As It Is Share Vital New Track ‘Live, Laugh, Love, Los Angeles’
British pop‑punk outfit As It Is has dropped a new single, “Live, Laugh, Love, Los Angeles,” ahead of their self‑titled album due July 17 on FLG. The track, originally omitted from the album, was added after the band witnessed a surge in ICE raids, mass shootings and far‑right rhetoric in early 2026. Its bright, Springsteen‑tinged sound masks lyrics that critique America’s escalating violence and political polarization. The band frames the release as a urgent call‑out to fascism, positioning the song as the centerpiece of the album’s campaign.
Europe Eternal: Kraftwerk in Bournemouth
Kraftwerk delivered a landmark concert at Bournemouth International Centre in 2026, proving the German pioneers’ relevance nearly five decades after their debut. Frontman Ralf Hütter, now 79, led the show with high‑fidelity sound and striking visuals that mixed retro automotive...
Reissue of the Week: Do The Impossible: Original Soundtrack, by Sun Ra
The Quietus highlights the new "Do The Impossible" soundtrack, compiled to accompany the PBS‑aired documentary on Sun Ra. The album mirrors the film’s sequence, presenting 40 years of the Arkestra’s output in bite‑size tracks that often truncate iconic pieces. While big‑band tributes...
Greta Van Den Brink Was Once Lisa Kudrow’s Stunt Double. Now She’s Entering Music with Her Debut Album
Greta van den Brink, known for stunt work as Lisa Kudrow’s double and roles on productions like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, has launched her debut indie‑pop album “This Wasn’t Planned.” The record showcases witty, emotionally...
Lee “Scratch” Perry & Mouse on Mars – Spatial, No Problem.
Lee "Scratch" Perry joins German electronic duo Mouse on Mars for the collaborative album "Spatial, No Problem," released posthumously after Perry’s death. The 50‑minute record blends Perry’s iconic dub vocals with Mouse on Mars’ experimental synths, brass, and genre‑bending arrangements...
Khun Narin Electric Phin Band – III
Khun Narin Electric Phin Band returns with *III*, their first studio‑recorded album after a decade of touring and two prior releases. The record, produced with longtime collaborator Josh Marcy, captures the group’s raw psychedelic energy while adopting tighter three‑minute song...
Taylor Swift Returns to Her Country Roots With ‘Toy Story 5’ Anthem: ‘Felt Like … Coming Home’
Taylor Swift has released a new song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5, marking a return to her country‑music roots. She announced the track on Instagram, sharing a childhood cowgirl video and a note...
Jim Jones Thinks Jay-Z ‘Spared’ the People He Dissed at Roots Picnic: ‘I Wanna See the Yankee Stadium Freestyle’
Jim Jones told his IFC News audience that Jay‑Z "spared" some of the artists he named during his Roots Picnic freestyle, suggesting the performance was a warm‑up for a larger showdown at his upcoming Yankee Stadium shows in July. He...
JAŸ-Z Proves We Need To Retire The Idea Of OG Rappers Being “Washed Up”
At the Roots Picnic, Jay‑Z delivered a high‑energy performance that reminded fans he remains one of hip‑hop’s most compelling artists. The show reignited debate over whether veteran rappers are “washed up,” a narrative that resurfaces each time older MCs stay...
Conducta Selects 10 Jungle Tracks that Inspire His Productions
UK garage stalwart Conducta debuts his first full‑length jungle EP, “Soundboy Johnny,” on the Up Ya Archives imprint. The record opens with “Low Can U Go,” featuring Jamaican dancehall vocalist Blvk H3ro, and showcases bright, breakbeat‑driven production. To promote the...
‘American Idol’ Alums Chris Tungseth and Bucky Covington Debut Collab With Billy Ray Cyrus at Nashville Fan Event
American Idol alumni Chris Tungseth and Bucky Covington joined country star Billy Ray Cyrus at 19 Recordings' American Idol Takeover in Nashville to debut their new single “Tip Your Hat.” The trio also delivered a lively rendition of Cyrus’ 1992 hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” turning the...
3 Must-Have Albums for a 2010s Indie Pop Starter Pack
The article curates three cornerstone albums that define 2010s indie pop: Marina & The Diamonds' debut *The Family Jewels* (2010), Vampire Weekend’s chart‑topping *Contra* (2010), and Regina Spektor’s experimental *What We Saw From the Cheap Seats* (2012). Each record showcases the...
TAYLOR MOMSEN Explains Why THE PRETTY RECKLESS Doesn't Use Backing Tapes Or Rely On Click Tracks During Live Performances
Taylor Momsen told Germany’s Rock Antenne that The Pretty Reckless performs without backing or click tracks, insisting that raw, unedited live shows capture the band’s authentic spirit. She argues that imperfection is the true source of musical magic and that...
Goose MSG Night Zero Set for Racket NYC, Band’s European Tour Continues in Berlin
Goose will headline Madison Square Garden on June 19‑20, marking its fourth appearance at the iconic arena. The night before, the band co‑hosts a MSG Night Zero community gathering at Racket, featuring Natalie Brooke and a Sarah Elaz Super Jam,...
The Beatles to Mark ‘Global Beatles Day’ With ‘All You Need Is Love’ Performance Clip
Apple Corps will mark Global Beatles Day on June 25 by releasing the first official colorized version of the Beatles' 1967 "All You Need Is Love" performance. The clip, originally broadcast on the BBC’s One World program, featured guest musicians...
On This Day in 1984, Bruce Springsteen Released the Album That Made Him a Global Pop Superstar
On June 4, 1984 Bruce Springsteen released *Born in the U.S.A.*, a synth‑laden pop record that marked a dramatic sonic shift from his heart‑land‑rock roots. The album generated seven top‑10 singles, topped charts worldwide, and propelled Springsteen into global pop stardom. Its...
Lainey Wilson Delivers an Ode to Her Go-Tos ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ With John Mayer on Guitar
Country star Lainey Wilson released the single “Phone, Keys, Wallets,” a tongue‑in‑cheek ode to her essential list that also doubles as a love‑song about embracing chaos. The track features a surprise electric‑guitar solo from John Mayer, recorded at his Chaplin Studios...
Phoebe Bridgers Ditched the Internet to Hype Up Her New Music. It’s Working
Indie singer Phoebe Bridgers has been staging a series of secret, phone‑free pop‑up concerts across the U.S., from tiny venues in Roswell to a $1 ticket show at Madison Square Garden. The shows are announced only by physical flyers, forcing...
Stick Figure Rolls Out 2027 Enjoy The Ride Tour Dates
Reggae outfit Stick Figure announced its 2027 "Enjoy The Ride" tour, spanning June 3 to July 17 and hitting 15 U.S. markets from Phoenix to The Gorge in Washington. The band revealed the tour a full year in advance to give fans...
Warren Haynes Shares Symphonic “Shakedown Street,” Second Single From ‘Dreams & Songs’
Warren Haynes has issued the second single from his upcoming symphonic live album, a lush orchestral rendition of the Grateful Dead classic “Shakedown Street.” The track comes from *Dreams & Songs*, which documents his 2019 Asheville concert featuring a 64‑piece...
How Prince Once Stole the Spotlight From This R&B Icon Onstage: ‘Oh Damn, That Wasn’t for Me’
Raphael Saadiq, who played in Sheila E.’s band on Prince’s 1986 Parade tour, recounts a memorable Copenhagen festival where Prince unexpectedly joined his performance of “Stone Rollin’.” After praising the song, Prince leapt onto the stage and began dancing, causing the crowd...
Soul Asylum Announce Tour Dates, MPLS Unplugged Live Album
Soul Asylum announced a 2026 world tour that will hit Europe, North America and South America, beginning in June and running through November. The band will release a new live album, *MPLS Unplugged*, on August 28 via Blue Élan Records, featuring a...
Astrik Khanamiryan, Massimo Cavalletti, Jorge Puerta, Alejandro Del Angel & Liliana De Sousa Lead Aalto Musiktheater Essen’s 2026-27 Season
The Aalto Musiktheater Essen unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a blend of classic revivals and new productions. Highlights include Korngold’s “Das Wunder der Heliane,” a contemporary piece titled “Day of Night,” and a double‑bill of “Cavalleria rusticana” and “I Pagliacci.”...
Watch Violet Grohl Play “Bug in the Cake” On The Tonight Show
Violet Grohl made her late‑night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing the new single “Bug in the Cake.” The track comes from her freshly released album Be Sweet to Me, a project she crafted with producer...
“What Else Is There?”: ‘American Idol’ Winner Hannah Harper Jokes She Can Quit Music Now That She’s Made Her Opry...
American Idol champion Hannah Harper made her Grand Ole Opry debut, a career‑defining moment she described as a dream come true. She performed her audition‑song "String Cheese" alongside country superstar Carrie Underwood, highlighting the event’s star power. Harper praised the...
GEOFF TATE Says Getting Other Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Guest On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Wouldn't Have Been 'A Good Move' For...
Geoff Tate released the third installment of his *Operation: Mindcrime* saga under his own name, self‑released without a label. The concept album revisits the original story from Dr. X’s viewpoint and features a guitar‑driven sound, produced by Disturbed bassist John Moyer...
Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing Album ‘Clovis’: ‘I’m Gonna Get It Out’
Country‑and‑western singer Charley Crockett’s surprise album *Clovis* vanished from all streaming services shortly after its late‑April debut. Crockett told fans at Bear Shadow Music Festival that the pull was driven by contractual constraints with his former label, Island Records, despite...
WATCH: Sleeping With Sirens Perform ‘An Ending In Itself’ At Welcome To Rockville
Sleeping With Sirens performed their upcoming title track “An Ending In Itself” at the Welcome To Rockville festival, offering a preview of their new album slated for June 12 on Rise Records. The live rendition underscored the band’s signature atmospheric,...
CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN: 'I Don't Believe In Releasing' Full-Length 'Records Anymore. I Think It's A Waste Of Time'
Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin told the Pod Scum podcast he no longer believes in releasing full‑length albums, calling them a waste of time in an era dominated by singles. The band, now fully independent, will self‑fund three new songs at...
Hermanos Gutiérrez Confirm New Record, ‘Los Ojos Del Cóndor’
Swiss‑Ecuadorian duo Hermanos Gutiérrez announced their ninth studio album, Los Ojos Del Cóndor, slated for release on September 25 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound label. The record, produced by the Black Keys guitarist at his Nashville studio, blends Andes‑inspired rhythms...
Silver Gore’s ‘Peculiar’ Offers A Message Of Resilience
Silver Gore, the London‑based alt‑pop duo of Ava Gore and Ethan P. Flynn, released their new single “Peculiar.” The track blends electronic production with human‑focused lyrics about overcoming jealousy and sadness through personal resilience. The duo recently closed the influential...
Watch Massive Attack Cover ‘Regret of the Times’ by Seo Taiji and Boys: “We See This Cover as an Act...
Massive Attack has added a cover of Seo Taiji and Boys' 1993 protest anthem “Regret of the Times” to every show on their current tour, debuting it in Helsinki. The original track was written in response to the 1994 Seongsu Bridge...
Wiz Khalifa, Iration, SOJA, Chromeo, Little Stranger, The Hip Abduction and More to Join Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure at...
The 12th annual Closer to the Sun festival will take place Jan 9‑13, 2027 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico. Headliners Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure will be joined by first‑time performer Wiz Khalifa, along with reggae and electronic acts...
Limmie Pulliam, Tenor Who Overcame the Stigma of His Size, Dies at 50
Limmie Pulliam, a powerful tenor who quit singing in his early 20s after opera houses demanded he lose weight, returned to the stage after a 12‑year hiatus and earned critical acclaim. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2022 as...
Pixies Stay True to Their No-Nonsense Roots for Special Royal Albert Hall Anniversary Outing
British alternative rock pioneers Pixies marked their 40th anniversary with a headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, delivering a no‑frills set that underscored their signature quiet‑loud dynamics. Opening the night, industrial dance‑punk outfit GANS energized the historic venue, creating...
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JAZZ: Jazz Travels Through History and Community in the Klein Karoo
The fourth edition of the Journey to Jazz Festival in the Klein Karoo blended historic South African jazz with community development. Featuring performances by Zoë Modiga, Vusi Mahlasela and pianist Kyle Shepherd, the event highlighted apartheid-era music such as Winston...
Emma Ruth Rundle Announces New Album, Touring with All Them Wishes (Hear “Powerless”)
Emma Ruth Rundle announced her sixth studio album, *These Killing Times*, slated for release on September 18 via her own Errant Child imprint. The record features a full band and guest contributors such as Marissa Nadler, Troy Zeigler, Jess Gowrie,...
A Burst Of Energy: Aespa Interviewed
South Korean girl group aespa has launched their second full‑length album, LEMONADE, a defiant collection that blends futuristic metal‑infused pop with sharper, sour‑sweet tones. The record features high‑profile collaborations, including G‑Dragon on “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” and a Becky G remix of...
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 Livestream Schedule
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 is being livestreamed live on Amazon Music and Twitch, allowing U.S. fans to watch the festival from home. The three‑day schedule runs June 4‑6, with separate lineups each day covering both Eastern and Pacific Time slots. Headliners...
Eyeliner, Short Hair & Blues Riffs: METALLICA's 'Load' Turns 30 Today…
Metallica’s 1996 album Load turned 30 on June 4, 2026, marking a polarizing shift from thrash to blues‑groove, complete with short hair, eyeliner, and a controversial blood‑and‑semen cover. Despite fan outrage, the record debuted with 680,000 U.S. copies, topped the Billboard 200...
Jamie Lenman Announces New Album ‘Puke’
British musician Jamie Lenman announced his new album “Puke,” slated for release on August 7. The record was financed entirely through his Patreon community, allowing him to record each track in a single day with no more than three takes. Lenman...
For Bleachers, the Past Is Prologue
Jack Antonoff, the hit‑making producer behind Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, has issued Bleaches’ fifth studio album, *Everyone for Ten Minutes*. The record leans heavily on 1980s synth textures while framing its songs around modern internet rituals, such as the iPhone’s ten‑minute sharing feature....
Dublin Group DIVIL Share New Single ‘ORANGUTAN’
Irish noise‑rock trio DIVIL has released their new single "ORANGUTAN" as they prepare their debut EP "DIVIL I" for a June 19 launch. During recording, bassist Conor Cusack was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer and underwent emergency surgery in Belgium....
Deer Tick – Coin-O-Matic
Deer Tick’s eleventh album, "Coin‑O‑Matic," drops on June 5, 2026 via ATO Records. The record, a 45‑minute, 11‑track collection, is self‑produced and recorded in the band’s home studio, delivering a raw Americana sound. Critics highlight the band’s confident songwriting, Springsteen‑esque melodies, and...
‘I’m a Fangirl’: 5 Artists that Shaped Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo’s Dazed cover story spotlights the indie‑rock artists shaping her sound as she prepares to release her third album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” next Friday. She openly credits The Cure, Fiona Apple, Lorde,...
Helen Svoboda Shares “Veins” With Selma Savolainen, Ahead of “Headwater”
Helen Svoboda released the single “Veins” featuring Finnish vocalist Selma Savolainen, previewing her upcoming album Headwater, which drops on June 26 via independent label Room40. The track melds Finnish folk‑inspired vocal harmonies with experimental double‑bass work and electronic textures, reflecting...
Get To Know… She’s Green
she’s green, a Minneapolis‑based shoegaze quintet, is gaining traction for its hypnotic blend of reverb‑heavy guitars, ethereal vocals, and nature‑inspired lyricism. The band’s core songwriting partnership of vocalist Zofia Smith and guitarist Liam Armstrong draws on 1990s shoegaze while forging...
Bring Your Own Hammer Return with “The Cruel Father” And “The Girl From Spark’s Lake”
Bring Your Own Hammer (BYOH) returns with two new singles, "The Cruel Father" and "The Girl from Spark’s Lake," released on Dimple Discs. The project uniquely pairs contemporary composers with historians to turn 19th‑century Irish archival material into modern songs....
These Indian Acts Are Part of YouTube Music’s Foundry Class of 2026
YouTube Music’s Foundry program has selected four Indian acts—sibling duo Antara and Ankita Nandy, Telugu singer‑songwriter Damini Bhatla, pop duo Garvit‑Priyansh and boy band OutStation—for its 2026 cohort, which features 24 independent artists from 11 countries. The Nandy sisters rose...
How Should We Remember Ozzy Osbourne?
Keith Kahn‑Harris’s new book *The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne* examines how the late rocker should be remembered amid plans for an AI‑powered avatar. The Osbourne family’s licensing venture aims to keep Ozzy’s image alive while generating revenue. The author...