Author: Matt Torres

Thierry & The Backyard Embassy share uplifting new song “Ciao”

Yesterday, Thierry & The Backyard Embassy released their new single, “Ciao,” marking the beginning of their collaboration with Roble Records. Blending Afro-fusion, reggae, and global sounds, the uplifting song invites reconnection through rhythm and shared humanity. Written and composed by Thierry Kiranga, the track transforms a simple word into a powerful, universal message. “Ciao is one…
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March 28, 2026
Japanese girl group HANA release pop bop “BAD GIRL”: Stream

Rising global Japanese girl group HANA has finally dropped their highly anticipated pop bop, “BAD GIRL,” which you may have heard in Apple’s “Group Selfie on iPhone 17 Pro” campaign. The song is out now with a performance video via No Label/Sony Music Japan. “BAD GIRL” expresses the universal desire to be loved and accepted. It’s a…
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March 27, 2026
FKA twigs debuts new music at sold-out MSG show

This past Saturday marked a career milestone for British singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actress FKA twigs, who performed to a sold-out stadium at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The feat follows her GRAMMY win for Best Dance/Electronic Album for her iconic 2025 album EUSEXUA. The artist performed songs from all albums and projects spanning her…
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March 23, 2026
Lollapalooza Just Dropped Its 2026 Lineup and We’re Losing It

Lollapalooza 2026 is on July 30 – August 2: Tickets It’s here. The lineup we’ve been refreshing our feeds for — and Lollapalooza 2026 did not come to play. The annual Chicago institution just unveiled its full bill for this summer’s four-day run at Grant Park, and it is stacked. Like, print the poster, frame…
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March 17, 2026
OSHEAGA 2026: Twenty One Pilots, Tate McRae, Lorde & more

OSHEAGA 2026 returns to Montréal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau from July 31 to August 2, led by Twenty One Pilots, Tate McRae, and Lorde. The festival’s 19th edition arrives as a full poster drop: 87 artists across multiple stages. Twenty One Pilots close out Friday, July 31, returning to OSHEAGA for the first time since 2015. Tate McRae will headline on…
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March 10, 2026
Bleachers announce U.S. tour, unveil song “dirty wedding dress”

Today, Bleachers release a rowdy new single “dirty wedding dress,” which will feature alongside the lead single “you and forever” on their upcoming fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes, set for release on Friday, May 22nd via Dirty Hit. The track arrives alongside news the band will be taking their incredible live show back on…
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March 10, 2026
2D0GS bringing new EP to Chicago’s Outset on March 14

2D0GS released their new EP ALL THE D0GS ARE BARKING via dh2 on Friday and it’s straight fire. The EP finds the Los Angeles-based production duo refining the unique blend of dance reverence and DIY house party first introduced on their 2024 self-titled debut EP, as evidenced by my favorite track on the EP, “BRUH”…
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March 9, 2026
Ayra Starr shares fiery new single, “Where Do We Go”: Listen

Get ready to have this one on repeat. Ayra Starr is back with a new single, “Where Do We Go” and it’s pure fiery magic. Her first song of the year, the Beninese-Nigerian Afrobeats artist turns the passion of a sneaky-link into an irresistible, emotional track. Released yesterday (3/6), “Where Do We Go” is produced by…
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March 7, 2026
Bad Gyal Drops ‘Más Cara,’ Her Most Ambitious Statement Yet

Más Cara is out now on Interscope/Universal Bad Gyal has never been interested in fitting neatly into anyone’s idea of what she should sound like, and Más Cara, her second studio album, makes that clearer than ever. Released today, the 19-track project is what she calls her “dream playlist,” a deeply personal body of work…
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March 5, 2026
Outside Lands Wows with 2026 Lineup

Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park on August 7–9 for its 18th year, bringing back the festival’s familiar mix of music, food, drink, art, and cannabis programming across the park. Festival founders Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly have unveiled the 2026 lineup, led by Charli xcx (making her Outside Lands debut), RÜFÜS DU…
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March 4, 2026