Club Culture
Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s 50th anniversary: “Do what you think is right and share that with the world”
The Manchester jazz-punk band weigh in on the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore debacle, and tell us about being challenged to a duel by Opus Kink, and playing The 100 Club’s 50 Years of the Punk Special anniversary show The post Maruja on their “life-affirming” year and punk’s 50th anniversary: “Do what yo
The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme
He performed it in Tokyo with Yoko Takahashi, who sings the anime’s opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”
The Weeknd Debuts New Song Sampling Neon Genesis Evangelion Theme
He performed it in Tokyo with Yoko Takahashi, who sings the anime’s opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”
William Shatner's Metal Debut at Chicago Club Show
The 95-year-old Star Trek icon played the Chicago club show ahead of his Riot Fest gig. William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist Spencer Ka
William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist
The 95-year-old Star Trek icon played the Chicago club show ahead of his Riot Fest gig. William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist Spencer Kaufman
Notable Music Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Gilla Band, Working Men’s Club, Shygirl, Ezra Collective + Slayyyter
Madonna previews new Charli XCX collab ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, out next week
The pair were rumoured to be beefing earlier this year, before enjoying a summer "mini-break" together in Paris
Madonna previews new Charli XCX collab ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, out next week
The pair were rumoured to be beefing earlier this year, before enjoying a summer "mini-break" together in Paris
Standout music releases from the past week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Gilla Band, Working Men’s Club, Shygirl, Ezra Collective + Slayyyter
Hitmaker Vaundy Proves His True Worth Live as Fervor Spreads Beyond Japan
Opening with a two-night run at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, this large-scale tour spans East Asia, making stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Fukuoka, and Taipei.
Hitmaker Vaundy Proves His True Worth Live as Fervor Spreads Beyond Japan
Opening with a two-night run at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, this large-scale tour spans East Asia, making stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Fukuoka, and Taipei.
Dark Lo & V Don Break Down Each Track From ‘Made of Gold’
The underground's dynamic duo make their triumphant return with their first project together since 2023's Charlie Pope 2.
Dark Lo & V Don Break Down Each Track From ‘Made of Gold’
The underground's dynamic duo make their triumphant return with their first project together since 2023's Charlie Pope 2.
Toys 'R' Us Reopens Hundreds of Stores
Toy sales were up 17% in the first half of 2026, driven largely by trading cards and collectibles. Toys ‘R’ Us Returns with Hundreds of Stores Hoping Adults, Too, Will Be Toys ‘R’ Us Kids Wren Graves
Toys ‘R’ Us Returns with Hundreds of Stores Hoping Adults, Too, Will Be Toys ‘R’ Us Kids
Toy sales were up 17% in the first half of 2026, driven largely by trading cards and collectibles. Toys ‘R’ Us Returns with Hundreds of Stores Hoping Adults, Too, Will Be Toys ‘R’ Us Kids Wren Graves
ISMOS Turns Minimalism Into Perception on Abstract Vol. 1
ISMOS’ Abstract Vol. 1 is built around a concept that could easily feel too heavy for a club compilation: your inner world creates your reality. The interesting part is that the label does not try to over-explain that idea and instead it lets ten artists interpret it through minimal and tech house,
SoundExchange strikes reciprocal agreement with the UAE’s MusicNation, opening neighboring rights royalty flows in both markets
SoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
Fancy opening for Ed Sheeran? Guitar Center is running a competition for that...
But it’s for one night only in Mexico City
Madonna Is Opening the VMAs for the First Time in 23 Years
The Queen of Pop is the most-nominated artist of the night
Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Payphone’ Dials Up 1 Billion Views on YouTube
Released back in April 2012, "Payphone" gives Maroon 5 a sixth entry into YouTube's Billion Views Club.