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With nominations for Best Pop Artist and Best New Artist at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), millions of streams and growing acclaim, SKAAR is a star in her homeland. Also making significant progress internationally following her debut EP ‘The Other Side of Waiting’ and the breakthrough hit ‘Higher Ground’, SKAAR will release a new collection of songs titled ‘Waiting’ on April 16th. It has today been launched with its lead single ‘Say Something Now’. Listen HERE. Watch the official lyric video HERE.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett is dabbling in a rather unusual sideline, Coffee. Whilst many of his hardcore fans could think a Whiskey or beer might be more fitting, the legendary lead guitarist has launched the Greeny Blues Blend, a coffee inspired by Peter Green's ’59 Les Paul, which Kirk now owns and plays.

After recently announcing details of his 42nd album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ which will be released on May 7th via Exile/BMG, Van Morrison has just released its lead single ‘Only A Song’. LISTEN HERE.

TrailerTrap creator and the mastermind behind the international sensation triple PLATINUM “The Git Up”, Blanco Brown now shares the official video for “CountryTime”. Watch HERE.

Amy Macdonald has now released ‘Statues’, which is another uplifting, high-energy single from her top 10 album ‘The Human Demands’. Delivered in Amy’s signature style, she continues to pave her way as one of Scotland's most popular artists. Statues is the second release since we interviewed her back in October.

TV sensation Megan Mckenna rose to fame with her appearances on Ex On The Beach, Celebrity Big Brother, and The Only Way Is Essex, and then, in 2018, she launched her music career, releasing her debut album Story Of Me which peaked at number four on the UK country chart and debuted at number one on iTunes, as well as the singles High Heeled Shoes, History, and Everything But You.

2020 was a tough year for everyone, but particularly those in the entertainment industry--especially musicians.

Terry Blade has finally put out his debut album “American Descendant of Slavery, The Album” and it’s nothing short of a pure masterpiece.

Em is a dazzling and highly purposed new singer/songwriter who – after a decade-plus of intense study and experiences – stands at the precipice of a breakthrough via her astounding new song and video, “Say What You Mean.”

newfamiliar have arrived with 'How Can I?' - a reflective and reminiscent anthem that is likely to be gracing the airwaves very soon. The video and song features a mixed bag of nostalgic and retro moments.

Ayhan Sahin’s fourth solo single marks the finale release from the long-awaited full-length collaborative project “Pop”

Frank Palangi an indie rock recording artist is freshly homegrown in Upstate New York who pours the fuel on the genre that refuses to die.

We’re unfortunately conditioned to think of the singer/songwriter in certain terms.

Despite being just twenty-one years old, American singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter has already dropped four studio albums, appeared in several TV shows, including a main role in Girl Meets World, and starred in films including Horns and The Hate U Give. But it’s her latest single Skin that has got tongues wagging.

In October Spaceman released Fascist Utopia, a project whose cover depicted an apocalyptically saccharine hellscape of state-enforced "harmony" and "good will".

English singer songwriter Adele has rung in a fabulous milestone this week, the ten-year anniversary of her second studio album, “21,” released in January 2011. The follow up to her debut “19” which dropped in 2008, “21” smashed charts around the world, earning the number one spot in ten countries and cementing her status as a certified multi-platinum artist.

Ron Wright frolics through the most classic rock sounds in his single ‘Cryptocurrency.’ It may be a niche topic that’ll take a while to unpack, but make no mistakes: this is a devilish escapade for the hard rock lovers.

Legendary artists Sir Elton John and Sir Rod Stewart have officially ended an almost three-year feud, which all started over Stewart commenting that John’s 2018 farewell tour was “dishonest,” accusing his former friend of just wanting to sell tickets. John fired back in his autobiography, “Me,” stating I thought he had a f**king cheek, complaining about me promoting a tour while he was sat on a TV show promoting his own tour.”

Pop diva Mariah Carey has spoken about the positive impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had for her. Rather than lamenting on the stressors of lockdowns, she has chosen to focus on the benefits of being forced to stay home since March, commenting that her voice and her health are better than they ever have been.

In a tweet that has stunned Nightwish fans, and the entire metal community, bassist and male vocalist Marko Hietala has announced his departure from the band after 20 years. In true Nightwish tradition, he has been open and transparent in making the announcement, posting his resignation to Twitter:

Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, American mash-up legends Rock Sugar have been blowing our minds with their unique take on the idea of covers. Their skills for masterfully blending tracks to create pieces that manage to sound both completely new while feeling like a glorious tribute to the original songs, are second to none. Not to mention the staggering musical talent these guys have. Throw in their down to earth natures and wicked senses of humour and you have one of the most lovable bands of our time.