Author: Amanda Collins
Financial authorities in South Korea have referred HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors following an investigation into fraud allegations. Bang’s legal woes have escalated in the same week that police announced they are no longer investigating breach of trust allegations made by HYBE against the ousted founder of its Ador subsidiary, Min Hee-jin.Bang is accused of misleading investors prior to the 2020 Initial Public Offering of K-pop powerhouse HYBE. It’s claimed that, in 2019, he told investors that no IPO was planned even though the process for a stock market listing was already underway. That allegedly led to some investors selling…
The tech CEO that appeared to be caught having an affair by “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert has resigned from the company. Andy Byron tendered his resignation from Astronomer on Saturday (July 19) and the board of directors of the company have said they have accepted it. Footage of the moment started going viral on Thursday (July 17) when the regular “kiss cam” segment of Coldplay’s ‘Music Of The Spheres’ show at the Gillette Stadium near Boston appeared to catch Byron with his arms around a woman. When they saw themselves on the big screen, they appeared mortified and…
One of the best benefits of running this site, is getting familiar with major talent. Those creatives who names you see and know you’re getting something special and SMOORIBA has become ones of those names, with “Easy” being another must hear jam that shines to the fullest. As soon as you hit play you hear the big time approach in the music shines through majorly, with an appeal in the music that feels like it’s meant for the world to hear, while also packing major creativity and innovation that brings a freshness to the music that, makes it refreshing for a crowded genre.…
Charli XCX and The 1975‘s George Daniel have tied the knot. The 32-year-old pop star was seen in a stunning wedding dress kissing the 35-year-old drummer in London on Saturday (July 19), TMZ reports. Video footage shared on X captures the couple celebrating outside Hackney Town Hall, surrounded by close family and friends. For the occasion, the Brat hitmaker wore a white, off-the-shoulder silk gown in a shorter style rather than a traditional long dress. She styled her long hair down and completed the look with a flowing white veil. Daniel was dressed in a dark double-breasted suit paired with…
When people come to Hip Hop, they come for the real. That authenticity in an artist that comes through the speaker in a real way, to make you feel the music. When an artist is being true, without even knowing them you know they’re giving their soul on the mic. That soul is what resonates and that soul is what you get from CW Allen on the new song “Guess”. CW Allen taps into his super powers on this stand out release. He delivers a true masterpiece, while kicking the gospel, and showcasing his high skill level. The production is engaging and sets the…
Ninajirachi has continued the rollout for her debut studio album I Love My Computer, sharing its latest single ‘Infohazard’. She co-wrote and co-produced the song with longtime collaborator Darcy Baylis, with the origins of the song stemming back to a songwriting session from early 2020. “The first version was just some chords and drums,” said Ninajirachi in a press statement. “I wrote the lyrics much later, and we revisited it all in another session. The track went through a lot of changes, but those chords never left; they were always kind of the anchor. Darcy is such a chords master;…
Oliver Heldens returns to his Heldeep Records with “Heart Cry,” a powerful new collaboration with rising UK star Poppy Baskcomb. Blending ethereal melodic techno with sweeping trance influences, the track stands as one of Heldens’ most emotionally resonant productions to date. Anchored by the poignant vocal line “Can you hear my heart cry for you?”, the track pulses with longing and catharsis, showcasing a side of Heldens that is both introspective and dancefloor-ready. “When I made the initial instrumental idea of this track, it already felt like something special to me, it had this melancholic feel that just grabs you.…
A rousing rocker from The Missing Diamonds, “Little Wonder” exudes a sweltering bluesy character in its traversal from pulsing guitar entrancement into heavier distortion and multi-layered vocal enthusiasm. The UK-based band thoroughly impress with this single, which marks their debut. Comprising noted songwriters from Burton-on-Trent’s music scene, The Missing Diamonds show a clear ability to craft an invigorating rock sound on this standout first release. Distant-sounding guitars and steady strums build quickly into a feverish blast of heavier rock ardor. “Rain doesn’t fall from my sky,” an empowering ethos exudes, building into a title-touting central chorus with impassioned savvy, showing…
A 3D project is underway from Billie Eilish and acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron, the singer announced Saturday night (July 19) in Manchester, England, where she performed the first of a four-show run at the city’s Co-Op Live. While details remain under wraps, Eilish let the cat out of the bag to the U.K. crowd as they’ll apparently be a component of the release that’s in the works. “You may have noticed there’s more cameras than usual here,” she said from the stage Saturday. “I can’t say much about it, but what I can say is I’m working on something very,…
Anime-inspired duo LMNT 115 teams up with British powerhouse vocalist Zak Abel for their latest single, Out of the Dark, a high-energy and soulful piece of electro-pop/EDM. Out now via Quasar Music, Out Of The Dark is an uplifting summer anthem that shares a message of hope, warmth, and emotional revival. Zak Abel’s vocals are incredibly captivating and instantly infuse a touch of soul and emotion to this uplifting anthem that pairs tender piano melodies with cool rhythms that build up into a euphoric chorus driven by groovy basslines and organic feel-good instrumentation. Accompanied by a heartfelt music video, directed by…