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At an expansive 80 minutes, With Heaven on Top unfolds as a musical odyssey: from Kansas City to Chicago, Colorado to California, bull-riding in Oklahoma to running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Sometimes Bryan's nervous mind leaps between locations in a single breath. In "Skin," he sings, "Are you walking 'round Tribeca with him?/ Can you still feel that Wisconsin wind from that late October?" His mind stays restless, even on the rare occasions that his body holds still.

Today marks a defining moment for the rising star, singer-songwriter, and performance artist Molly Mogul as she unveils her new single "Run," offering a tantalising taste of her forthcoming debut album set to drop this spring. This track serves as an invitation into a vibrant new chapter for the German artist, featuring an entrancing blend of pop, experimental soundscapes, and movement-based storytelling.

Cadavre Exquis was the game akin to Consequences in which surrealist artists such as Yves Tanguy and Joan Miro made separate contributions to a single piece of work without sight of what anyone else had done, to see how a picture might evolve, or just for the hell of it. Anders Hillborg took the principle as inspiration for his composition Exquisite Corpse but, where the surrealists hoped for signs of an unconscious collective sensibility, the emerging components of Hillborg's piece bear his consciously singular imprint

Over the past decade, 27-year-old Jenny Hollingworth's musical output has become steadily less strange. As half of Let's Eat Grandma, the Norwich native started out making freaky synth-folk the arch syrupiness of which chimed with the then-nascent hyperpop scene: I, Gemini, the duo's 2016 debut, was outsiderish juvenilia of the most thrilling variety. For its follow-up, I'm All Ears, Hollingworth and her bandmate, Rosa Walton, sharpened their songwriting skills while holding tight to their eccentricities; the result was an album of sensational futurist pop.

Madrid singer-producer and Rusia IDK leader Ralphie Choo has two new songs out today. Below, listen to "Rocco" and check out a lo-fi music video shot on a yacht to accompany the smooth jazz-indebted "Tentación."

Text over a photo of Burns recovering in a hospital bed shared that she had "always struggled" with her breasts since the age of 12. "They caused me so much pain when exercising and I deeply hated the oversexulisation it brought," Burns wrote, adding that she had tried many alternatives such as different bras, but felt no relief. Burns explained that she wanted to do the surgery while she "was young and healthy and by the universe's graces able to".

It's hard to sing along to a Dry Cleaning song-and the reasons go beyond the fact their lead singer, Florence Shaw, isn't really one for singing. Few songwriters grant you such open access to the inner workings of their mind as Shaw, whose free-ranging soliloquies can ping-pong between quotidian mundanity, social critique, and dadaist farce in a single verse, all while she maintains the calm elocution of a wellness podcast host.

Father John Misty is back with a new song titled "The Old Law," his first new material since the 2024 release of Mahashmashana. Stream it below. Co-produced by Josh Tillman himself with Drew Erickson, the track isn't new to diehard fans. It debuted live in 2024 and quickly became a setlist staple under the working title "God's Trash." Musically, the track pairs his airy vocals with a steady acoustic guitar and a lively electric riff over top.

"Certainty" is certainly one of the best songs by Black Veil Brides to date. Forget that this is the same band from their 2010 debut album We Stitch These Wounds, because this doesn't sound anything like that, nor is it remotely screamo. Rather, we get high caliber melodic metalcore with some nice alt-rock inflections via the clean singing of vocalist Andy Biersack. He sounds equally strong during the harsh, chuggy parts here, as well.

I feel like the purpose of my life is to stay horny, states Robyn in the album press release. Exploring my sensual life is the same feeling as when I make a good song. It's such a beautiful kind of sensitive vibration that takes so much work to keep afloat. it doesn't even have to be about sex, but it's feeling sensual and attracted to things that I enjoy, and not letting anything take over that.

Surrounded by an orchestra and dozens of lights arranged in circles on the floor, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami gave a more meditative, cinematic rendition of "Golden." The new version placed a greater emphasis on orchestration and the song's drama, particularly highlighting the warm harmonies that Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami sing beneath EJAE's towering melody. As they performed, the rings of lights beneath them began to glow with the song's galloping beat.

The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, alleges that Tony Saxon, Ye's former project manager on the property, and the law firm West Coast Trial Lawyers, "wrongfully" placed an "invalid" lien on the property "while simultaneously launching an aggressive publicity campaign designed to pressure Ye, chill prospective transactions, and extract payment on disputed claims already being litigated in court." Saxon's lawyers were not immediately available for comment.

"Flashlight (Turn Me On)" is a bass-heavy, minimal pop track that evokes the feeling of traversing a dark, suburban backyard. The song features whispered vocals layered over a slow trap rhythm, complemented by glitchy textures that create an atmosphere steeped in desire and tension. Cute Door, who hails from Upstate New York, crafts her sound with themes of voyeurism and intimacy, making her an ideal artist to kickstart this new phase for b4.

"It's really just a dumb song, isn't it?" Jansson said about the track in a press release. "A dumb guitar riff, dumb lyrics and a dumb beat, and we love it just the way it is. I have no idea where the inspiration behind the lyrics came from, I have no relationship to switchboard operators and they haven't been around since before I was born. But wouldn't it be fun if they were still around and they sounded really hot over the phone?"

That could change at next month's 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony. Songs released by K-pop artists - or K-pop-adjacent artists, more on that later - have received nominations in the big four categories for the first time. Rosé, perhaps best known as one-fourth of the juggernaut girl group Blackpink, is the first K-pop artist to ever receive a nomination in the record of the year field for "APT.," her megahit with Grammys' favorite Bruno Mars.

"We made this record in eight to ten days," said singer Chris Robinson. "Bringing the high and inspiration from Happiness Bastards into this album, it was a natural progression. We experimented more, we wrote on instinct and how we were feeling in the moment. Rich brought a spontaneity to the record that I can't describe, but it's the best shit he's ever done."

The (There's Gotta Be) More to Life singer, 39, is seeking unspecified damages as well as a trial by jury after filing a lawsuit this week against multiple parties including former manager Britt Ham, Universal Music Group, and ForeFront Records for multiple offenses including childhood sexual abuse, sexual battery, negligence and gender violence, according to the filing on the website for her attorneys at Stritmatter Law.

Crowden School in Berkeley has brought together music and academics for over 40 years. Once a middle school only, Crowden now admits students as young as kindergarten, with no musical experience. The school, at Sacramento and Rose streets, also receives new students in all grades, including at the start of middle school years. Music instruction at Crowden about one hour per day for the youngest students and two hours per day for third grade and up includes strings and piano.

Spotify Partner Program, launched a year ago ( is widening its participation requirements, intending to bring in more podcasters. Three new criteria now define which podcasts are eligible: One thousand listeners over the last 30 days Two thousand Spotify hours consumed over the last 30 days Three published episodes All three are required. While the new criteria make up the headline news from Spotify, other meaningful updates are in the announcement:

Edward Simon was in his mid-teens when he left his home in Punta Cardon, Venezuela, for good and settled in the United States, driven by his desire to learn about jazz at the source. His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe.

"When I went to Norwalk [California] the day that I met James Hetfield and [original Metallica bassist] Ron McGovney, I didn't know what was gonna happen," Mustaine said. "Nobody did. But I had my style, and it was based around the riff."

As I plopped down on one of the comfy couches, families were already pouring into the place. Kids scampered everywhere. Musicians, artists, librarians, college students, retired county employees and veteran downtown shopkeepers all gathered to celebrate their memories of this outré outpost. Within 10 minutes of me sitting down, numerous attendees drew me into conversations about local comic book history, surf bands and the various locations of San Jose Office Supply 40 years ago.

Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, January 10 through March 8, $10-$35, All Ages Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, Portland-based Pink Floyd tribute Pigs on the Wing announce the band's 2025-2026 production, "Animals"-a two-set Pink Floyd concert experience featuring a full performance of Pink Floyd's 1977 album, Animals, and a full second set highlighting the very best of Pink Floyd's Roger Waters-era catalog. Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair!