Author: Amanda Collins
Australian pop singer and songwriter Jordan Anthony unveils his brand new single Reckless, an R&B drenched late-night pop anthem that captures the rush of falling fast, and maybe a little too hard, for someone who makes you feel just a little wild. Out now via Head Bitch Music, Reckless was born in a session with Grammy-nominated producer Emile Ghantous and writer Sam Sznd and finds the American Idol alumn pouring his heart out and showcasing his rich, soulful vocals that won me over from the start. I am loving how we can feel the raw, honest emotion and soul pouring from…
A new report has revealed what the average gamer spends on the hobby, with North American players dropping the most cash every year. The report from Newzoo and Tebex analysed gamer behaviour and payment trends, with a gamer defined as anyone who’s played a console, PC or mobile title in the past six months. According to the report, there are 930million PC gamers, 653million console gamers and 2.9billion mobile gamers currently active. 53 per cent of those come from the Asia-Pacific area of the world, with 13 per cent of gamers coming from Europe and 7 per cent from North…
Nashville-based Western pop artist Kat Velasco shares her brand new single Breaking My Own Heart, a hauntingly relatable anthem that explores the quiet dread of waiting for happiness to slip away. Co-written by Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, Breaking My Own Heart delves into the all-too-familiar experience of self-sabotage, of carrying past baggage into new beginnings, and anticipating the fall before it happens. A relatable song layered with emotional weight and vulnerability, effortlessly capturing the inner turmoil of bracing for disappointment, even when things seem perfect. This message is flawlessly conveyed through Velasco’s stunning, powerhouse vocals which radiate raw…
Stephen King has discussed what he would like to see as the ending to President Donald Trump’s time in office. The horror legend is a staunch critic of the current US leader, with a recent post on his X (formerly Twitter) account saying: “Deep down in his heart, I believe Trump knows he’s an incompetent asshole”. In a new interview with The Guardian, he was asked by a reader: “If you had to invent an ending for Trumpian America, what would it be?” The writer answered: “I think it would be impeachment – which, in my view, would be a…
Zimbabwe-born, London-based indie pop artist Ananya shares her brand new single Falling, an upbeat exploration of poorly timed relationships. Falling finds the talented artist capturing the mental battle between your heart and head in a relationship you know may be bad for you. I am really enjoying Ananya lovely, expressive vocals and how it beautifully captures our attention to he relatable storytelling. Her sarcastic phrasing and hopeful melody bring a lighthearted atmosphere to the story of a ‘wrong time, wrong place’ type of relationship. Apart from her lovely vocals, I am particularly fond of the intricate guitar riffs and how they…
During her wide-reaching conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on the New Heights podcast Wednesday (Aug. 13), Taylor Swift opened up about her new album, The Life of a Showgirl — which she says is a deep dive into what was going on “behind the scenes” of her life while she was on The Eras Tour. After more than an hour of discussing reclaiming her masters, falling in love with Travis and taking care of her father after heart surgery, Swift finally pivoted to the subject of her 12th studio LP (arriving Oct. 3) toward the…
Priscilla Presley has been sued by the former business associates she accused of elder abuse. READ MORE: Sofia Coppola on baring Elvis’ ugly side in ‘Priscilla’: “I never wanted him to be a villain” The former wife of Elvis Presley filed a complaint last July, which claims her ex-associates had conned her out of over $1million. The lawsuit accuses Florida-based memorabilia auctioneer Brigitte Kruse as well as Kevin Fialko, Vahe Sislyan and Lynn Walker Wright of crookedly convincing her to give them power over her and then abusing that control in efforts to steal her money. Now, Presley’s former business partners…
Emerging independent artist neurocrush shares his official debut single Silhouettes and State Lines, an emotional, piano-based electronica cut. Out now via Limerence, Silhouettes and State Lines was written by his close friend, Skye, who captured the emotional weight of distance, memory, and movement. To bring the track to life, Jay (neurocrush) teamed up with a vocalist and producer through SoundBetter and together they gifted us with an emotionally-charged listening experience. The song captures a fleeting, intimate moment that made one feel truly seen, but now apart the memory of that moment lingers like a haunting ghost, shaping how they carry love…
Press release – Earlier this month, BUSH released the evocative video for “Scars,” a standout track from their album I Beat Loneliness. A powerful meditation on mental health, internal conflict, and self-reckoning, the video takes viewers on an introspective journey through the darker corners of the mind. Spanning 12 anthemic and soul-baring tracks, I Beat Loneliness opens an unflinching conversation around emotional vulnerability — especially the silence that often surrounds men’s mental health. On tracks like “Scars” — the record’s focus track — BUSH confronts that silence head-on. “Scars” is a raw reckoning with pain and healing, turning wounds into proof of survival. From seismic rock choruses to stripped-down…
Adelaide’s Harvest Rock festival will return to the South Australian capital this October, with The Strokes and Jelly Roll announced as the event’s big headline names. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The two-day multi-genre affair will take place at Adelaide’s Rymill & King Rodney Parks across the weekend of Oct. 25-26, having returned following a fallow year in 2024. Initial plans for the festival’s lineup to arrive on Tuesday (Aug. 12) were delayed, with organizers reading the big reveal with a cryptic message to fans. “We know you were expecting the Harvest Rock lineup today, so, is this…