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 Clara Amfo. The release dovetails with a packed live schedule that includes headlining London’s BST Hyde Park, California’s Beachlife Festival, a multi‑night Las Vegas residency and a European tour. The partnership revives the band’s historic link to Rodgers that began with a 1984 remix of “The Reflex.”
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...
Bob Dylan Extends ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour,’ Adds 12 Shows
Bob Dylan has expanded his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour with 12 additional shows in the Northeast and Southeast, running from July 10 to August 1. The added dates hit major venues in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut,...
The Neighbourhood Finalizes The Wourld Tour 2026 With More U.S. Arena Dates
The Neighbourhood has added extra arena dates to its Wourld Tour 2026, scheduling second shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn after strong ticket demand. The tour, which kicked off on March 28 in Austin, will now conclude on December 5 at the Kia Forum...
Old Crow Medicine Show Extends 2026 Union Made Tour
Old Crow Medicine Show announced an extension of its 2026 Union Made Tour, adding five Northeast dates in September. The new shows run from September 15 in Red Bank, NJ, through September 20 in Morgantown, WV, with special guest Palmyra...
Everybody Wants to Go on Zara Larsson’s Girls Trip
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is set to release her remix album *Girls Trip* on May 1, featuring a star‑studded roster that includes Shakira, Robyn, Kehlani, PinkPantheress and others. The project builds on the success of her *Midnight Sun* era, where tracks like “Stateside”...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
Taking Back Sunday to Play Louder Now in Full at Red Rocks
Taking Back Sunday announced a one‑off show on Oct 14, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre where they will perform their 2006 album *Louder Now* in its entirety. The concert also marks the return of former guitarist Fred Mascherino, who will join...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From The 80s Who Sound Just as Good Today as They Did in Their Prime
The article spotlights four 1980s hip‑hop pioneers—Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and LL Cool J—who still sound fresh by today’s standards. It argues that while the 1990s are often hailed as the genre’s golden age, the 80s laid the lyrical and...
Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe Cover Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree” In Missouri
Gov't Mule continued its spring tour with a split‑bill show in Chesterfield, Missouri, joining Americana duo Larkin Poe for a special collaboration. The two bands delivered an expansive 11‑minute rendition of Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree,” featuring lap‑steel and guitar contributions from...
The Sword and Red Fang Announce West Coast U.S. Tour
The Sword and Red Fang have announced a co‑headlining 15‑date U.S. West Coast tour slated for August 2026. The itinerary kicks off on August 7 in Dallas and wraps on August 28 in Denver, hitting major markets such as Los Angeles, Seattle and...
Alicia Keys Joins ‘American Idol’ As Guest Mentor; Will Perform In Season Finale
Seventeen‑time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will appear as a guest mentor on the American Idol season finale, guiding the Top 3 contestants and performing twice to mark the 25th anniversary of her debut album Songs in A Minor. The three‑hour live event airs on...
Machine Gun Kelly Vs. Yungblud: Cryptic Post Suggests MGK’s New Single Is a Diss Track, and the Osbournes Might Be...
Machine Gun Kelly released the single “FIX UR FACE” on April 21, 2026, featuring a cameo from Fred Durst. A cryptic lyric – “Mickey Mouse kids turned rockstars / Leaving private school tryna be outlaws” – has fans decoding it...
Nick Jonas Invites You To Spend ‘A Night With Nick’
Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter Nick Jonas has launched a limited‑run theater tour titled “A Night With Nick,” produced by Live Nation. The six‑date East Coast leg runs from June 4 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, through June 13 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, stopping in Maryland,...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless
Brooklyn‑based Jalopy Records has released Kiki Cavazos’ third album, Goodbye Blues, following two independent projects including Early Mountain Songs. Critics highlight her timeless vocal delivery as the record’s centerpiece, while the songs retain her signature mythic storytelling and vivid imagery....
HorsegiirL Announces Debut Album Nature Is Healing
RCA Records will release horsegiirL's debut album *Nature is Healing* on June 5. The launch follows her high‑profile guest spot at Wet Leg’s Coachella set and a personal transformation after an ayahuasca ceremony in Ecuador. Lead single “earth is turning” dropped on...
Turandot, the Last Canonical Opera
On 25 April 1926, La Scala staged the unfinished premiere of Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, with Arturo Toscanini stopping the performance at the point where Puccini died. The work, completed by Franco Alfano, has become the most performed 20th‑century opera...
Six New Orleans Drummers, One Song: Toyesauce Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video on the Making of Forthcoming Single “Feel The Rhythm”
Toyesauce is set to release its new single “Feel The Rhythm” on April 28, accompanied by a music video. The track was recorded with six legendary New Orleans drummers—Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, Stanton Moore, Terence Higgins, Terrence Houston, and Alvin Ford...
‘I’m Not Famous. But I Can’t Go to the Chippy’: Courteeners’ Liam Fray on Filling Stadiums, Defying Extinction – and...
Manchester indie rock stalwarts The Courtiers staged a rare, sold‑out gig at Manchester’s Night & Day venue to promote their new greatest‑hits compilation. Frontman Liam Fray, now 40, reflected on two decades of touring, his ongoing battles with depression, social...
Goose Revive “It Burns Within” And Cover the Grateful Dead and Chick Corea in New Orleans
Goose performed two nights at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre, reviving the rarely played “It Burns Within” and delivering covers of The Moody Blues, Chick Corea and the Grateful Dead. The set came a week before the city’s Jazz & Heritage Festival and followed...