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The Linda Lindas are unleashing their boldest, most experimental album yet — “Gotta Get Out” — dropping August 28th, and it’s already shaking up the scene. Their new single “Closer” features a surprise collab with Hayley Williams, marking their first studio partnership and a thrilling return to dramatic emo vibes. Inspired by Fontaines D.C. and The Cure, the band dove deep into a creative process...

The music scene is exploding with 840,000 new tracks weekly—so we’re cutting through the noise to bring you the real gems. This week: Jacob Alon’s soulful Nirvana cover, The Last Dinner Party’s buzzworthy ‘Knocking at the Sky,’ and the high-energy collab ‘Get Me Down’ by Nia Archives and Jorja Smith. We’re celebrating fresh, boundary-pushing sounds that deserve your repeat play. Listen in comfort:...

Ellie Goulding is set to electrify halftime at England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, calling the moment “truly anything could happen” — a nod to her own song. She’s rallying behind the team to bring home the trophy, while also dropping hints about her upcoming sixth album, ‘I Know Too Much,’ arriving September 4. The new record, following her UK number one ‘Higher Than Heaven,’ explore...

Yungblud has pulled out of his Calgary festival show to prioritize his mental health, apologizing to fans while emphasizing this is a serious, long-term step for his well-being. His tour continues as planned, starting July 28 in Indianapolis, and organizers have sent heartfelt support. The artist opened up about emotional exhaustion and disconnect despite onstage highs, citing the relentless pace...

Kasabian just announced their biggest UK arena tour yet — “Nothing Better Than This” — hitting major cities from Dec 11 to Dec 19, with The Vaccines as support. Named after a track from their highly anticipated new album “Act III” (out Sept 4), the tour follows their record-breaking 45K Finsbury Park show and a busy festival summer. Frontman Serge Pizzorno reveals they’re locking down an “eras-def...

Anthony Hopkins, the legendary 88-year-old actor, is releasing his first-ever album, “Life Is a Dream,” a sweeping musical journey through six decades of his compositions, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel. From his childhood piano lessons in 1940s South Wales to hauntingly beautiful tracks inspired by Welsh folk, cinema, and family, Hopkins reveals music as his first l...

Madison Square Garden’s secret guest database—leaked by hackers and exposed by Wired—reveals a chilling level of surveillance, tagging nearly 40,000 celebrities with labels like “LGBTQIA,” “high risk,” or even “DO NOT HOST,” sparking outrage from artists like Freddie Gibbs and Pete Rock. The data, allegedly used to vet attendees, also reportedly includes facial recognition scans and millions of pe...

Colin Hay, the legendary voice of Men At Work, reflects on the explosive global success of “Down Under” and Business as Usual, the band’s meteoric rise—and the chaos that followed. He reveals how internal conflicts, especially over their manager, tore the group apart, ultimately ending Men At Work. But instead of fading into obscurity, Hay reinvented himself in LA in 1991, quitting alcohol and lau...

Teddy Swims drops a soul-baring new single “Break Up in Reverse,” where he yearns to rewind a painful breakup to find a happier ending—emotionally raw and visually stunning in its bulldozer-powered music video that rebuilds memories into something beautiful. Following his April hit “Mr. Know It All,” he’s hitting the road with his Ugly Tour, kicking off September 22 in Kansas City and wrapping Nov...

Jack White’s seventh studio album, Frozen Charlotte, drops with 13 tracks of raw, chaotic brilliance — including “Neighbors Blues” and “Dollar Bill” — and arrives via his Third Man Release Lab series, giving fans an inside look at the making of the record. Produced and mixed by Jack himself in Nashville with his trusted crew, the album’s signature sound gets a fresh twist. The North American tour...

Beyoncé drops a sultry new single “Morning Dew,” hinting at the direction of her upcoming ACT III—no rock this time, more R&B magic. Meanwhile, Suki Waterhouse unveils her introspective third album Loveland, a sonic diary of places and moments that shaped her. Teddy Swims brings emotional depth with “Break Up In Reverse,” while The Rolling Stones roar back with their 25th studio album Foreign Tong...

Anthony Hopkins, the legendary actor known for “Silence of the Lambs,” is a secret classical music maestro—composing since age four and now releasing his first full album, “Life Is a Dream,” with Decca Classics. Featuring the Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, the album drops August 21, with the first single “Bracken Road” already out—a nostalgic nod to his Welsh childhood. S...

The Rolling Stones just dropped their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, a fiery 14-track mix of originals and covers that pays tribute to Amy Winehouse and Chuck Berry. Recorded in West London during a legendary creative streak, the album features surprise cameos from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, and Chad Smith, plus a haunting final drum performance from the late Charlie Watts on “Hit Me In Th...

Future drops his highly anticipated solo album The Real Me, his first since teaming with Metro Boomin, and it’s already making waves with 22 tracks including the viral “Radio.” With a bold “album of the century” claim and a stacked 2026, Future’s back with chart-topping momentum — already collabing with Drake, Tyla, DJ Khaled, and Lil Baby — and with over 200 Hot 100 entries, this one’s primed to...

The National Indigenous Music Awards are heating up with a stacked Artist of the Year race featuring Baker Boy, three percent, and Jem Cassar-Daley, while rising star Drifting Clouds blends tradition with modern synths in a breakout year. Baker Boy’s “Djandjay” and “THICK SKIN” are also up for top honors, and Jem’s “Front Left Pocket” and three percent’s “Our Greats” are vying for Song and Film Cl...

Bobby Brown reflects on the electrifying legacy of his debut album Don’t Be Cruel, which sold 12 million copies and birthed timeless hits like “My Prerogative” and “Every Little Step,” still resonating with him decades later. He recalls a wild 1989 arrest over a stage skit that ironically boosted the album’s fame, and while he’d tell his younger self to chill out and party less, he’s now thriving...

Madison Square Garden’s secret risk-ranking list is exposing a wild behind-the-scenes world where artists like Freddie Gibbs and DaBaby are labeled “high risk,” while Knicks fans Jadakiss and Fat Joe get “medium risk” tags—despite their loyalty or criticism of chairman James Dolan. Comedians who spoke out against him, like Adam Pally, were even barred from free tickets. The list also bizarrely inc...

My Dying Bride unleashes their legendary early career in a colossal eight-LP vinyl box set, ‘Anthology of Sombre Reflections,’ hitting shelves August 21st. Featuring raw demos, cult EPs, and classics like ‘As the Flower Withers’ and ‘Turn Loose the Swans,’ this collection spans their formative nineties run with heavyweight vinyl and half-speed mastered albums. Bonus: a 48-page book packed with rar...

ANOHNI just dropped a sonic bomb at Balenciaga’s haute couture show in Paris, reimagining classics like Selena’s “I Could Fall In Love” and Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” alongside her own haunting tracks — “Miracle Now,” “My Lord My Love,” and “Hope There’s Someone.” It’s a bold fusion of high fashion and avant-garde sound, following her recent album My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross and her stando...

Forty years after its release, Run-D.M.C.’s Raising Hell still reigns as hip-hop’s groundbreaking masterpiece — the “Sgt. Pepper of rap” that redefined the genre. Their third album, hitting 3 on the Billboard 200, exploded with hits like “Walk This Way” (the first rap single to crack the Top 5), “My Adidas,” and “It’s Tricky.” D.M.C. called it a pure hip-hop statement, not a commercial product — a...

Riley Green’s wild new video for “Think as You Drunk” turns his bar into a booze-fueled chaos zone—complete with a dog bartender, a riding mower rampage, and a police cameo. Written in 20 minutes and dripping with Toby Keith vibes, the track’s visuals match its rowdy energy, culminating in Green getting kicked out by his girlfriend before storming back on stage to finish the song. It’s a hilarious...

50 Cent’s legal team gambled that a delayed response from ex Shaniqua Tompkins would automatically forfeit her right to defend herself—but a New York appeals court just shut that down, sending the case back to lower court. The lawsuit, stemming from a 2007 deal where Tompkins allegedly sold her life rights for $80K, hinges on whether she even received the papers. The court found no proof of servic...

50 Cent’s legal team gambled that a delayed response from ex Shaniqua Tompkins would automatically forfeit her right to defend herself—but a New York appeals court just shut that down, sending the case back to lower court. The lawsuit, stemming from a 2007 deal where Tompkins allegedly sold her life rights for $80K, hinges on whether she even received the papers. The court found no proof of servic...

Spoon lit up Central Park’s SummerStage with a triumphant, nostalgia-drenched set, celebrating 30 years since their debut and 25 since their breakout moment. Frontman Britt Daniel teased new music while the band tore through classics and deep cuts, including a surprise collab with Hamilton Leithauser and a killer David Bowie cover. The crowd roared, the energy was electric, and even the openers —...

Ed Sheeran is back at England’s World Cup camp, strumming his guitar and belting out “Castle on the Hill” for the squad — just like he’s done since 2021. Sparked by Harry Kane’s invite, the singer says the bond with the team is electric, and he’s even predicting a France final. For Sheeran, this isn’t just fandom — it’s a life-defining connection. With England’s next match against Norway looming a...