Pan•American – Fly the Ocean in a Silver Plane
Chicago‑based composer Mark Nelson, performing as Pan•American, has issued his latest solo album “Fly The Ocean In A Silver Plane” on the Kranky label. The record unfolds as a series of cinematic soundscapes that evoke air travel, memory, and personal milestones such as parenthood and loss. Tracks range from slow‑moving ambient pieces to glitch‑tronica interludes, each designed to feel like a journey without a fixed destination. Nelson describes the work as a meditation on real and metaphorical travel, blending comfort with mystery.
Koyo Share Infectious New Single ‘You Hate Me’
Koyo released their third single, “You Hate Me,” ahead of the May 8 launch of their second album, Barely Here, on Pure Noise Records. The track’s catchy hooks have already sparked buzz on alternative‑rock playlists and streaming services. Earlier singles “What...
Did This 90s Art Film Actually Inspire Beyoncé’s ‘Hold Up’ Music Video?
Beyoncé’s 2016 “Hold Up” video, part of the Lemonade visual album, features the singer in a yellow gown smashing car windows with a baseball bat, echoing the 1997 Swiss video‑art piece Ever Is Over All by Pipilotti Rist. Both works...
Court Grants Injunction Suspending Contracts Of 9 THE BOYZ Members With ONE HUNDRED
A Seoul court granted an injunction that suspends the exclusive contracts of nine THE BOYZ members with agency ONE HUNDRED. The members had filed in February alleging unpaid settlement earnings and other breaches, and the court ruled the contracts were...
The Weeknd Run Showcases Mexico’s Stadium Momentum
The Weeknd's three‑night run at Estadio GNP Seguros highlighted Mexico's booming stadium concert market. The shows attracted fans from 74 countries, with 43% traveling from outside Mexico City, and Gen Z made up 42% of attendees. Promoters say demand has...
The Sound of Destruction: Jim Ghedi Shares “The Hungry Child”
Jim Ghedi returns with the single “The Hungry Child,” released on Basin Rock, marking a deliberate shift toward a heavier, chaotic folk sound. The track draws on an early‑19th‑century German poem, reinterpreted as a commentary on current global turmoil, and...
On Being
London‑based electronic composer Max Cooper released his new album "On Being," built on a crowdsourced pool of audience‑submitted "unspoken words" that answered personal prompts. He turned these raw emotions into music, partnering with French musician Félix Gerbelot for the title track...
Siamese Announce New Album ‘Dissolution’
Siamese announced their sixth studio album, “dissolution,” slated for release on June 26 via Long Branch Records. The record, described as the band’s most personal and heaviest work yet, incorporates the previously issued single “drown” and the fresh track “dark.”...
Hear the New Solo Single From Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has unveiled "Incantations," the opening track of his forthcoming solo album Blue Morpho, slated for release on May 22 via Transgressive Records. The new single showcases O'Brien’s experimental guitar work alongside music director Dave Okumu. A...
INTERVIEW: Holy Wars On New Album ‘Shadow Work/Light Work’ & Learning To Find The Light Inside The Darkness
Holy Wars have unveiled their sophomore album, Shadow Work/Light Work, a two‑part record that juxtaposes darkness and illumination. Written amid vocalist Kat Leon’s grief after her sister’s death, the album blends heavier, grunge‑inflected riffs with richer melodies to create their most...
"I Wrote a Lot of the Tracks Envisioning Powerful Live Drumming – Enter Dave Grohl." How the Former Nirvana Drummer...
In 2005 Trent Reznor enlisted former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl to play live drums on Nine Inch Nails' album With Teeth. Grohl’s powerful, human‑feel drumming replaced much of the programmed percussion, shaping the record’s harder‑rock edge. The collaboration prompted Reznor...
Yes Reschedule Postponed UK Fragile Tour to May 2027
Yes has shifted its postponed Fragile tour to May 2027 after guitarist Steve Howe required urgent surgery. The nine‑date UK run will feature the full 1971 album plus additional material, with tickets from the original 2026 schedule remaining valid except for...
Is 1990s Alternative Rock the New Country?
Stagecoach Festival, originally billed as the "country Coachella," is expanding its roster to feature 1990s alternative‑rock icons like Counting Crows, Bush, the Wallflowers and Third Eye Blind alongside its country headliners. The move reflects a strategic blend of legacy rock acts...
Bad Seeds Legend Conway Savage Honoured with New Anthology
Conway Savage, longtime member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, will be celebrated with a new anthology titled "Too Dark To See: Solo & Collaborative Recordings 1992 – 2010." The double‑LP, curated by fellow Bad Seed Mick Harvey, compiles...
Maramfa Musick Pro: Serokolo 7 Resurrects the Frenetic Pulse of Mapanta
South African producer Serokolo 7’s new album, *Maramfa Musick Pro*, resurrects the hyper‑local Mapanta genre from Limpopo’s Ga‑Sekhukhune district. Issued on the Kampala‑based Nyege Nyege Tapes, the record embraces lo‑fi, cassette‑tape grit and field‑recorded village ceremonies, positioning traditional Bapedi chants alongside...
Tickets for Punjabi Pop Concerts Are Selling Fast — Especially in Canada
Two Punjabi superstars, Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla, are launching Canadian legs of their Aura World and P‑pop Culture tours, with venues ranging from B.C. Place to Scotiabank Arena. Ticket sales are moving at a pace comparable to top‑40 hip‑hop acts, and some seats...
"One of the Year’s Most Instantaneous, Joyous, Technicolour Listens." Mixing Reggae, Heavy Metal, Punk, Hip Hop and Pop and Never...
Skindred’s ninth studio album, You Got This, drops on Earache Records, delivering the band’s signature ragga‑metal blend while leaning heavily into pop, ska and electro‑reggaeton. The record opens with the instantly catchy title track and follows with the bright, summer‑ready...
"I Was Really Glad that She Never Asked Me What I Thought of Her Singing." What Happened when Gregg Allman...
Gregg Allman appeared on Cher’s inaugural CBS variety show in May 1975, performing a duet of "Don’t Mess Up A Good Thing" and his solo hit "Midnight Rider." His booking was driven solely by Cher’s insistence, despite CBS executives and...
Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Throw a Disco Party on New Single ‘Free To Love’
Duran Duran unveiled “Free To Love,” their first new music of 2026, featuring longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers. The disco‑infused single is billed as an anthem for peace, hope and freedom, and arrives with a Jonas Åkerlund‑directed video starring British broadcaster...
Peter Kellner Joins Ariosi Management
Slovak bass Peter Kellner has signed with Ariosi Management, marking a new chapter in his career. Kellner, acclaimed for performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Ballet and Salzburg Festival, will debut as Figaro at Lyric Opera Chicago and as Raimondo...
Split Enz Confirm Supports for Upcoming Australian and New Zealand Tours
Split Enz announced supporting acts for its 2026 Australian and New Zealand tours, with Hans Pucket joining the New Zealand dates and Vika & Linda supporting the Australian leg. The band will play 12 shows from May 2 to May 25, marking its 1,000th live performance and...
'Paul Seixas, Please Don't Sign for UAE': The Story Behind the Song
German‑Swedish artist Killow released a tongue‑in‑cheek song urging French prodigy Paul Seixas not to join UAE Team Emirates. The 19‑year‑old has already claimed victories at Flèche Wallonne, Strade Bianche (second to Tadej Pogačar) and the Basque Country stage race, sparking transfer rumors. Killow,...
Handel and Haydn Society to Make Carnegie Hall Debut This May
The 211‑year‑old Handel and Haydn Society will make its Carnegie Hall debut on May 14, 2026, presenting a Bach and Telemann program performed on period instruments. Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen will lead the H+H Orchestra with soloists Robin Johannsen, Christopher...
NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT And KEEL To Perform At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'
KISS announced the 2026 “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas,” scheduled for November 13‑15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, featuring Night Ranger, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel and the 1980s KISS cover band Kuarantine. A pre‑party on...
Foo Fighters Build a Healing Album Out of Heroic Noise
Foo Fighters’ twelfth studio effort, *Your Favorite Toy*, follows the mournful 2023 release *But Here We Are* with a louder, garage‑rock catharsis. The album, recorded with new drummer Ilan Rubin, trades reflective grief for high‑energy riffs and punchy lyrics that...
Bali Gamelan Sound – Topeng Semar Pegulingan
The Bali Gamelan Sound project, led by Argentinian researcher Agustín Oscar Rissotti, has recorded around 50 authentic Balinese gamelan performances since 2020, preserving the music’s ritual context. Its latest release, *Topek Semar Pegulingan*, captures ambient sounds, conversations, and the spiritual...
Tyla Reveals Sophomore Album ‘A*POP’
South African singer‑songwriter Tyla announced that her sophomore album *A*POP* will be released on July 24. The record is billed as “African, unapologetic, confident, and global,” following the success of her Grammy‑winning singles “Water” and “Push 2 Start.” Recent collaborations, including the...
Eurovision 2026: Lithuania
Lithuania’s 2026 Eurovision entry is Lion Ceccah, performing the song “Sólo Quiero Más.” The Vilnius‑born drag artist combines musical theatre, violin, and street‑dance influences, building on a career that launched after a 2017 X Factor appearance. After finishing second in the...
LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1
Alphonse Pierre’s review spotlights Starker’s debut album *LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1*, a 19‑track, New York‑centric project that fuses 1990s boom‑bap aesthetics with erratic, stream‑of‑consciousness lyricism. The record oscillates between gritty street vignettes from the Cooper Houses era and hyper‑referential pop culture...
Confession
Carla dal Forno’s fourth album Confession was recorded in a disused hospital in a remote Australian town of fewer than 8,000 people. The record pairs bright post‑punk‑dream‑pop arrangements with lyrics that detail an obsessive, unreliable narrator’s fixation on a friend‑turned‑love‑interest. While the sound...
…Beginning of the End
American metal trio Portrayal of Guilt drops their fourth studio album, “…Beginning of the End,” in 2026. The record pushes the band’s genre‑bending reputation further, pairing hardcore aggression with nu‑metal grooves, Madchester breakbeats, and a 66‑second rap interlude featuring Houston...
XG Are Returning to Australia
South Korean‑Japanese girl group XG is set to return to Australia in October 2026 with two arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney, part of their "XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" supporting their debut full‑length album. Ticket sales open to the...
2026 Queensland Music Awards Winners Revealed
The 2026 Queensland Music Awards were unveiled at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast, with Brisbane indie rock band Ball Park Music making history by capturing both Album of the Year and Highest Selling Album. Other major honors included Jem...
BOY SODA Announces ‘Soulstar Deluxe’, Shares New Track ‘Chase Your Tail’
Australian R&B artist Boy Soda announced a deluxe edition of his debut album Soulstar, slated for June 19, featuring five new songs including the lead single “Chase Your Tail.” The track drops today via Warner Music Australia, coinciding with his...
HorsegiirL Releases Crunchy New Single for Earth Day
horsegiirL, the half‑human, half‑horse pop persona, has released her debut single “Earth is Turning” ahead of Earth Day. The track leads up to her first full‑length album “Nature Is Healing,” scheduled for June 5, coinciding with Pride celebrations. The artist, who...
Tour News: Bright Eyes, Black Country New Road, Sleaford Mods, Ian Sweet, Tinlicker, Tigercub, More
A wave of tour announcements swept the indie‑rock scene this week, from Bright Eyes’ 21‑year anniversary stadium shows to Black Country, New Road’s first‑time stops in new markets. Sleaford Mods revealed opening acts for their North American trek, while Tinlicker...
Usher Reveals What Working With Diddy Was Really Like (And Why He Doesn’t Regret the ‘Hardest Days’ of His Life)
Usher opened up about his teenage apprenticeship under Bad Boy mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, recalling that the legendary producer executive‑produced his 1994 self‑titled debut. He described those formative months as "the hardest days" of his life, marked by intense loneliness,...
How Dave Grohl Nearly Missed His First Show After Taylor Hawkins’ Death: ‘The Whole Thing Was a Blur’
Foo Fighters are set to release their 12th studio album, *Your Favorite Toy*, on April 24, 2026, a record that leans into the band’s nostalgic sound. The project follows a period of intense grief after drummer Taylor Hawkins died in...
A Music Biopic Supply Crisis Is Looming
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic opens this weekend, adding to a decade‑long wave of music biopics that includes Elvis, Queen, and Bob Dylan. Studios are accelerating the trend, with Sony planning four Beatles movies for 2028 and Universal announcing a...
Fans Really Want Drake and Future to Reunite for Iceman Album
Drake announced the May 15, 2026 release of his highly anticipated *Iceman* album, revealed through a viral ice‑block stunt. Fans are immediately speculating whether Future will appear on the record, despite a rumored fallout that began with a 2024 diss track on...
Amberian Dawn Explore “The Vision of Dreaming”
Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn released "The Vision of Dreaming," the second single from their upcoming album *Temptation’s Gates*. The track showcases new vocalist Nicole Willerton, whose lyrical theme explores a transcendent love bond. Guitarist‑keyboardist Tuomas Seppälä says the...
‘Michael’ Stars Explain Why Biopic Doesn’t Include Child Abuse Allegations: “There Could Be A Sequel”
The Antoine Fuqua‑directed biopic *Michael* chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise from the 1960s through 1988, deliberately sidestepping the child‑abuse allegations that surfaced in 1993. Colman Domingo and Nia Long explain the film’s focus on Jackson’s artistic development and hint at a possible sequel to...
Grouper Locks In September 2026 North American Tour Dates
Los Angeles‑based ambient project Grouper, the brainchild of visual artist Liz Harris, has announced a six‑date North American tour for September 2026. The itinerary kicks off at Chicago’s Sound & Gravity Festival on September 6, then moves to Toronto, Montreal, Kingston...
5 of the Greatest Hip-Hop Radio Freestyles of All Time
The Vice piece curates five iconic radio freestyles that have defined hip‑hop’s competitive edge. It highlights Jay‑Z’s 2006 Hot 97 comeback, Black Thought’s ten‑minute 2017 Funk Flex showcase, Big L’s 1995 Stretch & Bobbito duel with a pre‑Reasonable Doubt Jay‑Z, The Diplomats’ 2003 Rap City cash‑count flow,...
Milk Carton Kids Outline 2026 & 2027 International Tour Dates
Milk Carton Kids announced the Lost Cause Lover Fool Tour, supporting their new album slated for release on April 24, 2026. The North American leg kicks off on September 15, 2026 in Knoxville and runs through November 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, with Paper Wings opening every...
Moonshiner’s Ball Unveils 12th Annual Artist Lineup: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck, Fruition and More
The Moonshiner’s Ball returns Oct. 8‑11 to Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky for its 12th edition. The lineup features jam‑heavy acts such as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, and genre‑bending groups like Fruition and BALTHVS. Organizers emphasize...
Lenny Kaye Is ‘Goin’ Local’ On Debut Solo Album
Punk‑garage legend Lenny Kaye announced his debut solo album, Goin’ Local, slated for release on July 17 via Yep Roc Records. The 12‑track record, recorded over many years, features co‑writes with Patti Smith and contributions from Tim Carbone, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, David Mansfield and John Jackson....
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts Headlining Country Calling 2026
The Country Calling Festival returns to Ocean City, Maryland on October 2‑3, 2026, featuring a star‑studded lineup headlined by Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts. More than a dozen country acts will perform across three beach‑side stages, including Dierks...
Video Premiere: Atavistia – “I Skogens Djup”
Atavistia, the Vancouver melodic/symphonic death‑metal quartet, released the new single “I Skogens Djup” ahead of their fifth album *Old Gods Awaken*. The track, sung entirely in Swedish, draws on Scandinavian folk‑metal influences and features the album’s first guitar solo. A live‑performance video...
Extinction A.D. Drop New Single “Truth or Consequences” Feat. Incendiary’s Brian Audley
Long Island crossover metal act Extinction A.D. released the ferocious single “Truth or Consequences,” clocking just under two‑and‑a‑half minutes. The track features Incendiary guitarist Brian Audley, a former bandmate of vocalist‑guitarist Rick Jimenez, adding extra aggression. Jimenez said Audley’s contribution...