Sturgill Simpson Celebrates His Birthday With ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ Streaming Release
Sturgill Simpson, performing as Johnny Blue Skies, finally placed his album Mutiny After Midnight on streaming platforms on June 8, coinciding with his birthday. The digital release includes a bonus cover of Procol Harum’s “Whiter Shade of Pale,” previously issued on a Record Store Day single. Simpson’s original physical‑only strategy—intended to back independent record stores—helped the album debut at number three on the Billboard 200. A fall tour launching in Austin and ending in Kentucky will further promote the record.
‘The Indigenous Setlist’ Podcast Will Spotlight Thriving Native and Indigenous Music Scene
Indigenous House and Little Bear Audio are debuting *The Indigenous Setlist*, a weekly podcast spotlighting modern Native and Indigenous musicians. The series kicks off on June 22 with Halluci Nation and will feature artists such as Maoli, THRONE, Aysanabee, Shawnee Kish,...
Hear Bob Dylan Play ‘Basement Tapes’ Gem ‘You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’ for First Time in 14 Years
Bob Dylan opened his Woodinville, Washington show on the Long Hot Summer Tour 2026 with the Basement Tapes classic “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” marking his first live performance of the song since 2012. The rendition featured harmony vocals from guitarists Doug...
The Beatles to Mark ‘Global Beatles Day’ With ‘All You Need Is Love’ Performance Clip
Apple Corps will mark Global Beatles Day on June 25 by releasing the first official colorized version of the Beatles' 1967 "All You Need Is Love" performance. The clip, originally broadcast on the BBC’s One World program, featured guest musicians...
Lainey Wilson Delivers an Ode to Her Go-Tos ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ With John Mayer on Guitar
Country star Lainey Wilson released the single “Phone, Keys, Wallets,” a tongue‑in‑cheek ode to her essential list that also doubles as a love‑song about embracing chaos. The track features a surprise electric‑guitar solo from John Mayer, recorded at his Chaplin Studios...
Charley Crockett on the Future of His Missing Album ‘Clovis’: ‘I’m Gonna Get It Out’
Country‑and‑western singer Charley Crockett’s surprise album *Clovis* vanished from all streaming services shortly after its late‑April debut. Crockett told fans at Bear Shadow Music Festival that the pull was driven by contractual constraints with his former label, Island Records, despite...
Watch Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Showcase ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Kimmel’
Michael Stipe and producer Andrew Watt performed their new song “I Played the Fool” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The track serves as the main‑title theme for HBO’s comedy series Rooster, starring Steve Carell, and appears on the show’s Season 1 soundtrack. It marks...
Bloodwerk Teams Up With Horror Hero Leigh Whannell for ‘The Other Side’ Video
Bloodwerk has teamed up with horror filmmaker Leigh Whannell to direct the music video for their new single “The Other Side.” Whannell treats the clip as a short, cinematic story, portraying frontman Ned Brower enduring restaurant harassment before turning the tables...
Jay-Z Shuts It Down and More Takeaways From Roots Picnic 2026
The Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau for its 18th edition, moving from the Mann Center after last year’s logistical complaints. A new app, a second entry gate, and larger stages improved the attendee experience, though the expanded footprint...
Music’s Most Dangerous Immortal
Lestat de Lioncourt, the iconic vampire from Anne Rice’s novels, has launched a music tour with his band The Vampire Lestat, formerly known as Satan’s Night Out. In a candid backstage interview, he outlined a sound that blends Baroque, bebop, 60s...
Ariana Grande Haunts Justin Long in ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ Video
Ariana Grande’s new video for “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” directed by Christian Breslauer, pairs the pop star with actor Justin Long in a horror‑inflected chase that ends in a fiery car crash. The track, produced by longtime...
Peter Gabriel Marks the Blue Moon With New Song ‘A Hard Lesson’
Peter Gabriel released the new single “A Hard Lesson” on May 31, 2024, aligning the drop with the blue moon. The track, written in the late‑80s during his time in Senegal, is the oldest piece from his ongoing _o\i_ project. Gabriel will...
Becky G and Santana Paint the Harsh Realities of ICE Raids on ‘Mi Gran Amor’
Becky G and Carlos Santana have teamed up on the rock‑infused single “Mi Gran Amor,” a song that dramatizes the human cost of recent ICE raids. Produced by Grammy‑winner Edgar Barrera, the track was inspired by a friend’s detention and will channel...
Ariana Grande Is Sorry You’re So Into Her on ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’
Ariana Grande dropped “Hate That I Made You Love Me,” the lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album, Petal. The track was produced by longtime collaborator Ilya and pop hitmaker Max Martin, and its music video, directed by Christian Breslauer,...
Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro Showcase Boricua Excellence on ‘Aquel Diciembre’
Puerto Rican artists Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro have released their first joint single, “Aquel Diciembre,” a tropical‑flavored track that reminisces about a December encounter. The song debuted as part of Miko’s newly issued deluxe edition, *Do Not Disturb: Late Checkout*, which...