Sophie Rennert, Anna Bonitatibus, Salvador Simão, Jonathan Eyers Lead Innsbruck Festival of Early Music’s 2026 Season
The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music announced its 50th season for 2026, featuring an all‑vocal lineup anchored by soprano Sophie Rennert, mezzo‑soprano Anna Bonitatibus, baritone Salvador Simão and tenor Jonathan Eyers. Musical director Ottavio Dantone will present his newly completed version of Francesco Cesti’s baroque opera “Il pomo d’oro,” running from August 8‑16. The program includes masterclasses, a Cesti competition finale, and performances of Handel, Mozart and other baroque works across more than a dozen dates in August. Renowned conductors and ensembles such as René Jacobs and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra round out the season.
U2 Surprise Release Six-Song Spiritual EP ‘Easter Lily’
U2 has quietly dropped a second surprise EP, “Easter Lily,” featuring six new tracks available on YouTube and all major streaming services. Unlike the politically charged “Days of Ash,” this collection leans into spirituality, friendship, loss and hope, with the...
'Documentary Was Right Thing to Do' Says Pa Salieu
Rapper Pa Salieu, a former BBC Sound of 2021 winner, is the focus of BBC Three’s documentary "The Trials of Pa Salieu" after serving 16½ months of a 33‑month sentence for violent disorder. The film follows his return to live...
Grisha Martirosyan & Siphokazi Molteno Lead Calgary Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’
Calgary Opera will close its 2026 season with Rossini’s comic masterpiece “The Barber of Seville,” staged at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from April 18‑24, 2026. The production stars tenor Grisha Martirosyan and soprano Siphokazi Molteno alongside John Tessier, Dion...
Liao Changyong to Debut New Chamber Arrangement for Chinese Art Song Centenary
World‑renowned baritone Liao Changyong will debut a chamber‑orchestra version of Chinese art songs on April 6 at Shanghai’s He Luting Concert Hall. The concert, part of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival, features the newly formed Shangyin Soloists, a chamber ensemble...
Suki Lahav, Former Bruce Springsteen Violinist, Dead at 74
Israeli violinist Suki Lahav, who helped shape Bruce Springsteen’s early sound, died at 74 after a battle with cancer. She contributed the iconic opening violin on “Jungleland” and provided vocals on tracks from *The Wild, the Innocent & the E...
LOL: SL*TTY BASS – Album by Tory Lanez
Tory Lanez released _LOL: SL*TTY BASS_ on April 3, 2026, marking the final full album he recorded while incarcerated. The project features high‑energy, bass‑driven tracks designed for repeat streaming, and its rollout includes remote visual direction and collaborations with popular...
Distracted – Album by Thundercat
Thundercat’s fifth studio album, *Distracted*, drops on April 3, 2026, marking his first full-length release since 2020’s *It Is What It Is*. The record fuses funk, jazz, and R&B while probing modern‑life anxieties such as digital overload, loneliness, and burnout....
The Mix 100: Sama' Abdulhadi
The Mix 100 spotlights Palestinian‑born DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi, now based in Paris, as she blends techno with Arabic samples while championing Palestinian rights. Despite travel bans that keep her from Ramallah, she continues to secure high‑profile club and festival bookings. Her...
Vol. II
Canadian math‑punk duo Angine de Poitrine have exploded from a KEXP session at France’s Rennes Festival into a global phenomenon. Their second album, Vol. II, follows a viral debut that outperformed Tiny Desk view counts and commands resale prices above $1,500....
An Önder Contribution to Cross Cultural Music
Brother‑sister duo Ümit and Dr. Ayşe Önder debuted original cross‑cultural compositions at St. Mary’s Islington, London. The program paired Anatolian musical elements with a UK string orchestra, featuring BBC Concert Orchestra musicians and conductor Peter Michael Davison. Ümit presented “Kamancha...
LG Malique Blends Pain and Melody on “Honestly, Honestly”
LG Malique released “Honestly, Honestly,” a track that sprang from a TikTok Live fan request and quickly became a viral hit. The song fuses 90s‑era R&B nostalgia with contemporary rap, showcasing Malique’s blend of melodic hooks and street‑level storytelling. Since...
SpBeatz518: The Blueprint for Upstate New York Producers
SpBeatz518, a producer from Upstate New York, has turned a modest bedroom setup into national‑level collaborations with artists like Jim Jones, Famous Dex and Lil Peep. By prioritizing relentless networking, consistent output, and strategic branding partnerships, he built a replicable blueprint...
Pittsburgh Artist Baby Egypt Bridges Hollywood and Hip-Hop With “Egypt In Kingstown” Tour
Pittsburgh’s rising star Baby Egypt is simultaneously filming scenes for the hit series “Mayor of Kingstown” and launching his “Egypt In Kingstown” tour, a live experience that mirrors the show’s narrative. The tour blends music, storytelling and visual production, featuring...
Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike Put Loyalty to the Test on ‘Reputation’
Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike have released the collaborative single “Reputation,” arriving the same week as Lenae’s solo track “Bobby.” Lenae says her third studio album is nearing completion and will push creative boundaries. Meanwhile, Fike’s 2018 song “Babydoll” has...
Stone Island Shows Up To Support Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and SURF GANG's 'POMPEII / UTILITY'
Stone Island leveraged its Stone Island Sound division to support the debut joint album *POMPEII/UTILITY* by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE and SURF GANG. The brand hosted free, invitation‑less listening parties in Los Angeles, New York and London, each limited to 70...
Manon in ‘Positive Conversations’ With Label as Katseye Return Remains Unclear
Katseye’s upcoming single “Pinky Up” sparked speculation after lead vocalist Manon Bannerman was absent from the teaser and removed the group from her Instagram bio. Bannerman later posted a Weverse message confirming she is on a temporary health‑focused hiatus, thanking...
Waterwalk Records Unveils Two Powerful Worship Releases for Holy Week: ‘Jesus.’ And ‘Break Me’
Waterwalk Records released two worship tracks timed for Holy Week: the original anthem “Jesus.” debuted on March 30, 2026, and a fresh rendition of Gary Valenciano’s classic “Break Me” arrived on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Both songs were produced...
Watch Codefendants’ (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) New “The Fix” Video ++ Exclusive Vinyl
Codefendants, the trio of Fat Mike, Sam King and rapper Ceschi, released their sophomore album Lifers on April 3, 2026, with Fat Mike handling production and a mix of bossa nova, hardcore and folk influences. An exclusive galaxy‑swirl vinyl edition is...
Meek Mill Fires Back With New Freestyle As Fans Say “He Still Got It”
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill dropped a new freestyle that opens with reflective lines about fighting for freedom and unanswered pleas for help. The track has sparked immediate fan enthusiasm, with listeners praising his lyrical intensity and declaring that “real rap...
Dan + Shay ‘Say So’ Inspired by Loss, Duo Feared It Was Too Heavy
Dan + Shay’s upcoming single “Say So” was born from the tragic suicide of their friend and mentor Ben Vaughn in 2025. The duo admits the track’s raw focus on grief and mental‑health struggles felt unusually heavy for their usual love‑song...
Ye Replaces Don Toliver On “Circles” With His Own Vocals
Kanye West (Ye) has quietly replaced Don Toliver's vocals on the track “Circles” from his newly released album *BULLY* with his own verses. The alteration appeared on streaming services without any formal announcement, prompting rapid comparison among fans. The switch...
"I Want to Do Lots of Different Things. I'm Always on some Sort of Learning Curve." Every Album Robert Plant...
Classic Rock ranks the 17 albums Robert Plant has issued since Led Zeppelin’s 1980 split, placing the 1983 solo effort *The Principle Of Moments* at the top and the experimental 1985 *Shaken ‘N’ Stirred* at the bottom. The list spans solo work,...
Inside BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Studio Sessions With Producer Tyler Spry: ‘We Were Trying to Capture Some Kind of Magic’
Producer Tyler Spry, fresh from Bad Bunny’s Grammy‑winning album, helped craft BTS’s comeback project ARIRANG, including the lead single “Swim.” The album, which reunites the group after four years of solo military service, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while “Swim”...
Carrie Underwood Singing This 1976 Classic With Lindsey Buckingham on Guitar Is as Good a Fleetwood Mac Cover as You’ll...
Country superstar Carrie Underwood teamed with rock legend Lindsey Buckingham at the 2007 Fashion Rocks benefit, delivering a live rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s 1976 classic “Go Your Own Way.” The duet opened with Underwood solo before Buckingham joined on guitar, prompting...
On This Day in 1987, We Lost One of the Greatest Jazz Drummers of All Time, Who Worked With Frank...
Legendary jazz drummer Buddy Rich died on April 2, 1987, at age 69. Born in Brooklyn in 1917, he began performing as a toddler and became a Broadway sensation by age four. Over a six‑decade career he played with icons such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald...
On This Day in 1964, the Beach Boys Entered the Studio to Record Their First No. 1 Single
On April 2, 1964 the Beach Boys entered Western Studio in Hollywood to record “I Get Around,” a track that would become their first number‑one single. The sessions ran through April 10 and the single was released on May 11, climbing to the top...
Heart, Lucinda Williams & George Clinton Added as Performers at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
The Recording Academy announced that George Clinton, Heart, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8, joining previously confirmed act Norah Jones, who will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award. Fourteen...
3 No Skip Alt-Rock Albums Turning 30 in 2026
In 2026 three seminal alt‑rock albums from 1996 turn 30: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ Murder Ballads, R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi‑Fi, and Butter’s Butter. Each record is celebrated as a “no‑skip” masterpiece, with Murder Ballads featuring high‑profile duets, New Adventures...
E Street Band Violinist Tzruya “Suki” Lahav Dead at 74
Tzruya “Suki” Lahav, an Israeli violinist who toured with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band from October 1974 to March 1975, died of cancer at age 74. During that five‑month stint she recorded the haunting violin intro on “Jungleland” and added...
A Major Fail on Live TV Put a Target on This Pop Star's Back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' Might Erase...
Ashlee Simpson, now 41, captured the win on "The Masked Singer" as Galaxy Girl, finally shedding the stigma of her 2004 SNL lip‑sync fiasco. The anonymous format let her demonstrate vocal strength to a broad TV audience, while her husband...
New Michael Jackson Documentary Series Coming to Australia and New Zealand
The Michael Jackson Story, an eight‑part documentary produced by Fremantle’s Emmy‑winning 72 Films, will debut on the BBC before rolling out to Australia’s Nine Network and New Zealand’s Sky TV. The series combines never‑seen archive footage with fresh interviews from La Toya...
Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On Latest ROCK HALL Nomination: 'It's Genuinely Humbling'
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman praised the band’s second consecutive nomination for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The nomination follows the release of their tenth studio album, “A Pound Of Feathers,” earlier this year. Gorman reflected...
Rostam Has Shared Live Takes on ‘Like a Spark’ and Vampire Weekend’s ‘Young Lion’
Rostam has issued two new live recordings—re‑worked versions of “Like a Spark” and “Young Lion”—captured at the iconic Sound City Studio A. The tracks serve as a preview for his forthcoming concert film, “American Stories: A Concert Film,” which will screen...
Kanye West Performed on the First Night of Passover. The Crowd Went Wild. We Need to Talk About That |...
Kanye West took the stage at SoFi Stadium on the first night of Passover, performing to a sold‑out crowd of roughly 70,000 despite his recent antisemitic remarks and the "Heil Hitler" controversy. General‑admission tickets were priced at $537.80, and the...
3 Iconic Songs That Eagles Didn’t Think Would Become Hits
The Eagles released three tracks that defied their own expectations: "Desperado" was never issued as a single yet grew into a fan‑favorite after Linda Ronstadt’s cover; "Best Of My Love" was initially held back by Glenn Frey, only to become...
Legendary Rockers Forced To Postpone Tour as Band Member “Requires an Essential Operation”
Yes announced the postponement of the UK leg of its 2026 Fragile Tour to 2027 after guitarist Steve Howe disclosed he needs an essential operation. The original dates, April 22 to May 4, were canceled, and the band is working...
Bush Bring Atmospheric Ambiance to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert: Watch
Bush performed a four‑song set on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, reimagining two classic hits from their 1994 debut Sixteen Stone alongside a deep cut from 2001’s Golden State and the title track of their 2025 album I Beat Loneliness. The...
On This Day in 2006, a Beatles Fan Paid a Pretty Penny for the John Lennon Art Piece That Inspired...
In 2006 a 10‑page school exercise book containing a 12‑year‑old John Lennon’s marginal sketch that inspired the surreal song “I Am the Walrus” sold at auction for £126,500 (about $239,733). The same sale featured a 1980 ship’s logbook Lennon kept...
53 Years Ago Today, Dolly Parton Released the Most Personal Album in Her Discography, With a Special Ode to Her...
On April 2, 1973 Dolly Parton released *My Tennessee Mountain Home*, a concept album that reads like an autobiography of her Smoky‑Mountain upbringing. The record opens with a spoken‑word rendition of a homesick letter she wrote to her parents on her first day...
Nervosa Release “Impending Doom” Ahead of Tomorrow’s Album Release
Brazilian all‑female thrash outfit Nervosa dropped the pre‑release single "Impending Doom" ahead of their sixth studio album, Slave Machine, arriving tomorrow, April 3, 2026. The band describes the record as their most brutal and melodic work yet, aiming to push...
Phish Outline 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Phish: Riviera Maya
Phish announced its 10th‑anniversary Riviera Maya celebration, a four‑night festival from Jan 27‑30 2027 at Moon Palace Cancún, with all‑inclusive packages launching April 10. The event adds guest comedians to the traditional performances and offers resort lodging, transportation, top‑shelf drinks, and off‑site excursions. In...
The Story Behind the Misinterpreted Cream Song Written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton
In 1969 George Harrison and Eric Clapton co‑wrote Cream’s final single “Badge” for the band’s Goodbye album. A misread lyric—Harrison’s handwritten “Bridge” read upside down as “Badge”—gave the track its iconic title, with a whimsical line about swans contributed by...
RAYE Apologises to Fans Who Bought Her New Album on Vinyl as It’s Not the Final Mix
British singer‑songwriter RAYE has issued an apology to fans who purchased the vinyl edition of her sophomore album ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE,’ explaining that the records were pressed before the final mixes were locked in. As a result, the...
You Should Be Listening to Hellripper’s Coronach
Hellripper’s fourth full‑length, *Coronach*, is the Scottish one‑man project’s first release on Century Media, elevating their blackened speed‑thrash sound. The album opens with the ferocious "Hunderprest" and weaves melodic leads, piano intros, and bagpipe flourishes, showcasing James McBain’s songwriting breadth....
Francesco Angelico Named Music Director of Staatsoper Hannover
The Staatsoper Hannover has appointed Italian conductor Francesco Angelico as its new General Music Director. Angelico, a regular guest at leading European opera houses, is celebrated for his interpretations of German repertoire, including Wagner, Schumann, and Brahms. He previously served...
Central City Opera Announces Cast of ‘Master Class’
Central City Opera announced its upcoming production of Terrence McNally’s Tony‑winning drama “Master Class.” The show will be directed by Ken Cazan and feature Jennifer DeDominici and Marcia Ragonetti sharing the role of Maria Callas, with Arthur Bosarge as Emmanuel “Manny” Weinstock...
ElevenLabs Releases a New AI-Powered Music-Generation App
ElevenLabs has launched ElevenMusic, an iOS app that lets users generate AI‑crafted songs using natural‑language prompts. The free tier permits up to seven tracks per day, while a $9.99 monthly Pro plan expands limits to 500 songs and 500 GB of...
Rolando Villazón Awarded the Rheingau Music Prize for 2026
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón has been awarded the 2026 Rheingau Music Prize, receiving €10,000 (approximately $11,000) from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture. The prize, established in 1994, honors artists, composers, musicologists, or institutions for lasting...
Fan Poll: 5 Best 2001 Albums
Fans voted the top five albums of 2001, highlighting Thursday’s *Full Collapse* as the overall winner. The list also includes blink‑182’s *Take Off Your Pants and Jacket*, Jimmy Eat World’s *Bleed American*, System of Down’s *Toxicity*, and Sum 41’s *All Killer No...