3 Groovy Indie Rock Bands With Under 500 Monthly Listeners
VICE spotlights three emerging indie rock acts—Cherry Sucker (302 monthly listeners), Post Sex High (104 listeners) and The Backroom Rumors (360 listeners)—all falling below the 500‑listener threshold on Spotify. Austin‑based Cherry Sucker debuted in 2024 with The Circles EP, delivering jangly guitars and psychedelic visuals. Tampa’s Post Sex High released its debut LP Bummer in February 2025, fusing ’80s new‑wave flair with modern pop‑rock energy. Houston trio The Backroom Rumors have issued three singles, drawing lyrical inspiration from Phoebe Bridgers while cultivating a messy, youthful guitar sound.
At 80, Yoshio Suzuki Keeps Chasing the Possibilities of Jazz
Yoshio Suzuki celebrated his 80th birthday with a live performance at Billboard Live Yokohama, leading his five‑member ensemble The Blend. The concert showcased a mix of seasoned veterans like tenor saxophonist Kosuke Mine and younger players, delivering both fiery improvisations...
Annalisa Stroppa Headlines ‘Carmen’ in Piacenza, Modena & Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will headline Bizet’s Carmen at three Italian regional houses—Modena’s Teatro Comunale (April 10‑12), Piacenza’s Teatro Municipale (April 17‑19) and Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri (April 24‑26). The engagement marks Stroppa’s first major tour of the title role, positioning her as a rising...
Rodrigo Carreto Joins Tiben Artists for General Management
Portuguese tenor Rodrigo Carreto has signed with Tiben Artists for general management, adding a high‑profile operatic talent to the agency’s roster. Carreto’s résumé includes performances at Teatro alla Scala, the BBC Proms, and Lisbon’s Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. This...
Bernes Perles Joins TACT Artists Management
Spanish soprano Berna Perles has joined TACT Artists Management and will be represented by Emanuele Destrini. Perles brings a distinguished performance record that includes leading roles at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu, Madrid's Teatro Real, and other major Spanish opera...
Sondra Radvanovsky Named Artistic Advisor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has appointed three‑time Grammy‑winning soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as Artistic Advisor for the next five seasons. In the role she will lead masterclasses, mentorship and career guidance at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center....
Sondra Radvanovsky, Leah Hawkins, Christian Van Horn, Gabriella Reyes, Federica Lombardi, Erin Morley Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-27 Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary works. Highlights include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the new opera Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, and a Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos production. Star...
Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 67. He rose from 1970s Bronx block parties to global cultural influence, most famously with the 1982 electro‑funk anthem "Planet Rock." Bambaataa’s career included film appearances, collaborations with James Brown,...
Out Now! Shapes Release Debut Album ‘Planet Android’ & Announce Spring Tour
Toronto‑based quartet Shapes has launched its debut album "Planet Android," a 10‑track record that fuses eclectic influences from Frank Zappa to Shania Twain. The release follows a series of high‑energy shows, including a notable performance at Syracuse’s Westcott Theatre alongside...
The Fiery Furnaces Book June 2026 Tour Dates
The experimental indie rock duo The Fiery Furnaces announced a nine‑date North American tour for June 2026, spanning cities from Somerville, MA to Minneapolis, MN. The run follows a European leg that began in April with shows in Paris, London,...
ANVIL's 70-Year-Old Frontman STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Rules Out Retirement: 'You Don't Retire From Music'
Steve “Lips” Kudlow, the 70‑year‑old frontman of Canadian metal icons Anvil, told Paulieflix that retirement isn’t an option for musicians who love their craft. He urged fans to see live shows while bands are still active, citing the finite nature...
Paul Hoffman Welcomes Andy Dunnigan At Solo Tour Opener Near Philadelphia
Paul Hoffman launched a five‑show solo tour at Ardmore Music Hall near Philadelphia, supported by Andy Dunnigan. Both artists swapped their usual instruments for acoustic guitars, delivering a 110‑minute set and a 30‑minute opener respectively. They joined for six collaborative songs,...
Brown Horse Talk Influences on New LP ‘Total Dive,’ Share “Comeback Loading” Video
UK indie‑country outfit Brown Horse is set to release its third studio album, Total Dive, on April 10 through Loose Music. Ahead of the launch, the band revealed the classic rock and Bruce Springsteen records that shaped the record’s sound. They also...
Zach Top Extends 2026 Cold Beer & Country Music Tour
Zach Top announced an extension of his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour into 2026, adding a slate of dates from April through August across the United States and Canada. The expanded itinerary features high‑profile support acts such as Lukas Nelson,...
Fan Poll: 5 Best Songs on Thursday’s Full Collapse
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Thursday’s seminal 2001 album Full Collapse, prompting Alt Press to run a fan poll of the record’s best tracks. Readers voted “Paris in Flames” as the top song, followed by “Cross Out the...
Vinnie Caruana Talks Influences Behind I Am The Avalanche’s New LP ‘The Horror Show’
I Am The Avalanche returns after a six‑year gap with their new LP, "The Horror Show," slated for release on April 10, 2026. Frontman Vinnie Caruana reveals the record draws from a blend of film soundtracks and personal narratives, shaping...
Trey Anastasio Adds Grand Rapids, Mich. Show to Acoustic Tour
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has added a Grand Rapids, Michigan stop to his acoustic tour, bringing the itinerary to 16 dates. The concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is slated for June 17, with a presale beginning April...
WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL: 'I Think The World Was A Better Place When We Started' Three Decades Ago
Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon Den Adel told Brazil’s 89 FM Rádio Rock that the world and music industry have deteriorated over the past three decades, despite new digital tools. She highlighted the shift from physical demos and albums to streaming platforms, YouTube, and rapid single...
Afrika Bambaataa Has Died, Aged 68
Hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died at 68 from cancer complications in Pennsylvania. He co‑founded the Universal Zulu Nation and helped fuse hip‑hop with electro, popularizing the Roland TR‑808 and tracks like “Planet Rock.” His career ended in 2013,...
Sam Barber Extends ‘The American Route Tour’ Through December
Sam Barber has extended his "American Route Tour" through December, adding high‑profile stops such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, and a rooftop venue at Pier 17 in New York. The expansion follows the April...
Opera Forward Festival 2026 Review: Theory Of Flames
Michel van der Aa’s sixth opera, “The Theory of Flames,” premiered at Amsterdam’s Opera Forward Festival 2026, marrying live singers with pre‑recorded video and electronic soundscapes. The libretto follows a film director’s obsession with a laboratory fire and a time‑travel...
Mitski Wonders What Happens ‘If I Leave’ On ‘Kimmel’
Mitski appeared as the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on April 9, 2026, performing her new track “If I Leave.” The song supports her latest album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, which dropped on February 27 via Dead Oceans. Mitski described the...
Agency Intel: How CAA’s Matt Galle And Mike Marquis Helped T-Pain Find New Audiences, One Festival At A Time
Creative Artists Agency’s Matt Galle and Mike Marquis have turned T‑Pain from a one‑off festival act into a headline‑touring powerhouse. By staging a step‑by‑step progression—from 500‑seat clubs in 2017 to sold‑out 5,000‑seat rooms, then to Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s 37,100 tickets...
Ingested, Bodybox Add Shows Alongside ‘Chaos & Carnage’ Tour
British deathcore outfit Ingested and Florida‑based Bodybox have announced three additional U.S. shows on May 9‑14, expanding their presence beyond the larger ‘Chaos & Carnage’ tour. The new dates—Lexington, Kentucky; Atlanta, Georgia; and Toledo, Ohio—run alongside a 20‑city trek headlined by...
Noah Kahan Goes Global On ‘The Great Divide Tour’
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan is extending "The Great Divide Tour" beyond North America to include arena dates across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The international leg kicks off with back‑to‑back shows in Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on September 25‑26 and...
American Lyric Theater to Present Double Bill at Symphony Space
American Lyric Theater will stage a double‑bill at New York’s Symphony Space on Saturday, May 16. The afternoon program features “Ofrenda,” a new work by composer Jorge Sosa and librettist John de los Santos that blends Día de los Muertos...
Former Emmerdale and Casualty Star Lands Major Role in "Spectacular" Adaptation of '80s Classic
British TV actress Chelsea Halfpenny, known for Emmerdale and Casualty, has been cast as Barbara Maitland in the West End production of Beetlejuice the Musical. The show, a Broadway transfer of Tim Burton’s 1988 film, opens at the Prince Edward...
Strings & Sol Unveils 2026 Lineup: Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Béla Fleck & More
Strings & Sol announced its 2026 edition, a four‑day bluegrass vacation in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, from Dec 9‑12 at the Sapphire Resort & Spa. The lineup features marquee acts such as Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad...
IRON MAIDEN Shares New Trailer For 'Burning Ambition' Documentary
Trafalgar Releasing unveiled a new trailer for the Iron Maiden documentary “Burning Ambition,” slated for a limited theatrical run beginning May 7, 2026. Directed by Malcolm Venville, the feature follows the band’s five‑decade career and includes on‑camera reflections from Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D. The...
What’s Going on with Katseye? Manon Bannerman’s Coachella No-Show Explained
Katseye, the HYBE‑Geffen K‑pop‑inspired girl group, will perform at Coachella without member Manon Bannerman, who has been on a health‑related hiatus since February. The boycott movement, led by fans called “Eyekons,” demands transparency from the joint venture (HxG) about her prolonged...
Conjurer Uploaded a Live Video for “The Searing Glow”
Conjurer has dropped a live video of “The Searing Glow,” captured at their sold‑out headlining show at London’s The Underworld. The band cites the performance as one of the last milestones before a massive 2026 tour. The upcoming itinerary stretches...
The 63rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Lineup to Feature Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush, Mary Gauthier and More
The Philadelphia Folk Festival announced its 2026 lineup, marking the event's 63rd edition. It will run three days, August 14‑16, at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, about 30 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Headliners include Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush,...
The California Honeydrops Map 2026 Fall Tour Dates
The California Honeydrops announced their Sweet Like That Fall Tour, covering 12 shows from September 25 to October 11, 2026, across the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast. The tour follows the 2025 release of their album Redwood Highway and two 2026 singles, "365 Flavors"...
DAVE MUSTAINE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Have A Band, You've Gotta Look At The Performers In The Band'
Dave Mustaine told Brazil’s 92.5 Kiss FM that emerging bands should surround themselves with skilled musicians, not friends, and build a professional support team that includes a manager, attorney, and accountant. He also stresses the importance of staying in school...
Gov’t Mule Resuscitate a Blues Standard in Nashville
Gov’t Mule delivered a two‑set performance at Nashville’s Brown County Music Center, introducing 11 songs that had never been played live on the 2026 Spring Tour. The setlist featured fan favorites and a rare cover of Leroy Carr’s “Blues Before...
VOIVOD's MICHEL "AWAY" LANGEVIN Has A Theory About Why Thrash Metal Popularity Keeps Growing
Voivod drummer Michel "Away" Langevin says thrash metal’s surge stems from enduring global crises, not a cultural renaissance. The band now attracts larger, younger crowds at festivals alongside peers like Testament and Exodus, especially in South America. Their lyrics, rooted...
Skaņu Mežs Adds Smerz and More to 2026 Lineup
Skaņu Mežs announced a second wave of performers for its 2026 edition, adding Norwegian duo Smerz, Ship Sket, Lithuanian sound artist Augustė Vickunaitė, and free‑jazz veteran Joe McPhee with his trio. The festival returns to Riga’s Hanzas Perons venue for a...
Cory Wong and Devon Gilfillian Appear on New Episode of ‘Live From Relix’
Cory Wong appeared on the rebooted Live from Relix series, performing songs from his new album Lost In The Wonder and a Bill Withers cover. He was joined by Devon Gilfillian, a collaborator on the album who is set to...
Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin Star Given Plaque
Robert Plant, the legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin, visited Spillers Records in Cardiff on Record Store Day 2026 and was honored with a “record store legend” plaque. The 77‑year‑old described the world’s oldest record shop as “hallowed territory” and reflected...
The Maine Break Down Every Album in Their Catalog
The Maine partnered with AltPress for an exhaustive album‑by‑album interview, spanning their debut *Can’t Stop Won’t Stop* (2008) through the forthcoming *Joy Next Door* (2026). Band members recount early studio constraints, label‑driven shifts on *Black & White*, and a return...
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD Announces Field Of Vision 2026 Feat. JELLO BIAFRA, BLOOD INCANTATION & More
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced the third annual Field Of Vision festival, scheduled for August 14‑16, 2026 at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, Colorado. The Australian psych‑rock collective will headline each day, anchoring a diverse bill that spans metal, experimental, and...
KLOF No. 80 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
KLOF No. 80, a Mixcloud mixtape curated by Folk Radio UK, blends fresh releases with deep‑cut archival tracks. It introduces new songs from Juni Habel’s album Evergreen In Your Mind, Goblin Band, and Natalie Wildgoose’s upcoming EP Rural Hours, while also revisiting...
Coachella 2026 Live: How to Watch the Festival for Free and Who's Performing
Coachella 2026 sold out in just two days, drawing an estimated 125,000 fans per day across two weekends in early April. Headliners include pop star Sabrina Carpenter, pop‑R&B icon Justin Bieber, reggaeton trailblazer Karol G and rapper Young Thug, with a diverse...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Unveils May Musical Guests: Paul McCartney, Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo
Saturday Night Live announced its May 2024 lineup, featuring Olivia Rodrigo as both host and musical guest on May 2, Matt Damon hosting on May 9 with Noah Kahan performing, and a season‑51 finale on May 16 starring Will Ferrell alongside Sir Paul...
Abul Mogard and Rafael Anton Irisarri Reveal Collaborative LP, ‘Where Light Pauses In The Silence Of The Sun’
Ambient composers Abul Mogard and Rafael Anton Irisarri announce their second collaborative LP, “Where Light Pauses In The Silence Of The Sun,” set for release on June 26, 2026 via Black Knoll Editions. The six‑track record emerged from a three‑day Berlin residency...
Black Tusk Announce EP ‘Systems of Solitude’, New Single “Crushed By The Weight” Out Now
Black Tusk announced a three‑song EP titled *Systems of Solitude* slated for release in the coming months, debuting today with the single “Crushed By The Weight.” The track delivers the band’s trademark sludge‑metal intensity and politically charged lyrics. Simultaneously, the...
The Best Albums From Progressive Rock's Iconic Artists
The article curates the definitive album for each of prog rock’s 15 biggest artists, ranging from early pioneers like The Moody Blues and King Crimson to later innovators such as Tool. It highlights landmark records such as ‘Tago Mago’, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Close...
Video Premiere: Ashen Horde – “Void in the Ash”
Ashen Horde, a progressive black‑metal outfit, dropped a new video for “Void in the Ash,” the lead single from their upcoming album *The Harvest* slated for May 1, 2026. The track mixes grunge‑style vocal harmonies with bursts of traditional black‑metal intensity, while...
My New Band Believe (Ex Black Midi) Adds More Tour Dates; New Album Out This Week
Former black midi guitarist Cameron Picton’s new project My New Band Believe drops its debut album this week on Rough Trade. The band has expanded its North American spring tour, opening in Brooklyn on May 28 and adding dates through...
Lip Critic’s “Talon” Navigates Digital Hell
Lip Critic has dropped the single “Talon” from its forthcoming concept album Theft World, a track that dramatizes the numbness of scrolling through violent digital content. The album’s narrative was sparked by vocalist Bret Kaser’s experience of having his identity...