Author: Amanda Collins
One thing there is not a shortage of is new music. Countless releases daily to pick from, but one thing there is a shortage of is must hear music. Music that is undeniable in it’s approach that you can’t get enough, as you get engulfed in the artistry in a real way. Those records are why we do what we do, and Atomic Tom has one of those records on the new song “Wake up The Night”. For starters the band name is really impressive and builds intrigue to want to know how they sound, and once you get play they don’t…
American Pop artist Estella Kirk shares her brand new single 18, a catchy pop song that captures the fear and uncertainty of growing up. Taken from her new EP, Growing Pains, 18 is a nostalgic song that follows a girl wrestling with the pressure to change, afraid that life won’t get better than 18. It’s a song that shows one still navigating the in-between with doubt, hope, and a longing for clarity. A message beautifully conveyed through Kirk’s gorgeous, expressive vocals which soar effortlessly over the captivating pop production. Apart from her lovely vocals, I am particularly fond of the delicate…
In a time where there’s so much music, you can hardly find a song that stands out as special. Most songs sound like another version of a song you’ve already heard but it’s always great, when a song is able to separate itself and Gobe’s new song “For Once in My Life” is able to do that and so much more. It’s a song that you makes a connection beyond just having a sound but something you can connect on an emotional level. It brings a great blend of Pop in the sound, while bringing a Hip Hop touch in…
Welsh singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Otto Aday shares his brand new single Friends Like Lovers, an upbeat indie-pop/rock song out now via his own imprint with AWAL, Old Post Records. Recorded and produced by Otto himself, Friends Like Lovers is an evocative gem about the bittersweet dynamics of being the ”other person” in a love affair. It finds the talented artist singing about the internal conflict between his morals and his heart; and the emotional pain and confusion of being led on by someone who blurred the line between friendship and romance. A story flawlessly conveyed through Otto Aday’s passionate…
People of Tomorrow from all corners of the world have made it to the first day of the second weekend of Tomorrowland’s 19th edition in Boom, Belgium. Tomorrowland’s magic is made in large part by its stages. As you will have noticed by now, there’s never a dull moment as you switch between styles such as big room, (hard) techno, psytrance, house, drum & bass, and hardstyle in front of varying backdrops. What’s more, the stages are always a visual fit to the walls of sound they host. Everything, in other words, is taken care of when it comes to…
Could TikTok actually go offline in the US in September if China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell the company’s US operations to American investors? And haven’t we been in this position before? Donald Trump has been keen to position himself as the saviour of TikTok ever since his return to The White House at the start of the year. But now his Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that “TikTok is going to go dark” if a change in ownership in the US is blocked by either ByteDance itself or the Chinese government. And decisions that will decide the app’s fate in…
Hex Cougar continues to deliver with their latest trap EDM banger “FANTASY” being a surreal dive into a cinematic soundscape that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Known for pushing the boundaries of genre, Hex Cougar fuses atmospheric textures with thunderous bass and sharp trap percussion, creating a track that feels both otherworldly and grounded in raw emotion. The music opens with ethereal synths and haunting vocal chops that draw you in, only to erupt into a powerful drop that’s built for festival stages and midnight drives alike. The production is layered to perfection, and showcases Hex Cougar’s signature…
Noel Gallagher has shared a photo of his guitar rig set-up for the Oasis reunion shows. Check it out below. The post comes as the Britpop giants are set to play the first of seven Live ’25 dates at London’s Wembley Stadium tonight (July 25), following two gigs in Cardiff and a five-night homecoming residency at Manchester’s Heaton Park. They mark their first gigs together since Liam and Noel’s infamous split in 2009, and will continue on Saturday (26), next Wednesday (July 30), Saturday (August 2) and Sunday (3). After taking their huge reunion tour to Edinburgh, Dublin and North…
A group of comedians who sued Pandora over allegations the US digital platform streamed their comedy routines without securing licences that covered their jokes have been dealt a setback. A retired judge asked to review the case has recommended that the court conclude Pandora had an implied jokes licence, and therefore hasn’t infringed any comedy copyrights. According to a court report by retired judge Suzanne Segal, who was appointed as a ‘special master’ to review this case, Pandora was right to infer it had an implied licence covering the comedians’ material.Because said comedians “undisputedly knew for years that their routines were…
An emotional expedition toward tomorrow, unfolding in three chapters across the summer of 2025. It’s not just a compilation. It’s a reimagination. For over two decades, In Search of Sunrise has been more than a series, it’s been a sanctuary for sonic wanderers; a space where emotion, beauty, and transcendence meet under one sky. Now, as the next chapter begins, Markus Schulz steps fully into the role of creative guide, evolving the series into something not just reflective, but visionary. “The world has changed. So has the music. But the need to escape, to dream, and to feel that remains.…