Warp Records’ Cryptic Poster Run Hints at Boards of Canada Return
Warp Records has launched a cryptic poster campaign featuring zombified children and hidden phone numbers, sparking speculation that the reclusive Scottish duo Boards of Canada may be ending a 13‑year silence. The imagery directly references the duo’s 1998 album *Music Has The Right to Children* and includes landmarks from New York, London and Hollywood. The timing coincides with the lead‑up to Record Store Day, a key moment for limited‑edition vinyl releases. Fans are now watching for any official announcement of new music or a special record drop.
Duran Duran Teases New Nile Rodgers Collaboration ‘Free to Love’
Duran Duran has teased a new single, “Free to Love,” a disco‑infused track co‑produced with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, slated for release on April 23. The song follows a partnership that began in 1984 with the hit “The Reflex” and most recently resurfaced...
Who Would’ve Thought? Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette’s ‘Ironic’ for Canadian Rom-Com Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne released a cover of Alanis Morissette’s 1996 hit “Ironic” on April 15, tying the track to the soundtrack of the Canadian romantic comedy *Mile End Kicks*. The rendition mirrors the original’s soft acoustic opening before swelling into an electric‑guitar‑driven chorus,...
Dua Lipa Calls This Britney Spears Hit ‘One of the Greatest Pop Songs Ever Made’: ‘She’s Such an Icon’
Dua Lipa praised Britney Spears’ 2003 hit “Toxic” as one of the greatest pop songs ever made during Vogue’s Toast to Cinema series, where she crafted a Basil Smash cocktail inspired by the track. Lipa highlighted the song’s timeless appeal,...
Women Who Have Made History at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features six women—Sade, Gillian Gilbert, Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Linda Creed—continuing a five‑year streak of gender‑diverse inductees. The list highlights historic firsts, from Celia Cruz as the inaugural Latin American...
Luther Vandross Estate Reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inclusion: ‘People Reawakened to What Luther Had to Offer’
Luther Vandross, posthumously honored, has been selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, marking his first induction after years of Grammy and industry accolades. The Vandross estate’s manager, David Gottlieb, says the family is “over...
PinkPantheress’ UGG Shoes at Coachella Nailed One of Fashion’s Hottest Trends
PinkPantheress made her 2026 Coachella debut, delivering hit songs and drawing attention to her outfit, especially the $140 UGG Quill Ballet Sneaker in Red Pepper. The shoe blends ballet‑flat elegance with sneaker practicality, embodying the “ugly‑cute” footwear trend that’s resonating...
Preview Riley Green’s New Song ‘My Way’ Before He Performs It on ‘Marshals’: Exclusive
Country star Riley Green is releasing his new single “My Way” on April 17, produced by veteran Dann Huff and distributed through Nashville Harbor Records. The tender, strings‑laden ballad will debut on CBS’s “Marshals,” where Green makes his acting debut...
Gloria Trevi & Lola Índigo Join List of Honorees at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026
Billboard and Telemundo announced that Mexican icon Gloria Trevi and Spanish pop star Lola Índigo will join the roster of honorees at the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026. Trevi will receive the Lifetime Achievement award, while Índigo is...
‘An Attack On Creative Freedom’: Maryland Passes New Law to Keep Rap Lyrics Out of Criminal Cases
Maryland’s legislature approved the Protecting Artists’ Creative Expression (PACE) Act, tightening when prosecutors can introduce rap lyrics as evidence. The bill requires a judge to determine that lyrics were intended as literal statements, relate directly to disputed facts, and meet...
Hermanos Espinoza Announces 2026 Linaje U.S.A. Tour: See the Dates
Hermanos Espinoza, the Texas‑born regional Mexican duo, announced a 17‑date Linaje U.S.A. Tour produced by Live Nation, kicking off on July 24 in San Diego and wrapping on September 5 in Oklahoma City. The trek supports their debut studio album Linaje, released in March...
Kany García Announces Ambitious 70-Plus Date Arena Tour: ‘I Never Dreamed It as a Singer-Songwriter’
Kany García has announced the Puerta Abierta Tour 2026, expanding to more than 70 arena and stadium dates across the Americas and Europe. The trek launches on April 17 in Mexico City and concludes on Dec. 4 in San Juan,...
Fans Choose KATSEYE’s ‘Pinky Up’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
KATSEYE’s hyper‑pop single “Pinky Up” topped Billboard’s fan‑voted poll this week, capturing 50% of the vote despite competition from Lady Gaga, The Strokes and other new releases. The track marks the group’s first release while member Manon is on hiatus and...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Proved That He’s the Biggest Belieber Of All
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2024, delivering a 90‑minute set that blended his new SWAG I and SWAG II material with a nostalgic video‑driven medley of early hits. The minimalist stage featured a cocoon‑like structure, a laptop, and an acoustic trio, creating an...
PinkPantheress, Sombr, Jack White & More: Best Moments From Coachella 2026 Day 2
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026 Day 2, reportedly earning a record‑breaking fee and turning the set into a nostalgic YouTube sing‑along showcase. The day also featured legacy alt‑rock icons such as Jack White, David Byrne and Billy Corgan, while emerging acts...
