The Cover Mix: Marlon Hoffstadt AKA DJ Daddy Trance
German producer Marlon Hoffstadt, aka DJ Daddy Trance, appears on the March 30 2026 Mixmag cover with an exclusive “Cover Mix” that revisits the old‑school trance that shaped his early career. The 14‑track set spans seminal 1990s and early‑2000s releases, from Dance 2 Trance to Blur’s club remix, curated as a tribute to the genre’s golden era. Hoffstadt says the mix is a deliberate return to his roots, positioning the collection as both personal homage and a broader nod to trance’s lasting influence. Full credits and an interview link accompany the feature.
Brown Wimpenny Announce Debut Album ‘Long Live Brown Wimpenny’ and Share “Old Molly Metcalfe”
Brown Wimpenny announced their debut album Long Live Brown Wimpenny, due June 5 on Broadside Hacks Recordings, and released the single “Old Molly Metcalfe,” a cinematic reworking of a Jake Thackray song that opens with an archival 1974 performance. The eleven‑piece...
Montreux Jazz Festival Unveils Mammoth 60th Edition Lineup
Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival has unveiled its 60th‑edition program, running July 3‑18 and drawing roughly 250,000 fans. The roster mixes legends such as Sting, Deep Purple and Van Morrison with breakout acts like Raye, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, and features unique pairings...
Morton Feldman Was Loud. His Music Was Quietly Haunting.
Morton Feldman, a centenarian American composer, remains a pivotal figure in 20th‑century experimental music. His piano work “Triadic Memories,” performed by longtime interpreter Amy Williams, evokes a disorienting sense of time and memory, leaving even seasoned musicians momentarily unmoored. Feldman's quietly...
Shaina Hayes Returns With New Single ‘Flourish’
Canadian singer‑songwriter Shaina Hayes has released her new single “Flourish,” continuing the folk‑pop trajectory set by her 2022 debut *to coax a waltz* and 2024 follow‑up *Kindergarten Heart*. The track draws lyrical inspiration from John O’Donohue’s Celtic‑wisdom book *Anam Cara*, framing...
Lambrini Girls Blaze A Trail With New Single ‘Cult Of Celebrity’
UK punk duo Lambrini Girls have released their new single “Cult Of Celebrity,” a scathing take on society’s obsession with fame. The track, accompanied by a Harv Frost‑directed video, attacks the elite’s moral decay amid post‑Epstein revelations. The band announced...
Lauren Auder – Whole World As Vigil
London‑based singer‑producer Lauren Auder releases her sophomore album "Whole World As Vigil," expanding on the identity themes introduced in her 2023 debut "infinite spine." The record opens with the visceral track “marrow,” then pivots through industrial‑sampled post‑rock pop, highlighted by...
Watch David Byrne Perform ‘When We Are Singing’ on ‘Colbert’
David Byrne appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing “When We Are Singing” from his September‑released album Who Is the Sky?. He highlighted a shift to vibrant, choreographed staging, contrasting with his previous grey‑toned tour. Byrne discussed integrating...
On ‘Ambiguous Desire’, Arlo Parks Turns Fleeting Nocturnal Moments Into Lasting Songs
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks releases her third album, Ambiguous Desire, on April 3 via Transgressive Records. Drawing on nocturnal New York club experiences, the record shifts toward house, techno and electronic textures while retaining her lyrical intimacy. Produced with Baird...
Margareta Matišić Joins Zelaya Artists
Zelaya Artists has added Croatian mezzo‑soprano Margareta Matišić to its roster. Matišić debuted professionally in 2018 at the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka and quickly amassed a diverse operatic repertoire across Europe. Her international breakthrough came in 2023 with a...
"There's No Denying that Gong Has Changed Me." Kavus Torabi on the New Adventures of Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, Space-Rock and...
British musician Kavus Torabi, frontman of the progressive‑psychedelic collective Gong, announced the release of Bright Spirit, the final album of a three‑record trilogy that began with 2019’s The Universe Also Collapses. The record blends psychedelic rock, jazz, space‑rock and electronica, featuring...
"You Can Borrow the Luggage of the Past, You Can Amalgamate It with Things that You've Conceived Could Be in...
In spring 1971, a 24‑year‑old David Bowie wrote “Changes,” fusing rock, jazz, and beat poetry as a mission statement for his next decade. He shifted from his usual guitar to the grand piano at his Haddon Hall home, shaping the song’s...
Justin Bieber Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years
Justin Bieber performed his first U.S. concert in four years at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a 25‑song set drawn entirely from his 2025 Swag and Swag II albums. The show featured a full band set, an acoustic interlude,...
Yeongtaek Yang Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
Baritone Yeongtaek Yang has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, adding a rapidly rising talent to the agency’s roster. Yang earned degrees from Seoul National University and the Manhattan School of Music and has been recognized with top honors in several...
‘American Idol’ Cuts Six Contestants, Names the Top 14 in First Live Show
American Idol’s season 24 aired its first live show on March 30, 2026, revealing the Top 14 contestants after Hawaii performances. Six singers—Abayomi, Makiyah, Madison Moon, Ruby Rae, Genevieve Heyward, and Kutter Bradley—were eliminated. The remaining artists now enter the Songs of Faith week, where live audience...
Braxton Keith Announces New, Debut Album “Real Damn Deal”
Braxton Keith’s debut album “Real Damn Deal” arrives on May 15 under Warner Records Nashville, cementing his status as a leading neotraditional country act. The Texas‑born singer already commands 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, filling venues with fans who crave classic‑styled...
3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1960s That Drove Moms and Dads Crazy
The article spotlights three iconic 1960s rock tracks that sparked generational tension, highlighting how the rebellious sound of the era clashed with parental expectations. It details each song’s lyrical edge, sonic innovation, and the cultural shockwaves they created among conservative...
Cardi B Defeats ‘Enough (Miami)’ Song Copying Lawsuit: ‘No Factual Support’
Cardi B won a federal court ruling that dismissed a Texas lawsuit alleging her 2024 single “Enough (Miami)” copied the unregistered track “Greasy Frybread.” Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. found the plaintiffs lacked factual support and could not establish personal jurisdiction...
Linea Personal Sprinkles R&B Soul in LP 'Todo Ø Nada'
Linea Personal, a Mexican‑American band from Stockton, released its sophomore LP “Todo ø Nada” on March 26, blending corridos tumbados with R&B, trap, blues and jazz influences. The three‑year project narrowed 50 recorded songs to a 13‑track album featuring a Future interpolation on...
5 Songs That Could Serve as CliffsNotes to Country Music in the 1970s
The article spotlights five emblematic 1970s tracks that map the decade’s country music spectrum—from Buck Owens’ Bakersfield‑style "Made in Japan" to Dolly Parton’s Nashville‑Sound ballad, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthem, the Eagles’ country‑rock crossover "Desperado," and John Prine’s folk‑infused...
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler Once Revealed How They Got ‘Ripped Off’ (But Ozzy Had This Extra Advantage)
In a 2013 Howard Stern interview, Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler disclosed how early Black Sabbath management siphoned off earnings and left the band burdened by massive tax bills. Their lack of business savvy meant they were paid far...
9 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup highlights nine freshly released tracks spanning metal, indie rock, emo, and shoegaze. Notable releases include Division of Mind’s two singles from the upcoming “Exoterror” album, Robber Robber’s “New Year’s Eve” ahead of “Two Wheels Move the Soul,”...
4 of the Hairiest Hair Metal Bands That Make Me Instantly Smell Aquanet
The Vice piece spotlights four quintessential hair‑metal acts—Ratt, Twisted Sister, Poison and Mötley Crüe—detailing their 1980s rise, signature looks, and lasting influence. Ratt’s 1984 debut *Out of the Cellar* cemented their stadium‑rock reputation, while Twisted Sister’s anthems like “I Wanna Rock”...
Billy Joel’s The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert) Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD
Sony Legacy Recordings will issue a Blu‑ray and DVD of Billy Joel’s *The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden (The Complete Concert)* on May 29, 2024. The physical set adds 11 songs that were omitted from the CBS broadcast of the March 28, 2024...
Bob Dylan’s AI “Lectures From the Grave” Are an Accidental Warning for What Not to Do: Review
Bob Dylan launched a $5‑a‑month Patreon called "Lectures from the Grave," offering AI‑generated monologues, a faux Mark Twain letter, a short story, and a vintage video. The pieces use synthetic voices and fabricated pen names, delivering historically themed content that...
Ruthie Bandit Plots Goose Madison Square Garden Afterparties
Indie‑jam quartet Goose will headline Madison Square Garden on June 19‑20, 2026, marking a follow‑up to their sold‑out debut last summer. Dayglo Presents is extending the event with after‑parties featuring Ruthie Bandit, formerly Rivka Ruth, at nearby Hill Country BBQ....
Disclosure Share Video for New Song “The Sun Comes Up Tremendous”
Disclosure has dropped its first 2026 single, "The Sun Comes Up Tremendous," featuring a rare lead vocal performance by Howard Lawrence. The track is accompanied by a visually striking video directed by Colt Grice and Moldyroom. The release follows the...
From ‘DTF St. Louis’ to ‘Project Hail Mary,’ This Dennis Wilson Song Is Having a Moment
Dennis Wilson’s 1977 solo track “Rainbows” has resurfaced after nearly five decades, appearing in the sci‑fi film *Project Hail Mary* and HBO’s series *DTF St. Louis*. The song underscores a scene where Ryan Gosling’s astronaut character marvels at Earth’s beauty, and a...
Periphery Announce ‘A Pale White Dot’, Will Release New Single “Mr. God” Thursday
American progressive metal outfit Periphery announced their upcoming album *A Pale White Dot*, slated for release on May 15 via 3 Dot Recordings. The band will drop a new single, “Mr. God,” this Thursday, with pre‑save options now available. This...
YE – Fka Kanye West – To Headline Wireless Festival
American artist YE, formerly Kanye West, will headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in London from July 10‑12. The announcement follows the release of his delayed album “Bully,” which debuted with an exclusive listening party. This marks YE’s...
John Summit’s Rise From Accountant to DJ
John Summit, formerly CPA John Schuster at Ernst & Young, leveraged his 2020 single “Deep End” to become a globally recognized electronic music DJ and producer. The track’s viral streaming success propelled him onto worldwide festival circuits, culminating in a...
It’s Mountain Music Time: How Alabama Owned Springtime in the 1980s
Alabama became the most successful country band in the 1980s, achieving eleven No. 1 albums and spending a total of 125 weeks atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. A striking pattern emerged: each of their chart‑topping releases rose to No. 1 during...
Today In Hip Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 33 Years Ago
On March 30, 1993, Onyx released their debut album *Bacdafucup* on Rush Associated Labels. The record, chiefly produced by Jam Master Jay with contributions from Kool Tee, Chryskillz and Jeff Harris, introduced the group’s raw, high‑energy style. Hit singles like “Slam” and “Throw Ya Gunz” propelled...
The Boo Radleys Announce New Album ‘In Spite of Everything,” Share “Bring Them Back Again”
The Boo Radleys, the British shoegaze/Britpop veterans, announced their second post‑reunion album, “In Spite of Everything,” slated for release on May 1 via Boostr Music. Produced by bassist Tim Brown, the record was created while he mourned the loss of his...
Greensky Bluegrass Sets Premiere Of New Documentary ‘Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions’
Greensky Bluegrass is releasing a new documentary, *Find Ourselves Lost, The Iceland Sessions*, premiering on April 5 via nugs and the band’s YouTube channel. The film marks photographer René Huemer’s directorial debut and follows the five‑member group recording the *Iceland Sessions* EP...
This Early 80s New Wave Band Almost Made It to Superstardom (And the Reason They Didn’t Is Unfair)
Romeo Void, a San Francisco new‑wave/post‑punk band formed in 1979, earned modest chart traction with 1984’s “A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)”, which reached #35 on the Hot 100. Their third album, Instincts, peaked at #68, but Columbia Records abruptly...
Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish Joins Just Dance+ March 31st, 2026
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Watch Jeff Tweedy Cover Doobie Brothers & Grateful Dead In San Francisco
Jeff Tweedy’s solo tour stopped at San Francisco’s historic Fillmore, where he and his band delivered surprise covers of the Doobie Brothers’ 1979 hit “What A Fool Believes” and the Grateful Dead classic “Ripple.” The encore was part of Tweedy’s...
Céline Dion to Return to Concert Stage with Paris Residency This Fall
Iconic Canadian singer Céline Dion announced a ten‑date concert residency in Paris’s La Défense Arena, running from September 12 to October 14, 2026. The shows mark her first full‑scale performances since stepping away in 2022 due to stiff‑person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that...
53 Years Ago Today, Eric Weissberg Was at No. 1 With a 10-Year-Old Album That Was Released Without His Knowledge
On March 30, 1973, Eric Weissberg’s recording of “Dueling Banjos” unexpectedly vaulted to No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, despite the artist not being aware the album had been released. The track, originally recorded for the film *Deliverance*, was...
‘We Must Continue Evolving How K-Pop Is Made.’
SM Entertainment, under co‑CEOs Daniel Jang and Dmitry YJ Tak, unveiled its SM NEXT 3.0 strategy, reshaping production with a matrix‑based, agile model, deeper AI integration and aggressive M&A. The company reported Q4 2025 consolidated revenue of about $220 million, a 16.6% YoY increase,...
Full Album Stream: Sweat –Tear It on Down
Los Angeles hardcore collective Sweat is set to drop its third full‑length album, *Tear it on Down*, on April 3 via Vitriol Records. The 11‑track record was captured live to tape in July 2025 at Oakland’s Atomic Garden and was tracked, mixed and...
DROWNING POOL's 'Goal And Plan' Is To Release New Full-Length Album Before End Of The Year
Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed the band will drop a full‑length album before the end of 2026, following three singles released since 2024. The release will coincide with the 25‑year anniversary of their debut "Sinner" album, which they plan to...
Jasmin White, Le Bu & Konstantin Krimmel Win 2026 Herbert Von Karajan Prize
The Salzburg Easter Festival announced the 2026 Herbert von Karajan Prize, endowed with €50,000 (approximately $55,000) by the Karajan family. The award was presented to three rising opera singers—Jasmin White, Le Bu, and Konstantin Krimmel. White, recently cast as Erda in...
Donald Glover Is Maybe Not Retiring Childish Gambino After All: ‘I Still Really Love Making Music’
Donald Glover, who sparked speculation about ending his Childish Gambino project after a New York Times interview, told reporters at the Super Mario Bros. Galaxy premiere in Japan that he still loves making music and isn’t planning to retire the persona. He...
The Neighbourhood Premieres Songs At The Wourld Tour Opener In Austin
The Neighbourhood kicked off its first full‑scale tour since 2021 with a sold‑out show at Austin’s Moody Center, launching the Wourld Tour. The opening night featured six tracks from their 2025 album ultraSOUND, including the live debut of “Planet” and...
The Best Punk on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp’s March 2026 "Best Punk" roundup spotlights a diverse slate of releases, from Sydney’s genre‑bending debut by Station Model Violence to the long‑lost 1994 power‑pop album by England’s The Fix. Australian acts Hedge Burners and U.A.V. bring fresh regional twists, while...
Maryam Saleh’s Secret
Egyptian singer‑songwriter Maryam Saleh has released Syrr سِرّ, an album she describes as a “crossing” rather than a collection of songs. Structured in three theatrical acts, the work reflects her emotional journey from 2021‑2024 and draws on her childhood immersion in Cairo’s...
Pavement Announces Lone Northeast Show Of 2026
Pavement will headline the Make The World Better Concert Weekend at Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center on July 24, 2026, marking the sole Northeast appearance on their 2026 North American tour. The benefit concert, presented by R5 Productions, raises funds for...
FUNEBRARUM Returns With Devastating New Single, Announces First New Full-Length Since 2009
Funebrarum announced their third full-length album, Beckoning the Void of Eternal Silence, arriving May 29 on Pulverised Records. The release marks the band’s first new material in seven years, featuring a heavier, doom‑laden death metal sound. A new single, “Anhela...