Bumbershoot Reveals 2026 Lineup
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup, slated for September 5‑6 at Seattle Center. Hardcore act Turnstile and indie stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie will headline, coinciding with Death Cab’s new album *I Built You A Tower*. The roster also features Japanese Breakfast, Blood Orange, Bikini Kill, Yves Tumor, Orville Peck and a host of genre‑spanning acts. Tickets across general admission, re‑entry and deluxe tiers are now on sale.
Turnstile, Death Cab For Cutie Top Bumbershoot
Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival returns Sep. 5‑6, 2026, with hardcore band Turnstile headlining Saturday and indie‑rock stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie closing Sunday. The two‑day event features a genre‑spanning roster that includes Japanese Breakfast, Bikini Kill, De La Soul, and a 10th‑anniversary set by Noname. Visual art installations...
Beyond a ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Hanif Abdurraqib’s essay in GQ revisits Jay‑Z’s 1996 debut Reasonable Doubt, using the album as a lens to explore the distinction between hustlers and gangsters. He argues that Jay‑Z escaped direct violence, positioning the record as a “hustler text” that...
How a Failed Netflix Movie Inspired a Gorillaz Album About ‘Hanging Around for an Eternity’
Gorillaz’s long‑awaited Netflix movie fell apart after the studio’s key contact quit, leaving Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in a creative limbo. While waiting for the film to restart, the duo channeled frustration into their eighth album, Cracker Island, released...
Trey Anastasio Announces New Acoustic Live Album
Trey Anastasio announced his new acoustic live album, *Live and Acoustic*, slated for release on Friday, April 3, via his independent label Rubber Jungle Records. The record captures performances from his sold‑out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour, a 20‑show run that marked...
The 46th Festival International De Jazz De Montréal Announces Lineup
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal announced its 2026 lineup, featuring over 350 concerts with roughly two‑thirds offered free from June 25 to July 4. Highlights include centennial tributes to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Tony Bennett alongside headliners such as Patrick...
The Disco Biscuits Announce Two-Night Pennsylvania Outing with Eggy, Lespecial and DJ Marb Menthols
The Disco Biscuits have scheduled a two‑night concert at Heuser Park in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for July 25‑26, 2026. Supporting acts Eggy, Lespecial and Trevor Weekz’s DJ project Marb Menthols will join the headliner, which will deliver two sets...
BASIC Details 2nd Album & Confirms 2026 Tour Dates
BASIC, the Chicago trio of Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs and Mikel Patrick Avery, will release their self‑titled sophomore album on June 12, 2026 via No Quarter. The record was tracked in two days at Steve Albini’s Electric Audio studio and mixed in three days at Uniform...
Billy Strings Confirms Fall Tour
Bluegrass star Billy Strings announced a 14‑city fall tour running from September 18 to December 11, featuring a blend of arena venues and intimate theatres across the United States. The schedule kicks off in Denver’s Ball Arena, moves through major...
Sepultura Release “Beyond The Dream” Off Upcoming EP
Brazilian metal veterans Sepultura have unveiled a new song, “Beyond The Dream,” as a preview for their forthcoming EP *The Cloud Of Unknowing* slated for April 24. The somber track, tinged with Type O Negative‑style melancholy, marks the band’s first foray into a...
Eurovision Song Contest to Add Asian Edition This Year
The European Broadcasting Union announced that the Eurovision Song Contest will debut an Asian edition, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, in Bangkok this November. Ten broadcasters from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam have...
Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival: Joe Bonamassa, Trey Anastasio, Gary Clark Jr., Billy Gibbons, Pete Townshend & Many More At...
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival returns to Austin’s Moody Center on September 26‑27, 2026, marking the event’s seventh edition and the 28th anniversary of the Crossroads Centre Antigua addiction‑recovery program. The two‑day lineup blends returning legends like Joe Bonamassa, Gary...
Katey Sagal & Kurt Sutter Set ‘Khorus Harmonia’ & Give ‘SOA’ Fans Hope For That Biker Prequel Tale
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter have launched Khorus Harmonia, a limited‑run choral concert at Hollywood’s Hudson Theatres from April 22 to May 2. The 66‑minute show blends a twelve‑voice choir, multimedia visuals and brief poetic interludes, with all ticket proceeds supporting the...
Gov’t Mule Debut Bob Seger and Joe Walsh Covers in Denver
Gov’t Mule opened its 2026 tour at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, featuring frontman Warren Haynes and a temporary lineup change with drummer Terence Higgins covering for Matt Abts. The set included the traditional “Railroad Boy,” originals like “After the Storm,” and...
Jon Walker To Support The Academy Is… On US Tour
The Academy Is… announced Jon Walker as a supporting act for their upcoming U.S. tour, coinciding with the release of their new album “Almost There,” the first full‑length record since 2008. The album’s lead single “2005” signals a blend of...
Marc Roberge of O.A.R. to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 159 of Artist Friendly
Marc Roberge, vocalist and guitarist of O.A.R., joins Joel Madden on episode 159 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation, released this Wednesday, covers the band’s 30‑year milestone, a new album teased with the single “Three Tinted Windows,” and upcoming...
Babymetal Announce North and Latin American Dates of Their 2026 World Tour
Babymetal unveiled the North and Latin American legs of its 2026 world tour, kicking off on August 30 in San Diego as a supporting act for My Chemical Romance. The band will perform 20 shows across the United States and...
Waterbaby: “To Feel Seen Is Such a Crazy Thing — It’s Very Beautiful, and Very Jarring”
Stockholm‑born singer‑songwriter waterbaby released her debut album “Memory Be a Blade” on Sub Pop, shifting from the sharper EP “Foam” to a softer, hazy blend of bedroom pop and R&B. The record was crafted between Los Angeles and Sweden, using...
Arpit Bala Breaks Silence on Hyderabad Concert Row: ‘My Face Is Not a Bullseye’
Arpit Bala addressed the Hyderabad concert controversy after a bottle struck him in the eye, prompting an angry on‑stage reaction that included verbal abuse and spitting. He later posted a YouTube apology, framing the incident as a safety hazard rather...
On The Verge: Boy Golden
Winnipeg musician Liam Duncan, performing as Boy Golden, has rapidly ascended the Canadian music scene. His 2023 album *For Jimmy* captured Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, while the 2024 follow‑up *For Eden* earned a...
Mouth Culture Sign To Killabop Ahead Of Debut Album
British indie‑rock band Mouth Culture has become the third act to sign with new UK label Killabop. The agreement covers their 2021 debut mixtape “These Days” and an upcoming debut album slated for release soon. They join label mates Venus...
The Best Contemporary Classical Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
The March 2026 Bandcamp roundup spotlights a diverse set of contemporary classical releases, ranging from John McGuire’s mathematically‑structured double string trios to Dayna Pilchen’s organ‑driven psychoacoustic experiment “Paper Braids.” It also features John Tilbury’s extended Morton Feldman piano recording, Cassia Streb and Tim Feeney’s hybrid installation‑performance “Lampworking,” Maya Bennardo’s...
Various Artists, “Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91”
"Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91" is a new compilation from Soundway Records that assembles 14 rare Nigerian reggae tracks recorded during the country’s late‑80s military era. The collection showcases how local artists merged...
HYBE India Launches Nationwide Audition for New Girl Group; Aims to Take Indian Talent Global
HYBE India announced a nationwide audition to form its first girl group, running from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The search targets girls born between 2005 and 2011 and evaluates vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling. Backed by Nielsen...
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
The 2026 edition of the Big Ears music festival returned to its Knoxville roots, emphasizing a home‑grown, intimate atmosphere. Curated by longtime organizers, the lineup blended avant‑garde performers with folk and blues acts, spotlighting local talent alongside established names. Attendance...
‘It Was an Exorcism’: How Heartbreak, Queer Rebirth and Finding Love over Only Connect Shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s Stunning New Album
Wendy Eisenberg, a Brooklyn‑based indie musician, has released a self‑titled album that marks a stylistic shift toward 70s folk‑rock melodies. The record emerged after a “creative exorcism” triggered by a painful breakup, during which Eisenberg wrote most songs in a...
FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
Shawn Colvin’s ‘Whole New You’ Is a Revelation at 25
Shawn Colvin’s fifth studio album *Whole New You* turned 25, marking a quiet but pivotal moment in her catalog. Released in 1999, the record arrived five years after the Grammy‑winning *A Few Small Repairs* and followed her first pregnancy, resulting in minimal label support and modest...
Crystal Lake Have Parted Ways With Vocalist John Robert Centorrino
Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake announced the mutual departure of vocalist John Robert Centorrino, who joined in 2023 after an open audition. The split follows the release of their February 2026 album ‘The Weight Of Sound’ on Century Media Records...
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...
Old Spot Announce “Old Spot (II)” And Premiere Video for “The Roustabout Song”
Old Spot, the fiddle‑and‑banjo duo of Rowan Piggott and Joe Danks, released their second album *Old Spot (II)* on April 24 through Scribe Records. The ten‑track record was recorded in just five days at Heriot Toun Studio in the Scottish Borders...
Eurovision Song Contest Launches First-Ever Asia Edition
The European Broadcasting Union announced the inaugural Eurovision Asia edition, with a live grand final scheduled for 14 November in Bangkok. Ten nations—including South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines—have confirmed participation, and more are expected to join. The contest will...
The Cover Mix: Marlon Hoffstadt AKA DJ Daddy Trance
German producer Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, appears on the March 30 2026 Mixmag cover with an exclusive “Cover Mix” that revisits the old‑school trance that shaped his early career. The 14‑track set spans seminal 1990s and early‑2000s releases, from Dance 2 Trance to...
Brown Wimpenny Announce Debut Album ‘Long Live Brown Wimpenny’ and Share “Old Molly Metcalfe”
Brown Wimpenny announced their debut album Long Live Brown Wimpenny, due June 5 on Broadside Hacks Recordings, and released the single “Old Molly Metcalfe,” a cinematic reworking of a Jake Thackray song that opens with an archival 1974 performance. The eleven‑piece...
Montreux Jazz Festival Unveils Mammoth 60th Edition Lineup
Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival has unveiled its 60th‑edition program, running July 3‑18 and drawing roughly 250,000 fans. The roster mixes legends such as Sting, Deep Purple and Van Morrison with breakout acts like Raye, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, and features unique pairings...
Morton Feldman Was Loud. His Music Was Quietly Haunting.
Morton Feldman, a centenarian American composer, remains a pivotal figure in 20th‑century experimental music. His piano work “Triadic Memories,” performed by longtime interpreter Amy Williams, evokes a disorienting sense of time and memory, leaving even seasoned musicians momentarily unmoored. Feldman's quietly...
Shaina Hayes Returns With New Single ‘Flourish’
Canadian singer‑songwriter Shaina Hayes has released her new single “Flourish,” continuing the folk‑pop trajectory set by her 2022 debut *to coax a waltz* and 2024 follow‑up *Kindergarten Heart*. The track draws lyrical inspiration from John O’Donohue’s Celtic‑wisdom book *Anam Cara*, framing...
Lambrini Girls Blaze A Trail With New Single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’
UK punk duo Lambrini Girls have released their new single “Cult Of Celebrity,” a scathing take on society’s obsession with fame. The track, accompanied by a Harv Frost‑directed video, attacks the elite’s moral decay amid post‑Epstein revelations. The band announced...
Lauren Auder – Whole World As Vigil
London‑based singer‑producer Lauren Auder releases her sophomore album "Whole World As Vigil," expanding on the identity themes introduced in her 2023 debut "infinite spine." The record opens with the visceral track “marrow,” then pivots through industrial‑sampled post‑rock pop, highlighted by...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on ‘Colbert’
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing “When We Are Singing” from his September‑released album Who Is the Sky?. He highlighted a shift to vibrant, choreographed staging, contrasting with his previous grey‑toned tour. Byrne discussed integrating...
On ‘Ambiguous Desire’, Arlo Parks Turns Fleeting Nocturnal Moments Into Lasting Songs
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks releases her third album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3 via Transgressive Records. Drawing on nocturnal New York club experiences, the record shifts toward house, techno and electronic textures while retaining her lyrical intimacy. Produced with Baird...
Margareta Matišić Joins Zelaya Artists
Zelaya Artists has added Croatian mezzo‑soprano Margareta Matišić to its roster. Matišić debuted professionally in 2018 at the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka and quickly amassed a diverse operatic repertoire across Europe. Her international breakthrough came in 2023 with a...
"There's No Denying that Gong Has Changed Me." Kavus Torabi on the New Adventures of Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, Space-Rock and...
British musician Kavus Torabi, frontman of the progressive‑psychedelic collective Gong, announced the release of Bright Spirit, the final album of a three‑record trilogy that began with 2019’s The Universe Also Collapses. The record blends psychedelic rock, jazz, space‑rock and electronica, featuring...
"You Can Borrow the Luggage of the Past, You Can Amalgamate It with Things that You've Conceived Could Be in...
In spring 1971, a 24‑year‑old David Bowie wrote “Changes,” fusing rock, jazz, and beat poetry as a mission statement for his next decade. He shifted from his usual guitar to the grand piano at his Haddon Hall home, shaping the song’s...
Justin Bieber Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years
Justin Bieber performed his first U.S. concert in four years at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a 25‑song set drawn entirely from his 2025 Swag and Swag II albums. The show featured a full band set, an acoustic interlude,...
Yeongtaek Yang Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
Baritone Yeongtaek Yang has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, adding a rapidly rising talent to the agency’s roster. Yang earned degrees from Seoul National University and the Manhattan School of Music and has been recognized with top honors in several...
‘American Idol’ Cuts Six Contestants, Names the Top 14 in First Live Show
American Idol’s season 24 aired its first live show on March 30, 2026, revealing the Top 14 contestants after Hawaii performances. Six singers—Abayomi, Makiyah, Madison Moon, Ruby Rae, Genevieve Heyward, and Kutter Bradley—were eliminated. The remaining artists now enter the Songs of Faith week, where live audience...
Braxton Keith Announces New, Debut Album “Real Damn Deal”
Braxton Keith’s debut album “Real Damn Deal” arrives on May 15 under Warner Records Nashville, cementing his status as a leading neotraditional country act. The Texas‑born singer already commands 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, filling venues with fans who crave classic‑styled...
3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1960s That Drove Moms and Dads Crazy
The article spotlights three iconic 1960s rock tracks that sparked generational tension, highlighting how the rebellious sound of the era clashed with parental expectations. It details each song’s lyrical edge, sonic innovation, and the cultural shockwaves they created among conservative...
Cardi B Defeats ‘Enough (Miami)’ Song Copying Lawsuit: ‘No Factual Support’
Cardi B won a federal court ruling that dismissed a Texas lawsuit alleging her 2024 single “Enough (Miami)” copied the unregistered track “Greasy Frybread.” Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. found the plaintiffs lacked factual support and could not establish personal jurisdiction...