Author: Steve Owens

Today, The Last Dinner Party share their new single, “Big Dog,” a long-time staple of their live set and a fan favorite. Co-produced (the band’s first production credit) alongside Animesh Raval, “Big Dog” is a dark, forceful and almost PJ Harvey shaped three minutes of leftfield art-pop. A spoken word piece, “Come All You Beasts”, that the band regularly recite before performing the track live is also shared today. Georgia Davies of the band shares, “‘Come All You Beasts’ was written as a way to introduce the folkloric and storytelling elements of From the Pyre to “Big Dog”. The themes…

Bronx-born rapper, style icon, TV personality, actress, and new mom DreamDoll comes through with another hit on “Too Established / Maybelline,” a double single produced by Grammy-nominated Hitmaka and released via MNRK Music Group. Out now on all streaming platforms, the drop arrives alongside its official video premiere. “Too Established” shows DreamDoll at her most magnetic, moving through the beat with total command—yachts, jewelers, Prada, Balenciaga, a Rolex on her wrist, and zero apologies. She calls out pretenders, checks the men, and makes sure everyone knows exactly where she stands, each line delivered with the confidence of someone who’s never…

The Digital Deluxe Edition of PCD, titled PCD Forever, comes with eight fresh remixes. Highlights include a sleek tech house spin on “Beep” (feat. Will.i.am) from in-demand producer Devault (Tate McRae, Sabrina Claudio) and an energetic rework of “Don’t Cha” (feat. Busta Rhymes) by rising UK talent Charlotte Plank. The expanded tracklist also offers new versions of “Buttons” (feat. Snoop Dogg) with Jason Nevins and Gudfella, “I Don’t Need A Man” with Sim0ne, “Stickwitu” with J.Robb, and “Wait A Minute” with Mary Droppinz, plus the official drop of the viral “Don’t Cha” (Showmusik Remix), which blew up online after Nicole…

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Neil Diamond has just dropped Wild At Heart, the long-awaited third and final chapter in his celebrated collaboration with iconic producer Rick Rubin. Out now via Capitol/UMe, the album features ten previously unreleased tracks from the prolific sessions for Home Before Dark, Diamond’s first-ever #1 record. Buy Now https://amzn.to/4nq25EY Showcasing his trademark passionate vocals and sharp lyricism, Wild At Heart finds Diamond in a deeply reflective, creatively charged place. The songs are wrapped in urgent yet stripped-back arrangements, emphasizing the emotional clarity and intimacy that defined his work with Rubin. To mark the release, Diamond also…

Chicago’s own Taylor Bennett—artist, entrepreneur, and music exec—has dropped his new album, *Time After Youth (T.A.Y.)*, out everywhere today. Known for championing independence and ownership, he’s once again doing things his way, releasing the project through his own label, Tay Bennett Entertainment. The 10-track album finds Taylor at his most versatile, blending different styles of hip-hop into a sound that’s hard to pin down but still flows together seamlessly. *Time After Youth (T.A.Y.)* is streaming now on all platforms. Taylor Bennett’s evolution on Time After Youth mirrors the discipline and intentionality that define his life beyond music. Balancing artistry, management,…

A special moment in reggae history unfolded last Friday at the VP Records Retail Store as Ms. Pat Chin of VP Records was presented with the 2026 New York State Senate Empire Award by State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky of the 11th District. The honor recognized VP Records’ outstanding contributions to music, culture, and the Caribbean community, along with its lasting impact on New York State. For decades, Ms. Pat and the VP Records Music family have helped carry reggae and dancehall from Kingston’s sound systems to the global stage, preserving the heartbeat of Jamaican music one record at a…

Young Chris and MadeinTYO have returned with “Too Strong,” their latest single and official video featuring Freeway, released via MNRK Music Group. These two of Philadelphia’s most respected voices, shaped by the same streets and era, reunite on a track that perfectly reflects their roots. On “Too Strong,” Young Chris doesn’t hold back. One of the most technically gifted lyricists to come out of the State Property era, he moves through the beat, stacking football metaphors alongside street realities, hitting references to Saquon Barkley running through defenses, Pac-Man mode, and a pit bull off the leash, landing punchlines that hit…

The HBO Original documentary series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS continues with a new, 90-minute fifth episode, “The End of Wondering,” directed by Margaret Brown (“Descendant”) from A24 and Fruit Tree, debuting FRIDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and HBO Max. The first four episodes of the series are currently available to stream on HBO Max. Synopsis: Episode five, “The End of Wondering,” chronicles the months after the documentary series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS debuted in August 2025 when the Austin Police Department (APD) suddenly convenes a press conference to announce a break in the 34-year-old case only three…

Virginian band Turnover announces their new album, Down On Earth, out May 29th. The culmination of what has become the longest wait between albums in their careers, Turnover’s new full-length represents a decidedly different approach to making and releasing a record for a band that’s known to consistently pursue new spaces for their sound to evolve. Releasing Down On Earth independently, the band decided to mine their own history for a fresh perspective, enlisting their longtime front-of-house engineer Zac Montez to produce the album and capture the nuances of their beloved live show on record for the first time. Coinciding with the announcement,…

Dubbed by DownBeat magazine as “All Killer, No Filler,” Sonoma County’s premier summer music event, Healdsburg Jazz Festival (HJF), returns to the heart of Northern California’s internationally renowned wine country for its 28th annual festival from June 12-21, 2026, featuring many of today’s most celebrated jazz master’s alongside a new generation of artists shaping the future of the music. Held across Healdsburg’s most picturesque venues — from historic theaters and intimate jazz clubs to celebrated Sonoma wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant public plazas – the festival continues its tradition as one of the most beloved destination jazz events in the country. Over ten days, GRAMMY Award-winning…