Topic: Music

Music news, from stadium-filling icons to the artists shaping the charts this week, covering new releases, reissues and the interviews and anniversaries that put a record's story in context. It ranges across genres and eras, so a look back at how a soul classic or disco anthem came together sits alongside coverage of what's charting or making headlines right now.

Beyond the music itself, this is where the people and decisions behind it get examined: why a band turned down a big break, how a songwriter settled on a lyric overnight, or what a veteran musician makes of the industry and the world today. There's also room for the wider culture around music, from touring and nightlife to the health and social benefits some readers get from it.

Taken together, it's a mix of nostalgia and the present tense, useful for anyone who wants to understand not just what's playing now but the stories and decisions that shaped the music they already know.

  • Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley release new country song ‘Jaded’ and it’s already going viral

    Country stars Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley have released a new duet titled “Jaded”, which quickly gained a strong reaction from fans online. The pair previously scored a hit with their collaboration “That’s Why We Fight”, and their latest release has generated similar buzz, reinforcing Langley’s standing as one of the genre’s most prominent current…

  • Nate Sib – “All I Needed”

    Nate Sib has released “All I Needed”, a new single ahead of his forthcoming debut album, Reborn. The track is presented as a polished pop-R&B song centred on romantic longing, reinforcing the emerging artist’s melodic, emotionally direct style. Stereogum compares Sib’s vocal approach to a softer, hyperpop-adjacent Justin Bieber, highlighting his vocal trills and gentle…

  • This song is called: LONDON CITY ROCKER

    LONDON CITY ROCKER is a track shared as a YouTube Short, presented here as a quick, punchy visual snippet rather than a full-length music video. The title suggests a rock-flavoured tribute to London life, likely aimed at capturing the city’s energy in a short, attention-grabbing format suited to social sharing. No further details about the…

  • Alleged stalker of Lindsey Buckingham unfit to stand trial

    A person accused of stalking Lindsey Buckingham has reportedly been found unfit to stand trial. This means the court has determined they are currently unable to take part properly in criminal proceedings, so the case cannot proceed in the usual way. The article text provides no further details about the allegations, the individual involved, the…

  • How a Series Of Emails From Francis Ford Coppola Led Electronic Artist Dan Deacon To Film Scoring: ‘It Was Never My Goal To Be a Touring Musician’

    Experimental electronic musician Dan Deacon began moving into film scoring after Francis Ford Coppola persistently contacted him in 2009, having been impressed by Deacon’s ideas about composition in an NPR interview. Their eventual collaboration on Coppola’s 2011 horror film Twixt was difficult, but it gave Deacon experience that redirected his career away from relying solely…

  • RUSH To Release ‘2112 (50th Anniversary)’ And ‘The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987’ In October

    Rush will release two vinyl records on 2 October 2026 as part of celebrations around the band’s “Fifty Something” tour. The releases mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 album 2112 and bring the 2003 compilation The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 to vinyl for the first time. 2112 will be issued as a…

  • The Avalanches Announce New Album ‘No Bad Memories’

    The Avalanches have announced their new album, ‘No Bad Memories’, due for release on 16 October. The Australian electronic duo describe it as an exploration of memory, desire, nostalgia and the influence of consumer culture, continuing their sample-driven approach to pop music. The announcement follows the group clearing their social-media accounts, prompting speculation among fans.…

  • Setting – “Your Destiny Distresses Me”

    Instrumental trio Setting have released a new single, “Your Destiny Distresses Me”, recorded during the sessions for their self-titled second album, which arrived in April. Although it was left off the album, the nearly eight-minute track is presented as a strong standalone piece, moving from darker, heavier passages towards a more comforting and expansive atmosphere.…

  • “This Is As Authentic As It Gets” Masego Interviewed

    Masego discusses his new 16-track album, ‘Fix Your Face’, describing it as his most vulnerable and authentic work to date. The Jamaican-American musician says the record moves beyond the bravado and charisma often associated with R&B, using open-hearted songwriting across jazz, soul and R&B to reveal more of his personal perspective. He says the album’s…

  • Meshell Ndegeocello & Cat Power – “Don’t You Want Me” (The Human League Cover)

    Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power have released a cover of The Human League’s 1982 hit “Don’t You Want Me”. Their version transforms the synthpop original into a slower, reggae-influenced duet, giving the song a different emotional tone and adding new meaning through its same-gender perspective. The track is the latest preview of Ndegeocello’s forthcoming covers…