Author: Amanda Collins
Chappell Roan has finally released her long-teased single ‘The Subway’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Chappell Roan on The Cover: the pop supernova who feels like one of the ‘Drag Race’ girls ‘The Subway’ comes over a year after first being debuted at Governor’s Ball in New York – she’s since performed it frequently at live shows. Then, at Primavera Sound this year, she played the track again and told fans they’d be getting an official release soon. ‘The Subway’ is a lovelorn ballad on which she sings of running into an ex-partner on the subway and being reminded…
American artists Sound Estate unveil their official debut single Talk It Out, a funky disco-pop track! Taken from their debut EP Hello, out now, Talk It Out is a relatable song about wanting a relationship to work after its been through the wringer, a message beautifully conveyed through those gorgeous, heartfelt vocals. Apart from the passion and emotion pouring from those vocals, I am particularly fond of the driving beat and how it is nicely intertwined with lush synths, delicate piano keys, disco strings, steady rhythms, infectious pop hooks and head-bobbing groove that come together to create an overall warm, memorable…
Stand clear of the closing doors, please. Chappell Roan‘s “The Subway” has finally pulled into the platform. After more than a year since she debuted the track at her 2024 Governor’s Ball set — for which she was in full green body paint for Statue of Liberty cosplay — “The Subway” finally dropped on streaming services Thursday (July 31). Fans are well-acquainted with the song at this point, as the pop star often plays it at her live shows, but now, they’ll have an official studio recording to listen to at last. On the lovelorn ballad about experiencing heartache in…
German singer and songwriter Daniel Avens has just shared his brand new single Visions Of Summer, a nostalgic summer hymn. I am a fan of Daniel Avens’s gorgeous vocals which have a raspy touch that effortlessly enhances the raw, honest emotion pouring from his passionate vocal delivery. Visions Of Summer finds the talented artist capturing the fragility of a fleeting relationship, beautifully dealing with pain, love and the power of memories. Accompanying his heartfelt vocals we have a lush grand piano-based melody (by jazz pianist Masako Sakai) which is nicely intertwined with delicate guitar plucks that come together to create an…
Universal Music Group (UMG) reported strong streaming and publishing growth on Thursday (July 31), with total revenue reaching 2.98 billion euros ($3.38 billion), up 4.5% in constant currency (which excludes losses from foreign currency changes). That was less than half the first quarter’s growth rate of 9.5%, and some parts of UMG’s business — namely physical music and merchandise — didn’t compare well to the prior-year quarter. Here are some key takeaways from UMG’s second quarter earnings release and a conference call with executives. Related Streaming Growth Hit the Target Streaming growth is the financial metric that tends to attract…
triple j Unearthed have revealed the initiative’s 100 Best Discoveries as a supplementary list to the recent Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs. The countdown was shared on Unearthed’s digital radio station throughout the week, with the winner being revealed last night (July 31st) as Missy Higgins. Higgins, who came fourth in the Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs with her 2004 hit ‘Scar’ and also placed 52nd with ‘The Special Two’, was famously entered into triple j Unearthed by her sister, without her knowledge, back in 2001. The now ARIA Hall-Of-Famer was only 17 years old at the time. Higgins’ entry,…
Enamoring with a catchy pop sound infused with jazz and soul savvy, “igloo” is a fantastic new track from in/of. Hypnotic synths traverse quickly into a bouncy bass pulse, while smooth vocals exude a sense of tumult using heat and cold metaphors. “Is it the temp?” they ask, beckoning in the subsequent chorus: “Let’s escape this heat wave into an igloo / Don’t melt away.” The lyrics play artfully, capturing emotional turbulence — akin to being trapped in a heat wave, and seeking relief from the mood-cooling “igloo.” The additional vocal lead, after the first chorus, stirs in retaining the…
Songwriters of North America (SONA) members can now apply for free healthcare services thanks to a new partnership with Amazon. Songwriters who are selected will receive Amazon One Medical subscriptions, which include 24/7 telehealth services for themselves and their spouse and/or dependents, courtesy of a donation from Amazon Music. As an additional membership benefit, Amazon Music and the SONA Foundation are also providing financial assistance to selected SONA members for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Applications to both of these new programs is available here. Related News of the partnership arrives as the songwriter advocacy group celebrates its tenth anniversary. “SONA’s 10th…
Hatebreed’s founding bassist Chris Beattie has brought a lawsuit against the metalcore band, alleging frontman Jamey Jasta unceremoniously kicked him out after 30 years so he could get a larger cut of the band’s profits. The legal complaint provides a window into Beattie’s abrupt departure from Hatebreed earlier this year. The bassist made clear at the time that the move was not his choice, calling his ouster “uncalled for” in a statement and hinting that he’d take “future actions” to address the situation. Related Beattie is now indeed taking action, suing Hatebreed and Jasta (James Shanahan) on Wednesday (July 30).…
Swiss band Iron Echo share their brand new single Breathless, a high-energy pop-rock song reminiscent of late 90s/early 00s pop-rock. I am really enjoying the powerful, passionate vocals and how they share a message about irresistible attraction, when someone’s presence takes your breath away. A song that captures the intense pull between two people, Breathless pairs those gorgeous vocals with soaring guitar riffs nicely intertwined with punchy drum beats and an irresistible hook that come together to create an overall emotional and upbeat atmosphere full of passion and energy!