Olivia Newton‑John's Contract Clause Birthed “Hopelessly Devoted”
When Olivia Newton-John signed on to do Grease, she had a clause in her contract that said she got to do a solo number, but there wasn't one in the stage musical. John Farrar wrote "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and was recorded and filmed after the rest of the movie was finished. https://t.co/l6hzn7L0cS
Future & Tyla Drop Brass‑Heavy FIFA 2026 Anthem
Future and Tyla turn up the heat with "Game Time," a brass-heavy anthem from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, bottling the adrenaline of the final moments before kickoff.https://t.co/14qDfqR43F
Lil Yachty’s “Broccoli” Hits Diamond Status
DRAM and Lil Yachty's "Broccoli" is now certified Diamond, marking 10 million copies sold in the U.S. The 2016 smash reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and earned a Grammy nomination. https://t.co/EptWMZZNEG
Taylor Swift Debuts Country Song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift Reveals Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’: ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ — a ‘Return to Country’ https://t.co/n5xWisegNj via @variety
Jeff Parker on Music's Mood‑Shifting Power and New Track
An interview w/ Jeff Parker about his storied residency at ETA, his experience collaborating with Flea, music’s unknowable ability to change the mood of a room, the influence of Wayne Shorter, and his latest, "Happy Today." By the great Chris...
Brothers Osborne's Anthem Hits Platinum, Grammy‑Nominated Album
Brothers Osborne's "I'm Not for Everyone" is now certified Platinum by the RIAA for 1 million units sold in the U.S. The song became a fan anthem, earned Gold certification in Canada, and was featured on the duo's Grammy-nominated album...
Gaga's Live Album Debuts at #12, First Miss Top 10
Lady Gaga's 'Apple Music Live: Mayhem Requiem' debuts at #12 on Billboard's Top Dance Albums chart, becoming her 10th career entry on the tally. It's her first release to miss the Top 10, while 'The Fame' extends its record run...
Daily Free Music Newsletter: Fresh Tracks, News, Deep Dives
My newsletter goes out every morning with new music, music news, and the occasional rabbit hole you'll be glad you fell down. Free to subscribe, easy to read. https://t.co/tvCH1m4O0U
HYBE Music Mania Showcases KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM
HYBE Music Mania: KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, Santos Bravos, ILLIT, TWS & More on the Scene https://t.co/e8snTZ5OOK
Jazz Roots Power the Heaviest War Pigs Drums
Video: Drumeo breaks down how Bill Ward's jazz background, including Buddy Rich hi-hat tricks and surprising funk beats, made "War Pigs" one of the heaviest drum performances in rock history.https://t.co/CstPJyERRN
Goose Turns Jam‑Band Sound Electronic with Remix Album
Goose's 'Everything Must Go Remixed' is out now, featuring 14 reimagined tracks from Chromeo, LP Giobbi, Louis The Child, Dan The Automator, and more. The jam-band world just went electronic.https://t.co/oQzgxUWjOJ
Lewis Capaldi Honors Carers with Free Accessible Concert
Lewis Capaldi has shared the moving "Stay Love" video honouring primary caregivers, alongside news of a free, fully accessible concert for carers at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town on July 28th in partnership with Carers Trust and ABLE2UK.https://t.co/P2vpH6NKxI
T.O.P Grateful to Reconnect with Fans via New Album
T.O.P on Returning to Music: "I'm Grateful to Reconnect With Fans Through New Music" Singer T.O.P spoke candidly about his first LP In a recent interview with Billboard pop columnist Jeff Benjamin, T.O.P shared thoughts about his album Another Dimension https://t.co/nThfOGDRv0
Slam on the CDJ Returns with Top Eclectic DJ Sets
Slam on the CDJ returns w/ the Best New DJ sets of ambient, techno, exotica, dancehall, psychedelic folk, and sleazy dance music. Featuring Amelia Holt, Bella Sarris & Lucky Lube, Chuquimamani-Condori, DJ Screendoor, livwutang & more. By @mmck_ https://t.co/LETYpishyg?
Complete Ranking of Every Guided By Voices Member
There's a new Guided By Voices album out this week, so I decided to undertake an epic task — I ranked every member of GBV, nearly three dozen of them, from Tobin Sprout to "Smitty" and "Captain Bizarre" and wrote about...
Springsteen Wraps Land of Hope Tour in South Philly
The final show of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour is Saturday night in South Philadelphia. https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/music/bruce-springsteen-land-of-hope-dreams-philadelphia-show-trump-20260526.html?utm_source=threads.com&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_threads_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
So Not Unveils Cinematic EP Single EVEREST Ft Alina Pash
What So Not drops "EVEREST" featuring Alina Pash this Friday, the first single from his new EP 'I SAW A TRAP DJ AND IT CHANGED MY BIO CHEMISTRY.' Cinematic, euphoric, and built for the long run. https://t.co/FvPKbSYCNK
Morris Day Declines Freedom 250 Festival Appearance
Morris Day Denies He’s Playing Controversial ‘Freedom 250’ Festival in D.C., After Fans Balk at His Advertised Participation: ‘It’s a No for Me’ https://t.co/kSkozVQQjh via @variety
MCR's Danger Days Reaches Platinum, 1 Million US Sales
My Chemical Romance's 'Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys' is now Platinum with 1 million copies sold in the U.S. Released in November 2010, the alternative rock concept album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 and...
Cash Cobain on Sampling, Sexy Beats, and Real Aliens
We interviewed Cash Cobain about the art of sampling, making "SWAG" with Justin Bieber, the creation of "Fisherrr," wanting to create music for people to "dance & feel sexy," and why aliens are real and terrifying. On the new Truth Hurts. https://t.co/kXUSUuExnR...
Wet Leg Drop Remix, Announce Deluxe “Moisturizer” Album
Wet Leg share an FDC DJs remix of "catch these fists" and announce 'moisturizer (deluxe),' out July 10, packed with remixes, rarities, and live recordings. https://t.co/9YqjJmJlbH
Police's Every Breath You Take Hits 3.5 B Streams
The Police's "Every Breath You Take" has surpassed 3.5 billion streams on Spotify. Released in May 1983 from the 'Synchronicity' album, the new wave classic hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks, topped the UK chart for...
The Tirith Unveil “Save The Oak” Ahead of July Album
UK progressive rockers The Tirith release their new single "Save The Oak" and announce 'Quetzalcoatl,' out July 3. Four albums deep and still finding new ground. https://t.co/cnGmf9SeKx
Taeyang's 'Quintessence' Scores Career‑Best Sales Week
Following @RealTaeyang shouting out his upcoming solo album at the end of BIGBANG's Coachella set earlier this year, 'QUINTESSENCE' earned Taeyang his career-best sales week Full breakdown of the numbers, the great music and where Taeyang is today: https://t.co/zveRLXxwFC
Nicky Hopkins: The Unsung Piano Maestro Behind 40 Legends
Nicky Hopkins played piano for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and 36 more legends. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame got it right in 2025—read about 40 unforgettable collaborations: https://t.co/tmqBnq6PK7
Chainsmokers' “Paris” Achieves 5× Platinum Status
The Chainsmokers' "Paris" is now 5x Platinum with 5 million copies sold in the U.S. Released in January 2017 as the lead single from the 'Memories...Do Not Open' album, the EDM and synth-pop track peaked at #6 on the Billboard...
Martyna Basta's Ethereal ASMR Pop Album Shines
Poland's Martyna Basta has recorded an excellent album of ASMR gloom and ethereal pop-ambient songwriting (feat. Rainy Miller, Felisha Ledesma, LEYA, and James K); I interviewed her about it https://t.co/UEUhZtl5qw https://t.co/2eA8Bd45Nu
Best Part Goes 7× Platinum, Proving Timeless Appeal
H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar's "Best Part" is now 7x platinum with 7 million copies sold in the U.S. The 2017 R&B duet hit #1 on Billboard's Adult R&B chart and took home a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. Some songs...
BTS Clinches AMA Artist of the Year, Others Honored
BTS Wins Artist of the Year at American Music Awards, as Katseye, Sombr, ‘Golden’ Also Score Top Honors: Complete Winners List https://t.co/UcgEcfcIph via @variety
BTS Returns to AMAs After Four-Year Hiatus
"All of us are so happy to be back at the American Music Awards again" -RM @BTS_twt is BACK on stage at the @AMAs for their first award show appearance in four years to present Best Female R&B Artist to @SZA...
Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' Fused Church and Pop Rebellion
Rosaries, guitars, gospel choirs, and one lyric that made executives nervous, Madonna’s 'Like a Prayer' brought church straight to the dance floor. These 5 facts reveal the bold creativity behind one of pop’s most fearless albums. https://t.co/K9N1gR2tWa
Beatles' 1964 D.C. Concert: Raw Energy Unleashed
Watch The Beatles perform their full 1964 concert in Washington, D.C. from the original tapes. Captured at the height of Beatlemania, the performance shows the band’s energy, charm, and unstoppable rise in real time. https://t.co/1otbMem7qZ
85th Birthday Tribute: 80 Iconic Dylan Covers Ranked
Bob Dylan turns 85 on Sunday. Five years ago, some of us got together to come up with a list of the 80 best cover versions of Dylan songs for @Variety, so this seems like a good time to resurrect...
UFO Releases Remastered Classic with Unheard Live Set
UFO's 'The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent' expanded reissue is out now, pairing a newly remastered version of the classic 1981 album with a previously unreleased Hammersmith Odeon live set newly mixed by Brian Kehew. https://t.co/vdHnngfzBQ
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Van Halen's '5150 (Expanded Edition)' is out now, a 40th anniversary box set featuring over 90 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings and a remastered HD upgrade of 'Live Without A Net.' https://t.co/mUJ6y64105
Friday Spin Honors Rob Base with “It Takes Two”
A special Friday edition of #sundayspin in honor of the late Rob Base. From 1988, the 12” single of “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock is on the turntable for this #fridayspin.
McCartney's New Album Revives Classic Wings‑Era Magic
Here's my review of the very satisfying McCartney album... Paul McCartney Explores His Ever-Present Past in ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ a Delightful Return to Wings-Era Form: Album Review https://t.co/g1bwdVhdjh via @variety
Miley Cyrus Walk of Fame Interview Highlights Revealed
In honor of her Walk of Fame star, some leftovers from my sit-down with Miley Cyrus (link below) https://t.co/SaJPxLQBfE
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘The Cure’ Boosts Album Anticipation
Why the new @oliviarodrigo song is heightening anticipation for the new album... Olivia Rodrigo Is Heartsick Again With ‘The Cure’ and, Well, That’s a Little More Like It: Single Review https://t.co/3skhNwCXJR via @variety
Gracie Abrams Drops Lead Single “Hit the Wall”
Gracie Abrams' "Hit the Wall" is out now, the lead single from her third album 'Daughter from Hell,' written and produced with Aaron Dessner and arriving July 17th. https://t.co/OoJN7OpHol
Bon Jovi Cards Feature Real Stage Artifacts and Guitar Pieces
Bon Jovi's new Keepsake Trading Cards contain real stage-used artifacts, on-card autographs, and pieces of Jon Bon Jovi's personal guitar. Once they're made, that's it. https://t.co/xTvlcAiRJh
Radiohead Extends Brooklyn Show, Adds Student Discount, Announces New Cities
Radiohead's Motion Picture House: Kid A Mnesia has expanded its Brooklyn run through June 28th, added Wednesdays with a 30% student discount, and confirmed stops in Chicago, Mexico City, and San Francisco.
Car Seat Headrest Drops “Teen of Denial” Anniversary Digital Release
Car Seat Headrest digitally release 'Teen of Denial: Joe's Story' for album's 10-year anniversary https://t.co/1Ceo5XgJH1
Raising Hell: Rap’s First Platinum Meets Commerce
RUN-DMC's "Raising Hell" was rap's first platinum album, it's first real blockbuster. On its 40th anniversary, @paulxt wrote about "Walk This way," the early routines, and the exact point of convergence between commerce and unmonetizable hip-hop culture. https://t.co/wuTrBHvjsZ
Madonna's 'Vogue' Turned B‑side Into 1990s Anthem
36 years ago today, Madonna struck a pose and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Vogue." Originally planned as a B-side, the song became one of the defining pop singles of the 1990s, and Madonna's eighth US #1...
TikTok’s New Campaign Showcases Viral Hit’s Global Impact
TikTok launches Behind The Breakthrough spotlight on viral hits @tiktok has launched a new Behind The Breakthrough campaign spotlighting rising, starting with @siennaspiro and her hit “Die On This Hill” The track generated over 6 million TikTok creations and 16 billion...
13 Years Later, The National’s Melancholy Masterpiece Endures
13 years ago today, The National released Trouble Will Find Me—a beautifully brooding album filled with existential poetry, aching melodies, earned a Grammy nod, and solidified their place as masters of melancholy. https://t.co/nUq2CqrHpP
Joshua Redman's Tiny Desk Jazz Masterclass Reimagines Classics
Joshua Redman’s Tiny Desk set is a masterclass in jazz with purpose. With Gabrielle Cavassa, he reimagines “Chicago Blues” and “Streets of Philadelphia” before delivering the soul-searing “After Minneapolis.” https://t.co/ZGqhn2PLJQ
Lee Brice Drops Acoustic Single Ahead of Sunriser
Lee Brice's "Country Nowadays" is out now, a straight-talking acoustic confessional that sets the tone for his new album 'Sunriser', arriving June 5. 16 songs for everyone who earns their sunrise. https://t.co/U8uSYBuroA
Bebe Rexha Drops Albanian‑infused House Anthem “Çike Çike”
Bebe Rexha's "Çike Çike" is a bass-heavy house anthem built on Albanian heritage and peak-hour energy. The video is out now and the album 'Dirty Blonde' drops June 12. This one hits from the first beat. https://t.co/luc3xuCsDZ