New York Post — Mick and Keith will bring "Tumbling Dice" to the city of Tumbling Dice on May 11. more info

New York Post — Sting's timeless tunes get a fresh flip in the new dance theater production “Message in a Bottle,” which is “sending out an SOS” at the New York City Center through Sunday. more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Chris Frantz (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club). On, on, on, on. Read our Talking Heads Over/Under: The post Happy Birthday Chris Frantz (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Cure released debut album Three Imaginary Boys. Still best played at 10:15 on a Saturday night when you’re crying for yesterday. Read our Cure live reviews from 2023: The post The Cure Released Debut Album “Three Imaginary Boys” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Martha Wainwright. You’re our bloody motherfucking asshole. Read our MAGNET Feedback with her: The post Happy Birthday Martha Wainwright appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Kirsty MacColl released Kite. Johnny Marr! David Gilmour! Pino Palladino! Plus, a cover of the greatest rock ’n’ roll song of all time! The post Kirsty MacColl Released “Kite” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Bridging peppy new-wave spirit with a post-punk bustle, “Moment Strike” is a new single from Slow Paced Acting. Inspirations like The Cure and Gary Numan linger enjoyably, as yearning vocals entice alongside a bouncy bass traversal, trickling guitars, and synth adornments. “Warning signal kept me alive,” the vocals let out during an especially melodic sequence, capped off by an ascending synth resonance and spirited vocal worthiness. “Moment Strike” is a fun, throwback charmer from Slow Paced Acting. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist. The post Slow Paced Acting – “Moment Strike” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info