Watch Codefendants’ (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) New “The Fix” Video ++ Exclusive Vinyl
Codefendants, the trio of Fat Mike, Sam King and rapper Ceschi, released their sophomore album Lifers on April 3, 2026, with Fat Mike handling production and a mix of bossa nova, hardcore and folk influences. An exclusive galaxy‑swirl vinyl edition is limited to 200 copies and available through Brooklyn Vegan’s shop. The band premiered the video for "The Fix," a psychedelic‑punk collage that references 60s psych, 80s Max Headroom and 90s VHS culture. A North American tour follows, hitting major festivals such as Sublime Me Gusta, Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
Meek Mill Fires Back With New Freestyle As Fans Say “He Still Got It”
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill dropped a new freestyle that opens with reflective lines about fighting for freedom and unanswered pleas for help. The track has sparked immediate fan enthusiasm, with listeners praising his lyrical intensity and declaring that “real rap...
Dan + Shay ‘Say So’ Inspired by Loss, Duo Feared It Was Too Heavy
Dan + Shay’s upcoming single “Say So” was born from the tragic suicide of their friend and mentor Ben Vaughn in 2025. The duo admits the track’s raw focus on grief and mental‑health struggles felt unusually heavy for their usual love‑song...
Ye Replaces Don Toliver On “Circles” With His Own Vocals
Kanye West (Ye) has quietly replaced Don Toliver's vocals on the track “Circles” from his newly released album *BULLY* with his own verses. The alteration appeared on streaming services without any formal announcement, prompting rapid comparison among fans. The switch...
"I Want to Do Lots of Different Things. I'm Always on some Sort of Learning Curve." Every Album Robert Plant...
Classic Rock ranks the 17 albums Robert Plant has issued since Led Zeppelin’s 1980 split, placing the 1983 solo effort *The Principle Of Moments* at the top and the experimental 1985 *Shaken ‘N’ Stirred* at the bottom. The list spans solo work,...
Inside BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Studio Sessions With Producer Tyler Spry: ‘We Were Trying to Capture Some Kind of Magic’
Producer Tyler Spry, fresh from Bad Bunny’s Grammy‑winning album, helped craft BTS’s comeback project ARIRANG, including the lead single “Swim.” The album, which reunites the group after four years of solo military service, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while “Swim”...
Carrie Underwood Singing This 1976 Classic With Lindsey Buckingham on Guitar Is as Good a Fleetwood Mac Cover as You’ll...
Country superstar Carrie Underwood teamed with rock legend Lindsey Buckingham at the 2007 Fashion Rocks benefit, delivering a live rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s 1976 classic “Go Your Own Way.” The duet opened with Underwood solo before Buckingham joined on guitar, prompting...
On This Day in 1987, We Lost One of the Greatest Jazz Drummers of All Time, Who Worked With Frank...
Legendary jazz drummer Buddy Rich died on April 2, 1987, at age 69. Born in Brooklyn in 1917, he began performing as a toddler and became a Broadway sensation by age four. Over a six‑decade career he played with icons such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald...
On This Day in 1964, the Beach Boys Entered the Studio to Record Their First No. 1 Single
On April 2, 1964 the Beach Boys entered Western Studio in Hollywood to record “I Get Around,” a track that would become their first number‑one single. The sessions ran through April 10 and the single was released on May 11, climbing to the top...
Heart, Lucinda Williams & George Clinton Added as Performers at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
The Recording Academy announced that George Clinton, Heart, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8, joining previously confirmed act Norah Jones, who will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award. Fourteen...
3 No Skip Alt-Rock Albums Turning 30 in 2026
In 2026 three seminal alt‑rock albums from 1996 turn 30: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ Murder Ballads, R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi‑Fi, and Butter’s Butter. Each record is celebrated as a “no‑skip” masterpiece, with Murder Ballads featuring high‑profile duets, New Adventures...
E Street Band Violinist Tzruya “Suki” Lahav Dead at 74
Tzruya “Suki” Lahav, an Israeli violinist who toured with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band from October 1974 to March 1975, died of cancer at age 74. During that five‑month stint she recorded the haunting violin intro on “Jungleland” and added...
A Major Fail on Live TV Put a Target on This Pop Star's Back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' Might Erase...
Ashlee Simpson, now 41, captured the win on "The Masked Singer" as Galaxy Girl, finally shedding the stigma of her 2004 SNL lip‑sync fiasco. The anonymous format let her demonstrate vocal strength to a broad TV audience, while her husband...
New Michael Jackson Documentary Series Coming to Australia and New Zealand
The Michael Jackson Story, an eight‑part documentary produced by Fremantle’s Emmy‑winning 72 Films, will debut on the BBC before rolling out to Australia’s Nine Network and New Zealand’s Sky TV. The series combines never‑seen archive footage with fresh interviews from La Toya...
Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On Latest ROCK HALL Nomination: 'It's Genuinely Humbling'
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman praised the band’s second consecutive nomination for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The nomination follows the release of their tenth studio album, “A Pound Of Feathers,” earlier this year. Gorman reflected...
Rostam Has Shared Live Takes on ‘Like a Spark’ and Vampire Weekend’s ‘Young Lion’
Rostam has issued two new live recordings—re‑worked versions of “Like a Spark” and “Young Lion”—captured at the iconic Sound City Studio A. The tracks serve as a preview for his forthcoming concert film, “American Stories: A Concert Film,” which will screen...
Kanye West Performed on the First Night of Passover. The Crowd Went Wild. We Need to Talk About That |...
Kanye West took the stage at SoFi Stadium on the first night of Passover, performing to a sold‑out crowd of roughly 70,000 despite his recent antisemitic remarks and the "Heil Hitler" controversy. General‑admission tickets were priced at $537.80, and the...
3 Iconic Songs That Eagles Didn’t Think Would Become Hits
The Eagles released three tracks that defied their own expectations: "Desperado" was never issued as a single yet grew into a fan‑favorite after Linda Ronstadt’s cover; "Best Of My Love" was initially held back by Glenn Frey, only to become...
Legendary Rockers Forced To Postpone Tour as Band Member “Requires an Essential Operation”
Yes announced the postponement of the UK leg of its 2026 Fragile Tour to 2027 after guitarist Steve Howe disclosed he needs an essential operation. The original dates, April 22 to May 4, were canceled, and the band is working...
Bush Bring Atmospheric Ambiance to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Bush performed a four‑song set on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, reimagining two classic hits from their 1994 debut Sixteen Stone alongside a deep cut from 2001’s Golden State and the title track of their 2025 album I Beat Loneliness. The...
On This Day in 2006, a Beatles Fan Paid a Pretty Penny for the John Lennon Art Piece That Inspired...
In 2006 a 10‑page school exercise book containing a 12‑year‑old John Lennon’s marginal sketch that inspired the surreal song “I Am the Walrus” sold at auction for £126,500 (about $239,733). The same sale featured a 1980 ship’s logbook Lennon kept...
53 Years Ago Today, Dolly Parton Released the Most Personal Album in Her Discography, With a Special Ode to Her...
On April 2, 1973 Dolly Parton released *My Tennessee Mountain Home*, a concept album that reads like an autobiography of her Smoky‑Mountain upbringing. The record opens with a spoken‑word rendition of a homesick letter she wrote to her parents on her first day...
Nervosa Release “Impending Doom” Ahead of Tomorrow’s Album Release
Brazilian all‑female thrash outfit Nervosa dropped the pre‑release single "Impending Doom" ahead of their sixth studio album, Slave Machine, arriving tomorrow, April 3, 2026. The band describes the record as their most brutal and melodic work yet, aiming to push...
Phish Outline 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Phish: Riviera Maya
Phish announced its 10th‑anniversary Riviera Maya celebration, a four‑night festival from Jan 27‑30 2027 at Moon Palace Cancún, with all‑inclusive packages launching April 10. The event adds guest comedians to the traditional performances and offers resort lodging, transportation, top‑shelf drinks, and off‑site excursions. In...
The Story Behind the Misinterpreted Cream Song Written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton
In 1969 George Harrison and Eric Clapton co‑wrote Cream’s final single “Badge” for the band’s Goodbye album. A misread lyric—Harrison’s handwritten “Bridge” read upside down as “Badge”—gave the track its iconic title, with a whimsical line about swans contributed by...
RAYE Apologises to Fans Who Bought Her New Album on Vinyl as It’s Not the Final Mix
British singer‑songwriter RAYE has issued an apology to fans who purchased the vinyl edition of her sophomore album ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE,’ explaining that the records were pressed before the final mixes were locked in. As a result, the...
You Should Be Listening to Hellripper’s Coronach
Hellripper’s fourth full‑length, *Coronach*, is the Scottish one‑man project’s first release on Century Media, elevating their blackened speed‑thrash sound. The album opens with the ferocious "Hunderprest" and weaves melodic leads, piano intros, and bagpipe flourishes, showcasing James McBain’s songwriting breadth....
Francesco Angelico Named Music Director of Staatsoper Hannover
The Staatsoper Hannover has appointed Italian conductor Francesco Angelico as its new General Music Director. Angelico, a regular guest at leading European opera houses, is celebrated for his interpretations of German repertoire, including Wagner, Schumann, and Brahms. He previously served...
Central City Opera Announces Cast of ‘Master Class’
Central City Opera announced its upcoming production of Terrence McNally’s Tony‑winning drama “Master Class.” The show will be directed by Ken Cazan and feature Jennifer DeDominici and Marcia Ragonetti sharing the role of Maria Callas, with Arthur Bosarge as Emmanuel “Manny” Weinstock...
ElevenLabs Releases a New AI-Powered Music-Generation App
ElevenLabs has launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app that lets users generate AI‑crafted songs using natural‑language prompts. The free tier permits up to seven tracks per day, while a $9.99 monthly Pro plan expands limits to 500 songs and 500 GB of...
Rolando Villazón Awarded the Rheingau Music Prize for 2026
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón has been awarded the 2026 Rheingau Music Prize, receiving €10,000 (approximately $11,000) from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture. The prize, established in 1994, honors artists, composers, musicologists, or institutions for lasting...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2001 Albums
Fans voted the top five albums of 2001, highlighting Thursday’s *Full Collapse* as the overall winner. The list also includes blink‑182’s *Take Off Your Pants and Jacket*, Jimmy Eat World’s *Bleed American*, System of Down’s *Toxicity*, and Sum 41’s *All Killer No...
Pooh Shiesty Arrested and Charged with Kidnapping Gucci Mane
Pooh Shiesty was arrested on April 1 after federal prosecutors charged him with kidnapping and robbing his former label boss, Gucci Mane, during an alleged armed takeover at a Dallas studio. The Department of Justice says Shiesty and his crew forced...
Vomit Forth Sign with Pure Noise Records, Announce New EP ‘In The Name of the Father’
Vomit Forth has officially signed with Pure Noise Records and will release a three‑track EP, *In The Name of the Father*, on April 23. The band debuted the single “Prophecy of Defilement,” which delves into personal flaws and existential failure....
Low Cut Connie Reimagines Prince’s ‘Little Red Corvette’ For The Current
Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner performed a solo‑piano rendition of Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” on Minnesota’s independent station The Current. The live session was recorded in Minneapolis, Prince’s hometown, marking the ten‑year anniversary of the artist’s death. Weiner highlighted Prince’s enduring...
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s March 2026 roundup spotlights the most compelling independent country releases, ranging from Tony Trischka’s bluegrass‑rich *Earl Jam 2* to the left‑leaning outlaw sounds of The Bootstrap Boys. The list underscores a surge in genre‑blending projects—psychedelic Tex‑Mex, folk‑pop hybrids, and slacker...
Ne-Yo Wants to Be Country with New Song. But He’s No Alan Jackson
R&B star Ne‑Yo released the country‑crossover single “Up, Out, & Gone,” debuting it at the Grand Ole Opry in November 2025. While the track features a faint steel‑guitar line, critics argue it sounds more like his usual R&B style than...
Premiere: Euphrosyne Channel Beauty and Chaos in Equal Measure in “Mother Earth Betrayed Us”
Greek post‑black metal outfit Euphrosyne premiered their new single “Mother Earth Betrayed Us” on MetalSucks, pairing stark lyrical condemnation of humanity’s industrial legacy with a blend of aggressive riffs and melancholic atmospheres. The track’s vocal assault by frontwoman Efi Eva...
BO LUEDERS (HARM'S WAY, HardLore Podcast) Has Died
Bo Lueders, the founding guitarist of industrial‑metal band Harm's Way and co‑host of the HardLore Podcast, has died. The band and podcast issued a joint statement expressing grief and requesting privacy, while also directing listeners to the Suicide and Crisis...
Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma’s D2C Service OpenWav Launches Snafu-Backed Indie Artist Financing Platform
OpenWav, the direct‑to‑fan platform co‑founded by Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma, has unveiled OpenWav Artist Bank, a financing service that offers independent musicians cash advances ranging from low five figures to high seven figures. The program, built with AI‑driven catalog...
INGESTED Recruits DYING FETUS' JOHN GALLAGHER For New Single "Watch You Fold"
Ingested has released the single “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, as the lead track from their upcoming album Denigration. The band re‑recorded all vocals after dismissing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. The album boasts a...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her second studio album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," slated for release on June 12 through Geffen Records. The record, which carries a parental advisory label, follows her 2023 breakthrough...
Henry Morris Signs With Azoff’s Giant Music Label, Releases New Single Ahead Of Fall Touring
Los Angeles‑based indie singer‑songwriter Henry Morris has signed to Giant Music, the Azoff‑founded independent label, and released his new single “Good Girls Go TO Heaven.” The 25‑year‑old, managed by Rob Cavallo, will hit the road this fall supporting Artemas on...
“I Thought We Should Create Our Own Rock’n’roll Language” – Richard Thompson Interviewed
Richard Thompson, former Fairport Convention leader and seminal English folk‑rock pioneer, reflects on his career from the 1960s to his 2005 comeback album Front Parlour Ballads. He explains how early US influences gave way to a uniquely British rock language,...
Thursday Played Rarities at Night 1 of ‘Full City Devolución’ Tour (Video, Setlist)
Thursday kicked off its Full City Devolución tour on April 1 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, marking the 25th, 20th and 15th anniversaries of Full Collapse, A City By the Light Divided and No Devolución. Front‑man Geoff Rickly debuted the rarely‑played...
Laufey Takes On Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’
Icelandic singer‑songwriter Laufey has released a lyrical version of Miles Davis’s 1959 classic “Blue In Green,” produced in partnership with Amazon Music. The collaboration extends to Lexus, which unveiled a one‑off electric vehicle, the Blue In Green Edition RZ, designed...
Holding Absence Share Sensational New Track ‘Whisper Of A Dream’
Holding Absence has returned after a three‑year hiatus with the single “Whisper Of A Dream,” their first release on Sumerian Records. The track, inspired by cyber‑punk aesthetics, showcases a blend of atmospheric beauty and aggressive intensity, signaling an evolution of...
Album Premiere: Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy – ‘Fugue Gnawed From the Scabbed God Cerebrum’
Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) announced the April 3, 2026 release of their new LP *Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum* on Stillbirth Records/Gore House Productions. The record pushes the band’s brutal death‑metal foundation into experimental territory with destroyed synth layers and alien soundscapes. Vocalist Jesse Agiomamitis describes the album...
Deb Never Longs for Connection on “All the Time”
Indie pop artist Deb Never released the single “all the time,” the first preview from her forthcoming album ARCADE. The melancholic ballad, accompanied by a gloomy video directed by Vivian Kim, reflects the anxiety of distant connections. Never explained on...
Everybody Wants to Sing Nate Amos’s Songs
Nate Amos’s solo project This Is Lorelei has surged into indie‑rock prominence, propelled by the breakout track “Where’s Your Love Now.” The song, released on the June 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star, gained traction after high‑profile covers by...