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Some artists spend years waiting for their moment. Masha Kova has been preparing for her entire life, and that moment has officially arrived.

PinkPantheress has released the long-awaited music video for fan favourite track “Girl Like Me,” marking one year since the release of her breakout mixtape Fancy That.

Fresh from wrapping up his biggest North American tour to date, Lewis Capaldi has unexpectedly released Live From North America, a new live EP capturing some of the standout moments from the run.

Thirty years after it first changed the sound of British funk-pop, Jamiroquai are celebrating their iconic hit “Virtual Insanity” with a special anniversary vinyl release.

Australian superstar Gabriella Cilmi recently returned with new single “Pure Love”. Today, she has released a brand new live version on YouTube, recorded at Middle Farm.

New York-based Afro-Latin artist Mr. Brey is making waves with his latest release, “No Es Solo La Piel,” a captivating fusion of Afrobeat and trap that explores the deeper layers of attraction, connection, and desire beyond the surface.

Gibson has appointed Monster, guitarist and founding member of the Taiwanese rock band Mayday, as an official Gibson Ambassador and has also unveiled two new Epiphone signature guitars designed with him. The announcement highlights his influence on modern Asian rock and comes alongside the launch of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Mayday Monster ’59 Les Paul Standard and the Inspired by Gibson Custom Mayday Monster 1960 J-45.

After a long hiatus, award-winning composer and pianist Gina Leneé, announces the release of her ninth solo piano album, “Bloom.” 

UR2.Global Psycho-Spiritual Arts Project, a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to uplifting and unifying humanity through the arts, has named Atlanta-based pianist and composer Philip Adair as its 2026 Honorary Artist-in-Residence.

Atlanta, GA — After spending much of last year behind the scenes helping shape the sound and vision of other artists, gospel singer, songwriter, and producer MarQuez Curtis is preparing to step back into the spotlight with new music slated for release in 2026.

Throughout 2025, Curtis focused heavily on artist development and production, lending his creative gifts to several notable projects. Among them was Pastor Stephen Brown’s single “By Friday,” which Curtis both wrote and co-produced. He also penned and produced Carleen Strong Tate’s debut single “Jesus Is My Friend,” collaborating alongside award-winning producer Bart Orr II to bring the record to life.

In an exclusive interview, Curtis shared his passion for cultivating talent and helping others realize their artistic vision.

“I love helping artists develop and birth their vision,” Curtis explained.

Known for his strong work ethic and faith-centered approach, Curtis says his journey has been guided by prayer and purpose.

“I pray, ‘Lord give me the grace to model the standard I expect from others,’” he said.

Now, as he looks ahead to 2026, Curtis expressed excitement about entering a new creative season. With plans to collaborate with new producers and explore fresh sounds, fans can expect music that reflects both growth and authenticity.

With momentum building and anticipation rising, one thing is clear — for MarQuez Curtis, it’s only up from here.

I pray, ‘Lord give me the grace to model the standard I expect from others

 

A rising independent artist known as Kay HeART is gaining attention online with a bold artistic mission that blends music, theatre and social advocacy into a powerful one-woman performance project.

The penultimate night of Yungblud’s 11-date, sold-out O2 arena tour saw the 28-year-old deliver a 1-hour-40-minute set spanning four albums.

The The War and Treaty have announced a run of summer dates across Europe and the United Kingdom, bringing their widely praised live show to both headline venues and major festival stages.

Australian superstar Gabriella Cilmi returns with new single “Pure Love”. 

 Atlanta, GA, UR2.Global – A Psycho-Spiritual Not-for-Profit Arts Project created to uplift and unify mankind names Atlanta based pianist and composer Philip Adair as the 2026 Honorary Artist-in-Residence.

Toronto-based emerging indie rock band Transient Reverie officially steps into the spotlight with the release of their debut single, “Gotta Take a Chance,” available on all major streaming platforms as of January 2026. Marking the band’s first official release, the track introduces listeners to Transient Reverie’s sound and artistic direction with confidence and purpose.

A new global pop moment is unfolding—and it’s being powered by an unstoppable viral surge. Rising international pop artist Belee Kaur is capturing worldwide attention with her latest single, “Addicted to You,” which has already inspired 450+ user-generated videos on TikTok and continues to accelerate across continents.

Eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck has released a surprise new single, “Ride Lonesome,” alongside the announcement of a 25-date North American tour. The track arrives with a video and continues his long-running association with intimate, reflective acoustic songwriting, with production by Beck and mixing from Nigel Godrich.

Welsh ragga metal band Skindred are on course for their first UK number one album as their latest release You Got This leads the Official Albums Chart midweek update.

Ten years after the world lost Prince, his voice still finds new ways to arrive unannounced, intimate and disarming. This week, that voice returns in the form of “With This Tear,” a previously unheard recording pulled from the legendary Paisley Park vault and released by NPG Records in partnership with Legacy Recordings.

Multi-platinum country star Cody Johnson is set to release his next studio album, Banks Of The Trinity, on June 26, 2026, marking a deeply personal chapter in his career rooted in childhood memories and hometown influences.