Music

The Rock Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class, crowning a lineup that spans rock, pop, and hip-hop. Inductees in the Performer category include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan, who will be celebrated at a November 14 ... Read full article.

A lighting fixture fell into the crowd during a late-night performance at Coachella, injuring a woman and triggering a brief pause as staff attended to the scene. Paramedics arrived on site, treated the injured attendee, and escorted her to a safer area as security moved fans away from the area. ... Read full article.

Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella on Friday night, turning the desert into a Hollywood stage with a film-noir edge. The Coachella Stage at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, saw Carpenter roll in in a vintage car to kick off a set that spanned 20 songs and highlighted both her pop prowess ... Read full article.

Coachella has become a playground for influencers, but Geese just reminded us why we actually care about live music. Here is why we need more absurdist DIY energy in the desert. Let’s be honest: music festivals have become a bit of a snooze fest. Between the hyper-curated influencer outfits and the ... Read full article.

This week’s edition of the five best songs showcases a bold, genre-spanning lineup—from punchy hip-hop and soulful R&B to shimmering indie and pop. The editors’ picks are designed to cut through the crowded release slate and spotlight tracks you’ll want to press play on now. For listeners, the ... Read full article.

Violet Grohl just gave the internet a masterclass in handling the nepo baby label. Is it time we move on from the outrage and just listen to the music? For the last couple of years, the internet has been obsessed with one specific demographic: the children of famous people. We gave them a catchy ... Read full article.

Offset has been released from the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries from a shooting outside a Florida casino on Monday. The Migos member, 34, is now up and walking, and a spokesperson confirmed his status. In his first personal message since the incident, Offset wrote a ... Read full article.

Afrika Bambaataa, a towering figure in the early days of hip-hop, has died at 68 in Pennsylvania after a battle with prostate cancer. Born in the Bronx, he helped forge the genre's formative sound by embracing the Roland TR-808 drum machine and founding the Universal Zulu Nation, later influencing ... Read full article.

Tens of thousands of BTS fans braved torrential rain to witness the group’s official Arirang tour kickoff at Goyang Stadium, just outside Seoul. The weather couldn’t dampen the spectacle as the septet powered through a set that included nearly every track from the new Arirang collection alongside a ... Read full article.

Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE is pushing a bold experiment: can a K-pop idol model work in the US and beyond? Their new single Pinky Up arrives as the group navigates a high-profile moment centered on Manon Bannerman's hiatus and fan calls for transparency. The track lands with a glossy ... Read full article.

The pop powerhouse pairing of Lady Gaga and Doechii just released Runway, a high-energy dance track built for the screen and set to accompany the upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2. The single signals a bold crossover between music and cinema, tapping into the stylish energy fans expect from the ... Read full article.

Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational architect of hip-hop and the Bronx-born DJ behind the 1982 hit Planet Rock, has died at 67 in Philadelphia after a battle with cancer, dying in the early hours around 3am local time. His passing marks the end of a pivotal era in a genre that he helped propel from ... Read full article.

Sturgill Simpson, performing under the Johnny Blue Skies alias with his band The Dark Clouds, announced a US tour that aimed to keep ticket prices steady despite inflation and rising touring costs. After pre-sales sparked chatter about higher prices, Simpson took to Instagram to explain the math ... Read full article.

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize have announced a new collaborative album under the name Nine Inch Noize, arriving on April 17. The project is confirmed via an Instagram post reading: “NINE INCH NOIZE • HALO 38 • APRIL 17TH • PRE-SAVE NOW.” Halo 38 is the label Nine Inch Nails uses for each release, ... Read full article.

Chappell Roan has officially gone intergalactic. Discover why NASA including the Midwest Princess on the Artemis II playlist is the highest form of cultural validation. Forget the Grammys and forget the Billboard charts. If you really want to know if an artist has reached the peak of cultural ... Read full article.

London's Wireless Festival, scheduled for July 10-12 at Finsbury Park, has been canceled after the Home Office denied headliner Kanye West a visa. The organizers announced the decision on social media, explaining that the visa denial made it impossible to proceed with the three-day event. All ... Read full article.

In Hollywood, Florida, the former Migos rapper Offset was wounded in a shooting outside a casino's valet area on Monday evening around 7:00 PM. The incident occurred outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, according to initial police statements. A spokesperson told reporters that ... Read full article.

Are we obsessed with the music or just the mess? The latest clash between pop icons proves that the lore behind the lyrics is the real chart-topper. Lately, it feels like we spend more time dissecting tracklists and hunting for unreleased demos than actually listening to the music. The recent ... Read full article.

With names like Calvin Harris and John Summit hitting Split, Ultra Europe is the peak of summer. But are we there for the bass or the aesthetic? There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the Adriatic Sea meets a thumping bassline. Every July, thousands of electronic music fans descend upon ... Read full article.

From old-school thrash to Spiritbox, the metal guard is changing. Does this mean the new generation has finally earned its seat at the table with legends? Here is why the Connecticut shows matter. When the heavy metal titans in Metallica announced their upcoming stint at the Mohegan Sun Arena in ... Read full article.

Digital files are boring. From exclusive mailed cassettes to vinyl hauls, Gen Z is obsessed with physical media. Is it about the sound or just the aesthetic? Let's dive into the analog trend. In a world where you can stream any song in human history with a single tap, there is something inherently ... Read full article.

Forget superhero sequels. The real multiverse is happening in the drum booth. Here is why band swaps are the most wholesome thing in music right now. We have seen it all in the music world. From messy breakups to public feuds, rock and roll often feels like a high-stakes drama. But lately, something ... Read full article.

With Reality Awaits on the horizon, we have to ask: are The Strokes still the blueprint for cool, or is our 2000s obsession getting the best of us? It has been six years since The New Abnormal reminded us that The Strokes still had enough fuel in the tank to win a Grammy and reclaim their throne. ... Read full article.

The Strokes just teased their new album Reality Awaits and it is the final proof we needed. Dust off your vintage leather jackets because the indie sleaze revival is officially taking over this summer. If you felt a sudden urge to dig out your beat-up leather jacket and a pair of questionable skinny ... Read full article.

As festivals like Ultra Europe gear up for 2026, the focus on VIP exclusivity is reaching a fever pitch. Is the dream of the unified dance floor officially dead? There was a time when the music festival was the ultimate equalizer. You did not care about the size of your bank account when the bass ... Read full article.

The White Witch returns! With a new album on the horizon, we explore why Stevie Nicks remains the ultimate icon for a new generation in 2026. Just when you thought the digital age had fully consumed our attention spans, a 70s legend reminds us who really runs the show. Stevie Nicks is reportedly ... Read full article.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 feels like a cash grab, but the Lady Gaga and Doechii collab Runway is giving us everything. Here is why the music is saving the hype for Gen-Z. Sequels are always a gamble, especially when they follow a film that defined an entire era of fashion and cinema. We all remember ... Read full article.

Is the music industry forcing stars into a mold? We explore why artists are ditching the pop girl factory to find their own authentic voices. We live in an era where the music industry moves at the speed of a 15-second scroll. For any rising star, the pressure to become the next big pop girl is ... Read full article.

One billion streams used to be a career peak. Now it happens in two weeks. Is this the new standard for a classic album or just the result of hyper-organized digital armies? We have officially entered the era of the billion-stream sprint. Not long ago, hitting ten figures on a platform like Spotify ... Read full article.

From TikTok trends to beach bonfires, 90s ska-punk is back. Discover why Sublime is dominating Gen Z playlists and defining the ultimate no thoughts, just vibes aesthetic. As we hit the peak of the 2026 summer season, a familiar acoustic guitar riff is echoing through every park, beach, and backyard ... Read full article.

Hollywood is making four separate Beatles movies at once. Is this genius storytelling or a sign that the industry has run out of new ideas? Read our take on the Fab Four's big screen gamble. We have officially reached peak biopic culture. Just when you thought you had seen every possible iteration ... Read full article.

From thrift stores to TikTok, Sublime’s chill vibes are back. Discover why What I Got is still the ultimate mood for a new generation craving authenticity. Thirty years ago, an acoustic guitar riff and a simple message about love and loyalty hit the airwaves. Today, Sublime’s What I Got is not just ... Read full article.

Is it 90s nostalgia or just a perfect song? Discover why Sublime’s What I Got remains the king of every chill-out playlist decades later. There is a specific sound that defines a perfect afternoon. You know the one. It starts with a simple, percussive acoustic guitar strum and a voice that feels ... Read full article.

Can a pop collaboration save a high-stakes sequel? Lady Gaga and Doechii’s new track Runway might just be the miracle Miranda Priestly needs to keep us in theaters. When it was first announced thatThe Devil Wears Pradawould finally get a second chapter, the collective reaction was split between ... Read full article.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer just teased the ultimate pop crossover. Lady Gaga and Doechii are bringing high-fashion energy to the soundtrack with their new song Runway. The fashion world is buzzing for a reason. With the first trailer for the sequel to the 2006 classic finally hitting the ... Read full article.

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan just showed us a different side of rock stardom. His tribute to a former classmate proves that real loyalty lasts a lifetime. We are used to rockstars making headlines for stage antics, expensive hobbies, or cryptic social media posts that leave fans scratching ... Read full article.

Legacy bands are finally trading predictable setlists for rare gems. From GNR in Brazil to the rise of 'authentic' concert moments, here is why the deep cut is king. We have all been there. You pay a small fortune to see a legendary band, only to hear the same twelve radio singles they have played ... Read full article.

Charli XCX is finishing her eighth album in Kyoto. After the chaos of Brat, can she keep her crown or is she ready for a flop? Here is why her next move is her most daring yet. We all lived through the neon green haze of Brat Summer. It was not just an album; it was a lifestyle that defined a year ... Read full article.

Forget the drama. The recent drummer shuffle between Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails is pure logic and a gift to rock fans. Here is why this legendary crossover just makes sense. In the world of high-stakes rock music, transitions usually involve messy breakups or dramatic legal battles. However, ... Read full article.

The cycle of Instagram shade and demo theft accusations between artists like Charli XCX and Sky Ferreira is exhausting. Is this the future of pop marketing or just a toxic industry habit? We have seen this script play out a dozen times before. A highly anticipated album drops, the reviews are ... Read full article.

Is Charli XCX the ultimate curator or a creative thief? Sky Ferreira's recent claims about stolen songs have the internet divided. Let's dive into the messy world of pop inspiration. The world of pop music is rarely quiet, but every so often, a spark of drama turns into a full-blown forest fire. The ... Read full article.

Olivia Rodrigo has revealed her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, set to drop June 12 on Geffen Records. She teased the news after wiping her Instagram feed yesterday in anticipation of the reveal, signaling a bold new era for the pop star. Rodrigo also shared that ... Read full article.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, scheduled to drop June 12 through Geffen Records. The news came after a social media teaser that the singer briefly wiped from her Instagram before revealing the title. The bold, tongue‑in‑cheek title ... Read full article.

Céline Dion is back on the road after a lengthy hiatus caused by stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition. She will headline a ten-show residency in Paris this September, marking her first major run on stage since the illness forced her to pause the Courage world tour. In a birthday ... Read full article.

Hyperpop is less a genre you can neatly define and more a sonic overload you recognise instantly. At its core, it is a form of experimental pop that takes familiar elements like hooks, choruses, emotional immediacy and pushes them into excess. Think pitch-shifted vocals that sound almost synthetic, ... Read full article.

Brent Faiyaz’s Icon arrives with a deliberate, quieter approach after Wasteland, trading grand gestures for a sharper presence. This review traces how the artist refines his persona and emotional temperature across the a When Brent Faiyaz releasedIconin early 2026, it did not arrive with the ... Read full article.

Eurovision is expanding into Asia for the first time, with broadcasters from ten countries including South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines confirmed to participate. The plan starts with national selections in each country, before a grand final staged in Bangkok and broadcast live on 14 ... Read full article.

Robyn returns after eight years with Sexistential, a synth-pop masterclass that dares the dancefloor to think. It blends euphoria with a clinical take on love, motherhood, and desire, reshaping what pop can hold. There is something almost perverse about how Robyn returns. Not with nostalgia, not ... Read full article.

Slash's iconic guitar from Guns N' Roses is heading to London for a sale as part of Propstore's Music Memorabilia Live Auction collection, with an estimated price up to £300,000.\n\nPropstore's London venue will host the auction next month, offering collectors a chance to bid on the instrument ... Read full article.

Slayyyter dismantles her polished persona with Worst Girl in America, delivering a loud, messy pop statement. Haunting synths, chaotic energy, and a fearless rebirth push mainstream cool into new territory. There is something almost suspiciously deliberate about how Slayyyter names her third ... Read full article.