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American singer and songwriter Isaac Sand shares his official debut single Won’t Ever Be The Same, a piano-led heartbreak song.  Won’t Ever Be The Same finds the talented artist singing about the pain of losing someone you loved, and the struggle of moving on while memories still linger. Despite the pain it shows that letting og and accepting change is the only way to find a new path after heartbreak and not lose yourself in the process. A message conveyed through his lovely vocals which are accompanied by delicate piano keys nicely intertwined with subtle strings and rhythms that come together…

YouTube is now the second most-watched home video service in the UK, behind the BBC but ahead of ITV, according to a new report from media regulator OfCom. For those under the age of 35, YouTube is the most watched in-home video platform with Netflix in second place. TikTok is in third place for 16-35 year olds, while the BBC comes third for children under the age of sixteen. The OfCom report also confirms that an increasing amount of YouTube consumption happens via good old fashioned TV sets, as the audience for linear TV services slowly declines in favour of on-demand…

PinkPantheress has shed light on getting recognition as a Black woman in electronic music, saying she can often feel “overlooked” and misunderstood. READ MORE: PinkPantheress – ‘Fancy That’ review: gearing up for her boldest chapter yet The British singer-songwriter and record producer recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, saying that while she enjoyed the viral moment ‘Fancy That’ track ‘Illegal’ provided, it was hard to get “taken seriously” and rise through the ranks. “People are less willing to listen to electronic music that is made by a Black woman. That’s just fact,” she said. “There’s some considerations I would like to get…

British-Iranian alt-pop artist Zahra Deljoui shares her brand new single Dreamt I Kissed Her, a haunting, coming-of-age anthem that sees Zahra Deljoui reflecting on her first experience of young queer love — fragile, confusing, and full of unspoken questions.  Co-written and produced by long-time collaborator Jonatan Bäckelie, Dreamt I Kissed Her finds the talented artist beautifully showcasing her smooth, heartfelt vocals which capture the vulnerability of queer youth. A love letter to Zahra’s younger self, and to anyone still figuring out what it means to grow up different, Dreamt I Kissed Her pairs her gorgeous, intimate vocals with crisp beats, melancholic…

Stock Aitken Waterman have shared that they turned down the chance to work with Take That, because the three of them “didn’t really see that for what it was”. The English songwriting and record production trio – comprising Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman – shared the news during a new interview with the Daily Star newspaper’s Wired column, sharing that they walked away from an offer to join forces with the boy band in the ‘90s. The offer came when the band was comprised of Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, and Howard Donald, and seemingly…

It looks like the action comedy Small Soldiers may be getting a sequel. The film, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary, and Gregory Smith first arrived back in 1998, and focuses on two warring factions of action figures. Leary played the CEO of a toy company, who commissions two of his designers to develop a new line of smart toys. Both factions ultimately develop independent personalities after having advanced military-level technologies installed by mistake, and things take a turn for the worse when one becomes lethal. The original film has an open ending, with viewers never finding out if the protagonists…

SiriusXM Holdings reported total revenue slipped 2% from a year ago to $2.14 billion, on lower subscriber and advertising revenue and higher operating expenses. Subscriber revenue came in at $1.63 billion, compared to $1.66 billion a year ago, and ad revenue totaled $432 million in the quarter, down from $443 million a year ago. Income from operations dropped 29% to $365 million from $471 million a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA was $668 million, down from $702 million last year. Free cash flow rose nearly 27% from a year ago to $402 million from $317 million. Related SiriusXM Holdings CEO…

While Hayley Williams‘ new album has been massively well-received by fans, it’s also sparked fears of a Paramore split. READ MORE: On The Cover – Hayley Williams: “Women’s rage has been such a catalyst for beautiful things” Earlier this week (July 28), Williams surprise-released ‘Ego’ on her website, with the new solo record containing 17 tracks, including the single ‘Mirtazapine’ which was premiered on a Nashville radio station last week. The album wasn’t made available on digital streaming platforms, and was only accessible to fans with a 16-digit code after buying something from her hair dye company Good Dye Young. Less than…

Actor, comedian and banjoist Steve Martin will team with banjoist and music industry executive Alison Brown to cohost the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Get It Played. The awards show is slated for Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tenn. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “The IBMA Awards show is always one of my very favorite nights of the year,” Brown in a statement. “I’m so honored to cohost this year with my banjo pal Steve Martin.” Martin added, “I’m thrilled to be hosting with Alison Brown,…

Drake took a breather during his Amsterdam show on Wednesday night (July 30) to give the audience some game when it comes to his thoughts on karma and how he’s been able to maintain longevity in music for nearly two decades. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Never give up. Keep going, not even on some preachy s—t. This might be the moment that you need to hear it,” Drizzy relayed. “And the biggest thing I would say to you is I didn’t get here by being a piece of s—t. I didn’t get here by being a snake.…