Reviewing Drake’s Iceman: Expect Typical Hip‑Hop Debate
announcing that i am reviewing Drake’s Iceman this week. certainly the discourse will be normal in hip hop… , right? https://t.co/4kRhV7KxMM
Primaluce Releases Cinematic, Emotionally Transformative Progressive Metal Masterpiece
Primaluce's 'Way Of Perfection' is out now, a 12-track progressive metal album built on cinematic atmosphere and emotional transformation, and it's the clearest, most complete statement the project has made yet. https://t.co/xGcNarwy5X
Accidental Riff Propels “American Woman” To 1970 #1
On this day in 1970, "American Woman" by The Guess Who hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Born from a broken guitar string, a thunderous riff, and a fan’s bootleg recording, one of rock’s greatest songs came together completely...
1987 Live TV Gem: Bush & Gilmour's Electrifying Cover
Wanna watch Kate Bush and David Gilmour perform “Running Up That Hill” back in 1987? Of course you do. It’s haunting, electric, and everything live TV used to be. https://t.co/Hao5FAyJby
A Spark and Courteney Cox
On this day in 1984, Bruce Springsteen released “Dancing in the Dark”—a song about his frustration writing a hit. It became the biggest hit of his career. All it took was a spark... and Courteney Cox. https://t.co/6vaF5IQn84
Jon Landau Spotlights Springsteen as Rock’s Future, 1974
On this day in 1974, Bonnie Raitt played Harvard Square Theatre in Cambridge with opening act Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In the crowd was Rolling Stone critic Jon Landau, who left inspired to write: "I have seen...
Hana Piranha Drops Synth‑driven ‘Valentine’ About Toxic Love
Hana Piranha's new single "Valentine" is a literarily charged, synth-driven anthem about the intoxicating pull of a romance you can already see destroying you, and the 'Heart of Darkness' EP is coming later this year. https://t.co/54wr3bQ7XF
Gen Z Faces Endless Retro Music Retrospectives, Like 80s Fans
I wonder if my Gen Z students are seeing lists like this and having the same reaction we had in the early 1980s when Rolling Stone was one article after another about the same handful of classic 1960s hippy band...
Los Kemet Proves Three‑letter Acronyms Can Shine
Los Kemet proves that all three-letter acronyms aren't bad Isaiah Rashad balances the soulful and sordid Bby Kell assumes the princess crown & then covers it in slime T.F. & Muggs invent the dusted chicken And much more at the Rap Up by @YungAdultSays https://t.co/JS4HTxp87l
Final RetroFizzBand Bacharach Show Ends with Standing Ovation
Will this be the last @retrofizzband Bacharach show? If so, it's been a great run and it's nice to go out on a standing ovation alongside sebastianhorwich .
Signature Song Secures Legacy; Sonic Youth Feels Yo La Tengo
A band needs a signature song to live forever and Sonic Youth’s best songs are like Yo La Tengo joke tracks
YouTube DJ Sets Blur Live and Curated Performance
I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos where DJs play quasi-live music sets. They feel like a traditional live performance, playing a curated playlists with visuals.
Fans Crave Meg & Cardi Joint Album, Summer Anthem
i still want Meg and Cardi to do an album together, Watch The Thong would run the summer
Cracker Celebrates 30 Years with Full Golden Age Tour
For the 30th Anniversary Cracker will be playing The Golden Age in its entirety: June 10th The Middle East Cambridge MA June 11th Sony Hall, NYC June 12th The State Theatre Falls Church June 14th Rams Head Annapolis MD https://t.co/i47tD7L5SL
SNL Debuts: Springsteen & Farley's Iconic First Appearances
LKF Today in 1992 Bruce Springsteen had his first TV appearance ever (it was as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live) and yesterday in 1993 Chris Farley debuted the motivational speaker Matt Foley on SNL.
Iconic Music Dynasties Share Stage Across Generations
These 15 music families didn’t just pass the torch—they took the stage together. From the Marleys to the Cyruses, here are the legendary parents and kids who turned bloodlines into backlines. https://t.co/wDe7aUI9tO
Rock Stars Who Took Over Broadway
When your favorite musician trades the mic for a marquee, magic happens. These 20 artists didn’t just visit Broadway—they owned it. Curtain up on rockstars turned showstoppers: https://t.co/rVgXFiGJj0
Rick Ross on Writing, Hustling, and Hip‑Hop Success
.@RickRoss on coming up in this game as a writer and being a hustler in this HipHop thing … Special @verzuzonline recap episode of #RapLifeReview out now https://t.co/DQeXyIDSp2
FIFA Announces
OFFICIAL: @FIFA announces the @FIFAWorldCup 2026 will open with a USA ceremony in Los Angeles headlined by Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla with more artists to be announced for June 12 https://t.co/dImL8qQwpV
Caribbean Fans Urge NPR for Alison Hinds Tiny Desk
Caribbean family: Has @alisonhinds done a Tiny Desk yet?? If not, @nprmusic what do we need to do?!
Camper Van Beethoven’s 1986 Live Kinks Cover Released
Happy to share today Camper Van Beethoven's cover of The Kinks’ ‘I’m Not Everybody Else’ recorded live in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1986. On the tour we were opening for REM. https://t.co/LG87Hcu9uQ As featured on Camper Van Beethoven's 40th anniversary II &...
Robert Johnson Turns 115; Only Three Photos Remain
The delta blues crossroads sorcerer Robert Johnson was born 115 years ago today. These are the only three photos of him in known existence. https://t.co/5dYj4239XE
Adam Lambert Previews New Single, Album, 90s‑inspired Sound
For my many Glambert friends: Talked with @adamlambert about his new music... Adam Lambert on New Single ‘Eat U Alive,’ Forthcoming Album ‘Adam,’ and Harking Back to the ’90s for ‘the Sweet Spot in Blending Electronic With Alternative Rock’ (EXCLUSIVE)...
Mixtape Earns High Scores From Beethoven & Dinosaur, Annapurna
Good to see these high review scores for Mixtape from Johnny Galvatron's Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna. https://t.co/NcnoJBZBMc
Stage‑diving Injury Proves Charli XCX’s Advice Dangerous
As someone who broke my collarbone in a stage-diving mishap at age 16, I feel compelled to say that Charli XCX’s “Yeah, maybe jump off the stage/I hope they catch you today/But if they don’t, it’s OK” is terrible advice
TikTok: Musicians' Ultimate Guide to Audience Growth
TikTok is the most powerful music discovery tool ever built. Here's everything you need to know about using it to grow your audience, straight from the musicians who've figured it out. https://t.co/qRVoz0fI6E
Michael Jackson Lands Ten Classics on Hot R&B/Hip‑Hop Chart
Michael Jackson placed 10 songs on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week, including "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Human Nature," "Smooth Criminal," and "Man in the Mirror." https://t.co/NmESNI7Fg0
Top 40 Radio
it feels like top 40 stations forcefully put "the fate of ophelia" back in heavy rotation immediately after "elizabeth taylor" was chosen as the doa third single
Stevie Wonder’s Late‑December Sun Shines Bright
I wrote about Stevie Wonder's "I Can See the Sun in Late December" for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/wMiFB6f4aY
Beijing's Premier Experimental Music Night Shifts to Saturday
To my friends in Beijing, the Sally Can't Dance Tuesday shows have become, over the past nine months, one of the main focal points for experimental and improvised music in Beijing. Because of the holiday, we moved Tuesday's performance...
Charli XCX’s ‘Rock Music’ Video Sparks Yes‑Answer Debate
Charli xcx Releases ‘Rock Music’ Video — Is It Rock, or Is It Not Rock? Fans Agree: The Answer Is Yes https://t.co/mZCdJ5ZkZb via @variety
The Beatles' Final Studio Album Let It Be Released Today
Today in 1970, The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album Let It Be https://t.co/M33TzDjYzk
J Balvin Appears on Tomorrow’s 9 Am LA Show
J Balvin on the show tomorrow 9am LA time, click here to listen 💯 https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
French Montana’s Filler Verse Makes Verzuz Performance Comical
french montana doing "all the way up" in a verzuz is hilarious, his role in that song is basically a filler bonus chorus after the real chorus
Enjoying Backstreet Boys Live at Vegas' Sphere
MyPOV: time for some fun in @SphereVegas. it's concert time with the @backstreetboys live @servicenow #know26 https://t.co/hEO6V6grOf
Kind of Blue: Davis' Minimalist, Two-Day Masterpiece
Pictures from the Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" sessions (1959) The Sessions took place over a period of two days at 30th Street Studios in New York, w/ very little rehearsal. According to Bill Evans, Davis only gave the band skeletal...
HYBE Launches ABD Label, Debuting First Girl Group 2026
HYBE is launching a new label ABD dedicated to producing girl groups ABD, short for "A Bold Dream," will be led by Jiwon No, PLEDIS Entertainment's previous Head of Artist Planning ABD's first group is set to debut in the second half...
Rare Ian Curtis Archives Debut in NYC Exhibition
"Ian Curtis: Insight," a free exhibition of rare archival material from the Joy Division frontman, opens June 25 at the Voltz Clarke Gallery in New York City and runs through July 22. Many items on U.S. display for the first...
Mellissa Darlin’s Diamond Baby: Rising Star’s Journey
Talked with @applemusic’s Africa Rising star @mellissadarlin about her debut project Diamond Baby and her journey in music … 👏👏👏 Full convo on your Apple Music app https://t.co/vU3jSwnWss
John Ford Coley to Appear on Live With Kelly & Mark Monday
Apparently John Ford Coley, one half of the duo that sang 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight,' will appear on Live With Kelly & Mark on Monday...
Kiesza Drops “Dancing and Crying: Volume 3” And Launches Tour
Kiesza releases 'Dancing and Crying: Volume 3' today via Zebra Spirit Tribe, featuring new track "With You." The Dancing and Crying Tour kicks off May 20 in Atlanta and runs through June 13 in Brooklyn. https://t.co/nVGXtz2o0r
Cochemea’s Full KEXP Live Session Showcases New Tracks
Cochemea delivers a full live session at KEXP, performing "Otros Mundos," "Ancestros Futuros," "Omeyocan," "Pyramid of the Sun," and "The Land Swallowed Them Whole." Watch it: https://t.co/5uF1Ku1Noh
Larry Fleet Unplugged: “Baseball on the Radio” Live
Larry Fleet shares an acoustic performance video for "Baseball on the Radio," filmed at Welcome to 1979 Studio as part of his "Live From a Bar Stool" series. 'Another Year Older' is out now. https://t.co/l0JtBITToS
Lockimara Unveils Honest Indie Pop Album Only Sun, Only Moon
Lockimara announces sophomore album 'Only Sun, Only Moon', out July 24 via Play Dead, and shares lead single "December." Nine tracks of genre-less indie pop built from loss, upheaval, and a lot of personal honesty. https://t.co/o8UjK7TdMe
Humble Artists Deliver Stunning K‑Pop Cover in NYC
Always impressed and amazed by these humble artists. @Big_O_cean cover Saja Boys' "Your Idol" from #KPopDemonHunters live at exclusive fan event in NY https://t.co/5Ezd5kTCRN @kevinwoo91
Caught a Rare Glimpse of Billie and Cameron at Premiere
One of the few moments I was able to catch a glimpse of Billie Eilish and James Cameron at their premiere last night, between all the fans holding their phones high in the air in the front rows. A couple...
Hayley Williams Announces Fall Amphitheater Tour Featuring All Solo Albums
Hayley Williams Unveils Full Itinerary for Fall Amphitheater Tour, Which Will Include Material From All Her Solo Albums Plus ‘Surprises’ https://t.co/wPboDVqasy via @variety
From The Nots to Optic Sink: Punk Meets Avant‑Garde
A short history of The Nots, one of the best art-punk bands of the 2010s. And how from the ashes of that band, Natalie Hoffman formed the mighty Optic Sink, the exact meeting point of Goner Records punk, Tommy Wright III...
Paramount Partners with Warner Music for Star Biopics
When a Global #BoxOffice phenomenon such as #MICHAEL happens, Hollywood does what it does best: more of it! #Paramount is leading the charge, striking a first look deal with #WarnerMusic to release films/biopics based on WMG’s artists, including #Madonna, #DuaLipa, #EdSheeran,...
Boards of Canada Release Two Tracks From Long‑Awaited Album
Boards of Canada share two new songs from their first album in 13 years https://t.co/jc2K7blhbo