“A Cop Out” Or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can’t Agree on Kanye West
Kanye West dropped his album *Bully* on March 28, generating 33.2 million Spotify streams on its partial first day and roughly 50 million in a full day, according to his distributor Gamma. While the numbers set a 2026 rap streaming record, they fall short of his earlier releases, such as *VULTURES 1* (56.6 million) and *DONDA* (near 100 million). The album’s lyrical focus on personal pain coincides with a Wall Street Journal apology in which West attributes recent controversies to a bipolar‑type 1 episode. Mental‑health professionals remain divided on the apology’s authenticity, sparking a broader debate about celebrity accountability and mental‑illness stigma.
VOIVOD's MICHEL 'AWAY' LANGEVIN Explains Why 'Thrash Metal Is More Popular Than Ever'
VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin says thrash metal is experiencing unprecedented popularity, driven by the genre’s focus on sociopolitical and environmental crises. The band attributes its relevance to sci‑fi storytelling that mirrors real‑world nightmares like nuclear disasters and climate change....
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde's Grounding Rituals on the Road [ESSAY]
Cat Clyde, the March 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP Mud Blood Bone on March 13 via Concord. In a recent essay she explains how constant touring forces her to create grounding rituals, especially structured morning...
Chat Pile Is Done Recording Their Next Record
Chat Pile announced they have finished recording their next album and are now in the mixing and mastering phase. The band spent nearly every day since Thanksgiving at their Dust House studio in Oklahoma City to complete the record. They...
Matthew Holtby Shares Intimate New EP ‘Yesterday’
Canadian songwriter Matthew Holtby has released the intimate EP “Yesterday,” a collection of three minimalist tracks recorded live in his home studio. The songs feature sparse arrangements with a baby‑grand piano, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and acoustic guitar, contributed by...
WATCH: Garbage Covered ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure at Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit Show
British alternative rock band Garbage performed a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong” during the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert at Royal Albert Hall. The set, curated by Cure frontman Robert Smith, also featured Placebo, who opened with a Sinéad O’Connor...
The Wiggles Add Dates To North American Tree Of Wisdom Summer Tour
The Wiggles have expanded their North American "Tree Of Wisdom" summer tour with four new August shows in New York, Philadelphia, Hershey and Charlotte, joining existing dates from Florida to Canada. The added venues—Beacon Theatre, Miller Theatre, Hershey Theatre and...
Family Seeks Answers After Lil Poppa’s Jewels Reportedly Vanish on Day of Death
Lil Poppa’s family disclosed that the rapper’s Goyard bag and its valuable jewelry vanished on the day he died, prompting a public plea for information. The Instagram post, shared by his child's mother on March 29, 2026, pinpointed the loss to a...
"She's Skipping, Spinning, Hollering and Slapping the Hell Out of Her Frame Drum when She’s Not Riling the Crowd Up."...
French duo Eihwar made a splash with their London debut at The Dome, upgrading to a larger space after tickets sold out. Their self‑described “Viking war trance” fuses folk‑metal melodies with pounding EDM beats, delivering a high‑energy, ritual‑like party. Frontwoman...
Offset Declines Fan Photo in Las Vegas, Heated Exchange Sparks Online Debate
Rapper Offset was filmed at a Las Vegas casino lobby refusing a fan's repeated requests for a photo. He repeatedly told the man he was "by myself" and did not want the interaction recorded. The fan escalated, calling Offset "not that...
WATCH: Bring Me The Horizon Performing ‘Doomed’ Live in São Paulo
British rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon has released a new segment of their concert film L.I.V.E. In São Paulo, featuring a high‑octane performance of the 2015 anthem “Doomed.” The footage, which debuted in cinemas worldwide, will stream globally on April 10,...
Goose Honor Bob Weir with “One More Saturday Night” To Support Jam for Cam at Benefit Festival
Indie jam band Goose headlined the seventh annual Jam in the Streets benefit festival in Athens, Georgia on March 28, 2026. The band delivered a full set plus an encore featuring a rare cover of the Grateful Dead’s “One More...
Classical 2026: X Japan’s Yoshiki Playing 2 Big Shows in Los Angeles
Japanese rock icon Yoshiki, X Japan’s founder, will headline two classical concerts at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026. The shows, titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night,” feature distinct setlists that blend his cinematic...
AC/DC 'Highway To Hell' Engineer TONY PLATT: We 'Wanted It To Sound Like Everybody Was In The Same Room'
Tony Platt, the mix engineer behind AC DC’s 1979 breakthrough album Highway To Hell and its 1980 follow‑up Back In Black, sat down with Rock Candy to discuss the production choices that defined the records. He explained producer Mutt Lange’s directive...
Y U QT Sign To Ninja Tune’s Technicolour Imprint
Y U QT, the London duo of Darryl Reid and James Cooper, have signed to Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint. Their new single “Call My Name,” featuring vocalist Jem Cooke, is already the most identified track in their DJ sets. The pair will launch a...
The Elgar Festival Announces 2026 Season
The Elgar Festival has unveiled its 2026 program, running May 23‑31 across Worcester, Malvern and nearby venues. The lineup includes vocal performances by the Jenny Lind Singers, a recital by soprano April Fredrick and pianist Eric McElroy, and I Fagiolini’s 40th‑anniversary tour....
Coro Allegro to Present ‘Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation’
Boston’s LGBTQ+ and allied chorus Coro Allegro will close its season on May 17 with “Luminous Rescue: Psalms of Protest and Reconciliation” at the Church of the Covenant. The program pairs Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Charles Ives’s “Psalm 90” with...
DEEP PURPLE Announces Summer 2026 North American Tour With KANSAS And JEFFERSON STARSHIP
British hard‑rock icons Deep Purple have unveiled a 2026 North American summer tour, supported by Kansas and, on select dates, Jefferson Starship. The 30‑date trek runs from August 4 in Raleigh, NC, to September 12 in Sparks, NV, with tickets on sale April 3. Concurrently,...
Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar & Franz Xaver Schlecht Lead Oper Leipzig’s 2026-27 Season
Oper Leipzig unveiled its 2026‑27 season, introducing new productions of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Kaija Saariaho’s contemporary work Innocence. The lineup spotlights leading singers Natalya Romaniw, Martin Muehle, Daniel Johansson, Catherine Foster, Olena Tokar and...
Laureano Quant, Sara Gartland, Efraín Solís, César Delgado & John Moore Lead Utah Opera’s 2026-27 Season
The Utah Opera unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring four productions—Héctor Armienta’s “Zorro,” Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” and Mason Bates’s tech‑driven “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Notable performers include Laureano Quant, Sara Gartland, Efraín Solís, César Delgado, and John Moore,...
Deep Purple and Kansas Announce 2026 Tour Dates
Legendary rock act Deep Purple announced a 2026 North American tour featuring Kansas as special guest and Jefferson Starship on many shows, kicking off on August 4. Presale tickets open tomorrow via the band’s website with code DPBAND, with general sales starting...
PRESIDENT Announce US Headline Tour
President, the alternative‑rock outfit, announced a 30‑plus‑date North American headline tour for September‑October 2026, following a successful support stint with Bad Omens and Beartooth. The band is leveraging two freshly released singles, “Angel Wings” and “Mercy,” to build momentum. Opening...
‘After One Gig, Someone Stole My Car with My Dole Money in It’: Morcheeba on How They Made The Sea
Morcheeba’s “The Sea” emerged from late‑night 1996 sessions, with Ross and Paul Godfrey looping beats on an Atari two‑inch tape machine and Skye Edwards adding the vocal line. The label shelved it as a commercial single, but Channel 4’s reality show...
Basement Share “The Way I Feel” Off First Album in 8 Years
British post‑hardcore band Basement announced their first album in eight years, titled "Wired," slated for release on May 8. The group has already issued two singles and most recently shared the video for "The Way I Feel," a track about confronting...
Album Review – Leah Blevins – “All Dressed Up”
Leah Blevins’ new album *All Dressed Up* arrives with Dan Auerbach at the production helm, delivering a lush, 1970s‑inspired soundscape that leans heavily on vintage instrumentation. The record features country stalwarts such as Paul Franklin, Russ Pahl and David Rawlings,...
Despised Icon Won ‘Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year’ Juno Award for ‘Shadow Work’
Canadian metal veterans Despised Icon captured the Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year with their 2025 release Shadow Work. The album triumphed over Counterparts, Cryptopsy, Silverstein and Unreqvited in a tightly contested field. Shadow Work marks the band’s...
Blackpink’s Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency ‘Viva La Lisa’
Blackpink’s Lisa announced a four‑night Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in November 2026, making her the first K‑pop artist to secure a Vegas residency. The performances are slated for November 13‑14 and 27‑28, following her solo album Alter Ego, which debuted at...
Guilt Trip Announce New Album ‘Armour Of Angels’
Guilt Trip announced their third full‑length album, Armour of Angels, due June 5 on Roadrunner Records. The record follows 2023’s Severance and incorporates three tracks from the earlier God Forgives EP. A new single, “No Love Lost,” showcases a heavier, more...
ALBUM REVIEW: Big Harp Lives with ‘Runs to Blue’
Big Harp released *Runs to Blue*, their first album since 2015, marking an 11‑year gap. The LA‑based duo, Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney, channel fifteen years of marriage, parenting, and musical evolution into a folk‑inflected record. Critics note the album’s...
The Nightmarish Sounds of Squid Game Composer Jung Jae-Il: ‘Having No Identity Very Much Defines My Identity’
South Korean composer Jung Jae‑il, famed for the discordant recorder motif in Netflix’s record‑breaking Squid Game, is leveraging his unconventional, improvisation‑driven style to dominate global concert stages. After sell‑out shows at London’s Barbican and Carnegie Hall, he will debut in...
New Hardcore Unit KILL CHAIN (A MOURNING STAR, BAYONET DISMEMBERMENT, COMEBACK KID) Announced
Hardcore supergroup Kill Chain announced, uniting guitarists from A Mourning Star, Bayonet Dismemberment and vocalist Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid. The lineup was revealed via a new Instagram account, with a demo promised for spring 2026. Each member’s primary bands remain active: Comeback Kid will appear at...
AI Lectures, Old West Folk Heroes and Mark Twain: What Is Bob Dylan up to Joining Patreon?
Bob Dylan, now 84, has launched a Patreon called "Lectures from the Grave," charging $5 a month for access to a mix of AI‑generated lectures, historical anecdotes, and short stories. The content, ranging from Wild Bill Hickok to a fictional...
Sweet Pill on Burning It Down and Finding the Glow
Sweet Pill, a Philadelphia emo band, has dropped its sophomore record “There’s Still a Glow” after a challenging creative process. Lead vocalist Zayna Youssef battled writer’s block and anxiety, eventually turning to therapy and collaborative songwriting to finish the album....
India’s Folk and Tribal Musicians Are Getting a YouTube-Sized Stage
On March 25, 2026 the Indian Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with YouTube to bring folk, tribal and traditional musicians onto the digital platform. The agreement will equip artists with training in content creation, channel management, monetization,...
Rosé, Ninajirachi, Tame Impala & More Nominated for 2026 APRA Awards
The 2026 APRA Music Awards nominees were announced, featuring Australian heavyweights such as Tame Impala, Rosé, Ninajirachi and a host of emerging talent. Fifty‑two first‑time nominees are on the list, with seven artists receiving dual nominations and five songs competing for...
The Hard Balance of Real Life Renders Jon Dee Graham’s Body of Work All The More Impressive
Jon Dee Graham, the Austin‑based singer‑songwriter known for his raw, autobiographical folk‑rock, died at 67 after a fatal fall on March 27. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released five solo albums and contributed to the influential...
‘African People Are Surreal’: Songwriter and Blues Poet Aja Monet on Black Resistance and Love as Spiritual Warfare
Aja Monet, Los Angeles‑based blues poet and songwriter, is preparing to debut her new album “The Color of Rain,” a surrealist‑infused jazz project, at Carnegie Hall this spring. The album, inspired by historical surrealism’s response to fascism, tackles love, resistance,...
Exclusive: Iconic Latin Rockers Ratones Paranoicos To Play Two US Shows This Summer
Iconic Argentine rock group Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. concerts this summer, performing June 24 in Irving, Texas, and July 1 in Hollywood, Florida. Ticket presales begin March 31 for Citi cardmembers, with general sales opening April 3 via LiveNation. The shows are part...
Jazz’s Mark Turner Conjures an Astonishing Conversation
Mark Turner’s new ECM album Patternmaster showcases his understated yet intense approach, featuring a quartet of tenor sax, trumpet, bass, and drums without a chordal instrument. The record leans on intricate melodic and rhythmic patterns, weaving complex time signatures and...
Carlos Ferreira and Dasom Baek Make Beautiful Noise
Brazilian experimental guitarist Carlos Ferreira and Korean composer Dasom Baek released *Unbalance*, a four‑track album created entirely through live, improvised sessions. Recorded separately in Porto Alegre and Seoul, the work blends electric guitar, live electronics via the open‑source ppooll platform,...
Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?
Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...
Empress Of Finds Resilience in Ethereal New Single ‘Dream House’
Empress Of released the ethereal single “Dream House,” a song born from the loss of her family home in the 2025 California wildfires and written on a Norwegian fjord. The track blends delicate piano with airy vocals, signaling a thematic...
“Makes Hieronymus Bosch’s Visions of Hell Look Like a Nursery School”: Thrash Veterans Kreator Bring Demons, Wicker Men and the...
German thrash icons Kreator delivered a theatrically charged performance at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on March 27, 2026, complete with a severed demon head, inflatable gargoyles and extensive pyrotechnics. The show was bookended by aggressive opening acts NAILS, EXODUS and...
Gently Tender Return with News of ‘This Was Once Fields’ EP
London‑based indie outfit Gently Tender announced a new EP, “This Was Once Fields,” slated for release on 22 May 2026 via TODO Records. The five‑track collection follows their 2022 debut album and includes the freshly released single “A Mound A Field,”...
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
Warner Music Group has signed a multi‑year, first‑look agreement with Netflix, giving the streamer priority access to documentary series and films about WMG’s legendary and contemporary artists. The partnership taps Netflix’s growing reputation for premium music documentaries and provides Warner...
WATCH: Wolf Alice’s Stunning Performance On SNL UK
British indie‑rock band Wolf Alice appeared as the musical guest on the debut episode of Saturday Night Live UK, delivering two tracks from their 2025 BRIT‑Award‑nominated album “The Clearing.” Their set featured the soaring “White Horses” and the delicate “Leaning...
Tommy Peltier – Echo Park (The 70’s Sessions)
Tommy Peltier, a West Coast jazz trumpeter, turned to songwriting after a career‑ending muscle injury, resulting in the newly released Echo Park (The 70’s Sessions). The eleven‑track archive, mixed and mastered by Jim O’Rourke, captures a 1970s‑style blend of folk, pop, and jazz‑fusion,...
Nia Archives Returns with Flirty New Number ‘Danger’
British jungle producer Nia Archives has dropped her first solo single since the 2024 debut album Silence Is Loud, unveiling the provocative track “Danger.” The song, which she describes as an X‑rated anthem, delves into sexuality and self‑expression, signaling a bold...
The Yugoslav Psy-Op That May Have Given Us Laibach… and Inspired Rammstein
Bosnian satirist Dr. Nele Karajlić alleges in his new book *Solunska 28* that the Yugoslav socialist state deliberately engineered the 1980s rock scene to channel youth energy, suppress nationalism and create a shared cultural identity. He cites covert directives to youth...
How Kraftwerk’s 22-Minute Song “Autobahn” Became an Early Masterpiece in Electronic Music (1975)
In early 1975 Kraftwerk released the 22‑minute track “Autobahn,” a groundbreaking electronic composition that fused Moog synthesizers, flute, and recorded road sounds. The song’s length and futuristic texture reshaped pop conventions and put Germany on the global music map. Its...