The best songs of the week include new tracks from Dry Cleaning, Disclosure, bbymutha, Greg Mendez, and more.

Cardi B and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a video promoting his free childcare initiative, in which the rapper agreed to judge a jingle competition.

Bleachers have released their new song, "the van," as the latest preview of their upcoming album, everyone for ten minutes, out May 22nd.

The secret twist of the Zendaya/Robert Pattinson romantic dramedy is a bit of a letdown.

Monolord delivery a punchy, heavier and atmosphere-rich doom metal banger with "You Bastard." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

Here's what to expect from the upcoming movie co-written by the Late Show host/Tolkien superfan.

U2 have released a new six-song EP called Easter Lily, their second new EP in as many months following their Days of Ash EP.

Robber Robber break down their new album Two Wheels Move the Soul track by track in this exclusive interview.

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks was no joke during her April Fool's Day DJ set at San Diego's Part Time Lover, spinning "shoe pop dream gaze" vinyl.

Jack Black has heard the Jack Gray nickname combining himself and occasional collaborator Jack White, and he is not impressed.

Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen Rick Rolled an audience at an April Fool's Day concert after teasing that he might play a Van Halen song.

Scarlett Johansson has revealed her first concert was Cypress Hill, recalling she received quite the contact high at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom.

Afroman has announced his new album, Freedom of Speech, following his legal victory over Ohio's Adams County Sheriff’s Department. It's out April 20th.

Kanye West’s post-apology run underscores how quickly controversy can be absorbed and monetized.

A woman in her 40s has been charged with harassment for allegedly stalking Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge.

Folk legend Paul Simon was a guest on Thursday's Late Show, performing "Something So Right" and talking with Stephen Colbert about his upcoming tour.

Jack White has unleashed a new two-song single ahead of his musical guest slot on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

Metallic punk band Poison Ruin have unleashed their new album Hymns from the Hills. Singer-guitarist Mac Kennedy offers an exclusive track-by-track breakdown.

Post-grunge band Bush recently played NPR's Tiny Concert Desk series, performing rearrangements of their material that pivoted toward the atmospheric.

Courtney Love has described her experience being "trafficked" by the Yakuza as a teenager and forced to strip in Japan as a "delightful" time.

Bo Lueders, co-founding guitarist of Harm's Way and co-host of hardcore podcast HardLore, has passed away at the age of 38.

Darrin Henson claims he owns the copyright for his choreography, which won an MTV Music Video Award.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty has been arrested and charged with robbing and kidnapping his former label boss, Gucci Mane.

Mirman should leave the hospital in a few days, according to comedian Jesse Thorn.

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert allegedly attempted to run over singer Brendan Yates' 79-year-old father with a car.

Fcukers, the New York electronic duo, unpack their Kenneth Blume-produced debut album Ö in this CoSign interview.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, out June 12th via Geffen Records.

James Cody Lollar, the dark-synthwave artist known as GOST, has passed away. The sad news was posted on the musician's social pages.

of Montreal's astounding 20th studio album is both a breakup record and an "account of personal rebirth" for mastermind Kevin Barnes.

Courtney Love is urging Dave Grohl to "just say we're cool" so his "straight white male" fans stop "bothering" her.

Peter Gabriel has celebrated the arrival of the Pink Moon and spring’s first bloom with the release of his new single, "Till Your Mind Is Shining."

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested on a charge of second degree attempted murder, according to arrest records in Montgomery County, Maryland.

The Governor of New Hampshire was amongst the bystanders who pulled the comedian to safety.

Better Than Ezra have launched a contest for fans to write the band's next song with AI using Soundbreak, a platform co-founded by frontman Kevin Griffin.

Courtney Love was the latest guest on Billy Corgan's The Magnificent Others podcast, and one of the conversations involved some harsh words about Kim Gordon.

Flea says the new documentary about late Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Hillel Slovak "filled my heart right to the top."

Megan Thee Stallion has been discharged from the hospital after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.

Sturgill Simpson has announced his 2026 North American "Mutiny for the Masses Tour" as Johnny Blue Skies in support of Mutiny After Midnight.

Shakira has announced a limited US leg of her 2026 "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour," stopping in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, and New York.

Metallic hardcore legends Converge have announced the release of their second album of 2026, Hum of Hurt, and have released the title track as its first single.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band opened their 2026 tour in Minneapolis, featuring Tom Morello and calls for hope in the face of dark times.

Weezer have revealed "Shine Again," the band's first new song since 2022 and the lead single to their still-unannounced 16th album.

Ghostbusters in Concert features an orchestra performing live to picture for the entirety of the 1984 classic. A new tour spans September and October.

$uicideboy$ have announced their 33-date 2026 "Grey Day Tour" with support from Destroy Lonely, Shoreline Mafia, Shakewell, DRAIN, Black Kray and $lim Gucci.

US District Judge Randolph Moss has partially blocked Trump's 2025 executive order stripping federal funding from NPR and PBS.

California's Darker Waves festival has revealed their 2026 lineup, with Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins set to headline the one-day event.

The US Army has suspended the aircrew that flew two helicopters by Kid Rock's Nashville home and hovered near the residence as the musician saluted them.

The movie, out May 29th, also stars Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.