Michael Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic in History
The Antoine Fuqua‑directed Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* has amassed $911.9 million worldwide, eclipsing *Bohemian Rhapsody* as the highest‑grossing music biopic ever. It also posted the biggest opening‑weekend for the genre and ranks as the second‑highest‑grossing film of 2026, trailing only *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*. Production faced a costly $10‑15 million reshoot after a settlement barred any depiction of accuser Jordan Chandler, prompting a new third act focused on the 1987 *Bad* tour. The film received official approval from the Jackson estate, bolstering its legitimacy.
“Águas De Março”
Elis Regina and Antônio Carlos Jobim’s 1974 duet “Águas de Março” is hailed as a bossa‑nova masterpiece, blending poetic imagery with a flowing chromatic bassline. In 1985 Coca‑Cola licensed the song for a Super Bowl commercial, re‑working it into a macho,...
5 Takeaways From Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio effort, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, arrives as a 51‑minute double‑act that juxtaposes youthful infatuation with deeper melancholy. The record is deliberately split into two sides—“Girl So in Love” and “You Seem Pretty Sad”—showcasing a tonal shift...
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Magazine
YHWH Nailgun’s sophomore release Magazine arrives on 4AD as a ten‑track, 11‑minute barrage of experimental rock. The album builds on the chaotic intensity of 2022’s 45 Pounds while shedding rototoms for tighter dub‑infused counterpoint. Critics praise its structural complexity, dense...
“Soulless Cycle”
Experimental musician Taja Cheek, performing as L'Rain, has dropped "soulless cycle," the lead single from her forthcoming album fata morgana. The track pairs pulverizing drums and redlining guitars with a faint vocal that rides a wall of sound before dissolving...
Pitchfork Paris Adds More Names for 2026
Pitchfork Music Festival Paris has expanded its Avant‑Garde program for 2026, adding 55 new artists to the three‑day, November 5‑7 lineup across seven Bastille venues. The expanded bill joins previously announced headliners Iceage, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Headache, Ear, Amore and Bassvictim, while label...
Pitchfork Festival London 2026 Announces Lineup
Pitchfork Festival London 2026 unveiled a multi‑day lineup that runs from November 2‑8 across venues such as Roundhouse, KOKO, Hackney Empire and the Royal Festival Hall. Headliners include The Avalanches, Noname (with a special “10 years of Telefone” set), Tortoise, Olof Dreijer and Hania Rani,...
Musicians Union Sues Universal and Warner Over AI Use
The American Federation of Musicians has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, alleging they breached their collective bargaining agreement by licensing recordings to AI firms Suno and Udio without sharing proceeds or providing credit. The...
On AI in Hip-Hop
AI‑generated visuals have become a staple in both underground and mainstream hip‑hop, from Kasher Quon's surreal "Transported" video to high‑budget releases by Kanye and YoungBoy. Artists and DIY editors tout AI for its speed and sub‑$300 production costs, while labels...
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Vince Staples, horsegiirL, Modest Mouse, and More
Pitchfork’s latest roundup spotlights 14 fresh releases, from Vince Staples’ Loma Vista debut "Cry Baby" to Modest Mouse’s first independent album in three decades. The list showcases genre‑bending projects such as horsegiirL’s electronic‑rich "Nature Is Healing" and the posthumous Lee...
Laura Marling Surprise Releases New Album… of Raffi Covers
British folk‑pop star Laura Marling returns with her first album since 2024, releasing a 17‑track collection titled “Laura Sings Raffi.” The record consists entirely of covers of children’s classic Raffi songs, self‑produced in her London home studio. Marling frames the...
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Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
Kurt Vile’s tenth studio album, “Philadelphia’s been good to me,” arrives as a reflective, genre‑blending record that balances lo‑fi folk‑rock with hip‑hop‑inspired phrasing. The 10‑track set leans on hometown pride, juxtaposing gritty Philadelphia imagery with the emotional strain of life...
REAL IS BACK
Lil Pete’s long‑awaited album *REAL IS BACK* arrives as a reflective ode to Bay Area life, marrying the region’s drill‑heavy beats with melodic R&B textures. The record leans into personal authenticity, chronicling the artist’s shift from a hustling teen to...
Weezer Launch The Gold Album With Wednesday Collaboration
Weezer announced a new self‑titled record, dubbed The Gold Album, slated for release on August 21 via Reprise/Warner. The album marks the band’s first full‑length LP since 2021’s Van Weezer and OK Human and introduces Rivers Cuomo’s first co‑write with drummer Pat Wilson....
The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Paul McCartney returns with *The Boys of Dungeon Lane*, his first studio album in six years, offering a nostalgic look at his Liverpool roots. The record features a duet with Ringo Starr and leverages vintage four‑track tape to capture a 1960s feel....