- January 23, 2026
Steven Drozd Says Flaming Lips Exit Followed His Decision to Stop Touring
Steven Drozd, the former co-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of the Flaming Lips, has given his first interview on his sudden exit from the band. He told
Gelli Haha Announces North American Headlining Tour
Gelli Haha is hitting the road. The Los Angeles-based artist will play her first run of North American headlining shows in support of her 2025
Charli XCX Releases New Song “Wall of Sound”
Charli XCX has shared a new song from Wuthering Heights, her soundtrack and accompaniment to the Emerald Fennel movie of the same name. Listen to
Elucid Announces New Album I Guess U Had to Be There
Elucid has revealed his next solo project. The Sebb Bash-produced I Guess U Had to Be There—out March 13 via Rhymesayers and Secretly Distribution—is the
Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dies at 78
Weir Family Statement: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously
ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify
Recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer running on Spotify, the streaming service has confirmed. Variety was the first outlet
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is
Jill Scott Announces First Album in 11 Years
After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited
Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French icon who glamorously embodied the postwar pop zeitgeist, has died. Her animal rights foundation announced the news in a statement sent
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, the Cure’s longtime guitarist and keyboardist, has died following an undisclosed illness. He was 65. In a statement posted to their website, the