Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to Perform the National Anthem at the Kentucky Derby, Welcome Jason Isbell and Zac Brown...
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band will sing the National Anthem at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, followed by the Louisville Cardinal Marching Band’s rendition of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The band recently teamed with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in Alpharetta, Georgia, delivering a surprise cover of Wings’ “Let Me Roll It” and later joined by Zac Brown for a rendition of “Feelin’ Alright.” They have also announced their Sun, Sand & Soul beach festival in Miramar Beach, Florida for April 15‑17, 2027, and are slated to play in Raleigh, North Carolina later this week.
ILLENIUM, Disco Lines Headlining Disco Presents’ Freaky Deaky: The Revival
Disco Presents unveiled the Freaky Deaky 2026: The Revival lineup, featuring headliners ILLENIUM, Disco Lines, and Crankdat, for its Halloween‑themed electronic music festival. The two‑day event will run Oct. 30‑31 at the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas, and promises...
Exodus Mainman Gary Holt on His Singer Situation, Cartel Violence, and What He Listens to in the Car
Exodus released their latest thrash effort, Goliath, after re‑hiring former frontman Rob Dukes following Steve "Zetro" Souza’s 2025 departure. Guitarist Gary Holt explained the singer shuffle as a personal, not performance‑based decision, and highlighted his eclectic listening habits, from Michael...
The Best Jazz on Bandcamp, April 2026
Dave Sumner’s April 2026 Bandcamp roundup spotlights a wave of trio‑centric jazz releases that span continents and styles. The list features Jasper Høiby’s hopeful 3Elements trio, Hilary Geddes’s lyrical quartet, and Lucía Boffo’s Argentine‑German fusion, among others, underscoring both classic post‑bop...
The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, April 2026
Bandcamp’s April 2026 roundup spotlights a diverse set of field‑recording releases, from Annea Lockwood’s 50th‑anniversary remaster of *World Rhythms* to the accidental 18‑hour warehouse capture *Sub Jam*. The collection includes emotionally charged works like Yann Novak’s *Meadowsweet* redux, ecological soundscapes such as Magdaléna Manderlová’s *Kozmické louky*, and...
David Byrne Releases “¿Cuál Es La Razón?” And Shares the Stage with St. Vincent
David Byrne has issued a new Spanish‑language version of his song “What Is The Reason For It?” titled “¿Cuál Es La Razón?” as part of his album *Who Is The Sky?*. The track, produced by the Mexican Institute of Sound...
Moe. Add Mishawaka Amphitheatre Dates
Jam band moe. announced a two‑night residency at Colorado’s Mishawaka Amphitheatre on August 21‑22, marking their first shows at the outdoor venue since 2024. Their debut at the Mishawaka dates back to 2004, when they headlined alongside Keller Williams. The band recently...
Jason Aldean Heads Down a Familiar Dirt Road on ‘Songs About Us’
Jason Aldean’s new album *Songs About Us* follows his polarizing 2023 single “Try That in a Small Town” but steers clear of overt politics, returning to familiar country motifs of rural pride, bar‑stools and diesel‑truck romance. The record leans heavily...
Track Premiere: 9 Dead – “Parasite”
New Jersey deathcore outfit 9 Dead has dropped its latest single, “Parasite,” a raw, anger‑driven track that showcases the band’s signature slam brutality. The release follows an aggressive touring push, with the quartet completing a 12‑country European run that marks...
The New York Philharmonic Gives Gustavo Dudamel a Warm Welcome
Gustavo Dudamel conducted the New York Philharmonic’s spring gala at David Geffen Hall, delivering a 90‑minute performance that blended classic and contemporary works. His kinetic style—arms soaring, baton flashing—energized the orchestra and captivated the audience. After the concert, Dudamel expressed...
Beach Boys Set More Than 40 World Tour Dates for the Summer
The Beach Boys announced a 40‑plus‑date world tour, their first major trek since longtime member Bruce Johnston departed after more than six decades. Kicking off in early May on the U.S. East Coast, the itinerary spans the United States, Canada,...
Tomora’s ‘Come Closer’ Is a Perfect Collision of Styles
Tomora, the new collaborative project of Chemical Brothers co‑founder Tom Rowlands and Norwegian singer‑songwriter Aurora, has released its debut album *Come Closer*. The record fuses techno, trip‑hop, euphoric house and psychedelic textures, giving Aurora a platform to stretch beyond her Scandipop roots. Their...
Paul Weller’s New Live Compilation Is Dazzling
Paul Weller’s new double‑album *Weller at the BBC, Vol. 2* compiles live BBC radio sessions recorded between 2008 and 2024. The set showcases acoustic reinterpretations of recent solo material, high‑energy renditions of classic Jam and Style Council songs, and a diverse...
Guy Clark’s ‘Old No. 1’ Revisited By Americana’s Best
Guy Clark’s 1975 debut *Old No. 1* has become a songwriting touchstone, inspiring generations of Americana artists. To mark its 50th anniversary, Truly Handmade Records—an imprint of Guy Clark LLC—has issued *Old No. 1: Revisited*, a track‑by‑track tribute featuring younger stars like...
Cinder Well Announces “A Blooming Body” & Shares ‘While the Womb Screams Silently’
American indie artist Amelia Baker, known as Cinder Well, announced her sophomore album A Blooming Body, slated for release on July 17 through Hen House Studios. The lead single, While the Womb Screams Silently, dropped today with an accompanying video...
How the Members of Broken Social Scene Found One Another Again
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene has returned with "Remember the Humans," their first full‑length album in nine years. The record reunites founding members and longtime collaborators, including producer David Newfeld, who last worked with the band two decades ago....
Poison Ruïn Explore the Intersection of Punk and Post-Punk
Poison Ruïn’s latest album, *Hymns From the Hills*, dives deep into the crossroads of punk, post‑punk, neofolk, industrial, and classic metal. The record balances raw, urgent tracks like “Pilgrimage” and “Turn to Dust” with atmospheric pieces such as “Crescent Sun”...
‘It’s a Family Affair’: Errol and Alex Rita on 10 Years of Touching Bass
Touching Bass, the London‑based underground music collective founded by brothers Errol and Alex Rita, celebrated its ten‑year anniversary in early 2026. The duo launched an ambitious self‑produced world tour, dubbed TB10, after a high‑energy party in Berlin with the SHUSH...
Get To Know… Sean Solomon
Sean Solomon, an experimental animator‑musician, explains how he uses hand‑drawn cartoons to present serious lyrical themes in an approachable way. He views his work as an art project rather than a conventional band, integrating live performances with a portable VHS...
‘A False Narrative Around a Paedophile’: Michael Jackson Biopic Criticised by Leaving Neverland Director
The new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been sharply criticized by Dan Reed, the filmmaker behind the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. Reed argues the film sanitizes Jackson’s alleged child‑sex abuse, portraying accusers as liars and omitting...
Super Sometimes Share Bouyant New Track ‘Learned My Lesson’
Super Sometimes released the pop‑punk single “Learned My Lesson,” a track co‑written with Hot Mulligan’s Chris Freeman that blends early‑2000s catchiness with synth‑driven melodies. The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album “Show The World What’s Underneath,” slated for...
Death Cab For Cutie Share Intricate New Track ‘Punching The Flowers’
Death Cab for Cutie released the new single “Punching The Flowers,” a twinkly, forward‑thinking emo track from their forthcoming album I Built You A Tower. Lead singer Ben Gibbard describes the song as confronting stagnation and the fear of venturing into...
Jeffrey Silverstein Signs to Full Time Hobby with New Single ‘Coming Back Around’
Portland‑based singer‑songwriter Jeffrey Silverstein has signed to UK indie label Full Time Hobby, debuting the partnership with the new single “Coming Back Around.” The track marks a deliberate shift in his songwriting, inspired by a cinematic narrative about returning to...
Ghanaian Rap’s London Breakthrough Makes ‘Anything Possible’
Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie sold out London’s 5,000‑seat Royal Albert Hall on March 6, marking the first international edition of his "Rapperholic" show. Tickets vanished within a week, with a roughly even split between UK residents and fans from North...
Metallica Announce Remastered Reissue of 1997 Album Reload, Featuring Never-Before-Heard Demos, Live Recordings and More
Metallica announced a remastered reissue of their 1997 quadruple‑Platinum album Reload, slated for June 26 via Blackened Recordings. The deluxe box set will bundle 15 CDs, four DVDs, double‑LPs, a seven‑inch single and a triple‑vinyl live album, featuring never‑released demos, rough...
Quentin Tolimieri – Monochromes II
Quentin Tolimieri’s new solo‑piano series *Monochromes II* abandons melody, harmony and rhythm to focus on pure tonal colour. Each piece repeats one or two pitches for minutes, allowing acoustic saturation and micro‑tonal overtones to emerge. The collection references minimal‑process pioneers such...
"When I Sing Twisted Sister Music, I'm Like a Steamroller. I'ma Beast. I'm Out of Control." Twisted Sister's Sebastian Bach...
Twisted Sister announced that former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach will replace retiring frontman Dee Snider. Bach flew to New York for a two‑day secret rehearsal before being offered the role, and guitarist Jay Jay French praised his performance despite his own medical issues....
Phantom Limb Announce “Passage of Time: The Music of Michael F. Hunt”
Phantom Limb’s new release, *Passage of Time: The Music of Michael F. Hunt*, arrives on June 19 as the first commercial recording of the Indiana‑born composer’s early output. The three‑piece set captures works written between 1980 and 1985, a period...
Edge of Memories Soundtrack Preview Album Released on Spotify and Apple Music Featuring Five Tracks
Nacon and Midgar Studio have launched the "Edge of Memories Original Game Soundtrack – Discovery Edition," a five‑track preview album now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and other services. The EP showcases compositions by Cédric Menendez, Mariam Abounnasr and...
The Melbourne Legacy: Season 2 Interviewed
Melbourne’s new indie quintet Season 2, formed in 2024 from members of Phil & The Tiles and other local acts, released their debut album *Power Of Now* after recording it in just a weekend. The record mixes serrated post‑punk with breezy jangle‑pop, featuring layered...
American Football — LP4
American Football released their fourth studio album, LP4, on May 1, 2026 via Polyvinyl Records. The record pushes the band’s signature atmospheric emo sound into grander territory, featuring synth‑pop touches and an eight‑minute cathartic epic. Lyrically, frontman Mike Kinsella reflects...
'I Call Them Bublé-Bies' - Singer Jokes Population Doubles After His Gigs
Michael Bublé will headline the Belsonic festival in Belfast’s Ormeau Park on July 1, marking his first performance in the city since 2019. The Canadian crooner is part of a summer outdoor tour across the UK and Republic of Ireland, where he...
‘You Didn’t Allow Us to Come, Now Here We Are’: Diljit Dosanjh on His Vancouver Concert Near Komagata Maru Site
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh headlined a record‑breaking concert at Vancouver’s BC Place on April 23, drawing about 55,000 fans – the largest Punjabi music show ever staged outside India. He highlighted the venue’s proximity to the historic Komagata Maru site, framing the event...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish has teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3D concert film that captures four nights of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour at Manchester’s Co‑op Live venue. The project, sparked by a suggestion from Cameron’s...
Billie Eilish Puts Manchester at Centre of New 3D Concert Film
Billie Eilish teamed with legendary director James Cameron to produce a 3‑D concert film captured over four nights at Manchester’s Co‑op Live during her Hit Me Hard And Soft world tour. The project employed new miniature 3‑D cameras to follow Eilish’s high‑energy performance and...
No Longer Detained by ICE, the Mariachi Brothers Will Perform with Kacey Musgraves in Texas
The Mariachi Brothers, a trio of teenage musicians from McAllen, Texas, were released from ICE detention after a two‑month hold and will now open for country star Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall on May 3‑5. Their detention sparked bipartisan criticism, with...
5 Seconds of Summer Confirm AU/NZ Tour Support
Australian‑born pop‑rock band 5 Seconds of Summer announced an October‑November 2026 tour across six major cities in Australia and New Zealand, supporting their sixth studio album *Everyone’s a Star!* which entered the charts at No. 1. The tour will feature fellow Australian...
Why Country Music's Next Chapter May Involve Turntables
Country music is increasingly intersecting with electronic dance music, as Nashville festivals feature DJs remixing country tracks. High‑profile collaborations—Diplo’s 2020 country album, Stagecoach’s Honky Tonk EDM stage, and the upcoming Big Boots Land festival—signal a growing appetite for hybrid sounds....
Beverley Martyn, Spirited British Folk Singer, Dies Aged 79
British folk icon Beverley Martyn died peacefully at home on Monday, aged 79. Emerging from the 1960s London folk scene, she learned guitar from Bert Jansch and recorded with legends like Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Her partnership with...
Takeaways From The Times’s Taylor Swift Interview on ‘Our Song,’ ‘All Too Well’ and More
Taylor Swift sat down with The New York Times to discuss her evolution from a teenage phenom to a 36‑year‑old pop powerhouse, emphasizing the craft of confessional songwriting. She highlighted how the music industry “love‑bombs” women—elevating them briefly before discarding them—and how...
Ed Sheeran Shaves His Head for a ‘Fresh Start’ & Reveals He’s Battling Shingles
Ed Sheeran announced a dramatic buzz cut on Instagram, calling it a "fresh start" and hinting at new personal chapters. He also disclosed he’s been battling shingles for a month, though he says he’s now on the mend. The singer...
Full Album Stream: Lair of the Minotaur – “I Hail I”
Chicago sludge outfit Lair of the Minotaur breaks a 13‑year album drought with *I Hail I*, their fifth full‑length release. The ten‑track record runs under 30 minutes, delivering relentless riffs, varied vocals, and a dramatic slowdown on the closing piece...
Heads Up: North West Is Dropping An EP
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s 12‑year‑old daughter North West is set to launch her debut EP, *N0RTH4EVR*, on May 1. The six‑track project was announced via an Instagram post on April 27 and follows her earlier feature on FKA Twigs and her...
Billie Eilish Addresses Rumors That She & Brother Finneas Had a Falling-Out
Billie Eilish used her Elle cover story to quash rumors of a falling‑out with brother and collaborator Finneas, explaining that his absence on the Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour was a pre‑planned, mutual decision, not a feud. She emphasized...
5 Must-See Artists at Welcome to Rockville 2026
Welcome to Rockville returns May 7‑10, 2026 with a four‑day roster that spans rock, metal, pop‑punk and more, headlined by Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon and My Chemical Romance. The festival’s editorial team distilled the massive...
It’s Ok – Song by Bryson Tiller
Bryson Tiller dropped the single “It’s Ok” on April 28, 2026, reinforcing his status as a leading R&B artist. The track showcases his trademark mix of smooth vocals, introspective lyrics, and contemporary beat selection. While no album has been announced, the release hints...
How Jon Anderson Created His First Solo Album
After Yes paused in 1975, vocalist Jon Anderson crafted his solo debut, Olias of Sunhillow, released in 1976. The album was built from a garage collection of guitars, koto, harp, ethnic flutes and early synths, requiring Anderson to manually sync...
Reckless Kelly Pulls a Taylor Swift and Makes New Recordings
Alt‑country veterans Reckless Kelly announced a double‑LP, Alternate Routes, releasing May 15, featuring re‑recorded versions of their classic songs. The project lets the band reclaim ownership of the masters, mirroring moves by Taylor Swift and John Fogerty. Recorded in three days at Austin’s...
Historic Collab: Harvard’s Glee Club, Fisk’s Jubilee Singers
Harvard’s Glee Club, the nation’s oldest collegiate choir, teamed with the Fisk Jubilee Singers for a two‑day joint performance in Nashville, marking the first time the 1858 and 1871 ensembles shared a stage. The collaboration was part of the Glee...
Suki Waterhouse Announces 2026 North American Tour
Suki Waterhouse announced her 2026 North American “Loveland” tour, kicking off in Phoenix on July 22 and wrapping in Chicago on October 17. The itinerary covers 24 cities, including festival slots at Lollapalooza and the Hinterland Music Festival, and features Charlotte Lawrence,...