Weekly Music News 05.04.26
The band "Walkways" is releasing a new single called "A F**k You, A Thank You". The song came out through the label "Wild Thing Records", and comes with an official music video produced by the band's team together with Ran Yerushalmi and Guy Chackarov.
The song deals with coping with the ups and downs of life, with the band treating mistakes, wounds and failures as part of a process of personal growth and resilience. It is the band's second single after "All For You", which came out a month ago.
The Australian band "Melrose Avenue" has released a new single called "Bad Guy". The song arrives ahead of the band's return to touring in the UK and Europe this summer. According to lead singer Vlado Saric, the song was written from a personal place of betrayal, when someone close made him the "guilty one" in order to build themselves up. So far the band has released several singles and one EP, but has yet to release a first full album.
The musician "VANA" is releasing a new single called "In Your Name". The song is her second through the label "Sumerian Records", after "Pray", and continues the line that connects alt metal with R&B. In her words, the song deals with the painful side of love and how far people are willing to go even when the relationship turns toxic. VANA is an artist from New Zealand who works in a genre that combines modern metal with pop and R&B influences, and has been gaining momentum lately with collaborations and her signing to "Sumerian Records".
The musician Bryan Adams is releasing a new single called "Tough Town". The song comes out as part of a special Record Store Day 2026 project, together with a compilation of the same name arriving on April 18 on limited gray vinyl for independent stores. The song focuses on resilience and coping, with a message about the ability to get back up even after repeated falls.
The compilation includes 10 songs that were previously available only as a bonus on the deluxe edition of the 2025 album "Roll With The Punches", and are now coming out for the first time as a standalone release.
The band "Weezer" is releasing a new single called "Shine Again". The song is the first single from the band's 16th studio album, whose name has not yet been revealed, and it is a direct continuation of the material they released as part of the "SZNZ" project in 2022. The single was produced by Kenny Beats and Klas Åhlund and presents the melodic, catchy sound the band has been known for over the years. According to Rivers Cuomo, the song is about a feeling of renewal and renewed faith in the band's path, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuity.
The musician Sueco is releasing a new single called "ENEMY" featuring blackbear.
The song comes out as an independent single and marks the first collaboration between the two, with blackbear joining as a full performer and not only as a producer or writer. "ENEMY" focuses on a charged relationship and personal conflict, with lyrics describing a direct emotional confrontation between the sides. The single arrives after the period in which Sueco released his debut album "It Was Fun While It Lasted" in 2022, and continues his run of singles since. For blackbear, it is another collaboration as part of his broad activity as a guest artist alongside artists from different genres.
The band "Shinedown" is releasing a new single called "Outlaw".
The song came out in 2024 as an independent single, and is not part of an officially announced album at this stage. "Outlaw" was written by the band's lead singer Brent Smith together with guitarist Zach Myers and additional collaborators from the band's regular writing team.
This is one of the first new songs by "Shinedown" since the 2022 album "Planet Zero", and it joins a series of singles the band releases between albums.
The band "Sevendust" is releasing a new single called "Threshold", from the new album "One", the band's 15th studio album, due out on May 1. According to the announcement published with the song's release, "Threshold" features lyrics about people who push others to the edge, with Lajon Witherspoon leading the song with a more direct emotional line.
The band "American Football" is releasing a new single called "No Feeling" featuring Brendan Yates of "Turnstile". The song comes from the band's fourth album, "LP4", due out on May 1. Lead singer Mike Kinsella said that Brendan Yates was originally invited to take part in the chorus backing vocals, but during the recording sessions he suggested a high harmony that immediately became the central part of the song. "American Football" has been active since the late 90s and is considered one of the prominent bands in the emo and indie rock genre, with a style based on clean guitars and complex structures. "LP4" will continue the path of the 2019 album "American Football (LP3)".
The band "Holding Absence" is releasing a new single called "Whisper Of A Dream".
This is their first new material since the 2023 album "The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction", and also their first release through the label "Sumerian Records". Lead singer Lucas Woodland said the band took a break after the last album to refocus on its musical identity. According to him, "Whisper Of A Dream" represents both what has defined the band in the past and a new direction for the future. "Holding Absence" comes from Wales and works in the post-hardcore and alternative rock scene, with three full albums to date.
The band "As Everything Unfolds" is releasing a new album called "DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?".
This is the band's third album, and it arrives after an especially difficult period following the death of drummer Jamie Gowers in August 2024. Lead singer Charlie Rolfe, who was also his partner, brings a heavy emotional weight to the album that is felt throughout. The album deals with pain, confusion, anger and loss, with songs like "DENIAL" and "POINT OF VIEW" that confront self-destruction and its effect on those around, alongside "CUT THE LIES", which brings a different energy, and "WHAT YOU WANTED", featuring Dani Winter-Bates of "Bury Tomorrow".
Listen on: Spotify
The band "U2" is surprise-releasing a new EP called "Easter Lily".
The EP includes 6 new songs and came out for Good Friday, less than two months after the previous EP, "Days Of Ash". This time the material is more personal and intimate, written, according to the band, out of inner reflection and dealing with themes of loss, friendship, hope and renewal. Among the songs is "Resurrection Song", which continues the big sound associated with the band, alongside "COEXIST (I Will Bless The Lord At All Times?)", which includes ambient sound pieces created by Brian Eno.
Listen on: Spotify
The musician Kid Rock is at the center of a storm after military helicopters were filmed over his home in Tennessee.
Over the weekend a video was published showing at least two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying near his home, with one of them hovering over his pool. Following the incident, the air crews involved were temporarily suspended while an investigation was opened.
However, shortly afterward Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the suspensions had been lifted, and even stated that there would be no punishment or further investigation.
The musician Courtney Love is calling on Dave Grohl to clarify their relationship publicly.
In an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, Courtney claimed that the public still thinks there is a feud between them, even though, she says, the two made up more than a decade ago. She called on Grohl to "come out and say we're fine", and put an end to the rumors. Courtney, the lead singer of "Hole", and Grohl, the lead singer of "Foo Fighters" and former drummer of "Nirvana", have been associated for years with publicized tension, among other things around the legacy of Kurt Cobain.
The band "Oasis" is back in the headlines with a rare item from its heyday that is being offered at auction.
The Epiphone EJ-200 acoustic guitar that Noel Gallagher played while writing and recording the album "What's The Story Morning Glory?" is being offered at Sotheby's, with an estimate of 45 to 60 thousand pounds. It is a central instrument from the band's peak period, and this is the first time it is being offered to the public.
Alongside the guitar, the handwritten lyrics sheet for "Don't Look Back In Anger" by Gallagher and a 12-string Rickenbacker guitar that he used over the years will also be offered.
The musician Ozzy Osbourne is receiving a new tribute in the form of a limited-edition luxury watch.
The London company "Split Watches" is launching a model called "The Ozzy", dedicated to the metal legend, featuring a design with his iconic purple glasses and a cross at 12 o'clock. Each watch is hand-painted and made in a limited run of only 50 units. The watch is priced at $2,960, and all proceeds from the sale will be donated to MusiCares, which supports the health and well-being of music industry people.
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