Global Music Releases & News

Lorde on body image and media scrutiny: “I kicked that out the conversation”

Lorde has discussed ideas around body image that pop stars face, saying that in her case she “kicked out the conversation” when she first emerged. The singer, who releases her third album ‘Solar Power’ this week (August 20), was asked in a new...

Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ receives new description on Apple Music

The description for Kanye West‘s much-anticipated album ‘DONDA’ has been updated on Apple Music. READ MORE: Kanye West’s much-delayed 10th album ‘DONDA’: the story so far Kanye’s follow-up to 2019’s ‘Jesus Is King’, which had initially been set to arrive in July 2020, was scheduled to...

Red Velvet drop whimsical new ‘Queendom’ music video

South Korean girl group Red Velvet have finally made their long-awaited comeback with ‘Queendom’. READ MORE: Sunmi – ‘1/6’ review: a retro-inspired deep dive into the K-pop star’s mental health On August 16, the five-member group returned with their sixth mini-album, alongside a whimsical,...

Secondary ticketing websites could be shut down if breaking consumer protection rules

Secondary ticketing websites could be fined or shut down under new rules aiming to battle against “unscrupulous” ticket touts. New proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) come as live music returns to the UK after the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: As live...

Hans Zimmer has composed a second score for ‘Dune’

Just over two months until the release of Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated Dune, Hans Zimmer has revealed he has made two separate scores for the film. READ MORE: ‘Dune’: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so far As shared by The Hollywood Reporter,...

Listen to Denzel Curry’s new single ‘The Game’

Denzel Curry has shared a new single titled ‘The Game’, set to feature on the soundtrack for the forthcoming Madden NFL 22 video game, which is due to arrive on August 20. Over a Charlie Heat-produced beat, Curry addresses his rise to success and beefs...

Watch Billy Joel perform ‘Iris’ with Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik

Billy Joel was joined by Goo Goo Dolls‘ John Rzeznik at a Buffalo show this weekend to perform the band’s hit single ‘Iris’ – watch footage below. Joel was performing at the Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park to a crowd of vaccinated fans on...

Lamb of God, Mercyful Fate among bands confirmed for Bloodstock 2022

Lamb of God, Mercyful Fate, Dimmu Borgir and Testament are among the bands confirmed for Bloodstock Open Air 2022, with the festival set to take place at Catton Park in Walton on Trent, Derbyshire from August 11-14 next year. Elsewhere on the bill are...

Travis Barker flies on a plane for the first time since 2008 crash

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has flown on an aeroplane for the first time since a deadly 2008 plane crash which left him with critical injuries, reports say. The crash saw the plane’s two pilots and two of its four passengers killed instantly, with Barker...

HyunA and DAWN to release music as a duo next month

South Korean musicians HyunA and DAWN are slated to debut as a duo in September, as confirmed by their agency P Nation. READ MORE: DPR Live: “I just really want to be transparent with my music” The pair’s upcoming debut together was announced on...