Ramones 2026: Reassessing 1984’s Underrated Impact
My Catalog Club series this month on the Ramones wraps with a conversation about the music of 1984 and whether the Ramones in 2026 now seem a touch underrated. https://t.co/dg6k7AeI5W https://t.co/v4G2RYrlZR
13 Shows That Redefined Live Music’s Possibilities
13 performances that didn't just fill venues, they changed what live music could be. From Monterey to the Super Bowl, these are the moments the stage became something else entirely. https://t.co/Q4UOS8Vjze
Song Release Is Just the Beginning, Not the End
Releasing a song is not the finish line, it is the starting point. Here is what emerging artists keep getting wrong about putting music out, and how to build real momentum. Read more: https://t.co/DhF0jOSCD0
Latto's "Sunday Service" Hits Platinum, Remix Boosts Buzz
Latto's "Sunday Service" has been certified Platinum in the United States, recognizing 1 million certified units for the fan favorite track that later got an all-star remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Flo Milli. https://t.co/tbJPwD8g1c
Jessie Murph's Debut Album Hits Platinum Status
Jessie Murph's debut album 'That Ain't No Man That's the Devil' has been certified Platinum in the United States, a major milestone for the rising singer-songwriter whose collaborations with Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, and Koe Wetzel helped drive the project...
Controversial ICP Album Goes Double Platinum After Disney Ban
Insane Clown Posse's 'The Great Milenko' has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States, a remarkable achievement for an album that was pulled from shelves by Disney within hours of its 1997 release before finding a second life on...
Moby's Mockery of the Kinks Sparks Backlash
lol Moby obviously thought "I'll just dunk on this classic rock song and score some cheap social media points" and he didn't appreciate HE WAS TALKING ABOUT ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS EVER THE KINKS.
Gaga's 'Mayhem' Marks One Year, Fifth Billboard Milestone
Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' has hit the 1-year mark on the Billboard 200, making it her 5th album to reach that milestone as the Grammy-winning era draws to a close with her final Mayhem Ball tour date set for April 13....
Pretenders' New Album Feels Timeless, Raw, and Unexpected
Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders came out of nowhere with a record that sounded like it had always existed. Raw. Hooky. Timeless. Here are 5 facts that’ll surprise you: https://t.co/GjLAbjU4Uw
Beatles' 1963 Debut Still Radiates Infectious Joy
This week in 1963, The Beatles released their debut album 'Please Please Me', a vibrant, infectious set bursting with energy, charm, and a sense of fun that still feels just as joyful today. https://t.co/nyoNd4sDCV
Lola: A 60‑Year‑Old Trans‑Friendly Pop Gem
I always thought Lola was one of the sweetest and most straightforwardly empathetic bits of trans-friendly pop culture, which is extra impressive given it came out like 60 years ago
The Hives and The Chats Light Up Toronto History
Photo Gallery: The Hives And The Chats At Toronto's History On March 23, 2026 https://t.co/GTygEArZkP
2Pac and Ice‑T Performed on Roseanne in 1996
2Pac rapping "Only God Can Judge Me" alongside Ice-T on the "Roseanne Show" in 1996 https://t.co/x4K5OEToSt
Bruno Mars Scores #1, 260‑week Streak Proves Lasting Catalog
Bruno Mars debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 'The Romantic' while his 2012 classic 'Unorthodox Jukebox' hits an incredible milestone of 260 weeks on the chart, proving his catalog only gets stronger with time. https://t.co/x2Tkh4MiM3
Grateful for GUTTERED, Hopeful for Shoegaze Youth
I saw GUTTERED on Saturday night and felt gratitude for our scene and hope for the young https://thefutureisourstomake.substack.com/p/when-the-shoegaze-revival-comes-home
Kicking Off 200-Show ‘Emergence’ Tour in Helsinki
Just arrived in Helsinki for the first night of my ‘Emergence’ tour (if you don’t count warm ups). The first of at least 200 shows through ‘26, ‘27 and ‘28 … https://t.co/tc5N5lNcZO https://t.co/ZimoFkAxrY
Kun Live Tomorrow on Apple Music Radio at 9am
Very special guest @kun_officialx performing LIVE on the show tomorrow. Tune in on @AppleMusic radio 9am LT https://t.co/lB7kyWKqZi
Mike WiLL Made-It Returns with New Album R3SET
Talking the new album R3SET and where @MikeWiLLMadeIt has been the past 9 years ... Today 3p ET on @AppleMusic 🫡 https://t.co/mFL9dCc6Q5
Data‑Driven Forecast Beats Industry Skepticism
Remember when music infustry commentators were mocking my suggestion that the Johnny Blue Skies album could sell 100,000 physical copies? First week it sold 59k. It went to #3. I based my estimate on his recent ticket sales,...
Springsteen Backs ACLU as Supreme Court Threatens Birthright Citizenship
Just in: Bruce Springsteen authorizes ACLU to use 'Born in the USA' in a new ad campaign that debuts as the organization figures in a Supreme Court case that could deny birthright citizenship to children born in the United States...
William Shatner Celebrates 95th with Rocket Man Cover
To help celebrate the great man 95th birthday - here is William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' https://t.co/DiLuLzt7Ve
Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" Re‑enters UK Charts
The Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers” returns to the U.K.’s Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 72 and Official Singles Sales chart at No. 77, as renewed fan demand drives the classic back onto both rankings. https://t.co/xdBUsOfmFf
Copenhagen Duo Returns Strong with 100%WET Grimes Cover
100%WET's cover of Grimes' "Delete Forever" is out now via Crunchy Frog Recordings. Maximalist, emotionally charged hypergaze from a Copenhagen duo back stronger than ever after a serious health setback. https://t.co/R8ZHZ3vZVH
Heidi Curtis Debuts Powerful Single “Siren” With Momentum
Heidi Curtis' "Siren" is out now via AWAL. Powerhouse vocals, vivid songwriting, and a debut year that's already generating serious momentum. One of the UK's most compelling new voices, fully arrived. https://t.co/L6X31IoyTa
Sturgill Simpson's Vinyl-Only Album Hits Billboard #3
Sturgill Simpson’s Johnny Blue Skies Album Debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200, Despite Only Being Released on Vinyl, CD and Cassette https://t.co/GuT4olH0oy via @variety
Autumn Fires Drop Infectious Pop‑Punk Single Gone By June
Autumn Fires' "Gone By June" is out now ahead of EP 'BLOOM.' via Marshall Records on February 25th. Infectious, emotionally charged pop-punk from a quintet with the instincts and the energy to go a long way. https://t.co/UN9tFsLyZh
Premier Jester Drops Retro‑Electronicore Single “Pac’d Out”
Premier Jester's "Pac'd Out" is out now. Retro-tinged electronicore with attitude, massive hooks, and a debut album on the horizon. One of the UK's most energetic new heavy acts keeps raising the bar. https://t.co/zynOjUkw1N
Junkbreed Drops “Misantrophe” Video, New Track Out
Junkbreed's video for "Misantrophe" is out now. 'Sick Of The Scene' is out now via Raging Planet. Portuguese post-hardcore built on real conviction, and one of the underground's most vital heavy acts delivering at full force. https://t.co/0MOOZjg44U
Bruno Mars' "God Was Showing Off" Lands UK #67
Bruno Mars’ “God Was Showing Off” debuts at No. 67 on the U.K.’s Official Singles chart, giving him another hit from 'The Romantic' as strong fan support keeps multiple tracks from the album on the ranking. https://t.co/akkgLwkXgp
Tinsley Ellis Releases Raw Acoustic Blues Masterpiece
Tinsley Ellis' 'Labor Of Love' is out now, thirteen original acoustic blues compositions from one of the genre's most seasoned and soulful voices. Raw, honest, and built to last. https://t.co/JMB9e9Aeq7
Medieval Tavern Remix Turns Bon Jovi’s Hook Into Folk Triumph
Algal the Bard's Medieval tavern cover of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" is out now. Bouzouki, whistle, lute-guitar, and one of rock's greatest hooks. It works better than it has any right to. https://t.co/GBC9YMlyjn
Inside the Future of Artist Royalties and AI Music
went deep on artist royalties, AI music, @spotifyforartists features, and the streaming business with @andrew.southworth & @mypoint4cents. covered a lot of complex and important topics in the hour (but hopefully didn't make the expression in the thumbnail for more than...
Remembering Phife Dawg: Rap’s Greatest #2
RIP Phife, the 5-foot assassin, the greatest #2 in rap history, the earthly balance to the abstract, more hits than the Braves and the Yankees. 10 years absent today. https://t.co/bLS91bhOKw
Remembering Sondheim: 96 Years of Humanity and Artistry
Sondheim would have turned 96 today. His humanity, his artistry — and his honesty — are missed. #RIP 🙏🏼 https://t.co/BMXbl06ECz
104,000 Fans Fill Seoul for BTS Comeback Live
HYBE and BIGHIT MUSIC report 104,000 fans gathered in Seoul for 'BTS the Comeback Live | ARIRANG' Via official press release: https://t.co/dpTMDRjaeY
ARIRANG: BTS's Global Homecoming Celebrated by ARMY
BTS' 'ARIRANG' is a true homecoming in many way, but particularly with the way it's being shared with the world and its promotional strategy — which longtime ARMY will appreciate in particular https://t.co/wWKOBWFkN4
BTS' “Arirang” Beats Harry Styles, Leads 2024 Streaming
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Nearly Doubles Harry Styles’ Opening-Day Spotify Numbers to Claim Year’s Top Streaming Bow So Far https://t.co/YDthslCdll via @variety
Fiona Apple's 1996 Debut “Tidal” Still a Classic
From 1996, Fiona Apple’s debut #Tidal remains a classic, with tracks like “Shadowboxer,” “Sleep to Dream” and “Criminal.” It was this week’s #sundayspin.
Google Gemini's Lyria Generates Full Songs, Not Just Lyrics
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...
Kanye Remix Overused Across Three Ghostface Albums
def jam made the kanye remix of "back like that" a bonus track on three different ghostface albums. just corny and thirsty.
NZ's Fazed On A Pony: Lenderman‑style Alt‑Country Revival
I wrote about New Zealand's Fazed On A Pony, the "Stone Temple Pilots phase" (complimentary) of MJ Lenderman-esque alt-country https://t.co/ig9ToAqt0o https://t.co/RirnaEW8tn
Nicki and Kanye Both Promise March 27 Album Drops
first nicki said she was gonna release an album on march 27, then kanye said he was gonna release an album on march 27. so we're either gonna get one, two, or zero albums from washed mentally ill maga rappers...
BTS Album Features Spotify's Current Top 14 Songs
The 14 songs on the new @bts_bighit album are the 14 most popular songs on Spotify right now. https://t.co/eFGcGwd66H
Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" Sets
Olivia Dean’s "Man I Need" earns an 18th week at #1 on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart, becoming the second-longest running #1 since 1983 and surpassing both "Stay" and "Ordinary," which each spent 17 weeks on top.
SiriusXM Show Features Legendary Rockers and Rising Star
My SiriusXM show: Interviews with legendary rockers The Romantics and 54-40, Chris Entwisle, author of ‘The Visual Language of Prestige Records,’ and rising star Irish Millie. Sat 8am & 2pm, Sun 12pm, Wed 2pm & 7pm (all ET), Channel 167...
Taj Mahal Revives Lost Bill Withers Song for New Album
Talked with Taj yesterday... Taj Mahal on Resurrecting a Lost Bill Withers Song as Title Track of New Album, ‘Time,’ More Than 60 Releases Into His Career: ‘I’m in It for the Duration’ https://t.co/MIInbEpOzp via @variety
En Cohen Returns to Interview Crash Of Rhinos' Comeback
.@en_cohen came out of his book-writing hole to interview Crash Of Rhinos about their comeback https://t.co/3VJAbhTcVg
Must‑Watch Rolling Stone Interview: Thoughtful Discussion Captured
This is worth your time, if I do say so myself. A really thoughtful discussion, a real Rolling Stone interview, all captured on video. https://t.co/9GrnO5X2mo
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Country Music Hall of Fame Announces Tim McGraw, the Stanley Brothers and Paul Overstreet as Class of 2026 Inductees https://t.co/V6PaK9afMt via @variety
Morrissey's 'Make‑up Is a Lie' Misses Provocative Mark
morrissey releasing an album called 'make-up is a lie' feels like he wanted to come up with a title as provocative as 'meat is murder' and failed miserably