Author: Amanda Collins

It’s Friday so it’s time to dance! Switzerland-based, Swedish Duo Doppe & Kokke team up with Turkish producer ESKICI to deliver their brand new single Only Now, a deep, dark Progressive House cut that will get you dancing in no time!  I am loving the haunting vocal hook which is quite hypnotic and soars beautifully over the infectious electronic production. Accompanying that killer vocal hook we have hypnotic basslines nicely intertwined with atmospheric textures, layered melodies, delicate piano keys and a driving, club-ready groove that together create a cinematic and emotional experience perfect for late-night sets and for those moments when…

Suede have announced a UK headline tour for 2026 – find all the details below. The band are due to hit the road in January to showcase their 10th studio album, ‘Antidepressants’, which is released on September 5 via BMG (pre-order/pre-save here). Brett Anderson and co’s forthcoming trek will kick off in Folkestone on January 30, ahead of further shows in Portsmouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cambridge, Newcastle, Bath, Nottingham, Brighton and other locations. Tickets go on general sale at 9am BST next Friday (August 29) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Check out the announcement post and full…

Vice Market is a stylish new EP from Captain Mantis, a band from Monterrey, Mexico that excels with an enjoyably eclectic, throwback rock sound. From the title track’s dexterous Latin rock inspirations to the folk-forward balladry of “Galatea,” the EP consistently compels with its quality songwriting and vintage familiarity. Each of the EP’s four tracks explore different aspects and eras of rock, showcasing alluring audible personalities that succeed in both passionate and subdued moments. “Moonshine Alley” kicks off the EP with a dynamic rock charm, ranging from suave blues-touched intrigue into an ardent harder-rocking nostalgia. “Would you please take me…

Chris Pratt has been named as a potential witness in Katy Perry’s ongoing legal battle with an elderly veteran who formerly owned her $15million (£11.8million) California mansion. READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘143’ review: a pop star struggles to relocate her old sense of fun The ongoing dispute stems from Perry and her ex-partner Orlando Bloom’s attempt to buy a mansion in Montecito, California for $15million (£11.8million) from army veteran Carl Westcott, 86, in 2020. According to the Daily Mail, Westcott had moved into the home two months before the couple bought the estate. He had allegedly signed a real estate contract…

BigXthaPlug is one of the leaders of hip-hop’s new school, and he’s looking to prove he’s more than a rapper with his country-trap pivot. Ever since the arrival of his slide guitar-tinged breakout hit “Texas” in 2022, country’s biggest stars began to tap in and show love to BigX, ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Post Malone. “Post Malone, Luke Combs, all those guys,” BigX told Billboard at the top of 2025. “They claim I’m their favorite rapper.” Fittingly enough, BigX credits a Billboard interview earlier this year with pushing him to actually put a country-themed project together,…

Country’s favorite rapper BigXthaPlug released his highly-anticipated I Hope You’re Happy album on Friday (Aug. 21). The country-trap effort delves into all the emotions surrounding a recent relationship BigX was in that resulted in the couple going their separate ways. The Dallas native tapped a handful of country stars to join him on the effort, including Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Shaboozey and Ella Langley. Explore See latest videos, charts and news BigX credited a Billboard interview at the top of the year with pushing him to complete a country project. During his…

Royel Otis have gone from strength to strength in the past couple of years. They’ve locked in slots at festivals like Glastonbury, won over a legion of fans with their 2024 debut album, graced NME’s The Cover, and gone viral for their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’. All of which have cemented the Sydney duo as ones to watch out for, and helped inspire their sophomore record, ‘Hickey’, a sonic exploration of young adulthood. Late summer feels like the perfect time for the record to arrive: the songs coincide with the band’s sun-drenched aesthetic and, throughout the…

Tyler, The Creator has announced the line-up for Camp Flog Gnaw 2025. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Tyler, The Creator – ‘Don’t Tap The Glass’ review: a fun disco-rap rewind rooted in hip-hop history The 11th edition of the carnival will take place at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium on November 15 and 16. Tickets for the festival were initially put on sale in June, without any news as to who would be performing. Passes promptly sold out and fans have since been awaiting the reveal of the line-up. Now, Tyler has unveiled the list of artists set to perform…

Offset has plenty to get off his chest, and the Atlanta rapper has returned with his KIARI solo album, which hit streaming services on Friday (Aug. 22). Boasting 18 tracks in total, Offset invites a plethora of stars into the fold, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gunna, YFN Lucci, Ty Dolla $ign, John Legend and Key Glock. Explore See latest videos, charts and news KIARI serves as Set’s third solo album and first since 2023’s Set It Off. Both of the Atlanta rapper’s first two albums debuted in the Billboard 200′s top five. During an interview with the Associated Press, Offset provided context surrounding the album closer “Move On,”…

KATSEYE have shared a new video for ‘Mean Girls’, reflecting on their time competing in the Dream Academy competition. READ MORE: KATSEYE: “If you don’t get it, then it’s not for you – and that’s OK” In 2023, 20 hopefuls from around the world competed in the Dream Academy competition. Organised by HYBE and Geffen, the six winners would go on to form a global girl group known as KATSEYE. A Netflix documentary capturing the gruelling journey, titled Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE premiered a year ago, revealing the final six members and the heartbreak faced by eliminated finalists Samara, Emily, Ezrela…