#music-release

#music-release

'This song is laughing at me,' Lavers said of 'Song for the Messenger' in a press release. 'Like looking over your shoulder and walking off a cliff. The video is about no fear.'

Ariana Grande's upcoming album, petal, is described as something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.

Korn's new single 'Reward the Scars' is their first new material in four years, following the 2022 release of the album Requiem, and is a collaboration with Diablo IV.

Smerz are ready to unveil another batch of breathy pop songs with their upcoming EP Easy, set to be released on May 15, featuring the lead song 'Spring Summer.'

Kacey Musgraves has released the title track 'Middle of Nowhere' just ahead of her surprise Coachella Weekend 2 set on Saturday. The album is set for release on May 1st via Lost Highway Records.

"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."

Oneohtrix Point Never has released a two-track single, led by an original called 'Dim Stars.' The B-side, 'For Residue (Extended),' is a meditative version of the Tranquilizer track.

Axel Willner's new album 'Now You Exist' features five songs of meditative ambient techno and drone, showcasing his signature sound and artistic evolution.

Girl Trouble are the Northwest's garage rock demigods, revered by all from Neko Case and Mudhoney to Soundgarden and Beat Happening. On As Is, their first album in over a decade, vibrato guitar collides rollin' and tumblin' into bedrock beats and black crow vocal calls; it's rock'n'roll done in a backwoods style.

"It's my privilege to be able to present to you the first track released from Rituals of Shame. Whether you're among those who have been waiting for this for twenty years, or whether you're new to my music, it is with great pleasure and some relief, that I can finally give you a taste of the album that will follow later in the year."

It's amazing that totally organically, Evan, my son and Nick, Gene's son, about a year ago started making music together. They've known each other their whole lives, but this bond they've had with music and this album they've done is crazy good.

It's been something like 18 years since we released any new music, and the inescapable questions are why? And...why now? The honest truth? I have no fucking idea.

The song possesses a driving and straightforward set of verses, a wide open and gothic chorus, and a sudden 6/8 groove for the solos that feels right out of those classic King Diamond albums.

Butterfly unfolds across four unique versions of the same song, each exploring different genres and emotional depths while maintaining a cohesive melody and lyrics.

I wrote the music before Oz passed away. But after Oz passed away, when we went back to England and we laid Ozzy to rest, when I got right from that, I went straight to Pantera celebrations with Phil, Rex, and Charlie. And then when I got done, when we got done with the Pantera celebration run, when I got home, I was just sitting in the house and [this] is when I wrote the lyrics and just sang the song.

"The last Sublime record that will ever be made is Self-Titled. There's no replacing history, period. Until the Sun Explodes the album is an epilogue, and 'Until the Sun Explodes' the single is the epilogue to the epilogue."

The Good Ole American Saturday Night is the first album from Big D and the Kids Table in five years, set to release on June 12 via SideOneDummy.

'Smile' is the A-side of a new 12" single, with the B-side 'Hands Up' available for digital purchase, shipping physically on May 8.

The first single, 'Timebomb,' is moody with distorted piano. Krug describes it as 'a song about a song about a band on tour, or rather, about the failed revision of that song, upon sadly realizing that its original message no longer rings true.'

Fire-Toolz's music is a blend of glitchy and hard-to-pigeonhole sounds, making it a fitting addition to Warp Records, known for its innovative artists like Aphex Twin and Squarepusher.

He represents what we're dealing with right now. He sees congressmen, senators, and even probably presidents, as people who answer to him and other billionaires, who don't think you and I should vote.

Fenriz describes Pre-Historic Metal as 'a loose term,' stating, 'just figure it's our VIBE, our take on things and it's more a statement that we use old style to create something new.' He emphasizes their identity as metal with 'very loud guitars' and characterizes the music as 'frightfully barbaric but not without finesse.'

Out now, this track captures the spirit of escapism amid emotional chaos, expertly produced by NKLAI, known for his work with Haven Everly and FLASCH, and mixed by Justin Hergett, a name synonymous with the sounds of superstars like Beyoncé and P!nk. It's an anthem for those who desire to dance through the turmoil, overflowing with the angst of recession-pop and the sensationalism of early-2000s tabloid culture.

The first single from the forthcoming CoSemo album is the soulful, instant classic, house track 'You Know Where To Go'. Produced by Finnian Casey it features vocals from Nick DeCoSemo and Kristina Train. Aside from Kristina's sublime singing 'You Know Where To Go' is given another, authentic analog dimension via additional Rhodes Piano and classic synth parts - provided by English Mercury Music Prize-nominee and Indie Rock legend Ed Harcourt.

Our very good friend Bruce has recorded a beautiful version of 'A Rainy Night in Soho,' It's a stunning tribute to Shane's songwriting and it's out on Thursday!

"'Dancing' really captures the playful side of what Steve and I discovered on stage together last summer - that push-and-pull of melody and energy. The video gave us a chance to show that spirit in a completely different way. Watching ZZ bring this absurd casting concept to life - and having Brendon step into the madness - made it even more fun."

I still have to go to the studio after this and I have to make a Mardi Gras costume for my son after the studio. Longest day ever. Just after 2:30 a.m., Rihanna can be seen hard at work in the studio, with the session going on well past 5 a.m.

Yungblud and Aerosmith have added a bit of bluegrass to their recent collaborative single "My Only Angel" with a new version featuring banjo playing by comedy legend Steve Martin. "My Only Angel (Desert Road Version)" offers an acoustic take on the song, which is one of five tracks on Yungblud and Aerosmith's upcoming EP, One More Time, set for release on November 21st.

Two years of grief and anger in Israel turned into euphoria today with the release of 20 living hostages who survived kidnapping on Oct. 7, 2023, and captivity in Gaza since then.

Taylor Swift is getting a little Shakespearean - except this time, she's writing a happy ending. On Oct. 3, the singer released her new single "The Fate of Ophelia," which serves as the lead track of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. With the song, she turns William Shakespeare's famed play Hamlet on its head, but in the catchiest way possible.

"It's not in the vault, it's right there, but there is an issue with his estate," the singer told Andy Cohen recently on "Watch What Happens Live."

Produced by the trailblazing queer British duo Charlie Zlutz and Vascha, "Diva" transcends mere entertainment; it's a movement. The accompanying visualizer features Ivy adorned in stunning gold body paint, juxtaposed against a dark and shimmering universe that symbolises transformation, inner power, and the radiant glow that comes from embracing one's true identity. This vivid imagery captures the essence of owning who you are and shining brightly, even in the shadows.

Lil Nas X was arrested early this morning for the alleged battery of a police officer, CNN reports. The rapper was also taken to a Los Angeles area hospital "for a possible overdose." The arrest occurred after Lil Nas X allegedly charged at police officers, per NBC News. TMZ published footage of Lil Nas X that was apparently filmed not long before his Thursday morning arrest.