The Lumineers’ Friends Told Them This Early Demo ‘Sounded Like S***’, but Here’s Why They Knew They Had to Record...
The Lumineers’ breakout hit “Ho Hey” was born from a rough‑around‑the‑edges demo that friends dismissed as sounding like “s***,” yet they couldn’t stop playing it. Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz refined the fragment in an attic, swapping heavy, White‑Stripes‑style riffs for a simple acoustic chant that could energize a live crowd. The raw home‑recorded version circulated on 200 burned CDs, garnering obsessive repeat listens from their inner circle. Convincing themselves of its potential, the band recorded the track, launching a song that defined the 2010s folk‑pop wave.
Çâline with C Expands Her Horizons On Latest Single, ‘Second Wind’
Lithuanian rising artist Çâline with C has dropped her new single “Second Wind,” a DIY‑crafted track produced alongside Amsterdam‑based Raoul Nieuwendam. The song fuses Memphis‑style hip‑hop, rap, R&B and indie elements, echoing the artist’s childhood soundtrack. It marks a deliberate...
Tribute Gig for Stone Roses Icon Mani Announced for Manchester
A tribute concert called “Manichester” will honor Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield on May 30 at Manchester’s 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue. Organized by Ocean Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella, the event features Cast, Peter Hook & The Kowloons, Stone Roses...
Revisiting My 5 Favorite Linkin Park Tracks for What Would Have Been Chester Bennington’s 50th Birthday
The article commemorates what would have been Chester Bennington’s 50th birthday by highlighting five personal favorite Linkin Park tracks, plus a bonus mash‑up with Jay‑Z. It revisits songs from *Meteora* and *Hybrid Theory*, emphasizing their emotional intensity and distinctive production...
Relix Staff Picks – March 20: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Band of Horses, Gladie, Robert Lester Folsom, Adam O’Farrill and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist spotlights the most compelling new releases, with this edition featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band’s highly anticipated sixth album, *Future Soul*. The band describes the record as their most focused work yet, blending funk, punk, folk and...
SH|333|N Bounces Back with Latest Single, ‘Roll Up’
Washington‑based producer SH|333|N returns with the single “Roll Up,” featuring Noah Lloyd and a guest verse from MC Flowdan. The track delivers heavyweight dubstep production with wobbly basslines, merging hip‑hop and grime influences. It has already surpassed one million streams,...
New York Rangers Schedule Inaugural Phish Night To Benefit WaterWheel Foundation
The New York Rangers will hold their inaugural Phish Night at Madison Square Garden on March 27, featuring a special ticket offer that includes an exclusive Phish poster. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the WaterWheel...
Jesse Welles Announces 2026 “Red Tour”
Folk singer Jesse Welles unveiled his 2026 “Red Tour,” a 30‑city trek running from July 24 in Birmingham to October 26 in Columbus. The tour promotes his February 2025 album *Middle* and features special guests Steph Strings, Ratboys, and Hudson Freeman...
PinkPantheress Produced 'Tonight' Using only a MacBook Keyboard
PinkPantheress revealed she produced the lead single “Tonight” from her upcoming 2025 mixtape Fancy That using only the keyboard of her MacBook. She tapped piano chords, synths and bass directly in Logic Pro’s Musical Typing feature, avoiding any MIDI controller...
The Mix 098: Slim Soledad
Slim Soledad, a Brazil‑born gender‑non‑conforming producer and DJ, is set to release her debut album ‘Noches Calientes De La Soledad’ on March 20 via Headroom Records. The record blends raw São Paulo baile funk with techno, reggaeton and ghetto‑tech, featuring collaborators like Clementaum and Evissimax. Soledad’s background in...
How Portrait XO and Rick Feds Use Finger Drumming in Their Electronic Music Production
Berlin‑based Portrait XO and Riga‑originated Rick Feds are expanding finger‑drumming beyond performance, integrating AI, data sonification, and sustainable practices into electronic music. Portrait XO’s new album "The Cost of Connection" uses custom Neutone AI models and Max/MSP tools to translate...
JAŸ-Z & The Roots, Erykah Badu Headlining 2026’s Roots Picnic
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic returns May 30‑31, 2026, moving to the historic Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park. Hip‑hop icon Jay‑Z will headline day one, performing with The Roots for the first time in over a decade, while R&B legend Erykah Badu...
RM Sprains Ankle Ahead of BTS’ Highly-Anticipated Comeback Concert
BTS leader RM suffered a sprained ankle during rehearsals for the group’s highly‑anticipated comeback concert, prompting Big Hit to announce a mandatory two‑week recovery period with a cast. The injury, involving an accessory navicular sprain, ligament tear and talus contusion,...
Taj Mahal on Resurrecting a Lost Bill Withers Song as Title Track of New Album, ‘Time,’ More Than 60 Releases...
Taj Mahal announced his new album “Time,” slated for release on May 1, featuring a title track that revives an unreleased Bill Withers composition. The record, backed by his longtime Phantom Blues Band, includes guest Ziggy Marley and showcases a blend...
Paul Overstreet Named New Songwriter Inductee to the Country Hall of Fame
Paul Overstreet was announced as the 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter inductee, joining veterans Ralph Stanley and modern star Tim McGraw. Overstreet’s catalog includes 27 Top‑Ten hits, two Grammy Awards and a record‑setting five consecutive BMI Songwriter of...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Outline Massive Summer Tour
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country announced a massive summer tour featuring more than 40 live dates across the United States and Alaska, kicking off on May 30 at Maybe It Was The Roses Music Festival in Ventura, California. The itinerary blends...
BONUS TRACKS: New Country Music From Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship, and More Roots Music News
Ringo Starr is set to release his country‑leaning album Long Long Road on April 24, reuniting with producer T Bone Burnett and featuring collaborators such as Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent. The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music...
Halle Opera House to Stage Rare Schreker Opera ‘Das Spielwerk Und Die Prinzessin’
The Halle Opera House will present Franz Schreker’s seldom‑performed opera “Das Spielwerk und die Prinzessin” from April 11 to May 24, 2026. Conducted by Fabrice Bollon and directed by Nele Lindemann, the production features Thomas Weinhappel as Master Florian alongside a multinational cast. The staging revives the original 1913 version, which sparked...
“Up Down”
Madison‑based rapper‑producer Lightris has self‑released the new single “Up Down,” following his recent TikTok hit “Kwik Trip.” The track blends low‑end Milwaukee club drums, hyperpop vocal textures, and dance‑floor rhythms reminiscent of both Midwest bounce and European electronic scenes. Critics...
As December Falls Share Cover Of Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Message Man’
British rock outfit As December Falls has unveiled a fresh cover of Twenty One Pilots’ “Message Man,” featured on Rock Sound’s “Blurryface Reborn” compilation. The rendition blends the original’s melodic core with the band’s pop‑punk energy and glitch‑infused British rock aesthetic, while...
BTS, Rvssian, Underscores, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
This week’s music roundup spotlights BTS’s comeback single “Swim,” marking the K‑pop megastar’s latest push into global charts. Rvssian teams with Afro‑beat heavyweight WizKid and Latin star Rauw Alejandro on the glittering track “Pongo,” while hyperpop producer Underscores drops “Hollywood...
3 Little-Known One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s That Weren’t Grunge or Even Rock
While the 1990s are remembered for grunge, several non‑rock one‑hit wonders also made a splash. Latin hip‑hop artist Mellow Man Ace reached No. 14 with “Mentirosa,” synth‑pop duo Cause&Effect hit No. 38 with “You Think You Know Her,” and UK electronic act The Prodigy’s “Firestarter”...
Netflix, Warner Music Group Partner For Artist Movies, Documentaries
Netflix and Warner Music Group announced a strategic partnership to produce documentary series and feature films centered on WMG’s artists and songwriters. The collaboration will be executed through Unigram, WMG’s production arm, which will develop each project with the artists...
Tim McGraw To Join Country Music Hall of Fame In 2026
Tim McGraw has been announced as the Modern Era inductee for the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, joining veteran bluegrass duo the Stanley Brothers and songwriter Paul Overstreet. The modern‑era slot honors artists who achieved national prominence at...
Florida Georgia Line Reunite Onstage for First Time in Four Years
Florida Georgia Line reunited onstage at the Country Radio Seminar honoring Jason Aldean, marking their first performance since announcing an indefinite hiatus four years ago. The duo performed "You Make It Easy," a track they co‑wrote for Aldean that topped...
Failure’s “A Way Down” Pulls Inspiration From the Cure
Failure has released the single “A Way Down,” the lead track from their forthcoming seventh album Location Lost, due April 24. The song pays direct homage to early‑80s post‑punk icons The Cure and Siouxsie & the Banshees, blending angular guitars with bleak...
Seriously Though: JOSH SCOGIN Is Not Joining BETTER LOVERS
'68 announced its dissolution, scheduling a final show in Atlanta for June 20. Following the breakup, rumors circulated that vocalist Josh Scogin would replace Greg Puciato in Better Lovers. Scogin publicly refuted the speculation on Instagram, stating he is not...
Neurosis Release First New Album in a Decade
Neurosis has dropped their first album in a decade, “An Undying Love For A Burning World,” featuring eight tracks. The record was recorded over three weekends in Seattle and includes new contributions from SUMAC’s Aaron Turner on vocals and guitar....
Boxoffice Insider: Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour Grosses $32M Midway Through Run
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour has generated over $32 million after 17 of its 35 North American arena dates, selling 209,622 tickets. Attendance averages 12,330 per show, with peaks above 13,800 in Las Vegas, Detroit, Seattle and Dallas. The tour...
Doc’n Roll NYC Film Fest 2026: Butthole Surfers, Rockers Revenge, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, More
The Doc’n Roll NYC Film Festival returns for its 2026 edition, running April 28 through May 7 at four Manhattan and Brooklyn venues. The program spotlights a diverse slate of music documentaries, from the punk legacy of the Butthole Surfers...
Rise Against and Alkaline Trio Announce Co-Headlining Tour: How to Get Tickets
Rise Against and Alkaline Trio announced a co‑headlining U.S. tour that kicks off in Dallas on September 22 and concludes in Irvine, California on October 23, 2026. The month‑long run spans more than 20 venues across the East Coast, Midwest,...
Umphrey’s McGee Dish Out Debut Original on Second Night in Portland, Welcome Saxophonist Sean McLean
Umphrey’s McGee wrapped their Portland stop on March 19, delivering the first live performance of the new original “Cocoa Butter.” Guitarist Jake Cinninger was absent, having taken a personal leave earlier in the tour. The band invited New Orleans saxophonist Sean McLean, who...
Neil Diamond To Release New Album in 2026, Featuring Unheard Songs From His 2000s Collaborations With Rick Rubin
Legendary singer‑songwriter Neil Diamond will issue a new album, *Wild At Heart*, on May 8, 2026. The record features nine previously unheard songs from the 2007 *Home Before Dark* sessions and an alternate take of “Forgotten.” Produced by Rick Rubin, the release...
Ellie O’Neill – Time Of Fallow
Ellie O’Neill’s debut album *Time Of Fallow* delivers alt‑folk minimalism infused with personal storytelling, reflecting post‑pandemic introspection and queer identity. Recorded in a few days at the female‑run Analogue Catalogue studio, the record balances sparse guitar lines with haunting melodies....
3 Country Covers That Sound Like They Were Written by the Artists Who Borrowed Them
The article spotlights three country covers—Brooks & Dunn’s “My Maria,” Alison Krauss’s rendition of “When You Say Nothing At All,” and Glen Campbell’s “Gentle On My Mind”—that have eclipsed their originals and become signature hits for the performers. Each cover retained core lyrical hooks while adding distinct vocal or instrumental flair, making the...
Tank & The Bangas Confirm Trilogy-Closing ‘The Last Balloon’ Album & 2026 Tour Dates
Tank & The Bangas will close their balloon‑themed trilogy with the May 15 release of The Last Balloon on Verve Forecast. The 13‑track album features high‑profile guests such as Lucky Daye, Ledisi, and Iman Omari, and was recorded with longtime collaborator Austin Brown in...
Labyrinth Soundtrack Receives 40th Anniversary Reissue
A limited‑edition vinyl reissue of the Labyrinth soundtrack has been announced to mark the film’s 40th anniversary. The special Crystal Edition drops on April 17, while a standard, digitally remastered pressing ships now. The six‑track Trevor Jones score is paired with...
King Gizzard & Billy Strings Stoke Collaboration Buzz With Studio Video
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings have confirmed a studio collaboration after a video surfaced showing the two acts working together. The clip, posted by drummer Michael Cavanagh, captures the band teaching Strings a song,...
POISON THE WELL Releases Music Video For 'Weeping Tones' From 'Peace In Place' Album
Metalcore veterans Poison the Well have dropped their first album in 16 years, “Peace In Place,” on SharpTone Records. The band released an Anthony Altamura‑directed video for the third single “Weeping Tones,” which delves into themes of self‑suppression and resilient...
Ice Nine Kills Share New Hair Metal Epic ‘Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)’
American metalcore band Ice Nine Kills has released a re‑recorded version of the 80s hair‑metal anthem “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for the new film Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come. The track, originally by the fictional band...
Boundaries Share Bludgeoning New Track ‘Skies Cast Amber Black’
British metalcore outfit Boundaries has inked a worldwide deal with Sumerian Records and launched a ferocious new single, “Skies cast amber black.” The track pushes the band’s aggression further, featuring seismic breakdowns, guttural vocals and apocalyptic atmosphere. It marks the...
“40 Years Later, I Still Get to Do the Thing I Love the Most. I Truly Have to Pinch Myself.”...
The Afghan Whigs announced a 40th‑anniversary North American tour, kicking off on April 25 in Woodstock, NY and wrapping on May 24 in Pioneertown, CA. The band also released their first new track since 2022, "House of I," recorded at...
Lights, Drones, Purple Pizza: BTS-Mania Takes Over Seoul
Seoul lit up with a massive drone show as BTS returned with their tenth studio album, “Arirang,” ending a three‑year hiatus. The group’s comeback sparked citywide celebrations, from illuminated landmarks to purple‑themed pastries, ice cream, and pizza. A concert at...
Keith Urban Surprised With St. Jude's Angels Among Us Award
Keith Urban was surprised onstage at the Country Radio Seminar when Randy Owen presented him with the St. Jude Angels Among Us Award. The honor recognizes Urban’s long‑standing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including a recent visit to...
Keith Urban Surprised With St. Jude's Angels Among Us Award
Country radio icon Keith Urban was surprised onstage at the Nashville Country Radio Seminar with the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award, recognizing his contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The award, presented by fellow musician Randy Owen, highlighted...
DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Covers Of ELVIS PRESLEY And FEAR Classics
David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto’s joint project Ellefson‑Soto has dropped two surprise cover tracks—Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” and Fear’s “I Don’t Care.” Both songs were recorded live at Rogue Recording in London’s Battery Studios during July 2025 sessions. The releases are timed ahead...
Gustavo Dudamel’s Portrait Emerges From a Season of Introductions
Gustavo Dudamel will assume the role of music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic in the fall, after a season of high‑profile introductions. He has staged radical concerts, pop‑infused events with Bernadette Peters and Lin‑Manuel Miranda, and world...
MUNA's "So What" & 9 Other Tracks Out This Week
Nylon’s Soundcheck highlights ten new tracks, ranging from MUNA’s introspective "So What" to FLO’s dance‑ready "Leak It." The roundup showcases genre‑blending releases by emerging and established acts such as Coco Jones, Kelsey Lu, Grace Ives, and Girl Scout. Each song...
On Stage 36 Years Ago, Eric Clapton Appears on ‘SNL’ to Perform a Song About His and George Harrison’s Ex-Wife
In March 1990, Eric Clapton appeared on Saturday Night Live and performed three songs, including the ballad “Wonderful Tonight,” which he originally wrote for Pattie Boyd, the former wife of George Harrison. The SNL slot was part of a hectic...
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's BLUE MEDUSA Releases New Single 'Checkmate'
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White‑Gluz has launched her new band Blue Medusa with the release of the single “Checkmate.” The track blends heavy riffs with melodic hooks and is accompanied by a chess‑themed video co‑directed by White‑Gluz and Vicente...