Pop, Urban, and Indie Sounds

August 1, 2026 · 3 min read

5 Death Metal Bands Who Peaked on Their Last Album

For some legendary death metal acts, the final chapter of their discography proved to be their absolute masterpiece.

Indie

July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Billy Strings Shares Tragic New Story-Song “Mill Town Flood”

Bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings returns with a poignant new track, “Mill Town Flood,” ahead of his upcoming album, So Much For Goodbyes.

Pop

July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Peace Test Announce New Album ‘Repercussion’, Share Lead Single

Providence hardcore outfit Peace Test returns with their sophomore album, Repercussion, featuring the blistering new single 'Total Power.'

Pop

July 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Greta Van Fleet Announce 4th Album ‘Palace of the People’ and New Single

Greta Van Fleet have officially announced their fourth studio album, 'Palace of the People,' accompanied by the release of their latest single, 'Saw You Stand.'

Indie

July 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Howard Benson on the Art of the Smash: Lessons From a Rock Legend

Legendary producer Howard Benson reflects on his career, from identifying star power in My Chemical Romance to his modern approach with Judge & Jury Records.

Indie

5 Death Metal Bands Who Peaked on Their Last Album

Billy Strings Shares Tragic New Story-Song “Mill Town Flood”

Peace Test Announce New Album ‘Repercussion’, Share Lead Single

Greta Van Fleet Announce 4th Album ‘Palace of the People’ and New Single

Howard Benson on the Art of the Smash: Lessons From a Rock Legend

Rachel Chinouriri Announces New Album ‘I think I spoke too soon’

Sour Widows Announce New Album ‘Sigil’ and Share Lead Single

The Best Metal Album and Song of Each Year of the 1980s

Richard Thompson Announces New Album ‘Hippies, Thugs And Heroes’

Ranking the Follow-Ups of Best-Selling 1980s Rock Albums

Charli XCX Expands ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Universe with New Content

The Most Progressive Song By 5 Non-Prog Rock Bands

Neurosis Debut New Vocalist Aaron Turner at Fire In The Mountains

Avenged Sevenfold Go Undercover + Play New EP at 2026 North American Tour Kickoff

The 25 Best Rock + Metal Collaborations of the 1990s + 2000s

Daphni Returns With Surprise New EP ‘hav u a sec’

U2 and Martin Garrix Collaborate on New Single “Fireflies”

Indie

5 Death Metal Bands Who Peaked on Their Last Album

Greta Van Fleet Announce 4th Album ‘Palace of the People’ and New Single

Howard Benson on the Art of the Smash: Lessons From a Rock Legend

The Best Metal Album and Song of Each Year of the 1980s

Ranking the Follow-Ups of Best-Selling 1980s Rock Albums

The Most Progressive Song By 5 Non-Prog Rock Bands

Avenged Sevenfold Go Undercover + Play New EP at 2026 North American Tour Kickoff

The 25 Best Rock + Metal Collaborations of the 1990s + 2000s

Avenged Sevenfold Surprise Fans With New ‘STATICA’ EP

The Best Hair Metal Song of Every Year From 1981-1991

Urban

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’

Ohio Artist yvngxn!Que Announces Raw New EP for July 2026

Webb G Puts the Pedal Down on ‘Pimp Harder’

Samara Cyn and DJ Premier Reimagine ‘Can I Kick It?’ for MLS

Rising from the South Side: A Conversation with Chicago’s TKTAY

Pop

Billy Strings Shares Tragic New Story-Song “Mill Town Flood”

Peace Test Announce New Album ‘Repercussion’, Share Lead Single

Rachel Chinouriri Announces New Album ‘I think I spoke too soon’

Sour Widows Announce New Album ‘Sigil’ and Share Lead Single

Richard Thompson Announces New Album ‘Hippies, Thugs And Heroes’

Charli XCX Expands ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Universe with New Content

Neurosis Debut New Vocalist Aaron Turner at Fire In The Mountains

Daphni Returns With Surprise New EP ‘hav u a sec’

U2 and Martin Garrix Collaborate on New Single “Fireflies”

Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album ‘Do Not Dare To Dream’