PULSE: Music News

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose

Australian authorities are looking into the Orange Is the New Black actor’s claim of a nightclub incident in 2010

Watch Monaleo Channel Her Inner Barbie in “Crossroads Freestyle”

The 24-year-old rapper released her second album, Who Did the Body, last year

Madonna Announces New Album Confessions II

The sequel to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor is out July 3

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know

See when Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and the Strokes—plus new addition Kacey Musgraves—return to the Indio stages

Watch Hayley Williams and Jeff Tweedy Cover Unknown Mortal Orchestra on Colbert

The Wilco frontman and Paramore singer performed the band’s 2010 track, “Ffunny Ffrends.”

Waxahatchee Covers This Is Lorelei’s “Where’s Your Love Now”

“I think Nate is one of the best songwriters of this moment,” Katie Crutchfield says

Joy Division, Oasis, and Wu-Tang Clan Inducted Into Rock Hall’s Class of 2026

Phil Collins, Sade, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross also made the cut

Truck Violence Sign to the Flenser for New Album

The Montreal post-hardcore band also shared the single “New Jesus” today

Primal Scream to Play Xtrmntr in Full on UK Tour

Bobby Gillespie & co. will celebrate their 2000 album at a handful of dates in September

Hudson Williams and Alysa Liu are Bathing Beauties in Laufey’s “Madwoman” Video

The ’60s-throwback clip also stars The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Lola Tung and Katseye member Megan Skiendiel

Watch Travis Barker Drum for Clipse at Coachella 2026

He assisted on four of the duo’s songs, including “Chains & Whips”

Asha Bhosle, Beloved Indian Singer, Dies at 92

Thousands gathered for the world-renowned singer and Bollywood giant’s funeral in Mumbai

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja Arrested at Palestine Action Protest

“Of course, everyone knows this is total madness,” Del Naja wrote in a statement, “and yet, somehow it continues”

Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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

The Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan

With support from Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Alex Cameron, and more

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

The two sang “Harvest Sky” from last year’s Choke Enough

Watch Karol G Headline the Last Night of Coachella 2026

The Colombian superstar became the first Latina to headline the festival in its 25-year history

Britney Spears Enters Rehab Voluntarily After D.U.I. Arrest

The pop star is scheduled to appear in court on May 4

Watch Sabrina Carpenter Headline the First Night of Coachella 2026

The Man’s Best Friend singer recruited Susan Sarandon and Sam Elliott for her desert set

Watch Justin Bieber Headline Coachella 2026

This is the SWAG artist’s first dedicated billing at the festival

Watch Geese Cover Justin Bieber’s “Baby” at Coachella 2026

It was the band’s first time playing the festival

Watch Slayyyter Tear Up Her First Coachella Performance

The Wor$t Girl in America played her new album for a massive Mojave Stage crowd on Friday

Watch Dijon Bring Out Mk.gee at Coachella 2026

The Baby artist made his festival debut at the Outdoor Stage on Friday

Watch Brendan Yates’ Dad Introduce Turnstile at Coachella 2026

“We love you and Turnstile loves you”

Watch Bruce Springsteen Cover “Purple Rain” in High-Def

The Boss, the E Street Band, and guest Tom Morello saluted Prince at their Minneapolis tour opener last week

Gucci Mane Unleashes Diss Track After Alleged Kidnapping by Pooh Shiesty

“After all that, boy, you still signed to me,” he raps on “Crash Dummy”

Listen to Alabama Shakes’ New Protest Song “American Dream”

Brittany Howard’s lyrics reference gun violence, abortion rights, and Donald Trump’s White House renovations

Pitchfork and GQ Senior Designer Chris Panicker Wins 2026 ASME Next Award

An award given by the American Society of Magazine Editors to honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists

The Rolling Stones Prepping New Album

The Hackney Diamonds follow-up is due in July, led by a single called “Rough and Twisted”