Album & Track Reviews
Loathe – ‘A Stranger To You’ review: a barn-storming collection of maximalist, genre-bending digi-metal
On their long-awaited return, the Liverpool band offer up an innovative, exhilarating record of finely tuned modern heavy music
Razorlight share previously unheard ‘America’ demo from 20th anniversary edition of self-titled album
"I loved it at this point but felt it was a little too safe for Razorlight," said Johnny Borrell
Olivia Rodrigo Holds Off Rolling Stones For Australia’s Chart Crown
The Rolling Stones drop in at No. 2 on the ARIA Chart with Foreign Tongues, their 25th studio album.
BARELY ALIVE Proves Brostep’s Evolution Is Far From Over on ‘100% NO AI’
More than a decade after helping establish brostep as one of electronic music’s defining sounds, BARELY ALIVE are demonstrating there is still plenty of room for the genre to evolve. Their latest release, ‘100% NO AI,’ revisits the aggressive energy and intricate sound design that first introduced t
From Cricket to the Catwalk: Australian Pop Newcomer Oliver Cronin Has Created His Own Piece of ‘Paradise’
The Australian pop singer has lived a charmed life. He spoke with Billboard ahead of his new EP release, Lost On The Way To Paradise.
Producer Ian Kirkpatrick Credits Auto-Tune for Career and Hits
“The vocal on it is the vocal we recorded on the day on an SM7, realtime AutoTune, on the couch. I just left it on the track and that was it”
Ekko Astral Are Going on “Indefinite Hiatus”
The D.C. punks say they will no longer release their album The Beltway Is Burning “any time soon”
Actress Reveals New Album Radical Frame
His first solo LP in two years includes the new single “Overchord” and last month’s “Live by You”
Armodine Unveils Electronic Single 'Feed The Fire'
Electronic artist Armodine is set to release a new single, 'Feed The Fire,' independently on July 17, 2026. This track marks their latest offering in the electronic music landscape.
‘Heartstopper Forever’ review: a chaotic goodbye to Netflix’s wholesome teens
This queer coming-of-age romcom bows out with a two-hour special
Steve Lacy Announces Electronic Album 'Oh yeah?' for July 2026 Release
Steve Lacy is set to release a new electronic album titled 'Oh yeah?' independently on July 17, 2026. The album features a single track.
How ‘Lord Of The Rings’, ‘Minecraft’ and dungeon crawler games inspired Au/Ra’s “hopecore” alt-pop debut
The electro-pop anthems of ‘Heartcore’ soundtrack a fantastical journey back towards childlike whimsy
Gracie Abrams Announces Independent Electronic Album 'Daughter from Hell'
Gracie Abrams is set to release her new electronic album, 'Daughter from Hell,' independently on July 17, 2026. This album features a single track, marking a significant independent offering in the electronic landscape.
Bella Kay to Release Electronic Album 'My Reckless Abandon' Independently
Electronic artist Bella Kay will release her new album, 'My Reckless Abandon,' on July 12, 2026. The independent release will feature a single track.
Dardan Announces New Electronic Album 'EUROSPORT 2' for July 2026 Release
Dardan is set to release a new electronic album, 'EUROSPORT 2,' independently on July 17, 2026. The forthcoming project marks a notable addition to the artist's catalog.
Future Islands Reflect on Iconic Letterman Performance and New Releases
Over a decade on from exploding into the public consciousness with a performance for the ages, Future Islands reflect on their Letterman moment, and discuss their next moves
Simmons and Stanley Discuss Kiss's "Destroyer" Album Creation
“It was musically and lyrically challenging – we were pushing the boundaries”
Pop Producer Credits Auto-Tune for Career Success and Hit Songs
“The vocal on it is the vocal we recorded on the day on an SM7, realtime AutoTune, on the couch. I just left it on the track and that was it”
Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE In-Ear Monitor Review
In-ear monitoring is becoming more affordable, with many entry-level options on the market. The DT30 IE from Beyerdynamic could be the perfect beginner in-ears, or even a decent backup for more season
Ekko Astral Cease Activities for Indefinite Hiatus
The D.C. punks say they will no longer release their album The Beltway Is Burning “any time soon”