Slayr’s ‘Avant Nova’ EP Lands Friday With Underscores on Lead Single
The Philadelphia rapper caps a stretch of high-profile festival shows with a six-track project and his first headlining tour.
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Julian Costa
November Girl Steps Out Solo With “Earthly Form”
Willa Rudolph returns with a grunge-inflected single that marks her first release without a permanent backing band. The song draws on imagined parasocial bonds with departed rock icons.
Sam Smith to Bring ‘Hazel Eyes’ Era to London Residency and Manchester Shows
The singer maps an eight-night stand at the Coliseum and two dates in Manchester, marking a deliberate turn toward smaller rooms for the September run.
Green Day Return with New Single “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” and a Soundtrack for Their Fictionalized Past
The first new music since 2024’s Saviors leads a 30-track compilation tied to the band’s upcoming comedy film, NIMRODS, co-produced by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool.
Abbey Road Institute to Open Campus Inside Hollywood’s Sunset Gower Studios
Grammy-winning producer Rafa Sardina will direct the program, offering students access to the historic United Recording studios.
Way 45 Is Portugal’s Rafael Leão, and He’s Bringing Rap to the World Cup Quietly
A handful of players at this year’s tournament have hidden musical lives. Portugal’s forward releases albums as Way 45 — shy, R&B-leaning, and more personal than most athlete side projects.
Vittorio Guindani — la porta bianca
Leftover from the Materia Breve sessions, these untitled fragments found a conceptual home in Vilhelm Hammershøi’s painting. Guindani’s most understated release turns silence into presence.
Megadeth Fans Throw Trash at Stage After Last-Minute Cancellation in Lisbon
A canceled performance at the Evil Live Festival prompted some in the crowd to launch objects toward the empty stage, as the band addressed the decision online.
Marduk Address Passing of Former Bassist Roger Svensson
The Swedish black metal band issued a short statement on the death of ex-bassist Roger Svensson, offering only the phrase, “Eternal is the fame of the dead.”
Ciara Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Single “Yes”
The R&B singer returns with her first new music of 2026, a track dedicated to a decade of marriage with Russell Wilson.