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 last week’s poll. Featured artists include debuting French post‑rock act Hanry, Norway’s Green Carnation, Devin Townsend’s upcoming album The Moth, Midge Ure’s first new record in 12 years, and rising acts Coal & Crayon, Teramaze and Advent Horizon. Each track is accompanied by a video link and release details, making discovery easier for the niche audience.
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...
Future Islands Sign Exclusive Global Deal with Universal Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Baltimore synth‑pop band Future Islands to an exclusive global publishing deal covering their back catalogue and future works. The agreement coincides with the band’s 20th anniversary and the UK Top 10 entry of their 2024...
Video Premiere: Ravenmocker – “Where the Raven Flies”
Southern California melodic death metal band Ravenmocker has premiered its second single “Where the Raven Flies” with an accompanying video shot in Angeles National Forest. The track deepens the group’s thematic focus on the Raven Mocker cryptid, mixing soaring melodies...
Astrobeats: Which New Song Releases Match Your Zodiac Sign?
Rolling Stone India’s "Astrobeats" pairs twelve newly released Indian indie tracks with zodiac signs, matching each song’s vibe to astrological traits. The piece spotlights artists such as RANJ, Naam Sujal, Chaar Diwaari and emerging producers, highlighting genre‑fluid blends of R&B,...
Kevin Cronin: REO Speedwagon Reunion 'Exceeded My Expectations'
Kevin Cronin said the recent reunion of classic REO Speedwagon members exceeded his expectations, sparking optimism for a longer‑term reconciliation. The band halted touring under the REO Speedwagon name in 2024 after internal disputes, prompting Cronin to perform with the Kevin Cronin...
Clint Black Gets New Hall of Fame Exhibit. Will He Finally Be Inducted Too?
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced a dedicated exhibit, “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose,” opening April 22, 2026 and running through August 2027. The showcase will display Black’s instruments, stage outfits, song manuscripts, photos and video footage, highlighting his...
How BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Comeback Is Shaping a Global Fan-Driven Marketing Play
BTS’s highly anticipated "Arirang" comeback is being amplified by a multi‑channel fan‑centric marketing push. Spotify’s global "SWIMSIDE" campaign pairs an interactive "Decoding Arirang" experience in the app with offline river‑cruise events in Seoul, unlocking exclusive video messages from each member....
Hear Rising Alt-Metal Artist CENOBIA’s “Make Us Whole Again”
Australian alt‑metal artist Cenobia released her first 2026 single, “Make Us Whole Again,” following two breakout tracks in 2025 that amassed millions of streams. The song, teased through desert‑scape Instagram clips, explores identity loss and regret while maintaining the artist’s...
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Song ‘Collar Ey Etthara’: Mythri’s Biggest Ever Song Set, 1,500 Dancers and Pawan Kalyan in Full Flow
Mythri Movie Makers released the third single “Collar Ey Etthara” from the upcoming Telugu film Ustaak Bhagat Singh, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in a high‑energy dance sequence. The song was filmed on the studio’s largest set to date, employing between 1,200 and...
Rewire Completes 2026 Lineup
Rewire has unveiled the final wave of artists for its 2026 edition, adding experimental musicians Lucy Railton, Slikback, Matthew Herbert, and others to an already robust roster. The four‑day festival will run from 9 to 12 April across multiple venues in The Hague,...
ALBUM REVIEW: Tony Trischka’s 'Earl Jam 2' Pays Tribute to Bluegrass Banjo Great, Earl Scruggs
Tony Trischka’s new album *Earl Jam 2* drops on March 13, 2026, extending his Grammy‑nominated tribute to bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs. The record blends traditional Scruggs‑style pieces with unexpected selections, such as “Here Comes the Bride,” showcasing the genre’s versatility. Trischka assembles...
Get To Know… Nia Smith
Nia Smith’s breakout single “Give Up The Fear” quickly amassed a massive, emotionally resonant fanbase, prompting an unexpected creative pause in Jamaica. During that retreat she reflected on the importance of patience in artistry, coining the mantra that “you can’t...
Mary Ocher, “Weimar”
Mary Ocher’s new album *Weimar* fuses stark piano minimalism with her trademark left‑leaning political commentary, revisiting earlier tracks through a Weimar‑era lens. The record’s eight pieces, anchored by an 1870s piano, address rising right‑wing populism, authoritarian drift, and artists’ cost‑of‑living...
Watch a Trailer for the Bob Dylan Center’s Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966 Exhibition
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will launch the "Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966" exhibition on July 18, offering an immersive, multi‑media retrospective of Dylan’s pivotal year. Curator Mark Davidson describes 1966 as a combative, iconic period when Dylan produced...
The Colourfield’s The Sound Of The Colourfield Reviewed: When Terry Hall and Pals Went “Folky Pop”
The Colourfield’s new box set, The Sound Of The Colourfield, compiles the band’s two 1980s albums, a wealth of demos, B‑sides and live footage into a 96‑track collection. Their debut, Virgins And Philistines, delivered the summery folk‑pop hit “Thinking Of...
Flea’s Honora Reviewed: Serial Sideman Finally Gets to Blow His Own Trumpet
Longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has finally issued his first solo record, Honora, after a two‑year intensive focus on trumpet and composition. The album fuses jazz, funk, and experimental rock, enlisting collaborators such as saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist...
Ora Cogan Is a ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
Ora Cogan’s ninth studio album, Hard Hearted Woman, arrives on Sacred Bones as a stark evolution from her folk‑gaze roots toward synth‑driven, rhythm‑heavy arrangements. The record intertwines haunting vocals with ominous electronic textures while retaining her signature ethereal lyricism. Lyrically,...
Fabiano Do Nascimento Blossoms on the Organic, Tender ‘Vila’
Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento releases his latest album, Vila, recorded with the 16‑piece Vittor Santos Orquestra. The record reimagines longtime favorites such as “O Tempo” and “Plateau” while delivering ten new compositions that fuse his carioca roots with lush...
Tara Clerkin Trio Detail New Album, ‘Somewhere Good’
The Bristol‑based Tara Clerkin Trio announced their new eight‑track album, Somewhere Good, slated for release on 5 June 2026. It follows their critically praised 2023 mini‑album On The Turning Ground and will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. A limited‑edition...
What Is Electronic Music?
An archival BBC video from 1969 revisits the birth of electronic music at the Radiophonic Workshop, the unit established in 1958 to produce sound effects and experimental compositions. The footage features interviews with pioneers like Daphne Oram, who demonstrate the hands‑on...