The legendary Neil Young is back and doing things entirely his own way! He just announced his brand-new studio album, Second Song, arriving September 18 via Reprise Records. To celebrate, he’s dropped a massive, 11-minute cinematic title track backed by his powerhouse band, The Chrome Hearts. The Vibe: Completely ignoring modern streaming trends, this track…
The rules of genre are officially dead, and we couldn’t be happier! Alt-pop visionary Noga Erez (Israel) has teamed up with multi-platinum rapper Armani White for the massive, genre-blurring anthem, “I LOVE YOU.” First teased during an explosive set at Coachella’s Gobi Stage, this infectious track is finally out via Neon Gold and Atlantic Records.…
ribal energy is officially taking over the dance floor! Electronic music innovator Ummet Ozcan has just unleashed his highly anticipated new single, “Techno Shaman.” Available now via OZ Records, this sonic bomb is guaranteed to leave you breathless! Mind-Blowing Fusion: It’s the ultimate bridge between the ancient and the futuristic! The track delivers a hypnotic…
Today’s history highlights a major milestone for digital music, the debut of an early rock classic, and legal troubles for a few rock legends. Notable Births 1865: Composer Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was born. 1909 (HistoryNet): Leo Fender, the visionary inventor behind the first mass-produced electric guitar, was born. 1928 (HistoryNet): Singer, actor, TV host, and…
Today’s history highlights the creation of an iconic album cover, a dangerous mountain fall for a country star, and major chart-topping milestones. Notable Births 1857: Composer Cecile Chaminade was born. 🎵 Major Events & Releases (On-This-Day) 1960: 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records because the song was considered…
Welcome back for your weekend music update! We are keeping the momentum going from Thursday’s expanded dive. While we don’t have any new updates on the Pitchfork London lineup since our last post, the global and Latin scenes have delivered some incredible new singles and massive festival announcements in Spain to close out the week.…
VIDEO Premiere Get ready to meet your new favorite club anthem! After years of lending her iconic vocals to massive electronic hits, Ellie Goulding is finally taking center stage on the dance floor with her brand-new single, “Ravers.” Released on August 5, this track is all about letting completely loose and feeling the music!no, The…
¡Feliz viernes! Llegó el momento de repasar lo más destacado de la música alternativa y global de la última semana. Como siempre, exploramos sonidos fuera de lo común, cruzando géneros y fronteras. Sonidos Frescos: Festival Triumphs in LA & Spain This past week was massive for live alternative and electronic crossover music. Over the weekend…
Today’s history highlights a record-breaking concert in Central Park, early rock ‘n’ roll antics at The Cavern Club, and major chart-topping milestones across genres. Notable Births 1925: Felice Bryant, influential songwriter who co-wrote hit songs for The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1942: B.J. Thomas, American pop, country, and gospel…
La cantautora británica Rachel Chinouriri ha oficializado el lanzamiento de «One song away from crying», el primer sencillo promocional que sirve como preámbulo a la llegada de su segundo material discográfico, cuyo estreno está programado para el próximo mes de octubre. Esta pieza representa el inicio formal de una nueva etapa artística y conceptual para…
Today’s history brings the debut of an iconic dance craze, a monumental rock album release, and the loss of a funk legend. 1946: British jazz and rock music guitarist and composer Allan Holdsworth was born in Bradford, England. 1969: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steven Paul Smith, known professionally as Elliott Smith, was born in Omaha, Nebraska.…
The heavy metal titans have awakened! Following their massive comeback announcement in June, Sleep is officially gearing up to drop Hempispheres, their highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s The Sciences. The album hits digital platforms on September 3, with physical copies rolling out on October 30. To celebrate, they’ve just unleashed a crushing new single, “The…
Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based independent artist and actress Hayley Law has announced the release of her debut studio album, Last Summer, scheduled for digital and vinyl release on August 14. Co-produced by Law alongside Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X, the self-released LP traverses alt-R&B, pop-rock, and Y2K pop soundscapes while delivering diaristic songwriting focused on themes…
Marta Cikojevic, widely recognized for her work with the Montreal-based indie outfit TOPS, is set to release her second solo album under the moniker Marci. Titled Mask Lady And Late Night Girl, the record is scheduled for release on August 28 via Arbutus Records. The project serves as an exploration of the thematic and personal…
Today’s history brings the national debut of a legendary music television show, a groundbreaking release from the Fab Four, and chart-topping success for the Queen of Tejano music. 1947: Willie Weeks, the bass guitarist who played with David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder, was born. 1959: Pat Smear, co-founder and lead guitarist of the…
Get your bucket hats ready because the New Radicals are officially back! For the first time in nearly three decades, the legendary ’90s band has dropped a brand new, original track. Frontman Gregg Alexander—the pop genius who penned massive hits like “Murder on the Dancefloor”—has written the ultimate new anthem: “One Night Only (Break Loose…
Today is a particularly significant day in music history, marking the birth of a jazz legend, the launch of an iconic music chart, and major releases across rock, R&B, and pop. 1901: American jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and pioneer Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. 🎵 Major Events & Releases (On-This-Day) 1927: Country music…
Welcome back to your go-to spot for the best new music, crossing borders and blending languages. As promised, we are expanding our horizons today with a deeper dive into the releases and music news that are defining the late-summer landscape of 2026. From legendary rock tributes in Central America to massive festival announcements in London,…
