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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.

Foley Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album

August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, New Zealand pop duo Foley dropped their brilliant new album, ‘Crowd Pleaser’, on our heads – a ten-track release featuring new songs and past hits alike. With one half of the album having come out earlier this year to critical acclaim, the second part has been eagerly anticipated through these past months – and rightfully so, as the full release of ‘Crowd Pleaser’ is completely worth the hype.

Jedward Are Just Gas In New Ad With Gas Networks Ireland

August 28, 2023

In a new advertising collaboration with Gas Networks Ireland, Jedward gently poke fun at their image while sharing a very important message.

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.

Akon Set To Release Latest EP Tomorrow

August 24, 2023

Legendary American recording artist Akon has announced his latest EP, titled ‘Afro Freak EP’, which was to be releasing in two days – now, with a day left until the eight-track release hits digital and physical shelves, we can take a further look into what it might be like, and some of the history not only behind the EP itself (which stems back to a previous EP, titled ‘TT Freak’), but the legend who made it as well.

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’.

Ringo Starr Announces Latest EP, ‘Rewind Forward’

August 23, 2023

Ringo Starr has announced details for his upcoming EP, ‘Rewind Forward’, set for release later this year. The new project is Starr’s fourth EP release in the last three years, and his first since ‘EP3’ in September 2022. The legendary artist worked with musicians such as long-time friend Paul McCartney and his own All Starr band to produce the new project, which releases October 13th on digital, cassette, CD and vinyl.