Acid Bath are back. The Louisiana sludge metal band kicked off their reunion tour last night, performing for the first time in exactly 28 years (Apr. 25). At the Fillmore in New Orleans, they played tracks from 1994’s When The Kite String Pops and 1996’s Paegan Terrorism Tactics.

In January, media personality Matt Pinfield suffered a stroke that left him in a coma. In March, the former MTV VJ made a statement that he was awake and recovering. Today, he made his first social media post since the incident.

Lana Del Rey has been teasing her next album with the singles “Henry, Come On” and “Bluebird,” and last night (Apr. 25) she performed at Stagecoach festival in Indio, CA and debuted a bunch of new songs.

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Kneecap, the Irish-speaking rap trio from the north of Ireland, have never been subtle — whether it’s about partying or their activism. There’s a genocide going on in Gaza, and at nearly every public event they’ve appeared at, Kneecap have voiced that something needs to be done about it. If you’re not familiar with them, a quick scroll on their social media feeds demonstrates the trio’s moral obligation.

Veteran alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music, and today’s new single is a prime example. “Alley” is the latest advance track from Vega’s forthcoming Flying With Angels following “Rats,” “Speakers Corner,” and “Chambermaid.” This one carries along its minor-key guitar tapestry on a propulsive drumbeat, sung by Vega at her breathiest and understated best. I wouldn’t call it shoegaze, but it reminds me of latter-day Slowdive. Listen below.

Guitarist/vocalist Josh Antonuccio, drummer Jim Eno and vocalist Leah Joy are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Antonuccio is a producer and prolific collaborator in the Ohio scene; Eno is a co-founder of Spoon and longtime drummer for the group, in addition to his own production work; Joy is an established jazz vocalist, performing in the Bay Area and NYC. Today, the three of them have joined forces as as Swanpalace. They’ve shared their debut single called “Every,” which radiates a full, classic rock sound.

Last month, Hallelujah The Hills announced a four-album endeavor called DECK. The Boston band released “Fake Flowers At Sunset” with the Silver Jews’ Cassie Berman, and now they’re sharing “Crush All Night” with Sad13, the project of Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis.

Last month, Kali Uchis announced her new album Sincerely, the follow-up to last year’s Orquídeas, and shared the lead single “Sunshine & Rain…” Today, the R&B singer is back with “ILYSMIH.”