Kelly Clarkson Reveals The Voice Singer She Feared Most in All-Star Showdown
Kelly Clarkson, coach on The Voice, disclosed that she feared contestant Jordan Smith the most during the first All-Star Showdown. The showdown pitted winners and fan favorites from coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine against each other, with CeeLo Green selecting the battle winners. Clarkson’s own team consisted of Season 17 winner Jake Hoot and Season 21 group Girl Named Tom, both of whom she praised. Ultimately, Clarkson’s team prevailed, earning her the winning coach title.
"Their Record Label Couldn't Figure Out Whether They Were the Next Poison or the First Guns N' Roses." The Story...
Jetboy, a San Francisco‑born glam‑metal band, earned early buzz for its punk‑infused hooks and a mohawk‑sporting frontman. After moving to LA, they signed with Elektra in 1986, but the label couldn’t decide whether to market them as a Poison‑style act or...
Aether & Iron Original Soundtrack Is Now Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Steam, and More
Seismic Squirrel announced that the Aether & Iron original soundtrack is now streaming worldwide on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Amazon Music and Steam, with a purchase option also on Steam. The 15‑track score was composed by two‑time Grammy winner...
Kepler’s Zach Schimpf Makes Music for Adult Swim—And About His Dogs
Zach Schimpf, Kepler’s content production lead, transitioned from indie musician to agency creative, leveraging his home‑studio expertise to produce music for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. His early love of guitar and a digital recorder evolved into audio‑engineering, video editing, and...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Merch Under Fire in Trademark Fight
Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, who owns the trademark “Confessions of a Showgirl,” sued Taylor Swift over the latter’s use of the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl” on merchandise. Wade argues the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected Swift’s application...
OPERA America Awards $100,000 in Discovery Grants to Eight Women Composers
OPERA America announced its 2026 Discovery Grants, distributing $100,000 among eight women composers to develop new opera and music‑theater works. In addition to cash awards, grantees receive travel assistance and free registration for the organization’s 2026 and 2027 Opera Conferences,...
Wendy Eisenberg – Wendy Eisenberg
Brooklyn‑based musician Wendy Eisenberg releases a self‑titled album that pivots from avant‑experimental collaborations to a finely‑spun blend of dream‑country pop and 70s folk‑rock. The ten‑track record celebrates the artist’s newly embraced queerness, self‑acceptance, and love, weaving memory‑laden lyrics with lush...
‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Broadway Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber Finally Discovers Drag
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic "Cats" has been reinvented as "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," a Harlem‑set ballroom spectacle that swaps feline costumes for drag‑heavy ensembles. Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the production leans on high‑energy choreography and extravagant outfits...
Olivia Rodrigo Has Shared when We'll Get Her New Single 'Drop Dead'
Olivia Rodrigo announced that her new single “Drop Dead” will arrive on April 17, 2026, following the recent reveal of her third studio album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*, slated for June 12. The album, already available...
The Format Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour with The Get Up Kids
The Format has unveiled a fall 2026 North American tour, kicking off on September 19 in Minneapolis and concluding on October 7 in Pittsburgh, with indie rock veterans The Get Up Kids as special guests. Tickets go on sale April 10 at noon via Ticketmaster, following...
New 50 Cent Docuseries Heads To Hulu
Hulu has ordered a new docuseries that chronicles 50 Cent’s journey from the streets of Queens to global cultural dominance, with veteran documentarian Mandon Lovett directing. The series will spotlight the rapper’s recent $500,000 charitable contributions to Shreveport nonprofits, funded by...
The Body and BIG|BRAVE Announce Summer 2026 North American Tour
Experimental‑metal acts The Body and BIG|BRAVE will co‑headline a month‑long North American tour from July 8 to August 8, 2026, covering more than 30 venues from Cambridge to Brooklyn. Ticket sales begin Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and individual venue sites....
Olivia Dean Is the First Woman Since Adele to Top Pop and R&B Radio Charts
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week of April 11, marking the first time a woman has topped Pop, Adult Pop and Adult R&B radio charts since Adele’s...
Ye’s ‘BULLY’ Debuts at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Ye’s surprise album *BULLY* entered Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart at No. 1 with 152,000 equivalent album units for the March 27‑April 2 tracking week. The release also topped the Top Rap Albums chart and landed at No. 2 on the all‑genre Billboard 200, underscoring...
Twisted Sister with Sebastian Bach Announce First Shows Together
Twisted Sister announced four live shows featuring new frontman Sebastian Bach, marking the band’s first performances since Dee Snider stepped down for health reasons. The dates run from September 4 to October 10, 2026, covering venues in Alaska, Oklahoma, and...
Bob Dylan Adds New Summer US Tour Dates
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has expanded his 2026 tour with additional shows across the Southwest and Midwest, adding nine dates in June and July. The new stops include Tucson, Albuquerque, Austin, Chicago, Kansas City (July 4), New Braunfels, Rogers, and Shakopee....
Warren Haynes Confirms Dreams & Songs Symphonic Concerts In Nashville
Warren Haynes announced the "Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience" with the Nashville Symphony for March 11‑12, 2027 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. He will be backed by an all‑star band featuring John Medeski, Gov’t Mule’s rhythm section, saxophonist Greg Osby and vocalists...
All the U.S. Tours From Latin Artists Announced for 2026 (Updating)
The article reviews the surge in U.S. touring activity by Latin music artists, highlighting Shakira’s $327.4 million Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour— the highest‑grossing Latin tour by a woman and second overall— and Rauw Alejandro’s $91.7 million Cosa Nuestra Tour....
Olivia Rodrigo Reveals When New Single ‘Drop Dead’ Will Arrive
Olivia Rodrigo announced her new single "Drop Dead" on Instagram on April 7, confirming a release date of Friday, April 17. The announcement follows her April 2 reveal of a third studio album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*,...
Harlan, Kalani and Kesha Secure Spots in AUSTRALIAN IDOL Grand Finale
Australian Idol announced its Top 3—Harlan Goode, Kalani Artis and Kesha Oayda—after a live vote on Tuesday night, eliminating John Van Beek, Jacinta Gulisano and Trè Samuels. The episode opened with the remaining six contestants delivering a group rendition of Adele’s “Set...
The Strokes Officially Release ‘Going Shopping’ and Announce Release Date of New Album ‘Reality Awaits’
The Strokes have officially released their first new song since 2020, "Going Shopping," and announced that their seventh studio album, "Reality Awaits," will arrive on June 26. The single was first sent to fans on cassette before debuting live in...
Willie Nelson Announces Additional 2026 Spring Tour Dates
Willie Nelson has added seven spring tour dates across Texas, Alabama, Florida and the Carolinas, extending his 2026 spring leg to run from May 14 to May 24. The new shows begin at Baylor University in Waco and conclude at...
Music Industry Moves: Daddy Yankee Named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year; Atlantic Strikes Deal With Fader Label; MusiCares...
The Latin Recording Academy named Daddy Yankee the 2026 Person of the Year, recognizing his three‑decade impact on reggaeton and Latino culture. Atlantic Music Group and Fader Label announced a 50/50 joint venture to combine Atlantic’s global reach with Fader’s...
Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83
Joe Conzo Sr., 83, longtime friend, manager, and personal historian of mambo legend Tito Puente, died of congestive heart failure in Valhalla, N.Y. After Puente’s 2000 death, Conzo dedicated his life to safeguarding the musician’s estate, archives, and public image. He...
Video Premiere: Old Moon – ‘Home to Nowhere’
Portland‑based melodic black metal trio Old Moon is set to release its debut album *Home to Nowhere* on May 8 through independent label M‑Theory. Decibel premiered the title‑track video, showcasing the band’s dream‑like guitar work that aligns more with European post‑melodic...
Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour
ThaiBoy Digital, a Drain Gang rapper, will release his new album Paradise on May 8, 2026, a full‑length collaboration with Swedish production collective Swedm. He announced the Underworld Tour, running from May 14 to July 4, with shows across the United States, Canada, and...
BTS Is Coming to Chicago and It’s Sold Out: How You Can Still Get Tickets
BTS will headline two sold‑out shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field on August 27‑28, 2026, the smallest U.S. venue on their ARIRANG World Tour. With a capacity of roughly 61,000, the stadium’s limited seats have driven secondary‑market prices to the highest...
Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival Lineup Features Diverse Genres, Disco Occasionally
Harry Styles will curate the 31st Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre from June 11‑21, culminating with his own headlining set on June 16. The lineup spans indie rock, jazz, electronic, disco and trip‑hop, featuring acts such as Bar Italia, Kamasi Washington,...
50 Cent Documentary Series Set At Hulu
Hulu has green‑lit a three‑part documentary series on rapper‑entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, reportedly paying $75 million for the project. The series will trace his journey from Queens streets, through a near‑fatal shooting, to his record‑selling music career and expansion into television...
The Best Latin Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp’s third‑year “Best Latin Music” roundup spotlights a vibrant mix of releases for March 2026, ranging from Doctor Nativo’s politically charged cumbia‑reggae fusion to Lucas Santtana’s multilingual *Brasiliano*. The collection also features Colombia’s currulao‑electronic hybrid *Nuevos Rios*, the obscure 1985 jazz‑fusion album *Salir del...
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“Addicted” [Ft. Fivio Foreign]
“Addicted” featuring Fivio Foreign drops as the lead single from 41’s new album AREA 41, delivering a club‑ready drill anthem that mixes a silky guitar riff with hard‑hitting 808s and a Miami‑bass finale. The track showcases a hybrid sound that blends...
How Much Are BTS Tickets to the Arirang World Tour? Prices Are Lower Than You’d Expect
BTS’s Arirang World Tour, supporting their March 2026 album, will run from April 9, 2026 to March 14, 2027 across 82 shows worldwide. Primary resale sites list tickets as low as $79, with most seats ranging between $100 and $200,...
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert Slated to Perform at 2026 ACM Awards
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards will be staged at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17 and streamed live exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music. Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert are among the announced performers,...
Sabrina Carpenter Previews Coachella Set: “It’s the Most Ambitious Show I’ve Ever Done”
Sabrina Carpenter announced her upcoming Coachella headlining set, describing it as her most ambitious show yet. She began rehearsals seven months ago, an unusually long preparation period for a festival performance. The slot marks her return to Coachella two years...
Arima Ederra Is Learning to Sit with Time
Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Arima Ederra releases her sophomore album, A Rush to Nowhere, a concept record that treats time as a felt experience anchored by love. The project, written over two years, reunites longtime producer Teo Halm and adds new...
Atlantic Music Group Enters ‘Multi-Level Partnership’ with Fader Label, Including 50/50 Joint Venture
Atlantic Music Group announced a multi‑level partnership with independent Fader Label, creating a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop both new and established artists while providing distribution support for Fader’s existing catalog. The agreement also expands the capabilities of...
HENKA Shares Dizzying New Track ‘Hurricane’
HENKA has unveiled a new single, “Hurricane,” as the lead track from her debut EP “Catharsis,” slated for release on June 5, 2026. The song blends electronic intensity with hard‑rock grit, drawing inspiration from 90s industrial acts like Nine Inch Nails and...
Review: ‘Innocence’ Tackles School Shootings at the Met Opera
The Metropolitan Opera opened its season with Kaija Saariaho’s posthumous opera “Innocence,” a stark dramatization of a school shooting and its aftermath. Premiered in 2021, the work combines a libretto by Sofi Oksanen and Aleksi Barrière with Simon Stone’s realistic direction and Saariaho’s...
Kurt Vile Announces New Album ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’ with Atmospheric ‘Chance To Bleed’ and 2026 UK, European and...
Philadelphia‑born singer‑songwriter Kurt Vile announced his ninth studio album, Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me, due out on May 29, 2026 via Verve Records. The lead single “Chance To Bleed” drops today, showcasing a shoegaze‑driven riff mixed with what Vile calls...
Held. Tap Graham Sayle of High Vis for “KNIFEPOINT”
Held. has released the single “KNIFEPOINT,” enlisting British vocalist Graham Sayle of High Vis. The track serves as a teaser for the band’s debut album GREY, slated for release next month. Its video concludes a three‑part narrative that centers on...
Kanye West Has Been Blocked From Traveling to the UK, Forcing Wireless Festival to Cancel
The UK government denied Kanye West an Electronic Travel Authorization, effectively barring him from entering the country and forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival, where he was slated to headline all three days. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the...
Suga of BTS Shocks Bandmates with a Long-Kept Secret Behind His Name
BTS member Min Yoongi, known as Suga, disclosed that his stage name derives from legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, not the long‑rumored basketball “Shooting Guard” story. The revelation came during a Wired interview, where he explained that HYBE founder Bang Si‑hyuk selected...
Global Citizen to Debut Live Show in Japan
Global Citizen announced its inaugural Japan music‑driven fundraiser, Global Citizen Live: Tokyo, set for 18 June at the 5,000‑seat Tokyo International Forum. The concert will showcase the multinational pop group &TEAM, Japanese‑American singer Ai, rap star Yuki Chiba and be...
London Music Fest Cancelled After U.K. Bars Headliner Ye Following Past Antisemitic Remarks
London's Wireless Festival was called off after the UK Home Office denied rapper Ye entry, citing that his presence would not be conducive to the public good. The three‑day event, slated for July 10‑12 at Finsbury Park and expected to...
Julia Wolf Announces US and UK/EU Tour Dates
Julia Wolf has unveiled her Deep End World Tour, spanning major venues across the United States from September through October 2026 and extending to the UK and Europe from November through December. U.S. shows will feature opening set by Bee...
Melvin Benn Says Pepsi Originally Approved and “Signed Off” On Kanye West Headlining Wireless Before Pulling Out as Sponsor
Festival Republic announced Kanye West as headliner for all three nights of Wireless Festival, a decision initially signed off by lead sponsor Pepsi. The announcement sparked backlash over West’s anti‑Semitic history, prompting UK politicians, Jewish groups, and the Home Office...
Bleachers To Kick Off Rolling Stone’s 2026 Rock Tour in New Orleans
Bleachers will kick off Rolling Stone’s 2026 Rock Tour at New Orleans’ Fillmore on May 20, two days before releasing their fifth album, everyone for 10 minutes. The tour expands to six major U.S. cities, adding dates in Denver, San Diego, New York,...
Album Review- Paul Cauthen’s “Book Of Paul”
Paul Cauthen’s ninth studio effort, *Book of Paul*, drops to an 8/10 rating, marking what reviewers call his most mature and introspective work yet. The album arrives after a turbulent period that included a 2023 drug bust, a 2025 papillary...
Dance, Music and ‘Fantasy Realism’ From Dazed Clubbers
Dazed’s March 2026 Clubbers roundup spotlights eleven emerging visual artists who blend dance, music, and fantasy‑realism in striking imagery. The feature highlights creators such as Willow Stone, Eoin Conroy, Imarni Boyer‑Nugent, and Oscar Rodriguez, each presenting work through an online gallery....
JUNIUS Announces First New Record In Nine Years, Streams "Initiatrix"
Boston post‑metal outfit Junius announced their first full‑length album in nine years, "Sotera," slated for June 26 via Prosthetic Records. The record, produced by frontman Joseph E. Martinez with Tom Syrowski, leans into shoegaze textures and explores divine‑feminine mythology, highlighted...