BALMORA Announce June Headline Tour Ahead Of Debut Album
Boston-based metalcore outfit Balmora announced a month‑long headline tour beginning June 5, supporting their forthcoming debut full‑length album slated for 2026. The itinerary covers the South, Midwest and East Coast, with early April warm‑up shows and a final stop in Chicago on July 18. The tour features support from fellow acts Holder and Azshara, and later dates include Poison The Well, Converge and Spy. The lineup follows the recent addition of former Since My Beloved vocalist Paul Cole.
Houston Grand Opera Names 2026-27 Butler Studio Artists
Houston Grand Opera announced its 2026‑27 Butler Studio roster, adding five first‑year artists to seven returning members. The newcomers—soprano Scarlett Jones, mezzo‑soprano Lauren Randolph, tenor Misael Corralejo, bass‑baritone Tzvi Bat Asherah, and pianist‑coach Maeve Berry—earned top placements in HGO’s Eleanor...
The Who Announce ‘Live at Eden Project’ Orchestral Album
The Who announced a new orchestral live album, Live at Eden Project, slated for release on May 29. The recording captures their July 2023 performance at Cornwall’s biodome, featuring the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra and a 24‑song set dominated...
BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI On 'Divided We Fall' Album: 'We Delivered Something That I'm Super Proud Of'
Biohazard released their ninth studio album, “Divided We Fall,” on October 17, 2025 via BLKIIBLK after a grueling 2½‑year world tour with the classic lineup. In a Vulgar Display Of Podcast interview, guitarist‑vocalist Billy Graziadei explained that producer Matt Hyde...
Bleachers Announce 2026 North American Tour, Share New Song “Dirty Wedding Dress”: Stream
Bleachers unveiled the new single “dirty wedding dress,” the lead track from their forthcoming fifth album, everyone for ten minutes. The band also released the full album tracklist and announced a 2026 North American tour that kicks off on June 5...
WATCH: My Chemical Romance Perform ‘Drowning Lessons’ Back In 2003
A previously unseen video of My Chemical Romance performing "Drowning Lessons" at Philadelphia's North Star Bar on May 14, 2003 has surfaced online. The footage captures the band midway between their debut album *I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought...
Snail Mail Announces More 2026 UK and European Tour Dates
Snail Mail has expanded its 2026 tour with additional UK and European dates, including a second night at London’s Electric Ballroom and shows in Amsterdam, Berlin, Antwerp, Paris, Copenhagen, and Manchester. The added stops coincide with the March 27 release...
Lucy Dacus Announces New 2026 North American Tour Dates
Singer‑songwriter Lucy Dacus unveiled a new leg of her North American tour scheduled for July 2026. The itinerary adds shows in Madison, Grand Rapids, Toronto, Cleveland, Kingston, North Adams and Asbury Park, flanked by festival slots at Winnipeg Folk Festival,...
TELOCH VOVIN Announce New Release Towards The Inevitable, Stream First Single
Long Island occult metal project Teloch Vovin announced their new release "Towards The Inevitable," debuting on the freshly formed An Eastern Temple Productions in partnership with Thus Spake Qayin Records. The album drops May 8, 2026 on CD and digital platforms, with...
Fab 5 Freddy, the ‘Coolest Person in New York,’ Looks Back
Fab 5 Freddy, a pioneering graffiti artist turned gallery star, releases his memoir *Everybody’s Fly* detailing his role in shaping hip‑hop, art, and media from the 1970s to the early 1990s. The book chronicles his collaborations with Jean‑Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and his stint...
Bon Jovi Movie About Early Years Of Iconic Rock Band Set At Universal
Universal Pictures has green‑lit a definitive biopic chronicling the formative years of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey rock quartet that sold over 130 million albums. The project, backed by the studio’s experience with music biopics like Straight Outta Compton, will feature Jon Bon Jovi’s direct...
Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor Shares Avalanches Collab From New Solo Album, Announces US Shows
Alexis Taylor, the frontman of Hot Chip, is set to release his new solo album "Paris in the Spring" this Friday. He previewed the record with the single "I Can Feel Your Love," a collaboration with The Avalanches that also...
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Shares 'You Or Me' Single From Upcoming 'Good God / Baad Man' Double Album
Corrosion of Conformity announced the April 3 release of their double‑album “Good God / Baad Man” on Nuclear Blast, led by the new single “You Or Me.” The record splits into a heavier “Good God” half and a rock‑focused “Baad Man”...
50 Best Carrie Underwood Songs
A new ranking of Carrie Underwood’s top 50 songs blends chart‑topping singles with lesser‑known album cuts, placing three low‑radio tracks inside the top ten. The list deliberately omits collaborations to spotlight Underwood’s primary vocal performances, spanning her nine‑studio‑album catalog. It...
The Orielles Have Dropped Buzzing New Single ‘Wasp’ Ahead of Their Album ‘Only You Left’
Manchester trio The Orielles have released the buzz‑worthy single ‘Wasp’ ahead of their fourth album, ‘Only You Left’, which drops on March 13 via Heavenly Recordings. The track draws on the film *Black Narcissus* to explore themes of faith and purpose...
Bad Bunny Makes Asian Debut At Spotify’s Billions Club Live Concert In Tokyo
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made his Asian debut on March 7, 2026 at Tokyo’s Tipstar Dome Chiba, headlining Spotify’s Billions Club Live series. The concert celebrated his recent milestone of a song reaching one billion streams on Spotify and featured a setlist dominated by...
Martin Luke Brown Has Shared His Reflective New Single ‘Back of My Mind’
Martin Luke Brown has released his reflective new single “back of my mind” through Bright Antenna Records, marking his first output since the 2025 album “man oh man !”. The track was co‑written and produced with Grammy‑winner Matt Zara and...
Justin Townes Earle’s Tragic Life Story Told in New Book
Jonathan Bernstein’s newly released authorized biography, "What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome," chronicles the turbulent life of singer‑songwriter Justin Townes Earle. The book uncovers his early immersion in Nashville’s underground Swindlers scene, chronic addiction battles, and fraught relationship with...
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Outlines Wolf Trap Date with Grahame Lesh, Melvin Seals, Tom Hamilton and More
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration will return on September 4, 2026 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert honors 60 years of Grateful Dead music with classic tracks like “Dark Star” and “Ripple.” Veteran collaborators Melvin Seals, Jacklyn...
Modest Mouse Tap Janet Weiss for New Single “Look How Far,” Add Shows to 2026 Tour
Modest Mouse released a new two‑minute single, “Look How Far,” featuring former Sleater‑Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The track showcases the band’s signature indie‑rock sound while highlighting Weiss’s dynamic percussion. Ahead of the release, the group expanded its 2026 U.S. tour,...
Deer Tick Announce New Album & Tour, Share “Mary Singletary”
Deer Tick announced their ninth studio album, Coin‑O‑Matic, slated for a June 5 release on ATO Records. The record draws on Rhode Island’s hidden mob‑linked past, blending working‑class narratives with the state’s notorious underworld. Lead single “Mary Singletary” explores Catholic guilt...
BIG|BRAVE Announce Tenth Album “in Grief or in Hope,” And Share First Single
Montreal trio BIG|BRAVE announced their tenth album, *in grief or in hope*, slated for June 12 on Thrill Jockey. The lead single, *the ineptitude for mutual discernment*, arrives with a video directed by guitarist Mat Ball and colour‑graded by Stacy Lee. The record...
Umphrey’s McGee Announce Jake Cinninger’s Imminent Absence on March Run, Citing “Personal Resons”
Umphrey’s McGee announced that guitarist Jake Cinninger will miss their 14‑stop West Coast March run, citing personal reasons. The notice arrived on March 10, the day the tour kicks off at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. This follows a similar February withdrawal from the...
Reservoir Strikes Worldwide Publishing Admin Deal with Hans Zimmer, Expanding Relationship with Academy Award-Winning Composer
Reservoir Media announced a worldwide publishing‑administration agreement with Academy‑Award‑winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving the company control over his extensive catalog through Remote Control Publishing. Zimmer’s body of work spans more than 200 projects and has generated over $30 billion in global box‑office...
People Spent Over $20,000 On Records From GLENN DANZIG, MAYHEM & TOOL Last Month
Rare vinyl collectors spent more than $20,000 on high‑value records in February 2026, according to Discogs Marketplace data. The standout sale was Glenn Danzig’s ultra‑rare 1983 purple‑and‑black pressing of “Who Killed Marilyn?” which fetched $10,000, a first‑time listing on the platform....
Gucci Mane Has Changed Over the Years, but He Would Argue It’s for the Better
Gucci Mane has reinvented himself from a chaotic, legally‑troubled rapper in the late 2000s to a health‑conscious, legacy‑driven artist after his 2014‑2016 prison stint. He credits incarceration with reshaping his perspective, prompting a focus on mental and physical well‑being, business...
Eagles Reveal New 'One of These Nights' Expanded Edition
The Eagles will issue a deluxe edition of *One of These Nights* on May 1, marking the album's 50th anniversary with new mixes, Dolby Atmos, and high‑resolution audio. The set includes a previously unreleased 1975 Anaheim concert, featuring Bernie Leadon's final...
Unknown T Salutes His Day One Grime Heroes With ‘BBK’
East London rapper Unknown T has dropped the single “BBK,” a tribute to the first‑wave grime crews that shaped his early years. The track melds his drill‑rooted lyrical flow with melodic, grime‑style energy, showcasing his evolution as a versatile MC....
LAMB OF GOD Announces Surprise, Intimate Show In Philly
Lamb of God will stage a surprise, intimate concert at Philadelphia’s Theatre of Living Arts on March 15, just two days after dropping their new album *Into Oblivion*. The $15 tickets are being distributed through a Ticketmaster request system rather...
Kamal. Links With Keaton Henson For ‘No Friend, No Lover’
British indie artist Kamal. has released the new single “no friend, no lover,” featuring fellow singer‑songwriter Keaton Henson. The track follows a series of early‑year singles and serves as a bridge to his upcoming post‑2023 album cycle. It blends soulful...
New York Philharmonic Announces 2026-27 Season
The New York Philharmonic announced its 2026‑27 season, marking Gustavo Dudamel’s debut as music and artistic director. The opening concerts will debut at Radio City Music Hall and include a memorial performance at the Perelman Performing Arts Center for the...
5 Artists For Tyler, The Creator To Perform With At Lollapalooza Argentina & Chile
Tyler, the Creator will headline Lollapalooza Argentina on March 13 and Lollapalooza Chile on March 14, riding the momentum of his 2024 album Chromakopia. The festival lineups feature several artists—Lorde, Turnstile, KATSEYE, Djo, and School of Rock—who present natural collaboration opportunities on...
Why Grungegaze Dominates 2026’s Music Underground
Grungegaze has become the defining sound of 2026’s underground, merging the melodic‑droning aesthetics of soft grunge with shoegaze textures and nu‑metal aggression. The movement traces back to Pennsylvania’s early‑2010s hardcore‑emo crossover, where Balance and Composure and Title Fight forged a...
Bilbao BBK Live 2026: Calvin Harris and Westside Cowboy Lead New Line-Up Additions
Bilbao BBK Live announced its 2026 lineup, adding electronic heavyweight Calvin Harris and emerging act Westside Cowboy as headline attractions. The festival, marking its 20th anniversary, will run July 9-11 in Bilbao’s Kobetamendi park and already features Lily Allen, Robbie Williams,...
Watch: DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Sings U.S. National Anthem At The Algemeiner's 12th Annual 'J100' Gala
Disturbed frontman David Draiman performed both the U.S. and Israeli national anthems at the Algemeiner’s 12th annual J100 gala in New York. He was honored at the event, which gathers global leaders and supporters of the Jewish community. Draiman’s appearance...
Blast Worship: Nashgul
Spanish grindcore veterans Nashgul mark their 25th anniversary with the self‑released EP "Santa Cruz Session." The record returns to the band’s roots, fusing relentless D‑beat grindcore, thrash riffs, and horror‑movie samples. Critics note its appeal to both underground hardcore fans...
SZA on How Yoga and Meditative Experiences in India Have Influenced Her Creative Process
Grammy‑winner SZA has credited yoga and meditation practices at India’s Isha Foundation for reshaping her creative workflow. A viral moment at the Mahashivratri celebration highlighted her public embrace of the spiritual retreat, while a 30‑day silent Samyama program deepened her...
Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 156 of Artist Friendly
Chris Robinson, frontman of the Black Crowes, joins Joel Madden on episode 156 of the Artist Friendly podcast. The conversation follows the band’s release of their 2025 album *A Pound of Feathers*, recorded in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce in...
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Announce European & UK Summer Tour
Russian deathcore outfit Slaughter to Prevail announced a month‑long European and UK summer tour running from July 17 to August 15. The itinerary hits major festivals and club dates in twelve countries, featuring supporting acts Vended, Crypta and debuting teen‑thrash...
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Teams up with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer and Blink-182’s Travis Barker for Epic ‘Rooster’ Theme Song ‘I...
Michael Stipe teams up with Grammy‑winner Andrew Watt, former Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, and Blink‑182 drummer Travis Barker to record "I Played The Fool," the official theme for HBO’s new comedy Rooster. The track marks Stipe’s first new song...
Oscars: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ Music Talent to Perform Live on Telecast
The Academy announced that singers from two Best Original Song nominees will perform live at the 98th Oscars on March 15. K‑pop‑themed "KPop Demon Hunters" will feature EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami singing "Golden" with traditional Korean instrumentation. The...
Oscars Performances: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trio To Sing ‘Golden’; Miles Caton, Shaboozey & More Set For ‘Sinners’ Homage
The 98th Academy Awards will spotlight two on‑stage musical performances that showcase the Original Song nominees. The K‑Pop Demon Hunters trio—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami—will perform the hit “Golden,” blending traditional Korean instruments and dance. A separate tribute to...
Lucid Express Lay on the Sweetness for ‘Instant Comfort’
Hong Kong shoegaze quintet Lucid Express releases their sophomore album *Instant Comfort*, featuring the track “Faux Sweetness” that juxtaposes pop‑leaning melodies with denser, heavier shoegaze production. Mixed by Kurt Feldman, the record expands on the debut’s optimism with louder guitars,...
The Black Crowes, 'A Pound of Feathers': Review
The Black Crowes released their tenth studio album, *A Pound of Feathers*, in March 2026, marking a second wave of new material after the 2024 reunion record *Happiness Bastards*. The album leans heavily on the band’s classic Southern‑rock formula—Rolling Stones...
Founding SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN Releases New Single With THE CARDS, Announces European Tour
Founding Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn, now 74, has issued a new single with his side project The Cards titled “The Path You Choose.” The track reflects his shift from Saxon’s heavy‑metal thrust to a blues‑infused, acoustic‑friendly style. Quinn also announced...
"This Is a Mallet to the Back of the Skull to Anyone Who Believed Their Best Days Were Behind Them."...
Lamb of God’s latest record, *Into Oblivion*, drops on March 13 and is being hailed as the band’s strongest effort since 2012’s *Resolution*. The album mixes aggressive thrash with industrial‑tinged noise‑rock, delivering both familiar ragers and experimental tracks. Guitarists Mark Morton...
“He Seemed Very Polite, Kind of Gentle." The Vocalist Who Traded Tapes with One of Black Metal's Most Notorious Characters,...
Attila Csihar recounts how his tape‑trading link with Mayhem’s guitarist Euronymous earned him an invitation to join the band after vocalist Dead’s 1991 suicide. He describes traveling to Norway, staying with Euronymous and bassist Varg Vikernes, and being surprised by Euronymous’s polite,...
Jorja Smith and Tems Will Headline London Music Festival All Points East This Summer – Here’s How to Get Tickets
All Points East 2026 will feature a co‑headlining R&B slot on Friday, August 21, with British singer‑songwriter Jorja Smith and Nigerian star Tems leading the day’s program. Ticket sales begin on March 13, following presales for American Express holders (March...
Filth Is Eternal ‘Impossible World’ | Track By Track
Filth Is Eternal’s new album "Impossible World" is dissected track‑by‑track by guitarist Brian McClelland, revealing a frantic, collaborative effort that blends hardcore aggression with noise‑rock textures. The band introduced their custom FILTH EQ+ pedal on the track “Long Way,” adding...
At 100, György Kurtág Is Still Searching for the Right Note
György Kurtág celebrated his 100th birthday with a concert and cake in Budapest, marking a rare milestone for a living composer. He remains active, continuing to write music and teach despite advancing age and hearing loss. The event highlighted his...