Harry Styles Negotiates With Stardom on Fourth Album
Harry Styles releases his fourth album, *Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally*, merging disco‑funk grooves with introspective ballads. Recorded in a paparazzi‑free Italian villa and Berlin clubs, the record reflects his recent marathon‑running lifestyle and a desire to humanize fame. Lead single “Aperture” showcases club‑ready electronic production, while tracks like “Paint By Numbers” revisit themes from his earlier hits. The album balances high‑energy entertainment with personal questions about relationships and future parenthood.
Jesper Lindell Goes for a Big Adventure on ‘Jackson Highway’
Swedish singer‑songwriter Jesper Lindell released *3614 Jackson Highway*, a covers album recorded at the historic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Memphis’ Royal Studio. The project, captured over four days in spring 2024, features eight renditions of classic soul and Americana...
Johnel Builds Resonance From Chaos
Nigerian artist Johnel launched the self‑funded Nnamani Music Group at 17, positioning himself in Lagos’s digital‑first underground rather than the mainstream Afrobeats machine. His 2023 EPs *Painting Pictures* and *Happy Story, Sad Reality* showcase raw, experimental production that foregrounds vulnerability...
Phew and Danielle De Picciotto Create Shape-Shifting Sound
Berlin artist Danielle de Picciotto teams with Japanese experimental vocalist Phew on the album Paper Masks, a five‑year collaboration that yields stark, weather‑beaten soundscapes. The duo exchanges fragmented vocal recordings, which Phew manipulates into stretched, layered textures that hover between whispers and...
Gouge Away Continue Their Ferocious Run on “Figurine”
Gouge Away's new single "Figurine" arrives as a follow‑up to the acclaimed 2024 album Deep Sage, coinciding with the ten‑year anniversary of their debut. Critics praise its polished production, melding aggressive hardcore with melodic hooks. The track showcases Christina Michelle’s...
Indianapolis Punks D.R.L.N. Reach New Heights
Indianapolis‑based D.R.L.N. have turned their high‑energy live reputation into a trio of new singles that showcase a volatile mix of metal‑core, post‑hardcore and classic hardcore. "Gran Torino" erupts in a 1:17 metal‑tinged blast reminiscent of The Dillinger Escape Plan, while...
It’s the Music You Hear All Day, Without Ever Noticing
Sync music, formerly known as library or production music, is designed to be paired with video content and now underpins most online video soundtracks. Its rise is driven by the explosion of short‑form platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where pre‑cleared...
Rua Rí Announces Debut Album ‘Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life,’ & Shares “Johnny Workman”
Rua Rí, the project of Cobh singer‑songwriter Seán Damery, announced his debut album Tell Your Mother I Saved Your Life, due 1 May on Soft Boy Records. The launch is paired with the new single “Johnny Workman,” which grew from a...
Marisa Anderson Shares Ecstatic Duet “Sarvi Simin” From New Album
Marisa Anderson has released “Sarvi Simin,” the second single from her forthcoming anthology *The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music, Vol. 1*, slated for May 22 on Thrill Jockey. The track reimagines a 1977 Soviet folk recording discovered on Melodiya’s archival series, blending...
‘We Keep Secrets because We’re Scared’: Guvna B on Porn Addiction and Recovery
British rapper Guvna B, known for gospel‑infused grime, has launched his tenth studio album *This Bed I Made*, confronting his long‑standing pornography addiction and the shame that kept it hidden. The record, featuring jazz‑leaning production and excerpts from addiction expert...
Peaches Cannot Be Squashed: The Shock-Pop Provocateur Still Thrives Onstage
Canadian shock‑pop icon Peaches, turning 60, has dropped her seventh studio album, “No Lube So Rude.” The record blends electro‑clash beats with unapologetic lyrics about sexuality, abortion rights, trans liberation and geopolitical unrest. Peaches continues her high‑energy tour alongside acts...
Teerath Majumder – Dust To Dust
Bangladeshi composer‑producer Teerath Majumder releases the experimental album *Dust To Dust*, expanding his signature blend of traditional Bangla elements with avant‑electronic sound design. The record traverses starkly contrasting sonic worlds, from train‑like helium‑filled drones to dubstep‑driven guitar solos, echoing influences...
Organic Intelligence LIV: Psychedelic Porto
Lovers & Lollypops, a Porto‑based independent label founded in 2005, has grown from a niche underground rock imprint into a multidisciplinary cultural platform. The label now releases eclectic albums, curates concerts, runs festivals, and operates its own venue on Rua...
Nicholas Tse, EXO Among Top Music and Art Events Coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou
The Greater Bay Area’s spring cultural calendar features high‑profile music and art events across Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Macau. Nicholas Tse’s Mandarin‑focused Evolution Nic Live runs March 20‑22 in Shenzhen, while Jane Zhang headlines a Guangzhou concert on March 21. Shenzhen hosts a...
‘I Woke up and Couldn’t Move’: Scottish Rockers the Twilight Sad on Births, Death and Breakdown
Scottish indie band the Twilight Sad released their sixth album, “It’s the Long Goodbye,” while frontman James Graham coped with his mother’s dementia‑related death, his own mental‑health breakdown, and the birth of two sons. The record functions as a diary...
‘Sarke Chunar’ Singer Mangli Apologises Amid Backlash, Revised Version to Release Soon: “We Truly Regret the Oversight”
Singer Mangli issued a public apology after the Hindi version of “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” from KD: The Devil faced backlash for vulgar, suggestive lyrics. The track, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, was removed from all streaming platforms following...
Lorde Is Officially An Independent Artist
New Zealand singer Lorde announced she is now an independent artist after her contract with Universal Music Group ended. She reflected on signing her first deal at age 12 and expressed excitement about creative freedom. The announcement coincides with her...
Full Album Stream: Putred –Blestemul Din Adânc
Romanian death‑metal quintet Putred is set to release its third full‑length, *Blestemul Din Adânc*, a ten‑track album that includes a Benediction cover. The record, recorded in Deva and Timișoara and mastered in London, will be available on CD and digitally...
Rebecca Sugar Returns To SVA To Celebrate ‘Lonely Magic’ Music
Rebecca Sugar, SVA 2009 alumna, returned to the School of Visual Arts to celebrate the collaborative musical project "Lonely Magic" with fellow alumni Ian Jones‑Quartey, Alex Myung and Chris Burns. The event featured screenings of three music videos, a panel...
Alicia Keys & Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean Join ‘Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story’ As EPs
Grammy‑winning artists Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have joined the documentary Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story as executive producers. The film, directed by Yemi Bamiro, recently won the Audience Award for Best British Discovery at the BFI London...
Iron Maiden Unveil Trailer for New Documentary Burning Ambition: Watch
Iron Maiden has dropped the trailer for its new documentary *Burning Ambition*, a 50‑year chronicle of the band’s rise from bar‑room gigs to global heavy‑metal icons. Directed by Malcolm Venville and produced by Dominic Freeman, the film features interviews with...
Get To Know… Pyncher
Manchester indie‑rock trio Pyncher is set to headline the Fifth Floor Fest on May 8, following a sold‑out show in Bristol earlier this year. The band credits the city’s vibrant student‑driven venues—such as FUEL, Gullivers, and The Castle Hotel—and the artist‑led...
Shakira on Groundbreaking Rock Hall Nomination: 'A Highlight of My Life'
Colombian superstar Shakira has been nominated for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, joining 17 other artists such as Phil Collins and Lauryn Hill. A nomination that could make her the first Latin American woman ever inducted, it underscores...
Leah Blevins Dresses for Success on Her Sophomore LP 'All Dressed Up'
Leah Blevins’ sophomore LP All Dressed Up drops on March 20 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, marking a clear artistic leap from her 2021 debut. The record pairs her Appalachian‑inflected twang with a roster of A‑list co‑writers and Nashville...
Ray J Threatens To Slap Cam’ron, Ma$e & Shyne For Speaking On Brandy
Ray J posted a video threatening to slap Cam’ron, Ma$e and Shyne after they recounted past relationships with his sister Brandy on the *It Is What It Is* podcast. The trio’s anecdotes sparked a heated response, prompting Ray J to...
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: New Albums From Pug Johnson, Charissa Hoffman, Omar Ruiz-Lopez
Three independent musicians—Pug Johnson, Charissa Hoffman, and Omar Ruiz‑Lopez—have launched their first Kickstarter campaigns to fund new albums. Johnson seeks $19,000 with stretch goals for CD and vinyl, Hoffman targets $10,000 for a ukulele‑driven folk record, and Ruiz‑Lopez aims for...
K-Pop’s BTS Sets Late-Night Return With Back-To-Back ‘Tonight Show’ Episodes
BTS will make its first U.S. late‑night appearance since completing mandatory military service, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 25 and 26. The back‑to‑back episodes will include an in‑studio interview and a live performance each night,...
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Deluxe Just Got Its Biggest Update Yet
A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album *Don’t Be Dumb* is set for a deluxe edition, with the tracklist now finalized and music videos in post‑production. The update came via AWGE’s official X account on March 17, confirming that Disc 2 will arrive...
Playboi Carti Unveils New Details Of His Upcoming “MUSIC” Vinyl Release
Playboi Carti’s deluxe edition *MUSIC – SORRY 4 DA WAIT* expands the original album to 34 tracks and is slated for a special vinyl release. The vinyl, which includes the full tracklist, is now available for pre‑order through select EU...
Chicha Forever: The Evolution of Peruvian Cumbia
Peruvian cumbia, known as chicha, emerged in the 1970s as a hybrid of Andean folk, coastal cumbia, and electric‑guitar sounds. Independent labels such as Discos Fantastico and Producciones Llerena rescued obscure recordings, while overseas compilations by Barbès and Analog Africa...
Xylitol, “Blumenfantasie”
Xylitol, the alias of Catherine Backhouse, releases her second album *Blumenfantasie*, a ten‑track homage to the golden era of UK jungle and drum & bass (1992‑95). The record faithfully reproduces period‑specific breakbeats, sub‑bass tones and chord textures using only equipment and samples...
The Breeders Announce Summer 2026 US Tour Dates
The Breeders have released a 2026 summer US tour covering both June and August, hitting major markets from New York to Los Angeles and adding festival appearances with Team Dresch and an opening slot for My Chemical Romance in Denver. The schedule follows a...
Genesis Owusu Announces Third Album ‘Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge’
Australian artist Genesis Owusu has unveiled his third studio album, Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via the OURNESS label. The record follows a trio of pre‑release singles—“Pirate Radio,” “Death Cult Zombie,” and “Stampede”—and...
Video Premiere: Korrosive – “Khaos Unbound”
Toronto thrash outfit Korrosive has dropped a new video for “Khaos Unbound,” the lead single from their latest album *Katastrophic Creation*. The performance‑focused clip, directed by guitarist Jack Neila and shot by veteran Michael Jari Davidson, mirrors the track’s relentless...
‘Descendants,’ ‘ZOMBIES’ & ‘Camp Rock’ Stars Join Forces for 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour: See Full List of Dates
Disney and AEG announced the 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour, a 48‑arena North American trek that runs from September 25, 2025 to December 13, 2025. The pop‑concert will feature music from the Descendants, ZOMBIES and, for the first time, Camp...
Monetize – Song by Lelo
Detroit rapper Lelo dropped his new single “Monetize” on March 18, 2026, adding another strong entry to his growing catalog. The track pairs smooth, melodic flows with production that nods to the city’s soulful rap heritage. Lelo’s lyrical delivery is...
Why Sabrina Carpenter Can’t Stop Being “Sabrina Carpenter”
Sabrina Carpenter has transitioned from a peripheral actress‑singer to a central pop figure through a meticulously consistent artistic identity. Her 2024 album *Short n’ Sweet* and the hit single “Espresso” showcase a refined synthesis of earlier themes, earning Album and...
"Thanks DHL": William Orbit's GRAMMYs Broken in Transit From London to Venice
Legendary producer William Orbit posted on Instagram that three Grammy trophies he earned for Madonna’s 1994 *Ray of Light* were broken during a DHL shipment from Venice to London. He humorously noted that the shattered pieces now total nine fragments, while seven nomination...
Physical Bandcamp Sales to Be Counted Towards UK Chart Rankings
Physical music sales on Bandcamp will now be counted toward the UK Official Charts after The Pack Smart Group secured reporting rights with the Official Charts Company. Previously, only physical copies sold alongside a digital purchase were eligible for chart...
Norah Jones to Receive Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award & Perform at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Norah Jones will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 in Beverly Hills. The honor, created to celebrate artists who embody Ray Charles’ spirit of originality and lasting impact, follows Jon Batiste’s...
Every No. 1 Hot Country Songs Hit That Landed a Grammy Nod for Record of the Year
Ella Langley's "Choosin’ Texas" dominates Billboard, three weeks at Hot 100 #1 and 16 weeks atop Hot Country Songs. The track could become one of the rare country No. 1 hits to earn a Grammy Record of the Year nomination, a distinction...
Viral Masked Duo Angine De Poitrine Announce New Album ‘Vol. II’ Ahead of 2026 World Tour
Masked duo Angine de Poitrine announced their sophomore album Vol. II, slated for release on April 3, 2026, featuring six high‑voltage tracks including the microtonal‑driven single “Fabienk.” The record promises bolder structures and deeper experimentation with microtonal guitars. The launch coincides with...
Why Is ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls Still Everywhere?
The Goo Goo Dolls’ 1998 ballad “Iris” has resurfaced thanks to a TikTok trend that pairs 1990s photos with the song, drawing a new Gen‑Z audience. Recent placements in the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Apple TV’s “Shrinking” also propelled the track among...
Roman Candle Announce Debut Album ‘Unadulterated’
Roman Candle has announced their debut full‑length album *Unadulterated*, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via Sumerian Records. The record features a twelve‑track lineup with unusually titled songs, including the newly released singles “Bite Harder Than You Bleed” and...
False Reality Share Beautiful New Version Of Track ‘Sonder’ Featuring ZAND
British heavy outfit False Reality has issued a refreshed version of “Sonder” from their 2025 album FADED INTENTIONS, enlisting guest vocalist ZAND. The new mix softens the band’s usual aggression, pairing ZAND’s melodic croons with frontwoman Rachel Rigby’s harsher tones....
On This Day in 1967, The Beatles Scored Their 13th No. 1 Hit in the US With a Song Based...
On March 18, 1967 the Beatles topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with “Penny Lane,” a psychedelic pop single that stayed at number 1 for one week and remained on the chart for ten weeks. The track was released as a double A‑side with “Strawberry Fields Forever,”...
ALT BLK ERA Share Throwback Anthem ‘Lost In The Back Of My Mind’
ALT BLK ERA released the new single “Lost In The Back Of My Mind,” a throwback‑styled track that fuses early‑2000s RnB pop with contemporary production. The song serves as a preview for their upcoming EP “My World,” slated for a...
What Are John Lennon’s 5 Biggest US Hits?
John Lennon's solo catalog, though brief, produced five US chart‑topping hits. The list runs from the 1970 protest anthem "Instant Karma!" to the posthumous 1980 comeback "(Just Like) Starting Over," each reaching the top three on the Billboard Hot 100....
‘Fast, Angry, Chaotic’: The Story Behind the Prodigy’s ‘Firestarter’ Video
In 1996 the Prodigy released the incendiary "Firestarter" video, directed by Walter Stern and shot in the disused Aldwych tube station. The production embraced a fast, angry, chaotic aesthetic, with Keith Flint’s snarling performance becoming instantly iconic. Despite a shoestring...
The Meffs Announce New Album ‘Business’
British punk duo The Meffs have announced their sophomore album ‘Business’, slated for release on September 11 through independent label FLG. The record follows 2024’s ‘What A Life’ and will be introduced with the title track as its first single....