Bon Iver Previews Special One-Off Bob Dylan Tribute For Eaux Claires Festival
Justin Vernon’s Bon Iver will headline the 2026 Eaux Claires Festival with a one‑off Bob Dylan tribute dubbed “Bon Dylan.” The set will include a rendition of Dylan’s “Not Dark Yet,” previewed in a teaser video released online. Vernon explained the tribute reflects Dylan’s lasting impact on his own songwriting. The festival runs July 24‑25 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, promising additional surprise performances.
Ringo Starr – Long Long Road
Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, has issued his 22nd solo record, “Long Long Road,” continuing his deep dive into Americana. The album reunites longtime collaborators guitarist Billy Strings, bluegrass vocalist Molly Tuttle, and veteran producer T Bone Burnett, delivering jangly country‑and‑western arrangements. Lyrically, the project...
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Confirms New Album ‘MIRAGE’
Thomas Bangalter, former Daft Punk member, will release his first solo album “MIRAGE” on June 5. The record doubles as the score for a new ballet of the same name, created with choreographer Damien Jalet and artist Kōhei Nawa. Influenced by avant‑garde...
Blue Lab Beats Share Double-Single ‘Slow Heart’, ‘Fire Up’
UK production duo Blue Lab Beats has dropped a double‑single comprising “Slow Heart” and “Fire Up,” signaling progress toward an upcoming album. “Slow Heart” showcases a moody horn‑driven arrangement with Chicago vocalist Jamila Woods, while “Fire Up” delivers an upbeat,...
PLTFRM: David Armada
London‑born rapper David Armada has evolved from a 2017 bedroom producer to a rising voice in UK rap, gaining traction after his 2020 collaboration "Hash Brown" with Deema. His 2024 project southerngothic showcased a hybrid of digital playfulness and modern...
Surusinghe Details New EP ‘Cutting Thread’
London‑born producer Surusinghe is releasing a new EP titled “Cutting Thread” on the dh2 imprint, a club‑focused offshoot of Dirty Hit founded by The 1975’s George Daniel. The six‑track collection arrives this summer and revisits the gritty, system‑driven sound that...
Smerz Announce New EP ‘Easy’
Norwegian electronic duo Smerz will drop their follow‑up EP “Easy” on May 15, 2024, after the critical success of their debut album “Big City Life”. The new record is described as more diaristic and open‑ended, originating from a song written...
Dublin Risers Cable Boy Share New Album ‘Forever’
Dublin‑based indie outfit Cable Boy has released their sophomore album “Forever,” a self‑described “time‑capsule” of the band’s evolving sound. The five‑member lineup—original school friends Semilore Olusa and Liam Murray plus Corneille Tshibasu, Jason Aikhionbare and Fionn McLoughlin—melds shoegaze, indie, electronics...
Date Confirmed For Mercury Prize 2026 Shortlist Reveal
The Mercury Prize will unveil its 2026 shortlist on July 30, marking the second year the ceremony returns to the North East after debuting in Newcastle with Sam Fender’s sold‑out show. The event’s fringe attracted roughly 8,000 extra visitors, generating...
Dr. Martens Presents Its Summer Go-To: The Zebzag Sandal
Dr. Martens has launched the Zebzag sandal, a summer‑ready addition to its iconic lineup. The new model uses a lightweight EVA midsole and offers both slip‑on and strap variations. It revives the archival Dunnet Flower motif while introducing bright, versatile...
Little Baby Sweet: CLASH Meets Heartcoregirl
London‑based avant‑pop artist heartcoregirl released her 15‑track mixtape Lullabies on Valentine’s Day 2026. The project, three years in the making, fuses melancholic lyrics with glittering synths and raw, auto‑tuned vocals. Recorded largely in a Glasgow bedroom on a $25 podcast...
Rustie Just Uploaded Three New Tracks
Glasgow‑born electronic producer Rustie has quietly added three new tracks—“ATHANASIA,” “AMENTET,” and “TRIZKEL SUN”—to major streaming services. The releases mark his first original output since a 2024 drop, following the critically acclaimed debut Glass Swords (2011) and follow‑up Green Language...
AKA Shares Sardonic Solo Jammer ‘It Grows On Trees (Money)’
Liverpool musician Callum Thompson, known as the guitarist for The Mysterines, has launched his solo project AKA with the single “It Grows On Trees (Money).” The track, a sardonic indie‑grunge burner, debuted on Record Store Day at Rough Trade East...
Bonnie Kemplay Shares New Single ‘Dandelions’
Indie singer‑songwriter Bonnie Kemplay has dropped her new single “Dandelions” through Dirty Hit. The track marks her return after a creative hiatus, featuring a sparse guitar line and her delicate vocals. Lyrically, it delves into childhood memories and the muted...
Sean Solomon’s ‘The World Is Not Good Enough’ Is An Act Of Catharsis
Sean Solomon, former Sub Pop artist, has released his solo album *The World Is Not Good Enough*, a stark indie‑folk record that doubles as a personal catharsis. The album’s tracks recount his teenage psych‑ward stay, drug addiction, a pandemic‑era car...