Yard Act Ready New Album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music
British post‑punk band Yard Act is set to release their sophomore album You’re Gonna Need a Little Music on July 17 via Republic Records. The record, produced by Justin Meldal‑Johnsen, was recorded together in Leeds and Los Angeles, a departure from the “laptop‑record” method of their debut. Lead single “Redeemer” arrives with a noir‑inspired video and signals an album focused on multiple realities and modern individualism. Their growing reputation for incisive social commentary positions the release for strong critical and commercial attention.
Listen to Father John Misty’s New Song “The Payoff”
Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) dropped a new single, “The Payoff,” on Sub Pop, co‑produced with longtime collaborator Drew Erickson. The track follows his January 2026 one‑off “The Old Law,” marking his second original release of the year. Tillman’s most...
Forever
Danish producer Jesper Nørbæk, operating as Hekt, released his debut album "Forever" on Numbers in 2026. The record channels the bright, bass‑heavy pop‑techno of early‑2010s icons like SOPHIE and Hudson Mohawke, delivering 13 tracks that blend classic EDM structures with experimental...
SOULVINCI
WiFiGawd releases *SOULVINCI*, his first full‑length album with Grammy‑winning producer Dylvinci. The 16‑track, 31‑minute project leans heavily on plugg‑style, hazy beats while weaving psychedelic textures and rapid‑fire wordplay. Reviewers praise the chemistry between WiFi’s understated flow and Dylvinci’s layered production,...
Meet the Man Turning Your Favorite Musicians Old
Veteran makeup artist Mike Marino crafted Bad Bunny’s hyperrealistic old‑age look for the 2026 Met Gala, employing 3D scanning, silicone prosthetics, and hand‑airbrushed details. The transformation, completed in about three hours, was part of a larger effort that also saw Marino...
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Kelela Announces Third Album New Avatar
American singer‑songwriter Kelela announced her third studio album, New Avatar, slated for July 10, 2026. The record blends shoegaze, grunge, R&B and electronic styles and features collaborations with PinkPantheress, A.K. Paul and Fousheé. A Mischa Notcutt‑directed video for the single “Linknb” debuted alongside...
The Rolling Stones Unveil New Album Foreign Tongues
The Rolling Stones announced their 14‑track album *Foreign Tongues*, slated for a July 10 release on Capitol Records. The record features high‑profile guests including Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Steve Winwood, with late drummer Charlie Watts appearing on leftover tracks from the *Hackney Diamonds* sessions....
Falling in Love With Hunxho’s Loveeeeeee Song
Atlanta rapper Hunxho, a leading figure in the “pain rap” wave, has turned his heartbreak‑tattoo into a healed‑heart brand, delivering Auto‑Tune‑laden love anthems that blend therapy‑talk with melodic rap. His track “Birthday Girl” from the fall album For Her 2 went...
Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency, Citing Health Issues
Country music icon Dolly Parton has called off her six‑date Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace, citing ongoing immune and digestive health issues and medication side effects. The shows, originally slated for December 2025 and later pushed to September 2026, are now fully...
The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Reunion Tour
The Pussycat Dolls announced that all North American tour dates for their 2026 reunion have been cancelled, leaving only a single performance at West Hollywood’s Outloud Music Festival. The group said no reason was provided, though ticket sales in the...
“D!e”
North West, the 12‑year‑old daughter of Kanye West, released "D!e," the second track from her debut EP North4Evr after signing with Gamma, a distribution label linked to her father's image rehabilitation. The song blends digicore, Jersey club beats, and punk‑inspired...
MAITREYA CORSO
Maya Hawke’s fourth album, *MAITREYA CORSO*, marries folk‑pop sensibilities with synth‑laden textures, delivering a candid exploration of ambition, identity and self‑doubt. Inspired by Leonard Cohen’s poem “How to Speak Poetry,” the record leans into radical honesty, especially on tracks like...
Setting
Setting, the North Carolina improvisational trio, has issued a new studio album that expands their electro‑acoustic palette with banjo, synth, and percussion. The record channels the avant‑garde dialogue of 1970s Don Cherry and Terry Riley while retaining the group’s spontaneous,...
Romanticize the Dive
Canadian indie rock stalwarts Metric have dropped their tenth studio effort, Romanticize the Dive, in 2026. The record leans heavily on the synth‑driven, dance‑rock aesthetic that defined the band’s 2009 breakthrough Fantasies and its follow‑up Synthetica, with producer Gavin Brown...
Fanny Hill
In the early 1970s, the all‑woman rock band Fanny turned a West Hollywood house called Fanny Hill into a creative sorority where they wrote, rehearsed, and hosted icons like Bonnie Raitt and The Band. Their 1972 album *Fanny Hill* captured...
Theft World
The New York electro‑punk duo Lip Critic released their second album, *Theft World*, built around a real‑life theft of vocalist Brett Kaser’s banking information by an obsessive fan. The band chose to interview the thief and incorporated his cryptic theories into the record’s lyrical...
“Mother”
Goldie’s 1998 track “Mother” opened his second album Saturnz Return with a daring, hour‑long blend of orchestral strings and jungle beats, reflecting his traumatic childhood. The piece arrived after Timeless catapulted him to UK chart success and secured high‑profile collaborations,...
“Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)”
Zara Larsson’s new remix album opens with the high‑energy track “Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)”, a collaboration with UK breakout PinkPantheress released on Epic. The song fuses pop, R&B, UK garage, jersey club and drum‑and‑bass, echoing 2025’s biggest chart‑toppers while adding a...
“Bring Your Love”
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter drop “Bring Your Love,” the second single from Madonna’s forthcoming double‑album CONFESSIONS II. Produced by Stuart Price, the house‑infused track samples Inner City’s “Good Life” and pairs Madonna’s iconic vocal swagger with Carpenter’s youthful bite. Critics note...
14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights 14 fresh releases, ranging from American Football’s genre‑bending LP4 to Tori Amos’s politically charged In Times of Dragons. The list features veteran acts like Kacey Musgraves and emerging European producers such as Hekt, while remix projects from Zara Larsson...
Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves has released her ninth studio album, *Middle of Nowhere*, marking a deliberate return to classic country after a decade of genre‑bending work. The record leans heavily on pedal steel, fiddle, and Texas‑root storytelling, reflecting her longest period of...
Youbet
American indie act youbet releases its self‑titled third album, the first record as a duo after Micah Prussack joins founder Nick Llobet. Co‑producer Katie Von Schleicher pushes the sound into denser, distortion‑laden territory, blending folk, flamenco, and country‑grunge influences. The songs...
I Guess Bro
NYC producer Gobby releases his latest solo album “i guess bro,” a 21‑track, 39‑minute whirlwind of experimental electronic music. The record blends twee‑pop bells, lo‑fi strings, hard‑edged drum maximalism, and sub‑minute vignettes, pushing genre boundaries while satirizing digital overload. Gobby,...
In Times of Dragons
American singer‑songwriter Tori Amos releases her 18th studio album, In Time of Dragons, using reptilian imagery to portray Donald Trump and his tech‑feudalist allies as elite dragons. The record blends baroque harpsichord, prog‑rock, and heavy drums across 17 tracks, with...
Foundry
Chinese‑born, London‑based producer Yu Su has released her latest album, *Foundry*, on the Sheffield‑based experimental label Short Span. The record pushes her sound further into the overlap of dub techno and ambient, pairing metallic, factory‑like beats with delicate synths and vocal...
Backstage Hologram
Rapper‑producer kuru drops his sophomore album *Backstage hologram*, sharpening his sound with punchier low‑end drums and a brattier, more focused delivery. Building on the Y2K‑inspired aesthetic of his 2024 debut, the record fuses digicore synth textures with DMV street‑rap rhythms...
Alex G Drops Two New Songs on Personal YouTube Channel
Alex G released two previously unheard tracks, "Good Green Friend" and "In the Yard," on his personal YouTube channel, marking his first upload in six years. Both songs were recorded during sessions for his 2025 album Headlights, with the former...
Chanel Beads’ Your Day Will Come Follow-Up Is Called Your Day Will Come
Chanel Beads is set to release a follow‑up album titled *Your Day Will Come* on June 26, 2026 through Jagjaguwar. The record revisits the 2024 debut’s name and includes the previously issued track “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare” alongside a new single,...
An Idiot’s Guide to Music AI Companies
The AI‑generated music market is exploding, with platforms like Suno, Udio, Boomy, Klay Vision, ElevenLabs and others racing to produce songs at scale. Suno claims to create around seven million tracks per day and faces lawsuits from Universal and Sony,...
Kehlani
Kehlani’s self‑titled fifth album lands with the single “Folded” still cruising the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, marking her biggest solo hit to date. Backed by a production roster that includes The Stereotypes, Khris Riddick‑Tynes and Andre “Dre” Harris, the record blends...
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Graceland Way
Mikaela Davis releases *Graceland Way*, a light, roots‑infused album that places her harp in a supporting, contrapuntal role alongside Americana‑styled electric guitars. Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studio with producer‑bassist Dan Horne and guitarist John Lee Shannon, the record shifts from...
Morrissey Lines Up Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Morrissey announced a 12‑date U.S. fall tour for September‑November 2026, covering the East Coast and Southern states after a European leg and a Las Vegas residency. The trek supports his new album Make‑Up Is a Lie, his first release on Warner’s...
Sd-3
Toronto producer Luke Fenton releases *Sd‑3*, the final entry in his genre‑spanning trilogy. The album stitches pitch‑shifted vocal samples from artists like Bryson Tiller, Lomelda, and Georgia Harmer into a collage of dance, folk, and electronic textures. Fenton’s analog‑Rytm saturation...
Diamond Seas
Sonic Youth’s 20‑minute epic “The Diamond Sea” has been reimagined by plunderphonics pioneer John Oswald for a vinyl‑only release titled “Diamond Seas.” The project stitches together more than 30 live recordings from the band’s 1995 Lollapalooza run and 1996 tour, yielding...
UY SCUTI BØYZ
Atlanta’s Tezzus and diamond* drop their debut mixtape _UY SCUTI BØYZ_ on Young Thug’s YSL imprint, delivering 18 high‑energy tracks that blend veteran and emerging producers. While the project showcases standout moments—like the rapid‑fire hi‑hats on “Ew” and the dual‑style chemistry...
GroakDontCroak Vol. 1
Maryland rapper Xang releases his latest project, "GroakDontCroak vol. 1," further defining the ambient rap subgenre that has been gaining traction in the DMV area. The album mixes nocturnal, psychedelic beats with drill‑style 808s and eerie synths, showcasing collaborations with producers...
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate: “We Were Groomed”
The Cascio siblings, who grew up as Michael Jackson’s “second family,” filed a federal lawsuit alleging the pop star sexually abused and trafficked them for over a decade. They say Jackson gave them alcohol and hard drugs, used grooming language,...
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Vince Staples Tries to Disarm a Mass Shooter in “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Vince Staples returns with "Blackberry Marmalade," his first solo track in two years and his debut release as an independent artist after parting ways with Def Jam. The dark, noise‑rock‑driven song is paired with a graphic, first‑person‑shooter‑style video where Staples...
Book of Love
Book of Love’s self‑titled 1986 debut album fused minimalist synth‑pop with a distinctive bell‑laden sound, propelling the quartet of queer, art‑school musicians into club stardom. The lead single “Boy” resonated on both gay and straight dance floors, while tracks like...
“Throw Some D’s”
"Throw Some D’s" was a 2007 breakout single by Rich Boy, produced by Polow da Don, built around a three‑chord loop sampled from Switch’s 1979 soul track “I Call Your Name.” The song’s intricate layering—multiple keyboard tracks, 808s, and a hidden tom...
Yung Lean Debuts New Music in Short Film Storm Pt. I & II
Swedish rapper Yung Lean has returned with his first new music since the 2025 album Jonatan, releasing a two‑track single in partnership with French producer Gener8ion. The tracks serve as the soundtrack for his new short film Storm Pt. I...
Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2
Riya Mahesh, performing as Quiet Light, has dropped her seventh album, *Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2*, the most high‑profile release of her career and her first on the True Panther label. The record showcases a polished art‑pop sound that builds on...
Geese Set 2026 North American Tour Dates
American indie rock outfit Geese announced an extensive 2026 "Getting Killed Again" tour, covering major North American cities, a European festival circuit, and a stop in Mexico City. The itinerary features headline slots at high‑profile festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza,...
LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1
Alphonse Pierre’s review spotlights Starker’s debut album *LIVING TYPE DANGEROUS Vol. 1*, a 19‑track, New York‑centric project that fuses 1990s boom‑bap aesthetics with erratic, stream‑of‑consciousness lyricism. The record oscillates between gritty street vignettes from the Cooper Houses era and hyper‑referential pop culture...
Confession
Carla dal Forno’s fourth album Confession was recorded in a disused hospital in a remote Australian town of fewer than 8,000 people. The record pairs bright post‑punk‑dream‑pop arrangements with lyrics that detail an obsessive, unreliable narrator’s fixation on a friend‑turned‑love‑interest. While the sound...
…Beginning of the End
American metal trio Portrayal of Guilt drops their fourth studio album, “…Beginning of the End,” in 2026. The record pushes the band’s genre‑bending reputation further, pairing hardcore aggression with nu‑metal grooves, Madchester breakbeats, and a 66‑second rap interlude featuring Houston...
Fidelity
Yaya Bey’s seventh studio album, Fidelity, drops in 2026, deepening her long‑standing focus on grief while weaving in themes of love, sexuality, and Black resilience. The record leans more toward breathy singing than rap, channeling mid‑90s R&B textures with sparkling...
Indigo Garden
Black Nile’s fourth LP, *Indigo Garden*, arrives as a polished homage to Los Angeles’ modern jazz renaissance, weaving sax‑driven melodies with Latin, electronica, and Black liberation motifs. The Shaw brothers—Aaron on sax and Lawrence on bass—are joined by a tight rhythm...
CANDY
Justine Skye’s new album *CANDY* marks a decisive shift from R&B to Ibiza‑inspired dance‑pop, debuting under a fresh Warner Brothers deal. The eight‑track, 25‑minute record leans heavily on house beats, with production credits from Kaytranada on songs like “Pop It” and “Thong.” Skye’s...
Red Hot Photo Committee
National Photo Committee finally released their long‑awaited debut album *Red Hot Photo Committee* after a seven‑year development period, moving from a YouTube teaser to a full release on Ever/Never Records. The Chicago‑based group blends punk‑originated energy with alt‑country instrumentation, featuring...