Pre-weekend special is
Apr 10, 2026
Consumer Guide: April, 2026
Reviews of Sky Smeed, Willie Nelson, Robyn, Allo Darlin', De La Soul, The Delines, Dorisburg, Gurf Morlix, Van Morrison, Bill Orcutt, Jefferson Ross, Twisted Teens, and Vaiano’s Paisanos.
Robert Christgau
Real Life Rock Top 10: April 8, 2026
History lessons, why UK post-punk will live at least as long as the people who make it, how some people lose their voices and others never find them
Greil Marcus
Uncut’s guide to the best of 2026’s Record Store Day releases
Uncut’s guide to the best of 2026’s Record Store Day releases - stars Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen and more
UNCUT • Sam Richards
The Best Electronic Music of March 2026
From the irresistible alt-pop of underscores or Art School Girlfriend to the dreamy drones of Rabit to storming dnb from Skee Mask, the best electronic music of March 2026 is perfect for early Spring.
PopMatters
Bands Who Left A Mark That Still Shapes Music Today
The greatest bands aren't measured by albums but by how they changed music.
TheShot
A Particular Beauty: Irmin Schmidt Interviewed | The Quietus
From Can's "school of pain" to the electroacoustic, treated piano work of new album Requiem, Irmin Schmidt reflects
The Quietus • John Doran
What makes Northern Soul 'northern'?
Exploring the origins of Northern Soul to find out why exactly the enduring scene began, and remains rooted, in the industrial heartland of northern England.
Far Out Magazine • Ben Forrest
The 33 greatest drummers in rock history... ranked
From prog rock's technical wizardry to the thunderous grooves of the stadium era, we salute rock’s 33 most unforgettable drummers
Classical Music • [email protected]
Big Star: The story of a band destined to fail
Big Star were all but forgotten by the end of the 70s, but they became a Rosetta Stone for a whole generation of later musicians
Louder
The Reason for Bob Dylan's Voice Change on 'Nashville Skyline'
There was a noticeable difference on his country-inspired eighth album.
Ultimate Classic Rock
Nina Simone's soaring cover of Leonard Cohen is perfect
We're taking a look back at Nina Simone's iconic cover of Leonard Cohen's song 'Suzanne'. The singer takes on the role of the ethereal woman with guts and gusto.
Far Out Magazine • Jack Whatley
The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2026
This month’s crew of psychological thrillers features new novels from Aussie superstar Jane Harper and rising horror voice Monika Kim, as well as two stunning debuts from Canwen Xu and Lila R…
CrimeReads
Movies by Cinema Heavyweights Dominate Cannes Film Festival Lineup
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/movies/cannes-film-festival-lineup.htm
KLOF No. 80 (Folk, Ambient, Experimental, Alternative)
This week’s Mixtape spans 1966 Folkways recordings from Iran to new tracks from Juni Habel, Goblin Band, and Natalie Wildgoose — folk songs old and new.
KLOF Mag
Songs You Need In Your Life This Week
www.thefader.com/2026/04/08/songs-you-need-in-your-life-april-8-2026-playlists