Culture & Society
Three data-driven takeaways for artist YouTube growth in 2026
Social media management platform Metricool has just published a new report, revealing crucial data around how to better grow on YouTube. The good news for developing artists first: if their YouTube channel sits between 2k – 10k subscribers, it’s one of the channels with the highest likelihood of gr
How Adéla made an impact with “Ain’t In LA”
The Slovak pop artist Adéla has been creating a lot of buzz around her in the last year, rapidly growing a streaming and social audience and becoming one of pop’s most promising breakout artists. She’s just announced her debut album and released what could become her most impactful single to date –
Music Climate Pact and Seismic to help music companies avoid greenwashing
How up are you on the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) directive, which comes into force across Europe this September?
Barack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard with summer 2026 playlist
"Our hearts go out to his family"
Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker nipples have sent the internet into meltdown
The star called it his "dream" to have the prosthetics made for his character
Nas to Be Honored with BMI Icon Award at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The GRAMMY-winning rapper will be honored at the private ceremony in Los Angeles on August 26. Source
Final Soundgarden Album in the Works, Currently Being Mixed
It comprises eight tracks recorded with Chris Cornell before his death in 2017
Yung Filly Found Guilty of Assault, Acquitted of Rape
He will remain on bail until August 21, and from there the court will decide his sentencing date
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Surprise Fans with Rooftop Gig
"Fucking Brighton!" declared Cave as they performed a stripped-back four-song impromptu set ahead of their gig at Preston Park with Flaming Lips, English Teacher and more
Karol G Drops New Reebok Classics Campaign ‘Rooted in Community’
"Born Classic. Work Together." marks the second installment between the Colombian star and the shoe brand.
"I’m hoping the reaction won’t be too intense for people, but I know that it will be because it has been for us": Drummer Matt Cameron confirms that a final Soundgarden album is currently being mixed
It comprises eight tracks recorded with Chris Cornell before his death in 2017
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds surprise Brighton fans with rooftop gig ahead of huge homecoming show
"Fucking Brighton!" declared Cave as they performed a stripped-back four-song impromptu set ahead of their gig at Preston Park with Flaming Lips, English Teacher and more
“It’s a strange little song. It’s weird and off its trolley - but people love it and everybody knows it”: We speak to The Selecter’s Pauline Black about their breakthrough 1979 single - and 2 Tone's moment as the sound of British youth culture
Pauline Black speaks to us about the origins of the Selecter, and how the group’s upbeat debut single ironically gained traction amongst the very DJs it was criticising
Record labels propose AI music chart rules
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t
Nas to receive BMI Icon Award
The GRAMMY-winning rapper will be honored at the private ceremony in Los Angeles on August 26. Source
Scott Gorham recalls Phil Lynott's final days
“Even if he had stopped taking drugs right there on the spot, I think it had still gone too far”
PlayStation to discontinue physical discs despite user feedback
“We have received various opinions and people have strong views”
PlayStation moving forward with end of physical discs despite backlash
“We have received various opinions and people have strong views”
‘Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ remake to compete with ‘GTA 6’
According to rumours, both games will launch this November
Wolf Alice cover The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’
The song is the second to be shared from their 7” package of B-sides from the recording sessions of ‘The Clearing’