Author: Amanda Collins

System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian joined a tribute band for a spontaneous cover of ‘Cigaro’ in Chicago over the weekend – watch footage below. READ MORE: System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian: “We are not living in a just world” The legendary metal band have toured intermittently since ending their hiatus in 2011, and are currently embarking on a series of shows across North and South America. These have so far included a stop with KoRn at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey last week (August 28), a show at the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold…

Germany based producer Blaikz is back with his brand new single Body On My Body, a collaboration with the Norwegian newcomer Amado Heart.  Body On My Body is a sexy Afro House gem that pairs lush, soulful vocals with a groovy, tropical-infused production that radiates carefree summer vibes. This is a song about missing someone after a breakup and craving their love, body and warmth again. A song with a memorable dose of sensuality that is enhanced by those gorgeous vocals which glide effortlessly over infectious Afro House rhythms and Tribal touches that come together to create an overall warm, danceable…

Liam Payne’s older sister Nicola has shared a heartfelt tribute to her sibling, recalling the last moments they spent together in a recent social media post. Read More: Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenon The musician tragically died last year after a fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentine prosecutor’s office later revealed that the 31-year-old’s cause of death was due to multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding. Last Friday (August 29) would have marked the late One Direction star’s 32nd birthday, and his eldest sister…

Rocco & Frankie bring a groovy bliss with their new bedroom pop single “I Like You Too Much.” The track shines with smooth guitar lines and mellow bass grooves that instantly set the vibe, pulling the listener into its laid-back world. The warm textures and lo-fi touch gives the record an intimate feel, while the rhythm keeps everything moving with just the right amount of bounce. The vocals float effortlessly over the beat, carrying a playful funky tone that matches the theme of crushing a little too hard, while every element works in harmony to create a song that feels…

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has spoken about the chances of the band ever headlining Glastonbury or Wembley Stadium. The topic arose as the singer sat down with NME ahead of the Sheffield band’s mammoth headlining slots at Reading & Leeds festival 2025 – where they broke out an immersive, hit-filled set that mimicked a horror gameshow and introduced state of the art production. Speaking about his mindset going into the milestone show, Sykes said that recently becoming a father had led to him “never [feeling] so calm and peaceful before a headline festival.” “I’m usually just sat…

Amyl & The Sniffers have shared details of a new show in Manchester, which will be one of their “last two headline shows of the year”. Find out the details below. The new show was announced by the Aussie punk band on Instagram this morning (September 1), and will take place at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on October 22. It’ll be one of their last shows of 2025, and takes place just before the band head over to London on October 25 to play a massive gig at Alexandra Palace – where they will be joined by Floodlights…

British singer and songwriter Richard Walters has just dropped his brand new single With Every Heartbeat, an intimate and heartfelt gem out now via Pilotlights Music.  A stunning reinterpretation of the crying-on-the-dancefloor classic With Every Heartbeat by Swedish pop superstar Robyn, this new version finds the talented British artist stripping things back and enhancing the song’s raw, intimate and heartfelt atmosphere. I am a sucker for acoustic guitar-driven songs and this one exudes so much soul and melancholia that instantly got me excited to want to share it with you guys. Richard Walters’s vocal delivery is quite raw and emotionally bare,…

American artist Armand Amos has just unveiled his brand new single Digital Not Analog, a gorgeous alt-pop song out now via Highscore Music.  What I like the most about this song is how passionate and emotive Armand Amos’s vocals are, soaring effortlessly over the captivating production. I love when he hits those higher notes, beautifully enhancing the raw emotion of his storytelling and making the song even more of a memorable and enthralling listening experience. Accompanying his stellar vocal performance we have shimmering textures nicely intertwined with delicate percussive elements, gentle piano keys, electronic flourishes and lush synths that come together…

Job title: Senior Partnerships ManagerCompany: The O2Salary: £46,000-56,000 a year plus 10% bonus and benefitsLocation: The O2Appointment Type: PermanentClosing Date: 7 September 2025Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to FridayAre you looking to progress your career in Global Partnerships?Want to work for an employer named in The Sunday Times Best Places to work 2024?At The O2, we create unforgettable live experiences for millions of fans every year. As our Senior Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our brand partners connect with audiences — bringing big ideas to life and ensuring partnerships truly shine on the world’s…

Sabrina Carpenter has shared her perspective on the backlash aimed at Barry Keoghan after the two broke up. The pop singer’s seventh studio album ‘Man’s Best Friend‘ arrived on Friday (August 29), having been previewed by the “song of the summer” ‘Manchild‘. The lyrics to that saw Carpenter call out inept men, leading fans to believe it was written as a dig at Keoghan. The same day the record dropped, Carpenter sat down with CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King, touching on how the album wasn’t for the “pearl clutchers” and addressing the controversy surrounding its cover. Elsewhere in their discussion, King…