Kanye West Announces Los Angeles Stadium Show Ahead of ‘Bully’ Album Release
Kanye West announced a stadium‑scale concert in Los Angeles to launch his forthcoming album Bully. The show will take place at SoFi Stadium, one of the nation’s largest venues, and is slated for early summer 2026. Ticket pricing starts at $150 with exclusive VIP experiences, while the album is expected to drop in July. The event marks West’s first major U.S. live appearance since his 2022 tour.
K-Pop Disruptor Effie: ‘Conservatives Usually Hate My Music’
South Korean hyper‑pop rapper Effie has built a cult following by releasing music recorded in her modest bedroom studio, bypassing the polished K‑pop system. Her debut EP *pullup to busan 4 morE hypEr summEr it’s gonna bE a fuckin moviE*...
Ty Dolla $Ign Drops Soulful EP ‘Girl Music Vol. 1’ With Brandy and Ronald Isley
Ty Dolla $ign released the six‑track EP *girl music vol. 1* on March 6, 2026, shifting from the synth‑heavy style of his 2025 album *TYCOON* to a warm, live‑instrument R&B sound. The record features collaborations with Brandy, Leon Thomas, and Ronald Isley,...
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Cardi B’s breakout single “Bodak Yellow” has crossed the 1 billion‑stream threshold on Spotify, becoming her fifth track to achieve this milestone. The rapper’s streaming catalogue now features “I Like It,” “Girls Like You,” “Taki Taki,” and “WAP,” each with roughly...
‘A Lot of Late 70s Bands Wore Grey. But We Were Determined to Have Fun’: The Return of the Mega-Influential...
Swell Maps, the pioneering DIY punk outfit from the late 1970s, have issued *Swell Maps C21*, their first studio album since 1980. The project is spearheaded by 69‑year‑old founder Jowe Head, who assembled a new lineup featuring former Television Personalities...
Dayseeker Announce UK/EU Headline Tour
American post‑hardcore outfit Dayseeker announced a headline tour across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe for December 2026, supported by Australian metal act Northlane and Dutch band Siamese. The itinerary spans fourteen dates from November 28 in Wolverhampton to December...
Midge Ure Announces New Album A Man Of Two Worlds and Releases Lead Single Just Words
Midge Ure, the former Ultravox frontman, announced his first solo album in twelve years, *A Man Of Two Worlds*, slated for release on 8 May. The double‑disc record is divided into eight instrumental pieces (World One) and eight vocal songs (World...
Leonardo Capalbo Joins Tartiere Artists for Management
Tenor Leonardo Capalbo has joined Tartiere Artists as its worldwide General Manager. Capalbo is celebrated for his interpretations of Verdi, Bizet, Massenet, Mascagni and Puccini, and has performed at leading houses such as Covent Garden, Berlin State Opera and Chicago...
Jorja Smith and Tems to Co-Headline Final Day of All Points East 2026
Jorja Smith and Nigerian star Tems will co‑headline the final day of All Points East 2026 on 21 August in Victoria Park, East London. The pairing marks Smith’s ten‑year milestone since her breakout "Blue Lights" and highlights Tems’ recent Grammy wins and...
Watch Hilary Duff’s Intimate Performance of ‘Roommates’ on ‘Fallon’
Hilary Duff performed her new single “Roommates” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The track, from her first album since 2015, Luck … or Something, was co‑written with husband Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips and explores a fading relationship....
Okkyung Lee + Explore Ensemble – Signals
Okkyung Lee’s new album *Signals*, commissioned by London’s Explore Ensemble, presents a stark, abstract sound world that blends improvisation, composition, and noise. Recorded live over a year at European festivals and then re‑shaped in the studio, the work features hand‑signal...
David F. Caravaca Joins GoDirect Artists Management
David F. Caravaca has been appointed General Manager at GoDirect Artists Management, bringing his rising profile as a Spanish conductor to the agency. He is a prize‑winner of the Leipzig Conducting Competition and the inaugural Orquesta de Juventudes Musicales award....
Indie Artist Coalition Files Major Lawsuit Against Google Over AI Copyright Theft—’Broadest, Most Comprehensive Attack’ Against AI Music Models
A coalition of independent musicians has filed a federal lawsuit against Google, alleging that its AI music tools—Lyria 3 and ProducerAI—train on millions of copyrighted songs without permission. The complaint claims Google strips copyright metadata, misattributes ownership, and distributes the...
The Head And The Heart Expand 15th Anniversary Tour With New Summer Dates
The Head and the Heart announced a new summer leg for its 15th‑anniversary tour, extending the run from May 31 to August 2 and adding 15 additional dates across the United States and Canada. The band will perform its self‑titled album in...
HEADSEND Announce Debut EP, Australian Tour Dates
Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...
Live Nation Settles Antitrust Lawsuit, Penalties Revealed
Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement in the DOJ‑led antitrust case, agreeing to pay roughly $200 million to participating states. The deal mandates structural reforms, including opening Ticketmaster’s platform to third‑party vendors and allowing venues to list tickets...
Vera Ellen, Ringlets, Jude Kelly and More New Zealand Acts Are Heading to The Great Escape 2026
The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand have forged a landmark partnership, naming New Zealand the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The deal includes an exclusive takeover of the...
Eggy Revive Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Teach Your Children” And “Moments Passed” To Set Off Spring Tour
Eggy returned to the stage on March 7 at Moontown Brewing Company in Whitestown, Indiana, kicking off their spring tour after a three‑week break. The indie‑jam quartet blended long‑time staples like “Here and Now” and “Lost and Found” with rare deep‑cuts,...
Kanye West to Play SoFi Stadium Show In Major Booking After Antisemitism Backlash
Kanye West will headline a one‑night concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 3, marking his first major U.S. show since a series of antisemitic remarks sparked industry backlash. Ticket sales open Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Mainstay Touring handling promotion after...
Track Premiere: Mordeo – “Coward”
California‑based crust band Mordeo is set to release its self‑titled debut album on March 27, featuring the new single “Coward.” The track delivers drop‑tuned guitars, snarling vocals, and a noise‑laden outro that epitomizes the group’s aggressive aesthetic. Recorded, mixed and mastered...
Acid Bath Add September Show with Melvins, Kylesa, and a ‘Very Special Guest’
Acid Bath announced a new concert on September 5 at the Hellbender in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring the Melvins, Kylesa, and an unnamed ‘very special guest’ as direct support. The presale is currently live, with the promo code BURNFACE granting early...
Watch: Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck and More Gather at New York’s Carnegie Hall to Honor Zakir Hussain
On March 6, Carnegie Hall hosted "Zakir Hussain Eternal: Celebrating 75 Years of Genius," a tribute to the late tabla legend who died in December 2024. The concert featured a star‑studded roster including Mickey Hart, Béla Fleck, Charles Lloyd, and a...
Lil Poppa Laid to Rest in Gold Casket, Manager Speaks Out
Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville‑born CMG rapper, was buried in a gold casket on March 7 after a public homegoing service at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church. His manager Dee Dee delivered her first public remarks, recalling his struggles and urging fans to remember...
Widespread Panic Announce First Montana Concerts in a Decade
Widespread Panic announced two shows at Missoula’s KettleHouse Amphitheater on July 7‑8, 2026, marking the band’s first Montana performances since 2016. The dates are part of a month‑long summer tour that includes stops in Florida, Alabama, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Maryland,...
Boy George Says That Using AI to Write Songs Has ‘Really Helped Me As a Lyricist’
Boy George revealed on Fearne Cotton’s podcast that he now uses artificial‑intelligence tools, notably ChatGPT, to generate and refine song lyrics. He says the technology has "really helped" his work as a top‑line lyricist, offering a solo‑friendly collaborative partner that...
Marilyn Manson to Mark ‘Antichrist Superstar’ Anniversary with Two Los Angeles Shows
Marilyn Manson announced two back‑to‑back concerts in Los Angeles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his seminal album Antichrist Superstar. Both shows will be held at the historic Wiltern theater, with the first on Halloween (Oct 31) and the second on Nov 1....
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old Tex‑Mex music icon and key member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died in his sleep on March 7, 2026. Renowned for his Vox organ and accordion work, he helped define the psychedelic‑rock‑country fusion...
Track Premiere: Sura’sura – ‘Atomic Phalanx’
Sri Lankan extreme‑metal collective Sura’sura released its debut EP "Warfare Metal" on March 29 through the Virūpi label, with the track "Atomic Phalanx" premiering exclusively on Decibel. The band remains anonymous, offering music only via Bandcamp and limited physical copies....
Ingested Opt to Re-Record Vocals for Their Forthcoming Album After Canning Josh Davies
British tech‑death metal outfit Ingested has decided to replace all vocal tracks on its upcoming May release, Denunciation, after firing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. Guitarists Sean Hines and Andrew Virrueta re‑recorded the entire vocal catalogue, and the band...
YOSHIKI to Perform Japanese National Anthem at 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
International rock‑classical star YOSHIKI will perform the Japanese national anthem at the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on March 29. The rendition features a new piano‑and‑drum arrangement and will be broadcast to more than 180 countries, reaching an...
Kim Gordon Is Captivating, Commanding On ‘PLAY ME’
Kim Gordon’s third solo album, PLAY ME, arrives on Matador as a stark, glitch‑laden statement that fuses hip‑hop beats, punk aggression and IDM abrasiveness. Co‑produced with Justin Raisen, the dozen‑track record showcases Gordon’s spoken‑word Sprechgesang layered over fractured, digital textures....
See SPIRITBOX’s COURTNEY LAPLANTE Join ILLENIUM for “Shivering” At the Sphere
Illenium opened his Las Vegas Sphere residency with a high‑octane set that featured Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante joining him to perform their 2022 collaborative single “Shivering.” The performance blended LaPlante’s djent‑pop vocal style with Illenium’s EDM production, amplified by the venue’s...
Alissa White-Gluz’s Solo Band Is Now Called Blue Medusa
Former Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz announced her solo project’s new name, Blue Medusa. The lineup features White-Gluz, guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, drummer Delaney Jaster, and bassist Alicia Vigil, all women. She revealed the rebrand on International Women’s...
Album Review – Trey Hensley’s “Can’t Outrun The Blues”
Trey Hensley’s new solo album *Can’t Outrun The Blues* marks his first full-length release since 2009, following a split from longtime partner Rob Ickes. The record showcases Hensley’s double‑IBMA Guitar Player of the Year virtuosity while weaving soulful blues into...
Thomas Rhett Reveals Summer Tour - 2026 Soundtrack To Life Dates
Country star Thomas Rhett unveiled his 2026 "Soundtrack To Life" tour, a 24‑date arena and amphitheater run that kicks off on July 9 in Nashville and spans both coasts through October. The lineup features opening acts Conner Smith, Ernest, Kashus Culpepper and Vincent Mason,...
Bad Bunny and the Joyful Perreo Resistance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show transformed a corporate sports spectacle into a bold assertion of Latinx cultural sovereignty. By staging floating platforms and performing entirely in Spanish, he created a temporary autonomous zone that challenged the dominant American...
Remembering Éliane Radigue: Godmother of Drone
Éliane Radigue, the French pioneer of feedback‑driven drone music, died on 23 February 2026 at 94. Her landmark three‑hour work *Trilogie de la Mort* transformed grief into a slow‑moving sonic meditation, while her spatial techniques—using an ARP 2500 and unconventional speaker placement—redefined how...
Whitechapel Announce 2027 European Tour
Whitechapel has unveiled the "Burn Forever" European tour slated for January‑March 2027, covering 40 cities from Leipzig to Warsaw. The lineup pairs the deathcore veterans with Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze, with UK dates co‑headlined by Sylosis. Simultaneously...
All Hail Clifton Chenier the King of Zydeco
Smithsonian Folkways released *King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco* on February 6, 2026, a 67‑track anthology that spans Clifton Chenier’s career from 1950s singles to live Austin City Limits performances. The set arrives after Folkways acquired Arhoolie Records, the label...
Indie Folk’s the Lowest Pair Embrace Challenges
The Lowest Pair returns with their eighth album, "Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be," ending a low‑profile period since 2020. Produced by Tucker Martine, the record blends their signature banjo‑driven folk with synths, gothic fiddle, and richer band arrangements....
Shabaka Picks Up the Sax and Drops Some Beats
Shabaka Hutchings returns to the saxophone on his new solo album *Of the Earth*, released in early 2026. The record, issued on his own label, is a fully self‑produced effort that fuses jazz, hip‑hop beats, and experimental electronic textures. Hutchings...
‘Slow Stories’ Combines Brian Eno’s Music with Bette A.’s Ambient Fiction
Bette A.’s collection Slow Stories, especially the story “Guided,” merges minimalist, allegorical fiction with Brian Eno’s ambient recordings in a special edition. The narratives unfold in nameless villages where surreal events hint at a deeper dystopia, while “Guided” imagines a 2152...
WATCH: This Wild Life’s Delicate Cover Of Sleep Token’s ‘Caramel’
This Wild Life has unveiled a new cover of Sleep Token’s “Caramel,” delivering a stripped‑down, string‑driven rendition. The arrangement replaces the original’s pop‑beat and blast‑beat dynamics with gently plucked guitars and violin, highlighting the song’s lyrical vulnerability. It marks the...
Francis Of Delirium Shares Details of New Album ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’
Luxembourg‑based indie artist Francis Of Delirium announced her second album “Run, Run Pure Beauty,” arriving on 29 May 2026 via Dalliance Recordings. The record follows her 2024 debut “Lighthouse” and is anchored by the lead single “It’s A Beautiful Life,” which comes...
Sam Akpro Teams up with TYSON for New Collab Single ‘Wayside’
London multi‑hyphenate Sam Akpro has returned with “Wayside,” a dreamy neo‑soul single featuring fellow London artist TYSON. The track, released through the ANTI‑ label, follows Akpro’s critically praised debut album Evenfall, which arrived last year. Both artists trade vocals over...
Selfish Things Return With Powerful New Track ‘Sunlight’
Selfish Things have broken a four‑year silence with the atmospheric alt‑rock single “Sunlight.” The track showcases vocalist Alex Biro’s raw, confessional take on the early, painful phase of his sobriety, contrasting the typical expectation of immediate calm. Biro, now a...
Satnam Galsian Reimagines Irish Folk Classic to Spotlight Honour-Based Abuse
British‑Asian singer‑songwriter Satnam Galsian released the acoustic single “Dishonour” on March 8, timed with International Women’s Day. The track reimagines the Irish folk ballad “She Moved through the Fair” from the woman’s perspective, turning it into a stark commentary on honour‑based...
Josienne Clarke Reimagines ‘Katie Cruel’
Josienne Clarke has released a reimagined version of the traditional folk ballad “Katie Cruel,” adding two original verses that tie the song’s historic themes of exile to her own artistic journey. The arrangement is built around a stark electric‑guitar figure complemented...
New Age Doom Featuring H.R. – Angels Against Angels
New Age Doom’s latest album *Angels Against Angels* showcases a daring fusion of jazz, experimental electronics, progressive rock, dub, metal, hardcore, punk and reggae, anchored by the iconic vocals of Bad Brains frontman H.R. The record features a returning roster...
Cam’ron Once Explained How Hip-Hop Has Changed Since the Infamous East Coast Vs. West Coast Feud
Cam’ron reflected in a 2017 XXL interview that the historic East Coast‑West Coast rivalry that once defined hip‑hop has largely dissolved. He likens the old territorial battles to basketball teams that refused to interact, contrasting that with today’s internet‑driven collaboration...