Drain Raised Almost $40,000 to Help Immigrant Families By Selling Their Anti-ICE Shirt
Hardcore band Drain launched an anti‑ICE shirt campaign that sold roughly 2,000 units in a single weekend, generating a $39,955 check for the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County’s Supporting Immigrants fund. Vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro hand‑delivered the donation, earmarking the money for immigrant families facing ICE raids. The limited‑edition merch will ship to fans before the group heads out on tour with No Pressure, Haywire and Secret World. The effort underscores how niche music scenes can quickly mobilize resources for political causes.
BELUSHI SPEED BALL Announce New Album Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, Share Video For "I Ought Not Know"
Louisville crossover thrash outfit Belushi Speed Ball announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, slated for release on June 5. The record, featuring 12 high‑speed tracks, showcases new bassist Justin McClure and drummer Ben Cotton, and...
Foy Vance – The Wake
Foy Vance's seventh album, The Wake, arrives as a 13‑track collection that fuses acoustic intimacy with gospel‑tinged production. Produced by Ethan Johns, the record showcases Vance's raw vocal delivery across themes of faith, fatherhood, love, and self‑reflection. Standout songs such...
Sturgill Simpson’s New Physical-Only Johnny Blue Skies LP to Stream with Bonus Tracks “at some Point”
Sturgill Simpson, under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, dropped the new LP Mutiny After Midnight on March 13 as a vinyl‑only release, emphasizing support for independent record stores. A surprise YouTube upload of the full album appeared a week early...
Album Review – Brit Taylor’s “Land Of The Forgotten”
Brit Taylor’s new album *Land Of The Forgotten* channels the rugged spirit of Western Kentucky and Appalachian tradition through unapologetically raw country songwriting. Produced and co‑written with her husband Adam Chaffins, the record arrives as the couple welcomes a newborn,...
Kneecap Gets Serious on Its New Album, ‘Fenian’
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap, thrust into global headlines for pro‑Palestinian remarks and a dismissed terrorism charge, lost its US visa sponsor and cancelled a sold‑out North American tour. The six‑week scheduling gap prompted the group to record a new album,...
Elegant Weapons Drop Single “Bridges Burn” As New Album ‘Evolution’ Gets April Release Date
Elegant Weapons, the heavy‑metal supergroup featuring Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer and Accept drummer Christopher Williams, released the single “Bridges Burn” and announced their sophomore album Evolution, slated for April 24...
MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Stream New Single "Rip The God"
Pioneering grindcore veterans Napalm Death and sludge‑metal icons the Melvins have released a second track, “Rip The God,” from their upcoming collaborative album. The eight‑track record, titled Savage Imperial Death March, will be widely available on April 10 after debuting as...
The Pretty Reckless Announce New Album ‘Dear God’
The Pretty Reckless have unveiled their fifth studio album, “Dear God,” slated for release on June 26 through Fearless Records. The record mixes gritty, punk‑infused rock with darker lyrical themes and incorporates the previously released singles “For I Am Death”...
Altin Gün: Garip
Altin Gün’s sixth album, Garip, arrives as the band’s first release without vocalist Merve Daşdemir, who departed in 2024. The record leans into synth‑wave, funk, and orchestral textures while reinterpreting Turkish folk classics. Collaborations with the Stockholm Studio Orchestra and...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Langhorne Slim
Langhorne Slim visited Chelsea Studios NYC for a No Depression Session, delivering acoustic renditions of two tracks from his upcoming album *The Dreamin' Kind*. The stripped‑back performance contrasted with the album’s fuller, louder production, showcasing his voice and guitar. Slim...
Ferman Shares New Single ‘Old Hipster Blues’
Italian‑born, London‑based musician Ferman released his new single “Old Hipster Blues” on March 13 across all streaming services. The track, a gritty rock‑and‑roll homage to early White Stripes, is paired with a Bethnal Green‑filmed video directed by George Kashcheev that features a...
ALBUM REVIEW: On Dance Record ‘Mutiny After Midnight,’ Johnny Blue Skies Mixes Fire and Fun
Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, releases his latest album “Mutiny After Midnight,” a dance‑floor record that fuses club beats with overt sexual themes and sharp political commentary. The project follows a series of genre‑hopping releases, from 2019’s...
Guitarists SEAN MCFARLAND, MATT SARGENT & TREVOR BABB To Perform JAMES ROMIG's Trilogy Of Solo Works In Baltimore & New...
Acclaimed experimental guitarists Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb will perform James Romig’s three-part solo guitar trilogy—*The Complexity of Distance*, *The Fragility of Time* and *The Distortion of Memory*—in Baltimore and New York this weekend. The works, composed between...
Today In Hip Hop History: Kid N’ Play Released Their Second Album ‘Funhouse’ 36 Years Ago
On June 12, 1990 Kid N Play released their sophomore album Funhouse through Select Records. Building on the momentum of 1988’s 2 Hype, the record delivered upbeat, dance‑driven tracks and playful lyrics that cemented the duo’s reputation for party‑hip‑hop. The single “Ain’t Gonna...
Malcolm Todd’s ‘Breathe’ Is Feel-Good RnB Minimalism
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Malcolm Todd has dropped his first 2026 single, “Breathe,” a breezy RnB track that nods to the golden‑age N.E.R.D sound and Justin Timberlake’s “Justified” era. The song showcases Todd’s layered, soulful vocals and guitar‑driven minimalism, accompanied by...
Lykke Li’s ‘Knife In My Heart’ Unleashes Her Inner Emo Girl
Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li has dropped the single “Knife In The Heart,” the first taste of her forthcoming album The Afterparty, due May 18. The track, which she describes as a “brutalist nursery rhyme,” pairs stark, minimalist production with an emotionally raw...
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on How India Continues To Inspire Them
Def Leppard will embark on their first India tour, playing Shillong on March 25, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The three‑city run adopts the high‑tech setlist and production from their recent Las Vegas residency, promising a theatrical rock experience. Guitarist Phil...
Introducing The Definitive, 172-Page, Ultimate Music Guide: Yes
Kelsey Music Publishing has launched a 172‑page “Ultimate Music Guide” dedicated to progressive‑rock icons Yes. The hardcover arrives just before the band’s 2026 Fragile tour in the UK and is sold through the retailer’s online shop. Inside, readers find an...
Great New Prog You Must Hear From Devin Townsend, Green Carnation, Midge Ure, Teramaze and More in Prog's Brand New...
Prog magazine has introduced a brand‑new "Tracks Of The Week" column, curating seven fresh progressive‑rock releases for fans to stream and vote on. The series highlights a charity single, “Do You Wonder?”, which raised money for Amnesty International and topped...
Newshapes Share Gorgeous New Track ‘Falling Away’
Scottish alternative outfit newshapes has dropped “falling away,” a track that fuses two decades of British emo, pop‑punk and heavier rock elements. The band says the song continues the narrative begun on “baptise,” reflecting a year of challenges and a...
7 New Albums Out Today: The Black Crowes, Kim Gordon, James Blake & More
This week’s Release Day Picks spotlight a wave of new LPs from veteran and emerging acts alike. The Black Crowes return with *A Pound Of Feathers*, recorded in eight‑to‑ten days in Nashville, while Kim Gordon’s *PLAY ME* features Dave Grohl on drums....
Marmozets Announce UK Headline Tour
British rock band Marmozets announced a UK headline tour in June 2026 supporting their upcoming album CO.WAR.DICE, set for release on May 22. The tour includes seven intimate venues across Sheffield, Oxford, Northampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Leicester and London, with tickets...
Arrows In Action Share Slick New Track ‘Stop Talking’
Arrows In Action announced a deluxe edition of their 2025 album “I Think I’ve Heard This Before,” slated for release on April 24 through Nettwerk. The package introduces the new single “Stop Talking,” a neon‑bright pop‑rock track that mixes synth‑driven...
Pxlicy, Apathy & A-F-R-O Break Top 5 Canadian I-Tunes Chart with “Hit The Crates”
Massachusetts lyricist Pxlicy teamed with underground veterans Apathy and A‑F‑R‑O to release the boom‑bap single “Hit The Crates,” produced by Willhouse and featuring turntable work from Tone Spliff. The track entered the Canadian iTunes chart at #5, signaling strong digital...
Charlamagne Tha God Says Future May Appear on Drake’s “ICEMAN” Album
Charlamagne Tha God revealed on The Breakfast Club that a source heard Future on Drake’s upcoming album, ICEMAN. DJ Hed later echoed the rumor, confirming he also heard Future’s name attached to the project. Neither artist has officially validated the...
Bilmuri Teams Up With A Day To Remember On Awesome Track ‘ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN’
British post‑hardcore outfit Bilmuri has partnered with US rock mainstay A Day To Remember for the single “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN.” The track, described as catchy and emotionally charged, will appear on Bilmuri’s forthcoming album “KINDA HARD,” slated for an...
One Stress-Loving Composer, 125 Nominees: What It Takes to Score the Oscars
German‑born composer Chris Walden, the lead arranger for the Oscars, crafts roughly 120 orchestral pieces each ceremony. He began the role in 2008 and now controls most of the musical programming, from nominee medleys to presenter walk‑ons. Walden balances the...
7 Easter Eggs From Our Conversations With Gorillaz About ‘The Mountain’
Rolling Stone India uncovers seven behind‑the‑scenes Easter eggs from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett about their 2026 concept album *The Mountain*. The duo’s Indian pilgrimage inspired lyrical themes, visual motifs, and a reverence for local culture, while a decade‑old idea...
Diagonale Des Yeux: Madeleine Review | Safi Bugel's Experimental Album of the Month
Diagonale des Yeux’s debut album "Madeleine" blends whimsical lo‑fi post‑punk with a multilingual, exquisite‑corpse lyric approach. Members Laurène Exposito and Théo Delaunay stitch together French, German, English and Spanish fragments, creating surreal narratives. The 12‑track record is built from home‑recorded...
Noah Kahan Considers the Weight of Fame on Reflective Single ‘Porch Light’
Noah Kahan released the reflective single “Porch Light,” the second track from his upcoming album The Great Divide, due April 24 on Mercury Records. The song was co‑written with acclaimed producer Aaron Dessner and recorded at Long Pond Studio in...
Jack Harlow Releases Fourth Studio Album 'Monica'
Jack Harlow’s fourth studio album, Monica, drops via Atlantic Records, marking his first major release since relocating to New York City. The record was written and recorded over the past year at the historic Electric Lady Studios. Harlow’s catalog now...
Singer Labrinth Blasts ‘Euphoria,’ Columbia Records in Cryptic Post Saying He’s Done With Entertainment Industry
British singer‑songwriter Labrinth announced on Instagram that he is leaving the entertainment industry, directing profanity‑laden criticism at Columbia Records and HBO’s series Euphoria. He offered no explanation for the abrupt exit, which comes a month before the highly anticipated third...
Low Culture Podcast: Suicide’s Debut Album
The Low Culture Podcast episode features Luke Turner and John Doran dissecting Suicide’s self‑titled 1977 debut album. They trace the New York duo’s art‑gallery origins, jazz‑trained Martin Rev, and Alan Vega’s Iggy Pop‑inspired aggression, highlighting the record’s raw three‑channel production and...
Morrissey Cancels Valencia Gig After ‘Loud’ City Prevents Him From Sleeping
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has canceled his scheduled concert in Valencia, Spain, citing severe sleep deprivation. He blamed relentless festival noise from the city’s Las Fallas celebrations, including techno music and megaphone announcements, for leaving him in a “catatonic state.”...
Ms Banks: South Ldn Lover Girl — This UK Rapper Deserves Mainstream Recognition
Ms Banks’ sophomore album "South Ldn Lover Girl" showcases her evolution from underground grime to a polished, genre‑blending record that fuses rap, R&B, and pop. The 13‑track project features high‑profile collaborations and has entered the top ten of the UK...
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in Michael Jackson Classics
Quincy Jones' estate has sold his extensive music and publishing catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, encompassing his production stakes in Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad, as well as iconic compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova,” “Give Me the Night,”...
Zara Larsson On Rumors She Was Offered To Replace Camila Cabello After Fifth Harmony Exit: “I Don’t Do Groups”
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson recently addressed rumors that she was approached to replace Camila Cabello in Fifth Harmony. In a Spotify Live Room interview she emphatically said she does not do groups and denied any formal offer. Larsson praised girl groups and...
BTS and Spotify to Collaborate on Themed Cruise on Seoul's Han River
BTS and Spotify have teamed up for a three‑day "Swimside" themed cruise on Seoul's Han River from March 27‑29, timed with the group's upcoming Arirang album launch. The event is exclusive to Spotify Premium users who pre‑saved the album, offering...
Hear BILMURI Teams with A DAY TO REMEMBER’s JEREMY MCKINNON on New Song “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN”
Bilmuri has released the new single “Always Let You Down,” featuring A Day to Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon. The track combines aggressive metalcore riffs with melodic vocal hooks and will appear on Bilmuri’s upcoming KINDA HARD album, due April 4...
Country Music Cruise Sets Lineup, New Ship for 2027
Country Music Cruise announced its 13th annual voyage, sailing Feb 7‑14 2027 from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan and Philipsburg. The cruise will move to the larger Celebrity Silhouette, reflecting growing demand as past sailings have sold out quickly. Headliners such as Clint Black,...
Kim Gordon Was Always an Artist First
Kim Gordon, co‑founder of Sonic Youth, continues to prioritize visual art alongside music. In March 2026, Amant in Brooklyn launches two concurrent shows: her solo survey “Count Your Chickens” and the group exhibition “Folded Group,” co‑curated with Bill Nace. The...
Black Label Society and Veeps to Livestream First Live Performance of “Ozzy’s Song”
Black Label Society will debut "Ozzy's Song," a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, during their March 27 show at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. The performance coincides with the release of their new album *Engines of Destruction* and will...
The Direct Line From Devo to ‘Hoppers’
Mark Mothersbaugh, co‑founder of Devo and veteran composer of animated scores, is scoring Pixar’s latest feature “Hoppers,” an ecological adventure about animals defending their habitat. The six‑month project, done while touring with Devo, required him to create cohesive themes that...
Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”
Indie‑rock singer beabadoobee has dropped the single “All I Did Was Dream of You,” enlisting dream‑pop trio the Marías for vocal harmonies. The track’s video, co‑directed by her partner Jake Erland and Lithuanian filmmaker AboveGround, was filmed across Vilnius, juxtaposing...
Cigarette Mom Rock Is The Newest Music Genre & We Are Here For All Interpretations
The term "Cigarette Mom Rock" has emerged on social media as a tongue‑in‑cheek label for the music that many 1990s‑era mothers played while driving around with a cigarette. The genre is positioned as a feminine counterpart to the more widely...
Using Female-Fronted Now As A Genre Is Just As Lazy As It Was 30 Years Ago
An opinion piece argues that labeling metal bands as “female‑fronted” is a lazy, gender‑based shortcut that masks their true musical styles. The author cites examples from Spiritbox, Crypta, Jinjer, and others, showing how such tags reduce diverse subgenres—kawaii metal, progressive...
PEARL JAM’s MIKE McCREADY Announces ‘Farewell to Seasons’ Graphic Novel and Rock Opera
Mike McCready, famed Pearl Jam guitarist, is unveiling “Farewell to Seasons,” a multimedia project that fuses a graphic novel with a rock opera. The work, twenty years in development, offers an alternative history of Seattle’s early grunge scene, co‑written with...
Track Premiere: Side Over – “Sorry”
Wilkes‑Barre melodic hardcore veterans Side Over have reconvened to issue *Loves You*, a re‑recorded collection of their early ’90s demos plus a new track, “Scars,” slated for June 12 on La Société Expéditionnaire. The band’s reunion stemmed from a benefit show...
Sace6 Announce Debut Album ‘Brutalist’
sace6 announced their debut full‑length album “brutalist,” set for release on May 8 through Sumerian Records. The record follows the 2025 EP “Limerence” and features eleven tracks, including a collaboration with jxdn. The band debuted the single “covet,” a blend of...