TROY THE BAND Gets Trippy & Loud On New Single "Journey's End"
London experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band released the single “Journey’s End,” the fifth preview from their forthcoming second album (des) slated for July 3, 2026. The track blends doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal and features guest vocalists Peter Holland, Kay Elizabeth and Caine Hemmingway. After the departure of their original singer, the band adopted a rotating‑vocalist model for the album, marking a creative pivot from their 2024 debut Cataclysm. They also announced Ana‑Maria Terr Bordei as the new permanent vocalist.
The April Album Releases in Alternative, Rock, Metal, and Beyond
AltPress released a comprehensive April release guide covering more than 30 new albums and EPs across alternative, rock, metal and experimental scenes. The slate features high‑profile drops such as Foo Fighters’ surprise record “Your Favorite Toy” and Atreyu’s “The End...
Watch Underscores Play SOPHIE, ML Buch, Kylie Minogue and More Inside a Koreatown Dry Cleaners
Underscores delivered an hour‑long hyperpop mix for goyo club, filmed inside a family‑owned dry‑cleaner in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The set weaves together avant‑garde tracks from SOPHIE, Ninajirachi and Jane Remover with mainstream pop staples by Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and...
BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'The Most Important Thing For Me Is To Really Have That Authenticity'
Gavin Rossdale, frontman of Bush, says authenticity and mental‑health focus drive their new album “I Beat Loneliness,” released in July 2025 via earMUSIC. He stresses confessional lyrics over materialistic topics, aiming to connect with listeners seeking emotional support. The band will...
Balancing Act: ELIZA Interviewed
British singer ELIZA, formerly Eliza Doolittle, has terminated her Parlophone contract and launched her first fully independent project, the album "The Darkening Green." The record marks a stylistic turn toward darker, alt‑rock and neo‑soul textures, while lyrics explore capitalism, motherhood,...
Jeshi Shares Nocturnal Single ‘at the Wheel’
London‑based artist Jeshi has dropped his newest single, “at the wheel,” on the electronic imprint Select Discs—a partnership between Partisan Records and Gregory Wells. The track follows his club‑centric “Champagne” and delivers a mournful, after‑hours anthem that captures the fragile final...
4 Big Name Artists Who’ve Integrated AI Into Their Music in Transformative Ways
Major artists are turning to artificial‑intelligence tools to reshape how music is created and distributed. Lauv partnered with Hooky to generate a Korean‑language version of his hit, while Jacob Collier teamed with Google’s MusicFX DJ to explore continuously evolving soundscapes....
Nirvana’s Self-Titled Release Hits A Chart Milestone
Nirvana’s self‑titled greatest‑hits compilation has reached 200 weeks on the UK Official Albums chart, marking a rare longevity milestone for a band with only three studio albums. The collection climbed from No. 95 to No. 89, underscoring continued discovery by new listeners....
Ben Seretan and John Thayer Create an Ambient Masterpiece
Ben Seretan and John Thayer have released their first official collaboration, the ambient album *Sunbeam of No Illusion*. Drawing its title from a historic Emerson‑Whitman letter, the record weaves literary homage with lush soundscapes. The duo combines Fender Rhodes, modular...
Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour
Irish dream‑pop artist Maria Somerville opened her first U.S. show in Burlington, Vermont, kicking off a North American tour that follows Canadian dates and the January 2026 *Luster (Remixes)* EP. The performance at Higher Ground blended the ethereal textures of...
Rediscovering Her Voice: Snail Mail Interviewed
Lindsey Jordan, known as Snail Mail, returns with her third album Ricochet, her most rounded work yet, after a five‑year hiatus. The record follows a 2021 vocal‑cord surgery that restored her range and a marathon touring cycle that doubled as a...
Mani’s Family Say “Misunderstanding” Over Manchester Tribute Gig “Has Now Been Resolved”
Mani’s family announced that the misunderstanding surrounding the “Manichester” tribute concert in Manchester has been resolved. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue, is organized by Damon Minchella with the blessing of Mani’s brother Greg. A star‑studded...
Ed Sheeran Praised for Turning Down ‘Fortnite’ Collaboration
Ed Sheeran disclosed he turned down a Fortnite collaboration because he doesn’t play the game and wants only authentic brand partnerships. He highlighted his genuine connection to products like Orange amps and his recent Pokémon tie‑in, which placed his single...
The New Faces Of Party Rap: PartyOf2, Joey Valence & Brae & More
Party rap is experiencing a revival as acts like PartyOf2, Thot Squad, Joey Valence & Brae, and Bbno$ reinterpret the genre’s late‑2000s roots for a streaming‑first audience. These artists fuse nostalgic club beats with candid, often vulnerable lyrics, moving beyond...
Luke Combs Hits A New Career High — Even As BTS Blocks Him From No. 1
Luke Combs’ latest album *The Way I Am* debuted at No. 2 on the U.K. Official Vinyl Albums chart, marking his first top‑10 vinyl entry. BTS’s *Arirang* held the No. 1 spot, preventing Combs from a vinyl summit. The record also reclaimed...
NECROT Signs To METAL BLADE RECORDS
Oakland death‑metal trio NECROT has officially signed with veteran label Metal Blade Records, aligning the band with a 45‑year legacy of extreme‑music support. The deal coincides with NECROT’s inclusion on the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, featuring 30 dates across the...
Alt-J’s Joe Newman Shares Epic Video for JJerome87 Single ‘Brush Me Like A Horse’
Alt‑J guitarist Joe Newman has launched his solo project JJerome87 with the single “Brush Me Like A Horse,” accompanied by a cinematic music video. The video, directed by Alex Takács—who has worked with The xx, Lorde and alt‑J—visualizes an "acid...
Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s We Are Together Again Reviewed: Will Oldham’s Homecoming Streak Finds New Richness
Will Oldham, under his Bonnie Prince Billy moniker, releases *We Are Together Again*, a twelve‑track album recorded in Louisville with family and longtime collaborators. The record marks a homecoming, featuring contributions from his brother Ned, Freakwater’s Catherine Irwin, and Mekons veteran Sally...
Camille Camille’s ‘J’ai Rêvé’ Is Fringed With Magic
Belgian singer‑songwriter Camille Camille has released the new single “J’ai rêvé,” a stripped‑down guitar‑and‑vocal track that opens her forthcoming album Enchanted Sea. The song, born from a long‑distance relationship, evolved from a melancholy sailor’s ballad into a hopeful hymn after home...
Finnish Alt-Pop Star Pehmoaino: ‘Art Helps Us Survive This Dark Country’
Finnish alt‑pop singer Pehmoaino, who won The Voice Kids at age 12, has turned her neurodivergent upbringing into a poetry‑driven music career. Her debut single “haluun takas mun perhoset” went viral on TikTok, propelling her streams into the tens of...
Lou Gramm Goes Inside The Vaults For His Latest Solo Album ‘Released’
Lou Gramm’s new solo album *Released* finally brings to light a collection of ten tracks that were originally recorded in the late 1980s but left unfinished for more than two decades. The songs, co‑written with bassist Bruce Turgon, have been...
Bristol’s Getdown Services Offer up New Single ‘The Radiator’
Bristol duo Getdown Services released their new single “The Radiator” on April 1, 2026, following a high‑energy stint supporting the Viagra Boys. The track, inspired by a stubborn heater and a PlayStation 1 tantrum, is accompanied by a madcap video starring Daisy Kennedy...
TheBoyShadow Release Scorching Debut Track ‘Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning’
Former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney has debuted his new project TheBoyShadow with the single “Give Me A Seam & I’ll Show You The Meaning,” released through Roadrunner Records. The track fuses aggressive hardcore riffing with ethereal shoegaze textures, creating a...
"We're Honouring a Legend." Inside King Ultramega, the Star-Studded Tribute to Chris Cornell Featuring Members of Soundgarden, Alice In Chains,...
King Ultramega, a fan‑initiated supergroup, turned a lockdown jam into a multi‑artist tribute to late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. The project, spearheaded by bassist Mark Menghi, has released covers such as “Rusty Cage,” “Be Yourself,” and “Say Hello 2 Heaven,” featuring members of Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Anthrax,...
Maryanne Royle & Paddy Steer – Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII: Tyne and Wear | Somerset
The latest Ceremonial County Tapes Vol.XXII pairs Maryanne Royle’s atmospheric sound collage, "The Stone Throat," with Paddy Steer’s experimental jazz‑infused piece, "Swerving Coach," each rooted in distinct UK underground locales. Royle draws on field recordings from Newcastle’s historic Victoria Tunnel,...
Silver Gore Share New Single ‘Black Cherry Liqueur’
London indie duo Silver Gore has released their new single “Black Cherry Liqueur.” The track, described as skidding beats with sugary melodies, follows their 2025 EP “Dogs In Heaven.” Ava Gore says the song reflects risk‑taking, absurdity, and building from...
The Shits – Diet Of Worms
The Shits release their third album, *Diet Of Worms*, marking nearly a decade of activity in Leeds’ volatile DIY punk scene. The six‑piece band expands its sound with three guitars, layered effects, and a surprisingly melodic bass line, pushing noise‑rock...
"It Does Sometimes Feel Like a Private Joke": Getdown Services Explain Themselves
Bristol duo Getdown Services have released their latest single, “The Radiator,” continuing the genre‑bending, spoken‑word style that defined their 2023 debut album *Crisps*. The pair, Josh Law and Ben Sadler, blend disco, electronica and rock while deliberately using lo‑fi equipment...
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Good Kid, m.A.A.d City’ Has Now Spent 700 Straight Weeks on the Billboard 200
Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore album *good kid, m.A.A.d city* has logged 700 straight weeks on the Billboard 200, the longest run ever for a hip‑hop record. The 2012 release is currently positioned at No. 54, climbing two spots from the previous week....
Inner Ear: Croatian Music for April, by Jakub Knera
Jakub Knera’s piece maps Croatia’s vibrant underground music scene, highlighting how artists blend indie, hip‑hop, electronic and folk influences while maintaining cross‑border collaborations with Serbian and Bosnian musicians despite lingering political tensions. Traditional instruments such as the tambura are re‑imagined...
How ‘American Psycho’ and Marina Abramovic Fed the Met Opera’s ‘Tristan’
Yuval Sharon’s new Metropolitan Opera staging of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” pairs a downstage table setting with an elevated, iris‑like tunnel, creating a visual duality that mirrors the lovers’ emotional extremes. In a pivotal Act I scene, a knife projection envelops...
"Pete Doherty Said that I Was a High-Kicking Acrobat Crossed with Nico. I Was Very Pleased with That." Approved by...
London trio The Molotovs, formed by siblings Issey and Mat Cartilidge with drummer Ice during the pandemic, have surged from park busking to sharing stages with icons like Blondie, Iggy Pop and the Sex Pistols. Their debut album *Wasted On Youth* drops...
‘The World Comes To Our Doorstep’: Sziget Launches Stage For Hungarian Artists
Sziget Festival is adding a dedicated Budapest Park Stage for Hungarian talent, sponsored by Johnny Walker, during its Aug. 11‑15, 2026 run on Budapest’s Island of Freedom. The stage will host four to five local acts each day, featuring artists such as...
#SHOWBIZ: Singer Naim Daniel Maintains Low Profile, Shifts Focus to Private Gigs
Malaysian singer‑actor Naim Daniel, 28, has pivoted to private performances, shelving large public concerts for the time being. He continues to book closed‑door gigs during Ramadan and Raya while staying active on Instagram Live and writing songs for other artists....
Watch Tems Showcase ‘What You Need’ on ‘Fallon’
Nigerian singer‑songwriter Tems delivered an intimate rendition of “What You Need” on The Tonight Show, spotlighting the lead single from her newly released EP Love Is a Kingdom. The performance featured a live band and backup vocalists, underscoring the emotive...
The Next British Invasion Is Here, and It’s Led by Women
A new wave of British female pop artists—including Raye, Olivia Dean, Lola Young and PinkPantheress—has taken the U.S. charts by storm, foregrounding their English identity rather than mimicking American styles. Raye’s latest album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” explicitly celebrates...
40 Years Ago, This Weird, Genre-Bending Song Hit No. 1
Austrian singer Falco’s 1986 synth‑pop single “Rock Me Amadeus” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the only German‑language rap song to top the U.S. chart. The track mixes new‑wave production with German rap verses that liken Mozart to 1980s...
Arte.TV to Stream ‘Lohengrin’ From Baden Baden with Piotr Beczała
Arte.TV will stream Wagner’s Lohengrin from the Festspielhaus Baden‑Baden on April 5, featuring world‑renowned tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role. The production, directed for television by Nele Münchmeyer and conducted by Joana Mallwitz, joins Arte’s growing slate of premium opera broadcasts. The run,...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus Now Available Digitally on iTunes, Steam, and Amazon Music
Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus today, offering five CDs of previously unreleased in‑game music. The digital edition is priced at $32.98 on Steam and $54.99 for the physical box set, with pre‑orders now open. Physical...
Skeletor
Pitchfork’s review of Chief Keef’s 2024 album Skeletor notes a blend of experimental production and familiar drill motifs. The track “Only for the Night” is highlighted as the album’s lyrical and musical apex, while other songs fall into repetitive filler. Compared with...
Companion
Companion is the third studio album from North Carolina‑born songwriter Justin Morris, fronting the folk‑country group Sluice, released on indie label Mtn Laurel. The record earned a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork, drawing attention to its gritty storytelling, including a home‑invasion...
The Singles Economy: How Music Is Being Marketed Differently
Music labels are abandoning full‑album drops for film soundtracks in favor of staggered single releases, a move designed to stretch audience buzz and maximize per‑track revenue. Recent Bollywood films such as *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* have released one or two songs...
Kylesa – Static Tensions
In spring 2009, Georgia‑born sludge metal band Kylesa released their fourth LP, Static Tensions. The record built on the band’s earlier dual‑drummer experiment by adding a third percussionist, Eric Hernandez, and brought in bassist Javier Villegas from the NYC punk...
Q & A: Il Volo on Bringing Italy to North America
Il Volo, the Italian opera‑pop trio, has launched the North American leg of its world tour, beginning in Denver on April 15. The group, which boasts nearly a million Instagram followers and millions of YouTube and TikTok fans, will blend classic...
Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya Close Schubert Club’s International Artist Series
Jordi Savall will close the Schubert Club’s 2025‑26 International Artist Series at the Ordway in Saint Paul on April 16, 2026, leading his ensembles Hespèrion XXI and La Capella Reial de Catalunya. The concert, titled “Songs, Battles, and Dances from the Old and the New World,”...
Samuel Hasselhorn, Claire Lefilliatre, Anne Warthmann Lead Salle Cortot’s April 2026 Programming
Salle Cortot unveiled its April 2026 calendar, opening with a concert on April 4 that pairs Debussy’s “Danse sacrée et danse profane” with orchestrated songs by Duparc and Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony. A contemporary program drawing on Amerindian traditions follows on April 7,...
White Denim Details 2026 U.S. & European Tour Dates
White Denim announced a 2026 tour that spans the United States and Europe in support of their forthcoming album 13, due April 24 on Bella Union. The itinerary kicks off with warm‑up shows in May, a West‑coast summer leg from July 7‑16, followed by...
Melissa Auf Der Maur on How Hole Influenced This Young Artist: ‘There Are Direct Correlations’
Melissa Auf der Maur, former Hole bassist and 90s alt‑rock icon, discussed her new memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* and highlighted a direct link between Hole and pop star Olivia Rodrigo. After Rodrigo thanked Auf der Maur’s daughter...
GEOFF TATE: 'What I Find Really Interesting Is How Many People Don't Recognize Me, And How Many People Do'
Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate discussed the paradox of being both recognized and overlooked by fans while touring, noting how imitators both flatter and surprise him. He announced the May 3 release of "Operation: Mindcrime III," a concept album that revisits the...
Doco on Famous Australian Festival Summersault to Screen at Sydney Film Festival
The Best Summer, a documentary directed by Tamra Davis, will screen at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival in June. Built from archival footage of the 1995‑96 Summersault tour, the film features never‑seen performances by the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo...