Your daily drop May 2nd
🎶 Music Industry & Artist News
Jill Sobule Passes Away at 66
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hits “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” tragically passed away in a house fire at her Minnesota home. Her contributions to '90s pop and LGBTQ+ visibility remain deeply influential.
👉 Full story via 6ABC
Jack Antonoff Named ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year
Producer and Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff has been honored by ASCAP for his songwriting with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and others — continuing his reign as one of pop’s most in-demand collaborators.
👉 Read via PR Newswire
New Album Drops
– The Scholars by Car Seat Headrest
– Flying with Angels by Suzanne Vega
– Evangeline vs. the Machine by Eric Church
– Love & Light by Maddie & Tae
👉 Full release list
🧪 Music Tech & Innovation
Superbooth 2025 Preview
Europe’s largest synth and music tech fair kicks off May 8–10 in Berlin, with expected launches from Moog, Elektron, and other modular legends.
👉 Preview via MusicRadar
Dreadbox Introduces Artemis Synthesizer
Greek synthmaker Dreadbox unveiled the 6-voice analog polyphonic Artemis — complete with multi-effects powered by Sinevibes.
👉 More via Synth Anatomy
Neuzeit Instruments Launches ‘Drop’ Performance Controller
Neuzeit debuts a unique MIDI/CV device called Drop, geared for snapshot-based live sets and modular rig integration.
👉 Product details
📺 Streaming & Entertainment (Music-Focused)
Bad Bunny Announces New Album and 30-Day Residency
Bad Bunny's deeply personal new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos blends nostalgia, politics, and traditional Puerto Rican instruments. He’s launching a 30-day residency in San Juan titled No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí to accompany the release.
👉 Interview via Vogue México
Nicole Scherzinger Earns Tony Nomination for Sunset Boulevard
The former Pussycat Dolls lead has earned critical praise and a Tony nod for her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond — a role reimagined with new emotional depth.
👉 Story via People
Charlotte’s May Concert Lineup: Lamar, SZA, Gwen & Metallica
The city’s live music scene is heating up with the Lovin’ Life Music Festival (May 2–4) and upcoming arena shows from Halsey and Metallica.
👉 Roundup via Axios Charlotte
🏛️ U.S. Politics
Trump Cuts Federal Funding to NPR and PBS
President Trump signed an executive order to halt public funding for NPR and PBS, citing alleged partisan bias. Media advocates warn this could destabilize the future of independent journalism.
👉 Coverage via The Guardian