Author: Amanda Collins
UK-based, Canadian singer and songwriter Emily Chambers returns with her brand new single What Do You Want?, the lead single to be taken from her upcoming debut album. A blend of vintage R&B, neo-soul, and raw storytelling, What Do You Want? showcases Emily’s signature sultry vocals and lyrical vulnerability. I am a fan of how rich, soulful and timeless her vocal delivery is, effortlessly capturing our attention to her relatable storytelling. Recorded in Nashville with producer David Dorn, What Do You Want? finds the talented artist capturing the struggle between longing, frustration, and the fear of never escaping the hold someone…
Julie Andrews won her first Primetime Emmy in 20 years on Saturday (Sept. 6) – Night 1 of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which were presented at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live. Andrews won outstanding character voice-over performance for her portrayal of Lady Whistledown on Bridgerton. The legendary star, who turns 90 on Oct. 1, is not the oldest woman to win a Primetime Emmy. Her longtime pal Carol Burnett was approaching 91 when she won most her most recent Emmy in January 2024. The two stars made three acclaimed TV specials together. Andrews had won two previous Primetime…
The Belair Lip Bombs have lifted a second single from their forthcoming debut studio album Again, entitled ‘Don’t Let Them Tell You (It’s Fair)’. The song has been part of the band’s live repertoire for just over a year, having originally been performed on 2024’s Jerry Can And A Van tour, and follows on from the release of the album’s lead single ‘Hey You’ last month. In a press statement, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Maisie Everett revealed that she began writing the song inspired by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, using his unique five-string open guitar tuning that loses…
A dynamic hip-hop success with a futuristic electro-pop allure, Cut Scenes is a riveting album from iNL83. Each of its tracks resemble a scene from a film, and thus also an element of one’s life — along with the setting, mood, and overall feeling that accompanies it. From the punchy activeness of “Ad Rock” to the title track’s stylish “cinematic life” recounting, Cut Scenes succeeds with consistently memorable productions and enthralling hip-hop flows. The opening “Jansen Message” plays like a futuristic battle cry, with shades of Blade Runner. “Get ready for the long haul, this battle might be lifelong,” the…
Canadian band With Violet, consisting of Sarah Newel (Vocals and Saxophone), Pete (Vocals and Keyboards), Matthew Cadigan (Guitars), and Spencer FitzGerald (Bass), have just unveiled their brand new single Dancing Where You Left Me Alone, an upbeat alt-pop/dance gem. Produced by Daniel Adams, Dancing Where You Left Me Alone is a bittersweet dance floor anthem about spinning in place after the person you were waiting for is already gone. This message is beautifully conveyed through Sarah Newell’s soaring, all-encompassing vocals which glide effortless and passionately over the upbeat production. Apart from her gorgeous vocals we have an upbeat, groovy production that…
Selena Gomez is reviving Revival on vinyl for the album’s 10-year anniversary. Released on Oct. 9, 2015, Revival reigned for a week No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon its debut, and spent a total of 69 weeks on the chart. Singles “Good for You”, “Same Old Love” and “Hands to Myself” were top 10 hits for Gomez on the Hot 100. A Revival 10-year anniversary deluxe vinyl edition is now available to pre-order exclusively on Gomez’s webstore, where it’s pictured in maroon and shown with a photo insert of the pop star. The release features a new album cover.…
American artist Slow Code shares his brand new single Company Man, his 8th single and most upbeat track to date. Company Man is about that thing that was once a passion (a person, art, love itself) becomes just another part of your routine. I am loving the tone of his voice and how passionate and heartfelt his vocal delivery is, making me feel each and every single word he is singing. This is a very relatable song about how at times we lose that passion and things become a routine, showing a push and pull between love and detachment. Accompanying his…
Orlando Bloom has said he would “hate” to see another actor play Legolas in The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum. The upcoming film was provisionally announced in 2023, with Andy Serkis, who portrayed Gollum in the original Peter Jackson film trilogy, returning to the role and also directing the film. In May, Deadline reported that the film would be released into cinemas on December 17, 2027, following on in the mid-to-late December release window that proved successful for the Jackson trilogy from 2001 to 2003 and his subsequent Hobbit trilogy from 2012 to 2014. Further casting has…
Leon Thomas headlined Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop LIVE concert at Webster Hall in New York City on Friday (Sept. 5). The fast-rising R&B star — who recently received the Breakthrough of the Year Award at Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2025 event — was one of several artists to take the stage at the free show. Presented by State Farm, Ralph Lauren and UnitedMasters, the packed event served as the centerpiece of Billboard’s Hip-Hop & R&B Week. The night’s lineup also featured GELO, Odeal, Ravyn Lenae and Armanii. “Billboard has always been at the forefront of recognizing and promoting emerging talent,” Billboard CEO…
When word got out that the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event would be taking over Webster Hall for a free concert on Friday (Sept. 5), New Yorkers from all walks of life consumed three blocks waiting — and hoping — to get inside. Those lucky enough to gain entry celebrated every second of the night, as DJ Ohso meticulously spun through hip-hop bangers, sultry afro tunes and a little bit of Paramore to keep the crowd energized, engaged and hungry for a showcase from Billboard‘s Rookies of the Year. Armanii kicked the night off with his signature blend of dancehall…