Welcome To Rockville Reveal Set Times For 2026 Festival
Welcome To Rockville’s 15th‑anniversary festival will run May 7‑10, 2026 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The four‑day event features headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance and Bring Me Horizon, alongside a diverse roster that includes Turnstile, Parkway Drive, A Day To Remember and more. Rare appearances from The Ready Set and Coal Chamber add extra draw, while local acts Not Enough Space and Magnolia Park round out the lineup. Tickets are on sale now through the festival’s official website.
‘Beef’ Season 2 Soundtrack Featuring Music From Finneas to Release With Premiere
Finneas, the Grammy‑ and Oscar‑winning composer, scored the entire soundtrack for Netflix’s Beef Season 2, debuting the lead single “Vicious Thoughts” ahead of the album. A24 Music announced the soundtrack will drop on April 16, the same day the eight‑episode season premieres on...
Billy Strings Debuts New Original “Just A Rambler,” Jarrod Walker Shares His Own “Nighthawk” On Night Four of Spring Tour
Billy Strings opened his April 8 Tampa show by debuting the original song “Just A Rambler,” signaling fresh material for his forthcoming album. The set also marked the first performance of Bill Monroe’s “The Gold Rush” since August 2024, ending a 121‑show...
KHEMMIS Announces Self-Titled Album, Streams First Single & Announces North American Tour Dates
Denver doom‑metal veterans Khemmis announced their self‑titled fifth album, set for release on June 12 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band streamed the opening track “Invocation of the Dreamer,” accompanied by a video directed by Frank Guerra. A North American...
Après La Révolution: The Sound of the ’70s French Underground
The May 1968 Paris riots ignited France’s first avant‑garde music movement, shifting away from polished yé‑yé pop toward raw, politically charged experimentation. Student‑occupied venues birthed bands like Red Noise, Maajun and Komintern, whose one‑day recordings and confrontational shows provoked police crackdowns....
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson & Chris Stapleton Lead ACM Awards Nominations
The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 61st ceremony, set to stream live on Prime Video and Amazon Music platforms on May 17. Female artists dominate the field, with Megan Moroney leading at nine nominations and Miranda Lambert...
KENNY HICKEY Can See TYPE O NEGATIVE Doing "Maybe A Dozen Tribute Shows Or Something"
Former Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey said he and drummer Johnny Kelly are willing to stage a tribute concert series for late frontman Peter Steele, potentially a dozen shows with guest singers. Keyboardist Josh Silver remains reluctant, citing personal commitments...
Gruene Hall Unveils Loaded Lineup for New “Still Rammin’ Fest”
Gruene Hall announced the Still Ramblin’ Fest, a one‑day country and roots music showcase set for May 17, with proceeds benefiting Austin’s SIMS Foundation. The lineup includes ten emerging Texas artists, from Vincent Neil Emerson to Shelby Stone, performing in the...
Jack White Announces North American Tour (Show W/ Angine De Poitrine Included)
Jack White announced an extensive North American tour that kicks off with two intimate shows at Brooklyn's Paramount Theatre on July 11‑12 and runs through November, hitting major markets from Washington, D.C., to Miami. The dates follow the release of...
Brown Horse’s Total Dive Reviewed: A Bleak, Blazing Ride Through Doom and Distortion
Brown Horse’s third album, Total Dive, delivers a bleak, distortion‑laden journey through doom‑filled lyrics and aggressive guitar work. The record abandons the brighter folk‑rock of their debut Reservoir for a heavier, post‑Americana sound that aligns with the emerging "independent country"...
ENTHEOS & CRYSTAL LAKE Announce Shows Around JINJER North American Tour
Progressive metal band Entheos has been confirmed as a support act for Ukrainian metal group Jinjer’s North American tour. The tour kicks off on June 5 in Ottawa and runs through July 24 in Las Vegas, hitting more than 30 venues across the...
LIDO Festival Has Rescheduled Their Maribou State Show to August, and Cancelled CMAT and Bombay Bicycle Club's Dates
LIDO Festival has moved the only remaining show – Maribou State and its support bill – to 31 August, while cancelling the June 12 and June 14 dates that were to feature CMAT, Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etten, Bombay Bicycle...
TuneCore Partners with RoyFi to Offer Royalty Advances to Indie Artists
TuneCore, the Believe‑owned digital distributor, has launched TuneCore Direct Advance in partnership with fintech firm RoyFi, allowing independent artists to obtain cash advances against future streaming royalties. The program offers a flat‑fee financing model with repayment drawn automatically from royalty...
ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat, a New York‑based super‑group of four seasoned singer‑songwriters, released a retro‑70s folk‑rock album that leans heavily on nostalgic soundscapes. The record, titled “Cat Out Of Hell,” showcases the band’s penchant for cat‑mask imagery and self‑deprecating humor about their limited...
Angine De Poitrine Albums Now Available on Vinyl
French‑Canadian microtonal math‑rock duo Angine de Poitrine released their second album, Vol. 2, last week and announced a joint US vinyl and CD launch for both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on June 12 via ATO Records. Their self‑released debut sold out five Canadian...
K-Pop Supergroup BTS Kick Off World Tour in South Korea After 4-Year Hiatus
BTS launched its long‑awaited world tour in Goyang, South Korea, drawing over 40,000 fans despite rain. The seven‑member supergroup performed songs from their back catalogue and the newly released album *ARIRANG*, their first record since completing mandatory military service. The...
The Mars Volta Reveal U.S. Tour Dates for This September
The Mars Volta announced a nine‑date U.S. tour for September 2026, kicking off in Ventura, California on September 8 and wrapping with a performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky on September 20. The itinerary includes a single‑night opening...
Radiohead Unveil ‘Kid A Mnesia’ Touring Audiovisual Installation
British rock group Radiohead announced a touring audiovisual installation titled Motion Picture House, built around their 2021 Kid A Mnesia reissue. The 75‑minute experience will premiere in a 17,000‑square‑foot underground bunker at Coachella and then travel to venues in Brooklyn,...
Vilen Announces Restart India Tour 2026
Pop artist Vilen has unveiled a 10‑city Restart India Tour that runs from April 26 to May 30, 2026, kicking off in Jaipur and concluding in Delhi NCR. The itinerary includes major markets such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, with tickets already...
It’s Hip to Be Squarepusher
Electronic veteran Tom Jenkinson, known as Squarepusher, has issued *Kammerkonzert*, his first album to foreground a chamber‑music aesthetic. The record pairs digitally‑triggered strings, woodwinds and vibraphone with live drums, creating a hybrid of modernist classical textures and his trademark breakbeat...
Ashley Monroe Pens a Love/Hate Letter to Music City
Ashley Monroe’s new album "Dear Nashville" is a concept record that frames her 23‑year relationship with Music City as a love‑hate letter. The eight‑track project, co‑written with prolific songwriter Luke Laird, oscillates between tender admiration and sharp criticism of the...
Emma Harner’s Debut ‘Evening Star’ Is Remarkable
Emma Harner’s debut album Evening Star arrives after her breakout 2025 EP and sold‑out tours, establishing her as a leading voice in modern folk and math‑rock. She wrote, performed and recorded every instrument, with Grammy‑nominated producer Jamie Mefford adding atmospheric...
The Sylvie Courvoisier Trio Balance All the Elements
Swiss‑American pianist Sylvie Courvoisier’s trio—bassist Drew Gress and drummer Kenny Wolleson—has issued *Éclats*, a live album recorded on their 2025 European tour. The set showcases the group’s 13‑year partnership, weaving tight composed motifs with expansive free improvisation across tracks like...
Marc Valentine Goes Full Britpop with Muscular Confidence
Marc Valentine’s debut album Uncommon Side Effects delivers a Britpop‑style surge reminiscent of mid‑90s UK rock, pairing jangly guitars, soaring choruses, and tight rhythm sections. The record leans heavily on British cultural references, from nods to Paul McCartney to a Eurovision‑inspired track,...
Soft Machine at 60: Full Circle for the Canterbury Scene’s Ever-Evolving Originals
Soft Machine, the seminal Canterbury‑scene band, marks its 60th anniversary with the release of *Thirteen*, an album that fuses material from every era of the group’s six‑decade history. The record features a resurrected glissando‑guitar loop recorded by co‑founder Daevid Allen...
How Ocesa Set the Stage for The Xx’s Comeback
The English indie trio The xx ended an eight‑year touring hiatus with three sold‑out shows at Mexico City’s 8,000‑seat Pepsi Center, a move orchestrated by promoter OCESA. The concerts, which sold all 24,000 tickets within a month, served as a...
Blondie on the Making of “Heart Of Glass”
Blondie’s 1978 single “Heart of Glass” was produced by Mike Chapman after the band dismissed Phil Spector and briefly considered George Martin and ABBA’s Benny Andersson. Drawing on Kraftwerk‑style synths and Giorgio Moroder’s disco rhythms, the track was rebuilt from a three‑year‑old demo...
Makeshift Art Bar Have Signed to Heist or Hit and Shared ‘Chocolate’ From New EP ‘Marionette’
Belfast‑based indie quartet Makeshift Art Bar has signed a deal with London label Heist or Hit and released the lead single “Chocolate” from their forthcoming EP “Marionette,” slated for June 26, 2026. The track delves into the paradox of loneliness, a theme...
My New Band Believe Review – Beautiful Ideas Burst From Ex-Black Midi Man’s Lovable Debut Album
Cameron Picton, former Black Midi bassist, has issued his first solo record, My New Band Believe, an eight‑track acoustic collection recorded with veteran drummer Steve Noble and a cadre of improvisational musicians. The album abandons Black Midi’s maximalist, genre‑hopping chaos...
Félicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou – Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems
Félicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou released Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems on April 10, 2026 via RVNG Intl. The album weaves ambient soundscapes, field recordings and bilingual spoken‑word passages into a cinematic narrative that culminates in the brooding final track “Scorpio Purple Skies.” Drawing...
Modern Woman Have Dropped ‘Johnny’s Dreamworld’, a New Single About Getting Lost in Your Own Head
London art‑rock collective Modern Woman released the single “Johnny’s Dreamworld,” the opening track of their debut album of the same name, slated for a May 1 launch on One Little Independent Records. The song delves into the experience of getting lost...
Ho99o9 Have Shared a Video for ‘OK, I’m Reloaded’, One of the “Meanest and Unapologetic” Tracks From Their New Album
Ho99o9 released a new video for the track “OK, I’m Reloaded,” one of the most aggressive songs on their third album Tomorrow We Escape, issued via 999 Deathkult/Last Gang. The duo says the song pays homage to the film Carlito’s Way...
Militarie Gun Have Dropped Their New ‘Kick’ Video, Filmed in Parks, Taxis and Gyms Across the UK
Militarie Gun has unveiled a new music video for “Kick,” a single from their sophomore album God Save The Gun released on Loma Vista Recordings. Directed by Manuel Casanova, the clip stitches together scenes shot in UK parks, gyms and taxi cabs with sweaty live...
K-Pop Conquered Coachella. Now It's Bini's Turn to Show Off the Philippines
Filipina girl group Bini will become the first act from the Philippines to perform at Coachella, taking the Mojave stage on Friday at 4:15 p.m. The eight‑member ensemble, already a pan‑Asian pop sensation, is leveraging the festival’s global platform to showcase...
Get To Know… Blossom Caldarone
Blossom Caldarone, the classically trained cellist known for her work with English Teacher, has released her solo EP "Might Smash A Window." The six‑track record showcases diaristic, witty lyrics paired with bright keyboards and cinematic strings, delivering modern‑city love stories...
Lucia & The Best Boys, Factory Floor & More Join Lineup for Sheffield’s Get Together Festival
Sheffield’s Get Together festival has released its full lineup for the sixth edition, scheduled for Saturday 16 May 2026 on Kelham Island and Neepsend. Co‑headliners The Horrors and Fat Dog are joined by new acts including Lucia & The Best Boys,...
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The article spotlights five freshly released classical albums, beginning with Raphaël Pichon’s new recording of Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’ performed by the Pygmalion ensemble, and the Anzû Quartet’s rendition of Messiaen’s ‘Quartet for the End of Time.’ Both projects are highlighted for their...
Kinetic Energy: Seismo by Upsammy & Valentina Magaletti
Upsammy and UK drummer Valentina Magaletti released *Seismo*, an eight‑track album born from a commission by Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. The record fuses live mallet percussion with synthesized beats, creating a soundscape that shifts between club energy and ambient textures. Recorded in situ,...
Gorillaz Announce India Debut in January 2027
Gorillaz announced their first-ever Indian performances for January 2027, with shows scheduled in Bengaluru on Jan 23 and Mumbai on Jan 27. The concerts will feature material from their newly released India‑inspired ninth album, The Mountain, which was recorded with local musicians....
The Itch – ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ Review: Decadent, Freewheeling Party Underpinned by Genuine Humanity
British duo The Itch released their debut album ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ on April 10, 2026 via Fiction Records and I OH YOU. The record fuses nu‑rave, britpop, electro‑punk and art‑rock across ten tracks that oscillate between club...
Watch Robert Plant Revisit Led Zeppelin’s ‘Ramble On’ on ‘Colbert’
Robert Plant and his backing band Saving Grace appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform a stripped‑down version of Led Zeppelin’s 1969 classic “Ramble On.” The rendition featured an accordion and a theatrical vocal delivery, underscoring the...
Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin Classic on ‘Late Show’: Watch
Robert Plant appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 8, performing Martha Scanlan’s folk cover “Higher Rock” with his new band Saving Grace and later delivering a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s classic “Ramble On.” The performance highlighted...
Hybe India’s Girl Group Auditions Expand to Five International Cities
Hybe India announced a nationwide audition tour to form its first Indian girl group, adding five international cities to the schedule. The auditions will run from early May through late July across ten Indian metros and will also be held...
Memorials – All Clouds Bring Not Rain
Memorials, the British duo formed by former Electrelane and Wire members, releases its second album *All Clouds Bring Not Rain*. The record fuses post‑punk, krautrock, and spiritual jazz, delivering cinematic soundscapes anchored by Verity Susman's warm, folk‑adjacent vocals. Critics note the...
“It Was the First Keyboard Solo I’d Heard on the Radio for a Very Long Time”: The Marillion Song that...
Adam Wakeman, son of Yes legend Rick Wakeman, chose Marillion’s Mark Kelly as his favorite progressive‑rock keyboardist, highlighting the 1987 track “Incommunicado” as a prime example of Kelly’s genius. He praised Kelly’s ability to deliver melodic, memorable solos without over‑playing,...
Concrète Waves
*Concrète Waves* is a 90‑minute live album that pairs Buchla pioneer Suzanne Ciani with lo‑fi techno producer Actress (Darren Cunningham). The recordings come from two 2025 concerts in London and Barcelona, showcasing improvised, non‑quantized performances that blend Ciani’s analog Buchla textures with Cunningham’s...
METLASR
METLASR is the latest album from experimental composer Tyler Friedman, a veteran of microtonal, sequencer‑heavy music. The seven long tracks were built by feeding Balinese gamelan, marimba, mbira and other idiophone samples into a custom‑made generative sequencer, then recorded largely...
Duke Ellington and John Adams: Titans of Classical Americana
Carnegie Hall hosted two landmark concerts as part of its United in Sound: America at 250 festival. The Orchestra of St. Luke’s performed two Duke Ellington orchestral pieces, including the historic “New World A‑Coming” and “Night Creature,” under Louis Langrée. The...
Taylor Momsen Bit By Venomous Spider on AC/DC Tour After Previously Being Bit by Bat
Taylor Momsen, frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless, was bitten by a venomous spider before a concert in Mexico City while touring with AC DC. The incident follows a previous on‑stage bat bite earlier in 2024, prompting medical treatment on the spot....
Shanghai & Freiburg Partner for ‘Die Zauberflöte’ to Mark Mozart’s 270th Anniversary
Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Germany’s Freiburg University of Music will co‑produce Mozart’s opera "Die Zauberflöte" as the grand finale of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival, running April 9‑12 at the Shangyin Opera House. The project integrates an elite...