Sabrina Carpenter Turns Coachella Into Sabrinawood
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2026, turning the festival into a "Sabrinawood" spectacle that showcased her upcoming 2025 album Man’s Best Friend. The production, overseen by Jack Antonoff, blended live band arrangements with Hollywood‑themed set pieces and cameo skits featuring Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell. Carpenter debuted several new songs, including "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night" and "Such a Funny Way," while also delivering fan favorites. The performance marked her ascent from rising pop star to festival headliner, underscoring her growing market clout.
Here’s the Setlist for Bruno Mars’ “The Romantic Tour” Kick-Off
Bruno Mars launched his first full‑scale, worldwide headlining trek in nearly a decade, kicking off “The Romantic Tour” at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The opening night featured a 26‑song set that mixed tracks from his new album *The Romantic*,...
Young Thug’s Coachella Return Comes With Recent Smoke And Message to Opps
Young Thug is set to perform on both weekends of Coachella, marking a high‑profile comeback amid his *UY SCUTI* rollout. The shows serve as a public statement after a period of legal uncertainty tied to the YSL RICO indictment. Simultaneously,...
Anyma’s Coachella Set Cancelled Due to “Strong Wind Conditions”
American‑Italian DJ Anyma’s midnight set on Coachella’s main stage was cancelled after 15 minutes due to strong wind conditions that reached 35 mph. The festival issued an app notification, emphasizing safety as the priority. Organizers have not confirmed whether the performance...
Hip-Hop Voices Clash as Pooh Shiesty and Big30 Case Fuels Public Divide
Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are entangled in a criminal case alleging kidnapping and robbery linked to Gucci Mane, sparking a heated debate within hip‑hop. The dispute has moved beyond the courtroom, with artists publicly choosing sides on social media. Moneybagg Yo posted...
BossMan Dlow Drops ‘Chicken Talkin’ Bastard’ Featuring DaBaby, Trey Songz, and More
BossMan Dlow released his 20‑track album Chicken Talkin’ Bastard across all streaming platforms, enlisting guest verses from DaBaby, Trey Songz, G Herbo and OJ da Juiceman. The project’s lead single “Motion Party” quickly became the most‑added urban radio track and entered the Billboard Hot 100,...
Women Lead 2026 ACM Nominations Across Major Categories
Women dominate the 2026 Academy of Country Music (ACM) nominations, with Megan Moroney leading at nine nods and Miranda Lambert close behind with eight. Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each earned seven nominations, underscoring a broad female presence across categories from Entertainer...
Lady Gaga and Doechii, the Strokes: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times’ weekly music roundup spotlights four standout releases. Lady Gaga teams with Doechii on the house‑driven “Runway,” the soundtrack for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The Strokes unveil “Going Shopping,” the lead single from their Rubin‑produced album Reality Awaits, their first record since 2020. Kelela...
Stone Temple Pilots Crushed Their Critics with the Ambitious Tiny Music… Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop
Stone Temple Pilots released their third studio album, Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, in 1996. The record marked a deliberate departure from the grunge sound of Core and Purple, embracing glam, post‑punk and experimental textures recorded at...
Mexodus Review: This Live-Looped Musical Is a Theatrical Miracle
Mexodus, an Off‑Broadway musical, blends live‑looped hip‑hop, storytelling and experimental sound design to dramatize the southbound Underground Railroad that led enslaved people to Mexico. Creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson compose the entire score onstage, layering vocals, instruments and...
Usher and Chris Brown Announce ‘R&B: Raymond & Brown’ Tour
Usher and Chris Brown have unveiled a joint summer concert series titled “R&B: Raymond & Brown,” set to kick off in June 2026. The tour will span roughly 30 major U.S. markets, pairing the two R&B icons on a single...
“We Weren’t After Our Version of Iron Maiden’s Eddie, but It Needed to Be Striking.” The Story Behind Slayer's Grim...
Slayer’s 1986 thrash masterpiece *Reign In Blood* arrived on Def American, a label then known for rap, with Rick Rubin producing a sound that reshaped the band’s image. To match the album’s brutal intensity, the group commissioned illustrator Larry W....
Sabrina Carpenter Wraps Coachella Around Her Finger With Hollywood-Ready Headlining Set
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2026 with a Hollywood‑themed production that blended vintage film‑noir aesthetics and desert scenery. The 20‑song set introduced three new tracks from her upcoming album *Man’s Best Friend* and featured celebrity cameos from Will Ferrell, Sam Elliott,...
Katseye Make Coachella Debut Without Manon But Promise ‘Many More’ Appearances
Katseye made their Coachella 2026 debut on the Sahara Stage, opening with the live premiere of their new single “Pinky Up.” The performance was staged as a fictional “Katseye City” and proceeded without member Manon Bannerman, who remains on a health‑related hiatus. The...
Vinyl Records Carry Japanese Seniors Back to Soundtrack of Their Youth
Japanese seniors are flocking to the Kawai community center in Fukui to listen to a curated collection of roughly 1,500 vinyl records spanning pop, jazz and classical genres. The initiative, launched in 2019, offers free, hands‑on listening sessions that recreate...
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Huntr/X Join Katseye at Coachella for Surprise Performance of “KPop Demon Hunters” Hit 'Golden'
At Coachella 2026, Korean pop act Huntr/x joined U.S. group Katseye for a surprise rendition of the Oscar‑winning song “Golden.” The joint performance filled Katseye’s lineup after member Manon Bannerman announced a health hiatus, turning the act into a five‑piece....
Coachella 2026: Katseye Performs ‘Golden’ With Ejae, Audrey Nuna And Rei Ami
KATSEYE made a splash at Coachella 2026, delivering a 45‑minute set that featured surprise guests EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami—the vocalists behind Netflix’s fictional K‑pop group HUNTR/X. Together they performed “Golden,” the Oscar‑winning song that became the first K‑pop...
HUNTR/X Perform “Golden” With KATSEYE at Coachella: Watch
HUNTR/X capped a “Golden” year with a surprise Coachella appearance, joining KATSEYE to perform their Oscar‑winning K‑Pop Demon Hunter track live. The trio—Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—has been on a high‑profile circuit that includes the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the...
Sarasota Opera House Celebrates 100 Years
Sarasota Opera will mark the centennial of its historic Opera House with a weekend of events. The April 11 Centennial Concert showcases resident singers and the Sarasota Orchestra under Victor DeRenzi, while a free documentary screening on April 12 chronicles...
Pensacola Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring Amber Monroe, Luis Alejandro Orozco & Ben Gulley
Pensacola Opera announced its 44th season, running 2026‑27, with three productions. The season opens on Nov. 20‑21, 2026 with “The Falling and the Rising,” featuring a local volunteer veterans chorus. It continues with a traditional staging of “Tosca” on Jan....
Watch Brendan Yates’ Dad Introduce Turnstile at Coachella 2026
Turnstile kicked off their Friday night Coachella 2026 performance with a prerecorded video from vocalist Brendan Yates' father, Bill Yates, who had recently survived emergency surgery after an alleged car attack by former bandmate Brady Ebert. The band launched straight...
Songs to Remember (2026 Remaster)
Rough Trade Records has issued a 2026 remaster of Scritti Politti’s debut album Songs to Remember, finally making the long‑out‑of‑print record available on streaming and vinyl. The reissue restores the band’s early blend of art‑school post‑punk sensibility with glossy new‑pop production,...
Watch Sabrina Carpenter Headline the First Night of Coachella 2026
Sabrina Carpenter headlined the opening night of Coachella 2026, delivering a spectacle that mixed music, film, and celebrity cameos. The set featured songs from her September‑release album *Man’s Best Friend* alongside earlier hits, and included appearances by Susan Sarandon, Sam...
“Flim”
Aphex Twin’s 1997 track “Flim,” from the Come to Daddy EP, blends delicate piano motifs with playful jungle‑derived drum programming, creating a solitary listening experience. The piece reflects Richard D. James’s eclectic influences, ranging from Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies to contemporary rave...
Coachella 2026: Katseye Brings Out ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers for Surprise ‘Golden’ Performance | Video
Katseye’s Friday night set at Coachella 2026 featured an unexpected guest appearance by the vocal trio behind the fictional K‑pop group Huntr/x, the singers who provided the voices for the Oscar‑winning animated film “K‑Pop Demon Hunters.” The trio—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and...
Recording From Brendan Yates’ Father Opens Turnstile’s Coachella Set
Turnstile kicked off their Coachella performance with a pre‑recorded video from Brendan Yates’ father, William Yates, thanking fans. The clip was filmed before a recent violent incident involving former guitarist Brady Ebert, who was arrested on second‑degree attempted‑murder charges after allegedly...
We Should Have Let Kanye Play
The UK Home Secretary revoked Kanye West's visa, preventing him from headlining a north‑London festival amid heightened anti‑Semitic concerns. A YouGov poll showed 57% of Britons opposed his entry, giving the government strong public backing. Critics argue the move balances...
David Lee Roth, Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton Join Teddy Swims at Coachella 2026
Teddy Swims delivered a memorable Coachella 2026 set featuring surprise guests Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton and Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth. The performance unfolded on a stage designed like an apartment, with a doorbell cue that ushered each guest onto the main stage. Swims...
Bini Become First Filipino Group to Perform at Coachella 2026
Filipino girl group BINI made history as the first act from the Philippines to perform at Coachella 2026, delivering a high‑energy set that blended Taglish pop hits with traditional Filipino rhythms. The eight‑member ensemble opened with “Shagidi,” followed by fan‑favored...
Watch Arlo Parks Cover PinkPantheress’ ‘Stateside’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge
Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, covering PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” and debuting her new single “2SIDED.” The performance coincides with the release of her album *Ambiguous Desire*, positioning the track as the album’s lead single. “Stateside” has resurfaced after...
Fcukers Have Shared a ‘Butterflies’ Video Ahead of Their Harry Styles Support Dates
New York‑based indie duo Fcukers has dropped the official video for “Butterflies,” a track from their debut album Ö produced by Kenny Beats with input from 100 Gecs. The pair is midway through a headline tour that began in San Diego and...
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Scores a Seventh Week at UK Number 1
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s re‑worked single “Rein Me In” has logged a seventh non‑consecutive week at the top of the UK Singles Chart, making it the longest‑running number‑one of 2026 so far. The track originally appeared on Fender’s Mercury‑Prize‑winning...
Tour News: Jejune, Purity Ring, Bibi Club, Mosswood Meltdown, Khemmis, The Body / BIG|BRAVE, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a wave of spring‑summer live music announcements. Purity Ring kicks off a North American run from Sacramento on April 17 through Anchorage on May 28, while Jejune returns for its first U.S. shows in 25...
Opera Lafayette to Present ‘New Woman’ with Lauren Snouffer
Opera Lafayette will stage “New Woman,” a reinterpretation of the Classical era that juxtaposes the polished castrato repertoire with the powerful voices of women who challenged tradition. The concert features soprano Lauren Snouffer in Ralph Rucci couture, works by Gluck and J.C. Bach,...
Artist of the Week: Amina Edris
The Metropolitan Opera is reviving its classic staging of “La Bohème,” featuring Egyptian‑Kiwi soprano Amina Edris in her Met debut as Musetta. Edris, who has performed at major houses such as Opéra Comique and Staatsoper Berlin, describes the engagement as a personal honor and...
Coachella 2026: How To Watch Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G & More
Coachella 2026 launches Friday, delivering two weekends of music at Indio’s Empire Polo Club. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter on Friday, Justin Bieber on Saturday, and Karol G on Sunday, supported by a mix of pop, rock, EDM and Latin acts. All...
Backstreet Boys’ Ex Manager Admits to Undermining Band to Help ‘NSYNC: ‘I’m Going to Turn All My Guns Against You’
Veteran manager Johnny Wright confessed in the Investigation Discovery docuseries "Boy Band Confidential" that he deliberately undermined the Backstreet Boys to elevate ‘NSYNC during the late‑1990s boy‑band rivalry. He swapped stadium dates for arena shows, booked ‘NSYNC at the American...
What’s Olivia Rodrigo-Ing On?
Olivia Rodrigo is set to drop her third studio album, *You Seem Sad for a Girl So in Love*, on June 12, 2026. The record marks a stark aesthetic shift from the purple‑themed pop of *Sour* and *Guts* toward a darker,...
“In Constant Motion for Its Own Sake” — the Met’s New “Tristan”
Conrad L. Osborne delivers a scathing review of Yuvan Sharon’s new Met production of Tristan und Isolde, calling its high‑tech staging a symbol of a world in constant motion without focus. Despite the critique, the production has garnered notable acclaim, raising questions...
Marshmello & Thomas Rhett Team Up For ‘Where We Go’ Single
Marshmello and country star Thomas Rhett have released a new single titled “Where We Go.” The track joins Marshmello’s growing catalog of country‑EDM collaborations, which previously featured artists like Jelly Roll, Hudson Westbrook and Kane Brown. Rhett is promoting the...
Country Songs That Were Inspired By Space
The Townsquare Media piece spotlights a niche list of country tracks that draw lyrical inspiration from space, from Tracy Lawrence’s “Stars Over Texas” to Kenny Rogers’ sci‑fi‑flavored “Planet Texas.” Published as Artemis II heads toward the Moon, the article uses the...
Country Songs That Were Inspired By Space
The piece spotlights a niche catalog of country songs that reference the cosmos, from Jon Pardi’s reflective “Starlight” to Kenny Rogers’s whimsical “Planet Texas.” It ties the list to the contemporary buzz around NASA’s Artemis II mission, suggesting a soundtrack for...
Starting Tonight: Watch Goose Spring Tour 2026 Nugs Livestreams
Goose begins its 2026 Spring Tour tonight in Asheville, North Carolina, with the concert streamed live on nugs. The nugs platform will broadcast the band’s performances in Birmingham, multiple Florida venues, New Orleans and three Texas cities, offering both live and...
4 Rappers You Have to See Perform at Coachella in 2026
VICE’s Noisey spotlights four hip‑hop acts worth catching at Coachella 2026, amid a lineup dominated by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. Young Thug opens the main stage with a 50‑minute set that will blend tracks from his new...
Relix Staff Picks – April 10: My New Band Believe, Sierra Hull, Gregg Allman Band, Brown Horse, Prism Shores and...
Relix released its weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated with Qobuz’s high‑resolution streaming, spotlighting a range of new releases. The centerpiece is My New Band Believe’s ambitious debut, recorded in 11 London studios and featuring 23 string instruments, five drummers and...
Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died at 68 from prostate cancer, ending the life of a hip‑hop pioneer who transformed a Bronx street gang into the Universal Zulu Nation. His 1970s block‑party DJing and the 1984 “Planet Rock” sound helped launch...
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin to Bring Stygian Bough on Tour Through North America
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin are embarking on a 24‑date North American tour this spring to promote their collaborative album *Stygian Bough, Vol. II*, which debuted in November 2025. The itinerary runs from May 27 in St. Louis to June...
Willow Avalon Previews ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’ Album With ‘Cardinal Sin’ Featuring Jason Isbell
Singer‑songwriter Willow Avalon has released the lead single “Cardinal Sin,” a duet with acclaimed Americana star Jason Isbell, as a preview of her upcoming album Pink Pocket Pistol. The album, slated for June 26, 2026 via Atlantic Outpost/Assemble Sound, follows her 2025 debut...
How to Watch Coachella 2026 at Home: Schedule, Start Times and More
Coachella 2026 will take place over two consecutive weekends, April 10‑12 and April 17‑19, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival will be livestreamed on YouTube, with separate feeds for seven stages, and a dedicated mobile app...
Rolo Tomassi Upload “Tempest” Music Video, ‘In The Echoes of All Dreams’ Now Available in Vinyl
British mathcore outfit Rolo Tomassi dropped the official video for “Tempest” and simultaneously issued a vinyl edition of their EP *In The Echoes Of All Dreams*. The EP, first released digitally after the band’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations in late 2025, is...