Sex Pistols at 50: How Punk’s Most Notorious Band Became Part of the Mainstream
The Sex Pistols’ 1976 debut at London’s 100 Club sparked the British punk explosion, leading to a rapid rise that saw them signed to EMI, released “Anarchy in the UK,” and issued the controversial “God Save the Queen,” which was banned during the 1977 Silver Jubilee. Their confrontational image captured youth disaffection amid economic turmoil and media moral panic, turning the band into a cultural flashpoint. After their brief original run, the Pistols’ mythos was repackaged through films, legal battles, reunion tours and documentaries, cementing punk’s aesthetic within mainstream culture. Fifty years on, the band’s legacy illustrates how a rebellious subculture can be co‑opted by the very institutions it once challenged.
Talking to Dylan Brady About Real Shit (Like Tubas)
Dylan Brady, co‑founder of hyperpop duo 100 gecs, released the four‑track EP *Needle Guy* last Friday, showcasing a shift toward future‑bass‑infused club music. The record emerged from intensive studio sessions with Skrillex, British producer Count Baldor, and rapper xaviersobased, highlighting Brady’s collaborative workflow. In...
Pink Floyd to Release 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena Concert on Vinyl and CD for Very First Time in April
Pink Floyd’s April 26 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena concert will be issued for the first time on vinyl and CD this spring. Sony Music will debut a four‑LP clear‑vinyl set on Record Store Day, April 18, followed by a two‑CD edition on April 24....
The Hidden Jams Wants to Be the Wikipedia of Music Deep-Cuts
The Hidden Jams is launching as a Wikipedia‑style platform that lets fans crowdsource rankings and discover deep‑cut tracks across artists' back catalogs. The service is in beta, initially targeting rock acts with extensive discographies such as Radiohead, Pink Floyd, and...
Three Empowering Country Women Who're Role Models for Young Girls
The article spotlights three contemporary female country stars—Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney—as wholesome role models for young girls, emphasizing their authentic storytelling, modest image, and growing chart success. It argues that these artists give "girl dads" confidence to...
Album Review – Flatland Cavalry’s “Work of Heart”
Flatland Cavalry’s fifth studio album, Work of Heart, delivers a polished blend of Texas‑rooted country‑rock and fiddle‑driven melodies across twelve tracks. Produced by longtime collaborator Dwight Baker, the record refines the band’s signature sound while adding richer textures and varied...
5 Tracks You Can’t Miss From March 2026
March 2026 delivered a burst of genre‑spanning releases, from the cross‑cultural rap of BloodZebra’s “1000 QUESTIONS” to Slayyyter’s pop‑punk highlight “Unknown Loverz.” Grace Ives returned with a darker, introspective pop record on “FIRE 2,” while Cameron Winter contributed the unsettling charity single...
12 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Robyn, Snail Mail, Chief Keef, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights twelve new albums spanning pop, indie rock, jazz, and hip‑hop, including Robyn’s first record in eight years, Snail Mail’s return after a five‑year hiatus, and Flea’s debut solo effort. The list also features surprise releases like Chief Keef’s...
NBA YoungBoy Shocks Country Singer by Sending a Mysterious Animal to Her House
In September 2025 NBA YoungBoy collaborated with country singer Jas Von on the track “Gettin’ Older.” Days later he surprised her by delivering a mysterious animal to her property, sparking online speculation because it was neither a horse, cow nor...
ADL: The Best and Worst Tracks on Yeat’s New Album
Yeat’s sixth album ADL drops with a glossy, arena‑ready sound that departs from his lo‑fi roots. The record pairs high‑profile features—Elton John, Joji, Kylie Jenner—with bombastic production, but critics argue many collaborations feel like optics over artistry. While tracks such...
ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Hedges Sings Cowboy Songs for Now on ‘The Westerner’
Andy Hedges, the Lubbock‑based singer‑songwriter and cowboy poet, has issued his new album *The Westerner*. The record blends historic cowboy verses with fresh melodies, including a new setting for Charles Badger Clark’s title‑track poem and a Tejano‑flavored rendition of John...
August Burns Red Announce New Album ‘Season Of Surrender’
August Burns Red announced their eleventh studio album, “Season Of Surrender,” slated for release on June 5, 2026 through Fearless Records, marking a return to the label after a brief hiatus. The 11‑track record follows 2023’s “Death Below” and includes...
Excellent Proggy Sounds You Must Hear From Bruce Soord, Exploring Birdsong, The Claypool Lennon Delirium and More in Prog's Brand...
Prog magazine launched its new Tracks Of The Week series, spotlighting seven fresh progressive releases. Highlights include Bruce Soord’s solo single “Pillars” ahead of his May 29 album Ghosts In The Park, Exploring Birdsong’s debut album due June 26, and Claypool Lennon Delirium’s AI‑themed concept record arriving May 1. Additional entries feature VLMV’s...
Add to Playlist: The Coffee-Shop Pop of Gianna and the Week’s Best New Tracks
British singer‑songwriter Gianna releases her debut EP "Behind the Wings," a coffee‑shop pop collection that fuses early‑2000s Y2K nostalgia with subtle Balkan textures from her Albanian‑Kosovar heritage. The lead single "Shadow of a Bird" blends arpeggiated acoustic guitar, trip‑hop beats,...
AI Slop Is Flooding Streaming—And Musicians Are Fighting Back
AI‑generated music is flooding streaming services, with Deezer reporting 50,000 AI tracks uploaded each day, now representing 34% of all new releases. Artists such as Benedict Cork and Ormella have discovered unauthorized AI versions of their songs, prompting fan confusion...
Tigers Jaw Confront Past, Present and Future on ‘Lost on You’
Tigers Jaw’s new album *Lost on You* uses three anchor songs to frame a meditation on past, present and future, mirroring co‑vocalist Ben Walsh’s personal timeline. The record blends emo‑punk roots with alt‑rock and shoegaze textures, marking the band’s most sonically...
Against The Current Share Ethereal New Track ‘Heavenly’
Against The Current released their first new song in three years, "Heavenly," marking a fresh creative chapter after celebrating their 15th anniversary. The track showcases dense synths, dramatic chords, and Chrissy Costanza's crystalline vocals, embodying the band’s evolution as an...
“Nothing Happened in Metallica Unless Cliff Burton Nodded ‘Yes’”: Producer Recalls How Metal’s Biggest Band “Leaned On” Their Beloved Late...
Producer Flemming Rasmussen reveals that Cliff Burton functioned as Metallica’s unofficial musical leader, guiding key decisions and co‑writing seminal tracks like “Master of Puppets.” He recalls the band’s frugal early days, noting he arranged daily meals to keep the members...
Duran Duran Will Headline London Music Festival BST in Hyde Park This Summer: Date, Presale, Ticket Prices and What You...
British Summer Time (BST) announced that iconic synth‑pop band Duran Duran will headline the Great Oak Stage at Hyde Park on Sunday July 5, 2026. General admission tickets go on sale April 1 at 10 am, with early presales for American Express cardholders on March 27 and Duran Duran members...
Why Timothée Chalamet Is Wrong About Opera’s Place in Our AI-Ravished World
Actor Timothée Chalamet sparked backlash after claiming opera is a dying art, saying “no one cares” about it. Contrary to his view, the global opera sector is expanding, currently worth $3.4 billion and projected to reach $5.33 billion within a few years....
Prymek & Sage – Shelter
Prymek & Sage released their ambient‑jazz album Shelter on April 10, 2026 via AKP Recordings. Recorded in a pole‑barn studio nestled in the Utah‑Colorado mountains, the five‑track set features Chaz Prymek’s electric guitar and Matthew Sage’s piano woven with clarinet,...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Names Robert Kahn Assistant Conductor
Robert Kahn has been appointed Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the 2026‑27 season, a role sponsored by the Solti Foundation U.S. He will serve as a cover conductor during select subscription weeks, lead March 2027 youth concerts,...
The Junos Are Adding a Category for Latin Music. Musicians and Fans Say It's Been a Long Time Coming
The Juno Awards announced their inaugural Latin Music Recording of the Year category, recognizing five Canadian nominees including Venezuelan‑Canadian singer Mario Puglia. The move follows a decade‑long surge in Latin music consumption, with Spotify streams rising from eight to 25 percent...
Reissue of the Week: Fall Heads Roll by The Fall
Cherry Red has issued a four‑CD deluxe reissue of The Fall’s 2005 album *Fall Heads Roll*, adding extensive liner notes, bonus tracks and a previously unheard “lost record” from 2006. The package showcases the band’s brief commercial upswing after John...
Popular YouTuber Kizuna AI Is Virtual. The Screaming Fans Are Not
Kizuna AI, the pioneering virtual YouTuber, staged two sold‑out concerts in Tokyo, drawing thousands despite being a 2D anime avatar. The shows rely on motion‑capture technology, with dancer Amika wearing a suit tracked by 28 cameras to animate the character....
Iztok Koren & Raphael Rogiński – Nocturnal Consolations
Polish guitarist‑composer Raphael Rogiński and Slovenian multi‑instrumentalist Iztok Koren have released *Nocturnal Consolations*, an album that fuses banjo, balafon, gimbri and prepared strings into a dense acoustic tapestry. The record treats Central‑European folk traditions as a field of forces, weaving...
Taylor Swift Urges Artists to Protect Their Craft, Warns the Internet ‘Will Attempt to Kill It’ | Video
Taylor Swift accepted the Artist of the Year award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, using her platform to advise fellow creators to protect their craft from relentless online feedback. She recounted her own journey from a childhood hobby to...
IHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Winners — Full List
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, hosted by Ludacris. Taylor Swift dominated, capturing seven of her nine nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for *The Life of a Showgirl*. Alex Warren...
3Quency On Their Collab With Nelly & Message to Their Haters On New Single “Telephone” | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, emerging act 3Quency announced a new single titled “Telephone” featuring veteran rapper Nelly. The duo used the red‑carpet interview to highlight the track’s blend of nostalgic flow and modern production. They also addressed online...
Gorgon City in The Mixmag Lab
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, electronic‑music duo Gorgon City performed live at Mixmag Lab’s London venue, Number 90 Lock. The set featured their signature house, garage, tech‑house, and bassline tracks, following warm‑up sets by Shuffa and Camille Doe. Mixmag streamed the performance, allowing...
Boys Noize B2b VTSS in the Mixmag Lab X ARC Music Festival
The Mixmag Lab staged a special back‑to‑back set by electronic veterans Boys Noize and VTSS at Chicago’s Arc Music Festival. The performance highlighted the duo’s ability to fuse pop‑culture references with gritty techno‑punk, drawing both underground and mainstream fans. ARC,...
Young Thug Started To Give Enough Of A F*ck On “Slime Season 3”
In 2016, Lyor Cohen urged Young Thug to trade his free‑form output for focused hit‑making ahead of the highly anticipated Slime Season 3 mixtape. The project’s theatrical SXSW funeral‑march rollout signaled the end of Thug’s chaotic era and introduced a more...
Anitta to Make Her ‘SNL’ Debut With Colman Domingo as Host
Saturday Night Live announced its April 11 episode, featuring Brazilian pop star Anitta as the musical guest and acclaimed actor Colman Domingo as host. Both are making their SNL debuts during the show’s 51st season, which follows recent appearances by Jack...
Yami Safdie and Alejandro Sanz Team Up for Sweet Ballad ‘Cuéntame’
Spanish legend Alejandro Sanz has released his first new track of 2026, a ballad titled “Cuéntame,” in partnership with emerging Argentine vocalist Yami Safdie. The duet was sparked after Safdie approached Sanz at the Premios Lo Nuestro awards and quickly moved from studio to...
Lil Baby & Playboi Carti Tease New Music Ahead Of “Dominique”
Lil Baby is actively working on his long‑delayed album Dominique, as three new snippets surfaced on social media. The clips feature an un‑heard guest verse from Playboi Carti, marking only their second collaboration after 2025’s “Let’s Do It.” Dominique was...
BTS’ ARIRANG Review, Part 1: Stanning BTS Podcast
BTS’s first studio album in six years launched amid a fan‑focused podcast, ARIRANG Review Part 1, where hosts Kayla and Bethany dissect tracks from “Body to Body” through “Swim.” The episode highlights the album’s genre‑spanning sound, noting contributions from Western producers...
Tiny Harris Reveals What She Really Thinks About Her Sons Dissing 50 Cent
The long‑standing rivalry between 50 Cent and T.I. resurfaced in February 2024 after T.I. accused the G‑Unit founder of backing out of a Verzuz‑style showdown, sparking a series of Instagram posts and diss tracks. Their teenage sons, King and Domani Harris,...
3 Modern Country Live Performances Where the Vocals Are Better Than the Studio Version
The article spotlights three modern country live performances that outshine their studio recordings: Chris Stapleton’s acoustic rendition of “Whiskey And You,” Riley Green and Ella Langley’s duet “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and Cody Johnson’s CMA Fest performance of “The Fall.” Each artist leverages the...
Miley Cyrus To Be Honored With Innovator Award at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Miley Cyrus will be honored with the Innovator Award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. The accolade places her among a distinguished roster that includes Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2, and Beyoncé. Her...
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann Discusses ‘They Called Us Outlaws’, the Outlaw Country Documentary That Made Waves at SXSW (Exclusive)
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann previewed his decade‑long, 10‑part docuseries "They Called Us Outlaws" at SXSW with a sold‑out, 90‑minute Austin‑centric episode. The standalone prologue dives into the city’s outlaw‑country roots and features interviews with 64 artists, from Waylon Jennings‑era legends to...
Watch Mumford & Sons Play Surprise Gig at London’s Battersea Power Station for Apple’s 50th Anniversary
Apple marked its 50th anniversary with a surprise live concert at London’s Battersea Power Station, featuring folk‑rock band Mumford & Sons. The band performed a mix of classic hits and songs from their new album “Prizefighter,” while DJ Nia Archives...
VINNY APPICE Says His Single-Bass Drumming Technique Was 'Perfect' For BLACK SABBATH And DIO
Legendary drummer Vinny Appice explained on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation why he never switched to double‑bass drums, citing influences from John Bonham and Buddy Rich and the power of a single foot. He said the single‑bass setup was perfect for the heavy, dark...
Calvin Harris, Diplo, and More Live in Excess in Cinematic Look at the Wynn’s 2026 Lineup
Wynn Nightlife unveiled its 2026 residency slate with a 90‑second cinematic short titled “The Year of Excess.” The film, narrated by Rob Riggle, showcases surreal Las Vegas imagery and spotlights 14 in‑demand EDM acts such as Calvin Harris, Diplo, The...
Eagles Of Death Metal Announce ‘Death By Sexy’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Eagles of Death Metal announced a North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album *Death By Sexy*. The 22‑date run kicks off on August 3 in California and concludes on September 3 in Los Angeles, with additional European dates slated for November....
Les Machinchouettes Releases Krzysztof Żelichowski’s ‘Hitzli Putzli (Opera-Movie)’ Gets YouTube Release
Les Machinchouettes has launched the operatic short film “Hitzli Putzli” on YouTube, a project composed and directed by Polish creator Krzysztof Żelichowski. The EU‑sponsored co‑production, featuring Polish and Italian talent, premiered in mid‑March 2026 and follows two young people who meet on...
Charlie Daniels Hologram to Sing at Military Base
A holographic rendition of late country star Charlie Daniels will headline the America 250 Independence Day celebration at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on July 4, 2026. The "Legend of Charlie Daniels" show pairs the lifelike projection with a live band and guest singers...
Franz Schubert Filharmonia Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Mark Padmore, Irene Mas & Gemma Coma-Alabert
The Franz Schubert Filharmonia unveiled its 2026‑27 season, presenting four major vocal concerts between November 2026 and February 2027. Highlights include Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem under Guillermo García Calvo, Casals’ “El Pessebre” conducted by Edmon Colomer, and Schubert’s “Winterreise” featuring Mark Padmore...
Bella Voce to Present ‘Star of the Sea: Music for Mary From Colonial Guatemala’
Chicago‑based early‑music ensemble Bella Voce will stage “Star of the Sea: Music for Mary from Colonial Guatemala” on May 2 in Chicago and May 3 in Evanston. The a cappella program pairs Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Missa Ave maris stella with Marian...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Goes All-Access In ‘American YoungBoy’ Trailer
The trailer for "American YoungBoy," a documentary directed by Nico Ballesteros, debuted on March 26, 2026, previewing a deep‑dive into rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s sold‑out Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. The film, slated for a nationwide Regal Cinemas release on...
Lettuce Cook Up Late Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Lettuce has expanded its 2025‑inspired Cook Tour with more than a dozen late‑summer 2026 dates, kicking off on August 12 in Madison, Wisconsin and concluding September 16 in Eugene, Oregon. The added leg covers major markets across the Midwest, Mountain West and...