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Fresh off receiving MTV’s prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs, Katy Perry has dropped her latest single, “I’m His, He’s Mine” featuring Doechii. The infectious track, where both artists confidently express their love and loyalty, is a standout from Perry’s upcoming album, 143, set to release on September 20 via Capitol Records. Watch video below.

Fresh off a furious festival season and their biggest sold-out show ever, electronic music trailblazers Chase & Status have announced their headlining North American Tour — and tickets go on sale today at 10am local time. Starting October 31, the duo is planning takeovers of Brooklyn, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Denver, and Chicago, with support from Skepsis, Sirene, Peekaboo, MPH, and others to be announced. Tickets available here.

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Jelly Roll has reached new heights on his first ever all-arena run of newly launched “Beautifully Broken Tour”, where he has sold over 550,000 tickets on his largest headlining tour to date. The tour kicked off with multiple sold out shows in Salt Lake City, Nampa, San Jose, and Sacramento, as well as a headlining date at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Special guests Machine Gun Kelly, Wiz Khalifa and Jessie Murph all made surprise appearances at his LA performance. Watch a behind the scenes video from Billboard News here.

In a surprise move no one saw coming, Soul Coughing has reunited for the first time in 25 years. The alternative rock band, famous for their eclectic fusion of genres, kicked off their return with a performance of their hit song "Super Bon Bon" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, marking their first television appearance in decades.

Today, Bastille’s Dan Smith unveils “&” Part Two – a two track release featuring new singles, Blue Sky & The Painter and Leonard & Marianne, taken from the forthcoming album “&” (Ampersand) out October 25^th.

Grammy-winning and 8x BRIT-nominated British pop trio Clean Bandit have achieved #1 on TikTok’s Top 50 Music Chart and TikTok’s Billboard Chart with their smash hit ‘Symphony feat. Zara Larsson’, for two weeks running so far. 7 years after its initial release, the song has been propelled into virality by a dolphin meme trend that has organically sprung up across the world. The memes are being created by pairing the chorus of Symphony with images of dolphins, jumping, with a funny but unfortunate phrase written over it.

Jack White has unveiled the official music video for his new single, "That’s How I’m Feeling," from his latest album, No Name. The video premiered today on YouTube, coinciding with the album’s release on streaming platforms and digital services via Third Man Records. Vinyl and CD editions will be available tomorrow, Friday, September 13, in stores everywhere, with pre-orders open now. Watch premiere below.

Chappell Roan, a pop singer-songwriter hailing from Missouri, has had a whirlwind rise to fame in the past year. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, released in 2023 through Island Records, may not have been an immediate commercial success, but it quickly became a fan favorite and a "sleeper hit" by early 2024. The album's vulnerability, humor, and catchy hooks resonated with listeners, helping it land on several year-end best albums lists and cementing Roan’s place as one of pop’s most exciting new voices.

Multi-platinum pop sensation Lauv has just released his latest single, "First Heartbreak," and it's already stirring strong emotions among fans. Known for his poignant storytelling, Lauv delivers an anthem of love and loss, combining heartbreak with an undercurrent of hope. The track comes just as the artist prepares to kick off his U.S. mini-tour, “Lauv - One Night In,” set to hit iconic venues including New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.

British band Tors have enjoyed one of the best years on the road imaginable - and there’s much more to come. A European arena tour as guests to James Blunt? Completed. A UK headline tour including their biggest London show at Islington Assembly Hall? Sold-out. Their debut North American show at BottleRock opening for Ed Sheeran? Done. Plus, two packed sets at Glastonbury with highlights broadcast on Radio 1 by Jess Iszatt. And that’s before we mention Bonnaroo, a first show in their home-from-home Woodstock, plus Boardmasters, Victorious and more.

Franz Ferdinand has officially announced their highly anticipated new studio album, The Human Fear, set for release on Friday, January 10th, 2025, through Domino. Produced in collaboration with Mark Ralph, known for his work on the band’s 2013 album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, The Human Fear promises to deliver the band’s signature upbeat, life-affirming sound while exploring themes of deep-seated human anxieties.

Fans eagerly awaiting Oasis's 2025 reunion tour are facing sticker shock—not just for tickets but for accommodation as well. According to new data from QR Code Generator, Airbnb hosts are hiking prices to match the surge in demand, particularly in Cardiff, where prices have skyrocketed.

With Support from David Lee Murphy, the Iconic Duo Brings Their Legendary Live Show to Stages Across the U.S.

Nashville country artist Corey Kent is on fire. After more than 15 years of carving his own path, the platinum-selling country rocker is now riding high with his sophomore album Black Bandana—hailed as one of NPR’s “Best Albums” of the year. With his "charismatic vocals," as Rolling Stone notes, lifting every track, Kent is preparing to launch his headlining Black Bandana Tour starting September 21 in Paso Robles, CA. Tickets are on sale now.

Taylor Swift has prompted a whole new wave of affection for The Darkness’s platinum-selling hit ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’. The song has now stormed to the top of the US iTunes Rock Chart following the viral clip of Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce enthusiastically singing and dancing along to the track at the US Open Women’s Final in New York on Sunday (September 8^th).

Rising alt-rock/pop sensation Towa Bird has been announced as the direct support act for Billie Eilish’s highly anticipated “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR,” produced by Live Nation. Towa will join the tour on November 2, kicking off her run at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. This exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone for Towa as she continues to make waves in the music industry.

Last night, global superstar Post Malone, a 9x diamond-certified and GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, launched his F-1 Trillion Tour in Salt Lake City, UT, at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. The performance featured a mix of his greatest hits alongside tracks from his new chart-topping album, F-1 Trillion, including live debuts of “Texas Tea” and “Guy For That.” His back-to-back shows at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre set new records as the highest-grossing events in the venue’s history.

Writing songs from personal experience requires a lot of living to create something truly special. Fortunately for Kelsea Ballerini, a multi-GRAMMY nominee and Country Music Association award winner, finding inspiration is never a challenge. Since the release of her GRAMMY-nominated Rolling Up The Welcome Mat in 2023, Ballerini has continued to build a deep connection with her fans, drawing from her ever-evolving life.

New research has pinpointed the best areas in London for concertgoers, with Camden taking the top spot. The study, conducted by travel experts London Tours & Tickets, evaluated various factors such as convenience, safety, and affordability to help music lovers make the most of their visit to the UK capital.

In honour of the 30th anniversary of their iconic debut album Definitely Maybe, Oasis has partnered with Vevo to release a new Footnotes episode, offering fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their breakthrough hit "Live Forever." This third single from the album marked Oasis’s first foray into the UK Top 10 and is credited with launching the band into the global spotlight.