Now Hear This: April 2026 New Music Highlights
Explore fresh sounds and emerging artists shaping today's vibrant music scene with our April 2026 picks. Every month, our Now Hear This column shines a spotlight on fresh tunes discovered... more »
Billy Corgan and Courtney Love Reunite for Candid Chat on ‘90s Gatekeepers and Indie Drama
Billy Corgan and Courtney Love open up about their past, the indie music scene’s harsh gatekeepers, and their complicated ties in this revealing interview. What happens when two iconic... more »
Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica, Police Report
Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, though he escaped without injury, police say. It’s not every day you hear about rock legends caught up in real-life... more »
Masters of the Artistry Review: Bop Alloy’s “Reliable” Flex Is Weirdly Bold
Bop Alloy’s Masters of the Artistry is grown-rapper hip-hop that refuses to surprise you—and that stubborn calm is kind of the point. Here’s the setup you can hear in the seams: Bop... more »
Sonos Play Review: Sound Quality Isn't the Only Magic Behind This Portable Speaker
Explore how Sonos Play blends smart design and versatility, creating a seamless music experience beyond just sound quality. Every home has that one gadget we once loved dearly — a fancy... more »
Biodegradable Noise-Cancelling Mycelium Earplugs Tackle Plastic Waste Crisis
Innovative mycelium earplugs offer a sustainable solution to decades of plastic pollution with natural noise-cancelling power. For over fifty years, the classic foam earplug has been our... more »
How Samsung’s Hearapy App Rescues Your Vestibular System Anywhere
Struggling with motion sickness? Samsung’s Hearapy app offers a digital fix for your vestibular troubles on the go. Ever wonder why some people get queasy riding in the backseat while others... more »
Sony’s Bravia Theatre Bars: Sound Systems That Rattle Even Grandma’s China
Experience immersive Dolby Atmos sound with Sony’s bold new Bravia Theatre Bars for stunning home audio performance. Have you ever heard a sound that made you glance around your empty room,... more »
British Hi-Fi Elegance in Your Living Room: Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Transforms Your TV Sound
Elevate your TV audio experience with the Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE, blending premium hi-fi sound and streaming versatility effortlessly. Ever noticed how even the fanciest TVs sometimes... more »
Hagler Hearns Album Review: Rap Training Camp, No Ring Girls Allowed
Hagler Hearns turns boxing history into a work ethic sermon—sometimes inspiring, sometimes suffocating. Here’s what Hagler Hearns is really doing. There are rap albums that use boxing... more »
Burning World Neurosis Review: A Surprise Return That Refuses to Behave
Burning World Neurosis hits like a sealed-note confession—eight songs, a new voice, and a band sounding weirdly reborn instead of politely “back.” Most album releases now feel like... more »
Dads at End Album Review: Sole Sounds Like He Finally Quit Arguing
Dads at End turns Sole’s theory-brain into parent-brain—still angry, less performative, and weirdly practical when it counts. Some albums feel like an artist showing you their new... more »
Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins to Headline Darker Waves Festival 2026
Experience Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins surf to darker waves at the 2026 Darker Waves Festival in California’s iconic Huntington Beach. When it comes to legendary voices carving the... more »
Death Cab for Cutie and Turnstile Lead Bumbershoot 2026 Lineup
Excitement builds as Death Cab for Cutie and Turnstile headline Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival, bringing an eclectic mix of artists to celebrate music and arts in 2026. If you’ve ever soaked... more »
Jewish Leadership Council and Campaign Against Anti-Semitism Criticize Wireless Festival for Booking Kanye West as Headliner
The Jewish Leadership Council and Campaign Against Anti-Semitism strongly oppose Wireless festival’s decision to book Kanye West amid his history of antisemitic remarks. The music... more »
Liz Lawrence Channels Grief Into New Album ‘Vespers’ with Heartfelt Single ‘Black Ulysses’
Liz Lawrence’s new album ‘Vespers’ explores deep grief and love after loss, expressed through the powerful new single ‘Black Ulysses’ and three other touching songs. When a beloved... more »
BBC Apologizes After Revealing Concerns Over Scott Mills' "Inappropriate Communications" Were Raised Last Year
The BBC admits it missed earlier warnings about Scott Mills, apologizing for handling concerns about inappropriate communications last year. It’s never easy when a familiar voice on... more »
Bang & Olufsen Celebrates 100 Years With Beolab 90 in Aluminum Pearls and Rosewood
Marking a century with the Beolab 90, Bang & Olufsen crafts striking speaker editions clad in rosewood slats and 1,800 aluminum spheres. When a speaker has already dazzled audiophiles... more »