Stereogum — When Bleachers played Union Pool this week, our own Scott Lapatine spotted posters advertising the band's June 23 performance at Madison Square Garden. Notably, the openers for that gig are the sludgy, Southern-fried indie rock heroes Wednesday, making their MSG debut. Turns out Wednesday is not the only ultra-cool opening act Jack Antonoff has lined up for his band's 2026 tour. The post Bleachers 2026 Tour Openers Include Wednesday, This is Lorelei, American Football, & More appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Every year, City Winery owner Michael Dorf picks an artist to honor with his annual "Music Of" tribute concert at Carnegie Hall, a benefit for music education for underserved youth programs. Last year, the honoree was Patti Smith.This year's 21st installment of the series celebrated Billy Joel. The post Billy Joel Tribute At Carnegie Hall Had Rufus Wainwright, Natalie Merchant, Yola, & More appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — Sabaton continue their epic storytelling streak with a music video and in-game content inspired by the legendary Japanese battleship. The post SABATON Launch New Single "Yamato" In Collaboration With World Of Warships appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Metal Injection — Louisville's crossover thrash maniacs return June 5 with their fourth album and a new single inspired by Alanis Morissette lore. The post BELUSHI SPEED BALL Announce New Album Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The '80s, Share Video For "I Ought Not Know" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — YG might not be the consistent force that he once was, but when he gets sufficiently pissed off, he still makes head-slap California street-rap with absolute authority. That’s what happens on “State Of Emergency,” the latest single from his upcoming album The Gentlemen’s Club. YG has been rolling out The Gentlemen’s Club for a very… The post YG – “State Of Emergency” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metal Injection — "Rip The God" showcases the grindcore and sludge metal legends' collaborative chaos ahead of the April 10 release. The post MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Stream New Single "Rip The God" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Metal Injection — Fans will be able to purchase drums, stage-worn outfits, and collectibles from the drummer's career beginning March 18. The post JAY WEINBERG Launches Official Reverb Shop Featuring SLIPKNOT, SPRINGSTEEN Tour Gear appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — Last month, country-rock rule-breaker Sturgill Simpson announced plans for Mutiny After Midnight, his second album under his Johnny Blue Skies alter-ego. (This one is credited to Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds.) Originally, Mutiny After Midnight was supposed to be only available on physical editions. Before the release, however, Simpson went ahead and posted the entire thing on YouTube, and we reviewed it. (He has since taken the original video down.) Mutiny After Midnight is officially out today, and Simpson has some things to say about the release. The post Sturgill Simpson Says New Johnny Blue Skies Album Will Probably Go On Streaming With Bonus Tracks appeared first on Stereogum. more info