Author: Declan Hafey

Breakout Rapper Sugarhill Ddot Drops ‘Shake It’

August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, American rapper Sugarhill Ddot released his latest single, the energetic ‘Shake It’. Featuring only the most humble of bragging from Ddot over a dance-worthy beat, ‘Shake It’ is electric, eclectic, and above all else, energetic. Accompanied by a music video where the New York City rapper walks through the streets of sunny Los Angeles accompanied by several scantily clad women, the new song, although sounding strange on paper, is one of Ddot’s most brilliant songs in practice.

Chance The Rapper Sells Out Barclays Centre

August 29, 2023

Commemorating the tenth anniversary of his groundbreaking landmark release, ‘Acid Rap’, Chance the Rapper sold out Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre in an incredible performance alongside stars like Joey Bada$$ and Vic Mensa that left fans across New York City stunned. Following an event of similar magnitude at his home city of Chicago’s United Centre some nights before, Chance defied expectations once again in another show for the ages.

Stefanie Passione Releases New Single, ‘Replaceable’

August 25, 2023

Earlier today, Australian pop singer/songwriter Stefanie Passione released her latest single, the brilliant new track, titled ‘Replaceable’, across streaming platforms. Following up her release of ‘Miss You’ earlier this year, in April, the single (her seventh song so far) touches on the emotions Passione has experienced through the past couple years, accompanied by an awesome backing track and soulful guitar melody.

Take A Preview Into SODA BLONDE’s Upcoming Second Album

August 25, 2023

One of the biggest names in the Irish alt-pop scene, Soda Blonde have been rising up the Emerald Isle charts for some time now. The group’s highly acclaimed 2021 full-length debut release, ‘Small Talk’, has gained millions of streams across multiple platforms, and has established the group as one of the best in the scene in the wake of the dissolution of Little Green Cars, the group’s chart-topping precursor. Soon, with the release of ‘Dream Big’, coming in September, the group are set to shoot even further up the charts.

BLACKPINK Release First Song Since Chart-Breaking Album ‘Born Pink’

August 25, 2023

Today, South Korean k-pop girl group BLACKPINK released their first song of 2023 so far – the hypnotic new single, titled ‘The Girls’. Following up the critical acclaim and success of ‘Born Pink’ would be a near-impossible task for anyone else, but if there’s any group that makes the impossible possible, then BLACKPINK fit that definition perfectly. The new single demonstrates exactly what’s made the group so successful over the past few years.

The Jonas Brothers Cover Deluxe Edition Of Switchfoot’s ‘The Beautiful Letdown’

August 25, 2023

Earlier this month, on August 4th, Switchfoot announced a deluxe edition of ‘The Beautiful Letdown’, with a wide variety of famous guests covering their songs, including the Jonas Brothers covering the title track. Compared to the original 11-track 2003 release, this 20th anniversary edition will feature 25 tracks, with covers, remasters, rewrites, etc. making up the brilliant commemorative album.

James Blunt Set To Tour For ‘Who We Used To Be’

August 24, 2023

Internationally renowned pop rock artist James Blunt has announced an accompanying tour for his upcoming seventh album, titled ‘Who We Used To Be’, which was announced on August 2nd. His first full-length release since 2019’s ‘Once Upon A Mind’, which hit #3 on the UK Albums chart, the album has been one of the most highly anticipated releases of the still-young decade – and the leap year tour is equally anticipated, with the rare opportunity to see one of the best selling artists of the 2000s/10s in person.

Indie Electro Outfit The Dying Seconds Announce ‘Fun At Parties’

August 24, 2023

Earlier this month, independent pop/electro group The Dying Seconds announced the newest single, titled ‘Fun At Parties’, from their upcoming album, ‘Full of Ghosts’ – releasing in early October. The Irish quartet’s third single effortlessly blends emotional lyrics with elements of electronic music, giving us one last brilliant preview into the new album come September 1st, when the single releases across streaming platforms.

OMD Are Back For The First Time In Over Half A Decade

August 23, 2023

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have announced their first full-length project since 2017’s ‘The Punishment of Luxury’ – the October 2023 release of ‘Bauhaus Staircase’. Andy McCluskey’s internationally renowned four-man crew have had a re-rise to prominence in the last decade, with the aforementioned 2017 release of ‘The Punishment of Luxury’ topping the UK’s Independent Chart. Now, six years later, ‘Bauhaus Staircase’ is set to be their most anticipated release since the group’s 2010 reunion album, ‘History of Modern’.