News

As the summer festival season hits its peak, music lovers are flocking to outdoor venues for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, having the right gear can make all the difference. A common dilemma is deciding what items to take to your favorite music festival. Here’s a detailed list of must-have items for your music festival survival kit to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience.

Having delivered a powerful set on The Other Stage at Glastonbury, Jamie Webster is set for a record-breaking 40,000 capacity performance at his upcoming 'In The Park' event.

YouTube Music is pushing the boundaries of personalized music streaming with its latest experiment: a generative AI feature that allows users to create custom radio stations based on specific prompts. This innovative tool follows the trend set by Spotify's AI DJ, aiming to elevate user experience through advanced AI technologies.

49 Winchester return with brand new album Leavin’ This Holler on August 2nd, 2024 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by the band and Stewart Myers and features appearances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin.

The Foo Fighters are set to embark on their USA "Everything or Nothing at All" tour starting on July 17, 2024. This highly anticipated tour features a diverse lineup of supporting acts, though not all of them will be present at each stop. Here’s a closer look at the artists joining the Foo Fighters on various dates:

Country music sensation Megan Moroney is set to release her highly anticipated album, "Am I Okay?" on July 12, 2024. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and distinctive voice, Moroney's latest work promises to deliver a collection of deeply personal and emotionally resonant tracks.

• Coney Island is officially the most ‘Instagrammable’ New York City location featured in Taylor Swift’s music, with over 1.7 million posts featuring hashtags with the landmark’s name.

It seems like a lifetime since we first heard Machine Gun Kelly come onto the scene in 2018 with his Eminem diss track, "Rap Devil." With mixed responses from critics and fans alike, some thought this could be "suicide" for his career, going after a figure like Eminem. But what did he have to lose? In fact, it actually became a very clever marketing tactic, and if it wasn't for this initial track, MGK would have probably never become the hybrid rap-rockstar he is today.

GRAMMY® award-winning, multi-PLATINUM artist Lainey Wilson has delighted fans with the release of her latest song, “4x4xU,” which premiered yesterday on The Zane Lowe Show. This new track is part of her highly anticipated upcoming album, Whirlwind, set to be released via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Fans can now listen to "4x4xU" and pre-order the album.

This year, Beat-Herder Festival promises to once again enchant and exhilarate its attendees with an unforgettable blend of music, artistry, and whimsical wonder. Opening its gates on Thursday, July 18, this legendary festival will transform Lancashire's Ribble Valley into a haven of eclectic sounds and vibrant festivities until July 21. With a reputation for hosting an array of whacky stages and a diverse lineup, Beat-Herder 2024 is set to be one of the most talked-about events of the summer.

Billboard-charting and award-winning Vocal New Age Recording Artist Juliet Lyons of Los Angeles, CA has released a trailer for her forthcoming album, Breath of Gratitude. The album is a musical representation and exploration of Juliet’s journey with the rare and chronic airway disease, idiopathic subglottic stenosis.  The album trailer features Juliet’s voiceover describing the “before” and “after” feelings she experiences as she undergoes biannual surgeries to continue to breathe and live life.  The narration sits atop lush, ethereal vocals and dramatic percussion, while the video begins in black and white and transitions to color, representing the feeling of new life and the exhilaration of the return to effortless breathing, as narrated by Juliet.

The two-time Swedish Grammy Award winners Rebecca & Fiona power forward into a new era with the news that they will release their new concept album ‘MEGA DANCE’ on September 27th, which they today preview with the new single ‘Heartbeat’. Listen below.

Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee David Arkenstone will take listeners on an unforgettable journey with the July 1 release of his latest album, Quest for the Runestone. Inspired by Arkenstone’s deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions, Quest for the Runestone is a bold and brilliant experience reminiscent of the New Age visionary’s previous “concept” albums.

After landing one of the biggest airplay hits of his career to date when ‘GOOD MAN’ enjoyed an extended run on the Radio 2 playlist, Jake Isaac today shares his new single ‘BLACK OR WHITE’. It comes at a time when Jake is enjoying a fresh wave of discovery, which has also included a conversation with the like-minded American singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn, a Radio 2 interview, and strong ticket sales for his upcoming headline show at the Village Underground. Listen below.

Millions of streams later across global platforms, along with thirty-three singles and EPs, award-winning female guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Michelle Qureshi, announces the release of her fifteenth album, “Zindagi.”   Simply put, “Zindagi” means “life.” Its origin is Persian, and this word is well- known throughout South Asia. With this collection of music, Michelle explores the vibrancy and colors of life through ten deftly composed, multi-layered pieces. 

Veteran reggae singer-songwriter Madi Simmons has just released a new EP titled "Love Is from the Heart," filled with sweet love songs. Imagine yourself on a tropical island, on a tranquil moonlit night, walking hand in hand with that special someone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these tunes.

Already a songwriter for big names such as Little Mix and K-pop stars NCT 127, Nicole Shortland’s own artist career made a flying start with last year’s debut single ‘Ride’. Having secured an iTunes Country Top 10 hit as well as airplay from BBC Introducing, the London-based artist earned praise from country stars Lainey Wilson and Tigirlily Gold for her takes on their songs as well as playing a showcase performance hosted by Ben Earle of The Shires. Now pushing towards bigger things in 2024, Nicole Shortland now shares her new single ‘Blow’. Listen below.

Blending the modern appeal of Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift with the timeless ‘70s bohemian vibes of Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell, rising pop-country star Maya Lane today releases her second EP ‘Diary Of An Overthinker’. The singles that have preceded the set have continued to elevate her next wave status with repeated airplay from Mollie King at Radio 1’s Future Pop, as well as key playlist adds including New Music Daily and Today’s Country at Apple Music. Watch below.

Harleymoon Kemp’s recent single, "What Good Looks Like," has introduced the singer-songwriter to new audiences, culminating in a significant milestone as she hosted and performed on the main stage at the Mayor of London’s St. George’s Day festival in Trafalgar Square. The track's poignant narrative on understanding love garnered attention from outlets like Hello, NOTION, Daily Star, and Daily Express, as well as various pop, country, and Americana tastemakers.

A new study conducted by gaming experts from GTA BOOM has assembled the ultimate playlist from Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, analyzing a whopping 1,764 songs, 1,320 artists and 82 in-game radio stations. 

Emerging UK indie-pop sensation Natalie Shay has unveiled her latest EP, "CHAMPAGNE," a six-track journey that offers listeners her most personal and authentic work to date. Building on her success with over 10 million Spotify streams and a solid presence on New Music Friday in ten countries, Shay continues to draw in audiences with her heartfelt and relatable songwriting.