April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney Releases Debut Solo Album
The first solo album by Paul McCartney, "McCartney," was released on this date April 17 in 1970. #OTD #BeatlesGuterman https://t.co/FR5bg1FE4s
Celine Dion Returns with New Song and Paris Residency
Celine Dion just dropped "Dansons," her first new song in years, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman. A 16-show Paris residency follows in September and October 2026. Welcome back. https://t.co/Lbbthcqg4I
Exploring Rhythm, Noise, and New Music with Analog Tara
Took a walk with ANALOG TARA and learned so much about the teachings of Pauline Oliveros, the boundaries between rhythm and noise, the long path of electronic musicking and more Tara’s fabulous new recording, Life of the Mother, is out today https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/going-where-the-work-needs-to-go
The Beatles' Iconic Opening Chord: 5 Wild Facts
On this day in 1965, The Beatles recorded "A Hard Day's Night," featuring the most-popular and discussed opening chord in music history. Here are 5 wild facts about the classic album: https://t.co/DFDuTllBWW
Great Hip‑Hop Overlooked in Top‑10 Rankings
There’s some great HipHop out right now… Why do ya’ll think it hasn’t cracked Top 10? Rap Life Review on Apple Music YouTube & applepodcasts…
Chris Rainbow's 1979 Track Debuts on Billboard After Death
More than a decade after his death, Chris Rainbow makes his Billboard Hot 100 debut as "Be Like a Woman," a 1979 deep cut, enters at #94 with 3.4 million U.S. streams. https://t.co/6zWwwRFgdD
Bruce Hornsby Marks 40‑Year Billboard Run with New Album
Bruce Hornsby extends his Billboard chart run to nearly 40 years as "Indigo Park" debuts on Adult Alternative Airplay. The new album also opens with 2,000 copies sold in its first week. https://t.co/xKeAhu3qYm
Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles
In '94, Prince released a graphic adventure video game where players explored the different rooms of Paisley Park & solved puzzles to collect the 5 pieces of Prince’s symbol. Inside the rooms were interactive media including songs, music videos &...
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Marks 20 Weeks #1
Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" earns a milestone 20th week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, with 26.6 million streams, 42.4 million in radio audience, and 9,000 sold. https://t.co/antFeHcjOV
Bruno Mars's 2013 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Set Streams
Bruno Mars shut down BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2013 with one of the most purely entertaining festival headline sets you'll find anywhere. The full Londonderry performance is streaming now: https://t.co/qlZnfxo1EA
Arctic Monkeys Dominate NOS Alive 2023, Full Set Streaming
Video: Arctic Monkeys owned NOS Alive 2023 from the first note to the last. The full headline set, spanning every era of their catalog, is streaming now : https://t.co/wrb3u4HCAE
Linkin Park Returns After Seven Years with New Singer
Video: Linkin Park's first performance in seven years introduced Emily Armstrong as co-lead vocalist and debuted 'From Zero' to the world. The full Warner Bros. Studios livestream is available now: https://t.co/cmgMEvG7dg
Five Songwriters Who Build Whole Worlds, Not Just Feelings
Most songwriters write feelings. These five write entire worlds. There's a difference and it's everything. https://t.co/zddPQ3AeIS
SNL May Lineup Features Olivia Rodrigo, Damon, Ferrell, McCartney
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney headline Saturday Night Live’s Star-Studded May Lineup https://t.co/H0JRa04ZmI
Legends Unite at Jersey Shore for U.S. 250th Celebration
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mavis Staples, Public Enemy and a stacked cast of American music legends converge on the Jersey Shore June 4 and 5 to mark the U.S. 250th birthday. Tickets on sale April 21 here:...
10 Classic Tracks That Defined Radio’s Golden Era
Before Spotify, radio was everything. These 10 songs did more than fill the airwaves, they celebrated them. A love letter to the dial, the DJs, and every static filled moment that made you turn it up https://t.co/nAQVOrT0nR
Stars Stay Silent on Ticketmaster After Pearl Jam Fallout
I tweeted earlier that Taylor Swift hasn’t said anything on Ticketmaster. She criticized an outside entity in 2022, but didn’t mention the company by name. It’s telling big stars don’t talk about the industry, and haven’t since Pearl Jam got wrecked...
Eileen Alister Delivers Fantastic Gig From Zurich
Absolutely fantastic gig from the hugely talented @eileenalister - and she’s from Zürich 🇨🇭❤️ https://t.co/0lGJCx24eo
New K‑Pop Release Calendar Highlights Upcoming Drops
Updated #KPop Release Calendar... BIGBANG Taeyang Gummy & SEVENTEEN Seungkwan Tiffany Young Taemin Sistar Soyou Apink MAMAMOO Whee In Park Ji Hoon NCT i-dle Billlie LEE CHAEYEON LE SSERAFIM HEYOON NMIXX KATSEYE &TEAM VVS XngHan&Xoul UNCHILD AND2BLE EVAN https://t.co/tsqkpEyd0d
New 6WA Album Discussed on The Ebro Show
Talking the 6WA album with @BigXthaPlugg and 600 ent… 4:30p ET on @AppleMusic. #TheEbroShow https://t.co/W3PXh6ujzS
Raye's “Click Clack Symphony” Delivers Stunning, Empowering Music
I need every woman to run not walk and go support and watch Raye's new video called Click Clack Symphony this song is so beautifully written and done. I'm beyond blown away this is the kind of music, we all...
Rodney Crowell Unveils Lost Duet with Guy Clark
Glad for the chance to reconnect with Rodney Crowell. The album's really good... Rodney Crowell Releases Duet With Guy Clark, ‘Are You One of Us?,’ to Preview Lost Album He Rediscovered After 20 Years: ‘I Truly Had Forgotten I Had...
First Interview Reveals NBA Youngboy’s Early Raw Edge
For the relaunch of POW, we're running my lost long-form profile of NBA Youngboy – a story that I began reporting a decade ago. This is how it came together: In 2016, I returned to Baton Rouge for the first time...
Sexualized Marketing Hints at a Mediocre Album
If she had to sell it with that much skin, it’s likely going to be a mediocre album.
Lana Del Rey Sings Theme for New 007 Game
Lana Del Rey is set to perform the theme song for the new 007 game First Light. https://t.co/xRA8WztZG5
Charli XCX Declares Dance Floor Dead, Turns to Rock
Charli XCX begins rollout for 'BRAT' follow-up: "I think the dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music" https://t.co/fV73SlkdcS
Discover Deloyd Elze: Zach Bryan’s Deeper
This Deloyd Elze guy is like if Zach Bryan went further down the 22, A Million rabbit hole. I like him a lot, and we had a nice chat: https://t.co/56DWSaDCVy
Believe's Debut Album Crafts an Immersive Musical World
I wrote about the self-titled debut by My New Band Believe, which feels like a world onto itself. https://t.co/ZVIO8N06KB https://t.co/AObjrVf44O
Rock Hall Prioritizes 80s Over 90s and 2000s
what's interesting about the rock and roll hall of fame now is how they don't want anyone from the 2000s yet, are more stingy with 90s artists than i expected, and are increasingly generous with artists whose defining music was...
Oasis' Comeback Tour Crowned Pollstar's Tour of Year
Oasis’ Comeback Outing Wins ‘Major Tour of the Year’ Prize at Pollstar Awards, as Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Benson Boone and the Weeknd Also Score Top Honors https://t.co/HMec1rn1cT via @variety
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Unexpected Hit: “Walking on Sunshine” Became Timeless Anthem
On this day in 1985, Katrina and the Waves released "Walking on Sunshine." It was not even a favourite in the studio, but it became their defining hit, earning millions and lighting up films, ads, and playlists for decades. https://t.co/R3pYnCqqS2
Rush's "2112" Ends with Accidental Numeric Album Code
Did you know the closing words of Rush's "2112" accidentally encode the album title numerically — and Alex Lifeson says it was completely unintentional? Five surprising facts about one of rock's greatest records. https://t.co/KpL9hKq2Xu
12‑Minute “Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie” Demo May Release Officially
oh hell yeah we might get an official release of the 12-minute demo of "Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie" that has tons of lyrics and instrumental bits that weren't on the album version
Short “Maggot Brain” Covers Miss Its Epic Scale
i like flea's solo album, but i feel like if you cover "maggot brain" and it's less than 5 minutes long you're not really going for it. the scale of the piece is intrinsic to what it is. flea...
RZA Urges Obama to Induct Wu‑Tang Into Hall
RZA Wants Barack Obama to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - I’m so here for this https://t.co/Ajw68g8PcG
Jennie Ruby Jane Joins TIME 100 Influencers
Congratulations to @jennierubyjane for being named to the 2026 @TIME 100 List as one of the most influential people in the world @gracieabrams wrote "What makes Jennie a true star is that even in her quiet moments, she possesses the same...
Confessions Ranks Just Behind Ray of Light
Looking forward to this album. The first Confessions is her 2nd best album in my opinion, after Ray of Light.
Madonna Reunites with Stuart Price for New Album
Madonna and Stuart Price reunite for 'Confessions II,' the follow-up to 'Confessions on a Dance Floor,' out July 3rd. A visual teaser is out now. 20 years later, the manifesto hasn't changed. https://t.co/MxNLxoj7rQ
Amy Ray's 'Prom' Turns 20, Still Punk‑Fresh
20 years ago today, Amy Ray of Indigo Girls released 'Prom,' a punk inspired solo album about growing up in the American South. High school hallways meet Hüsker Dü, Patti Smith, and The Clash, and it still hits just as...
Rolling Stones Drop Mini Turntable, Tiny Singles for RSD
The Rolling Stones show up with a mini turntable, 6 classic 3-inch singles, and a Japanese LP import. Record Store Day 2026 is genuinely unhinged in the best way. The complete list is here: https://t.co/STF4zJwc7U
Daily Music Newsletter: New Releases, Industry News, Artist Stories
I've been covering music for a long time and I pour that into a daily newsletter. New releases, industry news, artist stories. Come read what I'm reading. https://t.co/jIMKr1oTO6
T.O.P Debuts at #20 on Billboard Solo Album Chart
T.O.P makes his first-ever solo appearance on a @Billboard albums chart as 'TOP SPOT: Another Dimension' debuts at No. 20! Currently, 'TOP SPOT' charts solely from digital and streaming ahead of the physical album release @topspot_pic https://t.co/f9cIjKyro6
Tony Christie Revamps Hit for Spurs Relegation Anthem
Tony Christie has just re-released his song 'Is this the way to Amarillo' especially for Spurs fans "Is this the way to Stockport County? It's the Spurs relegation bounty, Is this the way to Stockport County? Where Edgeley Park, she waits for me"
Team “We on Fire” Closes with Intimate Sakura-
The &TEAM 'We on Fire' showcase is closing with a live performance of "Sakura-iro Yell." The members are all seated at their own seats and using handheld mics
&TEAM Announces Record-Breaking Tour to Reach New Fans
"This is going to be a year of touring for &TEAM. We will be holding our largest number of concert appearances this year so that we will be able to see LUNE in areas we've never been able to visit"...
Yuma Aims for Global Tours and Personal Composing
Regarding the 3rd EP being a symbol of determination, what goals do the @andTEAM_members have personally? Yuma: "We held the Asian tour and there are many countries and locations we have not been able to visit and we would like to...
New Single “We on Fire” Serves as Cheerful Anthem
"It's an anthem. It's a song to cheer for you. If you can feel that from the track, we would be grateful." - @andTEAMofficial K on their new single "We on Fire"
From Burnout to Blaze: Team Jo Reignites 2026 Drive
"Last year, we made a debut in Korea, made million-seller status, Asia tour...we were completely burned out. However, we tried to fire up once again for 2026 to try to run through this year. So, I think 'We on Fire'...
&TEAM Leverages 2025 Tour Success to Expand Reach
&TEAM says they used 2025 experiences reaching 60k fans on an Asia tour + becoming the 1st Japanese artist to become a million-seller in Japan and Korea in "Based on 2025, we discovered there are a lot of places we would...