Passion Pit Announce North American Summer Tour
Indie‑pop outfit Passion Pit announced a North American summer tour spanning June to August 2026, featuring club dates and high‑profile festival appearances such as Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and Middle Waves. Tickets become available on March 18, and the band will support the trek with the forthcoming *Pretty Penny* EP, a release that commemorates the 20th anniversary of the *Chunk of Change* EP. Front‑man Michael Angelakos will be joined by four bandmates on keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. The tour marks the group’s first full‑band circuit since its early solo origins.
Amy Winehouse Told Herself She Wouldn’t Write About This Topic Early in Her Career, but It Happened Anyway
Amy Winehouse burst onto the UK scene in 2003 with *Frank*, a jazz‑hip‑hop hybrid that set her apart from contemporaries. In a 2004 interview with Jonathan Ross she explained the album’s emotional intent and declared she would never write about...
Widespread Panic Announce West Coast Summer Tour, First Extended Run Since 2016
Widespread Panic announced a nine‑date West Coast summer tour running July 10‑25, 2026, marking the band’s first extended multi‑city run since its 2016 fall tour. The itinerary follows a double‑header in Montana (July 7‑8) and includes shows in Bend, Oregon; three nights...
Maren Morris Maps Out ‘dreamGIRL’ Summer Tour
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Maren Morris announced a summer "dreamGIRL Tour" following her spring "Dreamsicle Tour," featuring intimate venues across North America from June 13 to July 25. The itinerary includes stops in Canada, California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Montana,...
The Wallflowers Add Additional ‘Bringing Down The Horse’ 30th Anniversary Tour Dates
The Wallflowers have expanded their “Bringing Down The Horse” 30th‑anniversary tour with 28 additional North American dates, now running from April through November. Each concert will feature a full performance of the 1996 album alongside Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark. New...
Jay-Z to Return to the Stage for Headlining Performance at Roots Picnic 2026
Jay‑Z will headline the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on May 30, 2026, sharing the stage with the Roots at the Belmont Plateau. The appearance coincides with the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt, which he has been celebrating through a...
4 Mixtapes You Definitely Downloaded on DatPiff During the Blog Era
The late‑2000s blog era turned free‑download sites like DatPiff, Spinrilla and MyMixtapes into launchpads for hip‑hop talent. Vice highlights four seminal mixtapes—Wiz Khalifa’s *Kush and Orange Juice*, J. Cole’s *Friday Night Lights*, Curren$y’s *Pilot Talk II*, and Drake’s *So Far Gone*—that defined...
3 of the Most Underrated Alt-Rock B-Sides of the 1990s
The piece spotlights three overlooked 1990s alt‑rock B‑sides—The Smashing Pumpkins’ “The Aeroplane Flies High (Turns Left, Looks Right)”, Veruca Salt’s grunge‑infused cover of “My Sharona”, and Chumbawamba’s politically charged “Farewell to the Crown”. It outlines each track’s original single release, limited distribution, and...
Book Of Churches: The Whole World In His Hands
British indie musician Felix Mackenzie‑Barrow, known from the band Divorce, has launched his solo project Book Of Churches with a self‑titled debut album. The record was recorded on the road using a simple guitar, microphone and GarageBand, drawing lyrical inspiration from bird‑watching...
Lucinda Williams Outlines Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Veteran singer‑songwriter Lucinda Williams announced a U.S. spring tour for May 2026, supporting her January‑released album “World’s Gone Wrong.” The 10‑date run spans the East Coast and New England, opening May 14 at Asheville’s Orange Peel and concluding May 29...
Kehlani Officially Announces New Self-Titled Album
Kehlani, the two‑time Grammy‑winning R&B artist, has officially announced her upcoming self‑titled album, set for release on April 24. The record follows a year of viral moments, including the hit “Folded” and a high‑profile collaboration with kwn, and builds on...
Rise Against Announce Fall Tour with Alkaline Trio
Rise Against has announced a fall U.S. tour supporting its 2025 album Ricochet, co‑headlining with Alkaline Trio. The leg adds thirteen dates from September 22 to October 23, covering major markets such as Dallas, New York, and San Francisco. Tickets...
Butthole Surfers to Release Long-Shelved Album After the Astronaut
American alternative rock group Butthole Surfers will finally issue the long‑shelved album After the Astronaut on June 26, 2026. The record, originally slated after 1996’s Electric Larryland, was blocked by Capitol Records and later altered by Hollywood Records into the 2001...
ALBUM REVIEW: Jack Studer Creates an Approachable Slacker Vibe on 'Falling Forward'
Jack Studer’s new album “Falling Forward” delivers a relaxed, slacker‑style Americana that fuses folk‑rock with his ex‑punk roots. The record’s centerpiece, “Ten Out of Nine,” is a straightforward love song underscored by finger‑style guitar and honky‑tonk bass. Released on Gar...
Lucius: All in the Family
Lucius released their self‑titled fifth album, a record that leans heavily into the duo’s signature vocal harmonies while welcoming collaborators like Adam Granduciel, Taylor Goldsmith and Madison Cunningham. The band deliberately shifted back to a stripped‑down, organic songwriting process after...
Paul McCartney Confirms 1st Concerts Of 2026
Legendary Beatle Paul McCartney announced his first live performances of 2026, set for March 27 and 28 at Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre. The intimate 1,200‑seat venue marks a shift from the large‑scale arenas of his 2025 Got Back Tour. Tickets will...
Public Image Ltd. Announce Sprawling North American Tour
British post‑punk pioneers Public Image Ltd. have unveiled an extensive North American tour that begins in September 2026 and continues into spring 2027, hitting more than 30 venues across the United States and Canada. The band will also issue the...
Billy Idol Announces Summer 2026 Las Vegas Residency
Rock icon Billy Idol announced a five‑date Las Vegas residency titled “Hot in the City” at the Fontainebleau from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, 2026. Tickets become publicly available this Friday, marking the first major live engagement since his extensive 2025 world...
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde - "Night Eyes" [VIDEO]
Ontario‑based singer‑songwriter Cat Clyde’s new album Mud Blood Bone dropped March 13 on Concord Records, positioning her as No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for March 2026. The release is anchored by “Night Eyes,” the album’s final single, which shifts from a...
SANGUISUGABOGG Splits With Longtime Guitarist CEDRIK DAVIS
Sanguisugabogg announced a mutual split with longtime guitarist Cedrik Davis, who has been with the band for almost six of its seven years. The current tour will proceed with founding member and producer Cody Davidson taking on guitar duties alongside...
Charli Xcx Is Your Lollapalooza 2026 Headliner
Chicago’s Lollapalooza announced its 2026 lineup on March 17, with Charli XCX topping the bill despite recent rumors of her retirement. The four‑day festival also features Tate McRae and Lorde as co‑headliners, and more than 100 additional acts spanning pop, indie, rock...
Trent Reznor Clarifies that NIN Aren’t “Intentionally Stopping” Touring
Trent Reznor addressed rumors that Nine Inch Nails are ending live performances during the final Sacramento show of their current tour. He clarified that while no dates are booked and there are no immediate plans, the band is not intentionally...
The Met Cloisters’ Site-Specific Sonic Installation by Gerard & Kelly
Artist duo Gerard & Kelly presented “Saints at a Disco,” a two‑night, site‑specific sonic installation at The Met Cloisters. The work paired Italian disco DJ Disco Bambino’s vinyl sets in the crypt with Gregorian‑style a cappella renditions of disco classics by...
Lucy Dacus Delivers Poignant Cover of Daniel Caesar’s ‘Who Knows’
Lucy Dacus performed a heartfelt cover of Daniel Caesar’s “Who Knows” on Triple J’s “Like a Version” series, featuring strings and inventive percussion. She chose the song for its poetic, uncertain love theme, which resonates with her 2025 album “Forever Is...
Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae Top Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup
Lollapalooza 2026 will run July 30‑August 2 in Chicago’s Grant Park, featuring Charli XCX, Lorde and Tate McRae as the main headliners. The four‑day festival adds the Smashing Pumpkins, returning to a U.S. Lolla stage for the first time since 1994, and more than 100 acts...
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Drop Ferocious New Single "The Wretch" Ahead of Massive US Tour With LAMB OF GOD
Fit For An Autopsy has dropped a new standalone single, “The Wretch,” ahead of a massive North American spring tour. The track, described by guitarist‑producer Will Putney as a grim yet cathartic anthem, showcases the band’s signature deathcore aggression and...
Hear TRIVIUM’s MATT HEAFY Shred on CELLDWELLER’s New Song “Elaleth”
Electronic artist Celldweller released “Elaleth,” a new track featuring Trivium frontman Matthew Heafy, as a preview for his upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack. The song blends heavy‑metal guitar shredding with Celldweller’s signature electronic...
‘It’s Brutal Right Now’: One-Woman Powerhouse Maimuna Memon on the Surprise Aftermath of Winning an Olivier
Maimuna Memon, the Lancashire‑born composer, writer and actor, captured an Olivier award for her role in *Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812* but then experienced an unexpectedly quiet year. She attributes the lull to industry shifts, notably the rise of...
Anthony Green Announces New LP Reconcile at the Tile Works, Recorded Live
Anthony Green announced a new live LP, Reconcile at the Tile Works, Recorded Live, set for release on May 29 via Born Losers Records. The album was captured last year at the historic Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown,...
Album Review – “Country Never Dies” (Gavin Adcock? Various Artists)
"Country Never Dies" is marketed as a Gavin Adcock tribute but functions as a various‑artists compilation, with Adcock contributing only two cover tracks and serving as a nominal executive producer. The album attempts to blend classic country standards with emerging...
Lngshot: How Jay Park’s Newest Rookies Are Calling Their Own Shots
Lngshot, the first boy band launched by Jay Park’s More Vision agency, debuted on January 13, 2026 with the EP Shot Callers and lead single “Moonwalkin.” The quartet—Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin and Louis—came together through a mix of rap‑battle exposure, agency transfer,...
Bear’s Sonic Journals Chapter 12 Reflects Phil Lesh’s Reverence for Charles Ives
The Owsley Stanley Foundation announced the release of Bear’s Sonic Journals Chapter 12, titled *Concordance, 150 Years of Charles Ives*, as a tribute to Phil Lesh. The two‑disc set pairs a 1974 recording of John Kirkpatrick performing Ives’s Concord Sonata...
JINJER Announces North American Tour With CRYSTAL LAKE & ENTHEOS
Ukrainian metal outfit Jinjer announced a 38‑date North American headline tour running from early June to mid‑July 2026, marking the final leg of their Duél album cycle. The itinerary spans major markets from Canada to the United States, with most...
In Latest Move in India, Universal Music Forms Exclusive Partnership with Albuquerque Records, the New Label From Singer and Composer...
Universal Music India has signed an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the new label founded by celebrated South Indian composer Anirudh Ravichander. The agreement will see both parties co‑release pop and hip‑hop tracks from Anirudh and emerging artists signed to...
MUNA Yearn for Real Connection on New Track ‘So What’
MUNA released the defiant single “So What,” the second preview from their forthcoming album Dancing On The Wall, slated for May 8 on Saddest Factory Records and Secretly Group. The track juxtaposes a glossy party backdrop with a quietly desperate plea...
Pooh Shiesty Interview - Elevation, Touring and His Takeover
Pooh Shiesty, the 26‑year‑old Memphis rapper, was released from a five‑year prison term on Oct. 6, 2025 and gave his first post‑release interview via Zoom. He has set up a mobile studio in Texas, resumed recording, and dropped the single “FDO,” which...
2 Chainz to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 157 of Artist Friendly
Alternative Press announced that rapper 2 Chainz will join Joel Madden for episode 157 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation will explore the hip‑hop star’s experiences with therapy, fatherhood, and the writing process behind his first book, *The Voice in My...
Pick a Piper’s ‘Dandelion’ Is Rich and Rewarding
Electronic duo Pick a Piper, featuring Caribou drummer Brad Weber and vocalist Sophia Alexandra, returns after a three‑year break with their new album *Dandelion*. The record delivers a kaleidoscopic mix of UK‑garage bass, ambient pop, and synth‑wave textures while exploring...
Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX to Headline Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago from July 30 to August 2, 2026, occupying Grant Park for its annual four‑day festival. The headline roster features iconic alternative rock act Smashing Pumpkins alongside pop powerhouse Charli XCX, with additional headliners Lorde, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE and The xx. Supporting...
Pat Kelly Creates Another Low-Key Folk Gem
Pat Kelly’s latest record, Hook, arrives as a low‑key folk‑pop offering that follows his 2021 release Bored Mortician. The opening track “…Another World” pairs tremolo‑treated guitars with Kelly’s baritone, setting a soothing tone for an album that balances resignation and...
Electric Castle Announces Full Line-Up For 2026 Festival
Electric Castle has unveiled its full 2026 lineup, featuring more than 200 acts across four days at Bánffy Castle in Romania. Headliners Twenty One Pilots and The Cure anchor a roster that includes Nothing But Thieves, Balu Brigada, House Of...
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces New Solo Album, Blue Morpho
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien announced his second solo album, *Blue Morpho*, slated for release on May 22 via Transgressive Records. The record is produced by Paul Epworth with sequencing assistance from Flood, and features contributions from jazz flautist Shabaka Hutchings...
INTERVIEW: I Am The Avalanche On New Album ‘The Horror Show’ & Finding Strength In Grief
I Am The Avalanche returns with "The Horror Show," their first full‑length album in six years, channeling vocalist Vinnie Caruana’s recent personal loss into a sprawling punk record. The album blends the band’s signature urgency with more melodic, expansive arrangements,...
Kid Bookie Teams Up With Corey Taylor On Powerful New Single ‘Blame’
Kid Bookie and Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor have released a new single titled “Blame,” marking the latest chapter in a decade‑long creative partnership. The track blends grime‑style verses with Taylor’s gritty vocals, emphasizing stripped‑back production that foregrounds raw emotion. Both...
Natalie Wildgoose Shares Video for New Single ‘River Days’
Natalie Wildgoose has unveiled the video for her new single “River Days,” the lead track from her forthcoming EP “Rural Hours,” due April 15 via state51. The song, recorded directly to tape in remote Yorkshire venues, documents a midsummer day spent...
The Ictus Ensemble Chart Classical Music’s Next Frontier
The Belgian Ictus Ensemble, founded in 1994, has become a leading force in contemporary classical music, championing non‑academic avant‑garde works from minimalism to spectralism. By integrating performance, instrument‑building, dance and inclusive programming, the group delivers recordings that reinterpret pieces by...
Duncecap & Samurai Banana, “Comfortably Suffering”
Duncecap teams up with producer Samurai Banana for the first time in ten years on the album *Comfortably Suffering*, a concise 12‑track project where each song runs exactly 58 seconds. The record fuses classic boom‑bap rhythms with avant‑garde sound design, featuring...
With Twin Babies, the Opera Star Lise Davidsen Wonders What Comes Next
Opera soprano Lise Davidsen has returned to the Metropolitan Opera to headline Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” delivering a performance praised for its physical intensity. The production runs through April 4, marking her first major role since giving birth to twins in...
Grace Ives Was Tipped as a Top Indie-Rock Star. Then She Hit the Bottom.
Grace Ives burst onto the indie‑pop scene with her 2022 album Janky Star, earning praise from the New York Times and Pitchfork. After a period of personal turmoil and quitting drinking, she released the playful single “Stupid Bitches,” whose video captures her...
Robbie Williams Announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
British pop icon Robbie Williams announced a 2026 stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand, slated for November. The tour supports his 13th studio album, *Britpop*, which features collaborations with Chris Martin, Tony Iommi and others. Dates include Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle (his first...