"We Miss Your Smile, Your Warmth, Your Creativity, Your Compassion and Your Humour." Following His Death Last Year, Metal Legends...
Swedish melodic death‑metal pioneers At The Gates have released a heartfelt tribute to their late frontman Tomas Lindberg, who succumbed to adenoid cystic carcinoma in September 2025. The band completed their new record, The Ghost of a Future Dead, by incorporating Lindberg’s pre‑recorded demo vocals after his condition prevented a full studio performance. The album is slated for release on 24 April 2025, accompanied by the single The Fever Mask. Their social‑media post emphasizes Lindberg’s personal impact on the group and fans alike.
Saint Jude Links With Taxi For Kaye On New Single ‘Testament’
Saint Jude and Glasgow‑based artist Taxi For Kaye have teamed up on the new single “Testament,” released via Slow Dance Recordings. The track originated from an old voice recorder containing early‑2000s American bank transaction diaries, which sparked the song’s initial...
Official Big L Documentary The Parable of Lamont Coleman Enters Production
The Parable of Lamont Coleman, a documentary about late Harlem rapper Big L, has finally received official approval from his family and estate, greenlighting its first production phase. Directed by Clark Slater and produced by Versus, the film targets a 2026...
April + VISTA Announce Debut Album ‘Traditional Noise’
April + VISTA, the Virginia‑ and Maryland‑based duo, will release their debut album Traditional Noise on April 22 through the indie label Third & Hayden. The launch is accompanied by the new single “Standing in Place,” which concludes a series of...
The Bay City Rollers’ First US Hit Was the Song’s Second Chance
The Scottish teen‑idol group Bay City Rollers broke into the United States in 1976 when they re‑recorded their 1973 single “Saturday Night.” The new version featured new frontman Les McKeown, the band’s own instrumentation, and a push from U.S. executive Clive Davis. The track...
Paris Paloma’s ‘Miyazaki’ Is An AI Rejection
Paris Paloma has released the single “Miyazaki,” a pop track that directly confronts the rise of generative AI in creative fields. The song, accompanied by a Georgie Cowan‑Turner‑directed video, frames AI as a threat to authentic human expression. Paloma ties...
Watch Chris Robinson Cover Otis Redding’s ‘Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)’ on ‘Kimmel’
Chris Robinson appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform Otis Redding’s 1966 classic “Fa‑Fa‑Fa‑Fa‑Fa (Sad Song)” alongside Rachael Price and the house band, the Cletones. He explained that Redding’s soul sound shaped his own rock style, a nod to his...
Sam Grassie Shares New Single ‘Burning of Auchindoun’
Glasgow‑raised folk artist Sam Grassie has released a new single, “The Burning of Auchindoun,” a fresh take on a traditional Scottish ballad. The track features double‑bass, flute, and backing vocals, building on Dick Gaughan’s 1960s version. It precedes his debut...
Placebo To Re-Work Their Debut Album For 30th Anniversary
British alt‑rock band Placebo announced a re‑worked version of their self‑titled debut album to mark its 30th anniversary. Titled “Placebo RE:CREATED,” the director’s cut drops on June 19 via Elevator Lady Ltd and AWAL, featuring the original master tapes enhanced with three...
Have We Entered an Era of Happy Love Songs Again?
Indonesian listeners are moving away from mournful ballads toward upbeat love songs, a shift highlighted by Rizky Febian and Adrian Khalif’s "Alamak" reaching No. 1 on Spotify Indonesia. The trend has been reinforced by hits such as Hindia’s "Everything U Are" and Idgitaf’s "Sedia Aku Sebelum Hujan," prompting...
Retro Instinct Versus Future Fetish: Emperor Tomato Ketchup 30 Years On
By 1996 Stereolab faced a creative dead‑end despite commercial success, prompting Tim Gane to adopt a looping‑based writing method sparked by a modest Godz cover. This breakthrough, recorded with John McEntire at Idful Studios, produced *Emperor Tomato Ketchup*, an album that...
‘My Joy Is Heavy’ Review: Hope and Horror Live in the Same House
“My Joy Is Heavy,” a new stage piece at New York Theater Workshop, expands a 27‑minute YouTube short by artistic couple Abigail and Shaun Bengson into a full‑length production. Directed by Rachel Chavkin, the show blends live performance with integrated...
BTS: A Guide to the K-Pop Group’s Discography
BTS debuted with the EP “2 Cool 4 Skool” in June 2013, introducing a rebellious hip‑hop edge that set them apart in a rapidly globalizing K‑pop market. Over the next few years they transformed from teenage trainees into stadium‑filling megastars, repeatedly topping Billboard charts...
The Loud Nights and Quiet Days of Avalon Emerson
Avalon Emerson, the Berlin‑based DJ famed for her Berghain sets, has released her sophomore album "Written Into Changes" while residing in a quiet upstate New York cottage. The record builds on her 2023 debut with a richer blend of synth‑pop,...
Kwes – Kinds
Kwes releases *Kinds*, an ambient‑electronic suite inspired by his daughter’s curiosity. The opening tracks, “Blue White Violet” and “Blue White Cyan,” offer serene, fluttering chords that induce a flow‑state calm. Mid‑album pieces such as “Brown Green Yellow” and “Violet” shift...
Barockwerk Hamburg 2026 Review: Pharao Tubaetes
Barockwerk Hamburg staged a rare revival of Carl Heinrich Graun’s 1735 opera Pharao Tubaetes at the Hamburg State Library Atrium, a work that has long lacked modern scores or recordings. The ensemble crafted a new edition, compressed recitatives, and employed visual projections...
Cast Change: Amartuvshin Enkhbat Replaces Ludovic Tézier in ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ at Staatsoper Unter Den Linden
Ludovic Tézier has withdrawn from Verdi’s Un ballo in Maschera at Berlin’s Staatsoper unter den Linden, prompting the house to install baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat for the March 29, April 1 and April 4 performances. The new production, staged by Rafael R. Villalobos, will open on March 29 and features a star‑studded cast...
Witch Post — Butterfly
Witch Post released their second EP, “Butterfly,” on March 20 2026 via Partisan. The Scottish‑American duo blends animated folk‑rock with alt‑Americana, expanding the rustic sound of their 2025 debut “Beast.” Songs like “Witching Hour” and “Country Sour” explore memory, regret, and a liminal...
ELUCID & Sebb Bash – I Guess U Had To Be There
ELUCID, one half of the acclaimed duo Armand Hammer, releases his first full‑length collaboration with Swiss producer Sebb Bash, titled *I Guess U Had To Be There*. The album pairs ELUCID’s densely packed, cryptic verses with Bash’s cinematic, often discordant...
The Devil’s Violin Review: ACO Brings Style and Flair to a Lively Program
The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s “The Devil’s Violin” concert series showcased guest virtuoso Ilya Gringolts alongside principal violinist Satu Vänskä, presenting eight works ranging from Baroque to contemporary. Gringolts performed on a 1743 Guarneri del Gesù, delivering standout renditions of Tartini’s “Devil’s...
ALL(H)OURS On Their Deal With The Devil In New EP, 'NO DOUBT'
South Korea’s boy band ALL(H)OURS dropped their fifth mini‑album NO DOUBT, centering on a devil‑themed concept where each member embodies a deadly sin. The lead single “Dead Man Walking” blends dark trap‑house beats with a gritty, sexually charged music video that marks...
HELP(2)
War Child releases HELP(2), a 24‑track charity compilation featuring Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Big Thief and other BBC Radio 6 A‑list artists. Produced by James Ford at Abbey Road Studios, the project was completed while he battled leukemia, showcasing remarkable resilience. Proceeds aim to...
How to Make a Breakfast
Cuban duo Land Whales released their second album, *How to Make a Breakfast*, a gritty blend of grunge, post‑hardcore and shoegaze recorded in a Havana apartment. The record was produced amid rolling blackouts, U.S. sanctions and a lack of reliable...
The Weight EP
Cashier’s debut EP *The Weight* arrives on Julia’s War, showcasing a Louisiana quartet that mixes off‑kilter alt‑rock with layers of static and distortion. The six‑track record channels influences from Hüsker Dü, Meat Puppets and Unwound while delivering cryptic, anxiety‑laden lyrics about relationships...
Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour Announced, Begins August
SOHO Live announced Undertale: The Determination Symphony, the first international concert tour dedicated to the indie hit’s music. The 25‑piece orchestra will debut in San Jose on August 23, 2026 and travel across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia through December....
Christoph Gedschold Steps Down From Copenhagen Philharmonic
Christoph Gedschold has stepped down as Music Director of the Copenhagen Philharmonic, ending a tenure marked by notable concert productions and artistic growth. The orchestra’s board chair Maria Frej praised his strong artistic mark and thanked him for his contributions. Gedschold...
Tenor Matthew Corcoran Features in the Oscar Winning Film ‘The Singers’
Tenor Matthew Corcoran appears in the Oscar‑winning short film “The Singers,” performing a snippet of “Vesti la Giubba.” The film, based on Ivan Turgenev’s 19th‑century Russian tale of a barroom sing‑off, triumphed at the Academy Awards after a festival circuit...
Artist of the Week: Alexander Marev
The Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liège will stage Liszt’s Faust Symphony, featuring Alexander Marev in the pivotal tenor role. Marev, a long‑time collaborator with the house, moves from supporting parts to headline the work’s climactic finale. The piece, first performed...
Maria Brea, Eugene Brancoveanu, Elliot Madore & Kelly Guerra Lead Opera San Jose’s 2026-27 Season
Opera San José unveiled its 2026‑27 season, spanning September 2026 through May 2027, with four productions: Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the musical Fiddler on the Roof, John Adams’s Doctor Atomic, and Bizet’s Carmen. The lineup showcases rising talent such as soprano Maria...
Cast Change: Alexandra Marcellier Joins Opéra De Monte-Carlo’s ‘Il Trovatore’
Opéra de Monte‑Carlo announced that soprano Pretty Yende will miss the remaining performances of “Il Trovatore” after a family bereavement forced her to return to South Africa. The house confirmed that French‑Swiss mezzo‑soprano Alexandra Marcellier will assume the role of...
Oprah Podcast Reveals Twist to Coldplay Kiss-Cam Saga
Former Astronomer chief people officer Kristin Cabot revealed new details about the July 2025 Coldplay kiss‑cam incident in an on‑camera interview with Oprah Winfrey. Cabot disclosed that both she and former CEO Andy Byron were separated from their spouses, and...
Luke Combs Pushes Back on People Who Say They Don’t Like Country Music
Luke Combs is set to release his new album The Way I Am on March 17, 2026, following 2024’s Fathers & Sons. He has already pushed two singles, Back in the Saddle and I Ain’t No Cowboy, to build momentum....
21 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights 21 freshly released tracks spanning punk, screamo, synth‑pop, and experimental rock. Highlights include Wire’s expanded Record Store Day edition of “23 Years Too Late,” OLTH’s surprise‑dropped album *O.*, and MUNA’s new single “So What” from their...
Carly Pearce Talks Chemistry With Riley Green in “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” Video
Country singers Carly Pearce and Riley Green teamed up for the duet “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” recording the track within minutes after Green’s swift reply. The accompanying music video, featuring steamy on‑screen chemistry, has already garnered over...
T.I. Pushes Back Against Critics of Rappers Who Pivot to Movies: ‘You’ll Be Out Here, Too’
T.I. pushes back against critics who claim rappers are exploiting Hollywood, arguing that audience demand, not artistic betrayal, drives studios to cast hip‑hop talent. He cites his own film ATL and the broader trend of musicians turning actors as evidence...
Listen: Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’ Reimagined As an Angry Breakup Song by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus turned the 1993 Mazzy Star ballad “Fade Into You” into a snarling breakup anthem during her 2021 Tiny Desk (Home) concert. The performance unfolded in a deliberately cramped, teenage‑bedroom set that visually referenced her early Disney‑era persona. Cyrus layered...
Heriot’s Full Audiotree Live Session Now Available on YouTube
UK deathcore outfit Heriot has just seen its full Audiotree Live session uploaded to YouTube, showcasing four songs from their debut album Devoured by the Mouth of Hell. Filmed at Audiotree’s Chicago studio, the performance intersperses the heavy tracks with...
High Parasite (Feat. My Dying Bride’s Aaron Stainthorpe) Release “Drag Me Under”
High Parasite, the death‑pop outfit featuring My Dying Bride’s Aaron Stainthorpe, dropped the single “Drag Me Under.” The track was originally earmarked for their 2024 debut album *Forever We Burn* but was held back for strategic timing. Band bassist Tombs...
PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Much-Anticipated Avatar Show: 'This Is As Real As I Am, And I Think It's Gonna Just...
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons announced that KISS will launch a fully virtual avatar concert, slated for a 2027 debut in a purpose‑built arena, likely in Las Vegas. The show leverages the same immersive technology used for ABBA’s Voyage, with...
Rise Against Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Alkaline Trio
Rise Against announced a 20‑date U.S. headlining tour for fall 2026, with Alkaline Trio as co‑headliner. The trek kicks off in Dallas on September 22 and concludes in Irvine, California on October 23, covering major markets such as New York, Phoenix and San Francisco....
Rise Against Books Fall 2026 Tour With Alkaline Trio
Rise Against announced a U.S. fall 2026 headlining tour with Alkaline Trio, kicking off on September 22 in Dallas and concluding on October 23 in Irvine, California. The 15‑date run traverses the South, East Coast, Midwest, Mountain West, and West Coast, featuring marquee...
Jeff Mills Loves to Forget
Experimental artist Russell E. L. Butler interviews Detroit techno legend Jeff Mills, exploring how the genre can transcend dance floors and become a conduit for higher consciousness, communication, and education. Mills emphasizes the urgency of materializing musical ideas quickly to...
Pearl Jam Never Wanted to Play This Controversial Protest Song Again After Being Booed Off Stage
Pearl Jam’s 2002 protest track “Bu$hleaguer” from the album Riot Act sparked fierce controversy when performed live. The band debuted the song in a Texas stadium, where the majority of the crowd booed them. Frontman Eddie Vedder amplified the provocation...
JUNJI ITO's New Audio Drama Old Records Is Narrated By POPPY
Japanese horror legend Junji Ito's short story "Old Records" has been turned into an actual vinyl‑pressed audio drama. The project, overseen by Ito himself, pairs the eerie narrative with a physical record that listeners can spin. English narration is provided...
They Might Be Giants Drop Panicked New Song “Outside Brain”: Stream
They Might Be Giants released the new single “Outside Brain,” the lead track from their forthcoming album *The World Is to Dig*. Vocalist John Flansburgh says the song captures “mania panic,” evoking a nightmare‑like chase. The album is scheduled for an...
Jelly Roll Drops First Song of 2026 World Cup Soundtrack
FIFA announced the first single from the official 2026 World Cup soundtrack, titled “Lighter,” featuring Grammy‑winning country artist Jelly Roll and Mexican singer Carín León. The track, produced by hitmaker Cirkut, will be released on Friday and blends Southern country...
Video Premiere: Antihælix – ‘Snorting the Ashes of Dead Planets’
Philadelphia black metal duo Antihælix has premiered a new music video for “Snorting the Ashes of Dead Planets,” the third track from their debut album *A Serpentine Staircase into Oblivion*. The video, directed by Justin Mahesh Kost, blends hallucinogenic visuals...
50 Cent Reveals What He Really Thought About Taylor Swift Name-Dropping Him in One of Her Tracks
Taylor Swift’s 2025 album *The Life of a Showgirl* includes a lyric that name‑drops 50 Cent, prompting a wave of media attention. In an October interview, 50 Cent praised the shoutout as a cultural acknowledgment of his peak era and expressed gratitude....
Exclusive Premiere: Trip Villain Pay Homage to Early 2000s Industrial Metal with “Villain Maw”
Brooklyn‑based Trip Villain has released the single “Villain Maw,” a collaboration with fellow New York band Vixen Maw, as a preview for their upcoming sophomore album *Dose*. The track fuses early‑2000s industrial metal aggression with club‑ready techno synths, reflecting a...
Indigo Girls, Trampled By Turtles To Headline Third Evanston Folk Festival
The third annual Evanston Folk Festival will be headlined by folk legends Indigo Girls and Trampled By Turtles on Sept. 12‑13, 2026 at Dawes Park. The two‑day event features more than a dozen acts across three stages, from established names...