Gouge Away Sign To Run For Cover Records, Release New Song
Gouge Away has officially joined Run For Cover Records and debuted the new single “Figurine.” The track, recorded live to tape in Portland with Larry Crane and featuring guitarist Theo Hartlett, showcases the band’s raw, angular punk sound. It is released on a limited 7‑inch vinyl that includes a Grauzone cover, “Eisbär.” The group also announced an extensive 2026 tour, sharing stages with Touché Amoré, Foo Fighters and Wednesday.
SIX FEET UNDER Streams "Unmistakable Smell Of Death", Announces New Record Next To Die
Veteran death‑metal act Six Feet Under announced their fifteenth studio album, *Next to Die*, slated for release on April 24. The 12‑track record blends the band’s classic groove‑heavy style with fast, aggressive death‑metal songs. Guitarist Jack Owen and vocalist Chris Barnes co‑produced the...
The Source Magazine Remembers Legendary Detroit Femcee Boss Two Years Later
The Source Magazine commemorated Detroit rap pioneer Lichelle Marie Laws, known as Boss, two years after her death. A trailblazing female MC in the early 1990s, she released the gritty album *Born Gangstaz* in 1993, featuring the standout single “Deeper.”...
ALBUM REVIEW: Sweet Petunia Gets Raw and Real About Mental Health on 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown'
Boston‑based duo Sweet Petunia released their debut album Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown, a raw exploration of mental health struggles. The record mixes traditional bluegrass instrumentation with punk energy and shoegaze textures, highlighted by sleeplessness‑themed lyrics like “Heels.” Vocalists Maddy Simpson...
10 Years After Promising a “Symphony of C*cks and V*ginas and Death”, Devin Townsend Has Finally Announced His Life’s Work...
Devin Townsend has finally unveiled his long‑promised magnum opus, *The Moth*, a 24‑track concept album slated for release on May 29 via Inside Out. The record blends heavy prog‑metal with choirs, orchestras, and the provocative single “Enter The City.” After a decade...
See Lunachicks’ Punk-Rock Origin Story in ‘Pretty Ugly’ Doc Trailer
The new documentary *Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks* premieres on April 24, streaming worldwide and in limited theaters across major U.S. cities. It chronicles the all‑female New York punk band’s formation, raw energy, and the challenges they faced...
Today in Hip-Hop History: Scarface Dropped His Fourth LP ‘The Untouchable’ 29 Years Ago
On March 11, 1997, Houston legend Scarface released his fourth solo album, *The Untouchable*. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—the first southern rap album to achieve that milestone—and topped the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart for two weeks. Featuring...
Audrey Hobert’s Beauty Secrets? Water, Lip Gloss and Gum
Audrey Hobert, the rising alt‑pop star, champions a "low effort chic" beauty routine anchored by water, ILIA Overglaze lip gloss, and gum. In a Dazed Digital interview she emphasizes nightly skincare and draws inspiration from everyday people rather than polished...
Bill Orcutt, “Music in Continuous Motion”
Bill Orcutt’s new solo album *Music in Continuous Motion* expands on the multi‑guitar concepts of his 2022 release *Music for Four Guitars*, but this time he records all four parts himself. The record juxtaposes razor‑sharp, bell‑toned guitar lines with surprisingly...
DAVE ELLEFSON – Irritated With DAVE MUSTAINE Again
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson opened up on the Quemar Un Patrullero podcast, recalling a close friendship with Dave Mustaine that resurfaced when he rejoined the band in 2010. He revealed that Mustaine removed his bass tracks and lyrical contributions...
Video Premiere: Vanta – ‘Alchemy’
Australian metal outfit Vanta released the video for their new single “Alchemy,” a lead track from their debut full‑length Perpetual Selection arriving March 13. The song merges razor‑sharp melodic death‑metal riffs with blast‑driven urgency while drawing lyrical inspiration from Warhammer...
To Pay the Bills, a Cult Band Becomes a Doors Tribute Act
The Brewis brothers, frontmen of the cult indie act Field Music, have launched a Doors tribute project called the Fire Doors, performing roughly one show each month. Despite a two‑decade catalog, critical acclaim and celebrity fans such as Prince, the...
DoYeon Kim Announces Debut Album Wellspring Feat. Tyshawn Sorey, Mat Maneri & Henry Fraser
South Korean‑born improviser DoYeon Kim announced her debut album, Wellspring, slated for May 1 on the TAO Forms label. The record features Kim on the traditional gayageum alongside drummer Tyshawn Sorey, bassist Henry Fraser and violist Mat Maneri, merging Korean folk...
GENE SIMMONS: "Do Your Art And Shut Up"
Kiss co‑founder Gene Simmons told TMZ that entertainers should focus on their craft and stay silent on politics. He dismissed celebrity activism as out‑of‑touch lecturing by wealthy figures, arguing audiences aren’t interested in their opinions. The remarks, delivered amid ongoing...
"To Create Something From Nothing Is One of the Greatest Feelings. It's Heaven." Why Prince Turned Down a Partnership Deal...
Prince turned down Activision's offer to feature his catalog in Guitar Hero, citing a desire for kids to learn real guitar rather than profit from a video game. The deal would have granted a modest share of the franchise’s $2 billion...
Phoenix Symphony Selects L.A. Phil Alum As Its Next Music Director
The Phoenix Symphony announced that Chilean‑Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli will become its Virginia G. Piper Music Director beginning in the 2027‑28 season, after serving as Music Director Designate for 2026‑27. He was chosen from a three‑year, 100‑candidate search, emerging as the clear...
INXS Reissues Breakthrough 'Kick' LP on Limited-Edition Vinyl
INXS will reissue their 1987 breakthrough album *Kick* on 180‑gram vinyl on May 1, limited to 5,000 numbered copies. The record is cut from the original master tapes and remastered by Kevin Gray, with new gatefold packaging and liner notes by...
TikTok Now Lets Apple Music Subscribers Play Full Songs without Leaving the App
TikTok announced a partnership with Apple Music that lets Apple Music subscribers play full tracks directly within the TikTok app via a new “Play Full Song” button. The integration uses Apple’s MusicKit, so playback occurs in Apple Music and streams are counted as...
David Garland Picks His Bandcamp Favorites
David Garland, former host of WNYC’s Spinning on Air, curates a personal Bandcamp Daily roundup that showcases his eclectic taste. He highlights his own 2018 four‑CD set Verdancy alongside a mix of folk, acoustic, electronic, and experimental releases from artists such...
A New Compilation Celebrates CBGB’s Big Bang
A four‑CD compilation titled *CBGB OMFUG: A New York City Soundtrack 1975‑1986* curates studio tracks from 102 bands that got their start at the iconic Bowery club. The set spotlights the "Big Five"—Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, the Ramones and...
The Early Mine a Gritty, Post-Rock Ambient Vibe
The Early’s new album *I Want to Be Ready* translates choreographer Danielle Goldman’s improvisation philosophy into a gritty, post‑rock ambient experience. Guitar, synth, drums and electronics intertwine across sprawling tracks, from the feedback‑laden opener “The Laughing Earth” to the 13‑minute...
Koyo Have Shared New Single ‘What I’m Worth’ From Their “No-Frills” New Album ‘Barely Here’
Long Island punk band Koyo released the single "What I'm Worth," the lead track from their upcoming album "Barely Here." The album, billed as a "no‑frills, perfected" version of the group's sound, drops on May 8, 2026 via Pure Noise...
Mochakk Announces Debut India Tour in May 2026
Brazilian electronic producer Mochakk (Pedro Maia) will debut in India with a four‑city tour from May 7 to May 10, 2026, hitting Goa, Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The shows are promoted by Hyderabad‑based Sound Simplify, with tickets starting at ₹2,500 and ₹3,333...
AHRKH & Bell Lungs: Ceremonial County Tape Series Vol.XXI – Isle of Wight | Worcestershire
The Ceremonial Counties Vol.XXI tape, released by Folklore Tapes, spotlights Worcestershire and the Isle of Wight through two experimental works. AHRKH (AP Macarte) delivers a fifteen‑minute, earth‑bound drone inspired by the Mottistone longstone’s occult lore, while Bell Lungs (Ceylan Hay) crafts...
The Midlife Crisis Comes for Millennial Pop
Swedish pop icon Robyn releases her new album Sexistential at age 46, confronting midlife themes through dance music. The record blends hyperpop, 80s synth, and glitchy production while addressing motherhood, IVF, and personal upheaval. Critics note a shift from her...
Lip Critic Have Released ‘Jackpot’ and Lined up a Laundromat-to-Boxing-Ring NYC Residency
Lip Critic has dropped the new single “Jackpot,” a high‑stakes anthem previewing their upcoming album Theft World, slated for May 1 via Partisan Records. The band paired the release with an ambitious “Theft Saga” residency that will tour unconventional venues—from a...
Diane Warren Has Been Nominated 17 Times for Best Original Song. Why Hasn’t She Won Yet?
Diane Warren has been nominated a record‑tying 17 times for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but has never won, making her the most prolific non‑winner in Oscar history. Her catalog includes blockbuster hits like “How Do I Live”...
Birds Flying Backwards Have Unveiled Debut Album ‘Lovebirds’, an Ode to Love in All Its Forms
London‑based sextet Birds Flying Backwards released their debut album “Lovebirds” on Real Love Recording Co., mixed by Joe Wyatt at Abbey Road Studios and mastered by Timothy Stollenwork. The record was captured live in a four‑day session in early 2025,...
MUTEK Montréal Announces First Artists for 2026
MUTEK Montréal unveiled its first artists for the 27th edition, scheduled for 25–30 August 2026. The lineup includes electronic pioneers such as Jeff Mills, Fennesz, A Guy Called Gerald and Ben UFO, alongside emerging experimental acts. The festival will span multiple venues in the Quartier...
The Xcerts Share Tear-Stained New Track ‘in Your Eyes’
The Xcerts have released a new single titled “in your eyes,” a stark, tear‑stained track that confronts the devastation of cancer and personal loss. Vocalist Murray MacLeod describes it as the band’s most raw and intimate song to date, even ending...
NuVoodoo To Decipher The Songs Driving Country Radio at CRS
NuVoodoo will unveil a nationwide country‑music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on March 20, 2026. The study evaluated more than 400 titles spanning the 1990s to today with a panel of 600 country fans aged 18‑49. Findings...
How Gen Z Women Are Conquering Country Music: ‘Fans Are Speaking Louder than Gatekeepers’
Gen Z country singers Ella Langley and Megan Moroney made history by simultaneously topping the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, the first women ever to do so. Their success arrived despite country radio’s persistent male dominance, with only one female in...
Up-And-Coming Aotearoa Artists: Double Parked
West Auckland five‑piece Double Parked are spearheading a new wave of Aotearoa indie guitar bands with their second EP, Rosary. The record, described as “post‑surf,” fuses surf‑rock swagger with post‑punk reverb while tackling mental‑health struggles and twenty‑something anxieties. The band’s...
That’s How We Make It Our Home: Will Oldham Selects 13 Valiant Records From Louisville, Kentucky
Will Oldham’s new community‑centred album *We Are Together Again* was recorded in Louisville’s End Of An Ear studio and features a roster of local musicians. To accompany the release, Oldham curated a Baker’s Dozen of 13 Louisville records that span the city’s hardcore,...
James Blake — Trying Times
James Blake’s seventh studio album, *Trying Times*, arrives on March 13, 2026 as his first solo release in three years, issued on his Good Boy imprint. The record pares down his usual sonic density, spotlighting a curated mix of electronic, soul,...
Tanya Tagaq – Saputjiji
Tanya Tagaq’s new album *Saputjiji* erupts as a sonic assault on colonialism, war, and the climate crisis, merging her Inuk throat‑singing roots with industrial noise and post‑rock textures. The record features confrontational tracks like “Fuck War” and collaborations with punk...
40 Years on Stage, S. Korean Soprano Sumi Jo Says Music Can 'Change People'
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo commemorates four decades since her 1986 stage debut with the "Mad for Love" concert at London’s Cadogan Hall. The program spans baroque works, opera arias and Korean art songs, featuring young baritone Edward Nelson as...
Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 Is Now Available Digitally, CD Release Set for April
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 as a digital album worldwide on March 11, with a physical CD already available in Japan and a Western launch scheduled for next month. The collection features ten tracks from...
Spotify Once Had a Reputation for Underpaying Music Artists. It Hopes to Change that Perception
Spotify, once criticized for low royalty rates, now reports paying over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, with royalties growing more than 10% annually. The platform added a record 38 million monthly active users, reaching 751 million listeners, and half of...
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Welcome Tim Palmieri for “Eminence Front” In Ft. Lauderdale
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong teamed with Lotus for a three‑night co‑headline run across Florida venues from March 6‑8, delivering inventive setlists that highlighted new material from their album *Pizazz* and a preview of their upcoming 2025 release. Guest guitarist Tim...
Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Sets Early Screenings Two Days Before Wide Release
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
AI 'Actor' Tilly Norwood Steps Out in Mind-Boggling Music Video About How Great AI Is
AI‑generated actor Tilly Norwood, created by Xicoia, has released a new single and music video titled “Take the Lead.” The video, produced with a mix of off‑the‑shelf AI tools and proprietary performance‑capture, claims involvement of 18 real humans and uses...
Bruno Mars Tops Hot 100 & Global 200 With Different Songs: How Rare Is That?
Bruno Mars’ new album *The Romantic* debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while two separate tracks from the record simultaneously topped the Hot 100 and the Global 200. "I Just Might" reclaimed the Hot 100 crown for a third week, driven by...
Bad Bunny Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Claiming Uncleared Sample on ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Track
Bad Bunny secured a federal court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging his track “Enséñame a Bailar” sampled Nigerian artist Dera’s 2019 song “Empty My Pocket.” Judge Otis Wright threw out the case with prejudice after the plaintiff failed to meet...
Hatsune Miku V6 Shows Off English Singing Capabilties
Crypton Future Media unveiled the Hatsune Miku V6 engine, featuring a new visual design by LAM and an improved English singing voice. The voice bank launches on April 14, 2026, priced at 10,780 JPY for the voice pack and 24,200 JPY for...
Full Album Stream: Gore Machine – Congealed and Foaming
Philadelphia one‑man brutal death metal act Gore Machine has unveiled its second full‑length, Congealed and Foaming, slated for official release on March 13, 2026. The album, streamed early via Decibel Magazine, features ten tracks that dramatize Darwinian and historically gruesome...
BBC to Broadcast Davie Bowie Tribute Concert in Lieu of Glastonbury This Summer
The BBC will air a high‑profile David Bowie tribute concert at London’s O2 Arena, filling the summer programming void left by Glastonbury’s quadrennial break. The event will feature a roster of leading young artists backed by an all‑star band and...
Kneecap Are “Mobilising to Cuba” With the Nuestra América Convoy
Irish rap trio Kneecap announced they will travel with the Nuestra América Convoy to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, arriving in Havana on March 21. The convoy, originally a flotilla, now employs air, land and sea routes to address Cuba’s...
Ella Langley Joins Beyoncé & Taylor Swift to Become 3rd Woman to Hold Top 2 Spots on Hot Country Songs
Ella Langley dominates Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart dated March 14, with “Choosin’ Texas” logging a 15th week at No. 1 and “Be Her” climbing to No. 2. The lead single amassed 21.9 million U.S. streams, 44.1 million radio audience impressions and 6,000 sales, while...
Stage Musical Based on John Mellencamp’s Classic Song “Jack & Diane” To Premiere This Fall
John Mellencamp’s classic “Jack & Diane” inspires a new jukebox musical titled *Small Town*, set to debut at the Ogunquit Playhouse on October 1 and run through November 1. The production pairs playwright Naomi Wallace’s book with three‑time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall’s...