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New Songs Out Today

16 New Songs Out Today

New music releases and updates from various artists across genres are highlighted weekly.

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from various artists across genres, featuring singles from BLARF, Vomit Forth, Peter Gabriel, and Rostam.

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Kacey Musgraves' album, S.G. Goodman's cover, and tracks from Slayyyter and Dead Can Dance.

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

A weekly playlist features new music from various artists including Nine Inch Noize, Olivia Rodrigo, and Kasey Musgraves.

16 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Choir Boy, Lana Del Rey, and Kevin Morby, showcasing diverse genres and themes.

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews, album releases, and artist insights are shared weekly across various genres.

16 New Songs Out Today

New music releases and updates from various artists across genres are highlighted weekly.

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from various artists across genres, featuring singles from BLARF, Vomit Forth, Peter Gabriel, and Rostam.

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.

Social media marketing

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AI influencers are 'everywhere' at Coachella

AI-generated influencers are increasingly indistinguishable from real attendees at events like Coachella.

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Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.

At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages

Nine Inch Noize delivered a captivating performance at Coachella, blending intense music with striking choreography and immersive staging.

Silicon Valley food

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It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.

Social media marketing

fromThe Verge

AI influencers are 'everywhere' at Coachella

AI-generated influencers are increasingly indistinguishable from real attendees at events like Coachella.

Silicon Valley food

fromInc

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.

At Coachella, Nine Inch Noize Staged a Nightmare Rave for the Ages

Nine Inch Noize delivered a captivating performance at Coachella, blending intense music with striking choreography and immersive staging.

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Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive | TechCrunch

Gigs allows users to import concert details from various sources, utilizing Apple's Foundation Models to extract dates, venues, and lineups, creating a comprehensive concert archive.

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Indie Basement (4/17): Nine Inch Noize, Jessie Ware, more

Nine Inch Nails collaborates with Boys Noize for a reimagined album, blending live and studio recordings of their classic songs.

SF music

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Free Vinyl Night w/ Circuit73 + Special Guests (SF)

An eclectic vinyl music event featuring DJ Circuit73 and guests at 540 Bar in San Francisco.

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Tokyo Is the Birthplace of Karaoke-Here's How I Spent Every Night of My Visit Belting Out the Hits of My Youth

A spontaneous karaoke night in Tokyo created unforgettable memories, overshadowing planned sightseeing experiences.

The Fest 2026 initial lineup: The Bouncing Souls, PUP, Texas is the Reason, Torche, more

The Fest 2026 will feature performances from The Bouncing Souls and PUP, each playing two sets, alongside a variety of other bands including The Impossibles and Texas is the Reason.

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Los Angeles

Their secret shows jam streets. One caused a riot. Dead City Punx are the last dangerous band in L.A.

Dead City Punx is a punk band in Los Angeles known for chaotic performances and social commentary, reigniting a riotous subculture.

London

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A dazzling new V&A museum and cool Record Store Day gigs are the best free things to do in London this weekend

A weekend in London features free events including the V&A East Museum opening, Record Store Day gigs, and a celebration of African creativity.

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The Back Room lives!

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10-year anniversary, thriving due to founder Sam Rudin's passion and community support despite challenges faced by small music venues.

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Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.

Berlin music

The Back Room lives!

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10-year anniversary, thriving due to founder Sam Rudin's passion and community support despite challenges faced by small music venues.

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Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.

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Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.

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Clipse Have Travis Barker Drum for Coachella Set

Clipse performed at Coachella, featuring songs from their latest album and collaborating with Travis Barker.

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An Editor's Guide To Thriving - Not Just Surviving - During Festival Season

Preparation is key for a successful music festival experience.

Add to playlist: the sweaty, unvarnished electropop of Punchbag and the week's best new tracks

Punchbag's music blends 90s rave and electropop, evolving from chaotic energy to darker themes in their latest EPs.

SF music

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11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.

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Sean Solomon's Busy, Messed-Up World - SPIN

Sean Solomon's solo debut blends whimsical animation with disillusioned songwriting, showcasing a clean folk sound influenced by indie music of the 2000s.

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Don't Underestimate the Appeal of Punk Rock Flea Markets

The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market is part renegade art gallery, part unfathomable yard sale and part curated vintage mall, showcasing a blend of creativity and commerce.

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Tour news: Aziz Ansari, Murphy's Law, David Cross, Uranium Club, Loser's Lounge Plays Duran Duran, more

Numerous music events and tours are scheduled, featuring various artists and bands across different genres and locations.

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Win Sziget Festival tickets in London today with this secret phrase

Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán in Hungary has sparked celebrations and hope, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.

SF music

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2026 School of Rock: Free Summer Concert (Palo Alto)

Free summer concert featuring Bay Area rock bands at the Museum of American Heritage.

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Pacha New York brings global dance legacy to Brooklyn with star-studded opening weekend | amNewYork

Pacha New York aims to serve as a meeting point where global electronic artists, local creatives, and next-generation audiences can converge, fostering a vibrant dance culture.

NYC music

clipping announce NYC 'Splendor & Misery' fest ft. SPELLLING, Shabazz Palaces, Elucid, Fatboi Sharif, more

clipping will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Splendor & Misery with a special NYC show on August 13.

Charli XCX is making a rock album: "I think the dance floor is dead"

Charli XCX is shifting from dance music to rock for her new album, reflecting on personal themes and the purpose of art in her life.

fromVulture

Everything Charli XCX Is Bored of Right Now

Charli XCX expresses boredom with pop stardom and is shifting her music style towards rock.

Charli XCX is making a rock album: "I think the dance floor is dead"

Charli XCX is shifting from dance music to rock for her new album, reflecting on personal themes and the purpose of art in her life.

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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Everything Charli XCX Is Bored of Right Now

Charli XCX expresses boredom with pop stardom and is shifting her music style towards rock.

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Purity Ring in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Purity Ring's sound features glassy synths and heavy bass, creating a delicate yet dangerous atmosphere that resonates with listeners.

Music production

Album Reviews: Nine Inch Nails, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Yaya Bey, more

Andrew is on paternity leave, but notable music releases and events are highlighted for readers.

The world's most remote disco is coming to London this summer

Detour Discotheque is hosting a major London event at Somerset House on July 25, featuring a disco-themed party with food and drinks.

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Electric Euphoria Unleashed: Stresshead, Ancona & Eddie Caine Drop 'Grab Me Water' - KALTBLUT Magazine

'Grab Me Water' is a high-energy dance anthem by Stresshead, Ancona, and Eddie Caine, capturing the essence of nightlife and club culture.

Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.

London music

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

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Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.

London music

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

Tour news: Faetooth, Ted Leo, Bikini Kill openers, Armor for Sleep, Space Echo fest, more

Several artists have announced new tour dates and events for 2023, including rescheduled shows and new album support tours.

Coheed and Cambria Announce Neverender Festival with Co-Headliner Circa Survive

Coheed and Cambria will host the Neverender Festival on October 3rd and 4th in California, featuring Circa Survive and other bands.

Coheed and Cambria throwing Neverender Festival ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, more

Coheed and Cambria will host the inaugural Neverender Festival on October 3-4, featuring a lineup of notable bands and performances.

Coheed and Cambria Announce Neverender Festival with Co-Headliner Circa Survive

Coheed and Cambria will host the Neverender Festival on October 3rd and 4th in California, featuring Circa Survive and other bands.

Coheed and Cambria throwing Neverender Festival ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, more

Coheed and Cambria will host the inaugural Neverender Festival on October 3-4, featuring a lineup of notable bands and performances.

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Evil Island (The Blood Brothers, OFF!) share video for debut single ft. Tim Kasher, XCOMM, more

"We chose Tiger Baby for the first single from our new record because it's kind of like the everything bagel of songs from the session. It's heavy and crazy and chaotic but also very catchy and hooky which is very much what the entire record sounds like all baked into one song."

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How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 YouTube Live Stream Schedule & Details

Coachella 2026 features live performances from major artists streamed on YouTube, starting April 17.

Nine Inch Nails detail Nine Inch Noize album ++ Coachella pics

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella, featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Boys Noize, and Mariqueen Maandig, with a new album released.

Nine Inch Noize made their official debut at Coachella, covered Soft Cell (video, setlist)

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella with a 45-minute set featuring 11 songs, including new remixes and a Soft Cell cover.

Nine Inch Nails detail Nine Inch Noize album ++ Coachella pics

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella, featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Boys Noize, and Mariqueen Maandig, with a new album released.

Nine Inch Noize made their official debut at Coachella, covered Soft Cell (video, setlist)

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella with a 45-minute set featuring 11 songs, including new remixes and a Soft Cell cover.

more#nine-inch-noize

Spotify launches push to back L.A.'s independent music venues

"Independent venues are the heartbeat of live music. They're where artists take risks, build devoted communities, and where fans discover what they'll love for the rest of their lives."

NYC music

17 New Songs Out Today

Afghan Whigs, MUNA, Nation of Language, and Fire-Toolz have released new music and videos, showcasing diverse themes and styles.

CMAT came to Coachella with politics on her mind and an Irish dance step for California

CMAT's rise to fame reflects her lifelong obsession with pop culture and her unique persona in the music industry.

Underworld announce Labor Day Weekend shows at Knockdown Center

Underworld will perform two headlining shows in the US on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at Knockdown Center, along with festival appearances.

The Bouncing Souls announce new LP & tour with The Suicide Machines (new single & exclusive vinyl)

The Bouncing Souls will release a new album, Born To Be, on June 26 and will tour through 2026-2027 with various supporting acts.

Genghis Tron announce new album, share "I Am All"

Genghis Tron will release their fourth album, Signal Fire, on June 12, featuring a new lineup and co-produced with Seth Manchester.

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This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!

Fifth Avenue hosts the Museum Mile Festival, offering free museum access and live performances on June 9 from 6pm to 9pm.

Tour news: Primal Scream Xtrmntr, Patty Griffin, Rough Trade 50 @ The Barbican, The Silos, more

Patty Griffin is touring this summer in support of her album Crown of Roses, alongside Kathleen Edwards and Jason Isbell.

What it's like to DJ at Coachella: Backstage access, celebrities and lines nobody can avoid

DJing at Coachella offers a unique experience compared to traditional venues, requiring a different approach to set preparation and crowd engagement.

Rough Trade is taking over the Southbank Centre to celebrate the label's 50th birthday - and it'll be headlined by Pulp

Rough Trade celebrates its 50th anniversary with a weekend event featuring performances, author appearances, and a record fair at the Southbank Centre.

Poison the Well & Converge played Knockdown Center with Spy & Balmora (pics, video, setlists)

Poison the Well and Converge released new albums and began a joint tour, marking significant returns to the metalcore scene.

Tour news: Big Kids, David Sedaris, Sincere Engineer, Pickathon, more

Several bands and artists have announced upcoming tours and shows across various locations.

Fiddlehead announce summer tour with Narrow Head, Elliott, Self Defense Family, Pity Sex, Febuary, more

Fiddlehead announces a summer tour across North America with various supporting bands, starting in July and ending in September.

Truck Violence announce new album, share "New Jesus"

Truck Violence announces new album 'The weathervane is my body' set for release on June 26, exploring themes of beauty, failure, and political commentary.

R&B today is like Brazilian football the creativity, the skill': Odeal, the genre's hottest UK star

Odeal's music sits loosely within R&B, also drawing on Afrobeats, neo-soul and contemporary pop. Across his catalogue, love is rarely conclusive. Instead, songs live in emotional grey areas.

London music

Black Flag's 2026 Coachella Set Was a Punk Rock False Flag Operation

Greg Ginn's Black Flag performance at Coachella 2026 lacked the raw power of the original band, appealing more to nostalgia than innovation.

An official Pokemon music festival is coming to London - and it'll be headlined by one of the world's most famous DJs

Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary with an EDM festival at the O2 Arena featuring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland.

Turnstile's Coachella set introduced by Brendan Yates' dad following murder attempt

Turnstile performed at Coachella, marking their first show since the arrest of ex-guitarist Brady Ebert, while honoring Bill Yates and Bo Lueders.

The Strokes Announce 2026 Headlining Tour

The Strokes will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer and fall, supporting their new album, Reality Awaits.

The Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan

The Strokes will tour North America, Japan, and Europe, supporting their new album 'Reality Awaits' with various artists.

The Strokes Announce 2026 Headlining Tour

The Strokes will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer and fall, supporting their new album, Reality Awaits.

The Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan

The Strokes will tour North America, Japan, and Europe, supporting their new album 'Reality Awaits' with various artists.

Drummer Eric Morotti Quits Suffocation: "I Will Not Work with Toxic, Abusive Drug Addicts"

Eric Morotti leaves Suffocation after 10 years due to a toxic environment and drug addiction issues within the band.

4 weeks ago

Hop Into These 14 Rabbit Holes This Spring

GLOBALCORE represents a blend of internet sound that unites diverse musical styles, but risks oversimplifying essential cultural differences.

Parts & Labor announce first album in 15 years & tour dates, share "Endless Cycle Pts. 1-4"

Parts & Labor reunites with a new album, 'Set of All Sets,' releasing July 10 after a 15-year hiatus.

My New Band Believe (ex black midi) adds more tour dates; new album out this week

My New Band Believe, led by Cameron Picton, releases their debut album and announces a North American tour with multiple dates.

Punk Island announces 2026 lineup

Punk Island festival returns for its 18th edition on June 27, featuring over 90 bands on Randall's Island from 11 AM to 8 PM.

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The Manhattan Beat: 50+ Awesome Live Music Events This Week in NYC

Over 50 concerts are recommended in New York City this week across various venues and genres.

Thaiboy Digital Plots the Underworld Tour

Thaiboy Digital will release a new album and embark on the Underworld Tour across North America and Europe starting in May.

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

Dillinger Four and various artists released new music featured in BrooklynVegan's weekly playlist.

I couldn't see, breathe or sing. I blacked out twice': why are so many metal bands wearing masks?

Masked performances in metal enhance artistry despite practical challenges and have gained popularity among genre-meshing acts.

Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and growth through inventive indie rock sounds.

Pavement, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Ratboys, TAGABOW & more playing Philly concert weekend

Pavement will perform at the Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia on July 24 and 25, 2026.

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.

1 month ago

10 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie releases, metal, news, premieres, and curated playlists featuring newly released songs.

1 month ago

It's a nice surprise to be treated like kings!' Why are mid-level British indie bands massive in China?

British indie bands are finding enthusiastic Chinese fanbases and financially viable, all-inclusive touring opportunities as domestic returns decline.