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Merlin Signs Licensing Agreement With Spotify for AI Remixing Tool
Merlin, the trade body representing independent record labels, has signed a licensing agreement with Spotify allowing the streaming platform’s AI remixing tool to be used with songs from its member catalogue. Announced on 4 August, the deal lets artists on Merlin-affiliated labels choose whether to participate, extending a feature first launched with Universal Music Group…
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Yaelokre’s Keath Ósk launches new solo era with debut album ‘Foreword’ and experimental single ‘And The Hound’
Keath Ósk, formerly known as Yaelokre, has launched a new solo era with the announcement of debut album ‘Foreword’ and lead single ‘And The Hound’. The release marks a reinvention of the Filipino-Icelandic artist’s earlier acoustic indie-folk material, re-recorded and reimagined with a bolder, more theatrical sound as Ósk steps out under their own name…
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GINGER Says He Has Already Written Songs For THE WILDHEARTS’ Follow-Up To Upcoming ‘Northern Spirit’ Album
Ginger, frontman of English rock band The Wildhearts, has revealed he has already written a follow-up album despite the band’s next record, “Northern Spirit”, not yet being released. Speaking to Eonmusic, he said the writing process had already moved beyond the forthcoming record, underlining his prolific creative output even as he continues to promote the…
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New Linkin Park Documentary To Bow This September
A new documentary about Linkin Park, titled “Unshatter” and directed by band member Joe Hahn, is set for theatrical release on 30 September. Produced with CJ 4DPlex and Trafalgar, and shown in 2D, ScreenX and 4DX formats worldwide, the film traces the band’s journey through loss, resilience and reinvention as they returned to the world…
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Gracie Abrams Built a Career on Honesty. She’s Going Even Deeper Now
Gracie Abrams is preparing to release her third album, Daughter from Hell, which she describes as a bigger, more varied record that digs deeper into her emotional history, tracing themes back to her childhood rather than just recent relationships. The announcement comes as the singer-songwriter, known for turning personal insecurity and self-described emotional messiness into…
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Boston Loves ‘Boston’: Stella Lefty’s Breakthrough Hit Is ‘Country for the Northeast’
Stella Lefty’s single “Boston” has become a genuine radio phenomenon in the city it name-checks, with programmers crediting the song’s own quality as much as its title for driving heavy airplay. The track is currently a top-five hit on the Billboard Hot 100, having peaked at No. 3 and overtaken Dave Loggins’ 1974 song “Please…
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The day David Bowie discovered the next T Rex in Leeds: “Couldn’t get any better”
In 1978, David Bowie helped spark wider attention for the Leeds post-punk band the Mekons when he praised their single “Where Were You?” on Radio 1, comparing them to a young Marc Bolan. This mattered because Bowie was then at a critical high point following Low and Heroes, and his endorsement lent unusual credibility to…
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Next Wave #1199: Holly Head
What does it mean to Holly Head-ify a song? In the boys’ own words it’s “make it loud and irritating”, a serious undersell for a band with a cult following within the northern music community. Their most recent release ‘I’ve Had Want’ has matured from earlier tracks, leaning into a… The post Next Wave #1199:…
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She’s Green name their 5 favorite dream pop albums
The Minneapolis shoegaze/dream pop band’s new EP ‘Swallowtail’ is out now.
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Ariana Grande Pauses Chicago Show To Give Speech About Public Break
Ariana Grande paused her concert in Chicago on Monday night to address weeks of public concern over her health and appearance, following her representatives’ announcement that she would step back from public visibility once her current tour ends. The speech came days after the release of her new album “petal,” which had been largely overshadowed…