Full EP Stream: Mortuary – “Great Black Earth”
Mexican death‑thrash pioneers Mortuary have released Great Black Earth, their first EP since 2012 and the first full‑time output after reuniting in 2008. The four‑track record resurrects the raw, primitive sound of late‑90s extreme metal, drawing on early Slayer, Sepultura and Sarcófago influences. Guitarist Alberto Martinez is the only remaining original member, and drummer Mando Opposus delivers vintage‑style performances. The release is backed by HPGD Productions, which the band says enables faster, trust‑based creative decisions.
FAILURE Shares 'The Rising Skyline' Single Featuring HAYLEY WILLIAMS, Announces Fall 2026 Tour
Los Angeles trio FAILURE has released a new single, “The Rising Skyline” featuring Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, as the lead track from their upcoming seventh studio album, Location Lost, slated for April 24. The acoustic‑leaning duet marks one of the band’s rare collaborations...
When Will Drake’s “ICEMAN” Sculpture Finally Melt?
Canadian rapper Drake has erected a massive ice sculpture, dubbed “ICEMAN,” in Toronto as a teaser for his upcoming solo album. University of Toronto theoretical physicist Valentin Crépel estimates the structure contains 200‑350 tons of ice and will require roughly...
7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Nine Inch Noize, a new collaborative project between Nine Inch Nails and German producer Boys Noize, released a debut album featuring club‑ready remixes of classic Nine Inch Nails tracks, many of which debuted live at Coachella and a Brooklyn arena show....
Squid Pisser Announce ‘Internal Violence’ Tour
Squid Pisser, the avant‑garde grindcore outfit, unveiled its ‘Internal Violence Tour 2026,’ a 15‑day, 13‑city trek across the western United States. The run kicks off on June 18 at Las Vegas’s Dive Bar and wraps on July 2 in San...
A Legendary Punk Singer Went Missing on This Day in 1982, Forcing His Band to Cancel Their Tour Before a...
In May 1982 The Clash released the blockbuster album Combat Rock, but weeks before its launch frontman Joe Strummer disappeared for three weeks, forcing the band to cancel a major tour. The disappearance was later revealed as a publicity stunt orchestrated...
The Ghost Of A Future Dead
Swedish death‑metal legend Tomas Lindberg’s death in September 2025 prompted a wave of tributes, and AT THE GATES responded with their final album, “The Ghost Of A Future Dead.” The record delivers 12 tracks over 42 minutes, merging the band’s classic...
3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Are So Catchy, I Couldn’t Forget Them if I Tried
The article highlights three 1990s one‑hit wonders—Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me,” Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn,” and Haddaway’s “What Is Love.” Each track achieved high chart positions, with “Kiss Me” reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Torn” earning a Grammy nomination and strong sub‑chart performance,...
Julian Lage: Scene Study with John Medeski, Derek Trucks and Nels Cline
Jazz guitarist Julian Lage released his new quartet album *Scenes From Above* on Blue Note in January, featuring organist John Medeski, drummer Kenny Wollesen and bassist Jorge Roeder. The nine‑track, 42‑minute record blends lyrical jazz with a singer‑songwriter sensibility, reflecting Lage’s long‑standing ties...
DEVIN TOWNSEND Shares New Single 'Home At Night' From Upcoming Orchestral Metal Opus 'The Moth'
Canadian metal visionary Devin Townsend announced his 24‑track orchestral metal opus “The Moth,” slated for release on May 29 through InsideOut Music. The project, a decade‑long concept, features three distinct parts—the core album, a pure orchestral version titled “The Afterlife,” and...
Nate Smith Is Bringing a Big-Tent Approach to the Newport Jazz Festival
Grammy‑winning drummer Nate Smith has been named the third artistic director in the 72‑year history of the Newport Jazz Festival. Known for genre‑blurring collaborations and a strong social‑media presence, Smith plans to use a “big‑tent” approach that pairs jazz legends...
Billy Idol Saw It Coming
In 1993 Billy Idol printed his internet address on the sleeve of the cyber‑themed album *Cyberpunk*, foreshadowing the digital distribution era. Over three decades later he released *Dream into It* using the same modest home‑studio setup, echoing the DIY ethos...
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone Reviewed – a Dazzling Collage of Sound, Film and Images
The Lightroom in King’s Cross has opened “You’re Not Alone,” an immersive, hour‑long installation that chronicles David Bowie’s career through a kaleidoscopic mix of film, animation, and more than 40 songs. Visitors are surrounded by 360‑degree projections on walls, floor...
Gary Klebe Grows Up Without Growing Old
Veteran Shoes bassist Gary Klebe, now in his 60s, has issued his first solo record, *Out Loud*, handling vocals, most instrumentation, production, and mixing from his basement. The album preserves the bright hooks and soaring harmonies that define power pop...
Exclusive: Leila Abdul-Rauf Breaks Down ‘Andros Insidium’ Track By Track
California multi‑instrumentalist Leila Abdul‑Rauf released her sixth solo album, *Andros Insidium*, on independent label 20 Buck Spin. The record is described as her darkest, most confrontational work, weaving industrial, ambient and medieval textures. It retells the Sumerian Inanna myth across eight tracks,...
The Charlatans Announce Fall North American Tour, Share Mark Gardner (Ride) Remix of “We Are Love”
British indie‑rock veterans The Charlatans have unveiled a 14‑date North American fall tour slated for September 3‑26, 2026. The itinerary kicks off in Santa Ana, California and wraps at Brooklyn Steel in New York, with The Dandy Warhols joining them for the Santa Ana and...
Aespa Announces 2nd Album ‘Lemonade’ & Plots 2026 – 2027 World Tour
South Korean girl group aes a spa announced their second full‑length album, Lemonade, slated for release on May 29, 2026, via SE Entertainment. The 10‑track record follows 2024’s Armageddon and is supported by a 2026‑27 world tour titled SYNK: ____æ____ that will run from August...
BUTTHOLE SURFERS Release Music Video For 'Imbuya' From Upcoming Album 'After The Astronaut'
American alt‑rock veterans BUTTHOLE SURFERS have unveiled the official video for “Imbuya,” the second single from their long‑awaited album “After The Astronaut.” The album, slated for release on June 26 2026 via Sunset Blvd., finally presents the original 1998 recordings that were...
Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist JEFFREY NOTHING Announces Full-On U.S. Tour
Jeffrey Nothing, co‑founder and former vocalist of industrial metal band Mushroomhead, announced his first solo tour in eight years, launching July 25 and running through August 26, 2026. The 30‑date U.S. trek will feature opening support from October Noir for the opening...
Jason Schwartzman Breaks Down How He Crafted the Theme Song to His New Show ‘Kevin’ | Video
Jason Schwartzman not only stars in the new Prime Video animated series "Kevin" but also wrote and performed its theme song. The brief, lyric‑driven opening tracks the titular cat’s emotional journey as he leaves his broken‑up owners and seeks a...
Prince’s Estate Releases Unheard Recording of “With This Tear”
Prince’s estate has issued “With This Tear,” an unheard piano ballad recorded in 1991 as a demo for Celine Dion. The track, newly mixed and mastered by Grammy‑nominated producer Chris James, was released through NPG Records and Legacy Recordings a...
At L.A. College Campuses, Punjabi Music Is Opening Doors to Heritage Long Kept Closed
Punjabi music is moving from private community gatherings to mainstream U.S. venues, with artists like Diljit Dosanjh performing at Coachella and appearing on national TV. Young South Asian Americans at colleges such as USC and UC Davis cite the genre’s blend of...
Newport Jazz Fest Has Angine De Poitrine, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Little Simz, Flea, Coltrane & Miles Tribute, Vulfpeck, More
The Newport Jazz Festival announced its 2026 lineup, running July 31‑August 2 at Fort Adams State Park. Headliners include legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, a John Coltrane and Miles Davis tribute featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah, and funk‑pop outfit Vulfpeck. The roster spans...
MY HEART, AN INVERTED FLAME Streams Synth-Heavy Doom Track "Whispers In Dead Languages"
My Heart, An Inverted Flame released the synth‑heavy doom single “Whispers In Dead Languages,” previewing their upcoming sophomore album *My Death Is More Beautiful Than Your Life*. The track showcases the duo’s “tectonic synth‑doom” style, emphasizing massive percussion and layered...
SOFIA ISELLA Joins the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Sofia Isella, the 21‑year‑old singer‑songwriter and producer, appeared on the latest AltPress: In Session episode after dropping her fourth EP, Something is a shell. The LA‑based artist has opened for Taylor Swift, Florence and the Machine and Melanie Martinez, carving a niche with confrontational,...
Mortiis Drop New Single “Violent Silence”
Norwegian darkwave pioneer Mortiis released "Violent Silence," the second single from his forthcoming album Ghosts of Europa. The track arrives with a Claudio Marino‑directed video and marks Mortiis' first release on Prophecy Productions, slated for June 26. Mortiis says the...
MACHINE GUN KELLY and FRED DURST Drop New Single and Video For 'Fix Ur Face'
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst have released a new single, “Fix Ur Face,” accompanied by a black‑and‑white video that debuted on MTV Live, MTVU and Paramount’s Times Square billboards. The track fuses 1990s nu‑metal grit with MGK’s contemporary alternative sound, showcasing...
Raekwon Gets Real About Why Older Rappers Struggle to Keep Making Good Music: ‘Some People Just Stop’
In a 2015 interview, Wu‑Tang Clan’s Raekwon warned that many veteran rappers lose steam as they age, often trading creative drive for financial comfort. He credits his own continued output to genuine inspiration, a disciplined schedule, and a supportive team....
Musician Morgan Wade Joins Paramount+’s ‘Dutton Ranch’
Country singer Morgan Wade joins Paramount+’s Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch as Carol, a bartender in the Texas town of Rio Paloma. The nine‑part series, created by Chad Feehan and executive‑produced by Taylor Sheridan, premieres on May 15, 2026, following Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly)...
On This Day in 1990, Sinéad O’Connor Hit No. 1 With a Prince Cover 26 Years to the Day Before...
On April 21, 1990 Sinéad O’Connor’s rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the track as a global hit. The original, recorded by Prince’s side project The Family in 1985, never charted as a single. O’Connor’s raw, single‑take...
JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND Announce First-Ever Headlining North American Tour
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is launching The Chophouse Band’s first‑ever North American headlining tour, beginning July 1 at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA. The itinerary features eight headline dates across the Northeast, Midwest and South, including stops in...
Slayer to Play 'Reign in Blood' In Full at 2 Upcoming 2026 Shows
Slayer will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their seminal thrash‑metal album *Reign in Blood* with two U.S. headline concerts in 2026. The first show is slated for Sept. 4 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, and the second for Nov. 13...
Karol G Readies Yearlong World Tour
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G has confirmed a year‑long world trek, the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, to promote her 2025 album Tropicoqueta. The itinerary launches July 24, 2026 in Chicago and includes more than 39 stadium‑scale shows across North America, South America...
Jack White Adds More Dates to North American Tour
Jack White has expanded his 2026 North American tour by adding two Northeast shows—College Street Music Hall in New Haven on July 18 and the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on July 19. Ticket sales for both venues open on April 24 at 10 a.m. ET,...
BLOOD VULTURE Streams Uniquely Doomed Cover Of CONVERGE's "You Fail Me"
Jordan Olds’s solo project Blood Vulture has released a striking cover of Converge’s seminal track “You Fail Me.” The rendition features Olds on vocals, guitar and bass, with Moe Watson on drums and Rosie Slater adding synth textures. Production was overseen...
Deezer Says It's Being Bombarded by 'Nearly 75,000' AI-Generated Tunes Every Day, and that 97% of Survey Respondents Can't Tell...
Deezer reports that nearly 75,000 AI‑generated tracks are uploaded daily, representing about 44% of all new songs on the platform. Its detection system flags roughly 85% of those as fraudulent, demonetizing them, while only 1‑3% reach listeners. A survey shows...
This Is Why the Eagles Fired Guitarist Don Felder
The Eagles terminated guitarist Don Felder on February 6, 2001 after a long‑running power and financial dispute with co‑founders Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Felder, who helped shape the band’s rock sound and co‑wrote hits like “Hotel California,” sued for wrongful...
"I Feel Like a Robot and I Can’t Believe a Crowd Can Care About What We’re Doing." The Genre-Smashing Underground...
Belgian underground metal outfit Oathbreaker resurfaced this month, ending a ten‑year hiatus with live shows in the UK and upcoming festival dates. Their 2016 album Rheia, a critically lauded fusion of extreme metal, folk, hardcore and post‑rock, cemented the band’s...
Mgk Teams Up With Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst On Boisterous New Track ‘FIX UR FACE’
American pop‑punk star mgk has officially released the single “FIX UR FACE,” a high‑energy collaboration with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. The track first premiered live in Perth during mgk’s Lost Americana world tour before dropping globally with a black‑and‑white video...
Track Premiere: Gadget – ‘Flatline’
Swedish grindcore outfit Gadget has dropped a new single, “Flatline,” ahead of its first EP since 2016, *Coerced*, slated for May 8. The track introduces guitarist Kristofer Jankarls and vocalist Emilia Henriksson, whose pandemic‑written lyrics explore isolation and frustration. The band...
Gretel: Trust Your Gut
British singer‑songwriter Maddy Haenlein, known as Gretel, released her debut full‑length album *Squish* via AWAL. After discarding an earlier studio‑heavy effort, she recorded the album live over five days at RAK Studios with producer Seth Evans, prioritising raw band energy....
David Byrne Adds Asia Leg, More U.S. Dates — Including Bowl, Forest Hills Stops
David Byrne is extending his "Who Is The Sky" tour with a new Asian leg and additional U.S. dates, including a double‑header at the Hollywood Bowl and a show at Forest Hills Stadium. The Asian segment features five concerts in...
The Cure Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Rolling Stone’s Michael Gallucci ranks all 13 of The Cure’s studio albums, placing 1989’s *Disintegration* at the summit and 1984’s *The Top* at the bottom. The list traces the band’s journey from post‑punk debut *Three Imaginary Boys* through the gothic...
Barclays Arena: ‘We as an Arena Should Help Develop Artists’
Barclays Arena in Hamburg posted a record year in 2025, drawing over 1.2 million fans across 156 events. Leveraging its 15,000‑seat capacity, the venue is now actively nurturing German talent by scaling down to 6‑8k seats for emerging acts. The strategy...
Show Me the Body Move Through Struggle on “Dance In The USA”
Show Me the Body dropped the single “Dance In The USA,” a preview of their upcoming fourth album and a follow‑up to 2022’s Trouble the Water. The track was produced by Klas Åhlund, known for work with Iggy Pop and...
Drake's 'ICEMAN' Release Date Is at the Bottom of This Ice Sculpture in the Bond Hotel Parking Lot
Drake has officially kicked off the ICEMAN album rollout by unveiling a massive ice sculpture in the Bond Hotel parking lot in downtown Toronto. A sheet of paper tucked at the base of the pyramid displays the album's release date,...
Slayer to Play Two Special US Shows Celebrating 40 Years of Reign In Blood This Autumn
Slayer announced two exclusive U.S. concerts this autumn to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their seminal album Reign In Blood. The band will perform the album in its entirety on September 4 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Minnesota and on...
Zach Top Didn't Expect Country Fans to Embrace Him
Zach Top, a self‑described country‑music staple, earned five nominations at the 2026 ACM Awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “I Never Lie.” In a recent interview he admitted he...
Karol G Announces Global Stadium Tour
Karol G unveiled the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, a stadium‑scale world tour running from July 2026 through July 2027. The itinerary covers North America, Latin America and Europe, opening at Chicago’s Soldier Field and culminating with a European leg that makes...
Alan Osmond’s Sister Revealed How Her Family’s Inheritance Would Be Divided Before His Death
Alan Osmond, the 76‑year‑old founding member of The Osmonds, died on April 20, 2026, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. While his exact net worth remains unverified, estimates place it near his brother Merrill’s $5 million valuation. Osmond leaves behind...