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Galway, Ireland — A fresh and compassionate voice is rising from the heart of Galway. Kathy Mahon, an emerging Irish singer-songwriter, is making waves with her soul-stirring sound and heartfelt mission to uplift listeners through music. Drawing inspiration from global icons like Celine Dion, Bruno Mars, Kylie Minogue, and Chappell Roan, Kathy blends emotional depth with catchy melodies, offering both escape and encouragement in an uncertain world.

Independent hip-hop artist and genre-blurring storyteller Epic Eli is back with “Blindfold,” a deeply personal and reflective new single arriving Friday, August 1st on all major streaming platforms. Stripped-back yet impactful, “Blindfold” trades heavy synths for vulnerability, beginning with raw acoustic guitar chords before gradually building into a moody, modern trap beat — a sonic metaphor for the emotional unraveling that unfolds in the lyrics.

As part of the global celebration for what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday year, Sony Music has announced a special listening event during Elvis Week 2025, in honor of the upcoming five-disc box set, Sunset Boulevard.

There’s something quietly powerful about listening to a song that doesn’t just entertain but helps tell the story of something real, something wild, something bigger than us. That’s exactly what sound artist, composer, and all-round nature-nerd Alice Boyd has done with her new single, Return of the White-Tailed Eagle, released today.

The beloved multi-platinum pop-rock band has just announced their sixth studio album, Soft, set to drop October 10 via Virgin Music Group. Co-produced by the band and longtime collaborator Tommy King, Soft signals a new chapter for LANY — one that leans into contrast, mixing vulnerability with confidence, and emotion with edge.

’90s dance music legend Tameko Star, the powerhouse voice behind Livin’ Joy, is set to headline Bed By 10 Fest in London on August 2. Known for her soaring vocals and unforgettable anthems, Star will take the stage with a high-energy set packed with the classics that defined a generation.

Chappell Roan, the rising pop sensation fresh off a GRAMMY win for Best New Artist and the chart-topping success of queer country anthem “The Giver”, has announced a string of intimate U.S. pop-up shows this fall. The tour, titled “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things,” will feature multiple all-ages performances in New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.

Just days after making history with the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA Club World Cup, Global Citizen is back in the spotlight with the announcement of the 2025 Global Citizen Festival lineup. The international advocacy organization revealed that The Weeknd and Shakira will headline the iconic music and impact event on September 27 at Central Park’s Great Lawn.

Good Charlotte are fully back in their bag. Today, the genre-defying, chart-smashing rock icons dropped the official music video for their newest single Stepper — and it’s as wonderfully strange as it is empowering. Directed by Erik Rojas, the video sees Benji and Joel Madden cast as motel maintenance men (yes, really), watching from behind-the-scenes as an array of eccentric guests groove through their mundane routines, slowly transforming into the best versions of themselves. If Wes Anderson directed Euphoria in a roadside inn, it might look something like this. Watch it below.

Defected Label Group is set to make history with the release of The Essence of Being, the debut album from AjoiA, marking the legendary dance label's first venture into therapeutic ambient music. 

Billboard-charting artist and 2025 Global Recognition Award winner Intelligent Diva, also known behind the scenes as Chincia K, continues to push the boundaries of music and technology with her latest innovation — the creation of an AI artist and band through her proprietary Scoreflow GPT. This move marks a major expansion for her independent label, Diva Underground Records, introducing a new frontier in virtual music production, storytelling, and brand integration.

Last night in Las Vegas, pop’s ultimate shape-shifter, Lady Gaga, kicked off The MAYHEM Ball Tour with all the subtlety of a firework factory explosion — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project proudly recognized the Grand Ole Opry during a special tribute concert held on Tuesday, July 8, at the iconic venue. The event celebrated the Opry’s long-standing commitment to supporting the United States military, an honor deeply rooted in the Opry’s tradition of patriotism and community.

New album ‘Roll With The Punches’ lands August 29 via Bad Records

Well, here’s a crossover episode you didn’t see coming: Zac Brown Band – the Grammy-guzzling Southern rockers with harmonies smoother than Tennessee whiskey – are diving headfirst into Sin City’s most psychedelic stage, Sphere, with Love & Fear, a four-night sonic fever dream that promises tears, twang, and… possibly Snoop Dogg? He’s on the record — and hey, it’s Vegas. Anything can happen.

All Things Go has unveiled the second track from its star-studded charity compilation — and it’s a stunner. GRAMMY® Award-winner Maren Morris joins forces with longtime collaborator and The Ally Coalition co-founder Jack Antonoff on “Welcome To The End,” a deeply personal anthem about the emotional cost of chasing dreams.

MGK has dropped the unique new visuals for his latest single, “vampire diaries” — a brooding, guitar-fuelled track that reunites the GRAMMY-nominated artist with Blink-182’s Travis Barker on production.

Grammy award-winning trio Clean Bandit and South African vocal force Lloyiso have unveiled the striking new music video for their uplifting summer anthem “Believe”. Watch below.

Fans around the globe will soon get the chance to relive Rascal Flatts’ electric hometown performance in Columbus, Ohio, with a special global streaming event airing Sunday, July 27 at 7pm CT / 8pm ET via Veeps.

YUNGBLUD has shared a heartwarming video capturing an intimate backstage moment with metal legend Ozzy Osbourne ahead of Black Sabbath’s monumental farewell show at Villa Park, which took place last weekend.

Sabrina Carpenter brought the curtain down on an unforgettable BST Hyde Park weekend with a second sold-out headline set — and a surprise appearance from synth-pop royalty.