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James Blake, Travis Scott, & Ludwig Göransson – “When I’m Home”
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, one of the most anticipated films of 2026, is out today. The epic tale called for an equally epic cast, which includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and even Travis Scott. Scott is also on the movie’s original soundtrack, which is available today…
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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT
Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, “Bastard Ballads” (1988) and “God’s Gift” (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio…
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Fejká links back up with Kim Van Loo for his Colorize debut, ‘We Were There’
German producer Fejká has released “We Were There,” his debut original track for the Colorize label, featuring long-time collaborator Kim Van Loo on vocals. The pair first began writing together during the Covid-19 lockdowns, and the track continues Fejká’s signature melodic house sound, which favours atmosphere and mood over conventional drops. The release follows Fejká’s…
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Brandon Flowers releases new solo single Paradise
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has released “Paradise”, the second advance single from his upcoming solo album Thrasher, his first solo record in 11 years. The song follows lead single “Plans” and continues the country-tinged direction he pursued by recording in Nashville with producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, both of whom have worked on…
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Born in England 77 Years Ago, the Bassist and Songwriter Who Helped Create Heavy Metal
Geezer Butler, born Terence Butler in Birmingham on 17 July 1949, is being marked on the anniversary of his birth as the bassist and chief lyricist who helped create Black Sabbath and, with it, heavy metal. He named the band, wrote most of its early lyrics, and co-shaped its sound alongside Tony Iommi, Bill Ward…
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COLDRAIN Announces New Album ‘Optimize = Optdemise’, Releases ‘Ex-Humanity’ Single
Japanese alt-metal band COLDRAIN have announced their eighth studio album, “Optimize = Optdemise”, due for release on 25 September 2026 via Century Media Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of a new single, “Ex-Humanity”, the sixth track revealed from the record and the band’s first fresh material since their “Optimize” EP came out in…
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Kneecap, Sleaford Mods and Kitty Amor kick off an eclectic day of partying at Electric Castle 2026
Electric Castle 2026 launched its opening day at Bánffy Castle in Transylvania, with Sleaford Mods delivering an energetic early set that set the tone for the 24-hour festival’s 13th edition. The Nottingham duo, led by frontman Jason Williamson alongside Andrew Fearn on beats, mixed sharp social commentary with playful crowd interaction, previewing the festival’s eclectic…
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3 Songs From the 70s That Prove the Minimoog Was the Essential Synthesizer of the Decade
American Songwriter has published a piece celebrating the Minimoog, the compact analogue synthesiser Robert Moog created in 1970, and its lasting influence on 1970s music. The article highlights how the instrument, a more portable follow-up to Moog’s original 1964 synthesiser, became a signature sound for major artists of the era and helped shape the decade’s…
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These 3 Songs From the 1950s Sound Ridiculously Modern
An American Songwriter feature highlights three songs from the 1950s that the author argues sounded strikingly ahead of their time, helping lay the groundwork for later developments in rock and pop music. The piece is a retrospective, opinion-style list rather than breaking news, aimed at reassessing how forward-thinking certain 1950s recordings were compared with the…