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Charli XCX has spoken about whether ‘Brat’ is officially over, claiming that it is “up to the world” when it ends. The musician dominated much of the summer of 2024 with her sixth album ‘Brat’, its accompanying remix record and the runaway cultural phenomenon that came with it, with the ubiquitous lime green cover filling social media as well as major international arenas and festivals. When she headlined the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2025, however, she burned the signature ‘Brat’ banner on the stage at the end of the show, which many interpreted as a deliberate attempt to draw a…
A number of leading British composers have joined The Ivors Academy’s call to “End Ghostwriting” in a campaign to ensure media composers are credited and compensated fairly for their work. Calling for an end to the practice of ghostwriting in music for film, TV and video games – the activity of contributing creatively to a soundtrack, without a writing credit being disclosed – the academy is encouraging composers to commit to changing industry practice by signing a pledge. Related Ghostwriters in these sectors often receive no screen or IMDb credit, and therefore are excluded from cue sheets, meaning they lose…
The cause of death of Hollywood legend Diane Keaton at the age of 79 has been confirmed as pneumonia. The Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give passed away on Saturday (October 11), with her family confirming the news to People. Now, they have issued a further update, sending gratitude for the outpouring of love for the actor in recent days. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11th,”…
An affecting, serene pop sound unveils on “Satellite,” the new single from Sherakai, the new project from producer/songwriter Jordan Sherman. He describes the atmospheric, melodic track as “about following someone you trust to the ends of the Earth.” Flickering acoustics and soulful vocal glimpses kick off the track with an inviting soundscape, as Sherman’s vocals move in seamlessly with lyrical references to awakening in a garden and taking “time to let it grow.” This blissful contemplative state then ruminates on a period “before the pain, before the wars” and also ensuing self-discovery. A climactic vocal ascent stirs here, as does…
A month after winning his second Primetime Emmy for his music for Severance, Theodore Shapiro was honored again for his scoring work on that Apple TV+ series at the 2025 World Soundtrack Awards. The awards were presented on Wednesday (Oct. 15) at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent, Belgium’s biggest international film festival. Shapiro beat, among others, Volker Bertelmann, who was nominated for The Day of the Jackal, Dune: Prophecy and The Count of Monte Cristo. But the busy Bertelmann won film composer of the year for Conclave and The Amateur. Composer Daniel Blumberg, who won an Oscar for best original…
Singapore-born, NYC Queer Pop Artist Kyle Waves has just shared his brand new single Restart Love, a high-energy synth-pop track that explores the stormy yet captivating side of love. Out now via Sprout Entertainment, Restart Love finds the talented artist exploring the chaotic allure of toxic love, bringing listeners into the complicated push and pull of unhealthy relationships. A relatable storytelling that is beautifully conveyed through his smooth, expressive vocals which glide effortlessly atop the energetic production. Accompanying his lovely vocals we have driving beats nicely intertwined with cool synths, catchy melodies and groovy rhythms that create a danceable, high-energy atmosphere…
SYDNEY, Australia — AC/DC, digital streaming and that loveable blue heeler Bluey helped push APRA AMCOS’s full-year revenue and distributions into unchartered territory. The Australasian rights organization this week posted revenue of A$787.9 million ($511 million) for 2024-25, up 6.5% from the previous financial year, with net distributable revenue at A$683.4 million ($443 million), up 7.8% year-on-year, also an all-time result. Related For the reporting period, the group’s expense to revenue ratio was reduced to 13.26% from 14.32%. Based on recent results, the A$800 million revenue milestone should be crushed in the next annual report, and the magical A$1 billion…
Post-hardcore veterans Thrice are heading back down under for a run of powerful, career-spanning shows in May 2026, celebrating the release of their brand new album, Horizons/West. Kicking off at Melbourne’s Forum on Friday, 1 May, before hitting Sydney’s Roundhouse, Brisbane’s Tivoli, Adelaide’s Gov, and Perth’s Astor Theatre, this tour marks the band’s first visit in years and their first chance to showcase Horizons/West live on Aussie soil. Thrice – ‘The Dark Glow’ Fans can expect a setlist that dives deep into Thrice’s rich catalogue, blending fan faves with fresh tracks from an album that captures the band at their…
Australia’s most iconic heavy-music haunt Crowbar is officially hitting teenage territory, celebrating its 13th birthday this December with a week-long blowout across Sydney and Brisbane – and it’s shaping up to be an all-out riot of riffs, sweat, and beer-soaked nostalgia. Since opening its doors in 2012, Crowbar has become the beating heart of Australia’s live music underground – hosting thousands of bands, countless chaotic nights, and pouring more schooners than anyone dares to count. Now, the beloved venue is marking the milestone the only way it knows how: with five days of chaos across two cities, and some of…
Colombian singer and songwriter Baila Boy has just unveiled his brand new single Mientras Respiro, a passionate Latin Pop/Reggaeton gem about living and loving fully in the present. Taken from his latest album Eterno, this upbeat, sensual gem finds the talented artist blending Spanish and English lyrics to convey that sense of urgency, longing, and fearless devotion to loving fully, embracing both pain and joy. I am loving the tone of his voice and how rich, soulful and sensual his vocal delivery is, gliding effortlessly over the upbeat production. The chorus is incredibly addictive and I love how the song’s Reggaeton…
