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“Reviews of the album referred to it as her woke record, but I’m guessing she didn’t call it ‘woke pop’?” WRONG. So close! ‘Purposeful pop’. “Working with Katy Perry was enjoyable. She was really welcoming of our collaborative ideas, funny and put us at ease working with her in the studio. She was very quick at coming up with amazing vocal melodies with her co-writing partner. We’d play her demos and ideas and talk to her about a melody I had in mind, and within minutes, she’d go into a different room and return with a fully formed set of…
A man at a recent KoRn concert was punched by a fan and removed by security for allegedly masturbating in public. READ MORE: Korn: “On this record, we have grown emotionally. Music is healing to all of us” Per Loudwire, the alleged incident occurred on Wednesday (August 27) as the band kicked off the first of a two-night stint at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where System of a Down also co-headlined. Another concertgoer claimed to have captured the incident on video and later shared it on TikTok. It was captured from several rows behind the perpetrator, who can allegedly be…
Cradle Of Filth‘s Dani Filth has shared his “side of the story” after the departure of multiple band members. Last weekend, spouses and bandmembers Zoë Marie Federoff and Marek “Ashok” Šmerda quit Cradle Of Filth, citing “low pay”, “stress” and “unprofessional behaviour”, including management withholding proper compensation and Filth’s “foolish” decision to collaborate with Ed Sheeran. Federoff later shared a further statement on the situation on Facebook, which alleged that the couple “make [£]150/day currently and [£]25K a year roughly in this band, to clarify the math”. Federoff went on say: “We planned this transition out of Cradle of Filth months…
As Deliver Me From Nowhere, the Scott Cooper-directed biopic about the making of Bruce Springsteen’s moody, bleak Nebraska album premiered at Telluride Film Festival in Colorado on Friday night (Aug. 29), viewers were the first to hear Jeremiah Fraites’ emotional score. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Lumineers co-founder moved into composing with the film, which held special meaning for him. “I grew up in New Jersey, so Bruce Springsteen’s music was always a part of my landscape, whether learning how to drive to eating at 24-hour diners, his music was always with me,” Fraites tells Billboard. “Collaborating…
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KPop Demon Hunters fever reaches Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart, powered by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Golden” topping the July 2025-dated ranking. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Rankings for the Top Movie Songs chart are based on song and film data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of July 2025. The ranking includes newly released films from the preceding three months. Though it was released on June 20 on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters music did…
Gone are the days of label execs lurking at sticky-carpeted pub gigs, plucking the “next big thing” straight off the stage. In 2025, the art of A&R (artist and repertoire) is less about late-night scouting and more about artists who are building sustainable careers in an era defined by streaming, social media, and global connectivity. At its core, though, the role hasn’t changed – it’s still about spotting sparks of authenticity and helping artists turn them into lasting fires. With BIGSOUND 2025 about to kick off in Brisbane next Tuesday, some of the world’s most influential A&R figures are in…
Naarm/Melbourne post-punk duo HighSchool have locked in the release of their long-awaited debut album, with their self-titled record set to land this Halloween (October 31st) via [PIAS] Australia. To mark the news, the band have also dropped a brand new single dubbed ‘Dipped’, giving fans a further glimpse into their shadowy yet euphoric world. Made up of Rory Trobbiani and Luke Scott, with live members Lilli Trobbiani and Lucy Lamb, HighSchool have spent the past few years fine-tuning a sound that blends shoegaze haze with new-wave grit and post-punk nostalgia. Following their breakout EPs Forever At Last (2021) and Accelerator…
Twenty years ago, Rihanna released her debut album, Music of the Sun, on Aug. 29, 2005. No one could have predicted on that late summer day just how close to the sun the then-17-year-old from Barbados would end up flying. Two decades later, the woman born Robyn Fenty has added a lot of hyphens to her job title beyond pop star, venturing into acting (Battleship, Smurfs), business (Fenty Beauty, Savage x Fenty) and motherhood (RZA and Riot Rose with A$AP Rocky), just to name a few side hustles. On Friday (Aug. 29), Rihanna couldn’t let the day go by without…
Six Disney Princesses — Jodi Benson (Ariel), Paige O’ Hara (Belle), Auli’i Cravalho, (Moana), Susan Egan (Megara), Anika Noni Rose (Tiara) and Ginnifer Goodwin (“Snow White” from ‘Once Upon A Time’) –get tested to see how well they know these classic Disney Princess songs. Auli’i Cravalho It all depends on you. Jodi Benson Sure, she’s got everything. Ginnifer Goodwin Every time I see these OG princesses come out, I get emotional. Tetris Kelly She’s Tiana. This is Princess Tiana. Susan Egan This iconic music. It doesn’t get any better. Tetris Kelly I am standing with the original Ariel. I mean,…