Author: Amanda Collins

Universal Music has asked a US court to dismiss the termination rights lawsuit filed against it by rap duo Salt N Pepa. The major says that – while US copyright law allows creators to terminate a transfer of rights, or ‘grant of rights’, after 35 years – Salt N Pepa never actually granted any rights in their 1980s record deals. Which means there’s nothing to terminate now. The “relevant agreements” under which Salt N Pepa’s recordings were created “contain no grant of copyright rights” from the rappers, a new legal filing from the major claims. A producer the duo worked with…

Japanese rock juggernauts One OK Rock are making their long-awaited return to Australia in 2026, bringing their DETOX world tour down under for their biggest-ever Aussie run — and they’re not coming alone. Joining them as special guests are Sydney/Eora pop-punk powerhouses Stand Atlantic, fresh off the back of their huge 2024 album Was Here. The East Coast party kicks off on Thursday, 12th March at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, before storming into Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Saturday, 14th March, and wrapping things up at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Sunday, 15th March. One OK Rock – ‘Tropical Therapy’ Formed…

Atomik Train will be releasing their debut album in the fall. – Photo courtesy Atomik Train By Jim Barber Can you hear the chug, chug, chugging of the big iron wheels, the rumbling of the engine, the shuddering ground, the clackety-clack as it passes faster and faster over the tracks. A big hard rockin’ locomotive has set off from its home station in the province of Quebec, intent on bringing its cargo of powerful songs and face-melting live shows to audiences across Canada and beyond. Atomik Train brings a dose of modernity to the classic rock, classic metal sounds of…

Ruel is back with an ~infectious~ new banger. The Australian pop prodigy has just dropped ‘I Can Die Now’, a dizzying, high-energy pop rush that marks the first official single from his upcoming sophomore album, due later this year. Co-written with a team of pop heavyweights including Julian Bunetta (Sabrina Carpenter, 1D), Ammo (Beyoncé, Britney), and JKash (Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth), ‘I Can Die Now’ channels the ecstatic chaos of new love into a punchy three-minute anthem that’s equal parts cheeky and cathartic. Ruel – ‘I Can Die Now’ Prior to the release, Ruel debuted the song live during his Red Bull…

British artist Ruti shares their brand new single Maybe I Got It Wrong, a magnetic blend of alternative/indie-r&b music.  Out now via Stem, Maybe I Got It Wrong finds the talented artist beautifully showcasing their vocals which are both featherlight and quite commanding, soaring effortlessly over the shimmering production. Apart from those lush vocals, I am particularly fond of the lo-fi textures nicely intertwined with steady drums, lush guitar plucks, layered harmonies and delicate electronic flourishes that come together to create an overall soulful and mystical listening experience perfect for a laid-back weekend! 

British singer and songwriter Richard Walters has just shared his brand new single No Need To Argue, a heartfelt and melancholic gem out now via Pilotlights Music.  This is a heartbreakingly raw take on the The Cranberries’ classic, recorded directly to tape at his own Manderley Studio. I am really enjoying the tone of his voice and how much raw emotion and soul pours from his heartfelt delivery, soaring effortlessly over the sparse production. I am loving the touches of melancholia that are enhanced by the cinematic and intimate production with subtle piano keys and gentle rhythms that make this a…

Fresh off a massive July 4th weekend with Zeds Dead’s 5th Annual Backyard Jamboree and Eli Brown’s thunderous debut at the Greek Theater, AEG RM has officially launched the 2025 Civic Center Park Concert Series—and it’s set to redefine Denver’s electronic scene. Featuring a stacked lineup of forward-thinking talent in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces, the series marks a bold new era for live dance music in Colorado. This summer, Denver becomes the dance capital of the Mountain West. Set against historic columns and skyline views, the series transforms the Greek Theater into an open-air club that’s…

Prog nerds of down under assemble — Bird’s Robe Records is throwing itself a birthday bash for the ages. To celebrate 15 years of weird, wonderful and wildly ambitious alternative music, the Aussie indie powerhouse is throwing a seven-date festival tour this December, bringing together a stacked lineup of prog, post-rock and alt-rock icons from both sides of the globe. Bird’s Robe 15th Birthday Tour Announcement The Bird’s Robe 15th Anniversary Tour will hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne across two weekends (Dec 5–7 and Dec 11–14), headlined by local heavyweights COG, Texan post-hardcore legends …And You Will Know Us By…

Fresh off a massive July 4th weekend with Zeds Dead’s 5th Annual Backyard Jamboree and Eli Brown’s thunderous debut at the Greek Theater, AEG RM has officially launched the 2025 Civic Center Park Concert Series—and it’s set to redefine Denver’s electronic scene. Featuring a stacked lineup of forward-thinking talent in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces, the series marks a bold new era for live dance music in Colorado. This summer, Denver becomes the dance capital of the Mountain West. Set against historic columns and skyline views, the series transforms the Greek Theater into an open-air club that’s…

Wordle may be several years old, but the wildly popular word game has managed to keep players hooked on their phone screens since 2021. It’s for good reason that the game’s popularity hasn’t dwindled: it’s free to play and boasts a simple concept for a fun and engaging puzzle game that doesn’t take too much time. To play, you’re given six tries to work out each day’s answer, with each try providing another hint until you solve (or guess) your way into getting the right answer. Even if you’ve been playing daily since launch, Wordle stumps the best of us…