.A. War.” The track blends heavy deathcore, metalcore, and nü‑metal elements and is paired with a half‑performance, half‑story video depicting a post‑AI apocalypse. Vocalist Jason Neil says...
Essential Releases, May 1, 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s May 1 2026 Essential Releases roundup spotlights a diverse slate of new albums, from Dolphin Hyperspace’s free‑jazz fusion "ECHOLOCATION" to KLONNS’s hardcore‑laden "G.A.M.E.S". The selections highlight collaborations with Grammy‑winning musicians, concept‑driven storytelling, and genre‑bending production across indie labels like M25,...
"Welcome to the Carnival of Sin." Corpse-Painted Nuns, Sparklers and Songs About Sex: Controversial Metallers Dogma Return to the UK
Dogma, the corpse‑painted nun metal act, kicked off its debut UK headline tour at Wolverhampton’s KK’s Steel Mill on 30 April 2026 to a sold‑out house. Despite a 2025 scandal in which three original members left alleging manipulation and formed Vindicta, the...
JPEGMAFIA Launches New Album ‘EXPERIMENTAL RAP’
JPEGMAFIA, the Los Angeles provocateur known for abrasive, politically charged sound, will release his ninth studio album, 'EXPERIMENTAL RAP', on May 21. The record follows a two‑year hiatus and continues his habit of self‑producing every track, giving him full creative control...
Rose White Returns With Sophomore EP ‘A Night With A Sazerac’
Polish‑born singer Rose White has dropped her sophomore EP, “A Night With A Sazerac,” marking her most self‑assured songwriting to date. The record blends breezy jazz, pop, soul and a Latin twist, with the title track highlighted as an emotional...
SPOTLIGHT: Emily Nenni Steps Out with Newfound Confidence on ‘Movin’ Shoes’
Emily Nenni, the Nashville‑born alt‑country singer‑songwriter, released her fourth LP, Movin’ Shoes, today on New West Records. The 13‑track album follows 2024’s Drive & Cry and reflects a period of personal growth and artistic confidence. Nenni launched the record with a cross‑country...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of Southern Rock?
Southern Rock’s defining “Big Four” are the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and R.E.M., each shaping the genre’s sound and legacy. The Allmans pioneered dual‑guitar improvisations in the early 1970s, while Lynyrd Skynyrd delivered iconic anthems like “Free Bird” and...
Chase & Status to Feature as Characters in New James Bond Game, 007: First Light
IO Interactive announced that British drum‑and‑bass duo Chase & Status will appear as themselves in the upcoming James Bond video game 007: First Light. The game, slated for a May 27, 2026 launch on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, continues the franchise’s tradition of...
Long-Time Rainbow Disco Club Resident Sisi Has Died Aged 46
International DJ Tetsuyoshi Kisisita, known as Sisi, died on April 22, 2026 at age 46 after a cerebral haemorrhage. A resident of Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club (RDC) since the early 2010s, he built a reputation as a record‑digging tastemaker and...
Ninajirachi Was Never a Club Kid – Her Rise to EDM Stardom Made Her One
Australian producer Nina Wilson, known as Ninajirachi, has transitioned from a decade‑long home‑studio career to international EDM stardom. Her 2025 album *I Love My Computer* received critical acclaim and amassed millions of streams, leading to headline tours across Europe, the...
The Blackout Announce ‘Hope’ 15th Anniversary Performance
British rock outfit The Blackout announced a one‑night, 360° immersive concert on August 21 at CultVR in Cardiff. The event marks the 15th anniversary of their 2011 album “Hope,” featuring live renditions of tracks such as “Higher & Higher” and...
Older, Sadder, Better: American Football Leans In On ‘LP4’
American Football’s fourth studio album, *LP4*, arrives as the band’s third release since reuniting in 2014. Co‑produced by Sonny DiPerri, the record pushes the group’s signature emo‑rock sound into darker, more experimental territory, featuring eight‑minute slow‑burns and heavier textures. Lyrically, frontman...
“Sounds of the Universe Crying”: This Pop Icon’s Label Wanted a Pop Solo Album. He Gave Them a Prog Record...
In 1977 Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates recorded his first solo album, Sacred Songs, with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp as producer and collaborator. RCA feared the avant‑garde material would jeopardize Hall’s pop trajectory and ordered the project shelved. After...
Behind “Turn The Lights Off” By Justė
The 2025 revival of “Turn The Lights Off” turned a 15‑year‑old catalog hit into a modern success. By leveraging a TikTok meme and a high‑intensity artist‑development program for Lithuanian DJ Justė, the campaign generated 1 billion radio plays and 37 million Spotify...
Nia Archives to Support Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026
All Points East (APE) has added rising UK artist Nia Archives to the support bill for the Jorja Smith and Tems co‑headlining day on 21 August 2026. Archives will use the slot to showcase material from her forthcoming second album, slated for...
Tales of Festival 2026 Will Have Live Performances by Hanako Oku and DEEN
Bandai Namco announced that Tales of Festival 2026 will take place at Yokohama Buntai on July 4‑5, featuring live performances by singers Hanako Oku and the pop group DEEN. Oku will appear on July 4, performing the opening and ending themes of Tales...
Placebo Share ‘Re:Created Version’ of Classic ‘Lady Of The Flowers’
Placebo has unveiled a reworked version of “Lady Of The Flowers,” the latest teaser from RE:CREATED, a full‑album reimagining of their 1996 debut. The new track features heavier production, higher‑pitched vocals and additional instrumentation drawn from the original master tapes....
Remembering When an Alan Parsons Project Instrumental Became an NBA Arena Anthem in 1984
Alan Parsons’ 1982 instrumental “Sirius”, originally an intro to “Eye In The Sky”, was adopted by Chicago Bulls PA announcer Tommy Davis in 1984 to cue the home team’s lineup. The timing coincided with Michael Jordan’s rookie season, turning the...
50 Years Ago: Alan Parsons' Bold Start on 'Tales of Mystery'
Alan Parsons, fresh from engineering hits like Abbey Road and The Dark Side of the Moon, teamed up with fellow studio veteran Eric Woolfson to launch the Alan Parsons Project. Their debut, the Poe‑inspired concept album *Tales of Mystery and Imagination*, was...
Ama Flips The Perspective On New Single ‘So…’
London‑based singer‑songwriter Ama, formerly known as Ama Lou, has released her new single “So…” through ISO Supremacy and PULSE Records. The track follows her 2023 debut album “I Came Home Late” and the 2022 comeback single “My Girl,” continuing the narrative...
AZ Releases New Single “Uniqueness” Ahead of ‘Doe Or Die III’
Brooklyn rapper AZ has dropped the single “Uniqueness,” the lead track from his upcoming album *Doe Or Die III*. The album, slated for May 8, 2026, will close the trilogy that began with his 1995 debut. Produced by Mike N Keys, the track...
Nick Grant and BJ The Chicago Kid Link Up for “Back Up”
Acclaimed lyricist Nick Grant has released the single “Back Up,” featuring six‑time Grammy nominee BJ The Chicago Kid. The track is the lead‑off from Grant’s forthcoming ten‑track album *Smile*, slated for a May 15, 2026 release. *Smile* assembles heavyweight collaborators such as...
Halsey Releases Deluxe Edition Of ‘The Great Impersonator’
Halsey has issued a deluxe edition of her 2024 album *The Great Impersonator*, adding seven previously unreleased tracks. The new songs range from grungy guitar work on “Lucid” to 00s‑style pop on “Alice of The Upper Class” and acoustic numbers...
North West Debuts New EP ‘N0rth4evr’
Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West has dropped her debut EP “N0rth4evr,” accompanied by a high‑concept video for the title track directed by Ty Akimoto and Mack Ishida. The eight‑track collection blends hyper‑pop, trap, and Japanese‑inspired melodies, featuring songs like “H0w...
Add to Playlist: The Snarling Irish Folk of Madra Salach and the Week’s Best New Tracks
Irish folk‑rock outfit Madra Salach released its debut EP *It’s a Hell of an Age*, delivering a feral blend of traditional reels, techno‑driven builds and a Liam Gallagher‑style vocal punch. The band’s reinterpretations of classics like “Spancil Hill” sit alongside original...
3 British Bands From the 1960s That Shaped Oasis
Oasis’s 2025 stadium tour sparked a resurgence that culminated in the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A new article traces that momentum back to three 1960s British acts that shaped the Gallagher brothers’ sound. The Beatles supplied...
Festival News: Music Bank to Debut in Barcelona
Music Bank, the flagship K‑pop showcase produced by KBS and Korean Power, will make its European debut in Barcelona’s Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 12 September 2026. The event, headlined by ATEEZ and ENHYPEN, will accommodate 56,000 fans, making it...
Miss Bashful’s New Album ‘Glamour Snobby’ Is A Riot
Berlin‑based rave‑pop provocateur Miss Bashful has released her new album “Glamour Snobby.” The nine‑track, 21‑minute record blends fashion flamboyance with Berlin’s high‑energy club sound. Guest artists such as Princess Superstar, GDA, Luca Eck, and CHRIST DILLINGER appear on the project....
Mathilda Homer Shares Touching New Ode ‘Cathedral Walls’
Mathilda Homer has returned with the piano‑driven single “Cathedral Walls,” an ode to her fiancé and longtime collaborator Isaac Waddington. The track draws on Waddington’s childhood experience singing in cathedrals and captures the early rush of attraction between the pair....
Kneecap: Fenian Review | Alexis Petridis's Album of the Week
Irish rave‑rap trio Kneecap released their new album Fenian, a more ruminative record that swaps the urban grit of 2024’s Fine Art for bucolic, off‑grid reflections. The release follows a turbulent two‑year period that saw the band accused of displaying...