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A consuming disco-funk pop groove shines on “Living My Life,” the new single from Rosie Belvie. The Sydney, Australia-based artist exudes a carpe-diem thematic mentality within the memorable production, crafted in collaboration with producer and older brother Johnny Bullz of Bullzeye Beats. The drive to live life to the fullest, and brushing aside haters intent on personal criticisms, proves empowering throughout. “You do you and I will do me, don’t need you fucking with my energy,” Belvie’s smooth vocals sharply declare, embracing the “I am carefree” catharsis thereafter as funky guitar strums evolve into a title-touting, multi-vocal ardor. Belvie’s vocal…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Megan Thee Stallion is and has always been an anime fan. From whipping up creative cosplays of characters such as Satoru Gojo and Bruno Bucciarati, to bingeing the best of the best series out right now, Megan has been very vocal about her love of the Japanese animated genre over the years. The musician has even referenced some of her favorite anime series in some of…
Bartees Strange has opened up about his relationship with super-producer Jack Antonoff, who helped to produce the Baltimore-based musician’s latest album, ‘Horror’. Watch our full video interview above READ MORE: Bartees Strange: “You have to face your fears to become the best version of who you are” He also hailed Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke and TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe as formative influences, and discussed his work on brand-new material. Strange was speaking to NME backstage at Reading 2025 after his performance on the Festival Republic Stage. Asked what qualities that Antonoff has over other producers, Strange replied: “I…
Drake’s music cracks pockets of society he probably didn’t think were possible. Indiana math teacher Natalie Kaczmarski, or Miss Kacz, went viral on TikTok for her academic-themed cover of Drake’s “Nokia.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Who’s ready for class?” she raps in Drake’s cadence, ad libs included. “Is it geometry, is it honors, is it algebra, is it math lab, is it SRT. Who’s awake to function?” She then goes into how good she is at teaching math and her ban on ChatGPT and using cell phones in class. “You want some good grades, then lock in…
American producer/artist Mang shares his brand new single TIME U NEED, a rhythmic and comforting Contemporary R&B/Pop Rap song. Taken from his latest EP ON THE LOW, out now via daddy rabbit, TIME U NEED is a relatable song about one’s need of space, time and clarity to figure out things for themselves. A song about self-discovery and giving comfort and time for someone special, TIME U NEED is an intimate and warm song with gentle vocals that glide effortlessly over the infectious production. I am particularly fond of the comforting touch of the song and how it pairs velvety R&B…
Better Lovers have announced an Australian tour for January 2026, which will mark their debut run in this guise. The tour is in support of the American post-hardcore supergroup’s debut studio album Highly Irresponsible, which was released last year via SharpTone Records. The full list of the band’s upcoming tour dates, as well as pre-sale and ticketing information, can be found below. The run will see the band joined on all dates by Split Chain and Blind Girls. The former are a UK post-grunge band making their Australian debut, having released their debut album Motionblur earlier this year. The latter,…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The annual Austin City Limits Music Festival features the best in pop, rock, country, hip-hop and more all coming together at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas for two consecutive weekends of music and art starting on Friday, Oct. 3 and ending on Sunday, Oct. 12. Explore See latest videos, charts and news For 2025, massive recording artists like Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Doechii, Hozier, Luke Combs…
Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges following his arrest while wandering the streets of Los Angeles last week. On Thursday (August 21), the ‘Old Town Road’ rapper was reportedly spotted walking down the street in his underwear in Studio City in the early morning hours. Los Angeles Police Department officers attempted to approach him, at which point Lil Nas X reportedly charged at them. He was placed in handcuffs and escorted to hospital to be treated for a possible overdose. A video shared by TMZ at the time appeared to show the rapper – real name Montero Lamar…
Drake hasn’t been shy about showing his appreciation for 2Pac, and it appears the 6 God may have purchased another jewelry artifact from the late Death Row rapper. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Drizzy took to his Instagram on Sunday (Aug. 24), posting a photo of what appeared to be 2Pac’s 1996 Death Row Records chain. The menacing Death Row label logo is blinged out while the back of the golden pendant is inscribed with “All Eyez on YOU 1996.” The post from Drake also included the All Eyez On Me cover art, which finds Pac proudly rocking…
American singer and songwriter Sofia Eleni shares her brand new single Baby Stay, an upbeat dance pop gem. This gem is a reimagining of her latest pop single Baby Please (which arrived last month), beautifully enhancing the original’s playful energy and gifting us with a pop club mix that is quite captivating. This is a song about the push and pull of a fractures relationship and pairs Eleni’s delicate, expressive vocals with groovy rhythms, rich electronic textures and guitar plucks that create an overall warm, feel-good atmosphere!