Travis Bolt's Gritty New Single Introduces Debut Album
East Texas country rocker Travis Bolt delivers gritty storytelling on the new single "Blues At My Funeral." The track introduces his debut album 'Burning Bridges,' a raw blend of country soul and blues-rock muscle. https://t.co/rT4ASuUvgN
Good Terms Drop “Burnout Deluxe” With New Single
Alt-rock upstarts Good Terms expand their breakout record with 'Burnout Deluxe,' featuring the new single "All In." The extended release celebrates the album that pushed the group from bedroom riffs to packed rooms. https://t.co/k15fIRMz3X
UnityTX Drops Fierce Single, Announces New Album
UnityTX fire back with the intense new single "Enjoy Tha Show" while unveiling the album 'Somewhere, In Between.' The rap-metal group continues pushing their collision of heavy riffs and hip-hop energy forward. https://t.co/RueFnDanPs
Good Night Moon Returns After 20 Years with Fresh EP
Emo favorites Good Night Moon return with a reimagined self-titled EP, their first release in nearly 20 years. The five-song collection revisits early material with fresh recordings and renewed emotional weight. https://t.co/lbFBVCagGb
Lø Spirit’s ‘XO To The Grave’ Channels Fatherly Struggle
Alt-rock standout Lø Spirit delivers a powerful message to his son on the new single "XO To The Grave." The emotional track turns personal struggle into a raw and hard-hitting moment from one of the genre’s rising voices. https://t.co/4VrGb9mily
BeachLife Festival Returns with Duran Duran, Offspring, James Taylor
BeachLife Festival returns to Redondo Beach May 1–3 with a massive lineup led by Duran Duran, The Offspring, and James Taylor and His All-Star Band. The coastal festival blends rock, indie, reggae, food, and ocean culture into one unforgettable weekend....
Hot Rod Debuts Hard‑Hitting Glam Metal with “Wasted”
Hot Rod launch their debut era with "Wasted," the hard-hitting first single from the new album 'Harder Faster Glitter.' Loud guitars, gritty attitude, and a blast of classic glam metal energy. https://t.co/BgcL4NJ2Lc
Sinner's Vampires Defy
Sinner's vampires are not "a metaphor for the commodification of black culture." They play beautiful Irish folk songs and advocate for collectivism, then at the end they're a swag '90s interracial couple rocking Coogi while the old bluesman is playing...
Carter Faith and Meels Showcase Strong Women’s Country Scene
Great double-bill at the Roxy this week with headliner Carter Faith and opener Meels. The state of the union of women in country is strong. https://t.co/eB8UxaY9lC
Spotify Partners with SeatGeek for Live Event Discovery
Spotify and SeatGeek teammed up to let users discover live events tied to the artists they listen to. Personalized recommendations and notifications surface events across Spotify, directing users to SeatGeek’s platform to compare options and purchase official tickets. Participating venues include SeatGeek’s...
Jack Johnson's Joker Cover Leaves SXSW Crowd Clueless
Jack Johnson just covered part of Steve Miller’s “The Joker” at SXSW and I got the unnerving sense that most of the crowd had no idea what that song was
SXSW Music 2026 Expands Beyond Center, Shifts Genres
I talked with the SXSW Music heads about what's new this year... What’s Different at SXSW Music 2026: Festival Chiefs on Having a New Base Beyond the Convention Center, Earlier Set Times, Global Genre Shifts and Celebrating a 40th Anniversary...
Jessie Buckley Joins Shane MacGowan Tribute, Risks Controversial Slur
jessie buckley is doing a duet on a shane macgowan tribute album, which means there's a non-zero chance she's going to sing the f-slur this year
Sturgill Announces Record-Breaking First-Week Album Sales
The “physical window” has arrived. Sturgill: “We have already had what those that follow charts refer to as the biggest first week of any album in my entire career…and first week technically just started today. https://t.co/Nf3MPZx68q
Noah Kahan Discusses New Song “Porch Light”
Caught up with Noah Kahan about his new track Porch light… hear the conversation in 10 minutes on Apple Music radio https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Questioning the Benefits of Generative Music AI for All
Seriously, what is the "steelman" argument for how generative/prompt music AI is good for artists, consumers or even streaming services. It just seems all around awful. Why is there a commercial push for something no one wants?
NYC Noise Memories Transport Listeners Across Oceans
I asked the NYHC lifers in SHINING SEA about their most vivid New York noise memories and was transported by their answers https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/one-question-interview-with-shining
New Track Rivals Life After Death, Fans React
Song for song … Life After Death got it. What ya’ll saying? #RapLifeReview on @applemusic and YT.
Cinderella's 80s Rock Albums Are Underrated Classics
As far as 80s rock goes, Cinderella is criminally underrated. Both of these albums are peak https://t.co/8TZyqaXZpI
Exploring R.E.M.'s Hidden Gem
I wrote about R.E.M.'s "7 Chinese Bros." for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/8xXVfM2VJz
Lovett and Hiatt Close Tour with Woody Guthrie Encore
Wow, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt finishing off their three week tour run with a Woody Guthrie encore at the # lansdownetheater
Beabadoobee and The Marías Release Dreamy New Single
Beabadoobee teams up with The Marías for new single “All I Did Was Dream of You” https://t.co/6951luy7LB
Seeking Latest AI-Generated Music Hits and Tools
What's the SotA for AI music generation these days? Any AI generated bangers you've listened to lately?
Defining Classic Rap: Masterpiece Vs. Timeless Album
What makes a classic rap album? And the difference between a masterpiece and a classic https://t.co/KK6yGDEhJT https://t.co/YeTAnSavuJ
Tune in with IDK on Apple Music 1 at 4 PM
Chopping it with the good brother @IDK at 4p ET today. Lock in on Music 1 https://t.co/IiDpaukSHo
Kim Gordon Discusses Art, Music, and New Album PLAY ME
Sat down with the icon Kim Gordon to talk all things art, music, and her upcoming album, PLAY ME. Full conversation out now on YouTube and @AppleMusic https://t.co/3oPCfIdIxn https://t.co/cyCkZwt4nQ
Jorge Drexler's Impromptu Song Brings Emotional Interview
Today I got to interview the legendary Oscar and Grammy-winning Uruguayan artist Jorge Drexler who started singing during the interview and it took everything this Uruguaya has not to burst into tears.
Charley Crockett and Kim Gordon Join Today’s Show
Charley Crockett and Kim Gordon on the show today, gonna be a good one. Listen right here https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
P1H's Comeback Poised to Dominate TikTok
This @P1H_official comeback is crazzzzy. I feel like this song is about to be all over tiktok
1.2M Fans Petition Heeseung’s Solo Debut, Stay in ENHYPEN
In under two days time, more than 1.2 million ENGENEs have signed a @Change petition calling for Heeseung to pursue his solo music while remaining in ENHYPEN It all comes as fans have questions about the timing of the announcement https://t.co/wAxvP6ECb9
July Shows Honor John Lodge and Moody Blues Legacy
Two special concerts celebrating John Lodge and the music of the Moody Blues are planned for July, with Jon Davison, Alan Hewitt, and the 10,000 Light Years Band keeping the music alive. https://t.co/qcx5HnGlQs
Dollyrots Release Attention Span Amid Spring Tour
The Dollyrots drop new single "Attention Span" on March 13 and their Spring Break From Reality Tour is already underway. Pop-punk with hooks built for maximum crowd participation. https://t.co/OCCT01JCvS
56 Years On: 5 Surprising Facts About CSNY’s Debut
56 years ago today, Deja Vu, the first album by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, was released. here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic record: https://t.co/P1lMxoMoCp
How a Forgotten Album Became a Timeless Classic
58 years ago today, The Velvet Underground & Nico was released, completely ignored by everyone - the public and critics alike. Here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic album: https://t.co/4RhyiDnSCV
Jon Anderson Adds Second US Leg, New UK Dates
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks add a 12-date second US leg to their 2026 YES Epics, Classics, and More Tour, plus four new UK dates. Phoenix to New York, June 23 through July 22. https://t.co/3dXSriTiE4
Rebels Opera Unleashes High‑Octane Nashville Rock
Rebels Opera's new single "Love Like A Live Wire" is Nashville arena rock with the pedal down and no plans to let up. Third single from their debut album and it hits hard. https://t.co/wGgU081FNC
Devious Serpent: Glam Psych Rock Tackles Toxic Workplaces
Catdraggon's "Devious Serpent" is a glam psych rock neo-cumbia hybrid about toxic workplaces, smiling assassins, and surviving the grind. Catchy, pointed, and out now. https://t.co/DNjupUkTaR
Brass‑Driven Soul
Bailey Hyneman's "Better Days" is a warm, brass-driven soul single about sitting in the space between grief and what comes next. Memphis roots, NYC presence, and a voice that demands your attention. https://t.co/2ogwO5eQA8
John Corabi Reveals Solo Journey and Mötley Crüe Era
Check out my feature interview with the legendary John Corabi as we discuss his solo album, fronting Mötley Crüe in the early 90s and more innScreamer Magazine here: https://tinyurl.com/ytbjeeup
Older Festivalgoers Skip EDM, Younger Fans Thrive
I once ran a panel at Brian Zisk's music and tech conference where the woman who ran Coachella, and another who ran EDC in Vegas, and I talked about generational shifts in music that I noticed by going to several...
Iceage Waited, Finally Revives Indie Rock Algorithmically
iceage could have hit geese levels of hype, but they waited til last year to make indie rock legal in the algorithm again
Artists Reduced to Soulless Sync Music Factories
Modern muzak. What's sad is that artists are now being encouraged to become "sync artists"-- specifically making soulless, author less music (Translation: Cheap) for this purpose.
Warren G Track
No idea why Wayne left this Warren G-produced song off "Carter VI" but it would've been the best thing on it. https://t.co/9WUnSSj9hc
Snapchat Awards Crown DJ Khaled with Lifetime Achievement
Snapchat Is Honoring DJ Khaled With a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at Its First-Ever Snappy Awards https://t.co/SVFliYvp6u via @variety
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, Drops “Dry Spell” Video
Kacey Musgraves Announces Sixth Album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’; Witty and Racy ‘Dry Spell’ Video Out Now https://t.co/sjjs0ooL1D via @variety
Catch Kacey Musgraves Live on Radio in One Hour
Kacey Musgraves, live on the radio show, one hour away. Tune in live and free to catch the conversation…. https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
The Ebro Show
Talking with @AppleMusic’s Africa Rising Star @official_shoday at 3:30p ET… HipHop Legend @ImroxanneShante stopping by at 4p ET. Full day. Tune in on #TheEbroShow. 🫡
Times New Viking: Columbus Indie Legacy Reunited
I wrote a gazillion words about my long history with Times New Viking, backing my way into local music from the internet, indie vs. Big Indie, and a reunion show that cast TNV as a link in a long chain...
Spotify Reveals Unprecedented Global Artist Earnings Growth
excited to publish our annual loud & clear report today, sharing troves of 2025 royalty data. 5+ years in, we're still the only streaming service that shares transparent $$ data like this — including exactly how many artists are generating different...
Band to Debut Quantum Guitar at Wacken’s Wasteland Stage
We'll be playing at Wacken Open Air this year, on the wasteland stage, also VIP-premiering quantum guitar for the press. https://t.co/qcK6o3mKJS https://t.co/78O11MGCQ9