Consequence

Our favorite songs of the week include new releases from Dry Cleaning, Disclosure, bbymutha, and more.

Cardi B is lending her support to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2-K childcare program, helping judge a contest for the initiative’s official jingle.

Bleachers lean into nostalgia on their new single, “the van.”

A24’s The Drama teases chaos and builds intrigue, but never quite delivers on its promise.

Swedish doom titans Monolord's “You Bastard” is a heavyweight, fuzz-soaked anthem that balances punishing riffs with soaring vocals.

With Stephen Colbert at the helm, Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past will bring a true Tolkien fan’s perspective to Middle-earth.

U2 have released a new six-song EP, Easter Lily, described as “a much more reflective set of songs emerging from a more personal, private place that some may retreat to in such times – exploring themes of friendship, loss, hope, and ultimately, renewal.”

Burlington indie rockers Robber Robber push their sound into stranger, sharper territory on Two Wheels Move the Soul, one of the most impressive indie albums of the year so far.

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks played a four-hour DJ set, spinning indie, shoegaze, dream pop records including Chromatics, Sky Ferreira, St. Vincent, Broken Bells, Beach House, Warpaint, Cocteau Twins, Mitski, Lana Del Rey, Spiritualized, and more.

Jack Black has heard the "Jack Gray" nickname for himself and Jack White and has an alternate suggestion: "Jack Zebra."

Wolfgang Van Halen executed a live Rick Rolll -- music video and all.

Scarlett Johansson says Cypress Hill was her first concert: "I'm still buzzing from it, man. I am." "I remember they rolled this huge blunt that was like this big. It was like the size of a Blimpie sub. And they smoked it on stage, all the members of the band, and then they passed it around."

Afroman has announced a new album, Freedom of Speech, which is (of course) dropping on 4/20, along with a North American tour.

By once again platforming Kanye West, promoters, fans, venues, and media outlets have exposed an uncomfortable truth: for a sizable swath of the industry, a one-page ad in The Wall Street Journal was all it took to absolve him of his past sins.

A woman in her 40s has been charged with harassment after allegedly stalking Ghost frontman Tobias Forge.

Paul Simon made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday, performing a moving rendition of "Something So Right."

Jack White has unleashed a new two-song single called "G.O.D. and The Broken Ribs" / "Derecho Demonico" ahead of his musical guest slot on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

On their new album, Hymns from the Hills, Poison Ruin sharpen their sound into a haunting, heavy blend of punk fury and eerie, melodic depth.

Bush reimagined their classics on NPR’s Tiny Desk.

Local 802 and Local 47 of the American Federation of Musicians have released a statement in response to Donald Trump's attack on union member Bruce Springsteen.

Courtney Love has opened up about being “trafficked” by the Yakuza when she was a teenager and being forced to strip, saying that it actually was a “really good” experience. “Getting trafficked by the Yakuza to Japan? Delightful. I’m not even kidding.”

Bo Lueders, co-founding guitarist of Harm’s Way and co-host of the HardLore podcast, has passed away at the age 38.

Darrin Henson, the creator of the iconic *NSYNC “Bye Bye Bye” dance routine, has a score to settle with Sony Music: the choreographer is suing the label for allowing his work to be performed without his approval in projects including the movie Deadpool & Wolverine and the video game Fortnite.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty has been arrested, charged with allegedly robbing and kidnapping his former label boss, Gucci Mane.

Bob’s Burgers voice actor Eugene Mirman is “recovering well, alert and joking” after surviving a fiery car crash on Wednesday.

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is facing second-degree attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to run over frontman Brendan Yates’ 79-year-old father.

Meet our lastest CoSign: Fcukers 🪩 On their debut album Ö, the New York duo deliver a genre-defying mix of euphoric dance, Y2K nostalgia, and raw songwriting.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, set for release on June 12th.

James Cody Lollar, the dark-synthwave artist known as GOST, has died at the age of 46.

of Montreal have announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, arriving in June via Polyvinyl Record Co. Listen to the first single, “When.”

Courtney Love is urging Dave Grohl to "just say we're cool" so his "straight white male" fans stop "bothering" her.

Peter Gabriel has unveiled his new song “Till Your Mind Is Shining.” The latest single from his upcoming album, o/i, arrives alongside the Pink Moon, which coincides with spring’s first bloom.

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested on a charge of second degree attempted murder, according to arrest records in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Eugene Mirman, voice of Gene on Bob’s Burgers, was hospitalized with serious injuries following a life-threatening car crash on Tuesday.

Alt-rock veterans Better Than Ezra have launched an AI songwriting contest inviting fans to write the band’s next single.

Courtney Love told Billy Corgan that Kim Gordon was “really horrible in the ’90s” and inspired a lyric on Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” “‘Hey, wait, I got a new complaint Forever in debt to your priceless advice’ … that’s about Kim. That’s literally about Kim. He was so mad at her.”

Though he initially distanced himself from the project, Flea has now come to embrace Netflix’s documentary about Hillel Slovak. “I’m so grateful it exists, and that more people will know how much he meant and continues to mean to us as a friend and bandmate.”

Megan Thee Stallion has been discharged from the hospital after falling ill during her Moulin Rouge! The Musical performance and is expected to return to the stage on Thursday.

Sturgill Simpson has announced a North American tour as Johnny Blue Skies. The 29-date “Mutiny for the Masses Tour” kicks off in September.

2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Shakira has announced new US tour dates taking place beginning in June.

Converge have announced Hum of Hurt, their second full-length album of the year, set for release in June. Listen to the gripping title track.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their "Land of Hope and Dreams US Tour" in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, declaring "We are here in celebration and defense of our American ideals, our democracy, our Constitution, and our sacred American promise."

Weezer have returned with “Shine Again,” their first new song since 2022.

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters in Concert will bring the classic film to life with a full orchestra performing the score live onstage.

Hip-hop duo $uicideboy$ have announced a 33-date North American tour with support from Destroy Lonely, Shoreline Mafia, Shakewell, DRAIN, and more.

A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order ending federal funding for NPR and PBS, ruling that targeting the organizations over editorial viewpoints was “unlawful and unenforceable.”

Madonna, Pedro Pascal, Ms. Rachel, Javier Bardem, Raffi, Brandi Carlile, Keke Palmer, and Jane Fonda are among the signatories of a new open letter calling for the immediate shutdown of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas, where ICE has detained children and their families.

Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins will headline the 2026 Darker Waves Festival. The lineup also boasts Manic Street Preachers, Buzzcocks, Bad Religion, Gary Numan, EMF, Circle Jerks, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Spacehog, The Damned, and mor

The US Army has suspended the the aircrew who flew military helicopters by Kid Rock's Nashville house over the weekend.

The first trailer for A24’s Backrooms plunges viewers into a nightmarish maze of endless, eerie rooms.