O’Flynn Shares New Track ‘Kelsier’
British electronic producer O'Flynn is set to release his third album, Kairos, on July 17, 2024, with the new single “Kelsier” leading the rollout. The track, originally sketched during a tour with Bonobo, has been in the works for three years and showcases his signature weighted digitalism. O'Flynn describes Kairos as a personal snapshot, blending family moments, road experiences, and genre‑spanning influences. The album’s 15‑track lineup reflects a nuanced evolution from his debut Aletheia.
Anna Calvi, Adam Buxton, Carlos Alomar and More Lead ‘Bowie Night’ Events at London’s Lightroom for ‘You’re Not Alone’
London’s immersive venue Lightroom will host a six‑month "Bowie Nights" program alongside its "David Bowie: You’re Not Alone" exhibition, running from May to September. The series features talks, panels and performances by artists such as graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook, musicians...
Jasmín Leans In To Darkness On Club Heater ‘It’s Girls Night’
Dutch‑Argentinian producer Jasmín, known for her debut EP on Hessle Audio, is preparing a two‑track release on Fabric Originals. The full release is slated for May 8, with the lead track “It’s Girls Night” already streaming. She describes the new material...
Momo Boyd Releases Debut EP ‘Miss Michigan’ After Breakout Moment
Momo Boyd, known from Infinity Song, launches her solo debut EP *Miss Michigan* after a breakout appearance on the viral series “Good Flirts” with Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar. The five‑track record blends Detroit‑rooted memories with personal themes of identity, growth, and...
DJ Khaled Enlists Future and Lil Baby for Explosive “One of Them” Single
DJ Khaled released the new single “One of Them” featuring Future and Lil Baby. The track, built on an eerie piano loop and hard‑hitting production, showcases Future’s trap style and Lil Baby’s sharp lyricism. Its high‑energy video, likened to a...
ATREYU Shares New Single 'Children Of Light' Featuring MAX CAVALERA
ATREYU has dropped the single “Children Of Light,” featuring metal legend Max Cavalera, as a preview for their upcoming album The End Is Not The End, arriving on April 24 via Spinefarm. The band describes the record as their heaviest and...
Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist JEFFREY NOTHING Announces First Tour In Eight Years; New Album '202SICK' To Arrive In The Fall
Jeffrey Nothing, co‑founder and former vocalist of Mushroomhead, announced his first solo tour in eight years, kicking off on July 25, 2026 and running through August 26 across the U.S. The tour will feature October Noir for the opening week...
"On Our First Tour One of the Venues Burned Down, and the Cops Would Shut Things Down." Police Raids, Venue...
Converge, the Massachusetts‑born metalcore pioneers, have spent three and a half decades pushing the limits of hardcore with abrasive riffs, visceral vocals and relentless experimentation. Their 2001 landmark album *Jane Doe* redefined the genre, inspiring a wave of bands across...
3 Rock Frontmen Who Changed the Definition of “Cool”
Rock frontmen Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain, and David Bowie each redefined what it meant to “cool” in their respective eras. Mercury’s theatrical flair and powerful vocals broke gender norms and paved the way for LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream music. Cobain’s...
The Rise of Rico Ace in 5 Tracks
UK rap duo EsDeeKid and newcomer Rico Ace emerged as 2025 breakout stars, with Ace distinguishing himself by sticking to straight rap amid a melodic‑driven scene. His debut album *Blackjack* leans heavily on classic rap wordplay, while tracks like “Skatti”...
Norah Jones Revisits “Come Away With Me” Live From Apple Music Studios
Norah Jones returned to her breakout hit “Come Away With Me” for a live performance at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles. The intimate set, part of Apple’s “Live From Apple Music Studios” series, highlighted the song’s origins and its...
Everything Happens For A Reason: Ava Joe’s Life Philosophies
British singer‑songwriter Ava Joe, known for candid lyrics and genre‑blending pop, has released her sophomore EP “Big Beautiful Mess”. The record expands on themes of freedom, heartbreak and self‑discovery, drawing from influences ranging from Lady Gaga to Radiohead. Since her debut...
The Rolling Stones Are Releasing a New Song Tomorrow, but Under a Fake Name
The Rolling Stones will issue their new single “Rough and Twisted” on April 11 as a vinyl‑only white‑label record, credited to the secret moniker The Cockroaches. The track won’t appear on streaming services, forcing collectors to seek the physical release. Posters...
SEVENDUST Announces November/December 2026 European Tour
Grammy‑nominated metal band SEVENDUST announced a 15‑date European headlining tour running from November 25, 2026 in Hamburg to December 15 in London. The tour supports their upcoming fifteenth studio album “One,” slated for release on May 1, 2026 via Napalm Records. General ticket...
Why Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” Makes the Woman Who Wrote It “Cringe”
Aerosmith’s 1998 power ballad “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” propelled by Diane Warren’s songwriting, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a staple at weddings and proms. Despite its commercial triumph, Warren told The Telegraph in 2026 that the song’s...
Charlie Vaughan Releases Hazy New Single ‘Don’t Wanna Drive’
English singer‑songwriter Charlie Vaughan has released his new single “Don’t Wanna Drive.” The track blends hazy indie pop melodies with a catchy chorus, reflecting a stripped‑down, dreamy approach. Vaughan, who recently opened for The Backseat Lovers and Hamilton Leithauser on...
YES Announces 24th Studio Album 'Aurora', Shares Title Track
Progressive rock pioneers Yes announced their 24th studio album, Aurora, set for a June 12 release via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. Produced by guitarist Steve Howe, the record features the current lineup—Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen—and mixes...
Preston Pablo’s ‘Selfish’ Works With Intention
Canadian singer‑songwriter Preston Pablo has dropped his new single “Selfish,” a bass‑driven track that showcases his focus on melody and intentional production. The song follows a series of viral moments that have raised his profile on streaming platforms. Pablo describes...
Pictish Trail’s ‘Life Slime’ Is A Curious Account Of Personal Evolution
Scottish singer‑songwriter Pictish Trail has released his new album “Life Slime” on Fire Records/Lost Map. The record leans into psych‑pop influences, channeling The Beta Band’s adolescent energy while chronicling a personal evolution from a breakup to fresh starts. Produced by...
Hip-Hop Enters 9 Months Without Hot 100 Top 10 Song Since Drake’s ‘What Did I Miss’
Hip‑hop has gone nine straight months without a Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 entry, the last being Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” in July 2025. While chart presence has faded, streaming remains robust; Drake alone amassed 5 billion Spotify streams in 2026, reaching that...
DJ Akademiks Criticizes State of Hip-Hop Without Drake Hits, Questions Kendrick’s Run
DJ Akademiks argues that streaming has turned hip‑hop into background noise, eroding the excitement that once surrounded major releases. He criticizes Kendrick Lamar’s “woke” influence, claiming it has dampened the genre’s party vibe, and alleges that Kendrick’s team manipulates online...
AZ Announces ‘Doe Or Die III’ Via Mass Appeal, Shares New Single “So High”
AZ announced his third installment in the iconic *Doe Or Die* series, *Doe Or Die III*, set for release on May 8, 2026 through Mass Appeal. To mark the launch, he dropped the lead single “So High” featuring MuMu Fresh, now available...
Alabama Shakes Unleash Timely Single ‘American Dream’
Alabama Shakes have dropped a new single titled “American Dream,” a gritty, socially‑charged track that tackles U.S. economic and health crises. Frontwoman Brittany Howard delivers a raw vocal over a brooding bass line, framing the song as a snapshot of...
WARGASM Release New Album ‘Live In London 2025’
British rock duo WARGASM has issued a live album titled “Live In London 2025,” recorded during a phone‑free performance at London’s Outernet in September 2025. The release showcases the band’s high‑octane riffs and crowd‑driven energy, positioning the record as a...
4 Songs John Lennon Wrote For Ringo Starr After The Beatles
After the Beatles broke up, John Lennon contributed four songs to Ringo Starr’s solo catalog, spanning three albums from 1973 to 1976. The tracks – “I’m the Greatest,” “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna,” its reprise, and “Cookin’ (In the...
A Funky Drummer, a Wayward Singer, and Two Durans on Holiday: How The Power Station Crafted Their Biggest Hit
In 1984, Duran Duran members Andy and John Taylor teamed with Chic drummer Tony Thompson and solo star Robert Palmer to create the supergroup The Power Station. Their debut single “Some Like It Hot,” built around Thompson’s thunderous drumming, reached...
Foo Fighters Unveil Thrashing New Track ‘Of All People’
Foo Fighters have released a new single, “Of All People,” as a preview of their upcoming album *Your Favorite Toy*. The track showcases aggressive, caustic riffs while retaining a dance‑floor hook, highlighting Dave Grohl’s confrontational vocal style. The album drops...
Labrinth Not Involved in Euphoria's Third Season
HBO confirmed that Labrinth will not provide music for the third season of *Euphoria* after the London singer‑producer posted a scathing Instagram message criticizing the network and Columbia Records. The show will instead rely on Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer, who was announced...
Marmozets Share Dazzling New Track ‘Cut Back’
British alt‑rock band Marmozets released the synth‑laden single “Cut Back” from their forthcoming album “CO. WAR. DICE.” The track blends 1980s dance‑floor aesthetics with the band’s signature edge, marking a fresh direction eight years after their last record. The album drops on...
Jim Moray – Gallants
Jim Moray’s eighth solo album, Gallants, arrives as his first collection of new material since 2019’s The Outlander. The record weaves centuries‑old ballads with synth‑driven minimalism, orchestral flourishes, and experimental chamber textures, showcasing Moray’s lifelong tension between tradition and modernity....
Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Album ‘Lose Your Self’
Enter Shikari unexpectedly released their ninth studio album, “Lose Your Self,” during an intimate Manchester show on April 9, marking the 20‑year anniversary of their performance at Satan’s Hollow. The band eschewed traditional promotion, offering no singles or pre‑release hype, and...
Protoje, One of Reggae’s Premier Ambassadors, Doubles Down on His Roots
Jamaican reggae stalwart Protoje has dropped his seventh studio album, “The Art of Acceptance,” featuring collaborations with Damian and Stephen Marley. The release coincided with the third Lost in Time festival in Kingston, where Grammy‑nominated acts Lila Iké, Jesse Royal and Mortimer...
Holly Humberstone Builds Her Own Fairytale in a Cruel World
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone releases her sophomore album "Cruel World" on April 10, 2026, offering a synth‑driven, optimistic escape from the bleakness of her debut. Drawing on childhood fairy‑tale obsessions and influences from Radiohead to Prince, she crafted roughly 25...
Reissue of the Week: Scritti Politti’s Songs To Remember
Scritti Politti’s 1982 debut *Songs To Remember* has been reissued with a high‑fidelity remaster, spotlighting Green Gartside’s transition from avant‑garde dub‑pop to polished New Pop. The nine‑track LP fuses reggae, jazz, Brit‑funk and early hip‑hop, embodying a manifesto for pop perfection...
Watch Gorillaz Team Up With Sparks To Perform ‘The Happy Dictator’ on ‘Kimmel’
Gorillaz teamed with Sparks to perform “The Happy Dictator” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, promoting their new album *The Mountain*. The record, released Feb. 27 on the Kong label, features a different guest artist on every track, ranging from hip‑hop to Indian classical musicians....
Yasmin Williams Shares Original Score for Documentary ‘Saving Etting Street’
Yasmin Williams has released the original score for the documentary “Saving Etting Street,” which debuted at DOC NYC 2025. The soundtrack, featuring acoustic and 12‑string guitars, piano, kora, synths and upright bass, is now streaming on Bandcamp. The film follows...
Kehlani Taps Missy Elliott for Collaborative Single ‘Back and Forth’
Kehlani has dropped the R&B‑infused single “Back and Forth,” featuring hip‑hop legend Missy Elliott. The track serves as the lead‑off for her self‑titled fifth album, scheduled for release on April 24 through Atlantic Records. Kehlani timed the album launch to coincide...
Sareban Explores Kurdish Rhythmic Traditions on New Single Ayrılık
Worlds Within Worlds, the Sydney‑based label known for Eastern classical releases, has signed Swiss‑born Afghan rubabist Mathieu Clavel’s project Sareban. The label unveiled "Ayrılık," the second single from his debut album Echoes in the Weave, slated for May 8. The track spotlights...
BTS Bring the Hits, Brave Torrents of Rain at Tour Kickoff
BTS launched the Arirang stadium tour at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, performing to roughly 40,000 fans despite torrential rain. The setlist covered most of the new Arirang album alongside signature hits, with elaborate pyrotechnics, lasers and rain‑proof staging. Fans braved...
Roger Waters Fired His Son. Now He’s Looking for a Singer to Front Son’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Roger Waters publicly fired his son Harry from his touring band in 2023, a move that sparked media attention. Harry has since assembled a Pink Floyd tribute act called Legacy, which will showcase the band’s classic era and Waters’ solo...
Melvins & Napalm Death – Savage Imperial Death March
The Melvins and Napalm Death have released a joint album, Savage Imperial Death March, reuniting the 2016 tour lineup of both bands. The record fuses the Melvins’ sludge‑rock heaviness with Napalm Death’s grind‑core aggression, punctuated by tongue‑in‑cheek vocal moments and unexpected...
FISHER’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival Postponed: ‘I’m Really Bummed’
The 2026 edition of Fisher’s OUT 2 LUNCH Festival has been postponed after TEG Live cited a severe diesel shortage linked to Iran‑related fuel import disruptions and a broader cost‑of‑living crisis. Australia imports roughly 90% of its fuel, and the...
Radio Free Alice Cover Usher for Like a Version
Australian indie band Radio Free Alice delivered a gritty, guitar‑driven version of Usher’s 2010 hit “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” for Triple J’s iconic Like a Version segment. The reinterpretation swaps glossy dance‑pop production for post‑punk edges, reflecting the group’s signature sound. The band recently...
My New Band Believe
Former Black Midi bassist Cameron Picton releases his solo debut, *My New Band Believe*, a sprawling album that fuses baroque melodies, chamber‑punk arrangements, and singer‑songwriter lyricism. The record was recorded in 29 days across 11 studios and features 22 musicians,...
Coachella Friday Livestream: Sabrina Carpenter, The Xx, KATSEYE & More
Coachella 2026 opened on Friday, April 10, with a full‑day livestream across YouTube and the festival app. Headliners included Sabrina Carpenter, who billed her set as her most ambitious ever, and Anyma debuting the new Æden show. The xx returned...
Arianna Zukerman & Heather Johnson to Headline Nova Linea Musica’s ‘L’dor V’dor’
Nova Linea Musica will stage “L’dor v’dor” on May 6, 2026 at Chicago’s Guarneri Hall, featuring soprano Arianna Zukerman, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, and pianist Jason Wirth. The concert spotlights the legacy of Jewish‑American composers through a program that includes a...
Anitta and Shakira Unite on New Song “Choka Choka”: Stream
Anitta released a new bilingual collaboration with Shakira titled “Choka Choka” ahead of her Saturday Night Live appearance. The track features Anitta singing in Spanish and Shakira in Portuguese, emphasizing a narrative of non‑conformist female empowerment. “Choka Choka” will appear...
Purity Ring Announce First Australian Headline Shows in a Decade
Canadian electronic pop duo Purity Ring will headline their first Australian shows in a decade, performing at Sydney’s Metro Theatre, Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre, and festival slots in Brisbane and Hobart in June 2026. The tour coincides with the release of...
3% Return with Powerful New Single ‘Welcome 2 Country’
Australian Indigenous collective 3% released the single “Welcome 2 Country” on April 10 via Believe, confronting the modern practice of Welcome to Country ceremonies. The track pairs Nooky and Dallas’s incisive rap verses with guest vocalist Mi‑kaisha’s gospel‑infused chorus, backed by...
Melanie C Shares Club-Ready Anthem ‘Attitude’ Ahead of ‘Sweat’ Album Release
Melanie C released the club‑ready single “Attitude” on April 10, a preview of her forthcoming ninth studio album Sweat, which drops on May 1 via Virgin Music Group. The track channels the confidence and rave‑era energy that defines the album’s dance‑floor focus. Sweat...