Taylor Swift's Debut Meets Reputation in Toy Story Clouds
Taylor Swift countdown (that is now gone) has a cloud background ⬇️ Clouds look like Toy Story ⬇️ Woody’s famous line: There’s a snake in my boot ⬇️ Snake = reputation Boot = Debut ⬇️ 🤡 Debutation 🤡
Whitney Houston's Super Bowl Anthem: The Ultimate Overrated Performance
Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl 25 performance was the most overrated national anthem of all time. https://t.co/WcF37K1i4U
Nedra Talley: From Ronette Icon to Gospel Singer
A beautiful tribute to Nedra Talley, the last living member of The Ronettes How the iconic girl group formed and recorded "Be My Baby." A short history of 3-part harmony. The madness of Phil Spector. And Nedra's late in life turn...
Kacey Musgraves' New Album Hailed as Return to Form
Kacey Musgraves reviews calling her new album a return to form… weird thing to say about someone who only puts out 10/10 records but okay i'm very excited
Synthwave Legend Returns with New Single on Atlas Anniversary
We’ve found #MMT🌕 Sunday Night Spectacular’s opening track 🔥🔥🔥 One of synthwave’s seminal artists is BACK 🔊
Record Store Defends Decision After Burning Ye's 'Bully'
Lincoln, NE record store responds to backlash after destroying unwanted copies of Ye's 'Bully' https://t.co/NVzbHhJHcb
Live Chat and Performances with Madeon and Muna
Stacked show today🙌 chatting with MADEON + MUNA performing some songs live. Get amongst it https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Why The Black Keys Became Rock’s Unlikely Losers
I wrote about The Black Keys, a band I featured 13 years ago in the Grantland series "The Winners' History of Rock n' Roll," and how and why they became the opposite of winners in the time since. (Also includes...
Spotify's Verified Badge Distinguishes Humans, Not AI‑Free Music
To address the flood of AI-generated artists on the platform, Spotify is rolling out a “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. This will become increasingly commonplace across platforms. That said just because the artists...
Fans Unexpectedly Vibing to “The Gosh Darn Girl Is Mine”
are you guys really grooving to "the gosh darn girl is mine" like that https://t.co/Lbmgd88Ed6
U.S.-Born Songwriters Shaping Today’s K‑Pop Soundscape
After the discourse started from The New York Times' 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters feature, I thought it'd be fun to apply that structure to the K-pop scene today for The Crossover Honorees must have credits with K-pop artists and been...
Celebrating BINI's Remarkable Success and Recent Achievements
Well done on an amazing night, @BINI_ph! Congratulations on an incredible past couple of weeks. So proud ✨ #BBWomenInMusic https://t.co/OFZ8M5zWW2
Billie Eilish’s 3D Concert Film Redefines Immersive Minimalism
Billie Eilish & James Cameron’s #HITMEHARDANDSOFTMovie is a towering achievement - especially in the world of concert films. Minimalist stagecraft with maximum impact. Captivating, immersive, intimate & electric. A must-see 3D experience. “Happier Than Ever (Live)” is a highlight. @paramountpics...
BINI Dazzles LA Red Carpet with Vibrant Glamour
The 2026 #BBWomenInMusic Global Force @BINI_ph bringing color, glamour and style to the red carpet in Los Angeles https://t.co/vOFRzMXOHx
Billboard Women of the Year Arrive on Red Carpet
HUNTR/X singing voices EJAE, @AudreyNuna and @reiamimami — the 2026 @Billboard Women of the Year — arrive on the red carpet 🩷💜🩵 https://t.co/imMyCqFsFL
Album Covers That Speak Louder Than the Music
From a pig escaping over Heathrow to Paul Simonon smashing his bass to a blurry blur of beautiful fury, these are the album covers that had something to say and said it louder than the music ever could. https://t.co/3TNpoyCitL
New Rap Life Review Debuts, Discusses MJ Biopic
What’d ya’ll think of the MJ biopic? New Rap Life Review out now on Apple Music’s YouTube ….
U2 Drops 12 New Songs via Surprise EPs, Goes Unnoticed
it's funny that U2 released 12 new songs this year and nobody knows because they were on two surprise EPs instead of an album, like why would you do that
AI-Generated Album Impresses: Music Has Evolved
Haven't checked it out in a while but pretty amazed by where we are at with AI music. This is a pretty good album top to bottom https://t.co/dKg5ZGHBrf
Fujii Kaze Full Interview Now Live on YouTube & Apple Music
Fujii Kaze fans you’ve been waiting. Our full conversation is now available to watch on YouTube and @applemusic. Watch it here, big loves https://t.co/THoEOAtRyr https://t.co/pen1b89UPD
Marvin Gaye’s ‘I Want You’ Marks 50
Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" turns 50 @jamdraper reflects on the divisive, atmospheric masterpiece from a tortured artist in a time of fleeting happiness, tranquility & gratification An artifact of possibilities, doomed hopefulness, and bold evolution. https://t.co/6x1qI7YzJc
Prince’s Self‑produced Genius Overlooked by Beat‑centric Narratives
I think part of the reason that Prince is downplayed in some current discourse is because of a post hip-hop idea that everything except vocals is merely “the beat” and of lesser importance. So a guy who made much...
Natasha Bedingfield Delivers Intimate Post‑Launch Concert in Bellevue
Natasha Bedingfield last night at a very intimate concert after the T-Mobile SuperBroadband launch event in Bellevue.
Kacey Musgraves Announces ‘Middle of Nowhere’ and Ends Feud
Kacey Musgraves’ Country Homecoming: The Singer on New Album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ Ending Miranda Lambert Feud… and Embracing Self-Pleasure https://t.co/pEvQarAU7a via @variety https://t.co/6seZkVi9o9
Live Interview with Maya Hawke on Apple Music
Talking to Maya Hawke live on the radio show in 20 minutes, see ya there @AppleMusic
New Releases Spotlight: Jura, Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit
In today's newsletter: ML Buch features on Jura's hallucinatory new single, plus new releases from Luomo, Shed, Setting, Rabit, and more https://t.co/9OM8HDmqan https://t.co/Nx1vks8xIQ
Mingus Honors Duke on Ellington’s Death Year
Duke's birthday. Nobody ever paid a greater tribute to him than Charles Mingus who wrote this one on the year of Ellington's death. https://t.co/GBaNvq9ATS
Jonathan Williger’s OUTSIDE TIME Elevates Your Creative Life
Jonathan Williger has improved my scene-world-life and his rising experimental music label OUTSIDE TIME can improve yours https://open.substack.com/pub/thefutureisourstomake/p/always-coming-home
AndTEAM's Sales Surge Continues with “We on Fire”
Got a special story about how @andTEAMofficial is continuing their sales hot streak with 'We on Fire' + exclusive photos of the @andTEAM_members just for @Forbes Enjoy, LUNÉ! 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/TwLY6oPIUx
Pacha NY 2026 Lineup Expands Globally, Adds ZHU
With @ZHUmusic joining @Pacha New York, the new nightclub's 2026 lineup continues growing more globally diverse with artists representing Africa, Europe, North and South America, and the U.K. so far + two Pride Month offerings More on @Forbes: https://t.co/h9jJ3HdhZv
Editors Drop New Single, Announce 2027 European Tour
Editors' new single "Call It In" is out now, their first music since 2022. A 2027 UK and European tour follows, with tickets on sale April 30 in Europe and May 1 in the UK. Details and ticket info here:...
Hayley Williams Announces Hollywood Bowl Solo Album Showcase
Hayley Williams brings "The Hayley Williams Show" to the Hollywood Bowl on October 5, covering all three solo albums and then some. Presale registration open now through April 30. https://t.co/wS8Uypdi86
Rare MJ‑McCartney Studio Footage From Thriller Sessions
Video: Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney recorded "The Girl Is Mine" in 1982 as the lead single from 'Thriller.' Rare studio footage of the session is here and worth every moment: https://t.co/3TcQOYyPlR
Remembering Nedra Talley-Ross: Ronettes' Iconic 1965 Shindig Performance
The Ronettes performing "Be My Baby" live on Shindig - August 11, 1965 RIP Nedra Talley-Ross. https://t.co/k5SdPcb6cB
Fiery Furnaces Turned Sunday Into Unpredictable Songbook Remix
I spent Sunday evening in the company of The Fiery Furnaces, who were in typically irreverent form when it came to ripping up their songbook and sticking it together in unexpected ways. Like Chief Inspector Blancheflower rolling perfectly into Single...
Eminem's 2002 Anger Management Tour Streams Live
Video: Eminem. Detroit. 2002. The Anger Management Tour at Ford Field, fresh off 'The Eminem Show,' with D12 on stage. One of hip-hop's defining live moments is streaming now: https://t.co/ys1jgOkmGL
Minyo Crusaders Fuse Japanese Folk with Global Beats
Minyo Crusaders' new album 'From Japan with Love' arrives June 26, reimagining traditional Japanese folk music through cumbia, Caribbean, and African rhythms. Lead single "Hanagasa Ondo" is out now. https://t.co/nDWzdwu4WK
Gunshine Releases “Finite” Ahead of July Album Launch
Gunshine's new single "Finite" is out now ahead of their album 'Grand Rising,' arriving July 24. Physical copies on vinyl and CD are available now: https://t.co/1dtER1jBqi
BoDeans Mark 40 Years with Nationwide Tour
BoDeans are celebrating 40 years with a nationwide anniversary tour behind classics like "Closer to Free" and "Good Things." One of America's most enduring live rock acts, still showing up and still delivering. https://t.co/lE9w3f3ZOB
Loathe Announces 19‑City North American Tour, New Album
Loathe's A Stranger to You North American Tour hits 19 cities September 19 through October 13 with Fleshwater and Prostitute on all dates. New album arrives July 17 via SharpTone Records. Tickets on sale May 1 and details here: https://t.co/bYY55gBFQW
Create Your Own List of Top Living American Songwriters
Inspired by today's NYT feature, I made my own list of the 25 greatest living American songwriters and I'm inviting readers to share their own lists. https://t.co/2jaQuOoQTF https://t.co/H45DKLuCqs
Akon Credits Jail Loneliness for His Breakthrough Hits
We had the legend Akon on the latest episode of The Truth Hurts to talk about how the loneliness of jail helped him write his first hits, learning music from his percussionist father & the Fugees, signing Lady Gaga &...
Progressive Metal Is Today's Classical Music Landscape
The closest thing we have to classical music/composers today are all the progressive metal variants. The complexity, the tonality, the incredible musicianship. It's also the most global form of music. If I were forced to do...
Uniformity Dominates NYTimes' 30 Songwriter List and Reactions.
I don’t know what is more embarrassing the single std dev uniformity of the NYTimes 30 songwriter list, or the even tighter uniformity of the tweets mentioning which artists were left out.
Slam on the CDJ Delivers Top March‑April DJ Sets
Slam on the CDJ returns to bring you the Best DJ Sets of March and April. Featuring the latest odysseys from Nicolás Jaar, DJ DEADNAME, Finn, thehouseofacidhouse, Time is Away, Traxx, Alfred Andres, Al Wootton, Bass Clef, Batu, and more. By...
After a Decade, I Finally Answer Monkees' Leader
I have thought about this question for over ten years and more than any human should rightfully be allowed to: Who is the leader of the Monkees? I investigated https://t.co/156SUk5j1o
Theft World Powerfully Mirrors a Scam‑driven Culture
I wouldn't want to live in Lip Critic's headspace all the time, but Theft World is so potent because so many people do. It's a manic genre-spliced portrait of a culture run by scammers all the way down. https://t.co/graD6RoBan
Bryson Tiller Drops New Music, Discussed on AM Radio
new music from Bryson Tiller today, we’re chatting about it on AM radio. see you there
Mildred: Oakland’s Chill Quartet Echoes Silver Jews
One of my most listened-to bands right now is Mildred, a quartet from Oakland that functions as a true band — all four guys write, most sing, and their music has a loose hangout vibe. Like Silver Jews if David...
AI-Generated Music Threatens Spotify’s Human‑Only Listening Experience
Spotify is facing a new kind of challenge. As AI-generated music increases, distinguishing between human and machine-created tracks is becoming harder, and the platform has yet to offer a clear way to filter them out. It raises a broader question. In a...