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Julia Jacklin Signs to 4AD, Lines Up 2026 and 2027 Tour Dates

The Australian artist will play shows across North America this fall, then head to Europe and the UK in February of next year

The Avalanches and Jamie xx Reunite for “Every Single Weekend”

Watch a model screen test for a spoof soft-drink ad in Jonathan Zawada’s accompanying video

Watch Justin Long Dig His Own Grave in Ariana Grande’s New Video

The singer plays a revenge-seeking ghost in the “Hate That I Made You Love Me” short

Ravyn Lenae, the Durutti Column, Tezzus, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

Kelela Lines Up North America and Europe Tour

She also shared “Point Blank,” her latest New Avatar single

Charli XCX Announces New Album Music, Fashion, Film

With a cover featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese

Phoebe Bridgers to Play Surprise Madison Square Garden Show

The songwriter continues her run of pop-up performances on June 4

Boards of Canada Soundtrack Backrooms End Credits

A song from their new album, Inferno, plays at the end of the A24 horror film

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi Over Tour Removal

She claims he caused Live Nation to breach the contract, in which she was owed nearly $3 million

DMX Gets His Own Street in Yonkers

The corner of School Street and Brooke Street will be renamed “Earl DMX Simmons Way” in honor of the late rapper

Highlife and Gang Gang Dance’s Doug Shaw Dies at 43

The veteran New York musician died this week following a stroke

Here’s What Went Down at Jay-Z’s Headlining Roots Picnic Show

From a diss-laden freestyle to a State Property reunion, the rapper lit up his first top-billed solo performance in over five years

DJ Screw’s Catalog Is Coming to Streaming for the First Time

The late DJ’s mixtapes will be uploaded weekly until the end of June

Gold Panda Readies New Album Ton Up

Derwin Dicker’s follow-up to 2023’s The Work arrives next month

Nevada City Declares May 27 Joanna Newsom Day

Watch Newsom’s 15-minute speech filled with memories of her hometown

Watch Big Thief Debut Three Songs in an Irish Field

The trio performed new songs “Carry,” “Forgive the Dream,” and “Space and Time” during an acoustic performance for Belgium’s Radio 1

10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Iceage, Kurt Vile, and More

Stream new releases from Iceage, Kurt Vile, Boards of Canada, Paul McCartney, and Feeble Little Horse

Syd Announces First Album in Four Years

Beard is out July 17

Chief Keef and Katy Perry Work It Out on the Remix

An infamous online beef comes to a close on a new version of Perry’s 2013 song “Legendary Lovers”

Listen to Ariana Grande’s New Song “Hate That I Made You Love Me”

Petal arrives July 31

Blood Orange Samples Sky Ferreira on New Song

“Essex_Honey.mp3” is Dev Hynes’ first release of 2026

Man Convicted in Terror Plot Against Vienna Taylor Swift Concert

The 21-year-old defendant has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his alleged role in a planned attack on a 2024 Eras Tour show in the Austrian capital

Independent Music Platform Nina Protocol to Shut Down

The streaming service and marketplace will go “fully offline” by July 15

Ezra Collective Shares New Song, Details New Album and Tour

Here Because Of Hope is out on September 18

4AD Debuts World Cup-Themed Cocteau Twins Jersey

The label’s capsule collection also includes merch inspired by Bish Bosch, Colourbox, and Air Miami

Bikini Kill, Los Thuthanaka, Smerz Set for Levitation 2026

American Football, Peter Hook, and Angine de Poitrine are also headed to the Austin event

Ravyn Lenae Reveals New Album Blue Island

Her third LP drops August 7 via Atlantic

Alanis Morissette, Morrissey, Tool to Headline Riot Fest 2026

Patti Smith & Her Band, Iggy Pop, Nas, Pup, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, and more are also performing

Chanel Beads Plots Tour and Shares New Song

Shane Lavers’ fall itinerary comes with a video for “Dust in the Wind”