Ital Tek’s ‘Mind Abandon’ Turns Away From the Screen, Back to Hands on Strings
The eighth Ital Tek album strips back the process, building its textures from guitar, voice and ukulele rather than a preset library.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s “the cure” Draws From Smashing Pumpkins, Not Its Namesake Band
The second single from her June album is a vulnerable jealousy ballad that builds to a panic, with strings nodding to “Tonight, Tonight.”
Doja Cat Navigates the Pop-Freak Divide at Glasgow's OVO Hydro
The Glasgow show turned a familiar tension in her catalog into a cohesive live act, merging slick bandleading with genuine unruliness.
Jacob Alon Wins Rising Star and Best Song at 2026 Ivor Novello Awards
The Scottish singer-songwriter’s “Don’t Fall Asleep” took best song musically and lyrically, adding to a Brits critics’ choice win and a Mercury nomination for debut “In Limerence.”
Charli XCX Releases “SS26”
The British artist returns with a satirical rock track that pairs runway imagery with end-of-the-world commentary.
Laurie Anderson Faces Catastrophe with Clarity on 'Let X=X'
The avant-garde icon's new live album with Sexmob offers no easy answers, just a sobering record of a precarious time.
JPEGMAFIA Drops 'Experimental Rap' Into a Self-Inflicted Storm
A new full-length arrives right as an Earl Sweatshirt feud and broader backlash threaten to bury the conversation. The album, for what it’s worth, makes a solid case for ignoring the noise.
SPOT Festival: Girl Group’s Electro-Punk Precision Fills Radar to Capacity
At Aarhus’ annual showcase, the Danish quintet turned a packed room into a choreographed argument against complacency.
Nikki Sixx on Vince Neil’s Health Scare: “I Can’t Imagine What He Went Through”
The bassist’s comments arrive months after a stage accident left Neil with broken ribs and a long recovery.
Sun Ra Day Festival Returns in 2026 With Marshall Allen and the Arkestra
The multi-city event, anchored in Birmingham, will mark the 112th anniversary of Sun Ra's birth with film screenings, talks, and a performance from the Arkestra.