PULSE: Music News

Here’s What Happened at the xx’s First Show in Eight Years

The trio brought “Intro,” “Crystalised,” and more to Mexico City’s Pepsi Center on Friday night

Watch Jack White and Jack Black Reimagine “Seven Nation Army” on SNL

The Jacks whipped up a special version of the track to celebrate Black’s induction into the Five-Timers Club

James Gadson, Prolific Funk and Disco Drummer, Dies at 86

Gadson’s work behind the kit can be heard on hit records by Bill Withers, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross

Bo Lueders, Harm’s Way Guitarist and HardLore Podcast Host, Dies at 38

Lueders, who also played in XweaponX, was a linchpin of the Chicago straight-edge community

Watch Paul Simon Perform “Something So Right” on Colbert

Simon also discussed his songwriting inspirations and upcoming tour with the late-night host

Listen to Ravyn Lenae’s New Songs “Bobby” and “Reputation”

The R&B singer’s latest releases arrive with their own music videos (and one Dominic Fike feature)

Jack White Returns With Two New Songs

“G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico” precede his SNL performance this weekend

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, Sunn 0))), Los Thuthanaka, and More

Stream new releases from MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, Sunn 0))), Los Thuthanaka

U2 Return with New EP Easter Lily

The band’s second EP in as many months features Brian Eno

Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Over Alleged Gucci Mane Label Dispute

The rapper was arrested on April 1 along with seven other suspects

King Princess to Star in Aimee Mann’s Girl, Interrupted Musical

Mikaela Straus will make her theatrical debut as Lisa, the same role Angelina Jolie played in the 1999 film

Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love

The Guts follow-up is officially out in June

Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested for Attempted Murder of Brendan Yates’ Father

“We have no language left for Brady,” the band said, after Ebert’s arrest for allegedly hitting William Yates with a car

Of Montreal Prep New Album Aethermead

“When” leads the follow-up to 2024’s Lady on the Cusp

Loukeman Announces Album and Shares Extremely Canadian Video for “To the Sky”

SD-3 will close the trilogy that began back in 2021

Converge Announce Second Album of 2026, Share New Song

Hum of Hurt is inspired by a mysterious low-frequency sound that only 4% of the world’s population can hear

Sturgill Simpson Lines Up Johnny Blue Skies Tour

The Mutiny for the Masses Tour takes him and his band the Dark Clouds across North America

Hear Anne Hathaway Sing a New FKA twigs Song for Mother Mary

“My Mouth Is Lonely for You” was written by FKA twigs for the upcoming A24 film

Shakira Announces Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran U.S. Arena Tour

The trek launches June 13 in Inglewood

Cass McCombs and Hand Habits Team Up for New Split 7"

His contribution to the record, “Seeing the Elephant,” is out now with a music video

Watch Tems Perform “What You Need” on Fallon

A ballad off her 2025 EP Love Is a Kingdom

Rochelle Jordan Shares Chic “Doing It Too” Video

A collaboration with director-choreographer Fullout Cortland

Megan Thee Stallion Releases Statement After Hospitalization: “My Body Finally Said ‘Enough’”

“I thought I was gonna faint on stage,” she added, after exiting her Moulin Rouge! performance

Third Man Records to Reissue “Lost” Ted Lucas Album

Out May 22, Images of Life is a career-spanning box set by the cult songwriter

Wendy Eisenberg, The Soft Pink Truth Lead New Benefit Compilation

All proceeds from the 63-track Just Cause Vol. 2 will go to Immigrant Defense Project

Dry Cleaning Share New Song “Sliced by a Fingernail”

An accompanying clip features a dancer spinning their head like “it’s a grubby round ball”

Bob’s Burgers Should Cover More Joy Division Songs

Watch Bob and Gene pull off a top-notch take of “Transmission”

Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham Is Now Making Movies

The hardcore frontman is teaming with a CBC producer to develop a TV and film slate