Wednesday, August 19, 202620 stories
King Gizzard goes electronic, Womack Sisters emerge
Today's music news is heavy on lineage and reinvention. King Gizzard's first fully electronic album marks a bold left turn, while the Womack Sisters step out from under a towering family tree. Meanwhile, the industry keeps looking back: Janet Jackson mines her own history for a 40th anniversary event.
Tuesday, August 18, 202620 stories
WMG CEO defends Suno deal as rivals sue
The AI music wars are heating up. Warner Music's CEO is embracing Suno while UMG and Sony press on with lawsuits, and Alibaba's new model can generate entire songs from a prompt. The industry is splitting over how to handle generative AI.
Sunday, August 16, 202620 stories
Karol G and Future lead a day of live reviews
Today's music coverage leans heavily on live performance, with major reviews of Karol G's SoFi Stadium run and Public Enemy's Stern Grove set. Meanwhile, Future's profile offers a rare look at his personal evolution, and a couple of anniversary pieces remind us of rock's enduring legacy.
Saturday, August 15, 202620 stories
Festival survival, Valli's retirement denial, Tyga's early days
Today's music news is a mixed bag: festivals are battling the elements, Frankie Valli is pushing back on retirement rumors, and Pitchfork digs into Tyga's origin story. There's also a new Courtney Love update and a look back at a record-setting Central Park show.
Thursday, August 13, 202620 stories
Blackmore's Deep Purple Return Stuns Fans
After 33 years, Ritchie Blackmore's surprise reunion with Deep Purple at Jones Beach is the day's biggest story, a moment fans thought would never come. Elsewhere, Taylor Swift keeps pulling her music from White House TikToks, and the Kurupt and DJ Battlecat album gets a deep-dive review that's really about Death Row's messy legacy.
Wednesday, August 12, 202620 stories
Brian May's AI stunt sparks debate
Today's music news is a mixed bag, but the through-line is artists wrestling with legacy and tech. Brian May's AI-generated Queen tribute band image was a clever protest against data centres, while hip-hop turns 53 with a look back at its evolution. Meanwhile, Rod Stewart's health scare and Naughty By Nature's breakup news remind us that the music industry is as much about mortality as it is about reinvention.
Tuesday, August 11, 202620 stories
Biggie's Catalog Battle, Swift's Trump Silence
Today's music news is a mix of legal drama and quiet strategy. The biggest story is a court ruling that reshapes control over The Notorious B.I.G.'s estate, while Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny's decision to ignore Trump's taunts gets a thoughtful analysis. Elsewhere, there's a surprise 'Camp Rock 3' cameo and a new EP from Haken.
Sunday, August 9, 202620 stories
Fuerza Regida's Historic Stadium Tour Ends
Today's music news is dominated by live performance milestones. Fuerza Regida wrapped up a groundbreaking stadium tour, while Karol G and Kelly Slater (yes, the surfer) also made waves. Meanwhile, The Cure's 1990 crisis and a new Whitney Houston Barbie offer a look back at pop's past.
Saturday, August 8, 202620 stories
Overmono's Big Stage Ambition
Today's music news is a mix of album drops and deep dives, but the most interesting thread is artists pushing for bigger stages and harder-won successes. Overmono's profile is the standout, while Electric Callboy and Stray Kids deliver the goods for their fans.
Friday, August 7, 202619 stories
Album reviews and festival lineups lead the day
Today's music news is a mix of album reviews and festival announcements. Pitchfork's takes on Frost Children and Ravyn Lenae offer deep dives into their latest projects, while festival lineups for Outside Lands and EDC Orlando give fans something to plan around. There's also a notable cancellation from Joan Jett and some interesting collaborations on the horizon.
Sunday, August 2, 20267 stories
Darwin's live music scene fights for attention
Today's music news is mostly quiet, but one story stands out: Darwin's live music scene is struggling as touring acts skip the Top End. It's a reminder that while the big headlines focus on festivals and album drops, smaller scenes are fighting for survival.
Friday, July 31, 202620 stories
Ariana Grande's Angry New Album Dominates Reviews
Today's music coverage is all about Ariana Grande's 'Petal,' with two major outlets framing it as a turning point where she embraces anger. The rest of the day is a grab bag of festival surprises and personal tidbits, but the through-line is artists showing new sides of themselves.
Thursday, July 30, 202619 stories
BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian pop category
BTS is sitting out the 2027 Grammys in protest of a new Best Asian Pop Music category, and the Recording Academy is pushing back. The move splits the conversation today: one camp sees the category as a welcome step toward representation; BTS and their fans see it as a ghettoizing box.
Wednesday, July 29, 202618 stories
Noah Kahan vs. White House over song use
Noah Kahan joins the long list of musicians publicly objecting to their music being used by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Megan Moroney's Denver show ended abruptly, and a couple of new album announcements broke through the noise.
Tuesday, July 28, 202620 stories
Mellencamp's Gulf jab, Perhacs missing
Today's music news is a mix of political provocation and personal tragedy. John Mellencamp used a concert to call out the Gulf of Mexico renaming, while the disappearance of cult singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has friends and collaborators publicly pleading for answers.
Monday, July 27, 202619 stories
Foodman's dark footwork, Mitski's spellbinding show
Today's music coverage leans into the intimate and the experimental. Pitchfork reviews a punishing new Foodman album, while a Mitski concert report captures the strange comfort of her current tour. A couple of deeper dives on older songs and a new EP round out the day.
Saturday, July 25, 202620 stories
Karol G, Nick Hakim, and new album announcements
New music and album announcements dominate today, with Karol G dropping a defiant new single mid-tour and Nick Hakim earning rave reviews for his fourth album. Meanwhile, indie artists Stef Chura and Adéla are gearing up for fall releases with notable collaborators.
Friday, July 24, 202620 stories
Charli XCX drops, D4vd DNA testimony, Bon Jovi cuts show
A new Charli XCX album lands, the D4vd murder trial gets a forensic detail, and Jon Bon Jovi walks off stage at MSG. It's a day of releases, courtrooms, and vocal cords.
Thursday, July 23, 202620 stories
D4vd case, Rick Ross, and Ozzy's legacy
Today's music news is a mix of the grim and the celebratory. The D4vd murder case takes a forensic turn, while Rick Ross drops a new album and the music world marks the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death.
Wednesday, July 22, 202619 stories
Sony sues Udio over 30,000 songs
The music industry's legal war on AI training data escalates. Sony Music filed a new lawsuit against Udio, alleging the startup used over 30,000 copyrighted songs without permission. Meanwhile, a smaller tool roundup offers alternatives for artists who want AI video without the legal baggage.
Tuesday, July 21, 202620 stories
Pop music faces a social media reckoning
A new social media ban in the UK could reshape how pop stars are discovered and promoted, threatening the pipeline that launched artists from One Direction to today's TikTok sensations. Meanwhile, Brad Paisley spills details on Taylor Swift's secret wedding, and a robot covers Michael Jackson.
Monday, July 20, 202620 stories
Mozart notebook discovery steals the day
A 248-year-old Mozart notebook surfaces with unknown pieces, pulling music history into the spotlight. Meanwhile, the music industry's attention is split between vinyl nostalgia and a surprising CD resurgence, while FIFA's halftime show continues to draw criticism.
Sunday, July 19, 202619 stories
World Cup Halftime Show Steals the Day
The first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show dominated music headlines today, with an 11-minute spectacle featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and the Muppets. The tightly packed lineup drew both praise and criticism, but it's clear the music industry is eyeing this as a new Super Bowl-sized stage.
Saturday, July 18, 202620 stories
Bandcamp bans AI songs, K-pop dance challenges go AI
Bandcamp became the first major platform to ban AI-generated songs, setting a precedent for other services. Meanwhile, AI-generated tracks are quietly taking over K-pop dance challenges, raising questions about artist awareness and consent.
Friday, July 17, 202620 stories
Suno's scraped data fuels label lawsuits
The biggest story today is a hacked code dump confirming that AI music startup Suno scraped YouTube and Deezer to train its models. It's a smoking gun for the major labels' copyright suits, and it shifts the conversation from speculation to evidence.
Thursday, July 16, 202620 stories
Lana Del Rey's double album, Noga Erez's turmoil
Today in music, two very different artists are making news by letting us in: Lana Del Rey is doubling down on her next album, while Noga Erez is being documented through war and backlash. Meanwhile, a scammer anthem and an AI copyright question offer broader cultural and legal angles.
Tuesday, July 7, 20265 stories
Herb Alpert returns, regional rap gets reviewed
Today in music, a legendary comeback at the Hollywood Bowl and two Pitchfork reviews that dig into regional scenes and authenticity. Herb Alpert's return is the clear headline, but the reviews offer a thoughtful counterpoint on how music travels and what makes it real.
Monday, July 6, 20266 stories
Steve Perry re-records deep cut with Lukather's son
A cross-generational collaboration between Journey and Toto families leads to a rerecorded 1986 deep cut. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old ambient techno mystery is solved, and Maxo Kream proves his lyrical precision again.
Sunday, July 5, 20267 stories
Courtney Love breaks down label math
Courtney Love delivers a scathing critique of major record labels, arguing that traditional contracts are worse for artists than Napster ever was. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter gets a glowing review, and Lupe Fires up a debate about Nas's lyricism.
Saturday, July 4, 202611 stories
Swift's wedding dominates, but real music news lurks
Taylor Swift's reported Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce is the day's biggest story, with multiple outlets covering guest arrivals, performances, and wedding party speculation. But beneath the celebrity frenzy, there's substantive music writing: Pitchfork revisits Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl anthem and Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.,' while Vince Staples drops a noisy new album.
Friday, July 3, 202612 stories
Madonna's Best Album in 20 Years Drops
Madonna returns to the dance floor with a new album that critics are calling her best in two decades. Meanwhile, AI music continues to stir controversy, and a retrospective on Lindsay Lohan's debut captures the chaos of 2000s celebrity culture.
Thursday, July 2, 20266 stories
Rosalía's 'Lux' tour dazzles, Lil Wayne no-shows
Today's music news offers a contrast: Rosalía is delivering one of the year's most acclaimed tours, while Lil Wayne is making apologies after missing his own concert. Reviews also land for new albums from Beth Orton and Mildred, both earning serious critical attention.
Wednesday, July 1, 202612 stories
Summer tours and venue histories dominate
Today's music news leans toward the live experience: a historic venue's century-long story, a massive summer tour guide, and a few festival highlights. The Oliver Tree tributes continue, while Rush and Megadeth make headlines for different reasons.
Tuesday, June 30, 202612 stories
Tidal cuts royalties for AI songs
Streaming platforms are starting to draw a line between human and machine-made music. Tidal's new policy denies royalties to fully AI-generated songs, while Madonna and a satirical movement pile on against AI in art. The industry is feeling out where the boundary sits.
Monday, June 29, 202612 stories
BET Awards and Lorde's demos dominate music news
The BET Awards 2026 gave us performances, fashion, and Druski's megachurch skit, while Lorde dropped 49 demos from her album Virgin. Elsewhere, Lizzo opened up about disappointing sales and a Dutch survey showed support for AI music labels.
Sunday, June 28, 20266 stories
The Cure's festive return leads the day
The Cure's return to the stage after a year and a half is the biggest story today, with a notably festive set at Primavera Sound. Elsewhere, a musician's essay on treating music as a daily chore offers a practical counterpoint to romantic notions of inspiration, and a retrospective on Bryan Ferry's 1985 album finds new resonance in its polished surfaces.
Saturday, June 27, 202614 stories
Lorde Drops 49 Demos, Katy Perry Flops
It's a day of extremes: Lorde offers an emotionally raw archive of her creative process, while Katy Perry's comeback single gets panned. Meanwhile, country music's UK takeover and a pioneering Indian disco reissue round out the landscape.
Friday, June 26, 202611 stories
New releases and health scares in music
Today's music news is split between fresh releases and a worrying health incident. Charli XCX and Carly Rae Jepsen dropped new singles and videos, while Lionel Richie had to cut his tour opener short due to dizziness. A few reviews also landed, including Muse's latest and Downtown Boys' first album in years.
Thursday, June 25, 202610 stories
Phoebe Bridgers goes phones-free at MSG
Phoebe Bridgers played a surprise phones-free show at Madison Square Garden, debuting eight unreleased songs. The move is a rare, intentional break from the concert-as-content-machine, and it dominated music conversation today alongside Leonard Cohen's estate pre-emptively blocking Trump from using 'Hallelujah.'
Wednesday, June 24, 202617 stories
Carly Rae Jepsen announces double album, AI music label debuts
Carly Rae Jepsen is releasing a 24-track double album, while Eros Innovation launches an AI-powered label that resurrects Mohammed Rafi. The day also brings a surprising Swift-Wilson duet and a sobering look at women in electronic music.
Tuesday, June 23, 202615 stories
Clive Davis dies, AI music theft fury grows
The music world is mourning Clive Davis, the legendary executive who shaped pop for decades. Meanwhile, songwriters are pushing back hard against AI companies using their work without permission, and Broadway is quietly shrinking its orchestras with software. A day of loss and reckoning.
Monday, June 22, 202614 stories
Olivia Rodrigo dominates, Stray Kids tease tour
Olivia Rodrigo's third album scores the biggest sales week of 2026 for a solo artist, while Stray Kids gear up for a world tour. Meanwhile, a music professor faces abuse allegations and Rod Stewart's health scare raises concerns about aging performers.
Sunday, June 21, 202614 stories
France bans alcohol at music festival as heatwave hits
France's Fête de la Musique faces an alcohol ban under a red heatwave alert, a rare step that underscores how climate change is reshaping outdoor events. Meanwhile, a database of AI training music sparks debate over copyright, and BBC Radio Scotland catches flak for sidelining local artists.
Saturday, June 20, 202619 stories
AI music theft and Dylan's Big 4
Today's music news is split between a serious look at how AI is stealing guitarists' videos and a lighter debate over Bob Dylan's essential albums. The Atlantic's new database reveals the scale of AI training on copyrighted music, while a classic rock outlet argues for Dylan's 'Big 4' albums.
Friday, June 19, 202610 stories
Tay Keith dies; Ed Sheeran leaves Warner
Today in music, two big industry stories land: the sudden death of producer Tay Keith at 29 and Ed Sheeran's departure from Warner Music after 15 years. Both signal shifts, one tragic, one strategic, in how artists and producers navigate their careers.
Wednesday, June 17, 202614 stories
Grammys add Asian Pop category, museums open
Two big institutional moves today: the Grammys added a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, and a Bruce Springsteen-headed American music museum opened in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Harry Styles played a rare orchestral show, and Hayley Kiyoko's Tumblr-era queer anthem became a feature film.
Sunday, May 24, 20262 stories
Keyboardist's Legacy and Palestinian Rapper's Voice
Two very different corners of music history today: one profile celebrates a keyboardist whose fingerprints are all over some of the biggest songs of the last 50 years, while another follows a Palestinian rapper who channels John Lennon into stories of struggle and hope.