Album & Track Reviews
🎧 Approved: Charlotte Dos Santos
You can tell Charlotte Dos Santos relishes following her own creative intuition, which is why she’s had comparisons to Solange. New single ‘Roses’ is a good place to start, richly textured lush, cinematic chamber soul, with a slightly psychedelic-jazz arrangement
Streaming services celebrate as Canadian government scraps streaming levy plan and announces alternative $600 million cultural funding package
The Canadian government seems to have scrapped the controversial streaming levy which would have seen a 5% levy charged on music and video streaming services. Instead it is committing to introduce “federal investments” of $600 million a year to support Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors
FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack album announced
The album is “designed to unite fans worldwide through the power of music and football”
Weezer announce new album and single
Co-producer Kenneth Blume (fka Kenny Beats) said he wanted to make “the most violent Weezer album ever"
‘Whispering’ Bob Harris to step down from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years due to “ill health”: “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life”
“I have put everything I have into every show I’ve ever done, and it’s all been because of you,” he told fans
Weezer announce ‘The Gold Album’ with mournful single ‘We Might As Well Be Strangers’ featuring Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman
Co-producer Kenneth Blume (fka Kenny Beats) said he wanted to make “the most violent Weezer album ever"
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack album announced with The Rolling Stones, Shakira, Stormzy and more
The album is “designed to unite fans worldwide through the power of music and football”
German Artist Absolutely Secures Significant Growth in Spotify Engagement Metrics
German artist Absolutely has recorded a 27% increase in Spotify followers, reaching a total of 112,429 and highlighting an accelerating trend in listener engagement.
Michael Jackson wanted to make a dark fantasy video game with original soundtrack
He was working with the team behind ‘Enter The Matrix’ on ‘Dark Rim’
Soundtrack for 'Not Suitable For Work' Announced
Dua Lipa, James Brown and LCD Soundsystem are among those to pop up during Mindy Kaling's new show
Soundtrack for 'Scary Movie' Reboot Revealed
It is the first film in the Wayans' horror parody series since 2013
UMG spends $290m buying back stock from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, amid fund’s exit from music company
UMG repurchased 14,156,285 of its ordinary shares at €17.66 each after its board recently rejected a takeover proposal from Ackman and Pershing Square. Source
Christina Aguilera announces only UK show of 2026 at Sandringham with Craig David and more
The gig will also feature support from Blue and emerging alt-pop singer Ruby Roberts
Every song on the ‘Scary Movie’ reboot soundtrack
It is the first film in the Wayans' horror parody series since 2013
Every song on the ‘Not Suitable For Work’ soundtrack
Dua Lipa, James Brown and LCD Soundsystem are among those to pop up during Mindy Kaling's new show
Midrift – ‘Silhouette’ review: a promising debut building on big influences
The San Francisco trio’s debut doesn’t always escape its post-hardcore influences, but its emotional immediacy suggests a band already outgrowing their peers
HorsegiirL Debuts Album 'Nature Is Healing'
The half-human, half-horse disc jockey drops a barnstorming debut album
Olle Boerg: The Hypnotic Rise of a Swedish Sound Sculptor
Swedish producer Olle Boerg is quietly carving out a distinctive niche within electronic music, drawing listeners into intricate soundscapes built on a foundation of shamanic rhythm and evolving textures. His recent surge in listenership suggests a growing recognition for his deeply immersive craft.
Ella Langley Announces 2026 Tour
The country star is celebrating her breakout year with her biggest shows to-date. Learn how to get tickets. Ella Langley’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Taylor Swift Inspired by Paul McCartney
McCartney released his latest album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' last Friday (May 29)