Unexpectedly Seamless Mashup Bridges 70s Folk and Grunge
Bill McClintock blends Al Stewart’s “Year of the Cat” with Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” in a mashup so smooth it sounds like they were always meant to be one song. https://t.co/iFSG8fBszH
Hank Jr.’s “Country Boy” Hits 5× Platinum Milestone
Hank Williams Jr.’s "A Country Boy Can Survive" is certified 5× Platinum in the U.S., selling 5 million copies, after peaking at #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and becoming one of his signature hits. https://t.co/V5Ro13ZVq1
New Album Drop—Pick Your Favorite Track and Chat
Droppping a album for yall 🎵 … kinda lol Which of these hit hardest ? How was your day - let’s get to know each other
1964 Lambeg Drum Stick‑In: First Epic Drum Battle
Long before viral drum battles, there was the 1964 Lambeg Drum Stick-In in Banbridge—a thunderous BBC-covered showdown where the last drummer standing earned eternal bragging rights. https://t.co/vwnvLb6dRK
Sweet Petunia Releases Debut Album, Joins Ani DiFranco Tour
Sweet Petunia's debut album 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown' is out now on Righteous Babe Records, and the Boston duo hits the road this April opening for Ani DiFranco on her Spirit of Love tour. https://t.co/TADC18rwhg
Kanye's Mature Response, Not Victimhood, Sets Example
Kanye's response is actually even and mature. Posturing as the victim or martyr is not what he should do if he wants a come back. His fan boys could learn from him.
Labels Must Invest in Generational Hip‑Hop, Not One‑Hit Trends
Every record label should be trying to sign (and develop) generational hip-hop artists. The flash-in-the-pan, one-hit, vibes, data-driven era has no lasting power.
Collab Would Produce an Epic Track Longer than American Pie
These two artists ever collab on a track it’ll be so long it makes American Pie feel like Heartbreak Hotel
Reading “No Grass Grows”: 25 Years Touring The Stranglers
What are we reading? Title: “No grass grows on a busy street - 25 years on the road with The Stranglers” Author: Baz Warne @stranglersofficial #Books #Music #SocialSelling #Reading #bazwarne https://t.co/LJ1gRC3Bwt https://t.co/ppfq9f6849
Big Artists Skip Festivals, Driving Costs and Talent Gaps
Coachella’s dilemma is this: Big artists no longer need festivals. But festivals cost more money than ever to run. Higher prices. Fewer A+ level stars. Tougher product to sell.
Remembering Blondy: Trailblazing First All‑Female Rap Group
RIP Blondy from The Sequence, the first all-female rap group, an unsung pioneer who Queen Latifah said "showed us how to do it and gave [us] a path to our future." https://t.co/3ELLAxldjG
Nine Inch Nails Teams with Boys Noize for New Album
Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize announce Nine Inch Noize album prior to Coachella https://t.co/1ob44qaqWn
Google Gemini’s Lyria Generates Full Songs
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLKWJ #gemini #lyria...
Otoboke Beaver Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
Otoboke Beaver releases first song in four years, "I Don’t Need To Be In Your Strike Zone" https://t.co/SIYkMwXY00
Angelé VL Goes Live on Morning Show
The one and only @angele_vl joining us live on the show this morning 🙌 tap in here https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Wolf Like
e40 of 60 SONGS THAT EXPLAIN THE '90S: THE 2000S is on TV on the radio's "WOLF LIKE ME," an apocalyptic masterpiece from david letterman's favorite williamsburg band https://t.co/1vPlhO3dbJ
Zoh Amba Shifts to Bluesy Folk on New Album
Free jazz saxophonist Zoh Amba announces new album 'Eyes Full', a pivot to bluesy folk songs https://t.co/RNFK4s9Y1i
Robot K‑Pop Boy Band Performs in Futuristic Office
Last month in Seoul, I saw a robot boy band dance across an office designed like a space ship. Unclear if it was the future or a total lark, but @soheefication wrote about the company trying to bring Korean pop into...
Kanye West Teams With Nepo Kids for Upcoming Tour
kanye west and the nepo baby all-stars (north west, andre troutman, zion marley and yg marley) coming soon to a city near you
Weekly Newsletter Highlights New Music Reviews and Film Thoughts
In this week's newsletter: reviews of the new @more_eaze, @BenSeretan & John Thayer, Leila Bordreuil & Kali Malone, Foote/Dickow, ex_libris, and more (plus stray thoughts on Wes Anderson and, uh, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) https://t.co/uStmzMpjf0 https://t.co/cEKk8EbzCp
Billie Holiday’s Birth Celebrated in Illustrated Tale
Mister and Lady Day – the charming illustrated story of Billie Holiday, born on this day in 1915, and the dog who loved her https://t.co/ImETu60BYq
Prime Millennial Album: Spot‑On Praise and Rare Acclaim
I know the world is crazy but yea I'm choosing to focus on how spot on the comments here are. This album was one of the best of prime millennial era and it was actually widely acclaimed. Rare combo.
A Tribe's Rare Europe EP “The Jam” Unearthed
After "Beats, Rhymes, And Life" dropped in '97, A Tribe Called Quest released a Europe-exclusive EP called "The Jam." It featured two album cuts, a loosie from the Men In Black soundtrack and "Mardi Gras At Midnight," this J Dilla...
Allegra Krieger Unveils Experimental Noise Surprise Album
Allegra Krieger explores her experimental noise side with surprise album ‘my heart is a gentle boxer’ https://t.co/Obnc1e2QYM
Shyne's Journey: From Prison to Belize Politics
We interviewed Shyne about the making of "Bad Boyz," his incarceration and reaction to the Diddy documentary, becoming a leader in Belizean politics, working with Timbaland, RZA and Dre, finding a form of enlightenment, and more. On the new Truth Hurts. https://t.co/LLXcGpOFDS
Jack White Joins Coachella 2026 Lineup; Set Times Released
Coachella 2026 announce set times for weekend 1, Jack White added to the lineup https://t.co/qVhHeszdmK
The Strokes Announce “Reality Awaits” Release Details
The Strokes unveil date (June 26), cover art, and tracklist for new album 'Reality Awaits', "Going Shopping" out now https://t.co/EkBAfphQBe
Wireless Festival Overreliant on Kanye Amid Budget
Was Wireless Festival predicated on Kanye and him alone? Thats insane given the talent out now (especially in the UK). I'm guessing financially they're gonna have to pay him -- and don't have the budget for another headliner.
Live Studio Sessions Streaming Free on Apple Music Radio
Big scenes in the studio this week, hit the radio tab in your Apple Music app to tune in live and free 💯💯 @slayyyter @LykkeLi @angele_vl @katseyeworld https://t.co/9WoJ2jWGwu
Commuter Drops Powerful Post‑Punk Collage ‘Mono’ Ahead of European Tour
Athens post-punk quartet commuter released "Mono," a collage of bureaucratic noise and family damage that lands with real force. A European tour follows in May. The sophomore album can't come fast enough. https://t.co/TnU5zuxzTD
John Summit's Experts Only Festival Returns Sep 19‑20
John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island on September 19 and 20, with GRiZ, Prospa, LYNY, and a deep lineup confirmed. His album CTRL ESCAPE drops April 15. Last year sold out. Plan accordingly. https://t.co/ZHTdvbCDya
Tenementals' Video Revives Rare Spanish Prison Footage
The Tenementals released a video for "A Passion Flower's Lament," built around newly shot footage inside a Spanish Civil War prison where a Glasgow dissident signed his name on the walls. History this alive is rare. https://t.co/7UlYP00ZYi
Long‑running Hits Deserve Official #1 Recognition
i love that "choosin' texas" keeps topping the hot 100 but it would be nice if "man i need" got to #1 for a week too. it's been in the top 10 for like 20 weeks, songs with that kind...
Brett Young Announces Aug 27 Fallsview Casino Concert
Brett Young plays the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on August 27. His blend of California cool and country sincerity made hits like "In Case You Didn't Know" impossible to ignore. Tickets go on sale April 10. https://t.co/Zv0l9l963A
Walk Outside While Streaming Tom Misch’s New Album
Go outside and go for a walk and put on the new @TomMisch album (thank me later)
Vote Now: 2026 Top of the Country Semi-Finals
SiriusXM and the CCMA opened public voting for the 2026 Top of the Country competition, with eight semi-finalists from seven provinces competing for a $25,000 prize and major stage appearances. Voting closes April 14. https://t.co/zFtEnMTLnW
Inside SXSW: Pop Trends, Marketing & Streaming Royalties
had a fun chat with @popsamcam at SXSW about all the latest trends in pop music, artist marketing, and streaming royalties. managed to get references to robyn, rosalia, charli, britney, & audrey hobert in there, too. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xWxyeYptPs3LV9xuG1S9j
Pitch Spotify Playlists Correctly: Avoid Common Mistakes
Want your song on Spotify playlists? There's a right way to pitch — and most artists are doing it wrong. Here's the step-by-step breakdown. https://t.co/lPCJKuGHtP
Kacey Musgraves' Anti‑hookup Single Breaks Into Country Radio
Interesting cultural development. Kacey Musgraves' latest single about not getting laid is actually getting picked up by mainstream country radio stations. https://t.co/dEqMeZ7BRE
Celebrating Al Green's 80th with a Catalog Club
Al Green turns 80 on April 13. To mark this milestone I'm doing my Catalog Club series this month on four of his albums, starting with my personal favorite. Come luxuriate in some of the greatest music ever with me! https://t.co/ytNQm470sl...
Mysterious VHS Tapes Hint at Boards of Canada Return
Mysterious VHS tapes seemingly point to the return of Scottish duo Boards of Canada https://t.co/ee2jnzoXWt
Chad Gilbert Turns Cancer Struggle Into Musical Hope
Chad Gilbert talks turning cancer struggles 'into something positive' on latest New Found Glory record https://t.co/YcsTGxrVlJ
U2’s Preloaded iPod Album Was Surprisingly Great
Perhaps my hottest take is that the U2 album that came pre-loaded on the iPod ages ago was actually...pretty darn good.
The Strokes Debut “Going Shopping” Via Mailed Cassette.
The Strokes share new song “Going Shopping” via cassette shipped to fans and debut it live in San Francisco https://t.co/xR4PZL1svu
Tuesday Night Series Boosts Beijing’s Underground Music Scene
For my friends living in Beijing, our Tuesday night series at Raw Material Space is playing a big role in supporting Chinese underground composers and experimental performers, and we've already had exciting young musicians whose work was so good that...
I’ll Join BBC Tonight to Discuss Kanye and Wireless Festival
For my international folks, I'll be on @bbc later tonight discussing Kanye and Wireless Festival
Record Store Day 2026 Drops Massive Classic Rock Lineup
The Grateful Dead. Pink Floyd. Van Halen. Bruce Springsteen. The full Record Store Day 2026 release list is here and it's massive. https://t.co/qXoVOHSb46
Five Little‑Known Secrets Behind Dire Straits’ Iconic Album
5 Surprising Facts about Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. One of the biggest albums ever, with stories behind every track. Read more: https://t.co/lAdiLctQ9R
Earth, Wind & Fire Return, Supporting Hawaii Flood Relief
Earth, Wind & Fire return to Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on June 13 for the Gracianna Concert Series, with a portion of proceeds supporting Hawaiʻi flood relief efforts. Tickets on sale April 10. https://t.co/KIBcbOnLBG
Ice Cube and DMX Rocked Vibe's 1998 Late‑night Show
Ice Cube and DMX performing the "We Be Clubbin" (Clark Kent Remix) on Vibe's late night talk show in 1998. https://t.co/DTljZBnVme