‘Stranger Things’ Is Getting an Immersive Concert Tour
Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things will extend its cultural footprint with an immersive concert tour featuring the Emmy‑winning score by composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. The live show will trace music from the series’ 2016 opening theme through the climactic season five finale, with performances scheduled across Europe—including Prague, Brussels, Berlin, Belfast, Birmingham, London’s Roundhouse and Italy’s Fiastra. Visual artist MFO will provide custom light and fog effects to recreate the show’s distinctive 80s‑sci‑fi aesthetic. Tickets are on sale now.
Watch Weezer Play a Surprise Rooftop Gig for Their ‘The Gathering’ Tour “Initiation Week”
Weezer kicked off the "initiation week" for their upcoming "The Gathering" tour with a surprise rooftop acoustic set in Los Angeles, featuring classics like "Undone – The Sweater Song" and a guest appearance by Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino. The band announced...
James Blake Requests for Name to Be Taken Off Credits for Kanye West’s ‘Bully’: “It’s Not What I Created”
James Blake has asked to be removed from the producer credits on Kanye West’s newly released album “Bully,” saying the final version no longer reflects his original work. Blake explained that his vocal pitch and track construction were heavily altered,...
Every Song on the ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ Soundtrack
Netflix debuted the horror miniseries “Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen” on March 26, 2026, pairing the show with an eclectic soundtrack. The original score was composed by Colin Stetson, while each episode layers vintage and indie tracks—from Johnny...
Watch Mumford & Sons Play Surprise Gig at London’s Battersea Power Station for Apple’s 50th Anniversary
Apple marked its 50th anniversary with a surprise live concert at London’s Battersea Power Station, featuring folk‑rock band Mumford & Sons. The band performed a mix of classic hits and songs from their new album “Prizefighter,” while DJ Nia Archives...
Australia’s Hyped Headsend Surprise Release Debut EP ‘Angel Glands’
Australian grunge trio Headsend surprise‑released their debut EP “Angel Glands” on March 26, 2026, featuring the hard‑hitting tracks “Stove,” “Chugg,” the previously issued anthem “And Angel,” and the new single “Do Do.” The record was captured live in‑studio by veteran...
Jesper Kyd Shares First ‘90s-Inspired Trip-Hop Song From ‘Samson: A Tyndalston Story’ Soundtrack
Jesper Kyd has released the first track, "Samson's City," from the upcoming game Samson: A Tyndalston Story. The song channels 1990s trip‑hop influences, drawing on Massive Attack and Tricky while staying modern. The open‑world action title, developed by Liquid Swords...
Synth Pop Legends Unite as Erasure’s Vince Clarke, Blancmange’s Neil Arthur and Benge Form Doublespeak to Cover Classic and Cult...
Synth‑pop veterans Vince Clarke (Erasure), Neil Arthur (Blancmange) and producer Benge have formed the supergroup Doublespeak. The trio will release a self‑titled debut album on May 29, featuring 11 analog‑electronica reinterpretations of classic and cult tracks ranging from ABBA to...
The Beach Boys Announce 60th Anniversary “Audiophile Pressings” Of ‘Pet Sounds’
Capitol/UMe is issuing a series of premium audiophile pressings of the Beach Boys’ 1966 masterpiece “Pet Sounds” to mark its 60th anniversary on May 15. The lineup includes a Vinylphyle Edition offering both mono and stereo mixes, a Definitive Sound...
Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie Teams up with Yttling Jazz on “Magical” New Single ‘Strange’
Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream has joined forces with Swedish producer‑musician Björn Yttling’s solo project Yttling Jazz for the new single “Strange.” The track debuts on a deluxe three‑CD edition of Yttling Jazz’s 2024 album Illegal Hit, featuring a haunting,...
Mel B on Future Spice Girls Reunion: “In a Perfect World, We’d Already Be on Tour”
Mel B reiterated her desire for a Spice Girls reunion, saying a world‑tour would be ideal but is currently unlikely. She echoed earlier comments from Mel C that a 30th‑anniversary tour won’t happen this year, though optimism remains. The group’s...
Every Song on the ‘Bring Me The Horizon L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ Soundtrack
Bring Me The Horizon’s São Paulo concert will be screened in select cinemas worldwide on March 25 and March 28, 2026, offering fans a two‑day immersive experience. The film, titled *L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment)*, is co‑directed by CiRCUS HEaD and frontman Oliver Sykes...
Paul McCartney on the Time He “Totally Got Blasted” On Weed with Fela Kuti
Paul McCartney recalled a 1973 night in Lagos when he and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti smoked weed together after Wings began recording the "Band on the Run" album. Initially worried about accusations of copying Kuti’s style, McCartney invited the Nigerian...
Kraftwerk Announce “Vivid” ‘Radio-Activity’ 50th Anniversary Reissues
Kraftwerk will issue a 50th‑anniversary edition of their 1975 electronic landmark Radio‑Activity on May 15, 2026. The release uses the original 16‑track master tapes and features a new Dolby Atmos mix alongside Blu‑ray, 5.1 and stereo versions, plus a limited‑edition picture‑disc...
Don Broco Announce ‘Nightmare Tripping’ 2026 UK and European Tour
Don Broco will release their fifth studio album, Nightmare Tripping, on March 27 2026 and immediately launch an extensive European tour in June followed by a UK leg in September‑October. The tour features 20 dates across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and other European markets, plus...
Sofia Coppola Scraps Mysterious Kirsten Dunst Project: “It Felt Too Sad”
Sofia Coppola has officially scrapped a fourth film with Kirsten Dunst, describing the yet‑unnamed project as "too sad" for the current cultural moment. The collaboration would have marked their fourth partnership after The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette and The Beguiled....
Tribute Gig for Stone Roses Icon Mani Announced for Manchester
A tribute concert called “Manichester” will honor Stone Roses bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield on May 30 at Manchester’s 5,000‑capacity Diecast venue. Organized by Ocean Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella, the event features Cast, Peter Hook & The Kowloons, Stone Roses...
Genesis Owusu Announces Third Album ‘Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge’
Australian artist Genesis Owusu has unveiled his third studio album, Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via the OURNESS label. The record follows a trio of pre‑release singles—“Pirate Radio,” “Death Cult Zombie,” and “Stampede”—and...
Viral Masked Duo Angine De Poitrine Announce New Album ‘Vol. II’ Ahead of 2026 World Tour
Masked duo Angine de Poitrine announced their sophomore album Vol. II, slated for release on April 3, 2026, featuring six high‑voltage tracks including the microtonal‑driven single “Fabienk.” The record promises bolder structures and deeper experimentation with microtonal guitars. The launch coincides with...
Sonic The Hedgehog ‘Music Experience’ Confirms 2026 Anniversary Tour
Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary will feature two live‑music tours, with composer Jun Senoue confirming an official “Sonic Live” concert series for later 2026 and Johnny Gioeli announcing the first full‑scale Crush 40 world tour titled “The Speed Of Sound.” The Sonic Live...
KoRn Announce First UK and Ireland Tour in over a Decade with More 2026 European Dates
Korn has unveiled a 2026 headline tour that brings the nu‑metal pioneers back to the UK and Ireland for the first time in more than a decade. The itinerary kicks off in Stuttgart on October 18 and runs through major...
MNEK Is Ready to Share His First New Music in Eight Years: “This Album Is Going to Be Very Exciting”
British singer‑songwriter‑producer MNEK announced he has finished his long‑awaited sophomore album, set for release later in 2026 – his first solo record since 2018’s Language. He revealed the new work during his performance at the Trans Mission concert at OVO...
Kneecap Are “Mobilising to Cuba” With the Nuestra América Convoy
Irish rap trio Kneecap announced they will travel with the Nuestra América Convoy to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, arriving in Havana on March 21. The convoy, originally a flotilla, now employs air, land and sea routes to address Cuba’s...
Snail Mail Announces More 2026 UK and European Tour Dates
Snail Mail has expanded its 2026 tour with additional UK and European dates, including a second night at London’s Electric Ballroom and shows in Amsterdam, Berlin, Antwerp, Paris, Copenhagen, and Manchester. The added stops coincide with the March 27 release...
Bilbao BBK Live 2026: Calvin Harris and Westside Cowboy Lead New Line-Up Additions
Bilbao BBK Live announced its 2026 lineup, adding electronic heavyweight Calvin Harris and emerging act Westside Cowboy as headline attractions. The festival, marking its 20th anniversary, will run July 9-11 in Bilbao’s Kobetamendi park and already features Lily Allen, Robbie Williams,...
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Teams up with Andrew Watt, Josh Klinghoffer and Blink-182’s Travis Barker for Epic ‘Rooster’ Theme Song ‘I...
Michael Stipe teams up with Grammy‑winner Andrew Watt, former Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, and Blink‑182 drummer Travis Barker to record "I Played The Fool," the official theme for HBO’s new comedy Rooster. The track marks Stipe’s first new song...
Arc Raiders 2026 Roadmap – What to Expect This Year
Arc Raiders, the breakout multiplayer shooter, has unveiled its 2026 first‑quarter roadmap. The March "Flashpoint" update will introduce a new map condition, a fresh arc, a player‑project feature and an upgrade to Scrappy. In April, "Riven Tides" adds a brand‑new...
Fatal Car Crashes Increase on Days of Major Album Releases, Study Says
Researchers from Harvard Medical School, using NBER data, found that U.S. traffic fatalities increase by 15% on days when the top streamed albums drop. Smartphone usage spikes 40% during these releases, suggesting driver distraction. The effect persists even after controlling...
Grandson Says O2 Forum Kentish Town Wouldn’t Let Him Bring Bob Vylan Out on Stage
Grandson announced that the O2 Forum Kentish Town barred Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan from joining his Inertia tour show on March 2. The venue, operated by Academy Music Group, cited local police concerns about protest‑related safety as the reason for...