Music – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:34:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 158375765https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Consequence-Circle-Blue.png?w=140Consequencehttps://consequence.net Courtney Love Tells Billy Corgan That “Horrible” Kim Gordon Inspired Famous Nirvana Lyric https://consequence.net/2026/04/courtney-love-billy-corgan-horrible-kim-gordon/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:47:07 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555648 Love and Corgan both shared their distaste for the Sonic Youth bassist.

Courtney Love Tells Billy Corgan That “Horrible” Kim Gordon Inspired Famous Nirvana Lyric
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Courtney Love was the latest guest on Billy Corgan‘s The Magnificent Others podcast, and a lot of tea was spilled among the two old frenemies turned friends again. One of the conversations involved some harsh words about Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon. The pair started talking about “indie gatekeepers,” and…

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]]> 1555648 Spencer Kaufman Spencer Kaufman "She was the worst [gatekeeper], and she kind of still is" Courtney Love and Billy Corgan trash Kim Gordon Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Stalking Suspect in Santa Monica https://consequence.net/2026/04/lindsey-buckingham-attacked-stalker-santa-monica/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:18:01 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555668 A woman reportedly threw an unknown substance at Buckingham, who was not injured during the incident.

Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Stalking Suspect in Santa Monica
Eddie Fu

]]> Former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham had a slight scare on Wednesday morning, when an alleged stalking suspect followed him to an appointment in Santa Monica. Per NBC Los Angeles, the woman threw what is being described as an unknown substance at Buckingham before fleeing the scene. According to law…

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]]> 1555668 Eddie Fu lindsey buckingham attacked santa monica Better Than Ezra Launch Contest for Fans to Write New Song with AI https://consequence.net/2026/04/better-than-ezra-ai-songwriting-competition/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:30 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555646 The contest runs on the Soundbreak AI platform, co-founded by frontman Kevin Griffin.

Better Than Ezra Launch Contest for Fans to Write New Song with AI
Trey Alston

]]> Alt-rock veterans Better Than Ezra have launched a contest inviting fans to use AI to write a new song for the band. On March 31st, frontman Kevin Griffin, who co-founded the AI music platform Soundbreak, announced the contest and its details on social media. Get Better Than Ezra Tickets Here “I’m…

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]]> 1555646 Trey Alston Using Soundbreak, an AI platform co-founded by frontman Kevin Griffin better-than-ezra-ai-competition Flea Says Hillel Slovak Documentary “Filled My Heart Right to the Top” https://consequence.net/2026/04/flea-hillel-slovak-documentary-heart/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:04 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555657 Red Hot Chili Peppers had initially distanced themselves from the film.

Flea Says Hillel Slovak Documentary “Filled My Heart Right to the Top”
Wren Graves

]]> Flea says the new documentary about late Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Hillel Slovak “filled my heart right to the top.” “I finally watched the new documentary about Hillel Slovak,” he posted on his Instagram stories. And while the band initially tried to distance themselves from the doc, Flea seems to…

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]]> 1555657 Wren Graves Wren Graves Red Hot Chili Peppers flea hillel slovak documentary red hot chili peppers Megan Thee Stallion Discharged from Hospital After Falling Ill During Moulin Rouge! Performance [Updated] https://consequence.net/2026/04/megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-moulin-rouge/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:12:49 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555516 Doctors identified the cause of her symptoms as "extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels."

Megan Thee Stallion Discharged from Hospital After Falling Ill During Moulin Rouge! Performance [Updated]
Scoop Harrison

]]> Megan Thee Stallion has been discharged from the hospital and is now resting after falling ill during a Tuesday, March 31st, performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. According to a statement released on Wednesday, Megan’s doctors identified “extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels” as the cause…

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]]> 1555516The cause of her symptoms was identified as "extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction, and low metabolic levels" Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 Tour as Johnny Blue Skies https://consequence.net/2026/04/sturgill-simpson-johnny-blue-skies-2026-tour/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:02:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555592 The 29-date "Mutiny for the Masses Tour" comes in support of Mutiny After Midnight, his latest album under the pseudonym.

Sturgill Simpson Announces 2026 Tour as Johnny Blue Skies
Eddie Fu

]]> Sturgill Simpson has set a 2026 North American tour under his pseudonym Johnny Blue Skies, where he’ll be accompanied by his band, The Dark Clouds. The September and October trek is in support of Mutiny After Midnight, Simpson’s latest album under the moniker. The 29-date “Mutiny for the Masses Tour” kicks…

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]]> 1555592 Eddie Fu Eddie Fu 29 dates in support of Mutiny After Midnight, Simpson's latest album under the moniker sturgill simpson 2026 tour johnny blue skies sturgill simpson 2026 tour poster johnny blue skies CoSign: Fcukers Make a Good Time Sound Effortless https://consequence.net/2026/04/fcukers-cosign-o/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:52 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555305 The party-starting duo discuss helming their debut album Ö with Kenneth Blume, drawing from Y2K-era bangers, and the beauty of New York's music scene.

CoSign: Fcukers Make a Good Time Sound Effortless
Paolo Ragusa

]]> CoSign is Consequence’s recurring feature series that highlights a rising artist who has captured our eyes and ears with a great new release. On this edition, presented by Lagunitas, we’re celebrating electronic duo and former artists to watch Fcukers on their debut album, Ö. Ö, the debut album from New York dance duo…

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]]> 1555305 Paolo Ragusa The New York duo's Kenneth Blume-produced debut album, Ö, is one of 2026's best dance records fcukers cosign 2 Collective Soul Announce New Album Touch and Go, Inspired by New Wave Music https://consequence.net/2026/04/collective-soul-new-album-touch-and-go/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:54:55 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555571 Alternative rock band Collective Soul has announced a Record Store Day exclusive New Wave album titled Touch and Go.

Collective Soul Announce New Album Touch and Go, Inspired by New Wave Music
Langdon Hickman

]]> Rock veterans Collective Soul have announced a new album,Touch and Go, that will be released as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 18th. As a Record Store Day exclusive, the album will only being sold in independent record stores. There is no indication on whether there are plans for…

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]]> 1555571 Langdon Hickman Langdon Hickman The album shows a creative pivot to New Wave music for the band collectivesoul Collective Soul Touch and Go album cover Dillinger Four Unleash “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” First New Song in 18 Years: Stream https://consequence.net/2026/04/dillinger-four-first-new-song-in-18-years/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:39:34 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555556 Punk stalwarts Dillinger Four have unleashed their first song in 18 years.

Dillinger Four Unleash “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” First New Song in 18 Years: Stream
Langdon Hickman

]]> Veteran Minneapolis punk band Dillinger Four have released “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” their first new song in 18 years. Despite not releasing music for nearly two decades, the band has remained active, with singer-guitarist Erik Funk noting that in a lengthy statement: “So it’s been something like 18 years since…

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]]> 1555556 Langdon Hickman "We never really stopped writing music; we just sort of stopped finishing music." dillingerfour Daniel Caesar Announces 2026 “Son of Spergy Tour” https://consequence.net/2026/04/daniel-caesar-2026-tour-dates/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:29:41 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555536 The Canadian R&B singer's first headlining arena tour comes in support of his most recent album, Son of Spergy.

Daniel Caesar Announces 2026 “Son of Spergy Tour”
Eddie Fu

]]> Daniel Caesar has announced a 2026 tour in support of his most recent album, Son of Spergy. The Canadian R&B singer will be supported by Faye Webster and 070 Shake on select dates. Marking Caesar’s first headlining arena run, the 30-date “Son of Spergy Tour” begins with an Asian leg…

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]]> 1555536 Eddie Fu Eddie Fu In support of his most recent album, Son of Spergy daniel caesar 2026 tour dates daniel caesar 2026 north america asia tour dates poster Staff Picks: Best Albums of March 2026 https://consequence.net/list/staff-picks-best-albums-of-march-2026/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:13 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=list&p=1554579 The best albums from March 2026 include great new releases from BTS, Sturgill Simpson, Harry Styles, Snail Mail, Underscores, Robyn, and more.

Staff Picks: Best Albums of March 2026
Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff

]]> Every month, the Consequence team highlights the best releases of the month Staff Picks column. See what we thought were the best albums of March 2026 below. At least for us here in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has officially begun to sprout, and beyond warming temperatures and blooming flower buds,…

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]]> 1554579 Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff march staff picks Converge Announce Second New Album of 2026, Unveil Title Track “Hum of Hurt”: Stream https://consequence.net/2026/04/converge-second-lp-of-2026-release-single/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:42:23 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555533 The legendary metallic hardcore band will release their second LP of 2026 on June 5th.

Converge Announce Second New Album of 2026, Unveil Title Track “Hum of Hurt”: Stream
Langdon Hickman

]]> Metallic hardcore legends Converge have surprised fans by announcing Hum of Hurt, their second full-length album of the year. Ahead of its June 5th release, the slightly NSFW music video for the title track can be seen below. The album was recorded during the same sessions as their previous album…

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]]> 1555533 Langdon Hickman Langdon Hickman The LP will be out June 5th via Deathwish/Epitaph Records Converge Converge Hum of Hurt album cover Shakira Announces 2026 US Tour Dates https://consequence.net/2026/04/shakira-2026-us-tour-dates/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:33 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555544 The limited run will stop in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, and New York.

Shakira Announces 2026 US Tour Dates
Eddie Fu

]]> Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominee Shakira has announced a new run of US leg as part of her 2026 “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.” After kicking off with two nights at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on June 13th and 14th, the tour will make stops…

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]]> 1555544 Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Stopping in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, and New York shakira 2026 us tour dates Shakira 2026 tour dates Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Tour in Minneapolis with Calls for “Hope Over Fear, Democracy Over Authoritarianism”: Setlist, Photos + Video https://consequence.net/2026/04/bruce-springsteen-minneapolis-tour-kickoff/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555514 "Honesty, honor, humility, compassion, thoughtfulness, morality, true strength, and decency — don't let anybody tell you that these things don’t matter anymore."

Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Tour in Minneapolis with Calls for “Hope Over Fear, Democracy Over Authoritarianism”: Setlist, Photos + Video
Alex Young and Ben Kaye

]]> Ahead of the latest leg of his “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour ,” Bruce Springsteen said last week that “The E Street Band is built for hard times.” On Tuesday night (March 31st), he demonstrated how right he was during their first show of 2026 at Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Target…

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]]> 1555514 Alex Young and Ben Kaye "This is a tour that was not planned. We're here tonight because we need to feel your hope, and your strength" bruce springsteen e street band minneapolis minnesota land of hope and dreams tour kick off 2026 march 31 Weezer Unveil Fuzzy New Song “Shine Again”: Stream https://consequence.net/2026/04/weezer-shine-again-new-song-stream/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:09:19 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555534 The band's first new song since 2022 was produced by Kenneth Blume (A.K.A. Kenny Beats) and Klas Åhlund.

Weezer Unveil Fuzzy New Song “Shine Again”: Stream
Paolo Ragusa

]]> Weezer are back with “Shine Again,” their first new song since 2022. Rivers Cuomo and co. are no strangers to using grittier guitars throughout their three-decade career, and on “Shine Again,” they reprise the fuzzy, grungier sound found across their early and mid-2000s work. Built around a single syncopated guitar…

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]]> 1555534 Paolo Ragusa Produced by Kenneth Blume (A.K.A. Kenny Beats) and Klas Åhlund, "Shine Again" serves as Weezer's first new song since 2022 Weezer New Song Shine Again Listen Stream