Author: Amanda Collins
Doja Cat is breaking new ground with her upcoming album Vie, from working with Jack Antonoff for the first time to rapping about subjects that she never has before — such as “love-bombing” — on the project. In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe posted Friday (Aug. 22), the hip-hop star opened up about how refreshing it’s been to try out new things on Vie, which is set to drop next month following a period of self-discovery for Doja. “I’m working with Jack Antonoff and working with a person that’s new in my life,” she told the radio…
A gorgeous ambient journey unfolds on “Slow Trees,” a new double-single from London-based artist Sophia Aya that plays as a remix of Kat Kikta’s pro-peace anthem “Cherry Trees.” The original’s atmospheric art-pop prowess remains here, and is further explored and enhanced via Sophia Aya’s grasp of audible texture and space. “These remixes of ‘Cherry Trees’ are an emotional affirmation of how we absolutely can find tranquility and hope even in the face of despair,” says Kat Kikta, who wrote “Cherry Trees” originally as a protest against the conflict in Ukraine and also a call for peace in Gaza. Kat Kikta…
Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dominates the Hot 100 chart with multiple entries in the top 10, Billboard chart staff discuss the staying power of Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song” and Morgan Wallen on the chart regardless of songs, and Justin Bieber making a comeback with “Daises.” Tetris Kelly: Welcome to the Hot 100 Show, I’m Tetris and we’re gonna be counting down the top 10 on the chart, and we have the best people to do it with our experts from Billboard’s charts team, along with Adam who will be out on the streets talking to fans. He’s a creator that…
Jack Antonoff today released the soundtrack for Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t!, a dark comedy which stars his wife, Margaret Qualley, along with Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans. It’s the first time the 11-time Grammy winner has worked on music for a film in which his wife appears. The soundtrack was released via his Shadow Of The City Label with Dirty Hit. The soundtrack blends a Carter Burwell score with tracks produced by Antonoff, including a new recording by Brittany Howard; a cast performance by Qualley, Plaza and Talia Ryder; and original songs by Lace Manhattan and Dixie Normus, the musical…
Taylor Kade and Fixion turn up the heat with the electrifying Bass House VIP of “Better This Way” A club-ready anthem that hits hard for every second. This track elevates the original with punchier basslines, crisp percussion, and a relentless energy met with emotion. The track thrives on its dynamic dark melodies, gritty undertones met with sleek modern sound design create an addictive balance of intensity and groove. Each build-up serves up the next massive drops that explodes with distorted bass to make it super commanding and must hear. Taylor Kade and Fixion showcase their production mastery here, crafting a…
Jay Aberry delivers a heartfelt exploration of time, memory, and emotional resilience with his release “More Than Now”. Built on grand instrumentation and a warm vocal delivery, the track captures the delicate balance between living fully in the present and the longing to create something that lasts beyond the moment. Lush piano chords and gentle sounds provide a reflective backdrop, while the writing dives into the universal tension of holding on versus moving forward. This song resonates with a quiet strength, offering both vulnerability and hope in equal measure. For listeners seeking music that speaks to the heart’s deepest questions,…
Le Snaks, vodka Cruisers, Kath & Kim re-runs and goon sacks blowing down the street – welcome back to the unapologetically Aussie cultural dick-punch that is Playlunch, who’ve just dropped their second album, Sex Ed. The Naarm/Melbourne seven-piece have built a cult following with their self-proclaimed genre of “bogan funk”, a chaotic cocktail of disco, punk, pop, funk infused with true blue ‘STRAYAN PRIDE – and this new record is arguably their most ingeniusly batshit creation yet. Playlunch – ‘Real Estate Apps’ Ft. Aunty Donna & Purplepingers Front and centre is the focus track ‘Real Estate Apps’, featuring a sample…
Missy Elliot has reached a settlement with a music producer who claims to have co-written several of her songs from the 1990s, resolving the nearly seven-year-old dispute just as a trial was about to begin. Law360 and Courthouse News Service both reported on Friday (Aug. 22) that Elliott’s lawyers and Terry Williams, who’s representing himself, arrived at a settlement in a Philadelphia federal courtroom just minutes before they were set to start selecting a jury for their copyright trial. Related Details of the settlement were not immediately available, and neither Elliott’s attorneys nor Williams returned Billboard’s request for comment on…
Press release – The band KANSAS is excited to welcome guitarist Scott Bernard as its newest member. Scott has already been performing with KANSAS at several shows over the past year filling-in for guitarist and original member Richard Williams as needed. Scott Bernard is a New Iberia, LA born, Nashville, TN based session guitarist and vocalist who has performed alongside Kenny Loggins for 17 years, serving as guitarist, background vocalist, and musical director for the past 7 of those years. Scott has also worked with Michael McDonald, WhiteHeart, John Schlitt, Richard Marx, Al Stewart, Joe Bonamassa, Alan Parsons, Mark Schultz, Michelle…
Jory Nash. – Photo by Jen Squires Press release – Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Jory Nash is stepping back into the spotlight with his 10th studio album, The Light Still Shines On The Main, set for independent release on October 24, 2025. Marking his first album since retiring from the music industry in 2019, the project emerges from a deeply personal chapter of resilience, love, and renewal. The album’s lead single, “Oh, Little One”, is out today and is a heartfelt paean to the healing powers of fresh starts and the strength of family. Recorded mostly live off the floor at Toronto’s Union Sound Company,…