Stereogum — It’s only been two years since Kacey Musgraves released the smooth, pretty, wellness-oriented Deeper Well, but I could have sworn it was three or four. I guess it feels longer because that album glided past me, whereas prior Musgraves full-lengths took over my life for a while. Maybe this new one will get its hooks… The post Kacey Musgraves Announces New Album Middle Of Nowhere Feat. Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, & More: Hear “Dry Spell” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Katy Perry chose her stage name because she worried that her actual name, Katy Hudson, might be too close to a certain rom-com-associated actress. Nobody's confusing Katy Perry for Kate Hudson, but that stage name did wind up getting Perry into a 16-year legal dispute with an Australian designer whose brand just so happens to be called Katie Perry. The post Katy Perry Loses 16-Year Trademark Fight With Fashion Designer appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — The opus arrives May 29, 2026, featuring collaborations with Steve Vai, Anneke Van Giersbergen, and the Noord Nederlands Orkest. The post DEVIN TOWNSEND Unveils Ambitious New Album The Moth, Due Out This May appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — One month ago, the Knife’s classic album Silent Shout celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Knife broke up a long time ago, but both halves of the duo have put out new music since that anniversary. Karin Dreijer, who now records as Fever Ray, just made their feature debut in The Bride!, a new movie that… The post Olof Dreijer Announces New Album Loud Boom: Hear “Echoed Dafnino” (Feat. MaMan) appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — Death metal veterans split their upcoming record into "Death" and "Groove" sides for a dynamic new chapter. The post SIX FEET UNDER Streams "Unmistakable Smell Of Death", Announces New Record Next To Die appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — For almost two years, the matter of Chappell Roan's attitude has been a major subject of internet conversation. We should all just go get a life! Roan has a history of yelling at photographers, and people have read all kinds of stuff into that. It's like we're all so used to pop stars who have spent entire childhoods in Disney-sitcom charm school that we can't be normal about someone reacting to weird fame situations in non-robotic ways. Also, have you ever been around paparazzi? They are incredibly irritating! I spent a few hours in a room with some of them once (the press room of the 2005 CMAs), and I wanted to crawl out of my skin. Anyway, Chappell Roan's latest shutterbug run-in has inspired more discussion among her fellow pop stars. The post Noah Kahan Defends Chappell Roan After Paparazzi Incident, Boy George Says She Should “Cheer Up” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — Former bassist says there were genuine moments of brotherhood with Mustaine but believes he was treated unfairly following. The post DAVE ELLEFSON – Irritated With DAVE MUSTAINE Again appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — We are entering into a new Iceage. The Danish band, longtime purveyors of dark, dirty, glamorously bleak post-punk, have been absent from the spotlight for about half a decade now. We’ve been hearing a lot from frontman Elias Rønnenfelt, who’s kicked out three solo albums since 2024: Heavy Glory, Speak Daggers, and the Dean Blunt… The post Iceage Return With “Star,” Their First New Song In Five Years appeared first on Stereogum. more info