Author: Amanda Collins
Universal Music has responded to Drake’s most recent legal efforts to get access to top dog Lucian Grainge’s inbox and an unredacted copy of Kendrick Lamar’s record contract. Universal says that the rapper’s recent motions in his defamation battle with the major are simply a “transparent attempt” to “harass” the company and its CEO, and to force Universal to “waste time and resources out of spite”. Which all sounds like good fun, albeit for the rest of us, but maybe not Universal or Grainge. A flurry of documents filed with the courts by Universal late last week included a formal declaration from…
American Pop/R&B singer and songwriter and producer Brian Walker shares the official music video for his latest single I Like This Me Better, an upbeat pop song about overcoming a toxic breakup. Taken from his upcoming debut album, I Like This Me Better finds the talented artist drawing from his personal experiences and telling the story of someone who went through a toxic and manipulative relationship that ended and turned him from a hopeless romantic into a more confident, self-assured version of himself. The self-directed music video, effortlessly takes the core emotion of the song and turns real pain into something…
Estella Dawn brings a fresh perspective to add more life to Bon Iver’s beloved classic with her cinematic pop cover of “Skinny Love.” Known for her dynamic artistry and powerful vocal presence, Estella transforms the raw intimacy of the original into something expansive and cinematic, layering lush instrumentation and atmospheric textures that make the song feel epic in every way. Her take on this classic keeps the heart of the track intact while elevating it with dramatic swells, haunting melodies, and a soundscape that builds with emotional intensity. Estella’s voice glides with both tenderness and strength, pulling listeners into a…
It’s rare that Sault, the secretive collective led by Little Simz’s former collaborator InFlo, perform live. So when All Points East announced they would headline the first day of this year’s festival (August 15), the hype was instant. Despite teasing a world tour in 2023, their only live shows so far saw them take over London’s Drumsheds that year for a sold-out spectacle. Here, then, was an opportunity not to be missed. The whole day’s line-up is stacked with performances from great acts like Kirk Franklin, Sasha Keable, Nao, Ms Dynamite and more. Unfortunately, though, all of these artists are crammed…
Leonie Persch delivers a heartfelt pop gem with her new record “Code Blue.” The record captures the emotional push and pull of knowing when it’s time to let go, even when part of you still wants to hold on. Brought to life by a soft pop sound and a moving vocal performance, it shines as a raw and relatable anthem for anyone who has struggled with the weight of outgrowing something they once fought so hard for. The song’s emotive core lies in its honesty, expressing the bittersweet reality of realizing that not every battle is worth the scars it…
Ahead of Coldplay kicking off their summer 2025 UK gigs in Hull tonight (Monday August 18), the band have shared their thoughts on the fight to save grassroots music venues. In support of their 10th album ‘Moon Music‘, Chris Martin and co will be calling at Craven Park in Hull tonight – kicking off their run of 12 stadium shows that sold out within hours. Coldplay will also become the first act to play a 10 night run at Wembley Stadium – breaking records held by Taylor Swift and Take That. Not only that, but 10 per cent of the band’s…
Gloria Estefan remembers vividly the first time she met her husband, Emilio Estefan Jr. “He had short shorts, he had great legs, playing the accordion — he looked naked,” she says with a laugh while reflecting on a moment that would change their lives forever. She was at a friend’s house putting a band together for one night, and Emilio, who knew her friend, showed up to give them some pointers. “I was sitting on the floor and I thought, ‘Wow, this guy has charisma,’ ” she recalls. “He left, we did our gig, everybody went their separate ways.” That…
Taylor Swift is at it again. Less than a week after a mysterious countdown went live on her website and ticked down to what would turn out to be an announcement for her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, the pop star has once again unveiled a cryptic timer heralding yet another piece of major news — but what could it be? Fans began noticing the new countdown on Monday morning (Aug. 18). Whereas the album announcement timer had an orange backdrop, the new countdown is set against a sparkly purple wallpaper. Giving no clues as to what will…
Sabrina Carpenter is set to perform on the MTV Video Music Awards for the second year in a row. Last year, the pop sensation performed a three-smash medley – “Please Please Please,” “Taste” and “Espresso” – and won song of the year for “Espresso.” Carpenter is up for eight awards this year, including video of the year (“Manchild”) from her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, Ricky Martin and sombr are also set to perform on the show. The 2025 VMAs, hosted by LL COOL J, will air live coast-to-coast from New York’s…
Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat. 8/18/2025 Top Country Albums Designed by Lyanne Natividad Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem leads Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart (dated Aug. 23) for the 13th consecutive week. This ups Wallen’s career tally of weeks at No. 1 to 199. That allows him to extend his lead as the artist with the most weeks at No. 1 in the chart’s 61-year history. Wallen’s achievement is especially impressive because he has amassed this hefty total of weeks at No. 1 in such a short amount…