Camille Camille’s ‘J’ai Rêvé’ Is Fringed With Magic
Belgian singer‑songwriter Camille Camille has released the new single “J’ai rêvé,” a stripped‑down guitar‑and‑vocal track that opens her forthcoming album Enchanted Sea. The song, born from a long‑distance relationship, evolved from a melancholy sailor’s ballad into a hopeful hymn after home recordings in Ghent in 2024. The album arrives on May 29 through Labelman, featuring ten tracks that blend minimalist arrangements with subtle orchestral touches. A visual collaboration with Madrid‑based photographer Elisa Soto accompanies the single’s video.
Finnish Alt-Pop Star Pehmoaino: ‘Art Helps Us Survive This Dark Country’
Finnish alt‑pop singer Pehmoaino, who won The Voice Kids at age 12, has turned her neurodivergent upbringing into a poetry‑driven music career. Her debut single “haluun takas mun perhoset” went viral on TikTok, propelling her streams into the tens of...
Lou Gramm Goes Inside The Vaults For His Latest Solo Album ‘Released’
Lou Gramm’s new solo album *Released* finally brings to light a collection of ten tracks that were originally recorded in the late 1980s but left unfinished for more than two decades. The songs, co‑written with bassist Bruce Turgon, have been...
Bristol’s Getdown Services Offer up New Single ‘The Radiator’
Bristol duo Getdown Services released their new single “The Radiator” on April 1, 2026, following a high‑energy stint supporting the Viagra Boys. The track, inspired by a stubborn heater and a PlayStation 1 tantrum, is accompanied by a madcap video starring Daisy Kennedy...
TheBoyShadow Release Scorching Debut Track ‘Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning’
Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney has debuted his new project TheBoyShadow with the single “Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning,” released through Roadrunner Records. The track fuses aggressive hardcore riffing with ethereal shoegaze textures, creating a...
"We're Honouring a Legend." Inside King Ultramega, the Star-Studded Tribute to Chris Cornell Featuring Members of Soundgarden, Alice In Chains,...
King Ultramega, a fan‑initiated supergroup, turned a lockdown jam into a multi‑artist tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. The project, spearheaded by bassist Mark Menghi, has released covers such as “Rusty Cage,” “Be Yourself,” and “Say Hello 2 Heaven,” featuring members of Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Anthrax,...
Maryanne Royle & Paddy Steer – Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII: Tyne and Wear | Somerset
The latest Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII pairs Maryanne Royle’s atmospheric sound collage, "The Stone Throat," with Paddy Steer’s experimental jazz‑infused piece, "Swerving Coach," each rooted in distinct UK underground locales. Royle draws on field recordings from Newcastle’s historic Victoria Tunnel,...
Silver Gore Share New Single ‘Black Cherry Liqueur’
London indie duo Silver Gore has released their new single “Black Cherry Liqueur.” The track, described as skidding beats with sugary melodies, follows their 2025 EP “Dogs In Heaven.” Ava Gore says the song reflects risk‑taking, absurdity, and building from...
The Shits – Diet Of Worms
The Shits release their third album, *Diet Of Worms*, marking nearly a decade of activity in Leeds’ volatile DIY punk scene. The six‑piece band expands its sound with three guitars, layered effects, and a surprisingly melodic bass line, pushing noise‑rock...
"It Does Sometimes Feel Like a Private Joke": Getdown Services Explain Themselves
Bristol duo Getdown Services have released their latest single, “The Radiator,” continuing the genre‑bending, spoken‑word style that defined their 2023 debut album *Crisps*. The pair, Josh Law and Ben Sadler, blend disco, electronica and rock while deliberately using lo‑fi equipment...
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Good Kid, m.A.A.d City’ Has Now Spent 700 Straight Weeks on the Billboard 200
Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore album *good kid, m.A.A.d city* has logged 700 straight weeks on the Billboard 200, the longest run ever for a hip‑hop record. The 2012 release is currently positioned at No. 54, climbing two spots from the previous week....
Inner Ear: Croatian Music for April, by Jakub Knera
Jakub Knera’s piece maps Croatia’s vibrant underground music scene, highlighting how artists blend indie, hip‑hop, electronic and folk influences while maintaining cross‑border collaborations with Serbian and Bosnian musicians despite lingering political tensions. Traditional instruments such as the tambura are re‑imagined...
How ‘American Psycho’ and Marina Abramovic Fed the Met Opera’s ‘Tristan’
Yuval Sharon’s new Metropolitan Opera staging of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” pairs a downstage table setting with an elevated, iris‑like tunnel, creating a visual duality that mirrors the lovers’ emotional extremes. In a pivotal Act I scene, a knife projection envelops...
"Pete Doherty Said that I Was a High-Kicking Acrobat Crossed with Nico. I Was Very Pleased with That." Approved by...
London trio The Molotovs, formed by siblings Issey and Mat Cartilidge with drummer Ice during the pandemic, have surged from park busking to sharing stages with icons like Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Sex Pistols. Their debut album *Wasted On Youth* drops...
‘The World Comes To Our Doorstep’: Sziget Launches Stage For Hungarian Artists
Sziget Festival is adding a dedicated Budapest Park Stage for Hungarian talent, sponsored by Johnny Walker, during its Aug. 11‑15, 2026 run on Budapest’s Island of Freedom. The stage will host four to five local acts each day, featuring artists such as...
#SHOWBIZ: Singer Naim Daniel Maintains Low Profile, Shifts Focus to Private Gigs
Malaysian singer‑actor Naim Daniel, 28, has pivoted to private performances, shelving large public concerts for the time being. He continues to book closed‑door gigs during Ramadan and Raya while staying active on Instagram Live and writing songs for other artists....
Watch Tems Showcase ‘What You Need’ on ‘Fallon’
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Tems delivered an intimate rendition of “What You Need” on The Tonight Show, spotlighting the lead single from her newly released EP Love Is a Kingdom. The performance featured a live band and backup vocalists, underscoring the emotive...
The Next British Invasion Is Here, and It’s Led by Women
A new wave of British female pop artists—including Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young and PinkPantheress—has taken the U.S. charts by storm, foregrounding their English identity rather than mimicking American styles. Raye’s latest album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” explicitly celebrates...
40 Years Ago, This Weird, Genre-Bending Song Hit No. 1
Austrian singer Falco’s 1986 synth‑pop single “Rock Me Amadeus” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the only German‑language rap song to top the U.S. chart. The track mixes new‑wave production with German rap verses that liken Mozart to 1980s...
Arte.TV to Stream ‘Lohengrin’ From Baden Baden with Piotr Beczała
Arte.TV will stream Wagner’s Lohengrin from the Festspielhaus Baden‑Baden on April 5, featuring world‑renowned tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role. The production, directed for television by Nele Münchmeyer and conducted by Joana Mallwitz, joins Arte’s growing slate of premium opera broadcasts. The run,...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus Now Available Digitally on iTunes, Steam, and Amazon Music
Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus today, offering five CDs of previously unreleased in‑game music. The digital edition is priced at $32.98 on Steam and $54.99 for the physical box set, with pre‑orders now open. Physical...
Skeletor
Pitchfork’s review of Chief Keef’s 2024 album Skeletor notes a blend of experimental production and familiar drill motifs. The track “Only for the Night” is highlighted as the album’s lyrical and musical apex, while other songs fall into repetitive filler. Compared with...
Companion
Companion is the third studio album from North Carolina‑born songwriter Justin Morris, fronting the folk‑country group Sluice, released on indie label Mtn Laurel. The record earned a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork, drawing attention to its gritty storytelling, including a home‑invasion...
The Singles Economy: How Music Is Being Marketed Differently
Music labels are abandoning full‑album drops for film soundtracks in favor of staggered single releases, a move designed to stretch audience buzz and maximize per‑track revenue. Recent Bollywood films such as *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* have released one or two songs...
Kylesa – Static Tensions
In spring 2009, Georgia‑born sludge metal band Kylesa released their fourth LP, Static Tensions. The record built on the band’s earlier dual‑drummer experiment by adding a third percussionist, Eric Hernandez, and brought in bassist Javier Villegas from the NYC punk...
Q & A: Il Volo on Bringing Italy to North America
Il Volo, the Italian opera‑pop trio, has launched the North American leg of its world tour, beginning in Denver on April 15. The group, which boasts nearly a million Instagram followers and millions of YouTube and TikTok fans, will blend classic...
Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya Close Schubert Club’s International Artist Series
Jordi Savall will close the Schubert Club’s 2025‑26 International Artist Series at the Ordway in Saint Paul on April 16, 2026, leading his ensembles Hespèrion XXI and La Capella Reial de Catalunya. The concert, titled “Songs, Battles, and Dances from the Old and the New World,”...
Samuel Hasselhorn, Claire Lefilliatre, Anne Warthmann Lead Salle Cortot’s April 2026 Programming
Salle Cortot unveiled its April 2026 calendar, opening with a concert on April 4 that pairs Debussy’s “Danse sacrée et danse profane” with orchestrated songs by Duparc and Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony. A contemporary program drawing on Amerindian traditions follows on April 7,...
White Denim Details 2026 U.S. & European Tour Dates
White Denim announced a 2026 tour that spans the United States and Europe in support of their forthcoming album 13, due April 24 on Bella Union. The itinerary kicks off with warm‑up shows in May, a West‑coast summer leg from July 7‑16, followed by...
Melissa Auf Der Maur on How Hole Influenced This Young Artist: ‘There Are Direct Correlations’
Melissa Auf der Maur, former Hole bassist and 90s alt‑rock icon, discussed her new memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* and highlighted a direct link between Hole and pop star Olivia Rodrigo. After Rodrigo thanked Auf der Maur’s daughter...
GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'
Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate discussed the paradox of being both recognized and overlooked by fans while touring, noting how imitators both flatter and surprise him. He announced the May 3 release of "Operation: Mindcrime III," a concept album that revisits the...
Doco on Famous Australian Festival Summersault to Screen at Sydney Film Festival
The Best Summer, a documentary directed by Tamra Davis, will screen at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival in June. Built from archival footage of the 1995‑96 Summersault tour, the film features never‑seen performances by the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo...
George Harrison's 10 Greatest Songs After The Beatles
George Harrison’s post‑Beatles legacy is anchored by his 1970 triple‑album All Things Must Pass, which supplies the majority of his top‑ten solo tracks. The list highlights iconic songs such as “My Sweet Lord,” “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on...
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Covered the Joy Division Classic ‘Transmission’ in a Way That No One Will Ever Top
Bob’s Burgers released a surprise sketch where characters Bob and Gene cover Joy Division’s 1979 single “Transmission.” The animation features bedroom‑stage visuals and toy‑instrument sounds, turning a post‑punk anthem into a whimsical, family‑friendly performance. The original track, Joy Division’s first...
Neal Francis Adds 2026 Summer Tour Dates
Neal Francis, the acclaimed keyboardist, has added five new summer 2026 tour dates spanning Montana, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Baltimore. The shows run from July 12 at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT, to August 15 at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, MD....
TONY DOLAN On New Music From VENOM INC.'s Current Lineup: 'We're Ready To Record The Three Of Us As A...
Tony Dolan announced that Venom Inc. will issue a South‑America live album, a mini‑EP with two new tracks and re‑recordings, and a special Kiss FM studio session before recording a full‑band third album. The band’s current trio—Dolan, drummer Marc Jackson...
Yeat Reveals 2026 The Love/Lyfe Tour Dates
Yeat announced The Love/Lyfe Tour 2026, a 18‑date North American summer run supporting his new album ADL (A Dangerous Lyfe/A Dangerous Love). The itinerary spans major markets from Minneapolis to San Diego, with a special Yeat & Friends concert at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome...
In The Deep End With Tinariwen
Tinariwen, the legendary Tuareg blues‑rock collective, released its tenth studio album *Hoggar* on March 13 through their own Wedge label. The 11‑track record blends traditional desert sounds with contemporary influences and features collaborations with younger Tuareg groups Imarhan and Terakaft,...
Steve Perry Was Wise to End His Journey
Steve Perry, the iconic voice of Journey, has definitively ruled out any reunion with the band, ending long‑standing speculation. Jonathan Cain admitted he deliberately spread false rumors in a February interview to stir fan interest, only to be rebuked by...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing "When We Are Singing" from his new album Who Is the Sky?. The record, released through Matador Records, is Byrne’s first full‑length studio effort since 2018’s American Utopia and...
Good God / Baad Man
Corrosion of Conformity has issued the double‑album “Good God / Baad Man,” their first full‑length release in eight years. The 67‑minute record features new bassist Bobby Landgraf and returning drummer Stanton Moore, and marks the final recordings of original drummer Reed Mullin, who...
Luciano Pavarotti, Sondra Radvanovsky, Marina Rebeka, Piotr Beczala & Randall Scotting Lead CD/DVD Releases
This week’s classical releases span iconic reissues and fresh recordings, highlighted by Decca’s remastered Luciano Pavarotti “Verismo” album and a new Tenor Arias collection. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky delivers a live Puccini Heroines set recorded in February 2025, while countertenor Randall Scotting issues a...
Greg Puciato Weighs in on Whether He’d Ever Reunite with The Dillinger Escape Plan
Greg Puciato addressed rumors about rejoining The Dillinger Escape Plan during a Music Is My Life interview, emphasizing his pride in the band’s legacy while focusing on new creative pursuits. He praised the early work with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, especially...
10 Synth-Pop Songs That Bring the Drama
Times Culture editor Dave Renard curates a playlist of ten iconic 1980s synth‑pop tracks, noting their frequent use in contemporary TV dramas like HBO’s *Industry*. He highlights how the genre, often dismissed as light‑hearted, repeatedly tackled serious subjects such as...
Umphrey’s McGee Locks In Additional Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Umphrey’s McGee has added nine additional summer 2026 shows, extending its tour into the Mid‑Atlantic in July and the Midwest in August. The new dates follow the band’s co‑headlining run with moe. and precede a series of festival appearances. Pre‑sale tickets...
More Than a ‘Female-Fronted’ Gimmick: Women in Metal Take on the Scene’s Misogyny
Women in metal continue to battle entrenched misogyny, from being dismissed as mere “female‑fronted” acts to facing harsher scrutiny over appearance and vocal style. Pioneers such as Maria Ferrero, who signed seminal thrash bands in the 1990s, and modern artists...
J. Cole Says Streaming Undervalues Music, Creates Surface-Level Critique: ‘There’s No Barrier of Entry’
Hip‑hop icon J. Cole told the Lost in Vegas YouTube channel that music streaming’s flat‑rate model devalues songs by removing the financial commitment that once drove deeper listener engagement. He contrasted today’s unlimited catalog with the era of buying CDs or...
Video Premiere: Sleepbomb – ‘A Gift of Crom’
Sleepbomb released the video for “A Gift of Crom,” a dreamy interlude from their upcoming album *Songs in the Key of Conan*. The album reimagines the 1983 *Conan the Barbarian* film with doom‑metal arrangements while incorporating clarinet, saxophone and flute...
The Callous Daoboys Have a New Single Coming This Thursday
The Callous Daoboys, a mathcore outfit that earned critical acclaim with their 2025 album “I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven”, announced a new single slated for release on Thursday, April 2. The band posted a 19‑second teaser on Twitter,...
'68 Announces Final Album Ahead Of Their Farewell Tour
American metalcore band '68 announced their final studio album, *They Are Survived*, slated for release on May 28, with the lead single “ALWAYS LOVE” already streaming. The group will support the record with a North American farewell tour kicking off May 13...