Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd The best songs of the week include new tracks from Dry Cleaning, Disclosure, bbymutha, Greg Mendez, and more.

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

Cardi B and Mayor Zohran Mamdani Team Up to Promote Free Childcare Initiative Cardi B and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a video promoting his free childcare initiative, in which the rapper agreed to judge a jingle competition.

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 Reminisce About Packing "the van" on New Song Bleachers have released their new song, "the van," as the latest preview of their upcoming album, everyone for ten minutes, out May 22nd.

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

Here's the Wild Twist of The Drama, and Why It Doesn't Work The secret twist of the Zendaya/Robert Pattinson romantic dramedy is a bit of a letdown.

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

Heavy Song of the Week: Monolord's "You Bastard" Monolord delivery a punchy, heavier and atmosphere-rich doom metal banger with "You Bastard." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

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

Stephen Colbert's Lord of the Rings Movie Explained: Here's What Shadow of the Past Is About Here's what to expect from the upcoming movie co-written by the Late Show host/Tolkien superfan.

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 Release Surprise New EP Easter Lily: Stream U2 have released a new six-song EP called Easter Lily, their second new EP in as many months following their Days of Ash EP.

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.”

Robber Robber Break Down New Album Two Wheels Move the Soul Track by Track: Exclusive Robber Robber break down their new album Two Wheels Move the Soul track by track in this exclusive interview.

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.

Christina Hendricks Spun a "Shoe Pop Dream Gaze" DJ Set at a San Diego Bar on April Fool's Day Mad Men star Christina Hendricks was no joke during her April Fool's Day DJ set at San Diego's Part Time Lover, spinning "shoe pop dream gaze" vinyl.

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 "Not Crazy" About "Jack Gray" Nickname, Suggests "Jack Zebra" Instead Jack Black has heard the Jack Gray nickname combining himself and occasional collaborator Jack White, and he is not impressed.

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

Wolfgang Van Halen Rick Rolls Audience After Teasing a Van Halen Song Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen Rick Rolled an audience at an April Fool's Day concert after teasing that he might play a Van Halen song.

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

Scarlett Johansson Reveals First Concert Was Cypress Hill: "Still Buzzing" Scarlett Johansson has revealed her first concert was Cypress Hill, recalling she received quite the contact high at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom.

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 Announces New Album Freedom of Speech, Expands 2026 Tour Afroman has announced his new album, Freedom of Speech, following his legal victory over Ohio's Adams County Sheriff’s Department. It's out April 20th.

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

The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass Kanye West’s post-apology run underscores how quickly controversy can be absorbed and monetized.

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.

Woman Charged with Harassment for Stalking Ghost's Tobias Forge A woman in her 40s has been charged with harassment for allegedly stalking Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge.

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

Paul Simon Performs Gentle Version of "Something So Right" on Colbert: Watch Folk legend Paul Simon was a guest on Thursday's Late Show, performing "Something So Right" and talking with Stephen Colbert about his upcoming tour.

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

Jack White Unleashes New Two-Song Single Ahead of SNL Appearance Jack White has unleashed a new two-song single ahead of his musical guest slot on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

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.

Poison Ruin Break Down New Album Hymns from the Hills Track by Track Metallic punk band Poison Ruin have unleashed their new album Hymns from the Hills. Singer-guitarist Mac Kennedy offers an exclusive track-by-track breakdown.

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 Bring Atmospheric Ambiance to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Post-grunge band Bush recently played NPR's Tiny Concert Desk series, performing rearrangements of their material that pivoted toward the atmospheric.

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 Recalls Being “Trafficked” by the Yakuza, Forced to Strip in Japan Courtney Love has described her experience being "trafficked" by the Yakuza as a teenager and forced to strip in Japan as a "delightful" time.

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, Harm's Way Guitarist & HardLore Podcast Host, Dead at 38 Bo Lueders, co-founding guitarist of Harm's Way and co-host of hardcore podcast HardLore, has passed away at the age of 38.

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

*NSYNC Choreographer Sues Sony Music for Letting Deadpool Dance His "Bye Bye Bye" Routine Darrin Henson claims he owns the copyright for his choreography, which won an MTV Music Video Award.

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.

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

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

Bob's Burgers Star Eugene Mirman "Recovering Well" from Serious Injuries After Fiery Car Crash [Updated] Mirman should leave the hospital in a few days, according to comedian Jesse Thorn.

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

Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Charged with Attempting to Murder Singer's Father Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert allegedly attempted to run over singer Brendan Yates' 79-year-old father with a car.

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.

Inside Fcukers Great Debut Album Ö: CoSign Interview Fcukers, the New York electronic duo, unpack their Kenneth Blume-produced debut album Ö in this CoSign interview.

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On their debut album Ö, the New York duo deliver a genre-defying mix of euphoric dance, Y2K nostalgia, and raw songwriting.

Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Olivia Rodrigo has announced her new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, out June 12th via Geffen Records.

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, Musician Known as GOST, Has Died James Cody Lollar, the dark-synthwave artist known as GOST, has passed away. The sad news was posted on the musician's social pages.

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

of Montreal Announce New Album aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single "When" of Montreal's astounding 20th studio album is both a breakup record and an "account of personal rebirth" for mastermind Kevin Barnes.

of Montreal have announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, arriving in June via Polyvinyl Record Co.

Listen to the first single, “When.”