KING DIAMOND's ANDY LA ROCQUE On 2026 Tentative Timeline For Long-Awaited New Album: "That's Our Goal. We Have Most Of...
Andy La Rocque, King Diamond’s lead guitarist, revealed that the band’s long‑awaited horror‑trilogy album, Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920, is still on track for a potential 2026 release. He has already delivered eight demo songs to vocalist King Diamond, three of which were chosen and one performed live. The next steps involve King Diamond finalizing five new songs, after which the band will record guitars, drums and bass, aiming to start summer sessions and possibly finish by year‑end. La Rocque also detailed the band’s collaborative, remote‑recording workflow, from programmed demos to individual studio contributions.
Lindsey Buckingham on Reuniting With Stevie Nicks: ‘That’s Something That’s in the Air’
Lindsey Buckingham revealed he is one song away from finishing a new solo album and that a Fleetwood Mac documentary, produced by Frank Marshall for Apple, is in the pipeline for 2026. He highlighted the recent re‑issue of the 1970s "Buckingham Nicks" album...
New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (3/27)
Vice’s latest New Music Friday spotlights five fresh releases spanning black metal, hip‑hop, metalcore, lyrical rap and retro‑punk. Norwegian symphonic black metal veterans Dimmu Borgir break an eight‑year silence with the single “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel” from their upcoming album Grand...
Watch Punk Outfit Militarie Gun Make ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Debut
Los Angeles‑based punk collective Militarie Gun made its first appearance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, delivering a high‑energy set that highlighted tracks from their newly released album *God Save The Gun*. The seven‑piece band opened with the title‑track “B A D I D E A” and also...
MIA Passengers Get Miami Music Week Experience with DJ Amal Nemer
Miami International Airport turned its terminals into a Miami Music Week venue on March 26, featuring a three‑hour live set by rising DJ Amal Nemer. The event entertained hundreds of travelers while showcasing the airport’s $12 billion capital improvement program. Nemer,...
Tommas Arnby, Kirk M. Sommer Among Winners At The 2026 Musexpo & A&R Worldwide Awards Gala
At Musexpo’s 26th edition in Burbank, California, the International Music Industry Awards recognized top leaders shaping the global music landscape. Kirk M. Sommer of WME was named International Music Person of the Year, while Tommas Arnby, founder of Locomotion Music...
Central and Southern Hawke’s Bay Music History Mapped
Hawke’s Bay‑born country singer Glen Moffett has authored the Central and Southern Music Map for AudioCulture, a digital “Noisy Library” of New Zealand music. Drawing on the Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank and interviews with locals, the map chronicles everything from 19th‑century...
George Clinton To Headline Essence Festival of Culture
George Clinton, the 84‑year‑old Godfather of Funk, will close the Essence Festival of Culture on July 5 in New Orleans, reviving his iconic Mothership stage show. A technologically advanced replica of the original 1976 Mothership, built at Nashville’s Rock Lititz campus, will debut...
Dark Divine Share Decadent New Track ‘Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)’
Dark Divine has released “Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)”, a new single that fuses ballad melodies with metalcore aggression, previewing their upcoming album *Undead Melody*. Vocalist Anthony Martinez describes the track as a meditation on fleeting time and the will to live despite decay....
Dark Star Orchestra Confirm Summer Tour
Dark Star Orchestra announced a summer tour featuring 15 dates, primarily on the East Coast, beginning June 11 at BankNH Pavilion in New Hampshire. The itinerary includes two‑night engagements at Tree House Brewing in Massachusetts and The Rooftop at Pier...
Will This Country Take on 50 Cent Be the Song of the Summer?
Breland’s new single “In My Truck,” his first release in two years, interpolates 50 Cent’s 2003 hit “In Da Club” and is being touted as a potential song of the summer. The track blends country imagery with a hip‑hop hook, following...
Jessie Reyez Drops Surprise EP ‘$Till Paid’
Jessie Reyez surprised fans on March 27, 2026 with the EP “$till Paid,” marking the one‑year anniversary of her third studio album “Paid in Memories.” The five‑track project continues the black‑and‑yellow visual motif and features a childhood portrait on its...
Next Wave #1174: GERD
British indie artist GERD, real name Elin, released the single “Truth Be Told,” highlighting her signature shift from intimate, introspective verses to expansive, cinematic production. The track reflects her ongoing balance between solitary cabin retreats and the release of live...
Taper’s Choice End 1.0 Era with Dave Harrington at Big Ears
American jam supergroup Taper’s Choice closed the first phase of its career with a farewell performance at Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival, marking guitarist and producer Dave Harrington’s final show. The set opened and closed with the band’s signature “Dave Test,”...
Russ Talks Ownership, Fan Engagement and ‘Making Music Every Day’ at SXSW
Rapper Russ has demonstrated that a relentless release schedule and full ownership can rival major‑label powerhouses. After posting 200 songs in 2015, he scaled to $100,000 a month and peaked at $280,000 in monthly earnings without any label backing. His...
Why Everyone’s Getting on the ‘Double Dutch Bus’
Choreographer Molly Long turned Frankie Smith’s 1981 track “Double Dutch Bus” into TikTok’s biggest dance of the year, sparking a wave of user‑generated videos. Her routine, first taught at Project 21’s February showcase, amassed over 3.5 million likes and more than 13,000...
ENSLAVED Releases Sea Shanties 'Fire Marengo' And 'Anna Lovinda'
ENSLAVED has released two sea‑shanty recordings, “Fire Marengo” and “Anna Lovinda,” in partnership with the Storm Weather Shanty Choir. “Fire Marengo” is a traditional shanty, while “Anna Lovinda” was written by late Norwegian sailor Erik Bye. The tracks were recorded in early 2026...
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Reveals the Gothic Tradition Behind Modern Celebrity
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, the theatrical tour supporting her 2025 album Mayhem, will wrap up in April after a worldwide run. The production immerses audiences in a gothic universe, featuring skeletons, vampires, plague‑doctor costumes and on‑stage resurrections. By foregrounding themes...
The Strange and Violent Way Liam Gallagher Became a Singer: ‘I Started Hearing Music’
Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, revealed that a violent encounter at age 14 – being struck on the head with a small hammer – fundamentally altered his relationship with music. Before the incident he favored football and dismissed music...
Iglu & Hartly Seal Off Their UK Tour With New Single ‘Supreme’
Iglu & Hartly have released a new single titled “Supreme” as they wrap up a five‑date UK tour that sold out in London and Glasgow. The LA‑originated band first broke through in 2009 with “In This City” at the Isle...
Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Wesley Joseph and Mandy, Indiana to Play MOMO Festival 2026
MOMO Festival, also known as Motel Mozaïque, returns to Rotterdam from April 16‑18, 2026, featuring a diverse lineup of emerging European talent. Highlights include London experimental act Man/Woman/Chainsaw, West Midlands singer‑songwriter Wesley Joseph, and the French‑English duo Mandy, Indiana. Dutch‑Indonesian group Nusantara Bea...
LEAP on All Points East and Being “Fanboys” Of Twenty One Pilots
British indie rock trio LEAP will perform at London’s All Points East festival on August 30, sharing the bill with headliners Twenty One Pilots. The band recently inked a deal with legendary punk label Epitaph Records and rode a viral...
Leo. Shares Hushed Indie-Folk Gem ‘Never Enough, Never Fair’
English indie‑folk artist leo. has dropped the single “never enough, never fair,” a wistful track born in spring 2024 that explores youthful emotional turbulence. The song signals a shift toward a more mature, textured sound, produced with Ed Allen and...
Win Tickets to See Zara Larsson, Skepta and More at Sziget Festival
Dazed Digital is giving away a VIP five‑day pass for Sziget Festival in Budapest, including flights, transfers and a pre‑pitched tent for the winner and a guest. The August event, one of Europe’s largest, will showcase artists such as Zara Larsson,...
Slayyyter's "YES GODDD" & 12 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s Soundcheck roundup highlights 13 new tracks released this week, ranging from Slayyyter’s abrasive "YES GODDD" to Robyn’s synth‑driven "Really Real" and Snail Mail’s uplifting "Tractor Beam." The list mixes established pop stars with emerging indie acts such as Eli, Tkay Maidza,...
Royal & The Serpent Shares Intimate New Track ‘Steering (So Fast)’
Royal & The Serpent announced their debut album “Emptiness Is Godly,” slated for release on May 8 through Atlantic Records. The band previewed a new track, “Steering (So Fast),” described as an intimate, stripped‑back song that blends modern production with raw...
ZAINAB Shares Debut Single ‘Jadoo’
ZAINAB, a Lahore‑born, New York‑raised producer and former NYC DJ, has released her debut single “Jadoo” on Ninja Tune’s Technicolor imprint. The track features Urdu‑sung lyrics over kinetic, arpeggiated house production, offering a fresh cultural hybrid for club audiences. She...
"You See a Lot of Kids and They're Like, 'I Canceled My Shows because I'm Having a Mental-Health Issue.' The...
Chris Robinson, frontman of the Black Crowes, reflects on the grueling 1990s that defined the band’s rise and eventual burnout. Their debut, *Shake Your Money Maker*, sold five million copies in the U.S., while the follow‑up topped the Billboard chart. Robinson...
Nova Twins Winners Of Best Alternative Award At 2026 MOBOs
Nova Twins won the inaugural Best Alternative Award at the 2026 MOBO Awards, a category they helped create to recognise alternative and rock music within Black British culture. They beat nominees including Blood Orange, Hak Baker and Rachel Chinouriri, and...
Guns N’ Roses Keyboardist Melissa Reese To Miss Tour
Guns N’ Roses announced that keyboardist Melissa Reese will miss the start of their 2026 world tour, citing unforeseen personal reasons. Reese, who joined the band in 2016 and handles keyboards, backing vocals, sub‑bass and electronic programming, will be absent from the...
Fetty Wap Drops Unexpected Interpolation of Cranberries Classic on Post-Prison Album
Fetty Wap’s new album *Zavier* drops this week, opening with “Fool For You,” an R&B‑leaning interpolation of The Cranberries’ 1994 hit “Linger.” The record marks his first full‑length release since a six‑year drug‑trafficking sentence, with several tracks written while he...
Ally Bakst Delivers A Haunting Offering, ‘Pretty Little Ghost’
Ally Bakst, the New York‑based singer‑songwriter, has released her new single “Pretty Little Ghost,” a dark‑pop track that leans into a club‑ready vibe. The song combines cinematic synth textures with driving basslines and hints of experimental production. Bakst continues to...
Frankie 5Ø3 Tugs On The Heartstrings with Latest Single ‘R0LL3RC0AST3R’
Virginia‑based indie singer Frankie 5Ø3 has released his new single “R0LL3RC0AST3R,” a breezy, acoustic coming‑of‑age track. The song draws on his Salvadoran roots and a recent creative retreat on Saint George Island. It serves as the lead‑in to his forthcoming...
Robyn Hitchcock Announces New Album ‘The Confuser,’ Shares “I Am This Thing”
Robyn Hitchcock has announced his forthcoming album “The Confuser,” slated for release on July 24 2026 on the independent Tiny Ghost Records label. The record, which may be his 23rd LP, features a new backing band—Jeremy Fetzer (guitar), Todd Bolden (bass), Eric Slick...
SCATTERBRAIN Share Anthemic New Track ‘FAST LANE’
Scatterbrain has dropped its second single, “Fast Lane,” marking a step into arena‑ready modern rock. The track opens with atmospheric build‑ups before launching into a freight‑train‑like chorus, showcasing frontman Brian Burkheiser’s knack for anthemic songwriting. Lyrically, the song reflects Burkheiser’s...
ELDER Stream Title Track From Upcoming New Album Through Zero
Elder has released the streaming title track “Through Zero,” the lead single from their forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release on May 29, 2024. The record will be distributed by Blues Funeral Recordings in North America, Stickman...
Billy Strings Drops In On Sam Bush’s Concert In Michigan
Billy Strings made a surprise appearance at Sam Bush’s concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan, performing at the St. Cecilia Music Center. He joined Bush’s band for acoustic renditions of the Stanley Brothers’ “Think Of What You’ve Done” and Charlie Monroe’s...
Tortoise Books Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Tortoise Books announced an eight‑show North American summer tour running from June 25 to July 3, 2026, covering major cities from New York to Toronto. The dates follow the band’s 2025 release of *Touch*, their first studio album in a...
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...
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...