Zaylevelten Is Leading a Gen Z Nigerian Rap Revolution
Nigerian producer‑rapper Zaylevelten is spearheading a Gen Z rap movement that fuses US‑style rage rap, South African gqom basslines, and Nigerian street pop into a new sound he calls "burti." His mixtape *then 1t g0t crazy* showcases self‑produced beats and a multilingual flow that mixes Pidgin, UK and US slang. The artist is already selling out 1,000‑person shows, signaling a shift from the Afrobeats‑dominated mainstream to a homegrown rap scene. Zaylevelten’s rise reflects a broader global trend of Gen Z artists remixing local and digital influences.
Today in Hip-Hop History: Chi Ali Released His Debut Album ‘The Fabulous Chi-Ali’ 34 Years Ago
Thirty‑four years after its release, Chi‑Ali’s debut album *The Fabulous Chi‑Ali* marks a rare moment when a 15‑year‑old entered the mainstream rap scene. The record, buoyed by the single “Age Ain’t Nothing” which peaked at #6 on the US Hot...
Andrew Jim Gannon – Fka On Man – Confirms New Album
Andrew Jim Gannon, the Hertfordshire‑based electronic producer formerly known as On Man, announced his second album Hydrate Those Folds, due June 12. The record follows a critically praised debut on Houndstooth and is built entirely in his home studio. A lead single, “Bon...
Enter Shikari Announce Tiny UK Headline Show
Enter Shikari announced a one‑off headline show at Manchester’s Satan’s Hollow on April 9, marking the 20th anniversary of their first Manchester gig in 2006. Tickets will be released on a first‑come‑first‑serve basis on March 25, prompting fans to act quickly. The...
3 Folk Gems From 1963 That Show How Bob Dylan Transformed Pop Music
In 1963, Bob Dylan’s sophomore albums reshaped popular music, prompting folk artists to reinterpret his songs for wider audiences. Joan Baez’s live rendition of “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” linked traditional folk with Dylan’s modern lyricism, while Peter, Paul & Mary turned his compositions into chart‑ready pop hits...
Yard Act Confirm New UK Autumn Headline Dates
Leeds‑born indie rock outfit Yard Act announced a three‑date UK headline tour for November 2024, kicking off in Leeds on Nov 6, then Manchester on Nov 13 and closing at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Nov 26. The band will also perform a...
How The Psychedelic Furs’ Only Us Top 40 Hit Piggybacked Off Their Most Well-Known Song
The Psychedelic Furs, a British new‑wave act, never cracked the US Top 40 until the late 1980s. After their 1986 re‑recording of “Pretty In Pink” appeared in John Hughes’s teen‑film, the band rushed the follow‑up album *Midnight To Midnight*. That pressure produced “Heartbreak Beat,” which...
Goodbye’s ‘Take Time’ Is A Curious Dream Pop Statement
British indie outfit Goodbye has dropped the single “Take Time,” the lead track from their debut EP *These Things Take Time* released this week. The five‑piece, known for their DIY roots in Brighton, previously opened for Lime Garden on tour,...
Yttling Jazz Unites With Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie On ‘Strange’
Yttling Jazz, the solo project of Peter Bjorn and John bassist Björn Yttling, is releasing a deluxe edition of his 2024 album “Illegal Hit” on March 27, adding a cache of bonus tracks and unreleased material. Ahead of the drop,...
Rob Mazurek’s ‘Alternate Moon Cycles (Live at The Land School)’
Rob Mazurek released a live recording of “Alternate Moon Cycles” on Qobuz, featuring a 36‑minute film by Brian Ashby. The performance, captured on December 2, 2025 at The Land School in Chicago, reunites Mazurek with Matthew Lux and Mikel Patrick Avery to...
Watch Flea Cover Frank Ocean’s ‘Thinkin Bout You’ on ‘Fallon’
Flea appeared on The Tonight Show to perform a jazz‑infused cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” showcasing both bass and trumpet alongside a live orchestra. The performance promotes his debut solo album Honora, slated for release on March 27, which...
Taiwan Mandopop Star Jay Chou Returns with Ambitious New Album
Taiwanese Mandopop icon Jay Chou is set to release his first album in nearly four years, Children of the Sun, his 16th studio record featuring 13 tracks. The digital launch arrives on Wednesday, with a physical edition slated for April,...
Hybe India Announces Nationwide Search for ‘The Next Generation of Artists’
Hybe India announced its first nationwide audition program, seeking vocal, rap and dance talent through online submissions and in‑person events across ten major cities. The initiative follows the launch of Hybe India in Mumbai in September 2025 and the recent...
"He Bought a Retired Police Sniffer Dog because He Kept Forgetting Where He'd Hidden Hisdrugs." Quireboys Frontman Spike Is Currently...
Quireboys frontman Spike is touring the UK with an unplugged, acoustic show that mixes classic covers, original material and off‑the‑cuff storytelling. He rarely follows a setlist, letting audience shouts dictate the next song, and often invites guest guitarist Del Bromham...
Partial Guns N' Roses Reunion Highlights Troubadour Show: Video
A partial Guns N' Roses reunion took place on March 23 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, organized by early manager Vicky Hamilton to honor late promoter Jennifer Perry. The sold‑out "Rock for Jennifer" show featured Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke alongside supporting...
A Lot of Opportunities: Pet Shop Boys’ Please Revisited
Pet Shop Boys’ 1986 debut album Please sold roughly three million copies worldwide and delivered hit singles like “West End Girls” and “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)”. Produced by Stephen Hague, the record blended hi‑NRG dance beats with witty lyrics,...
Watch Jennie Perform Tame Impala’s ‘Dracula’ in Hong Kong
Jennie took the stage at Hong Kong’s Complex Live festival to perform her first live rendition of the Tame Impala remix “Dracula.” The solo set highlighted tracks from her debut album Ruby, released in March through Odd Atelier and Columbia Records....
"There's No Reason Why You Can't Get Better as You Get Older." Nine Thunder Albums to Listen to and One...
British hard‑rock outfit Thunder, formed in 1989, has released 14 studio albums and built a reputation for powerful live shows. Their first three EMI releases – *Back Street Symphony*, *Laughing On Judgement Day* and *Behind Closed Doors* – remain commercial...
“Marrying the Idea of Death to an Upbeat, Singalong Chorus Has Always Been Interesting”: This Band Love Sneaking Prog Into...
The Decemberists released their 2024 album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, featuring the 19‑minute epic “Joan In The Garden” that occupies an entire side of the double‑vinyl. The record blends upbeat choruses with lyrical meditations on...
The Leaf Library – After the Rain, Strange Seeds
London‑based Leaf Library releases its fourth album, *After the Rain, Strange Seeds*, a nine‑track record that marries spooky pastoral motifs with their signature indie pop sensibility. The album unfolds slowly, layering 1990s‑style mumblecore vocals, krautrock‑inspired drums, and wall‑of‑noise guitars into...
Shanghai Production to Mark First Time Katharina Wagner Directs ‘Die Walküre’
Katharina Wagner will direct her first production of Wagner’s "Die Walküre" in Shanghai, premiering on April 24 and 26, 2026 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. The staging is the second installment of the three‑year "Bayreuth in Shanghai" project, following last year’s...
Ocean Alley Wrap Biggest Headline Tour of Their Career With Over 80,000 Tickets Sold
Ocean Alley concluded their largest headline tour, selling over 80,000 tickets across 11 shows in Australia and New Zealand. The tour coincided with their fifth album Love Balloon reclaiming the ARIA Australian Albums Chart No. 1 spot for a third week. The...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Soundtrack Is Now Available Digitally Worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, and More
Square Enix has launched the Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack alongside the mobile game’s server activation. The album contains 33 tracks composed by Takafumi Imamura and is now purchasable on iTunes, Amazon, and other digital retailers. While the soundtrack can be streamed...
In My Room with Aro
Award‑winning Te Tiriti‑based duo Aro has dropped their new album *Tāwauwau*, a collection inspired by a year of full‑time caravan living with their children across New Zealand’s mountains and coasts. The record weaves themes of faith, whānau and everyday wonder, moving from the...
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE Set Australian Tour Dates Ahead of Joint Album Release
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE announced a four‑city Australian‑New Zealand tour for May, culminating with a Vivid LIVE performance at the Sydney Opera House on May 24. The dates—Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney—support the upcoming collaborative album *POMPEII // UTILITY*, slated...
ARIRANG
BTS returns with *ARIRANG*, their first studio album in four years after mandatory military service, coinciding with a Netflix‑streamed concert and presidential endorsement. The record leans heavily on Western producers, blending K‑pop formulas with eclectic sounds but often feels generic....
Runoff
Camila Ortiz, performing as Otracami, releases her sophomore album *Runoff*, a fluid blend of fingerpicked guitar, crystalline vocals, and layered field recordings. The record draws on Greek myth and Argentine horror literature, notably in tracks “Sirens” and “Perfect Reach,” to...
Summermusik Festival Announces 2026 Season
The Summermusik Festival announced its 2026 season, featuring a three‑night vocal series in August. Resident Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra remains the festival’s core ensemble, while vocalists Annie McAllister, flutist Annie Darlin Gordon, and rising star Victoria Okafor headline the new programs....
Assumption
Landowner’s fifth album, Assumption, sees the post‑punk outfit channeling a decade of self‑imposed constraints into a lean, precision‑driven sound. Frontman Dan Shaw, a landscape architect, translates his design discipline into music, stripping away distortion and layering to highlight tight rhythms...
1991 Anthem Named the Most Iconic Grunge Song of the '90s
Audio Ink Radio has crowned Nirvana’s 1991 single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” the most iconic grunge song of the 1990s. The ranking highlights the track’s role in catapulting Seattle’s underground scene into mainstream rock dominance. Critics note the song’s simple...
Alex Warren’s Global Rise Is Hitting Australia and New Zealand Next
Alex Warren is returning to Australia and New Zealand for a multi‑city tour after a Grammy nomination and surpassing 50 million monthly listeners. His breakout hit “Ordinary” dominated the ARIA chart for 17 weeks and earned 7× Platinum in Australia and 4×...
Washington National Opera 2025-26 Review: The Crucible
Washington National Opera opened its spring season with a revival of Francesca Zambello’s 2016 production of “The Crucible” at the Lisner Auditorium on March 21. The minimalist staging, striking lighting, and a split‑orchestra led by Robert Spano highlighted the opera’s neo‑Romantic...
Augie Meyers, Pioneer of Tex-Mex Music, Dies at 85
Augie Meyers, the Tex‑Mex organ virtuoso who defined the sound of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died on March 7 at age 85 from pneumonia. His bright, syncopated Vox organ riffs became a hallmark of border‑region music...
Ashnikko Has a ‘Slumber Party’ With Princess Nokia & Crowns a ‘Smoochie Girl’ at LA’s Shrine Auditorium: See the Full Setlist
Ashnikko opened her Los Angeles show at the Shrine Auditorium on March 20 with the high‑energy track “Working B—h,” kicking off a nearly two‑hour set as part of her Smoochies world tour. The concert featured a 23‑song setlist that blended half of...
National Black Radio Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Class
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, honoring 19 inductees from 19 states across a range of categories. The ceremony will be held on September 19 in Charlotte, featuring awards such as the Talented Sisters and Brothers...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’: Can You Spot Whether the Lyric Is About Texas or Tennessee?
Ella Langley’s single “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest‑running female‑led No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, logging four consecutive weeks at the summit. The track also dominates the Hot Country Songs chart with a 17‑week reign and tops the Streaming Songs...
Don McLean Returns to Australia for ‘American Pie’ 55th Anniversary Tour
Don McLean is embarking on an Australian tour in October 2026 to mark the 55th anniversary of his iconic song “American Pie.” The 81‑year‑old singer‑songwriter will perform a stripped‑back set featuring the classic hit alongside staples such as “Vincent,” “Castles in...
Bad Bunny Wants $466,000 Legal Bill Reimbursed After Defeating ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Sample Lawsuit
Bad Bunny’s legal team is demanding that African publisher emPawa Africa reimburse $465,612 in attorney fees after a federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit alleging an unauthorized sample on the hit track “Enséñame a Bailar.” The suit claimed Bad Bunny...
Head In The Clouds Music Festival Returns This Summer With KATSEYE
The Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival returns to Los Angeles for a single‑day event on August 8, 2026, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. Grammy‑nominated KATSEYE headlines, with a diverse lineup that includes Japanese group XG, Korean rapper...
5 of the Coolest Rock Bands with Under 1,000 Spotify Listeners You Should Definitely Know About
The Vice article spotlights five underground rock acts—Therapy Horse, Lunch, Hate Knife, Sick Fizz, and Mercedes & Marxx—each with fewer than 1,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Despite modest streaming numbers, the groups span shoegaze, garage, punk, and Latin‑American‑infused post‑punk, delivering fresh...
Original Pantera Vocalist Challenges Fans to Go Back and Listen to the Band’s ‘Amazing’ Work on Their ‘80s Glam Metal...
Original Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze appeared on the Pod Scum podcast urging listeners to revisit the band’s early 1980s glam‑metal releases. He highlighted the first three albums—Metal Magic (1983), Projects in the Jungle (1984) and I Am the Night (1985)—as...
Netflix’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Features AI-Constructed Voiceover of Late Guitarist Hillel Slovak
Netflix released *The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel* on March 20, featuring an AI‑generated voiceover of late guitarist Hillel Slovak reading his own journals. The studio obtained permission from Slovak’s family, but the band publicly...
THE BLACK CROWES' RICH ROBINSON: 'For Us, Playing Live Is What Is Magical About It'
The Black Crowes released their eleventh‑track album “A Pound Of Feathers” on March 13, recorded in just ten days in Nashville with Grammy‑winner Jay Joyce. Guitarist Rich Robinson told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation that the band still values full‑length records as a...
Listen to Two New Bladee Songs
Swedish internet‑rap star Bladee quietly released two new tracks, “Love Is a State” and “Eyelash,” on March 23, 2026. Both songs were produced by Drain Gang collaborators Yung Sherman and Woesum, continuing his pattern of low‑key, surprise drops. The releases follow his...
ONLY HUMAN To Release New Record At The End Of The Week
UK dark‑rock outfit Only Human is set to release its debut album Planned Obsolescence on March 27, following the provocative single “Techno Fascist.” The record fuses prog, djent, metal and electronica to paint a dystopian portrait of a society succumbing...
Q & A: Gregory Spears on ‘Fellow Travelers’ & His Upcoming Opera ‘Sleepers Awake’
Composer Gregory Spears marks the 10th anniversary of his opera “Fellow Travelers,” a work about the 1950s Lavender Scare that will tour ten U.S. cities, including Seattle, Portland, San Diego and Cooperstown. He notes the piece’s lasting relevance, with singers...
These 3 Releases Were Credited to Bands, But Are Just Glorified Solo Albums
Three notable releases—Foo Fighters' 1995 debut, Vampire Weekend's 2019 "Father of the Bride," and Prefab Sprout's 2009 "Let’s Change the World with Music"—were issued under band names but were essentially solo projects. Dave Grohl recorded the Foo Fighters album alone...
DINO CAZARES Says New FEAR FACTORY Singer MILO SILVESTRO 'Adapted Very Quickly' To Touring Lifestyle
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares praised new vocalist Milo Silvestro for quickly mastering the band’s catalog and adapting to a demanding touring schedule. Cazares highlighted Silvestro’s ability to perform fifteen songs without lyric prompts, underscoring his deep familiarity with the...
Courtney Love Really Likes Geese But Compares Their Fanbase to ’13-Year-Old Swifties’
Courtney Love, iconic alternative rock star, moved from tentative interest to full endorsement of indie band Geese. Initially calling herself “Geese‑curious,” she later praised their sound, likening frontman Cameron to a “600‑year‑old lyricist.” Love also mocked the band’s fanbase, comparing...
CaveFest Shares 2026 Artist Lineup: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, Keller & The Keels,...
CaveFest has unveiled its 2026 lineup, slated for October 10‑11 at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. The festival will feature headliners Gillian Welch and David Rawlings alongside the Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, complemented by 16 additional acts...