Kooks Drop Live O2 Performance Ahead of 20‑Year Anniversary
The Kooks have released "See Me Now (Live At The O2 Arena, London)", a deeply personal performance from their biggest-ever UK headline show. The 20th anniversary of 'Inside In/Inside Out' is coming. The band is very much alive. https://t.co/gNgQmbqofJ
AIR Drops Debut Live Album Recorded Under Acropolis
AIR release their first-ever live album on Record Store Day, April 18. 'Moon Safari, The Athens Concert' was recorded beneath the Acropolis in Athens. Limited vinyl, indie stores only. https://t.co/nxFNNUe9uK
Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour, New Solo Album
Stephen Pearcy has launched "The Undercover Tour" for 2026, with Warren DeMartini joining several dates. A new solo album is also in the works. The voice of Ratt isn't taking a breath. https://t.co/d1UlHxKaZv
Ben Reel's Spirit's Not Broken Delivers Soulful Guitars and Love
Ben Reel's twelfth album 'Spirit's Not Broken' is out now. Big guitars, soul grooves, and a clear-eyed message about love and human connection. Focus track "Better Be Better" hits hard right out of the gate. https://t.co/dfNMd7XMJU
Truman Sinclair Releases Self‑produced Alt‑country
Truman Sinclair's 'Rivers Of Sugar And Blood' is out now on Capitol Records. Six self-produced alt-country songs about depression, friendship, and growing up hard. He opens for Courtney Barnett across North America starting May 1. https://t.co/AYWGjxeJja
Bieber’s Minimalist Coachella Set Mixes New
Justin Bieber Favors ‘Swag’ Songs in a Minimalist Coachella Set, but Also Revisits His ‘Baby’-Hood, Bingeing on Old YouTube Clips https://t.co/4xhHrfQqSt via @variety
Taemin's New SH
The fourth new song — guessing the title is "Let Me Be the One" ? — sounds like a classic SHINee track...Taemin is really is his POWERFUL era #Coachella
J. Cole’s Athletic Stunt Mirrors His “7 Minute Drill”
you need a certain level of intelligence to understand that J. Cole was deliberately acting out the athletic equivalent of the song he released two years ago this week, "7 Minute Drill"
Beatles Break Record: 14 Songs on 1964 Hot 100
On this day in 1964, The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from 'Can't Buy Me Love' at #1 to 'Love Me Do' at #81. https://t.co/GAePX3wDfj
1970: Beatles' Dream‑Born ‘Let It Be’ Tops Charts
On this day in 1970, The Beatles hit #1 with “Let It Be.” Written from a dream, carried around the world, and sung by millions in their toughest moments. https://t.co/db3lJ5Tx62
Cardi B’s Festival Fees Jumped From $70K to $400K
In 2018, Cardi B was paid $70k per weekend to do Coachella. She spent over $300k+ on production and staging. She saw it as an investment. By 2019, she regularly got $400k+ to perform at different festivals. Cardi B’s rates are likely...
1994: Oasis' “Supersonic” Heralds British Rock Resurgence
On this day in 1994, Oasis released their debut single "Supersonic." We didn’t know it yet, but British rock was about to swagger back into our lives with a sneer, a hook, and a whole lotta attitude. https://t.co/uurvqRncAM
She Chose a Tent, Proving Coachella’s Humble Roots
Actually she chose to perform in a tent and not headline. It was amazing, too. At the time, Coachella was not a pop festival
Coachella 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Surprise Guest Lineup
EJAE Audrey Nuna Rei Ami Will Ferrel Susan Sarandon Corey Fogelmanis Sam Elliott Lizzo Snoop Dogg Big Sean Joe Jonas Vanessa Carlton David Lee Roth Porter Robinson Jacob Lusk Every surprise guest and appearance at @Coachella 2026 (so far): https://t.co/FmyXgHSnFG
New Singers Now Assumed to Be AI-Generated
We've come to an era in music when any time someone sends me a dope new artist--especially a singer--I gotta ask if it's AI. Ugh. 😐
Front‑loaded Hits
I wrote about Sabrinachella, a headlining show so front-loaded with hits that it was not able to fully recover after a brutal, momentum-killing interlude featuring Susan Sarandon https://t.co/OPLDIJxOGd
Beethoven's Ode to Joy: Triumph Over Trials
Trial, triumph, and the art of the possible – the remarkable story behind Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" https://t.co/lCVNYjulkw
Labrinth Rejects Euphoria Season 3 Over Respect Issues
Labrinth Explains Why His Music Isn’t Part of ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like S—’ https://t.co/e6NJC8mIbK via @variety
Solidarity Struggles When You Have Cool Things
“Solidarity can be difficult if you’ve got cool stuff to lose” I can’t tell if that’s a great line or a terrible one, but either way, I love the new Strokes single https://t.co/DqwWUdXYNP
10,000 Rare Live Recordings From Nirvana to Phish Released Online
Amazing. From Early Nirvana To Phish, A Chicago Fan's Secret Recordings Of 10,000 Shows Are Now Online https://t.co/0ToFE4VRlI
Vince Gill's 50 Years From Home Delivers 37 Fresh Hits
Vince Gill's 50 Years From Home project is amazing. We've gotten 37 new songs over the course of half a year with more on the way. He still sounds, plays, and writes with the skill of an artist in their...
JR Sextet Sold Out London, New Dates Announced
Our JR Sextet April/ May London shows are sold out, but we have 3 others upcoming outside London. May, we’re at Dorchester-on-Thames nr Oxford, June it’s the Neville Holt festival in Leicestershire, and Nov we’re in Liverpool. Ticket link below...
Gorillaz's Album Marketing Turns Into 16‑bit Zelda‑style Game
The marketing around the new @gorillaz album has been an absolute master class. The band just dropped a trailer for their new game and it looks like a classic 2D Zelda adventure. Pure 16-bit nostalgia mixed with The Mountain album...
Coachella Cancels Anyma Set Over Dangerous Wind Conditions
#Coachella announces that "due to strong wind conditions affecting Anyma's stage build, he is unable to perform tonight" citing safety concerns Anyma was reportedly bringing Muse, Joji and Lisa as special guests for the set Bummer :( https://t.co/UGwIMENCDP
Bambaataa and Jackson: Bops Redefine Cultural Dialogue
the afrika bambaataa discourse meeting the michael jackson biopic at the intersection of "how many bops does it take to change the conversation"
Zayn Malik Shows Newfound Respect for Donell Jones
Wait... @zaynmalik knows the masterpiece of Donell Jones?! Newfound respect 😭 Remake "Shorty Got Her Eyes on Me"
K‑Pop Demon Hunters Surprise Guest on Katseyeworld’s Coachella Set
HUNTR/X's EJAE, @audreynuna and @reiamimami from KPop Demon Hunters appear as surprise guests during @katseyeworld's @Coachella set to sing "Golden" https://t.co/bLVsMjsVHb
BINI Breaks Ground for Filipino Music at Coachella 2026
BINI made history for Filipino music at @Coachella 2026 — here's a review, full setlist + more thoughts for @Forbes: https://t.co/ioH5wHvGkR
Bini Gwen Shines as Coachella's Undeniable Superstar
I don't think I've been more convinced of what a true SUPERSTAR @bini_gwen is than after seeing her at @coachella tonight. The aura, the look, the vocals, the raps, the hair, the everythingggg #BINI_CoachellaWk1 #BINI_Coachella
Fender‑Dean Duet Soars as Pattinson‑Zendaya Lookalikes
the sam fender/olivia dean duet is taking off in america because they look vaguely like robert pattinson and zendaya in the drama https://t.co/T4nGcHJSsF
Sheena’s Expressive Faces Show Pure Stage Joy
All the faces she's making, you can tell how much fun @bini_sheena is having on stage #BINI_CoachellaWk1 #BINI_Coachella
Ricky Nelson Debuts on TV with “I’m Walking”
📺 April 10, 1957: Ricky Nelson sang for first time on ABC sitcom “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”, performing the song “I’m Walking.” https://t.co/Z6ip8gtwOv https://t.co/xnrQ6OFd51
Monsta X's 'Unfold' Projected Top 35 Billboard Debut
According to final industry projections, Monsta X's 'Unfold' is predicted to debut in the Top 35 of the Billboard 200 with about 20,500 units (over 19,600 from album units and nearly 1k in streaming-equivalent albums) It would be Monsta X's fourth...
BTS's ARIRANG Holds Billboard No.1 for Third Week
📈📈📈 According to final industry predictions, BTS will spend a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'ARIRANG' with more than 126,000 units earned (about 74.5k from album units, over 50k from streaming-equivalent albums, and almost 2k...
Jaafar Jackson Shines, Revealing Fame's Heartbreaking Price
Jaafar Jackson delivers a truly remarkable performance in #Michael, embodying the spirit, the ambition and the physicality of Michael Jackson in a way that's dazzling to watch. The kid is so good, and longtime fans will adore this film. Director Antoine...
Coachella Uninvite Videos Flooding My FYP: Trend or Real?
Why is my FYP filled with this many videos of people being uninvited from Coachella? Is this just a trend or is it legit lol
Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Redefined Hip‑Hop
On this day in 1990, 35 years ago, Public Enemy released 'Fear of a Black Planet'. A fearless, groundbreaking hip-hop landmark that amplified truth, challenged power, and redefined what the genre could say and stand for. https://t.co/TLwnfucRPx
Feng E Transforms Interstellar Theme to Ukulele Masterpiece
Taiwanese musician Feng E takes on Hans Zimmer's Interstellar theme on ukulele, and the result is stunning. This one demands a listen. https://t.co/dDljU3pBzv
Creepy Nuts Drop “Fright” On Coachella Debut Day
Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts release "Fright" today, the same day as their Coachella debut, fresh off 900 million streams for "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" and a sold-out Tokyo Dome show. https://t.co/WhXuy9DUoc
Hilary Duff Revives 2003 Hit on Limited Silver Vinyl
Hilary Duff re-records her 2003 pop classic with "Come Clean (Mine)" ahead of the limited silver vinyl Record Store Day collection 'Hilary Duff (Mine),' dropping April 18. The lucky me world tour kicks off June 21. https://t.co/6IbfIrtjul
New West Coast Anthem Celebrates Resilience and Loyalty
BLXST and Big Sad 1900 just dropped "Day After Day," a West Coast R&B and hip-hop track about resilience, loyalty, and everyone you grind for. This one hits different. https://t.co/E67vtg3g1y
Three Fresh Artists Join Tonight’s Capital XTRA Show
Got 3 very dope artists joining me on the show tonight: @tkandz_ @Blademusic @DeeRiginal Tap in from 9pm @CapitalXTRA 💫 https://t.co/3GTe2WbJcz
Slyder Smith's New Rock Anthem Challenges Tech Control
Slyder Smith releases "Killing The Machine," a hard-hitting UK rock single about technology, control, and the fight to stay human. https://t.co/2mB6dNOcTy
Eric Hirshberg's New Single Reflects Post‑Wildfire Resilience
Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg releases "More Is Not The Answer," a deeply personal pop and Americana single written in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, serving as the title track from his forthcoming album. https://t.co/2kyEIKbzIX
Randall Franks Drops Centennial Bluegrass Tribute on Charity Album
Randall Franks releases "Down Yonder Too," a bluegrass and Americana centennial tribute featuring Dom Flemons, Jim Lauderdale, and Ketch Secor, from the upcoming charity album 'A Zippedy Doodle Day: American Folk Songs.' https://t.co/xaKrDNQPmq
Kelly Lang's Courageous Release of “HollyWould” Revealed
Kelly Lang held "HollyWould" back for a while, and now that it's out, you'll understand why it took courage to release it. https://t.co/gNyBBl7dc9
TIDALS Unleashes Urgent Cinematic Rock Anthem on Power
TIDALS just dropped "When Heroes Speak," a cinematic rock anthem about power, manipulation, and the voices that cut through the noise. It's urgent, it's big, and it lands hard. https://t.co/g3L1NoDzaA
Record Store Day 2026 Highlights Indie & Alternative Stars
Charli XCX. Selena Gomez. Ethel Cain. HAIM. The Last Dinner Party. Record Store Day 2026 has the alternative and indie side covered too. https://t.co/EZRQyVMfmW
Springsteen Concert Tips and Movie Night Hosting Guide
At my newsletter I answered reader questions about Bruce Springsteen concerts (which involves a Scott Wampler story that I really like) and how to host a movie night https://t.co/eaVVjseg8C
Mobb Deep’s 1996 BET Live Performance of Classics
Mobb Deep performing "Shook Ones" and "Hell On Earth" live on BET in '96. https://t.co/TR8TpoagxW