Daily Newsletter, June 26, 2025

The first thing that came to mind – a psyop to win over the public. The second – perfect. In the midst of an effective boycott campaign over their acquisition by Superstruct Entertainment, who are themselves owned by KKR, a company reported to have ties to weapons manufacturers and companies involved in the development of […]

In observance of Black Music Month, Abrons Arts Center's VP of Visual and Performing Arts, Ali Rosa-Salas, reflects on the institution's 50-year history and ongoing commitment to the New York arts ecosystem.

By Ljubinko Zivkovic, Rock At Night Amsterdam Review: Strange Boutique – Let the Lonely Heart Sing – Release date: June 10, 2025  Does the band name Strange Boutique sound familiar? It just might be a [...]

This past weekend, New York-based musician and songwriter Tee Templeton has released an incredible new LP that, despite past recordings, is being

Happy 90th birthday, Terry Riley! In this interview, Pete Townshend hails the minimalist maestro’s enduring influence

We take a deep-dive into a much-beloved classic that still sounds like it was recorded only yesterday…

Home » Music Blogs » Hot Picks 24/6/25 – The Best New Releases Photo: Natalie Livingston Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place for your listing pleasure! This coverage […]

Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut are usually named as the most important members of the French New Wave, but what about the others?

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This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single)2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise'3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single)4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All''All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2017Weekly reset: Frogs and crickets chattering in a rice field in Okazaki, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.