Aliens Spark Gen Z’s Microtonal Math‑rock Craze.
Can't believe two aliens made Gen Z fall in love with microtonal math rock before we got universal healthcare
Let the Experts Speak: A Banger Unleashed
Not gonna lie. This one was a BANGER. I can say that because all I did was turn the mics on and get the heck out of the way of @EpsilonTheory and @profplum99 ...
Fans Want Steve Stevens Inducted With Billy Idol
i hope the rock hall inducts steve stevens with billy idol the same way pat benatar and neil giraldo were a package deal
Inside Beatles' Five-Day Journey Crafting 'A Day in the Life'
Fans of the creative process will enjoy this video that takes a look (and listen) at how "A Day in the Life" by The Beatles came together over 5 days. A wonderful mix of left field ideas, chance, and recording magic...
Olivia Rodrigo's New Song Is Simply Fantastic
Surprising no one, the new Olivia Rodrigo song is fantastic. I wrote about why: https://t.co/tsQbygh1NL
Exploring Gaga’s ‘Jewels N’ Drugs’
I wrote about Lady Gaga's "Jewels N' Drugs" for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/hKH7A1c33R
Camper Van Beethoven’s ‘Tusk’ Double Vinyl Drops Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Record Store Day. Get the double vinyl reissue of Camper Van Beethoven’s Tusk. https://t.co/jiilVQcjce
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Music Live on Apple Music
9am LA time.. @oliviarodrigo will be on the radio show to chat about her new music. Tune in live and free on @AppleMusic to hear it first: https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
11 Albums Only Unfold in Headphone Detail
11 albums that only truly reveal themselves through headphones. These are records built in the details — and the details are worth every second. https://t.co/T0GjIi4lHw
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Summer's Catchiest Lyric with “Drop Dead”
Olivia Rodrigo just dropped "Drop Dead," the lead single from 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' filmed at Versailles and built around the best pop lyric you'll hear all summer. https://t.co/y6Qr8X8PYn
At Woodstock ’99, Phone Screens Might've Saved Us
Woodstock 99 might be the rare instance where more people staring at their phones rather than living "completely in the moment" might have been preferable.
Record Store Day 2026 Delivers Epic Live Album Drops
Blur live at the Budokan. Dead Or Alive's Youthquake Tour. Madonna's Confessions Tour live from London. Record Store Day 2026 just keeps delivering. The complete list is here: https://t.co/LWEmqSC2ep
Legendary Country Songwriter Don Schlitz Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, who wrote "The Gambler," "Forever and Ever, Amen," and 22 other number-one country hits, died April 16 in Nashville at 73. Country music will be sorting through what he left behind for generations. https://t.co/Ukbx8u6ggX
April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney Releases Debut Solo Album
The first solo album by Paul McCartney, "McCartney," was released on this date April 17 in 1970. #OTD #BeatlesGuterman https://t.co/FR5bg1FE4s
Celine Dion Returns with New Song and Paris Residency
Celine Dion just dropped "Dansons," her first new song in years, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman. A 16-show Paris residency follows in September and October 2026. Welcome back. https://t.co/Lbbthcqg4I
Exploring Rhythm, Noise, and New Music with Analog Tara
Took a walk with ANALOG TARA and learned so much about the teachings of Pauline Oliveros, the boundaries between rhythm and noise, the long path of electronic musicking and more Tara’s fabulous new recording, Life of the Mother, is out today https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/going-where-the-work-needs-to-go
The Beatles' Iconic Opening Chord: 5 Wild Facts
On this day in 1965, The Beatles recorded "A Hard Day's Night," featuring the most-popular and discussed opening chord in music history. Here are 5 wild facts about the classic album: https://t.co/DFDuTllBWW
Great Hip‑Hop Overlooked in Top‑10 Rankings
There’s some great HipHop out right now… Why do ya’ll think it hasn’t cracked Top 10? Rap Life Review on Apple Music YouTube & applepodcasts…
Chris Rainbow's 1979 Track Debuts on Billboard After Death
More than a decade after his death, Chris Rainbow makes his Billboard Hot 100 debut as "Be Like a Woman," a 1979 deep cut, enters at #94 with 3.4 million U.S. streams. https://t.co/6zWwwRFgdD
Bruce Hornsby Marks 40‑Year Billboard Run with New Album
Bruce Hornsby extends his Billboard chart run to nearly 40 years as "Indigo Park" debuts on Adult Alternative Airplay. The new album also opens with 2,000 copies sold in its first week. https://t.co/xKeAhu3qYm
Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles
In '94, Prince released a graphic adventure video game where players explored the different rooms of Paisley Park & solved puzzles to collect the 5 pieces of Prince’s symbol. Inside the rooms were interactive media including songs, music videos &...
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Marks 20 Weeks #1
Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" earns a milestone 20th week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, with 26.6 million streams, 42.4 million in radio audience, and 9,000 sold. https://t.co/antFeHcjOV
Bruno Mars's 2013 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Set Streams
Bruno Mars shut down BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2013 with one of the most purely entertaining festival headline sets you'll find anywhere. The full Londonderry performance is streaming now: https://t.co/qlZnfxo1EA
Arctic Monkeys Dominate NOS Alive 2023, Full Set Streaming
Video: Arctic Monkeys owned NOS Alive 2023 from the first note to the last. The full headline set, spanning every era of their catalog, is streaming now : https://t.co/wrb3u4HCAE
Linkin Park Returns After Seven Years with New Singer
Video: Linkin Park's first performance in seven years introduced Emily Armstrong as co-lead vocalist and debuted 'From Zero' to the world. The full Warner Bros. Studios livestream is available now: https://t.co/cmgMEvG7dg
Five Songwriters Who Build Whole Worlds, Not Just Feelings
Most songwriters write feelings. These five write entire worlds. There's a difference and it's everything. https://t.co/zddPQ3AeIS
SNL May Lineup Features Olivia Rodrigo, Damon, Ferrell, McCartney
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney headline Saturday Night Live’s Star-Studded May Lineup https://t.co/H0JRa04ZmI
Legends Unite at Jersey Shore for U.S. 250th Celebration
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mavis Staples, Public Enemy and a stacked cast of American music legends converge on the Jersey Shore June 4 and 5 to mark the U.S. 250th birthday. Tickets on sale April 21 here:...
10 Classic Tracks That Defined Radio’s Golden Era
Before Spotify, radio was everything. These 10 songs did more than fill the airwaves, they celebrated them. A love letter to the dial, the DJs, and every static filled moment that made you turn it up https://t.co/nAQVOrT0nR
Stars Stay Silent on Ticketmaster After Pearl Jam Fallout
I tweeted earlier that Taylor Swift hasn’t said anything on Ticketmaster. She criticized an outside entity in 2022, but didn’t mention the company by name. It’s telling big stars don’t talk about the industry, and haven’t since Pearl Jam got wrecked...
Eileen Alister Delivers Fantastic Gig From Zurich
Absolutely fantastic gig from the hugely talented @eileenalister - and she’s from Zürich 🇨🇭❤️ https://t.co/0lGJCx24eo
New K‑Pop Release Calendar Highlights Upcoming Drops
Updated #KPop Release Calendar... BIGBANG Taeyang Gummy & SEVENTEEN Seungkwan Tiffany Young Taemin Sistar Soyou Apink MAMAMOO Whee In Park Ji Hoon NCT i-dle Billlie LEE CHAEYEON LE SSERAFIM HEYOON NMIXX KATSEYE &TEAM VVS XngHan&Xoul UNCHILD AND2BLE EVAN https://t.co/tsqkpEyd0d
New 6WA Album Discussed on The Ebro Show
Talking the 6WA album with @BigXthaPlugg and 600 ent… 4:30p ET on @AppleMusic. #TheEbroShow https://t.co/W3PXh6ujzS
Raye's “Click Clack Symphony” Delivers Stunning, Empowering Music
I need every woman to run not walk and go support and watch Raye's new video called Click Clack Symphony this song is so beautifully written and done. I'm beyond blown away this is the kind of music, we all...
Rodney Crowell Unveils Lost Duet with Guy Clark
Glad for the chance to reconnect with Rodney Crowell. The album's really good... Rodney Crowell Releases Duet With Guy Clark, ‘Are You One of Us?,’ to Preview Lost Album He Rediscovered After 20 Years: ‘I Truly Had Forgotten I Had...
First Interview Reveals NBA Youngboy’s Early Raw Edge
For the relaunch of POW, we're running my lost long-form profile of NBA Youngboy – a story that I began reporting a decade ago. This is how it came together: In 2016, I returned to Baton Rouge for the first time...
Sexualized Marketing Hints at a Mediocre Album
If she had to sell it with that much skin, it’s likely going to be a mediocre album.
Lana Del Rey Sings Theme for New 007 Game
Lana Del Rey is set to perform the theme song for the new 007 game First Light. https://t.co/xRA8WztZG5
Charli XCX Declares Dance Floor Dead, Turns to Rock
Charli XCX begins rollout for 'BRAT' follow-up: "I think the dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music" https://t.co/fV73SlkdcS
Discover Deloyd Elze: Zach Bryan’s Deeper
This Deloyd Elze guy is like if Zach Bryan went further down the 22, A Million rabbit hole. I like him a lot, and we had a nice chat: https://t.co/56DWSaDCVy
Believe's Debut Album Crafts an Immersive Musical World
I wrote about the self-titled debut by My New Band Believe, which feels like a world onto itself. https://t.co/ZVIO8N06KB https://t.co/AObjrVf44O
Rock Hall Prioritizes 80s Over 90s and 2000s
what's interesting about the rock and roll hall of fame now is how they don't want anyone from the 2000s yet, are more stingy with 90s artists than i expected, and are increasingly generous with artists whose defining music was...
Oasis' Comeback Tour Crowned Pollstar's Tour of Year
Oasis’ Comeback Outing Wins ‘Major Tour of the Year’ Prize at Pollstar Awards, as Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Benson Boone and the Weeknd Also Score Top Honors https://t.co/HMec1rn1cT via @variety
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Unexpected Hit: “Walking on Sunshine” Became Timeless Anthem
On this day in 1985, Katrina and the Waves released "Walking on Sunshine." It was not even a favourite in the studio, but it became their defining hit, earning millions and lighting up films, ads, and playlists for decades. https://t.co/R3pYnCqqS2
Rush's "2112" Ends with Accidental Numeric Album Code
Did you know the closing words of Rush's "2112" accidentally encode the album title numerically — and Alex Lifeson says it was completely unintentional? Five surprising facts about one of rock's greatest records. https://t.co/KpL9hKq2Xu
12‑Minute “Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie” Demo May Release Officially
oh hell yeah we might get an official release of the 12-minute demo of "Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie" that has tons of lyrics and instrumental bits that weren't on the album version
Short “Maggot Brain” Covers Miss Its Epic Scale
i like flea's solo album, but i feel like if you cover "maggot brain" and it's less than 5 minutes long you're not really going for it. the scale of the piece is intrinsic to what it is. flea...
RZA Urges Obama to Induct Wu‑Tang Into Hall
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - I’m so here for this https://t.co/Ajw68g8PcG
Jennie Ruby Jane Joins TIME 100 Influencers
Congratulations to @jennierubyjane for being named to the 2026 @TIME 100 List as one of the most influential people in the world @gracieabrams wrote "What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her quiet moments, she possesses the same...