Cyril Neville Talks Busy Jazz Fest, Grateful Dead Tribute Project & More
Cyril Neville, 77, is anchoring a packed New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival schedule, headlining two shows on April 23 and adding a Bayou by Bus performance with special guest Stephen Marley. He’s marking the 50th anniversary of The Wild Tchoupitoulas while previewing his new album Don’t Wait Till I’m Gone, which features brother Aaron Neville. Neville also announced a Grateful Dead tribute project that revisits the historic touring partnership that reshaped his career. The festivities include collaborations with his son Omari’s band, which fuses Indian chants and NOLA hip‑hop, signaling a next‑generation evolution of the family’s sound.
Charli XCX Announces ‘Conversations’ Event as She Gears up to Drop New “Rock” Album
Charli XCX announced a "Conversations" event in New York for May 2026, inviting fans to discuss her creative process. The pop star confirmed she is finalizing a new album that will pivot from dance‑floor hits to a rock‑oriented sound, as...
AUTOPSY To Record New Album Later This Year
Autopsy drummer/vocalist Chris Reifert confirmed the band will record a new album later this year, aiming for a 2026 release. The group intends to retain their signature gore‑death‑metal sound while avoiding direct replication of past work. Reifert emphasized the album...
35 Years Ago, Alan Jackson Released a Song That Turned a Bar Gig Into a 3-Week No. 1
On April 29, 1991 Alan Jackson released “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” which surged to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and held the spot for three weeks. The track grew out of a broken jukebox leg during a bar gig in Doswell, Virginia, and was co‑written...
DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Long Wait For 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: 'I Feel Like Great Things Shouldn't Be Easily Achieved'
Norwegian symphonic black‑metal veterans Dimmu Borgir announced their eighth studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, due May 22 on Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud explained the eight‑year gap since 2018’s Eonian stemmed from a deliberate focus on quality, involving extensive song trimming and “killing your...
Released on This Day in 1997, the Lynyrd Skynyrd Album That Honored the Band’s Journey “Through Hell and Back”
On April 29, 1997 Lynyrd Skynyrd released *Twenty*, an album commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 1977 plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and others. Recorded at Muscle Shoals, the record includes a posthumous duet with Ronnie...
Little Simz Confirms New EP ‘Sugar Girl’
North London rapper Little Simz announced her new EP “Sugar Girl,” slated for release on May 8. The EP follows her critically acclaimed 2025 album “Lotus,” which propelled her to sell‑out shows at London’s O2 Arena. A teaser clip reveals Simz...
Track Premiere: Üga Büga – “Divine Slaughter (Backyard Barbecue Bonanza)”
Charlottesville stoner‑rock trio Üga Büga premiered their new single “Divine Slaughter (Backyard Barbecue Bonanza)” as a teaser for the upcoming album *Valley of the Wolf*, slated for digital and vinyl release on June 5. The track blends psychedelic Southern‑fried riffs with...
What Can’t a Virtuoso Do?
Recent performances across New York and Copenhagen illustrate three distinct faces of musical virtuosity—from the Danish National Girls Choir’s razor‑sharp choral‑string precision to Barbara Hannigan’s rare feat of singing while conducting the New York Philharmonic, and Yunchan Lim’s blistering Scriabin piano marathon....
Retired Korn Bassist Fieldy Thanks Bandmate for ‘Very Unexpected Gift’ Amidst New Comments on Why He Left the Band
Founding bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu announced his retirement from Korn, ending a three‑decade run with the nu‑metal pioneers. He publicly thanked guitarist Brian "Head" Welch after Welch gifted him an Ibanez guitar for his son, describing it as an unexpected...
Nia Archives Confirms New Album ‘Emotional Junglist’
British producer Nia Archives is set to release her sophomore album “Emotional Junglist” on July 24. The record follows a Mercury‑Prize‑nominated debut and a series of one‑off singles that have kept her at the forefront of the new‑generation jungle revival....
Myles Kennedy Names His Top Five Vocalists of All Time
Rock vocalist Myles Kennedy, known for his work with Alter Bridge and Slash, revealed his personal list of the five greatest singers of all time. He placed David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jeff Buckley, Paul Rodgers and Freddie Mercury at the top of his...
Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks To Perform National Anthem At 2026 Kentucky Derby
The husband‑and‑wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will perform "The Star‑Spangled Banner" at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026, during NBC’s live broadcast. Their appearance follows previous anthem duties at major sporting events, including a 2023 Jacksonville Jaguars...
Chanel Beads’ Your Day Will Come Follow-Up Is Called Your Day Will Come
Chanel Beads is set to release a follow‑up album titled *Your Day Will Come* on June 26, 2026 through Jagjaguwar. The record revisits the 2024 debut’s name and includes the previously issued track “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare” alongside a new single,...
Pusha T Says Jay-Z Gave The World a Rap Culture ‘Tutorial’ His Entire Career, Making Him The Greatest Songwriter of...
Pusha T declared Jay‑Z the greatest living songwriter, likening his career to a rap‑culture tutorial. He highlighted tracks such as “Allure” and “Hovi Baby” as lyrical masterclasses that blend street realism with luxury ambition. The praise coincides with a New York Times ranking...
The Infamous Stringdusters Set September 2026 West Coast Tour Dates
Bluegrass powerhouse The Infamous Stringdusters announced an eight‑date West Coast tour for September 10‑18, 2026, promoting their newly released album 20/20. The run kicks off in Seattle and moves through Portland, Bend, Eugene, and four California venues, with Silas Herman &...
An Idiot’s Guide to Music AI Companies
The AI‑generated music market is exploding, with platforms like Suno, Udio, Boomy, Klay Vision, ElevenLabs and others racing to produce songs at scale. Suno claims to create around seven million tracks per day and faces lawsuits from Universal and Sony,...
Kevin Morby Tosses ‘Javelin’ With Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath On ‘Kimmel’
Kevin Morby performed his new single “Javelin” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, backed by Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, who also sings on the studio version. The track is the lead song from his forthcoming album *Little Wide Open*, scheduled for release on May 15 and produced...
Foster the People Announce Good Mourning Sunshine Tour 2026
Indie‑pop band Foster the People announced its Good Mourning Sunshine Tour, a North American stadium‑style run slated for fall 2026. The 30‑date itinerary kicks off in Phoenix on September 9 and wraps at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 23,...
Brandon Saller of Atreyu Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Alternative Press partnered with metalcore veterans Atreyu to issue an exclusive vinyl of their new album "The End Is Not the End," limited to 500 copies. Frontman Brandon Saller discussed the record, its creation in Tokyo and Washington, and the...
Widespread Panic Enlists Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose & More For Panic En La Playa 2027
Widespread Panic will headline Panic en la Playa Catorce, a four‑night all‑inclusive music vacation at Hard Rock Riviera Maya from Jan 19‑23, 2027. The event adds funk, country‑pop and jam acts including Dumpstaphunk, Maggie Rose, Big Something and a specially curated Playa...
WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 'Shocktober Blood' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Horror‑punk veteran Wednesday 13 announced the “Shocktober Blood” U.S. tour for fall 2026, spanning 31 dates from September 23 to October 31. The shows will be supported by Dead on a Sunday and Above Snakes, with a few venues featuring only Wednesday 13. Tickets...
Pinkpantheress Says There’s a ‘Sensitive’ Reason Why Its Hard for Artists To Get a Hit on TikTok Today
PinkPantheress says TikTok’s music promotion is now oversaturated, making viral hits harder to achieve. The platform’s algorithm offers no clear formula, and Gen Z listeners quickly detect inauthentic, label‑driven content. She observes that genuine fan‑posted snippets still spark breakthroughs, but artists...
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces July 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With NORMA JEAN
Texas metalcore outfit Upon a Burning Body announced a 16‑date U.S. tour titled “Southern Domination” for July 2026, featuring fellow Texas band Norma Jean and opening act Fox Lake on most stops. The itinerary covers ten cities from Wichita to...
The Hobknobs (Ex Lewsberg) Prep Debut Album, on US Tour Now: Hear “Easier Listening”
Dutch indie act Lewsberg has dissolved, but front‑man Arie van Vliet has resurfaced with vocalist Yaël Dekker as the duo The Hobknobs. Their debut album, Helmets Off, arrives on June 26 via the 12XU imprint, led by the jaunty single...
Rex Foundation Details The Music Never Stops/A Tribute to Bob Weir Benefit Concert Featuring Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals &...
Dark Star Orchestra will host a two‑night benefit concert, “The Music Never Stops, A Tribute to Bob Weir,” at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 31 and August 1. The shows honor the late Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist while raising funds...
Dove Ellis Soars At London’s Alexandra Palace Theatre
Dove Ellis headlined a sold‑out show at London’s historic Alexandra Palace Theatre, drawing a crowd of roughly 1,000 fans. The set blended standout tracks from his debut album Blizzard with several brand‑new songs, showcasing his soaring vocal range and lyrical...
ShipRocked 2027 To Host PAPA ROACH, ICE NINE KILLS, BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA, And More
ShipRocked announced its 2027 cruise lineup, featuring headliners Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills, and Barbarians Of California. The week‑long event sails on Carnival Horizon from Miami (Jan 24‑30, 2027) with stops in Roatán, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico. Beyond concerts, the ship offers spa services, themed nights, tattoo...
La Nature Reveals Curators for 2026 Edition
La Nature Festival will return to the Baraque de Fraiture forest in Belgium from June 18‑22, 2026, marking its seventh edition and 16 years of the NoName collective’s stewardship. Organisers announced a roster of European electronic curators—including Katatonic Silentio, Simon...
Joalin Confirms New EP ‘Perspectiva’
Emerging Finnish‑born, Mexico‑raised singer‑songwriter Joalin announced her new EP Perspectiva, set for release on July 10. The project, created with producer Andrea Rocha, blends her Nordic roots with Latin influences, aiming for a raw, imperfect sound. Lead single “Toke” juxtaposes Finnish...
FOZZY Releases New Single 'I Know Evil'
FOZZY, the hard‑rock outfit fronted by Chris Jericho and Rich “The Duke” Ward, has released the high‑energy single “I Know Evil.” The track serves as a teaser for the band’s Twisted Faith Tour 2026, which will hit major festivals like...
Hayley Williams Brings Out Noah Kahan at Nashville Show
Hayley Williams capped her Nashville hometown run with a surprise duet, inviting folk‑pop singer Noah Kahan to perform his new track “Downfall.” She also brought emerging act Total Wife onstage for “Parachute” and debuted her Power Snatch project with Daniel...
Vince Staples Pushes Back After YouTube Restricts “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Vince Staples is contesting YouTube’s decision to place an age restriction on his new music video “Blackberry Marmalade.” The rapper used his X account to tell adults to share the video with younger fans, arguing that the content conveys essential...
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Stop Doing This Until The Day I Die'
German thrash legends KREATOR released their sixteenth studio album “Krushers Of The World” in January, recorded with longtime producer Jens Bogren and artwork by Zbigniew Bielak. Frontman Mille Petrozza told Full Metal Jackie that the band spaces releases every four to five...
Phoenix James Explores Solitude & Longing On New Single ‘Company’
Phoenix James, the Alabama‑born, Miami‑raised singer‑songwriter, drops her new single “Company,” the lead track from her forthcoming debut EP Teeth. Co‑produced with longtime collaborator Abner Dennis, the song delves into the duality of solitude—sensual yet yearning for another’s presence. Teeth, slated for...
Kuleeangee Detail New EP ‘Love & Affection’
Scots‑in‑London duo Kuleeangee announced their upcoming EP “Love & Affection,” slated for release on May 27 via Underplay Recordings. The pair—Glasgow‑born Keshav Kanabar and Edinburgh’s Duncan Grant—blend electronic beats with live instrumentation, aiming for a club‑ready sound with pop sensibilities....
The Huntress and Holder of Hands Return with Protest Single “Doctrine”
MorganEve Swain’s project The Huntress and Holder of Hands released “Doctrine,” the second single from the forthcoming album Babylon, slated for a June 5 launch. Written in 2017, the protest‑song‑turned‑anthem reflects Swain’s personal loss and current political climate. Babylon was recorded...
ALBUM REVIEW: Paisley Field’s ‘Are U Mad At Me’ Is an Instant Country Classic
Paisley Field’s debut album “Are U Mad At Me” fuses traditional country storytelling with hyper‑pop production, earning the reviewer’s label of an instant country classic. The ten‑track record blends nostalgia, queer‑focused lyrics, and aggressive beats, echoing pioneers like Patrick Haggerty...
‘Evita,’ Starring Rachel Zegler, Is Heading to Broadway
Rachel Zegler, fresh off an Olivier Award for her London performance, will reprise the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reimagined ‘Evita’ on Broadway next spring. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, will open at an unnamed Shubert theatre, bringing the pop‑star‑styled musical...
The Itch: “Whenever Stuff Is Bad, All You Can Cling Onto Is Having as Good a Time as You Can...
British duo The Itch, formed by Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie, released their debut album “It’s The Hope That Kills You” on Fiction Records. The record fuses post‑punk, indie, electronic and dance‑floor elements while delivering politically tinged lyrics about global...
“Time Is Short and I Have Things that I Need to Make Before I Die”: Kristoffer Rygg Won’t Discuss the...
Norwegian avant‑garde band Ulver has issued their 14th full‑length, *Neverland*, a semi‑improvised, wordless album that abandons the synth‑pop structures of recent releases. Frontman Kristoffer Rygg describes the record as a therapeutic response to internal band tensions and the 2024 death...
Dogs in a Pile Debut The Meters, Allen Toussaint and Stevie Wonder Covers in New Orleans
Dogs in a Pile performed a midnight set at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre, debuting three new covers—The Meters’ “Cabbage Alley,” Allen Toussaint’s “Last Train,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Love Having You Around.” The set also featured fan favorites like “Unfocused,” “The...
TARJA TURUNEN: 'It's Hard' For Me To Listen To Early NIGHTWISH Albums 'Because I Do Not Like How I Sound...
In a Metal Addiction interview, former Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen admitted she finds it difficult to listen to her early Nightwish records, saying she dislikes how her voice sounds on albums like Oceanborn and Angels Fall First. She highlighted the ballad “Swanheart” as a...
SUUNS Align With Kelman Duran For Surprise Album
Canadian post‑punk collective SUUNS teamed with LA producer Kelman Duran to release a surprise album. The record, recorded during a Montreal winter and mixed in February, marks SUUNS' first release since 2024's The Breaks. The collaboration fuses dub low‑end, fractal...
Southbank Centre Announces Line-Up For South Asian Sounds
The Southbank Centre has unveiled the full programme for its South Asian Sounds festival, running July 1‑5 as part of its 75th‑anniversary celebrations. Events will span the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room, featuring established stars such as...
Dave Matthews Pens New Song for ‘Papertown’
Dave Matthews has written an original song titled “Papertown” for a documentary about the town of Canton, North Carolina. The track, released in the film’s teaser, features vocals by country singer Sierra Ferrell and fiddle work from Sara Watkins of...
Robyn Links With CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso To Re-Work ‘Blow My Mind’
Robyn re‑imagines her two‑decade‑old track ‘Blow My Mind’ for the Sexistential album, framing it from a motherhood viewpoint. She teams up with Argentine duo CA7RIEL and producer Paco Amoroso to deliver a Latin‑infused remix. The release is supported by a...
Thrash Legend CHUCK BILLY To Release Memoir About His Life Pre- And Post-Cancer Diagnosis
Testament frontman Chuck Billy announced a two‑part memoir, *Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy*, slated for release on November 10 through Permuted Press. The book splits into an “Old Testament” chronicling the Bay Area thrash scene and...
The Menzingers Announce New Album ‘Everything I Ever Saw’
The Menzingers announced their ninth studio album, “Everything I Ever Saw,” set for a July 17 release on Epitaph Records. Frontman Tom May describes the record as a hard‑won hope born from two decades of friendship and global uncertainty. The...
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Drivin' & Cryin' Scatter Memories Across 'Crushing Flowers'
The article revisits Drivin' & Cryin's 1987 major‑label debut, Whisper Tames the Lion, highlighting its eclectic mix of indie‑rock, southern chords, and hair‑metal flair. It frames the album’s release within the golden era of college radio, when DJs curated eclectic...