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mgk and Wiz Khalifa drop joint single “girl next door”
Summer is arriving ahead of schedule, and mgk and Wiz Khalifa are supplying the soundtrack. The multi-platinum duo reunite on “girl next door,” an instantly addictive single that blends hazy dream-pop textures with sharp hip-hop energy. Built around dreamy melodies, pulsing synths, and propulsive drums, the track feels designed for late-night drives, packed venues, and windows-down playlists.
Earth Day with Intention
Earth Day began in 1970 as a single date to reflect, act, and advocate for the environment. Over the decades, it has grown into a movement that inspires people around the globe to consider how their daily choices impact the planet. But while April 22 is a focal point, the real power lies in carrying these mindful actions beyond one day. Small, intentional steps can evolve into year-round habits that benefit the planet and your own well-being.
Triumph to Kick Off Its First Tour in 30 Years With Concert to Benefit Make-A-Wish
After three decades off the touring circuit, arena rock legends Triumph are turning up the volume again — and for a powerful cause. The iconic Canadian trio will launch its first tour in 30 years on April 10 at Hard Rock Live Universal Orlando, with 100% of net proceeds from the kickoff concert benefiting Make-A-Wish, helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Spoon Announce Summer Co-Headline Tour with The Beths
🎖️ Help us support our heroes. 🎖️ Donate to the Call of Duty Endowment & help unemployed veterans get back to work. 149,000+ veteran job placements to date. This summer, Austin rock icons Spoon will hit the road with New Zealand quartet The Beths for a co-headline tour across the east coast and midwest. The dates include an appearance at Green River Fest along with shows in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Louisville, and more.
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour
After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil, before headlining additional EU markets, as well as stadiums across the US and Canada.
Neurodiversity at Work
As modern workplaces evolve, there’s increasing understanding that neurodiversity can be a potent asset. By fostering inclusive environments, employers can enhance individual well-being and team performance while breaking down stigmas surrounding neurodivergent employees. “Neurodiversity refers to the various ways our brains function, learn, and process information,” explains Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD,a leadership psychologist and workplace mental-health expert.
Midlake Announce Sam Evian-Produced "A Bridge To Far"With New Single
Midlake have announced their eagerly awaited sixth studio album, A Bridge To Far, arriving via Midlake Records via Believe on Friday, November 7. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced by Sam Evian (Big Thief, Hannah Cohen, Cass McCombs) at The Echo Lab in Midlake’s hometown of Denton, TX, A Bridge To Far is heralded by today’s premiere of the album’s first single, “The Ghouls,” streaming everywhere now.
Robbie Gennet Delivers Synth-Infused Retrofuturism on Seventh Full-Length Album of 2025, High Vibrations - Static Multimedia
Fresh off of his dynamic live performance broadcast at Revolver Studios, Robbie Gennet releases his seventh full-length album of the year, High Vibrations. The new music showcases the talented artist favoring the synthesizer, where he displays a wide range of sounds. The unique rhythm and progression combinations conjure up something new, yet familiar, in a sound Robbie describes as Retrofuturism.
Music Reality Series 'Building the Band' Coming to Netflix on July 9
In this brand new music competition series today’s most talented singers will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates BEFORE EVER SEEING THEM! In this sneak peek, watch as the first audition leaves the other singers blown away. Building the Band brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry.
Robbie Gennet Releases His 6th Full Length Album of 2025 and Announces First Streaming Broadcast on July 13th
Robbie Gennet is as unique as he is ambitious, as July sees the talented musician releasing his sixth full-length album of the year, Walk On. In addition to the deluge of new music, Robbie has announced his first ever live online broadcast on July 13th at 6pm PT/9pm ET on StageIt.com. New this month is a live broadcast from Robbie performing with a full band from Revolver Studios in Los Angeles on July 13th.
"Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful" Visual Album Coming to Disney+ and Hulu July 16
“Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful,” the full-length visual companion to Miley Cyrus’ latest album, will launch July 16 on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. The film will also be available internationally on Disney+ – streaming July 16 in Canada and July 30 in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
José González Shares Bibio’s Dreamy Rework of “Crosses” & Announces Tour Dates
José González is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his beloved debut album Veneer with a captivating new rework of “Crosses,” reimagined by acclaimed English producer Bibio. This hypnotic version is the first in a series of reworks that reinterpret songs from Veneer as part of the album’s final anniversary chapter. Bibio’s take on “Crosses” is subtle yet transformative, layering José’s original vocals with ethereal textures and a fresh chordal structure.
Calum Hood Steps into the Spotlight with Introspective Solo Debut ORDER chaos ORDER - Static Multimedia
After over a decade on the world stage with 5 Seconds of Summer, Calum Hood makes his long-anticipated solo debut with ORDER chaos ORDER — out now via Capitol Records. The album arrives alongside the official video for “Sunsetter,” a swirling, sun-drenched track that distills the warm ache of memory into four hypnotic minutes. With ORDER chaos ORDER, Hood doesn’t just go solo — he goes inward. This is the sound of a musician peeling back layers, not to reinvent, but to rediscover.
Fever Ray Presents Video for "I'm Not Done (Therapy Session)"Single
“It’s a common misconception / This is not a band,” Fever Ray (aka Karin Dreijer) sings on “What They Call Us,” a highlight from their lauded 2023 album Radical Romantics released via Mute. Indeed, Fever Ray is not a band, but rather a cast of characters introduced in Radical Romantics’ riotous, world-building videos. Accompanying Fever Ray (aka the white-suited Casanova) are wannabe-womanizer Romance, clockwatcher Main, witchy Snusis and axe-wielding bombshell Demona Lisa.
TURNSTILE announces North American tour with Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, Jane Remover, Mannequin Pussy and SPEED
TURNSTILE have announced details of “THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR” – a North American headline tour set to get underway on September 15th. The fall run will feature support from SPEED and Jane Remover each night, with special guests Amyl & The Sniffers, Blood Orange, and Mannequin Pussy performing on select dates [admat / tour itinerary below]. Ticket pre-sales for “THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR” begin on June 11th at 10:00 AM local time with general on sale starting June 13th at 10:00 AM local time.
Lil Yachty Drops New Track “Murda” with Cinematic Visuals and a Bold Maggie Rogers Sample
Lil Yachty is back with a bold new single titled “Murda,” officially released alongside a high-concept music video that pushes his creative boundaries yet again. The track marks another evolution in Yachty’s sound, blending introspective bars with an unexpected sample from Maggie Rogers’ 2016 viral hit “Alaska.” Chopped and reworked, the familiar vocals create a haunting backdrop for Yachty’s lyrical depth, delivering a fresh twist that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
KATSEYE Unleashes “Gnarly” Remixes Featuring Ice Spice, Lara, Lancey Foux, and Slush Puppy as Hit Surpasses 100 Million Streams
KATSEYE’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing. Today, the genre-blurring global pop group dropped two high-voltage remixes of their breakout single “Gnarly,” celebrating over 100 million combined global streams of the original. Released via HYBE x Geffen Records, the new versions push the track’s chaotic energy even further while introducing fresh voices and bold new textures.
Chevy Metal Gear Up for Summer U.S. Tour
Chevy Metal — the long-running cover band co-founded by late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins — today announced their headlining summer tour across the United States. Pre-sale ticketing for Chevy Metal’s summer tour begins TODAY, Wednesday, May 21. The presale code is: MULLETPASS. General on sale starts Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Chevy Metal got their start around 2002, when Taylor Hawkins began playing small gigs with bassist Wiley Hodgden — his longtime drum tech from the Foo Fighters.
Yeule Unveils New Single “Dudu” from Upcoming Album Evangelic Girl is a Gun
Avant-pop visionary yeule has released a striking new single titled “Dudu,” a haunting and emotionally volatile track that layers raw vulnerability over fuzzed-out, post-pop production. Opening with their delicate, almost childlike vocals, the song quickly unfurls into a visceral portrayal of unrequited love and inner turmoil. “Dudu” encapsulates yeule’s ability to camouflage deep emotional aggression within infectious, genre-bending soundscapes.
Britney Spears Unveils The Making of 'Oops!... I Did It Again' Vevo Footnotes - Static Multimedia
Vevo and Britney Spears released a new episode of Footnotes commemorating the 25th anniversary of her legendary hit, “Oops!…I Did It Again” offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the unforgettable music video that defined a pop era and introduced one of the most iconic looks in music video history.
“Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)” by The Cure taken from MIXES OF A LOST WORLD - Static Multimedia
The Cure returns to the forefront of musical innovation with MIXES OF A LOST WORLD, a bold new remix collection born from their acclaimed #1 2024 album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Conceived and compiled by Robert Smith himself, this set gathers an eclectic lineup of electronic and alternative visionaries — including Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold, Orbital, and more — to reimagine the band’s latest chapter.
Los Angeles Artist Robbie Gennet Inspires with 'Everything You Ever Want'
In the midst of an unprecedented year of new music which sees Los Angeles musician Robbie Gennet releasing 10 self-produced full-length albums, listeners are invited on a musical journey that is unfolding like chapters in a larger story. The new album, Everything You Ever Want, digs into melodic pop with undercurrents of funk and rock.
North Mississippi Allstars Unveil "Stay All Night" - Static Multimedia
North Mississippi Allstars return with Still Shakin’ on June 6, 2025 via New West Records. The 11-track album was produced by Luther & Cody Dickinson. Still Shakin’ follows their acclaimed 2022 album Set Sail, which No Depression said was “their most soulful, funky creation to date.” To make their twelfth album, the North Mississippi Allstars went back to the beginning—namely, their 2000 debut, Shake Hands with Shorty.
HAIM Announce Fall 2025 "I Quit Tour" in Support of Forthcoming Album
Four-time GRAMMY-nominated Southern California rock trio HAIM have officially announced their Fall 2025 “I Quit Tour,” set to launch in North America this September. The tour supports their highly anticipated fourth studio album, I Quit, arriving June 20 via Columbia Records. Kicking off September 4 in Philadelphia at TD Pavilion at the Mann, the sisters will hit 23 cities across North America before wrapping up on October 11 in Santa Barbara, CA.
Vevo and Japanese Breakfast Announce ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ Performances
Japanese Breakfast unveils ‘Live from Vevo Studios’ performances of “Mega Circuit” and “Honey Water” off their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). Shot out of Vevo’s New York City studio, each of the band’s performances was captured by one camera in one take, giving viewers an intimate “fly on the wall” perspective of the band. To reflect the melancholic tone of their latest album, the performances feature the band within a gray set with neutral lighting.
Lil Yachty Drops New Song & Video “Can’t Be Crete Boy” Featuring Veeze
Lil Yachty has officially released his latest song, “Can’t Be Crete Boy,” featuring Veeze, along with an accompanying music video. Both Yachty and Veeze demonstrate why they’ve garnered cult-like followings as hip-hop mavericks, effortlessly flowing over the song’s rattling 808s and soulful sample before a sudden, ominous beat switch where their deliveries remain just as composed. The “Can’t Be Crete Boy” music video opens with a clip of the two emcees through a point-of-view lens.
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Sakura Days Japan Fair 2025 — Stir
A HIGHLIGHT OF the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Days Japan Fair is happening April 12 and 13 at VanDusen Botanical Garden (from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday). Created in collaboration with the Japan Fair Association of Vancouver, the cultural celebration features a whole host of activities and highlights. Here are five things to know before you go.
FKA twigs Shares "Childlike Things" Music Video featuring North West
Amid her EUSEXUA World Tour, FKA twigs shares the Jordan Hemingway-directed, Jeremy O’Harris-written music video for “Childlike Things” featuring North West. Following the release of EUSEXUA this past January, the track has quickly become a standout from the critically acclaimed album.
Yung Lean Announces Forever Yung Tour
Following the announcement of his forthcoming album, Jonatan, and the release of lead single “Forever Yung,” Yung Lean took over his hometown of Stockholm and headlined a sold-out Avicii Arena. It was a family affair uniting the best of Sad Boys and Draing Gang with special guests Gud, Yung Sherman, Bladee, Ecco2k, and Thaiboy Digital in front of a rabid hometown crowd of over 16,000.
Lil Baby, Future And Young Thug Join Forces For “Dum, Dumb, and Dumber” Video
Rap superstar Lil Baby (Quality Control Music/Motown) enlists Future and Young Thug for his visually stunning new video “Dum, Dumb, and Dumber.” Directed by Elliott Sellers, the trio of heavyweight rappers join forces to flex their Hall of Fame chemistry and riches.
HAIM Unveil "Relationships" Single And Video
Los Angeles rock band HAIM makes a powerful return with brand new single and video “Relationships,” out now on Columbia Records. “What’s all this talk about relationships?” is among the questions explored by the sister trio of Este, Danielle and Alana Haim who navigate the whirlwind of unexplainable feelings brought on by the evolution of relationships.
Ben Kweller Releases New Song “Depression" Feat. Jason Schwartzman
Ben Kweller has released the third song from his soon-to-be-released album, Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. “Depression (Feat. Coconut Records)” is streaming now on all digital platforms. “Depression” is a synthy, slinky collaboration with Coconut Records’ Jason Schwartzman that was inspired by a keytar that Kweller has had since he was eight years old. The track was built around one of the pre-set sounds on that instrument.
HAAi Shares New Track "Can't Stand To Lose (hard soft rework)"
London-based, Australian-born producer, songwriter and DJ, HAAi (aka Teneil Throssell) has shared a collaboration with Tom VR on a rework of her new single, “Can’t Stand To Lose”, out now on Mute and available across all digital platforms. The new music arrives ahead of US DJ dates, including both weekends of Coachella, Movement Festival and a newly announced NYC date at Knockdown Center on June 7th.
Bob Mould Shares New Album 'Here We Go Crazy'
Here We Go Crazy – which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Blue Hearts – was heralded at the top of the year by the premiere of the lead single and title track, “Here We Go Crazy,” with anticipation further piqued by last month’s follow-up, the turbulent second single “Neanderthal.” “Here We Go Crazy” was hailed by The Guardian as “a muscular ripper [that] stands alongside Mould’s best” and by Stereogum as “vintage Bob Mould – a concise power-pop jam with a soaring melody and a whole lot of...
Turnover Announces 'Peripheral Vision' Anniversary Edition LP With Alt Version of "Humming"
Turnover announces the official 10-year Anniversary Edition of their cult-favorite sophomore album Peripheral Vision. Out May 2nd, the standard 10-Year Anniversary Edition LP will include 2 bonus tracks and completely reimagined packaging with a lyric poster and redesigned inner sleeve.
Vancouver Bach Children’s Choirs celebrate nature in SpringSong: Flora & Fauna, March 11 — Stir
NATURE IS THE inspiration behind the programming for the next concert by the Vancouver Bach Children’s Choirs. SpringSong: Flora & Fauna is an evening of music about animals and all living things. Among the pieces to be performed is the “Bee-Bop” song from The Bee Musical and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” from The Lion King.
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Elektra’s The Lost Words: A Spell Book — Stir
Macfarlane and Morris created their best-selling title in response to the 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary. Among more than 10,000 entries, some 40 common words had been removed, all related to nature—acorn, dandelion, bramble, heron, bluebell, and willow among them. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit a place in the dictionary. They were replaced with tech terms such as blog, bullet-point, cut-and-paste, and voicemail.
Stir Cheat Sheet: 12 theatre shows to check out this spring in Vancouver — Stir
VANCOUVER’S THEATRE SCENE is sizzling this spring, with several can’t-miss shows on offer. The selections span familiar stories—there’s Pride and Prejudice and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, to name a couple—along with exciting premieres that touch on everything from Hong Kong cuisine to dystopian bee-humans. Here’s a glimpse at what’s in store throughout the season.
Spring Arts Guide: Festivals feature global dance, cherry blossoms, photo exhibitions, and much more — Stir
The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts returns for spring with five days of cultural programming.
Stir Cheat Sheet: 5 dance shows to catch this spring in Vancouver — Stir
FROM GROUNDBREAKING contemporary skate choreography to an intimate pas de deux performed entirely in silence, the dance scene is full of exciting contrasts this season. Here are just a few of the offerings: Bodies glide across ice at mesmerizing speed as DanceHouse teams up with Canada Ice Dance Theatre to present Le Patin Libre.
Saxophonist Julia Nolan joins The Four Jays—Live! for a celebration of International Women’s Day — Stir
VANCOUVER SAXOPHONIST JULIA Nolan grew up in Montreal surrounded by music: her mom was a pianist and her sax-playing father led the church choir. An early love of song led Nolan to pick up the flute in school. She switched to the saxophone in her late teens and admits she didn’t like the instrument at first: “It was so different from the light and lovely flute!” she tells Stir.
A Taste of Hong Kong takes a bite out of the region’s history and culture — Stir
THE TITLE OF the new play A Taste of Hong Kong is literal: audiences will get to sample a few of the region’s iconic dishes all to learn about its culture. Produced by Pi Theatre in association with Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, the work takes a bite out of Hong Kong’s history and reflects on its current state of affairs. Local actor Derek Chan, cofounder of rice & beans theatre, plays the show’s host, Jackie Z, who leads the look at Hong Kong history through food.
Jane Remover Shares New Single "Dancing with your eyes closed" - Static Multimedia
Jane Remover returns with the brand new single from their forthcoming full-length album Revengeseekerz with the dynamic and energetic track, “Dancing with your eyes closed.” The new song is a return to Jane’s digicore roots and arrives alongside a video directed by Jane and Noah Sellers capturing the glitchy, strobing party atmosphere the track wields.
The Lumineers Share Music Video for "Automatic"
The band recently announced the North American leg of the Automatic World Tour, a run of dates at stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters starting July 3. Tickets for the tour have been selling briskly and the band is pleased to announce additional dates in Boston at Fenway Park (July 17) and Los Angeles at the Kia Forum (August 8). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.thelumineers.com/tour.
Vancouver pianist Ken Cormier dives into some of his favourite songs at Chor Leoni’s PopCappella 3D — Stir
LOCAL MUSICIAN KEN Cormier remembers going to a second-hand shop with his parents when he was in Grade 2 while living in Princeton and his mom and dad eying a used piano. They bought it for $120, setting Cormier on a path that would become his life’s work. Originally from Quebec’s Gaspé region, Cormier moved to Vancouver after high school and went on to earn a degree in piano performance from the University of British Columbia.
Breakout Artist Brenn! Bares His Soul on New Single “Franklin House”
Tuscaloosa singer-songwriter Brenn! shares new song “Franklin House,” a vivid portrait of heartache that builds to a moving, shout-along finish. “Franklin House” gets off to an intimate start, with Brenn!’s voice coming in clear and close as he sings about the aftermath of a heartbreaking breakup. As he examines his frayed emotions from every angle, the music grows in intensity, pulling in banjo, pedal steel, piano, drums, and other voices.
Irma Thomas & Galactic Share New Song
New Orleans’ one and only Galactic and the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans, GRAMMY Award-winning singer Irma Thomas, have shared the second song from their all-new collaborative album, Audience With The Queen. The buoyant “Where I Belong” puts the listener squarely in Thomas’ world as she reflects on an incredible life in music. From her vocal growls to the bright and joyful tone of her rich contralto, Thomas exudes positive energy and strength against the backdrop of high-energy horn lines.
Ben Kweller Shares New Video For "Dollar Store" Feat. Waxahatchee
Ben Kweller has shared a video for the second song from his soon-to-be-released album Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. “Dollar Store (Feat. Waxahatchee)” was written with Modern Love Child and features vocals by Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield. The song is a ‘90s nostalgia gut punch that feels like something you heard on the late-night radio as a teen alone in your bedroom.
Tennis Announce New Album and Tour
Acclaimed indie-pop duo Tennis has announced their highly anticipated new album, Face Down In The Garden, arriving via their own Mutually Detrimental label on Friday, April 25. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now.
of Montreal Announces 'The Sunlandic Twins (20th Anniversary Edition)' Reissue
Art-rock heroes of Montreal have announced the 20th anniversary remastered vinyl + special digital package reissue of their seminal album The Sunlandic Twins (20th Anniversary Edition) due out March 14 via Polyvinyl Record Co. Celebrating the occasion, the band today shares the new 2025 Remaster of their beloved hit single “Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games”– as recently featured on Song Exploder, alongside a new Hi-Definition 4K rendering of its classic music video, and the newly...
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