Full Breakdown
Music Highlights: New Releases, Tours, and Vocal Tributes
4/28/2026, 8:52:00 PM
Vince Staples Announces *Cry Baby* (New Album)
Vince Staples announced his 10-track album *Cry Baby* for release on June 5, 2026, via Loma Vista Recordings. The lead single “Blackberry Marmalade,” released April 25, 2026, features a heavy guitar riff and a first-person shooter-style video. Staples noted on X that the track draws from rock, punk, post-punk, grunge, new wave, and indie rock influences.
Shaboozey Announces *Outlaws Never Die* Tour
Country artist Shaboozey announced a 26-date North American headline tour “Outlaws Never Die,” from September 8 to October 27, 2026, opening in Phoenix and closing at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Supporting acts include Brittney Spencer, BigXThaPlug, and Noah Cyrus. The tour promotes his concept album *The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales* (July 31, 2026).
Randy Blythe’s Top Vocalists
During Vocalist Week, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe named H.R. (Bad Brains), Nick Cave, and Iggy Pop as his three favorite vocalists, praising H.R.’s range, Cave’s lyrical menace, and Pop’s stage presence. The remarks align with the band’s spring North American tour for *Into Oblivion*.
Freddie Mercury’s Enduring Influence
Consequence’s “100 Best Vocalists of All Time” list cites Freddie Mercury as a benchmark for vocal performance. Musicians August Ponthier, Myles Kennedy, and Jaret Reddick highlighted his power, range, and frontman status.
Data & Statistics
*Cry Baby* has 10 tracks. Shaboozey’s tour includes 26 shows across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Blythe’s list names three vocalists. Mercury appears in the 100-vocalist list with five quoted endorsements.
Official Statements & Responses
The *Cry Baby* label described the album as a dynamic, confrontational work capturing America’s tension, absurdity, and emotional weight. Shaboozey’s management noted the tour aligns with the concept album’s narrative and outlined the ticket presale schedule and supporting acts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “— Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) He had it all: Charisma, power, range, and above all, an incredible songwriter and performer whose legacy will resonate for generations to come.” — Myles Kennedy, Alter Bridge/Slash & The Conspirators
- “He was the fastest-singing man on the face of the planet, and having seen them in the ’80s, he is the greatest frontman of all time when he is at the height of his powers, there’s no doubt about it.” — Randy Blythe
- “His later work, like American Valhalla, is amazing, but his stuff with The Stooges, particularly the Funhouse record, there’s just something undeniable about it.” — Randy Blythe
What’s Next
*Cry Baby* releases on streaming and vinyl June 5, 2026. Shaboozey’s tour runs through October 27; general-sale tickets open May 1, 2026. Randy Blythe’s band continues its *Into Oblivion* tour, concluding with May festival dates.
