Author: Amanda Collins

Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Our latest edition of On the Radar Latin includes a wave of emerging artists, who we discovered either by networking, or coming across their music at a showcase, or elsewhere. See our recommendations this month below: Name: BENITEZ Country: Venezuela Why They Should Be on…

The standout debut album from singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford, Palooza Beach is a wonderfully dynamic success — spanning from the cinematic orchestral intrigue of “People Watching” to the emotive folk within “Not Gonna Let the Devil” and the title track’s rousing rock fervency. The release also features production from John Escobar (Julia Mark), and the talents of Grammy-winning guitarist and arranger Claudio Ragazzi (Something’s Gotta Give, Home Again, Argentina). Captivating across all eight tracks, Palooza Beach shines in its versatile stylishness and jazz-inspired entrancement. “People Watching” commences the album with debonair immersion, weaving tender guitars and brassy sophistication amidst suave scene-setting vocals. The…

JADN’s frontman David Vogel is currently pursuing music as a solo artist and has just gifted us with his brand new single Your Lover, an upbeat alt-pop song.  Co-written with his long-time collaborator and friend Nick Gamble, Your Lover finds the talented artist exploring finally catching your lover that you chased and chased, only to realize she loves the buzz of the chase more than being “caught” and in a fully committed relationship. A song about the push and emotional toll of a connection that is flawlessly conveyed through Vogel’s passionate vocals that soar effortlessly over the infectious melodies. Your Lover…

Steve Carell and John Krasinski crashed the first day of The Office spin-off The Paper to wish the new cast good luck, according to star Sabrina Impacciatore. Created by Greg Daniels (who developed the original British version of the sitcom for the US) and Michael Koman, the mockumentary takes place in the same universe as Scranton’s Dunder Mifflin. Impacciatore, who viewers may recognise from the second season of The White Lotus, recalled the event in a new interview. “No makeup yet. We are very anxious. Like, oh my God, we’re so scared. And then we hear, knock, knock,” Impacciatore told Entertainment Weekly. “Someone enters the trailer, and it’s Steve…

Spotify is bringing direct messaging back to its platform, encouraging users to recommend and share tracks, podcasts and audiobooks with fellow subscribers. While there are various possible motivations that cynics might say are the real reason for Spotify to restore functionality that was previously ditched in 2017 – including hoovering up even more user-data or making it less attractive for subscribers to switch to rival services – the streaming giant insists messaging is returning to its app by popular demand. “Spotify users have told us they want a dedicated space within the app to share songs, podcasts or audiobooks they’re excited about…

Anthropic has agreed a preliminary settlement with the group of authors who sued the AI company for copyright infringement. Although the terms of the settlement are not yet known, the deal could prove to be influential in the context of the many other legal battles involving copyright owners and AI companies, not least that between Anthropic and a number of music publishers. In the US, legal battles between copyright owners and AI companies have mainly centred on the big debate over whether or not AI training constitutes fair use under US copyright law. That debate could take years to resolve through the…

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel, has appeared in court charged rape and sexual assault. The 59-year-old was charged last month by Scotland Yard with a string of violent sex offences. It came following an investigation that opened last year, and accusations allegedly include rape, sexual assault, threats to kill and coercive control, according to The Telegraph. Last month, Metropolitan Police said that the alleged offences took place “between 2022-2024”, and included “three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill”. Today (Wednesday August 27), he appeared…

Skate finally has a release date, albeit in Early Access form. The game has had a long road to release, being announced during the pandemic and receiving a heap of player feedback during closed tests. But now the launch is finally upon us. Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know about the Skate release date, its gameplay, and its business model. ‘Skate’ release date Skate will release on September 16, 2025, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC. This will be an early access release, so the full scope of the game’s content won’t be…

Divorce have surprise released a deluxe version of their debut album ‘Drive To Goldenhammer’. Check out the emotive new single ‘Wendolene’ below. The former NME Cover stars shared their debut record on March 7 via Gravity/Capitol. It was recorded at Real World Studios in Wiltshire with producer Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Foals, Wolf Alice). Now, the band have surprise released a deluxe edition of the album, which features three new songs: ‘Wendoline’, ‘Chip’, and ‘O Calamity’. The latter was shared last month as their first new music since the album dropped. Divorce. Credit: Ed Miles for NME The deluxe version also…

PS Plus has had a mixed year when it comes to the reception of its free games. While there have been some highlights in the free games selection, the Extra and Premium games have been lacklustre. But what will September hold? Thankfully, the month’s lineup is looking incredibly strong. Here is a full breakdown of what to expect for the month. PS Plus September 2025 games The PS Plus September 2025 games are: Psychonauts 2 – PS4 (Essential – Available until October 7, 2025) Stardew Valley – PS4 (Essential – Available until October 7, 2025) Viewfinder – PS5, PS4 (Essential…