Pop, Urban, and Indie Sounds

September 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Jan St. Werner Announces Collaborative EP ‘Squares Will Fall’

Electronic pioneer Jan St. Werner returns with a star-studded new EP, 'Squares Will Fall,' featuring contributions from Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens.

Pop

September 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Rock + Metal Bands That Released Albums 40 Years Apart

Exploring the rare longevity of legendary rock and metal acts that have managed to release studio albums spanning four decades or more.

Indie

September 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Breaking Benjamin Kick Off Fall 2026 Tour: Setlist and Highlights

Breaking Benjamin has officially launched their highly anticipated Fall 2026 North American tour, bringing a high-energy setlist to fans across the country.

Indie

September 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Rubber Band Gun Returns With Surprise Album ‘Bloodwork’

Philadelphia-based project Rubber Band Gun has released a surprise new album, Bloodwork, featuring contributions from the Historic New Jersey collective.

Pop

September 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Font Announce New Album ‘American Bully XL’ and Share Lead Single “Texas”

Austin-based band Font returns with their latest project, American Bully XL, previewed by the evocative new single "Texas."

Pop

Jan St. Werner Announces Collaborative EP ‘Squares Will Fall’

Rock + Metal Bands That Released Albums 40 Years Apart

Breaking Benjamin Kick Off Fall 2026 Tour: Setlist and Highlights

Rubber Band Gun Returns With Surprise Album ‘Bloodwork’

Font Announce New Album ‘American Bully XL’ and Share Lead Single “Texas”

The Warning to Headline International NFL Halftime Show in Mexico City

A Look Back at Iconic Rock and Metal Albums Released in September

The Best Physical Media Releases Of August 2026

Told Slant Shares Heart-Wrenching New Single “Sailor”

David Fair, Co-Founder of Half Japanese, Has Died

Mastodon Drummer Brann Dailor Recalls $800 Phone Bill Over ‘River’s Edge’ Quotes

Iron Maiden Finally Bring ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour to North America

The Olivia Tremor Control Return with ‘Advice From The Oceans’

Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore Announce New Film Score: Hear Three Songs

Goodwill Launches ‘Rewind’: A New Concept for Vinyl Enthusiasts

Andrew W.K. Returns With Surprise Jazz Album ‘Temptation To Exist’

9 Stripped-Down Grunge Songs That Still Go Hard

Indie

Rock + Metal Bands That Released Albums 40 Years Apart

Breaking Benjamin Kick Off Fall 2026 Tour: Setlist and Highlights

A Look Back at Iconic Rock and Metal Albums Released in September

The Warning to Headline International NFL Halftime Show in Mexico City

Mastodon Drummer Brann Dailor Recalls $800 Phone Bill Over ‘River’s Edge’ Quotes

The Best Physical Media Releases Of August 2026

Iron Maiden Finally Bring ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour to North America

9 Stripped-Down Grunge Songs That Still Go Hard

Goodwill Launches ‘Rewind’: A New Concept for Vinyl Enthusiasts

Maynard James Keenan Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery

Urban

Datkid Reunites With Illinformed for New Visuals ‘Smoked Out’

Leccentric Brings the Energy on “Bad Bitch”

Grey Aylen Embraces Ambition on New Single ‘GODSPEED’

Riviir’s Debut EP ‘Stay Down (Turn on You)’ Links Harlem Roots to Global Truths

Lifers Group: A Raw Look at the Reality of Incarceration

Wakko the Kidd and Insane Clown Posse Unleash ‘Bizerker 187’

Cowboy Drip: Nik Xandir Wolf on Genre-Bending, Collaboration, and Staying Authentic

Lil Cas Takes It Anywhere on Single Off Silent Echoes

Ramson Badbonez and Illinformed Unite for ‘Animos City’

Xxavier33x Shares Raw Emotion on New Single ‘Set Me Free’

Pop

Jan St. Werner Announces Collaborative EP ‘Squares Will Fall’

Rubber Band Gun Returns With Surprise Album ‘Bloodwork’

Font Announce New Album ‘American Bully XL’ and Share Lead Single “Texas”

Told Slant Shares Heart-Wrenching New Single “Sailor”

David Fair, Co-Founder of Half Japanese, Has Died

The Olivia Tremor Control Return with ‘Advice From The Oceans’

Andrew W.K. Returns With Surprise Jazz Album ‘Temptation To Exist’

Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore Announce New Film Score: Hear Three Songs

Kate Bollinger Announces New EP ‘Shop Girl’, Shares Title Track

Joe Glass Shares New Acoustic Track “It’s No Wonder”