New Music: I Can Take The Sun Out Of The Sky

           

The incredibles Brigitte Calls Me Baby are sharing the video of their brand new single "I Can Take The Sun Out Of The Sky" taken off their second acclaimed studio album "Irreversible." Directed by Alec Basse, the video leans into a stylised, magazine-inspired concept—bringing the band's world to life through a nostalgic, print-era lens. "It's like a magazine where you can enter the world of the band," frontman Wes Leavins explained in a new Rolling Stone interview, hinting at a visual that doubles as a meta-commentary on the band's growing critical acclaim. The instantly gripping—balancing an open-road sense of freedom with an undercurrent of melancholic grandeur. Now this is one of the standout moments on Irreversible, a record that sees the band evolving into a more expansive, emotionally charged version of themselves.

New Music: House Of I

           

The Afghan Whigs have premiered the video for their new single, "House Of I." The black-and-white clip was filmed in Malibu, California, under Scott Marshall direction and features shots of people wearing skull masks skateboarding and surfing. There’s even a dog dressed as a skeleton. The song "House of I" dropped in March and marked the first new Afghan Whigs material in four years. The Afghan Whigs will launch a U.S. tour celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary April 25 in Woodstock, New York.

New Music: Vendetta

            

Temples have returned with their latest single  "Vendetta", offering another glimpse into their upcoming album "Bliss" set for release on the 26th June via V2 Records. With "Vendetta" sees the band pushing further into electronic territory while retaining the psych-rock foundations that have defined their sound. Built from two originally separate ideas, the track merges gritty guitar work with shimmering synths and a driving, club-ready rhythm. Frontman James Bagshaw describes the track as a collision of influences, blending elements reminiscent of Daft Punk and Avicii with the band's own sonic identity.

New Music: Gasoline Girls

           

Amos' new album In Times Of Dragons comes out in a couple of weeks, and after shared the early tracks "Stronger Together" and "Shush." She's got another one today Amos' florid, majestic new track "Gasoline Girls" hits right in that Tori Amos zone, as she meets a lesbian motorcycle gang while escaping her corrupt "lizard demon" billionaire husband.  . In a press release, Amos says, "This is a metaphor for many different transformations — from a teenage girl becoming a woman, to shifts in gender identity or fundamental belief systems, to the life changes that come with pregnancy, motherhood, and eventually menopause. The song explores the emotions that come with leaving one version of yourself behind and stepping into another.

News: Oasis, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Billy Idol, And Joy Division/New Order Among 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.

The list was revealed on Monday night in the US, during an airing of American Idol. To be eligible, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals.

Soft rocker Collins, who already is in the hall as a member of Genesis, has released hits including In the Air Tonight and One More Night, and has earned eight Grammys, including album of the year in 1985 for No Jacket Required.

Soul-jazz vocalist Sade, also nominated in 2024, is known for songs including Smooth Operator and The Sweetest Taboo. The Wu-Tang Clan have been hailed as rap innovators since their game-changing 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).Iron Maiden, nominated twice before, helped power the new wave of British heavy metal with albums such as The Number of the Beast. Vandross, who has sold more than 25m albums, and had the hits Here and Now and Any Love, died in 2005 and inspired Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s track Luther.

This year, the hall is embracing the sound of Manchester, inducting post-punk pioneers Joy Division and New Order – which share most of the same members – as well as Britpop’s recently reunited Oasis. Idol, also English, has brought a punky sneer to pop with songs like White Wedding and Rebel Yell. The induction will be held on 14 November at the Peacock theater in Los Angeles.

Our favourites nominees who missed out this year were INXS, & Jeff Buckley

In addition to the performer category, the Hall of Fame celebrates the contributions of inductees across three special categories: early influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award.

The early influence category this year will honour Queen Latifah, Cuban singer Celia Cruz, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, rapper MC Lyte and country rocker Gram Parsons. The musical excellence category will honour songwriter Linda Creed and producers Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin.

More than 50 years after his death, Ed Sullivan, the legendary host of the eponymous TV show, will enter the Hall of Fame with the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award: a recognition of the Sunday night show that became a launchpad for so many musical icons of the 1950s and 1960s, and helped break down racial barriers in American entertainment.

New Music: Joy

           

The LA-based band Dogstar (guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves) share their new single “Joy,” the latest song off their forthcoming 4th studio album All In Now About the track single: "Where does 'Joy' begin? It begins with ethereal, dreamy reverb guitar that sets a tone. I bought a new guitar – a vintage Gibson ES335 Hollow Body that I brought in. It gave us some new tones to explore and opened a new avenue for us to explore," Domrose shares. The band also shares their new music video, directed by Carlos Garcia Medina, for “Joy.” The new song follows the album’s first single and music video for “All In Now.”

New Music: Happy New Tears

           

Sire Records release "Happy New Tears" by Morrissey. The song will be available as a digital download. On May 22, Sire Records will globally release a Deluxe 12-inch vinyl disc of Notre-Dame, from the album Make-up is a Lie. The 12-inch will include both Hello Hell and Happy New Tears available for the first time on vinyl. Also, the disc will include a previously unreleased orchestrated version of Notre-Dame, with all strings recorded in Paris. The 12-inch is pressed on colored vinyl. The Notre-Dame live shot by Dave Mushegian. Apparently the shot was taken at Lucca, in Italia, 2025. Additional photographs by Ryan Lowry.

New Music: Raindrops

           

Rick Astley shares the new single "Raindrops" on time when it comes as his huge UK and Ireland headline arena tour gets underway in Glasgow tonight. Good vibes all the time to describe Rick's joyous, hit-packed live show and that feeling pulsates throughout "Raindrops". It is punchy, anthemic pop-rock with an exhilaratingly soulful hook that makes a passionate plea to be given another chance. In the process, it also encourages us to keep the faith that good times will soon follow bad. The track was written solely by Rick Astley. It was produced by his long-term friend, the two-time Grammy. Rick says about the single: “‘Raindrops’ is about letting the person you love the most down. They’ve seen your worst and you want to know is this the end, you can feel the ‘Raindrops’ falling and know the pain you’ve caused but you’re asking for one more chance. Let the healing begin and let’s try again.

New Music: Going Shopping

           

After teasing the release of their long-overdue seventh record Reality Awaits earlier this week, The Strokes have shared the album's first single, "Going Shopping". Musically, it's pretty much what you would expect from The Strokes, with catchy hooks and playful percussion. The main point of difference is the use of auto-tune, with Julian Casablancas’ familiar twang featuring added robot distortion. Reality Awaits is The Strokes’ first long player since 2020’s The New Abnormal. Rick Rubin was tapped to produce, with the album dropping Friday 26 June via Cult Records/RCA Records.

 

Rocktrospectiva: The Groundbreaking "Jessico" Turns 25 Años

 

Released on 9 April 9, 2001, "Jessico" was the sixth studio album by the Argentinian band Babasónicos. The album propelled the band onto the list of Argentina's most important groups, at a time when the country was experiencing the infamous crisis of December 2001. Four singles were released from the album: "El Loco," "Rubí," "Los Calientes," and "Fizz." 

 

To understand the context of the album's release, 2001 was a chaotic year for Argentina, as the country was going through an economic and political crisis, leading many Argentinian citizens to emigrate to other parts of the world. On this album, the band showcased an innovative, fresh, and trendy sound, which, interestingly, remains a benchmark for Ibero-American rock to this day. It is said that their departure from Sony at that time and the loss of a member motivated them to create something great. The band had just released "Miami," the album that marked the end of their contract with Sony. 

 

Now this wasn't just another album; it was clearly intended to be, in its own unique way, the pop album that would cement their success. It offered a varied and playful sound, with hints of sensuality and a certain modern sensibility. Although somewhat disorganized, with too much irony and information overload (elaborate orchestrations coexisting with samples, rancheras, instrumental passages, and ballads), it was difficult for the general public to digest it according to the band's expectations, and this is what would ultimately define the album. With "Jessico," they had it all: a danceable, joyful, edgy, and sensual album. "Jessico" ushered in a new era and revolutionized the Argentine pop scene in a powerful and spectacular way. The band, then formed by Adrián Dárgelos, Gabo Manelli, Diego “Uma” Rodriguez, Diego “Uma-T” Tuñón, Diego “Panza” Castellano, and Mariano Roger, was about to make a breakthrough. 

 

From the very beginning, its quality was evident, starting with the opener, the magical and unusual "Los Calientes," a mellow rock track enveloping playful lyrics that put them back at their peak and which would become the fourth official single. Next came the playful and somewhat DEVO-esque "Fizz," followed by the odd track—perhaps due to the fish video featuring "Delectrico"—which would be the third single from the set. The album showcased their essence more than ever; the drums sounded better than ever, seasoning the rhythm and shaping the central sonic concept. Furthermore, Dárgelos' lyrics were better than ever, focused on seduction, hedonistic characters, and suggestive body language. Of course, special mention must be made of the bizarre and brilliant "El Loco," the album's first official single, which is probably the song that best reflects this spirit, introducing the sound of the koto to all Argentine radio stations. A strange ballad of metaphysical helplessness that positioned them at the top with both the public and critics. Also worth mentioning is the sensual "Rubí," which released two videos featuring a girl and a boy pleasuring themselves, as well as other tracks like "La Fox," "Tóxica," and "Atomicum," which gave flavor and vibrancy to an album that became a reflection of an era and which, 25 years later, is still widely discussed. 

 

The album undoubtedly stands out as the defining moment that separates two distinct periods for the band, both in terms of continuity and creation. It demonstrates their awareness of what was happening and how they used it to their advantage to create this masterpiece. This is why it was ranked as one of the best not only in the Argentinian scene but also across much of Latin America. Its reception was excellent, both from critics and listeners who continue to love it to this day.

 

Jessico Track List: 

 

1. Los Calientes

2. Fizz

3. Deléctrico

4. Soy Rock

5. Pendejo

6. El Loco

7. La Fox

8. Tóxima

9. Yoli

10. Rubí

11. Camarín 

12. Atomicum