Archive: 2026

Nashville-by-way-of-Philly musician Langhorne Slim has released more than half a dozen records blending folk, Americana, and the occasional indie-pop song. But five years after Strawberry Mansion—a deeply personal, post-pandemic record that in part documented his journey to sobriety, delivered through often delicately beautiful musical movements—he has found his way to a louder amp and strapped […]

Renowned drummer Antonio Sanchez again finds himself in an unconventional trio after convening last year’s BEATrio with Bela Fleck and Edmar Casteneda. This time, Sanchez collaborates with conquero/vocalist Pedrito Martinez and the multi-instrumentalist leader of Snarky Puppy, Michael League, in a rare configuration that features two percussionists and League’s array of instruments. Their mission is to unite cultures and musical genres, […]

After a nearly five-decade (and counting) career as one of his generation’s defining rock bassists, Flea releases his first full-length solo album, Honora, March 27, 2026, on Nonesuch Records. Time and space have finally allowed him to return to his first musical loves: jazz and playing the trumpet. The album track “Traffic Lights,” co-written with Thom Yorke and Josh Johnson, […]

Based in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, Richard Rourke is a soulful singer-songwriter and dynamic frontman whose music captures the spirit of the city he calls home. Since forming his band in 2017, Rourke has built a devoted following with his blend of vintage soul, gritty funk, and heartfelt storytelling. On his new single, […]

Yellow Door 16 are hometown friends who reunited in 2025, establishing a casual, organic songwriting style with an emphasis on collaborative effort and live studio recordings. Drawing inspiration from indie rock, psych rock, lo-fi rock, and garage rock, the band documents their process on YouTube, Instagram, and other social media. The young Yellow Door 16 […]

Kim Gordon’s vision of art and noise has come sharper into focus just as readily as it has changed—a paradigm of possibility that, four decades on, still feels like a dare. The adventure continues on the artist’s third solo album, PLAY ME, which will be released March 13 by Matador Records. The lead track “NOT […]

Cut Worms, the project of Max Clarke, announces his fourth full-length record, Transmitter, due for release on March 13, 2026 via Jagjaguwar. Produced by Jeff Tweedy at Wilco’s Loft studio, Transmitter marks a deepening of Clarke’s abilities and the convergence of two artists whose work searches for grace amid dislocation. Together, they conjure the ecstatic spirits of power pop and alt rock, expanding Cut […]

Today on the Tube, independent record labels dominate every channel. Ninja Tune bring us Fcukers, Jazz Is Dead offer up another in their amazing JID series, and up-and-comer TWNSHP team with Guapdad 4000. Fcukers – ‘L.U.C.K.Y’ (Official Video) Independent, London-based record label Ninja Tune strikes again with another hit, this time in the form of […]

As news of Bob Weir’s passing spread yesterday (1/10/26), what once felt unthinkable suddenly became reality. Now comes the moment to reflect on everything he gave the world after joining the Grateful Dead in 1965. Arguably the most prolific live performer of all time, Weir’s music touched and influenced countless people—including many of us here […]

Music culture has always been about more than sound. It is about timing, restraint, and emotional build-up. From the way an album unfolds track by track to the pacing of a live set, meaningful musical experiences are carefully structured rather than chaotic. This sensitivity to rhythm and flow shapes how music fans engage not only […]

Music has always been about timing. Long before streaming platforms and digital feeds, listeners learned to appreciate restraint, progression, and release through albums, concerts, and shared listening experiences. Rhythm does more than structure sound — it shapes attention, emotion, and memory. For music fans, this sensitivity to timing extends far beyond the stage. It influences […]

A new analysis is trying to settle a familiar movie-night argument with something more concrete than vibes. Gambling.com has compared budgets, worldwide box office totals, and IMDb user ratings across a shortlist of casino-linked films, then turned that mix into a single score. The headline result points back to the 1970s. The Sting, the 1973 […]

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore, two of the more celebrated and beloved experimental composers in contemporary music, were put into a unique situation for Tragic Magic. The duo’s 7-song collaborative LP was created in just 9 days with producer Trevor Spencer at the Philharmonie de Paris, where rare instruments are collected. The duo was given […]

Minneapolis-based folk rockers, The Pines, have always been led by the insightful songwriting of David Huckfelt. On “I Was Born, But…”, we don’t get his songwriting; instead, we get inspired interpretations of mostly lesser-known works by a wide range of North American songwriters.  In some respects, the album reads much like Dylan’s Self-Portrait. In fact, both have a version […]

South by Southwest® (SXSW®) has announced more than 300 new Showcasing Artists have been invited to perform at the 40th SXSW Music Festival (March 12–18). The festival will showcase rising talents and renowned artists performing across Austin’s iconic clubs and venues for seven nights. Primed for discovery are some of the buzziest new artists from […]

Telluride Bluegrass promoters Planet Bluegrass have shared the lineup for 2026’s Telluride Bluegrass Festival, with returning festivarian-favorites, exciting Telluride debuts, and all-time greats taking the stage over the long weekend of June 18-21, 2026. Topping the list of today’s announcement are three acts very familiar with Telluride Bluegrass Festival: the dynamic, power-couple-led Tedeschi Trucks Band, […]

Before he evolved into the wise, gray-bearded guru of the last few decades, Bob Weir was a starry-eyed youngster with a noticeable wild streak. In fact, he often didn’t even look the part of a rock star—or a member of the Grateful Dead—sporting relatively short hair, polo shirts, and his now-legendary short shorts. It’s easy […]

Ov Sulfur is a Blackened Deathcore band based in Las Vegas who will be releasing their second full-length album, Endless on January 16th via Century Media Records. Made up of already experienced musicians, they hit the ground running with their first EP and album, and have put considerable thought into the direction of this second […]

It is hard to believe that Oxis, the marine-based electronic singer/songwriter/producer, only started her series of self-titled releases three years ago. Her music reaches a level of intimacy and vulnerable storytelling that makes listening to it feel like a chat with an old, prophetic friend, someone you never forget but can never pin down for […]

What’s on the Tube today? Fresh music videos, live concert footage, crate digging and even anifty how-to video. Tune in and catch up with Nels Cline (of Wilco fame), Khruangbin,Moonchild (along with Robert Glasper and D Smoke), and hip hop artists IDK. Nels Cline – What’s In My Bag Amoeba Music continues their “What’s In […]