Pooh Shiesty Arrested and Charged with Kidnapping Gucci Mane
Pooh Shiesty was arrested on April 1 after federal prosecutors charged him with kidnapping and robbing his former label boss, Gucci Mane, during an alleged armed takeover at a Dallas studio. The Department of Justice says Shiesty and his crew forced the executives to sign a contract release at gunpoint and stole jewelry, watches, and cash. Eight accomplices, including rapper Big30 and Shiesty's father, were also taken into custody. The case revives scrutiny of Shiesty's recent release from a prior shooting conviction and his volatile reputation in hip‑hop.
Vomit Forth Sign with Pure Noise Records, Announce New EP ‘In The Name of the Father’
Vomit Forth has officially signed with Pure Noise Records and will release a three‑track EP, *In The Name of the Father*, on April 23. The band debuted the single “Prophecy of Defilement,” which delves into personal flaws and existential failure....
Low Cut Connie Reimagines Prince’s ‘Little Red Corvette’ For The Current
Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner performed a solo‑piano rendition of Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” on Minnesota’s independent station The Current. The live session was recorded in Minneapolis, Prince’s hometown, marking the ten‑year anniversary of the artist’s death. Weiner highlighted Prince’s enduring...
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s March 2026 roundup spotlights the most compelling independent country releases, ranging from Tony Trischka’s bluegrass‑rich *Earl Jam 2* to the left‑leaning outlaw sounds of The Bootstrap Boys. The list underscores a surge in genre‑blending projects—psychedelic Tex‑Mex, folk‑pop hybrids, and slacker...
Ne-Yo Wants to Be Country with New Song. But He’s No Alan Jackson
R&B star Ne‑Yo released the country‑crossover single “Up, Out, & Gone,” debuting it at the Grand Ole Opry in November 2025. While the track features a faint steel‑guitar line, critics argue it sounds more like his usual R&B style than...
Premiere: Euphrosyne Channel Beauty and Chaos in Equal Measure in “Mother Earth Betrayed Us”
Greek post‑black metal outfit Euphrosyne premiered their new single “Mother Earth Betrayed Us” on MetalSucks, pairing stark lyrical condemnation of humanity’s industrial legacy with a blend of aggressive riffs and melancholic atmospheres. The track’s vocal assault by frontwoman Efi Eva...
BO LUEDERS (HARM'S WAY, HardLore Podcast) Has Died
Bo Lueders, the founding guitarist of industrial‑metal band Harm's Way and co‑host of the HardLore Podcast, has died. The band and podcast issued a joint statement expressing grief and requesting privacy, while also directing listeners to the Suicide and Crisis...
Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma’s D2C Service OpenWav Launches Snafu-Backed Indie Artist Financing Platform
OpenWav, the direct‑to‑fan platform co‑founded by Wyclef Jean and Jaeson Ma, has unveiled OpenWav Artist Bank, a financing service that offers independent musicians cash advances ranging from low five figures to high seven figures. The program, built with AI‑driven catalog...
INGESTED Recruits DYING FETUS' JOHN GALLAGHER For New Single "Watch You Fold"
Ingested has released the single “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, as the lead track from their upcoming album Denigration. The band re‑recorded all vocals after dismissing frontman Josh Davies amid sexual‑misconduct allegations. The album boasts a...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced her second studio album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," slated for release on June 12 through Geffen Records. The record, which carries a parental advisory label, follows her 2023 breakthrough...
Henry Morris Signs With Azoff’s Giant Music Label, Releases New Single Ahead Of Fall Touring
Los Angeles‑based indie singer‑songwriter Henry Morris has signed to Giant Music, the Azoff‑founded independent label, and released his new single “Good Girls Go TO Heaven.” The 25‑year‑old, managed by Rob Cavallo, will hit the road this fall supporting Artemas on...
“I Thought We Should Create Our Own Rock’n’roll Language” – Richard Thompson Interviewed
Richard Thompson, former Fairport Convention leader and seminal English folk‑rock pioneer, reflects on his career from the 1960s to his 2005 comeback album Front Parlour Ballads. He explains how early US influences gave way to a uniquely British rock language,...
Thursday Played Rarities at Night 1 of ‘Full City Devolución’ Tour (Video, Setlist)
Thursday kicked off its Full City Devolución tour on April 1 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, marking the 25th, 20th and 15th anniversaries of Full Collapse, A City By the Light Divided and No Devolución. Front‑man Geoff Rickly debuted the rarely‑played...
Laufey Takes On Miles Davis’ ‘Blue In Green’
Icelandic singer‑songwriter Laufey has released a lyrical version of Miles Davis’s 1959 classic “Blue In Green,” produced in partnership with Amazon Music. The collaboration extends to Lexus, which unveiled a one‑off electric vehicle, the Blue In Green Edition RZ, designed...
Holding Absence Share Sensational New Track ‘Whisper Of A Dream’
Holding Absence has returned after a three‑year hiatus with the single “Whisper Of A Dream,” their first release on Sumerian Records. The track, inspired by cyber‑punk aesthetics, showcases a blend of atmospheric beauty and aggressive intensity, signaling an evolution of...
Album Premiere: Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy – ‘Fugue Gnawed From the Scabbed God Cerebrum’
Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) announced the April 3, 2026 release of their new LP *Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum* on Stillbirth Records/Gore House Productions. The record pushes the band’s brutal death‑metal foundation into experimental territory with destroyed synth layers and alien soundscapes. Vocalist Jesse Agiomamitis describes the album...
Deb Never Longs for Connection on “All the Time”
Indie pop artist Deb Never released the single “all the time,” the first preview from her forthcoming album ARCADE. The melancholic ballad, accompanied by a gloomy video directed by Vivian Kim, reflects the anxiety of distant connections. Never explained on...
Everybody Wants to Sing Nate Amos’s Songs
Nate Amos’s solo project This Is Lorelei has surged into indie‑rock prominence, propelled by the breakout track “Where’s Your Love Now.” The song, released on the June 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star, gained traction after high‑profile covers by...
Wanderfal Festival at The Cornish Bank for April 10 – 11
The Wanderfal Festival will take place at The Cornish Bank in Falmouth on April 10‑11, featuring headliners Stealing Sheep, Opus Kink, The Golden Dregs, Nadia Reid and The Leisure Society alongside acts such as Oh Mr James, Voka Gentle and emerging talent...
Prospa Announce Debut Album, ‘Free Your Mind’
UK electronic duo Prospa announced their debut full‑length album, “Free Your Mind,” slated for release on 5 June via CircoLoco Records. The title track features tech‑house DJ Cloonee and continues the pair’s blend of classic house with global dance influences. After...
ILL NIÑO & Ex-Guitarist Release Joint Statement After Recent Drama
Latin‑metal veterans Ill Niño announced the abrupt removal of guitarist Xander Raymond Charles just weeks before his debut show, citing a scheduling conflict rather than any performance issue. Charles publicly described the decision as a "total shock" but emphasized there were...
GosT Creator James Lollar Dead at 46
James Cody Lollar, the mastermind behind the dark synthwave metal project GosT, died unexpectedly at 46, as announced by his management team Bad Behavior. Lollar founded GosT in 2013 after fronting Texas sludge band Vaste Burai and released six full-length...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
Of Montreal Announce New Album Aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single “When”: Stream
American indie pop outfit of Montreal announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. The record, described as a breakup and personal rebirth narrative, was recorded in New York’s Honey Jar studio...
Jonique: “I’m Trying to Be Less Afraid and More Open”
Joni Samuels, performing under the name Jonique, is postponing a formal music release to focus on live shows at Washington, D.C. venues such as Moth Club and The Windmill. She uses each performance as a testing ground, letting songs evolve...
Art Lovers Movie Club: Gê Viana, ‘Radiola De Promessa’, 2025
Brazilian artist Gê Viana’s 2025 film "Radiola de Promessa" showcases the massive, custom‑built radiolas that dominate Maranhão’s public celebrations. The work frames these sound systems as altars, capturing pre‑festival rituals such as dough kneading, woodcutting, and communal singing before the...
Watch NEVERMORE Play Their First Show With New Lineup In Türkiye
Nevermore, the influential US metal band, returned to the stage on April 1 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall with a completely new lineup, marking their first live show since the 2011 split. The lineup features founding guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Van Williams,...
Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
Ella Langley released an extended seven‑minute "Choosin’ Texas" video on April 1, featuring a cast of Texas‑based musicians and rodeo legends. The production was shot at Fort Worth’s historic Stagecoach Ballroom and highlights regional talent instead of Nashville’s typical star power....
SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album
Sevendust has unveiled the new single “Threshold,” the lead track from their 15th studio album One, due May 1, 2025. The song, featuring the band’s signature heavy grooves and melodic intensity, is now streaming worldwide. A striking music video continues the...
Trippie Redd and Young Thug Unite for New Single “Paperbag Boy”
Trippie Redd kicks off 2026 with the single “Paperbag Boy,” a joint effort with Young Thug that pairs melodic verses with booming 808s and bright synths. The track underscores the chemistry between the two rappers and serves as a bridge from...
ALBUM REVIEW: Thomm Jutz Practices the Alchemy of Songwriting on ‘Ring-A-Bellin’’
Thomm Jutz releases his 18‑track album "Ring‑A‑Bellin", a concept project inspired by Carl Jung’s alchemy and the songwriting process. The record features sparse arrangements, primarily Jutz’s guitar paired with bassist Mark Fain, with occasional contributions from co‑writers. Drawing on his...
Lord of the Lost ‘OPVS NOIR Vol. 3’ | The Album Story
German gothic‑rock outfit Lord of the Lost has released “OPVS NOIR Vol. 3,” the final chapter of a three‑album trilogy that began with Vol. 1 in 2022. The band wrote 33 tracks for the project, selecting a diverse mix that showcases experimental...
Mike Gordon Welcomes Friends and Family for Hometown Show
Mike Gordon concluded his first solo tour with a hometown show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont, featuring guest appearances by his teenage daughter Tessa, local singer Kat Wright, and longtime collaborator Scott Murawski. The performances highlighted collaborative renditions...
POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Perform At 2026 NFL Draft In Pittsburgh
Bret Michaels, the iconic frontman of Poison and a native of Western Pennsylvania, will headline a high‑energy performance at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. He will share the stage with fellow Pittsburgh‑born rapper Wiz Khalifa for a genre‑blending mash‑up. The...
Futurebirds Confirm New Album Details, Prioritize Physical Media
Futurebirds will issue their first double‑album, *Far Out Country*, on June 5 via Dualtone Records, with the complete set debuting on vinyl. The record is split into *Far Out Country I* and *II*, each representing a sun‑lit daytime and a...
Meet Alice Cooper's New Guitarist
Alice Cooper announced 22‑year‑old British guitarist Anna Cara as the new lead guitarist, stepping in while longtime player Nita Strauss takes maternity leave. Cara will debut at the "Welcome to Our Nightmare" shows in Las Vegas, a three‑night run featuring illusionist Criss Angel. She...
Larrison, “Connecters Volume 1: Original Recordings, 1992–1999”
Freedom to Spend has unearthed and reissued Larrison Seidle’s rare cassette *Connecters* Volume 1, the sole surviving copy of a lo‑fi, Casio‑CZ‑5000‑crafted album recorded between 1992 and 1999. The tape, discovered among 1,200 cassettes from Austin’s *ND* archive, showcases short, synth‑driven...
Javier Nero Blends Modern Elements with Big Band Jazz
Jazz trombonist and composer Javier Nero has released his second big‑band album, Alkebulan, with the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra. The record blends classic big‑band orchestration with modern influences such as hip‑hop grooves, Afro‑Cuban polyrhythms, and odd‑meter structures, featuring guest vocalists...
Bonnie Raitt Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The article ranks Bonnie Raitt’s 18 studio albums, highlighting the dramatic arc from her early, critically praised but commercially modest releases to the career‑defining comeback with 1989’s *Nick of Time*. It details how mismatched producers and label pressure produced uneven...
The Earliest Days of Talking Heads Are a Revelation
Rhino’s March 6 2026 three‑CD compilation assembles Talking Heads’ earliest demos and live recordings from 1974‑77, capturing the band as a raw power trio before their debut album and before Jerry Harrison joined. The set features apartment sessions, CBS studio demos, a...
National Theatre in Prague 2025-26 Review: Parsifal
The National Theatre in Prague opened its 2025‑26 season with a daring production of Wagner’s Parsifal, directed by Andreas Homoki. Homoki replaces the traditional mystical setting with a Kafka‑inspired bureaucratic archive, using a rotating conical set to symbolize the containment of knowledge....
Morgan Evans Washes Through Memento Mori
Australian country singer‑songwriter Morgan Evans releases "Steel Town," an album that trades the genre’s usual swagger for introspective storytelling. The record blends pedal‑steel riffs, rustic strings, and eclectic influences ranging from Hawaiian guitar to British rock, while featuring harmony vocals...
Caroline Davis Explores Endless Musical Possibilities
Caroline Davis releases *Fallows*, her first true solo album, recorded during a four‑week residency in Ucross, Wyoming. The project fuses her alto saxophone with a custom processing unit called an organelle and incorporates field recordings of snow, birds, and water....
Gorillaz Receive Plaque For 10th Show At Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, UK
Gorillaz marked a milestone on March 28 by receiving a Golden Arrow plaque for their tenth performance at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, a venue that seats roughly 12,000. The show sold 8,772 tickets and generated about $1.05 million in gross revenue, contributing...
Listen to Jimmy Page’s Original Home Demo for Led Zeppelin’s ‘Ten Years Gone’
Jimmy Page uploaded a rare home demo of Led Zeppelin’s 1975 track “Ten Years Gone” to his official YouTube channel, giving listeners a glimpse of the song’s embryonic form. The stripped‑back recording captures Page’s early guitar layering and the mood...
Brown Horse – Total Dive
Brown Horse, the alt‑rock quartet led by Patrick Turner, drops its third album Total Dive on April 10, 2026. The record pushes the band’s sound louder and harder, weaving grunge‑era distortion with folk‑tinged pedal steel and accordion. Lyrically, it explores...
Evilgiane’s Camera Roll From His Tour with Snow Strippers
Experimental rap collective Surf Gang and electronic duo Snow Strippers launched a U.S. tour in January and February, sharing the stage across multiple cities. Label head Evilgiane said the partnership arose from a shared taste in music, merging cutting‑edge rap...
“He May Be Alluding to Life, the Universe or a Balance Sheet, for All the Listener Knows”: The 1980 Album...
New Musik’s 1980 debut album “From A To B” delivered three Top‑20 singles and positioned the band at the crossroads of progressive rock and emerging synth‑pop. Frontman Tony Mansfield acted as both songwriter and sound architect, employing early Korg, Roland,...
Listen to Peter Gabriel’s New Track, “Till Your Mind Is Shining”
Peter Gabriel has dropped the fourth single, “Till Your Mind Is Shining,” from his forthcoming double‑album o\/i, continuing a moon‑phase rollout that began in January. The track arrives on the pink full moon and is presented in a Dark‑Side Mix...
Jesca Hoop Shares Propulsive New Single and Video “Big Storm”
Jesca Hoop released the propulsive single “Big Storm” on May 1, 2026, alongside a striking video that blends new footage with historic Prelinger Archives material. The track leads the forthcoming album Long Wave Home, her seventh solo effort and first fully self‑produced,...