Mexico’s burgeoning perreo scene will get some representation at Coachella. On Saturday night, El Malilla — one of the leaders of reggaeton Mexa — will close out the Sonora stage for what he promises will be the show that’ll “open new doors” for his career and the subgenre he loves. …
Read More »Pulp Return With First Album in 24 Years, 'More'
Brit pop band Pulp have announced their first album in 24 years, More. While the Jarvis Cocker-led group has been intermittently active over the past quarter-century, includinga magical reunion tour in 2024,they hadn’t released an album since 2001’sWe Love Life. That will change on June 6 with the arrival of …
Read More »How Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout Method
In late March, a new Instagram account believed to belong to Young Thug called @UyScutiiiiii posted a picture of Young Thug holding a Miami Heat jersey, with “Uy Scuti” on the back. The post’s caption read: “Today.” Fans began speculating about a possible Thug album dropping later that night. Even …
Read More »5 Seconds of Summer's Calum Hood Gives in to Heartbreak on Solo Debut 'Don't Forget You Love Me'
5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood steps into the spotlight alone on his solo debut “Don’t Forget You Love Me,” an enthralling introduction that finds him walking a tightrope between self-reflective (and at times self-destructive) despair and relieving reconciliation. The record will appear on his debut album Order Chaos …
Read More »Neil Young, Diana Ross, Benson Boone to Perform at Montreux Jazz Festival
The weekslong Swiss music celebration, Montreux Jazz Festival, revealed a typically diverse lineup of artists on Thursday for its 59th annual gathering, which will take place from July 4 – 19 in the titular city. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Diana Ross, Benson Boone, Brandi Carlile, J Balvin, Noah …
Read More »Depeche Mode Announce Concert Film Documenting 'Memento Mori' Mexico City Gigs
A feature-length concert film documenting Depeche Mode’s recent shows in Mexico City will arrive later this year, the band announced Thursday. Depeche Mode: M captures the band onstage during their Memento Mori Tour in Mexico City, where they played in front of an estimated 200,000 fans in September 2023. The …
Read More »'Eight Hours Under Rubble': Details Emerge in Dominican Republic Nightclub Tragedy
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, some attendees at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, started to feel uneasy. A few noticed sprinkles of dust falling into their drinks, while others wondered whether the rumbling they heard over the sound of merengue musician Rubby Pérez‘s band was an …
Read More »See SZA and Elmo Agree 'Gratitude's the Right Attitude' on 'Sesame Street'
Today’s news item is brought to you by the letters S, Z, and A. Sesame Street welcomed SZA on Thursday to sing a song about gratitude. In the clip, SZA is minding her own business, writing down things she’s thankful for on pieces of paper, when Muppets Elmo, Abby, and …
Read More »Marina Reveals New Album, 'Princess of Power': Why She's 'Not Guarding Her Heart So Much'
Marina wants you to meet the Princess of Power, the love-radiating heroine of her new album. The cult-favorite pop queen has revealed full details of her sixth studio album, Princess of Power,out June 6, and released its third single, “Cuntissimo,” ahead of her main stage Coachella performance on Friday, April …
Read More »The Marías Extend 'Submarine' Tour With 2025 North American Dates
The Marías are taking another trip around North America with Submarine, their latest studio album that sent them out on the road for four months last year. In July, the band will kick off an extended edition of the Submarine tour with support from Julie and Momma. The new set …
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