Metric’s ‘Crush Forever’ Is An Ode To Femme Energy
Canadian indie-rock band Metric has released the electro‑infused single “Crush Forever,” the latest preview from their forthcoming album Romanticize The Dive. Frontwoman Emily Haines describes the track as a love letter to strong women, pairing crisp guitar with seismic vocals. The album is slated for an April 24 release, with a stripped‑back in‑store show at London’s Rough Trade East on April 13. The single follows earlier releases “Time Is A Bomb” and “Victim Of Luck,” expanding the band’s promotional rollout.
Joyce Manor Join the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press has partnered with Joyce Manor to issue a limited‑edition vinyl of their latest album, I Used to Go to This Bar, capped at 500 copies. The record, produced by Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz, showcases the band’s matured punk...
Wu Lyf Share “Simple, Sweet Love Song” With ‘The Fool’ – While Trolling Spotify with Homer Simpson Version
Manchester indie band Wu Lyf has released the stripped‑back love single “The Fool,” the lead track from their long‑awaited second album “A Wave That Will Never Break,” due April 10. The band also uploaded a meme‑style AI‑generated Homer Simpson version to...
UADA Announces 10th Anniversary Edition Of Devoid Of Light
Uada is marking the 10th anniversary of their seminal 2016 black‑metal debut *Devoid of Light* with a deluxe reissue slated for July 17, 2026 via Eisenwald. The edition, remastered by Arthur Rizk, adds unseen photography, archival material, extended liner notes and an exclusive...
Collective Soul Announce New Album Touch and Go, Inspired by New Wave Music
Collective Soul announced their new album *Touch and Go*, slated for a Record Store Day exclusive release on April 18. The record marks a stylistic shift toward New Wave, drawing inspiration from The Cars, diverging from the band’s alternative rock...
CROWBAR Is Itching To Work On New Music
Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein confirmed that a follow‑up to 2022’s *Zero And Below* is in the works, while the band enjoys a surge in streaming, now hitting roughly 1.2 million monthly Spotify listeners. Their spring 2026 co‑headlining tour with EyeHateGod is nearly sold...
Are the Strokes Planning To Release New Music, or Is This an Elaborate April Fool’s Joke?
The Strokes posted a cryptic Instagram Story on March 31 featuring pixelated cassette imagery and a link to a Laylo‑hosted text‑message sign‑up, hinting at new music ahead of their 2026 festival slate, including Coachella. The sign‑up asks fans for phone...
From En Vogue to ‘Café Mocha’ & Beyond: Industry Veteran Sheila Eldridge on Staying ‘In a Learning State of Mind’
Industry veteran Sheila Eldridge, longtime PR chief for En Vogue, now leads Miles Ahead Entertainment, owns radio stations, and produces the Café Mocha syndicated show. She says the upcoming "Iconic" tour featuring TLC, Salt‑N‑Pepа, and En Vogue will be a...
Eric Church Played a Totally Unexpected Song at Opry Debut
On April 1, 2006, Eric Church made his Grand Ole Opry debut, performing his lead single “How ’Bout You” before unexpectedly segueing into Leadbelly’s classic “Black Betty.” The surprise cover, approved on the spot by his band, earned an enthusiastic response from...
5 Rock Songs That Started Out as Jokes (Until They Became Hits)
The article highlights five iconic rock tracks—Led Zeppelin’s “D’yer Mak’er,” Radiohead’s “Karma Police,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” The Beatles’ “I Am The Walrus,” and Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck In The Middle With You”—that originated as jokes, parodies, or casual jams before becoming chart‑topping hits. Each...
Tom Misch on Returning and Recovering From Burnout: “If I’m Not Enjoying It Then There’s No Point”
Tom Misch has returned to the spotlight with his first solo album in eight years, "Full Circle," after a self‑imposed hiatus to recover from burnout. The London‑based artist stepped away in 2022, taking jobs as a barista and gardener while...
Adrian Sherwood Vibes Through Dub, Spaghetti Westerns, Japanese Films, and Loss on ‘The Collapse of Everything’
British dub pioneer Adrian Sherwood released his first solo album in 13 years, *The Collapse of Everything*, on his On‑U Sound label. The record blends dub, Japanese cinema, Spaghetti Western motifs, and personal grief after the deaths of close friends Mark Stewart and...
SLAG: “A Lot of Our Decision-Making Is Fueled by What We Think Would Be the Most Fun”
London‑based indie collective SLAG is releasing their debut EP “Losing” this month on the independent label Big Scary Monsters. The five‑track record follows three singles—“Ripped,” “Heaven,” and “Legs”—and showcases a kaleidoscopic blend of each member’s distinct musical influences. Beyond the...
Keith Urban Channeled a Better Version of Himself With This Early Hit From 2002
In 2002 Keith Urban scored his second No. 1 single with “Somebody Like You,” co‑written with producer John Shanks for the Golden Road album. The upbeat anthem was crafted while Urban was heavily drinking, finishing the verses after a bottle of...
Gillian Welch: This Land Is Her Land
Gillian Welch grew up immersed in a household of keyboards, shaping her nuanced folk storytelling. Since adding the song “Hard Times” to her set in 2011, the track has become a staple of her performances with Rawlings. Over the past...
Alewya Taps Into Ethiopian Tradition And Folklore On ‘Eshi’
London‑based Ethiopian‑Egyptian artist Alewya released the single “Eshi,” a tribute to ancestry that blends traditional masenqo strings with modern production. The track, co‑produced by Boddhi Satva, Craigie Dodds and Dean Barrett, serves as a preview of her debut album ZERO, slated for June 26...
Who Are the 'Big 4' Of New Jersey Rock Bands?
The article defines New Jersey’s “Big 4” rock bands as Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Misfits, and My Chemical Romance. It outlines each act’s origins, signature releases, and cultural impact, noting Springsteen’s half‑century career, Bon Jovi’s diamond‑selling “Slippery When Wet,” the Misfits’ horror‑punk legacy, and...
“I Don’t Know if I Want To Go With You”: Why Journey’s Singer Tried To Skip the Band’s Final Tour
Arnel Pineda, Journey’s Filipino front‑man since 2007, nearly walked away from the band’s announced farewell tour after confronting vocal strain, a harsh touring schedule, and a turbulent divorce. He emailed the group in early 2024 requesting schedule adjustments, but received...
Shakira Announces 2026 US Tour Dates
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled a new U.S. leg of her 2026 “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” kicking off with back‑to‑back shows at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome on June 13‑14. The itinerary adds 13 dates in cities such...
"When You Live in Mexico There Is Always This Thought in the Back of Your Head that You Are Not...
Mexican trad‑metal band Jet Jaguar, formed in Cancún, is relocating members to Europe to escape safety concerns. Their debut album "Severance," released via Steamhammer, blends 80s‑style power metal with modern socio‑political lyrics about anti‑science sentiment. The group credits early local...
Daniel Caesar Reveals 2026 Son Of Spergy Tour Dates
Canadian singer‑songwriter Daniel Caesar announced his 2026 Son Of Spergy arena tour, his first headline run in large venues. The itinerary launches in Asia in May, moves to North America in July, and includes a seven‑date Canadian leg plus a...
Max Cooper Collaborates With Yoshi Sodeoka On New ‘Ebb & Flow’ Video
Max Cooper has released the single “Ebb & Flow” alongside a new video created with visual artist Yoshi Sodeoka. The track showcases Cooper’s experimental construction techniques, blending rising and falling tones with resonant synths. The video extends their earlier collaboration...
Dillinger Four Share First New Song in 18 Years, “Don’t Happy Be Worry”
Minnesota punk veterans Dillinger Four have broken an 18‑year recording silence with the new single “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” released on April 1, 2026. The track follows a string of live dates, including a three‑city Japanese tour and a hometown show in...
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces ‘An Evening With… Blue Morpho’ 2026 UK and European Tour with Dave Okumu and ESKA
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien announced a seven‑date solo tour, “An Evening With… Blue Morpho,” across Europe and the UK from October 4‑16, 2026. The trek supports his second solo album, Blue Morpho, slated for release on May 22, 2026. The live band...
ALBUM REVIEW: Maria Taylor Juggles Hope and Despair on ‘Story’s End’
Maria Taylor returns with "Story’s End," her first solo album in seven years, delivering a moody folk‑pop collection that balances hope and despair. The record features lush string arrangements and a chamber‑music aesthetic, highlighting her introspective songwriting. Collaborations with high‑profile...
‘I Can’t Listen without Feeling Rattled’: How Fairuz’s Anthem of Resilience Became a Harbinger of Strife for Lebanon
Fairuz’s 1976 anthem “Bahebak Ya Lebnan” has evolved from a wartime rallying cry into Lebanon’s unofficial national song, resurfacing during every major crisis from civil war to the 2020 Beirut explosion. The track now carries a dual legacy: older generations...
3 Pop Artists You Probably Didn’t Know Released Christian Music
Pop icons Katy Perry, Kanye West and Bob Dylan each ventured into Christian music at pivotal moments in their careers. Perry recorded a gospel album as teenager under the name Katy Hudson before shifting to mainstream pop. West released *Jesus Is King* and...
Tucker Zimmerman’s Final Studio Album “Dream Me A Dream” Out On June 19th
Tucker Zimmerman’s posthumous final studio album, *Dream Me A Dream*, drops on June 19, 2026 via Big Potato Records. The record, completed in 2025 with producer Nick Holton, marks a dramatic shift from his recent acoustic folk work, integrating banjo,...
White Denim Share Backyard Wig-Out ‘Ruby’
White Denim has dropped a new single, “Ruby,” as a preview of their forthcoming album *13*, slated for release on April 24. The track showcases sun‑bleached, fuzzy guitar lines over a relaxed, Meters‑style shuffle, hinting at a more groove‑centric direction. A...
SAGA To Return To Stage In 2026 With Limited Engagements
Canadian prog‑rock legends Saga announced a limited‑engagement tour across Canada for 2026, with dates to be revealed soon. Frontman Michael Sadler returns to the stage after recovering from a rare, aggressive muscle‑invasive cancer diagnosed in 2024. The lineup features drummer...
Robber Robber, “Two Wheels Move the Soul”
Robber Robber’s second album “Two Wheels Move the Soul” channels the upheaval the Vermont duo endured after a fire destroyed their building, turning that crisis into a gritty, upending sound. The record abandons the playful energy of their 2024 debut,...
Dialled In Announces Label, Signs Ahadadream, Excise Dept
London‑based cultural platform Dialled In has launched Dialled In Records, a label dedicated to elevating South Asian artists on the global stage. Its first signees are co‑founder Ahadadream and the Mumbai/Delhi‑area collective Excise Dept, and the debut single “Bass Dhol”...
TROY THE BAND Gets Trippy & Loud On New Single "Journey's End"
London experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band released the single “Journey’s End,” the fifth preview from their forthcoming second album (des) slated for July 3, 2026. The track blends doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal and features guest vocalists Peter Holland, Kay...
The April Album Releases in Alternative, Rock, Metal, and Beyond
AltPress released a comprehensive April release guide covering more than 30 new albums and EPs across alternative, rock, metal and experimental scenes. The slate features high‑profile drops such as Foo Fighters’ surprise record “Your Favorite Toy” and Atreyu’s “The End...
Watch Underscores Play SOPHIE, ML Buch, Kylie Minogue and More Inside a Koreatown Dry Cleaners
Underscores delivered an hour‑long hyperpop mix for goyo club, filmed inside a family‑owned dry‑cleaner in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The set weaves together avant‑garde tracks from SOPHIE, Ninajirachi and Jane Remover with mainstream pop staples by Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and...
BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'
Gavin Rossdale, frontman of Bush, says authenticity and mental‑health focus drive their new album “I Beat Loneliness,” released in July 2025 via earMUSIC. He stresses confessional lyrics over materialistic topics, aiming to connect with listeners seeking emotional support. The band will...
Balancing Act: ELIZA Interviewed
British singer ELIZA, formerly Eliza Doolittle, has terminated her Parlophone contract and launched her first fully independent project, the album "The Darkening Green." The record marks a stylistic turn toward darker, alt‑rock and neo‑soul textures, while lyrics explore capitalism, motherhood,...
Jeshi Shares Nocturnal Single ‘at the Wheel’
London‑based artist Jeshi has dropped his newest single, “at the wheel,” on the electronic imprint Select Discs—a partnership between Partisan Records and Gregory Wells. The track follows his club‑centric “Champagne” and delivers a mournful, after‑hours anthem that captures the fragile final...
4 Big Name Artists Who’ve Integrated AI Into Their Music in Transformative Ways
Major artists are turning to artificial‑intelligence tools to reshape how music is created and distributed. Lauv partnered with Hooky to generate a Korean‑language version of his hit, while Jacob Collier teamed with Google’s MusicFX DJ to explore continuously evolving soundscapes....
Nirvana’s Self-Titled Release Hits A Chart Milestone
Nirvana’s self‑titled greatest‑hits compilation has reached 200 weeks on the UK Official Albums chart, marking a rare longevity milestone for a band with only three studio albums. The collection climbed from No. 95 to No. 89, underscoring continued discovery by new listeners....
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece
Ben Seretan and John Thayer have released their first official collaboration, the ambient album *Sunbeam of No Illusion*. Drawing its title from a historic Emerson‑Whitman letter, the record weaves literary homage with lush soundscapes. The duo combines Fender Rhodes, modular...
Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour
Irish dream‑pop artist Maria Somerville opened her first U.S. show in Burlington, Vermont, kicking off a North American tour that follows Canadian dates and the January 2026 *Luster (Remixes)* EP. The performance at Higher Ground blended the ethereal textures of...
Rediscovering Her Voice: Snail Mail Interviewed
Lindsey Jordan, known as Snail Mail, returns with her third album Ricochet, her most rounded work yet, after a five‑year hiatus. The record follows a 2021 vocal‑cord surgery that restored her range and a marathon touring cycle that doubled as a...
Mani’s Family Say “Misunderstanding” Over Manchester Tribute Gig “Has Now Been Resolved”
Mani’s family announced that the misunderstanding surrounding the “Manichester” tribute concert in Manchester has been resolved. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue, is organized by Damon Minchella with the blessing of Mani’s brother Greg. A star‑studded...
Ed Sheeran Praised for Turning Down ‘Fortnite’ Collaboration
Ed Sheeran disclosed he turned down a Fortnite collaboration because he doesn’t play the game and wants only authentic brand partnerships. He highlighted his genuine connection to products like Orange amps and his recent Pokémon tie‑in, which placed his single...
The New Faces Of Party Rap: PartyOf2, Joey Valence & Brae & More
Party rap is experiencing a revival as acts like PartyOf2, Thot Squad, Joey Valence & Brae, and Bbno$ reinterpret the genre’s late‑2000s roots for a streaming‑first audience. These artists fuse nostalgic club beats with candid, often vulnerable lyrics, moving beyond...
Luke Combs Hits A New Career High — Even As BTS Blocks Him From No. 1
Luke Combs’ latest album *The Way I Am* debuted at No. 2 on the U.K. Official Vinyl Albums chart, marking his first top‑10 vinyl entry. BTS’s *Arirang* held the No. 1 spot, preventing Combs from a vinyl summit. The record also reclaimed...
NECROT Signs To METAL BLADE RECORDS
Oakland death‑metal trio NECROT has officially signed with veteran label Metal Blade Records, aligning the band with a 45‑year legacy of extreme‑music support. The deal coincides with NECROT’s inclusion on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, featuring 30 dates across the...
Alt-J’s Joe Newman Shares Epic Video for JJerome87 Single ‘Brush Me Like A Horse’
Alt‑J guitarist Joe Newman has launched his solo project JJerome87 with the single “Brush Me Like A Horse,” accompanied by a cinematic music video. The video, directed by Alex Takács—who has worked with The xx, Lorde and alt‑J—visualizes an "acid...
Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s We Are Together Again Reviewed: Will Oldham’s Homecoming Streak Finds New Richness
Will Oldham, under his Bonnie Prince Billy moniker, releases *We Are Together Again*, a twelve‑track album recorded in Louisville with family and longtime collaborators. The record marks a homecoming, featuring contributions from his brother Ned, Freakwater’s Catherine Irwin, and Mekons veteran Sally...