Asian-Australian artist, Ivoris imagines life as a "Seashell" in new single ahead of debut album

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“I’ve always thought if I lived by the sea, I’d be a lighter, freer soul. Being a seashell would be the ultimate version of that - to be a physical part of the ocean” — Ivoris

July 24th, 2026 – Singer, songwriter, and producer Ivoris ponders life outside of human troubles in her new single “Seashell”. Fans can listen to the song here and watch the official video here. 

This song is a sonic painting of sea sparkles, swaying waves and deep oceanic breaths. Ivoris’ signature vocals dance over a gentle bed of acoustic guitar and swaying percussion. This song was co-produced with her collaborator Simon Lam (Charli XCX, 2charm, Cup Sport). The lyrics gently invite the listener to the oceanic world of her upcoming debut album. 

“Seashell started as a journal entry,” Ivoris shares. “I’d been pondering if we as humans can ever be freed from the struggle to reach our potential, or from the dread of time passing us by. I wrote this line - I long to try a seashell’s eyes, and that birthed the song”.

“Seashell” arrives ahead of Ivoris' long-awaited debut album, 'Pour My Heart Out', set for release on September 4. Exploring the romance of powerful emotions, the album marks the most radiant and personal chapter of Ivoris' artistic journey to date. Speaking about the project, Ivoris shares, “'Pour My Heart Out' feels just like me. It’s about having a really absorbent heart, one that is constantly overflowing with emotions”. This sentiment is beautifully reflected in the album artwork, which features Ivoris curled up inside an oyster shell cradling a pearl. Much like the songs themselves, the handcrafted oyster shell symbolizes the care, vulnerability, and emotion poured into every part of the project.
 

Ivoris - "Seashell" (Official Video)

2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for Ivoris and you've discovered her at just the right time. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Ivoris has captivated listeners around the world with her distinctly whimsical sound and heartfelt storytelling.

To celebrate the release of 'Pour My Heart Out', Ivoris will embark on her third headline tour in China this August, followed by her first headline tour across Asia in October, with stops in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines. Stay tuned for more tour details, and fans can sign up for the pre-sale here.

Listen to "Seashell" here
Watch the official video for "Seashell" here
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Pre-save 'Pour My Heart Out' here

About Ivoris

Singer/songwriter/producer Ivoris has crafted a dreamy pop/R&B soundscape defined by colourful melodies and vulnerable lyricism. Since her debut in 2018, her distinctly whimsical style has earned her a loyal global following, with growing momentum driven by international headline tours in China and official showcases at SXSW Austin and Sydney. As she enters 2026, Ivoris stands at a defining moment in her career, with rising global recognition, particularly across Asia. 

Ivoris’ journey began early as she started writing short songs on the piano at just six years old. By 13, after picking up her first guitar, she became deeply immersed in songwriting, spending hours in her bedroom filling journals with songs about crushes, imagined heartbreak, and nature. These early expressions laid the foundation for her signature introspective and emotive style.

Her breakthrough came with her debut EP 'My Messy Mind', led by the viral single “I Wish My Mind Would Shut Up”, which amassed over 350 million streams across Chinese platforms and established her as a rising voice in the Asian market. In 2023, she performed the track on the Chinese music reality programme 'Youth Project', further elevating her profile in China. This momentum translated into two headline tours across the country, performances at major festivals, support slots for international acts, and showcase appearances where she performed alongside prominent Asian-American artists.

Today, Ivoris commands a strong global digital presence, with over 222,000 monthly Spotify listeners, more than 37 million streams outside China, and over 350 million streams within China. Her audience spans key markets including the US, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Canada, Australia, and South Korea. Across Chinese platforms, she has amassed over 500,000 followers, alongside a growing presence on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Independent pop artist Estelle Fly marks a new era of desire with ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction

24 July 2026 — Independent pop artist Estelle Fly is back with her first release of the year - ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction and the tension of deep yearning for someone you can’t fully have.

‘Bury it’ marks a defining new chapter in Estelle’s music career. Confident and unapologetically herself, the single embraces vulnerability and desire with newfound conviction, signalling a new era that pushes her sound forward while introducing herself to listeners old and new.

“This song feels like both an ending and a beginning,” said Estelle. “It represents me beautifully closing the chapter of everything that’s brought me to this point, and introducing what I like to call an era where I am exploring the concept of desire.”

“It’s an era where I finally have the freedom to explore ideas and emotions I’ve always wanted to write about. Not just about love, but also longing, vulnerability, confidence, attraction, and all the beautifully complicated parts of being human that I don’t always share openly.”

Listen to Estelle Fly’s ‘Bury it’ here

“Sonically, I wanted ‘Bury it’ to feel intimate and somewhat hypnotic, almost like you’re caught in a memory you don’t really want to leave. Lyrically, there’s a lot that’s intentionally left unsaid that is expressed through the music. Sometimes the strongest emotions are not the ones we confess, but the ones that we keep to ourselves.”

“With ‘Bury it’, I wanted to capture the tension of yearning for someone, but knowing you can’t fully have them. The feeling of the push and pull between wanting someone and choosing not to act on it is exciting, confusing and strangely addictive all at once. This feeling that we end up burying is usually the one that we remember the longest.”

In the music video for ‘Bury it’, Estelle plays an actor who is often cast as on-screen lovers with her co-star. Off camera, they’ve always been good friends, but over time, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur. When two people are reminded by the world constantly about their chemistry, you start to wonder if the feelings are acted out or have always been there.

Estelle Fly is one of the few pop artists from Singapore who strikes a fine balance between music and dance, having traversed through the entertainment scene in multiple roles as an idol and actress, and now an independent soloist. In 2025, Estelle released her latest EP ZONE, and took to the stage at Waterbomb Singapore. This year, she has been selected as a Spotify RADAR artist, and will be releasing new songs to mark her upcoming new era.

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GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM SHARES SOULFUL, ROOTS-DRIVEN NEW SONG “GOOD TIMES”

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Globally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has released“Good Times,” the spirited, roots-charged title track and openingsong from his forthcoming 13-track album Good Times, out August 14 via Virgin Music Group. Bright, communal and rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing, the song sets the tone for an album that brings Lukas back to the storytelling tradition and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliestrelationship with music. “Good Times” arrives alongside an official music video that weaves together archival footage from before and during Lukas's rise, captured by the photographers and videographers who documented his journey, celebrating the friends, family, and moments that shaped him. Listen to “Good Times” HERE. Watch the video HERE. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE.  

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Good Times brings Lukas full circle, reconnecting him with the Irish heritage of his late father Eugene, a Donegal-born musiclover who booked folk musicians throughout Scandinavia and helped introduce Lukas to the sounds and traditions that shapedhis earliest relationship with music. After years of global successand life on the road, the album finds Lukas returning to thoseroots with a collection that feels deeply personal and unmistakablyhis own.

The album was first introduced with “To Know A Girl,” a banjo-driven offering paired with a soaring vocal and powerhousechorus. He followed with “Second Chance,” a spirited, foot-stomping anthem that channels the communal spirit of a front-porch hootenanny into a celebration of owning your mistakes, embracing renewal and choosing to become a better version of yourself. 

The album was recorded with a rolling collective of musicians in Nashville and New York, many of whom had a personalconnection to Eugene and the folk community Lukas grew up around. The players include Michael McGoldrick, one of the world’s great uilleann pipe and Irish flute players; bassist Sam Grisman; Tim O’Brien on mandolin and backing vocals; Stuart Duncan on fiddle; and Brian Sutton on guitar — a lineup that rootsthe album in the Celtic, bluegrass and acoustic traditions Lukas grew up around.  “People my dad knew. People who had slept on a couch in my mum and dad’s living room,” Lukas explained. “It was very important to me that we got a hold of some of thesemusicians and got that cultural connection.

The Grammy-nominated Danish soul-pop artist first achievedglobal fame with the 2015 breakout hit "7 Years" — a reflectiveballad that earned three Grammy nominations, topped charts in more than 15 countries, and placed him among the first 25 artists in Spotify's Billions Club. Over the past decade, he has built a multi-platinum international career spanning four albums, with hits including "Love Someone," certified platinum in 18 countries. His work blends soul, pop, and deeply personal storytelling, exploringthemes of family, love, and resilience — from the loss of his fatherto becoming one himself.

Known for his emotional depth and powerful live presence, Lukas Graham has sold out tours across Europe, North America, and Asia, and performed on major stages including the Grammy Awards, MTV VMAs, and Good Morning America. This year, he will join Ed Sheeran as a special guest on select North American dates of the 2026 "Loop Tour," beginning August 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN — for a full list of dates, see below.

Good Times Tracklisting

1. Good Times

2. Second Chance

3. Before You Go

4. To Know A Girl

5. Freetown Road

6. River Run

7. Falling

8. Carry Me Home

9. Days Like These

10. Rich Man

11. Nights I Won’t Forget

12. Last Mile

13. Loved You Better

Lukas Graham North American Tour Dates w/ Ed Sheeran:

Aug. 15, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - U.S. Bank Stadium
Aug. 20, 2026 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre
Aug. 21, 2026 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre
Aug. 22, 2026 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre
Aug. 29, 2026 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field
Sep. 4, 2026 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
Sep. 5, 2026 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
Sep. 19, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
Sep. 25, 2026 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
Sep. 26, 2026 - Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
Oct. 3, 2026 - Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Oct. 10, 2026 - Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium
Oct. 17, 2026 - Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium
Oct. 24, 2026 - Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium
Nov. 7, 2026 - Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium

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SHAKIRA CO-HEADLINES THE FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ FINAL HALFTIME SHOW PERFORMING HER NUMBER 1 GLOBAL HIT “DAI DAI”

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MIAMI, FL (July 19th, 2026) - Global superstar Shakira co-headlined the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Showalongside Madonna , Justin Bieber and BTS. For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, the final featured a halftime show, bringing together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture, and purpose, to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.  

Shakira performed her global number 1 smash hit, 'Dai Dai,' which is the official anthem of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Shakira partnered with Global Citizen and FIFA to provide access to education for children in underserved communities with record royalties from 'Dai Dai' being donated to the Education Fund, and Sony Music will match the first $250,000 raised with a donation. Additionally, Shakira is donating $1 from every ticket sold to her upcoming 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour to the Education Fund.

‘Dai Dai’ has taken the world by storm, becoming the number 1 song worldwide, making Shakira the first artist to reach number 1 on Spotify in both English and Spanish.  In addition to being number 1 globally on Spotify, it tops the Billboard Global Top 200 and on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart becoming the first FIFA World Cup Anthem to top the chart .  It has hit the number 1 spot in France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Korea, Sweden, Norway, The UAE, Belgium, Spain, and top 5 in the UK, China, Italy, Portugal and Canada. The music video also has been number 1 on YouTube since its release 8 weeks ago, with more than 400 million views.  Watch HERE

For the performance Shakira took to the stage wearing a custom Roberto Cavalli look by Fausto Puglisi, embellished with Swarovski crystals. Cavalli also dressed her when she performed at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Her record-breaking Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tourcontinues across the United States with performances at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on July 20 and 21, followed by UBS Arena on July 23 and Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hallon July 25. The LMYNL tour was the highest-grossing tour globally of 2025 and highest-grossing tour of all-time by a Hispanic artist, as reported by Billboard Boxscore. Later this year, she will return to Spain for her European residency : 12 stadium performances in Madrid at the specially built ‘Shakira Stadium’ throughout September and October, following the success of her record-breaking stadium tours across North and South America.

About Shakira

Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-GRAMMY® award winner. She has sold over 95 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including four GRAMMYs®, fifteen Latin GRAMMYs®, and multiple World Music Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, to name a few. She is the most-viewed female Latin artist, and one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube with over 27 billion cumulative views, and the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time on Spotify.

Most recently, Shakira released her twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, to rave reviews and a GRAMMY® win for Best Latin Album. The album is a dazzling testament to her resilience and strength, as well as music's power to transform the most trying experiences into precious moments. In the first 24 hours it was released, the album became the most-streamed album of 2024 and was certified 7x Platinum. Less than a week after releasing her critically acclaimed new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira surprised a crowd of over 40,000 people, the largest audience for a performance in Times Square and larger than any New Year's Eve crowd, with a mesmerizing performance at the TSX Stage in Times Square. Watch HERE. In 2025, Shakira launched her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran stadium world tour, recently crowned as the “highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time,” achieving a gross revenue of $421.6 million, inclusive of 82 stadium shows all across the US and Latin America with over 3.3 million people in attendance.

Shakira’s previous album, El Dorado, ranked #1 on iTunes in 37 Countries, won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2017 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and Best Latin Pop Album at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards. With over 12 billion streams, it is one of the most-streamed female albums of all time. In 24 hours, “SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53” made history both on Spotify with over 14 million streams and on YouTube with over 52 million views. The song debuted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is another historic moment for Shakira, as she is the first solo woman to debut in the Top 10 on the chart with a song recorded in Spanish. It is also the Spanish-language song with the most streams in a single day in Spotify history. In September, Shakira received the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and, in honor of her award, put on a breathtaking performance of her greatest hits.

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Love As You Are: Something for the Trentahin Crowd

The trentahin crowd is often overlooked by romance authors. Usually, kilig literature is centered on the twenty-something category. YA is also popular, and I am a guilty fan. But as a trentahin and soon to be kwarentahin (shudder) in a few days, I feel that more authors should write stories for my age group. After all, we have lived through wars with exes and self-doubt. We also have the capacity to purchase books just because. And with that, it is an honor for me to review Tara Frejas’s latest novel, Love As You Are.

The prolific author’s 17th book (yes, seventeenth!!!) focuses on characters in their late thirties. Isagani and Moe felt so familiar to me that even their inside jokes felt uncomfortably like my own. In my knowledge, the author and I have not touched based at all. But when Isagani called his mom the queen, I cringed because someone I used to know (I call him manchild on Threads) called his mom the queen of my life. Unlike me, Moe got her happily ever after with Isagani. I kept on reading despite the familiarity because I could relate to Moe’s insecurities. All her worries were mine at some point. Also, this novel kept me company as I was preparing for an important medical procedure. This trentahin love story kept me sane and satisfyingly kilig. Safe to say that this book made me smile, reminisce, and thank God that I am marked safe from the ones that got away.

BRB I need to workout! I need an Isagani in my life to check on my fitness progress- or not. The best romance that I discovered during the course of this novel is the relationship that I reinforced with myself. I love myself just as I am.

Love As You Are by Tara Frejas can be pre-ordered here. It will be released digitally on August 15, 2026.

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Miki Matsubara’s City Pop Classic "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me" Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify

A miraculous voice echoing globally, transcending time and space 47 years after its release

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Since her debut in 1979, Miki Matsubara has left a vivid impression on the Japanese pop music scene and has become the driving force behind the recent global City Pop boom. Now, her debut single, "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me," has officially surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify, making it the 10th Japanese song in history to achieve this milestone. Notably, this is the first-ever feat for a Japanese song released in the 1900s.

Mainly driven by digital natives and overseas listeners, her support continues to expand even today, recording an unprecedented long-term hit that transcends the boundaries of eras and national borders.

Starting with its 18-day run at No. 1 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart in December 2020, the song has consistently maintained its position within the TOP 10 on the "Billboard Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan" and "GENIUS JAPAN INTERNATIONAL TOP10" since tracking began.

Furthermore, "Mayonaka no Door~stay with me" has been nominated for "Best Japanese Song in Latin America" at Japan's international music awards, "Music Award Japan 2026," for the second consecutive year. With non-stop offers for film soundtracks pouring in from all over the world - including the United States, France, the Czech Republic, South Korea, and Singapore - the track is gaining increasing attention from global video creators and drawing worldwide eyes as an iconic representation of Japanese music. 

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Viral Indonesian artist, Jordan Susanto unveils his most personal album yet with 'Million Different Reasons'

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July 17th, 2026 —  Singer-songwriter Jordan Susanto returns with his second album, ‘Million Different Reasons’, a deeply reflective collection of songs that explores the many forms of love, human connection, and self-discovery. Fans can stream the album here.

The album is anchored by its title track, "Million Different Reasons", which encapsulates the emotional heart of the record. Across its tracklist, Jordan explores themes that are often overlooked in contemporary pop music, from the quiet strength of platonic love in male friendships to self-acceptance, yearning, anxiety, and the countless emotions that shape the human experience. Together, the songs invite listeners to reconsider the many ways love exists beyond romance.

At its core, ‘Million Different Reasons’ challenges conventional ideas of love. Rather than limiting love to romantic relationships, Jordan explores it as a broader expression of acceptance, connection, friendship, and shared humanity.

"I have been, and am still, exploring the vastness of the human experience, and how nuanced love can be beyond the romanticism we have been fed by pop culture. Upon experiencing a great love I didn't fully comprehend at the time, I wrote, 'It's such a shame that love's the only way we say, a million different reasons we hold hands, make love and sing and dance,' reflecting on how limiting language and convention can be in describing the way we experience emotions and life itself".
 

Jordan Susanto - "Million Different Reasons" (Official Music Video)

Sonically, 'Million Different Reasons' reflects the culmination of the music Jordan has admired and immersed himself in throughout his life. Rather than recreating the sounds of the past, he draws from a wide range of influences and reinterprets them through an instinctive songwriting approach, allowing each song to find its own musical identity while remaining authentically his.

Drawing from his lived experiences while embracing a more curated and universal perspective, ‘Million Different Reasons’ is Jordan's most personal body of work to date. While not strictly autobiographical, each song carries an emotional honesty rooted in his own journey of understanding himself and the people around him.

"I am on a journey in understanding myself and others better. I'm glad music and art have become the classroom for that," Jordan shares.

The album also captures the chemistry of the musicians who have helped shape Jordan's artistic journey. Created in close collaboration with his touring band, The Soul & Rollers, alongside a dedicated team of producers, engineers, and collaborators, the record preserves the collective sound they have developed together over years of performing. Since forming in 2022, the band has grown from playing bars, weddings, and private functions to festival stages and major concert venues, making ‘Million Different Reasons’ a milestone that celebrates their evolution together.

With ‘Million Different Reasons’, Jordan Susanto delivers an album that is both intimate and expansive—one that encourages listeners to embrace the complexity of love in all its forms, and to find meaning in the countless connections that shape who we are.
 

'Million Different Reasons' Tracklisting
1. Life Lately
2. Nona
3. Death of Me
4. Nervous
5. Such a Shame
6. Breathing Underwater
7. Something on Your Mind
8. Take a Look at Yourself
9. Million Different Reasons
10. Someday I'll See
 

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About Jordan Susanto

Jordan Susanto is a singer and songwriter from Jakarta who is known for his musical approach that combines elements of soul, funk, and R&B with a strong songwriting sensibility. Since his debut in 2023, Jordan has quickly attracted attention through his warm vocal character and compositions that emphasize emotion and musicality.

In 2024, he released his debut album 'Jordan' which introduced his musical spectrum to a wider audience. The album produced a number of releases that received a positive response, including "Senopati In The Rain" which was at the top of Spotify's Viral 50 charts in Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as achieving the Top 5 position in several other Southeast Asian countries. Some other songs such as "Still Drunk" and "Will I Ever Love Again" also strengthened his presence in the regional area.

Jordan's journey on the music scene was also marked by his appearances at various festivals, including the Java Jazz Festival and We The Fest. At the end of 2024, it won the AMI Awards for the Best Soul/R&B Artist category, and returned in the same nomination the following year.

Entering the next phase of his career, Jordan continues to develop his musical direction through recent releases that explore a more expressive and dynamic approach. With a fan base that continues to grow and a reputation as an authentic musician, Jordan Susanto is increasingly asserting his position as one of the most promising singer-songwriters from Indonesia today.

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Steve Lacy releases new album Oh yeah?

“The subtleties and texture in the vocals, the tactile rumble of drums, and the almost effervescent guitar melodies. The tracks…strike a personal, introspective tone, as if Lacy’s taken the perceptive and cunning lens he’s used to observe life and love from 10,000 feet, and turned it inward”  

– Rolling Stone on Oh yeah?, August 2025

Steve Lacy releases his highly anticipated third album, Oh yeah? via RCA Records. The album features the long-awaited collaboration “is it cool? (feat. SZA),” as well as the acclaimed lead single “the feeling,” which served as a brilliant reintroduction to Lacy’s ability to manifest modern Pop, Alt, and R&B in a sound that is less genre-defying and more genre-defining. The result is an album that is undoubtedly Steve’s most ambitious and personal art to date.  

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Oh yeah? is a record for guitar kids who love synths and synth kids who love guitars. It’s an album splashed with raw openness, energetic connection, sonic beauty, and some of Lacy’s most personal, transparent lyrics. With guest appearances from the likes of Erykah Badu and Cecile Believe, and SZA, Oh yeah? is intersectional, cutting, a comedy, a tragedy, and has allowed Steve to further design an aural world that is singularly him. That “him” has taken Lacy, who released his first EP almost ten years ago, to the highest of highs: at only 28, he has two songs in the Spotify Billions Club, as well as two Grammy Awards.  He has stood alongside his musical peers like Kendrick Lamar and Solange, sells out shows across the globe, and is universally known as a style maverick whose eye for design grows bolder every day.  

In a recent cover story, The Cut described Lacy as “potentially being Gen Z’s first rock star,” a big claim in an era of pop girlies, K-Pop kids hunting demons, and country balladeers. On first listen, Oh yeah? undoubtedly – and instantly –  takes that potential and turns it into reality, a defining musical moment for an artist with many, many more to come.

Oh yeah? TRACKLIST:

1. oh yeah?

2. is it cool? (feat. SZA)

3. the feeling                   ​

4. pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)

5. show you me             ​

6. doom

7. nothing

8. lovesexdrugbomb (feat. Cecile Believe)

9. nice shoes / in your world

10. bebe

To usher in this new record, Steve will embark on a series of tour dates across Asia this Summer, including headlining slots at Summer Sonic and Lalala festival. For ticketing information, visit https://www.wearesteve.net/ + see below for a full list of tour dates.

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August 13th - Toyosu PIT - Tokyo, Japan

August 15th - Summer Sonic Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan

August 16th - Summer Sonic Osaka - Osaka, Japan

August 19th - Olympic Hall - Seoul, Korea

August 21st - Lalala Festival Manila - Manila, Philippines

August 23rd - Lalala Festival Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia

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ALYSON to stage first major concert with full orchestra this Friday, June 17, 2026

The Filipino band brings its acclaimed sophomore album, AFTER OURS to life in an ambitious orchestral production, ahead of its international debut at AXEAN Festival 2026 in Bali, Indonesia

Manila, Philippines – Filipino city pop band ALYSON is set to headline their first major concert with AFTER OURS: Live and in Full!, happening on July 17, 2026, at Aster Events Place in Mandaluyong City. The special show will bring the band’s acclaimed sophomore album to life through expansive arrangements, immersive production, and a revitalized live music experience unlike anything they’ve presented before.

Known for their lush sonic brew of Manila Sound, Japanese city pop, Brazilian funk, ‘80s OPM, and jazz, the five-piece act will perform the entirety of AFTER OURS alongside a full orchestra, offering audiences fresh interpretations that highlight the album’s sophistication and depth. The concert also marks a creative leap for the band, who have taken on a more active role in co-producing the show, further honing its artistic direction from concept to execution.

“Preparations are going exceptionally well,” the band shares in a press statement. “We’ve been rehearsing for this show as a band for a long time now, so we’re confident that we can put on a good show. We’ve also been rehearsing with our orchestra, and it’s another experience to hear our music played altogether like this with so many talented people. The production team and our management have also been working double time to get this show off the ground, so we’re truly thankful for all their help.”

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Apart from the orchestral collaboration, ALYSON hints that the audience can expect even more surprises throughout the evening.

The Summer Nights band reveals, “While we make no secret of the involvement of the orchestra and their hand in elevating our performance, we think there’s still room for surprises. Maybe some special guest or two, maybe some unexpected numbers. What we can say is that it’s a setlist you can only see at a show like this. You’ll have to be there to find out.”

Beyond the music, AFTER OURS: Live and in Full! is the band’s most ambitious production to date, reflecting years of growth, collaboration, and a desire to create a vital connection with their audience on a deeply personal level.

“This is, to date, the largest and most involved show we’ve ever done,” explains the band. “We’ve never played anything with this many people involved on and off the stage. It’s honestly evolved into something we never imagined we’d be able to do. We’re just happy to share this moment with everyone who’s supported us and treat them to an experience that’s beyond even what we imagined when we started this!”

The concert comes at an exciting time for ALYSON. Next month, the band will make its international festival debut at the AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia, taking place on August 29 and 30 at Jimbaran Hub.

AFTER OURS: Live and in Full is co-presented by Offshore Music PH and GNN, with support from ONErpm.

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Shakira Makes History with New Global Streaming Records

As "Dai Dai" becomes the No. 1 song in the world, Shakira reaches new career highs across streaming, charts, and live entertainment

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Global superstar Shakira has reached another historic milestone as "Dai Dai," her FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem featuring Burna Boy, climbs to No. 1 on the Spotify Global chart, becoming the No. 1 song in the world. The global smash has also reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Sweden, and Belgium.

The success of "Dai Dai" has propelled Shakira to new career highs. She has climbed to No. 6 among the world's most-streamed artists on Spotify and has become the first artist in Spotify history to reach No. 1 with songs in both English and Spanish – another landmark achievement in her unparalleled career.

Shakira's momentum continues across key music markets worldwide, with "Dai Dai" currently charting inside the Top 5 on the midweek charts in Portugal, Canada, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the official music video for "Dai Dai" continues to dominate on YouTube, holding the No. 1 position on the platform's global music charts. The video has amassed nearly 500 million views, and is expected to continue dominating pop culture conversations in the coming months.

These latest achievements reaffirm Shakira's status as one of the most influential artists of her generation, showcasing her extraordinary ability to connect with audiences across languages, cultures, and continents while continuing to redefine the global reach of Latin pop.

Building on the success of her record-breaking stadium tours in North and South America, Shakira is now preparing for an extraordinary run of 12 stadium shows at the Shakira Stadium this September and October. The highly anticipated 

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Alex Bruce delivers alpha-female energy in fierce new single "Gabriela"

With hypnotic production and unwavering conviction, the bop celebrates resilience, ambition, and the confidence to stand your ground

Manila, Philippines – Filipino hip-hop artist Alex Brucedelivers a bold new statement with the release of her new single “Gabriela,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Brimming with brooding production, hypnotic rhythms, and razor-sharp verses, “Gabriela” doubles as an anthem for those determined to prove themselves.

While the track exudes confidence through every verse and beat, its message reaches beyond swagger and vibes. It offers a more nuanced take on empowerment, especially for women who have been continuously wronged by the system.

“Confidence isn’t about thinking you’re better than anyone else,” Alex Bruce explains. “It’s about trusting yourself even if other people don’t. I’ve never liked how confidence gets praised in men but questioned in women. When men are confident, they’re seen as leaders. When women are, they’re often called arrogant or ‘too much.’ Gabriela is my way of saying: own who you are and don’t make yourself smaller to make other people comfortable.”

Like her previous releases, “Gabriela” reveals Bruce’s style of merging sharp-witted, confrontational lyricism with alpha-female energy. It demonstrates her strength as both an emcee and a wordsmith, championing confidence, authenticity, and the power to own one’s place without apology.

The song will be featured on the official soundtrack of the Filipino sports drama, Bilyarista, which made its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India(IFFI) in Goa in November 2025 and will be screened in the Philippines sometime soon. Starring Loisa Andalio and John Arcilla, with cameos by pool legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Bilyarista follows the story of a young woman determined to rise through the competitive world of billiards in pursuit of becoming a world champion.

“Gabriela” is out now on all major digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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Checking into Manila: lullaboy back with ‘Hotels & Heartbreaks’ tour

Following a breakout run across Asia and fresh off the release of his most personal album yet, Singapore-based singer-songwriter lullaboy returns to the Philippines with a live experience that transforms heartbreak into healing

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For many artists, heartbreak inspires a song. For Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer lullaboy, it became the foundation of an entire world.

With more than 200 million streams, a growing fanbase across Southeast Asia, and a reputation for writing deeply personal songs that resonate with listeners navigating love, loss, and self-discovery, lullaboy has quietly become one of the region’s most compelling independent artists. Born in the United States, raised in Singapore, and of Indonesian-Chinese heritage, the Berklee College of Music graduate has performed across Asia’s biggest stages and festivals, completed successful regional headline tours, and was chosen to close the official afterparties for all six Singapore nights of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Through it all, he has remained committed to creating music rooted in vulnerability, honesty, and hope.

“‘Lullaboy’ comes from the words ‘lullaby’ and ‘boy,’ because writing songs was always a way for me to comfort my inner child,” he shares. “Even today, I write songs about love, life, and everything in between, and I hope they can bring comfort to everybody’s inner child.”

That mission began after his first heartbreak, when songwriting became an outlet during a time he felt no one could truly understand what he was going through.

“As I released more songs, people started sending me messages saying they helped them through difficult seasons, “ he says. “That’s when I realized sharing my own stories could make a positive impact on other people’s lives. I don’t just make music for fun anymore—I do it because I feel like it’s my purpose.”

That purpose lies at the heart of Hotels & Heartbreaks, his third studio album and the inspiration behind his ongoing nine-city Asia tour. More than a concert, the experience invites audiences to “check in hurt and check out healed,” guiding listeners through an emotional journey of heartbreak, reflection, and hope. The album’s 12 interconnected tracks and visualizers were

designed as one continuous story, transforming personal experiences into something listeners can see themselves in.

The concept grew from a realization that success alone could not replace genuine connection. “I was staying in all these beautiful hotels while touring,“ he recalls. “At the end of the day, I’d lie on my bed and ask myself, ‘What’s it all for?’ You can achieve your biggest dreams, but if you don’t have love or someone to share them with, it does not necessarily bring happiness.”

For lullaboy, every listener has their own “heartbreak hotel” to walk through before reaching a place of peace. “This album is actually an album of hope.”

The Philippines holds a special place in that journey. Before returning as a touring artist, he first visited the country through mission work as a young worship leader. Those early experiences—and the warmth he received from Filipino communities—left a lasting impression. “I remember telling myself that one day I would come back here as an artist,“ he says. “Then last year, I finally did my first concert in Manila, and I was blown away by how much warmth there was from the people. They sing really loud, they have beautiful voices. I’ve been waiting for this moment. I think the Lullafam knows how much I love the Philippines.”

Now, Hotels & Heartbreaks brings him back to Manila on July 17 as part of his biggest Asia tour yet, with stops across Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Designed as an immersive live experience, the show blends music, storytelling, and interactive moments that invite fans to leave behind their own emotional baggage before “checking out” with a renewed sense of hope.

For newcomers wondering where to begin, boy recommends starting with “Someone Like You,” before moving into “Shortcut to Heaven,” and ending with “Heaven” —a progression that mirrors the emotional journey at the core of the album.

Ultimately, that’s the experience he hopes audiences leave with. “Heartbreak isn’t the end,” he reflects. “It’s something we all need to go through because it teaches us what truly matters. If I can get through heartbreak, anybody can.”

As lullaboy returns to Manila this July, Hotels & Heartbreaks offers more than a night of music. It is an invitation to step into a story of love, loss, and healing—and a reminder that sometimes, the hardest chapters in life become the ones that lead us home.

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beabadoobee new song ‘Switchblade’ out now

new album Pylon out 18 September on Dirty Hit/Interscope Records

North America, UK & Europe arena tour this autumn

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beabadoobee today releases ‘Switchblade,’ the second song to be lifted from her hugely anticipated forthcoming album Pylon, a record that’s more wide-ranging and complex than anything that she has ever put out—a tannic rock record that is, at various points, angry, lonesome, ecstatic, depressed and deeply, pathologically in love.

‘Switchblade’ takes its central metaphor and pulls it apart thoroughly, wondering whether “self-defence is to be brave/Do you start the fight/Or take the flight?” The song has no clear answers, with Laus emphatically past the point in which she thought she could ever have everything figured out.

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Pylon, for all its turbulent emotions, celebrates the not-knowing; its brilliance suggests that sitting with uncertainty can create something immense, both emotionally and sonically. Its vast array of feelings, often contradictory ones, is the point, says Laus: “Pylon is about accepting that negative feelings are going to come back—accepting the insecurity and feeling confused. It’s all a necessary part of growing and knowing yourself better. You have to go through all that shit, I have to write about it.’

The follow up to her UK number 1 album This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Pylon is available to pre-order and pre-save now, and due for release on 18 September 2026 via Dirty Hit and Interscope Records. ‘Switchblade’ follows the album’s first single “Sun Has Set,” released to universal acclaim last month alongside a striking first person video directed by Bea’s partner and longtime visual collaborator Jake Erland.

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Pylon tracklist

Pylon

Sun Has Set

Estranged

Switchblade

Write Me A Letter

It’s Alright

In Motion

Memories

Nothing To Prove

Radio

Powerlines

Spark

Despite That

Satellite

beabadoobee will debut songs from the record on the Powerlines Tour, her first ever arena shows and biggest tour to date, taking in shows across North America, the UK and Europe this autumn-winter. The Powerlines Tour promoted by Live Nation kicks off 1 October and includes stops at Madison Square Garden, The Kia Forum, The O2 Arena and more (full routing below). Tickets are on sale now; visit beabadoobee.com for tickets and tour information.

‘The Powerlines Tour’ Dates

October 1 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*

October 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Liacouras Center*

October 3 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*

October 5 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*

October 7 – Toronto, ON, Canada – Scotiabank Arena*

October 8 – Laval, Québec, Canada – Place Bell*

October 10 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion*

October 11 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center*

October 13 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena*

October 14 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena*

October 16 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

October 17 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater*

October 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*

October 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum*

October 24 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena*

October 26 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena*

October 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*

October 29 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*

November 14 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

November 16 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena

November 17 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

November 18 – London, UK – The O2

November 23 – Copenhagen, DK – K.B. Hallen

November 24 – Stockholm, SE – Fryshuset Arenan

November 27 – Oslo, NO – Spektrum

November 30 – Paris, FR – Zenith ~

December 2 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live ~

December 3 - Amsterdam, NL - AFAS Live ~

December 4 – Brussels, BE – Forest National ~

December 6 – Berlin, DE – Tempodrom ~

December 7 – Düsseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle ~

Previously Announced Summer Dates

July 30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival

July 31 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (Official Lolla Aftershow)

August 2 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza

August 4 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater

August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

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Born in the Philippines and raised in London, Beatrice Laus emerged as a British alternative music icon across three acclaimed albums and five EPs. She has garnered multiple BRIT Award and BBC Sound Of nominations, and won NME’s Radar award, whilst amassing over 10 billion streams worldwide and more than 12 million followers across her social channels.

This Is How Tomorrow Moves became her first record to reach number 1 on the UK Official Album Chart in 2024, following her Top 10 albums Fake It Flowers (which reached number 8) in 2020 and 2022’s Beatopia (#4). Earlier this year, beabadoobee released the one-off single ‘‘All I Did Was Dream Of You,” teaming up with Grammy-nominated best New Artist The Marías, the result of a longtime mutual creative admiration between María Zardoya and Bea.

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Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 champions the future of OPM with "Pinoy Coded"

Annual nationwide celebration returns this July with live performances, industry talks, and new regional collaborations that spotlight the evolving sound of Filipino music

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), the country’s annual nationwide celebration of Filipino music, returns this year with revitalized programming designed to champion the rich and diverse music scene in the Philippines.

Established through Proclamation No. 933 and signed by the late President Benigno S. Aquino III in 2014, LMP has become a viral platform for recognizing the lognstanding legacy of Original Pilipino Music. For more than twelve years, it has consistently inspired greater appreciation for homegrown music and played a crucial role in fostering a culture of collaboration and community in its month-long activities.

This year’s theme, “Pinoy Coded,” celebrates Filipino identity by highlighting how music reflects the nation’s culture, stories, and shared experiences. Through this year’s Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino, the campaign aims to strengthen support for OPM and recognize the artists, songwriters, producers, music practitioners, and industry stakeholders whose contributions continue to enrich the Filipino music catalog and make it world-class.

OPM President Ogie Alcasid explains, “The theme this year was a product of being exposed to current trends and trying to engage with a younger core audience. But we still wanted to retain that love for our music and our culture. Hence, why we went with the theme Pinoy Coded. It celebrates Filipino music, but at the same time, it also acknowledges the ever-growing and evolving landscape and audience of our local music industry.”

Throughout July, Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 will present an eclectic and well-curated lineup of performances, educational programs, and community initiatives across multiple venues in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and the rest of the country. This year’s festivities include the return of OPM Spotlight, a month-long concert series featuring OPM member-artists performing original compositions alongside iconic Filipino classics. Expanding beyond the capital, the celebration also welcomes collaborations with regional partners such as Nine Degrees North in Baguio, Palawan’s Songwriters’ Community, and Passion8 Events & Services in Iloilo, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to making the celebration more inclusive and representative of the country' s vibrant music communities.

“For this year’s celebration, we’re excited to collaborate with productions outside of Metro Manila,” OPM Executive Director Gab Cabangon adds. “It has always been our goal to expand the LMP celebration to different parts of the country so that we get to celebrate and highlight the diversity and excellence of Filipino music and Filipino artists.”

OPM Spotlight: LMP2026 runs from July 1 to 31, with performances across different venues including Kubo at JT’s Manukan in Quezon City, Burnt Edges branches in Makati City, Beach House Bar & Grill in Marikina, What’s Your Poison in Población, and partner-produced stages in Palawan and Iloilo. Music fans can also expect an exciting showcase of OPM member-artists performing their original music and fresh renditions of iconic Filipino songs, highlighting the creativity and diverse voices at the forefront of the Philippine music landscape.

Complementing the Spotlight series is the LMP2026: Rockwell Series, an all-OPM acoustic showcase happening from July 25 to 31 at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati. Featuring eleven OPM solo artists performing a blend of original compositions and OPM favorites, the series continues Rockwell’s longstanding support for Filipino music by bringing live performances to one of the country’s premier lifestyle destinations. Meanwhile, aspiring musicians will also have their moment through LMP2026: OPM-ic Open Mic Night on July 29 at Backdoor. Maginhawa, where emerging artists and non-OPM members can perform original songs and OPM covers before fellow music enthusiasts. Proceeds from the event will directly support Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit’s future programs and initiatives.

Aside from live performances, LMP2026 continues its commitment to industry development through the LMP202 Music Talk Series on July 25 at Trinoma Cinema 6. Entirely dedicated to songwriters, producers, arrangers, music professionals, students, and other stakeholders, the half-day forum will tackle key issues concerning today’s music ecosystem: from industry research and creator support to music discovery, production, distribution, royalties, and emerging trends. The event also aims to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage collaboration, and equip participants with practical knowledge for navigating the evolving music industry.

2025 Music Talks panel featuring Jim Paredes, Miguel and Paolo Benjamin, and more

Cabangon emphasizes that this year’s Music Talk Series aims to provide a better understanding of the current landscape of the industry and provide practical guidance for those who want to pursue music as a career and passion. “We think it’s important that the various kinds of information are shared with other artists and professionals because we want as many members of our industry to succeed and thrive. We want artists and music industry professionals to be able to elevate their craft and their status because they’re making better-informed choices. We also want the Music Talk Series to be a space for professionals to connect with one another and expand their respective networks in the industry. We also think knowing where we are now as a local music industry would help us explore ways on how we can improve and grow as a whole in an ever-evolving landscape.”

Beyond its function as a festival, Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino remains a powerful movement that deepens appreciation for Original Pilipino Music while ensuring its continued preservation and growth. By providing platforms for both established and emerging artists, encouraging public engagement, and creating opportunities for music education and collaboration, LMP proves that Filipino music is not only an essential part of the country’s cultural identity but also a sustainable entity capable of inspiring future generations.

FILSCAP President Arturo "Nonoy Tan" Lui Pio believes in the importance of valuing music and supporting the music creators behind it. “That’s why Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) is a meaningful celebration for us. Through our partnership with OPM, we continue to advance this shared advocacy of encouraging more Filipinos to appreciate, support, and take pride in original Filipino music and the creators whose voices, stories, and creativity shape the sound of our nation.”

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 is presented by Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit’s (OPM) and FILSCAP, with support from Power Plant Mall as a major partner as well as MBC Media Group and Soundesign Manila as LMP2026 partners. OPM Spotlight and other music performances are made possible through collaboration with Nine Degrees North, Passion8 Events & Services, and the Palawan Songwriters’ Community. Promotional support is provided by DTI & Malikhaing Pinoy, IPOPHL, PRM, and PhilPop.

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NICKELBACK ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN ARRIVING OCTOBER 30 VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

Explosive New Single "Rattle The Cage” Available Today

Pre-order Everything Under The Sun HERE

(July 14, 2026) - Rock icons Nickelback today announced their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, will arrive on October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group, while simultaneously unveiling the blistering lead single, "Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5). Available everywhere today, the track marks the first taste of the band's powerful new era. Pre-order the album HERE and stream or download the new single HERE.

Marking the band's first new music since 2022's Get Rollin', Everything Under The Sun arrives at a moment of renewed momentum for one of rock's most enduring acts. Fresh off the success of their acclaimed documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback and the record-breaking Get Rollin' World Tour - the fastest-selling and highest-attended tour of their career, Nickelback continue to build on a legacy that has only grown stronger with time. 

True to its title, Everything Under The Sun delivers the complete spectrum of what has made Nickelback one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Across the album, towering arena-ready anthems collide with reflective songwriting, undeniable melodies, massive guitars, and the unmistakable chemistry that has defined the band for more than three decades.

Leading the campaign is "Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5), an explosive first taste of the album. Heavy, loud, and blisteringly fast, the track channels the electricity that erupts every night between the band and their fans inside packed arenas around the globe. Fueled by pounding riffs, soaring hooks, and relentless energy, "Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5), captures the communal spirit that has become synonymous with a Nickelback live show.

"This album has every side of the band on it,” says Chad Kroeger. There are songs that hit as hard as anything we've ever done, songs that take chances, and songs that remind us why we've been doing this together for so long. Rattle The Cage felt like the perfect way to kick the door open - it has the energy we've been feeding off every night on stage, and we can’t wait for people to hear it."

STREAM or DOWNLOAD “Rattle The Cage” HERE.

WATCH the video for “Rattle The Cage” HERE.

Pre-order Everything Under The Sun HERE

From humble beginnings in Hanna, Alberta, Nickelback have grown into one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. Since emerging onto the global stage with Silver Side Up and the era-defining hit "How You Remind Me," the band has built an unparalleled catalog of rock staples, earning multiple Grammy Award nominations, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, JUNO Awards, and international acclaim along the way.

With nearly 60 million albums sold worldwide, billions of streams across digital platforms, and more than 50 million monthly listeners across digital platforms, Nickelback remain one of the most streamed and commercially successful rock bands in the world. Their music continues to resonate across generations, finding new audiences through streaming while maintaining a devoted global fanbase that has filled arenas for more than two decades.

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That enduring appeal reached new heights over the past several years. The Netflix documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback became a global sensation, spending weeks in the platform's Global Top 10 while offering fans an unprecedented look inside the band's remarkable journey. At the same time, the Get Rollin' World Tour shattered attendance records and reaffirmed Nickelback's reputation as one of rock's premier live acts.

Everything Under The Sun builds on that momentum while looking firmly ahead. It is both a celebration of everything Nickelback has accomplished and a statement that their creative fire burns as brightly as ever.

The album also marks Nickelback's first release with Virgin Music Group, the world's leading partner to independent labels, artists and entrepreneurs. As the band embarks on this exciting new chapter, Virgin Music Group President, North America, Jacqueline Saturn, shares: “Nickelback have built one of the most remarkable careers in music, and it's a huge honor for everyone at Virgin Music Group to work alongside a band with such an enduring legacy and global impact. We're thrilled to partner with them as they begin this exciting new chapter and can't wait for fans to experience Everything Under The Sun.”

More than thirty years into their career, Nickelback continue to evolve without losing the unmistakable sound that made them one of modern rock's defining bands. With Everything Under The Sun, they prove that their story is still unfolding - and that their biggest moments may still lie ahead.

About Nickelback

One of the most commercially successful and influential rock bands of the 21st century, Nickelback have sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, amassed billions of streams, and continue to attract more than 50 million monthly listeners across digital platforms. Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the multi-platinum quartet - Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair - rose to international prominence with their breakthrough album Silver Side Up, featuring the era-defining global hit "How You Remind Me," before cementing their status as rock mainstays with a catalog of enduring anthems including "Photograph," "Rockstar," "Far Away," "Someday," and "Burn It to the Ground."

Their impact on Canadian music history was formally recognized in 2024 with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, underscoring their status as one of the country’s most successful musical exports. In addition, Nickelback are among a select group of artists to have achieved Diamond certification in Canada, further reflecting their exceptional commercial reach and cultural impact both domestically and around the world.

Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades, Nickelback have earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, JUNO Awards, and more while consistently ranking among the world's biggest touring rock acts. Their 2023 documentary, Hate to Love: Nickelback, introduced the band's story to a new generation of fans, while the Get Rollin' World Tour became the fastest-selling and highest-attended tour of their career.

Now entering a bold new chapter with Virgin Music Group, Nickelback continue to push forward with the same unmistakable sound, arena-sized ambition, and enduring connection with fans that have made them one of modern rock's defining bands. Their new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arrives October 30, 2026.

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Pinoy rock legends TEETH announce 5-city concert tour and vinyl release of landmark debut album

Fans can relive the music that defined a generation as the band returns with live performances and the long-awaited vinyl edition of its classic debut album

Filipino alternative rock powerhouse TEETH are reuniting for a 5-city concert tour celebrating more than three decades of friendship, music legacy, and rock n’ roll.

Dubbed Year 33: TEETH The Reunion – Legacy Tour, the concert series will kick off on August 30, 2026, at the Foochow Event Building Hall in Singapore before making its Philippine stops in Manila (September 5), Davao (September 12), Iloilo(September 19), and Cebu (September 26).

Tickets for the Singaporean leg of the tour are now available via:https://teeth-reunion-sg2026.peatix.com

In line with the concert tour, TEETH will release their landmark debut album on vinyl for the first time. Widely regarded as one of the defining releases of the 1990s Pinoy rock movement, the album introduced Filipino listeners to life-affirming crossover anthems such as “Laklak” and Prinsesa,” songs that transcended generations and helped shape the sound of the local rock music landscape. The album eventually earned Double Platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), selling more than 80,000 copies during its time.

The upcoming vinyl edition has been newly remastered by acclaimed mastering engineer Shinji Tanaka and will be issued in a strictly limited pressing of 500 copies on standard black vinyl. Produced by Backspacer Records, the LP also features newly commissioned artwork by award-winning visual artist Nix Puno, whose hand-painted interpretation offers a fresh but faithful homage to the album’s original cover.

Year 33: Teeth Reunion 2026 - Legacy Tour official poster

For the band’s most dedicated supporters, the vinyl will be included as a bundle in the exclusive 33^rd Anniversary Add-On Package, available as a premium concert offering for all Philippine tour dates only. The exclusive collector’s package includes a limited-edition, band-signed 33rd anniversary vinyl; a commemorative event shirt and trucker cap; an exclusive sticker pack; a signed event poster; and premium fan experiences such as a meet-and-greet session, an exclusive listening party, soundcheck access, and a group photo opportunity with the band.

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Formed in 1993, TEETH is one of the most important bands that emerged from the alternative rock explosion of the ‘90s. The band is currently composed of original members Glenn Jacintoon vocals, Jerome Velasco on guitars, Pedz Narvaja on bass, Mike Dizon on drums, and Dok Sergio on guitars, formerly on bass.

Known for their mix of alternative rock and grunge, with shoegaze influences heard in their third full-length album I Was A Teenage Tree, TEETH left a permanent imprint on OPM with their distinct blend of melodic songwriting and unconventionally gritty sound, eventually earning them awards, including three NU Rock Awards and two MTV Pilipinas Awardsnominations.

Year 33: TEETH The Reunion – Legacy Tour is presented by BLKSHPMNL Lifestyle & Entertainment Management Inc.(BLACKSHEEP MANILA) and S32 Productions (Singapore). Tickets to the Philippine leg of the tour will be announced in the coming days.

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Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) releases new EP The Taste Of… after two-year break

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After a two-year hiatus, Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) is finally back with her new EP The Taste Of…, a project that represents the accumulation of her experiences during her break.

“During this period, I experienced a wide range of emotions, from the sweet ones to the bitter ones, and even some moments that were sour or spicy! It is hard to describe the feelings we feel every day using merely our words, but sometimes they can be expressed and digested in a song.”

“In this EP, each track is like a unique cocktail, bringing a different flavour and taste profile, and a different composition of ingredients and emotions. I hope my listeners can savour each one of them!”

Listen to Shi Shi’s new EP The Taste Of… here

The Taste Of… is Shi Shi’s first-ever English-based EP, featuring songs in three languages - English, Mandarin and Korean, a nod towards her roots in South Korea and a first step of Shi Shi’s career onto an international stage.

The album brings together an impressive lineup of global producers, further elevating its musical craftsmanship. Contributors include K-pop producer parkhyeon, who has worked with MISAMO (TWICE) and (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon; Different Sleep, whose recording credits include Zara Larsson and Aminé; and Latin Grammy-winning producer Andrø Pop. Among the album’s tracks, the two songs featuring Korean lyrics—‘Falling in Love’ and ‘Tteokbokki’—stand out as its most gentle and intimate moments.

In ‘Tteokbokki’, Shi Shi breaks away from her usual inspirations of relationships, and works off a theme of “food memories”, portraying the emotions of the purest friendships that are both comfortable and also the hardest to come by, recorded as an ode to old friends.

To Shi Shi, who grew up in South Korea, “떡볶이” (Tteokbokki), the traditional spicy Korean rice cake, is not just a familiar snack, but also a symbolism of youth, reminding her of the path that she took to go home each day after school, and the warm atmosphere of the eateries where she spent her time growing up with her friends.

Shi Shi worked with Chinese American producer Morrison Ma (MOSUN) on ‘Tteokbokki’ to bring a retro feeling to the gentle song, which opens with a self-recorded slice-of-life audio of a busy Korean market to bring the audience into the atmosphere.

In the music video, Shi Shi reunites with her old friend, actress Lee Jung-Min, who previously acted in iconic K-dramas like What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim and Duty After School. Although the two have not met for 16 years, they always kept in touch, and in their first-time working together, showed great chemistry with each other.

Similarly in the music video, they play the role of two childhood friends who come together after a long time in their same local eatery, catching up on all the years that they missed.

Shi Shi is a third-generation South Korean-Chinese singer-songwriter who is based in Taiwan. Her artistry has been recognised in Taiwan at the highest level, having been crowned with the “Best Female Singer” and “Best Album” awards at the prestigious Golden Melody Awards.

In 2020, Shi Shi also gained popularity with her title track ‘Someday or One Day’ for the hit Taiwanese series Someday or One Day (想见你), one of the most popular dramas in recent years. In 2024, she also released a collaborative single ‘Goodbye Spring’ with South Korean jazz artist Lee Jin-ah, gaining attention in both Taiwan and Korea.

Leading into her new EP, Shi Shi highlights her ambitions to continue making music for an international audience, paving the way for the next era of her music.

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Jaguar Jonze and KIRE turn cultural duality into alt-pop confidence in new single, "HALF DEVIL"

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July 13, 2026 – Taiwanese-Australian artist Jaguar Jonze shares “HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)”, a dark, magnetic new collaboration with Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter KIRE, out now via Nettwerk. Sung in both Mandarin and English, the track slips between sultry alt-pop, gritty vocal textures and club-leaning production, pairing Jaguar's signature melodic pop choruses with jagged, high-energy moments that mirror the tension at its core.

Following “Naked”, her first single after a two-year hiatus, “HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)” explores their Asian heritages, contradiction and navigating the spaces between. The track grew from conversations around childhood, upbringing, and the experience of carrying multiple cultures at once.

For Jaguar Jonze and KIRE, that shared understanding was immediate: the feeling of being connected to the places that shaped them, while still feeling outside of them. “We had talked about our childhood and upbringing, where we didn’t quite belong in Taiwan, in Japan, yet we didn’t quite belong in the US or Australia either,” says Jaguar Jonze. “There’s that lack of belonging wherever you go because you’re a mix of cultures.”

Alongside the release is the accompanying music video, filmed beneath a full moon on the black volcanic sands of a small fishing village in North Bali, using light and shadow to reflect the parts of ourselves we often try to separate. “To me, 'HALF DEVIL' is about recognising that we’re all both angel and devil, and that being human is learning to hold those contradictions without judging them as right or wrong,” Jaguar shares.

Jaguar Jonze – "HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)" [Official Music Video]

Together, Jaguar Jonze and KIRE reframe that experience, transforming what was once a source of alienation into something seductive, complex and empowering. Through its bilingual interplay, shadowy momentum and defiant energy, “HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)” becomes both a reclamation of identity and a bold statement of self-definition.

Across Southeast Asia, Jaguar Jonze continues to find a growing audience, with Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore now among her Top 15 streaming markets globally. That momentum began to take shape with “Naked”, her first single after a two-year hiatus spent focusing on her health – a powerful return that saw Jaguar Jonze resurfacing with renewed awareness, reclaiming her inner identity and shedding the weight of external forces. Shot at an abandoned construction site in Uluwatu, Bali, the self-directed music video has since garnered close to 350,000 views on YouTube to date, supported by significant traction from Indonesia.

As Jaguar Jonze moves into her next creative chapter, “HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)” opens the door to a bolder, more expansive world entirely her own.

Stream "HALF DEVIL (feat. KIRE)" here: jaguarjonze.ffm.to/halfdevil
Watch the official music video here
 

About Jaguar Jonze

Born in Japan to a Taiwanese mother and Australian father, Deena Lynch (aka Jaguar Jonze) has shaped a multi-faceted career straddling the worlds of art, music and fashion. After breaking onto the music scene in 2019, Lynch went on to carve out her reputation for genre-crossing high art and enigmatic yet vulnerable songwriting on back to back EPs, 'Diamonds & Liquid Gold' (2020) and 'ANTIHERO' (2021).

Come 2022, her high-octane, art-pop debut studio album 'BUNNY MODE' saw Lynch find strength in vulnerability, a personal triumph of resilience shaped by her boundary-pushing art and creativity that received praise among NME (The Cover), The Guardian, VICE, FLAUNT and more.

Lynch's activism work has been recognised by Vogue Australia’s Most Influential Women of 2021, triple j’s Done Good Award, and The Australian’s ‘Top 100 Cultural Leaders List 2022’, meanwhile her intersection with the art and fashion communities – including narrative illustration project Spectator Jonze and photography project Dusky Jonze – has seen collaborations with the likes of Christian Louboutin, Converse, Nike, BMW, Reebok, Stüssy and more. Her most recent 2024 EP, 'victim impact statement', comprising three powerful tracks and an accompanying self-directed short film, further cemented her as one of Australian music’s most empowering voices.

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MILLENNIUM PARADE Releases New Single "Blue" as THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Ending Theme, Featuring Saya Gray & Daniel Caesar

The new track “Blue” is the first release from MILLENNIUM PARADE in nearly two years and has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”, which is now available on all streaming platforms.

“Blue” features globally acclaimed artists Saya Gray and Daniel Caesar, and began taking shape around three years ago when Daiki Tsuneta and Saya Gray started working on it together. Daniel Caesar later joined the project which brought the song to completion.

Daiki Tsuneta and Saya Gray commented:

“This track ‘Blue’ was first created three years ago in the studio with Saya, and has reached its completion through Danny joining, whom I met while travelling. I’ve always admired the sheer talent of these two musicians, and the completed track has turned out to be truly incredible so I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

Daiki Tsuneta

“Working with Daniel and Daiki was spicy fun and the blending of worlds and cultures is very exciting.”

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In addition, the fourth anime promotional video featuring “Blue” has also been released so please check it out.

■”THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” promotional video vol.4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OGEOg3bbIc

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MILLENNIUM PARADE profile

MILLENNIUM PARADE is a crew of creatives led by Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu), merging music, video, digital art and more to make dazzling works capturing the chaotic clash of cultures in modern Tokyo. Started in 2019, the collective brings in different artists from multiple disciplines to create audio and visual experiments. 

The next era of MILLENNIUM PARADE finds Tsuneta and company building an even more immersive artistic world.

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Saya Gray profile

Japanese-Canadian artist Saya Gray has a unique ability to create a collage of sounds that feel both comforting and disorienting, vast yet intimate. Her first releases, 2022’s ‘19MASTERS’ , 2023’s ‘QWERTY I’ and 2024’s 'QWERTY II' were made in periods of intense isolation, and as Saya herself describes it, she puts ‘1000 personalities in one song’. It’s this unfiltered, frenzied approach to her art that she feels is necessary to reclaim her sense of self in an ever changing world - and in the process marking her as one of the most exciting, up and coming musicians operating today. 2025 was a landmark year for Saya as she released her debut album ’SAYA” - by far her most personal and intimate project to date.

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Daniel Caesar profile

Daniel Caesar's Son Of Spergy is about reconciliation; specifically, with his father. It’s both deeply contemplative and powerful in this examination, while still honoring the most exciting aspect of Caesar’s artistry: the album is compositionally and melodically breathtaking. His most profound and vulnerable project to date, Son Of Spergy features Daniel Caesar coming to terms with all the ways he’s his father’s son; for better and for worse. As such, the LP is a reflection on how Daniel wants to live his life. As a wildly successful artist at such a young age, Caesar lived much of his 20s in self-indulgence. The only people who really ever told him no, whoever truly held him accountable, were his family members. He bristled at this, mistaking care for control.

he turned 30, he felt as if he had matured a full dozen years all at once. Son Of Spergy is the aftermath. From the intoxicating folk pop of “Root Of All Evil,” to the Bon Iver-assisted “Moon,” Caesar spends the album interrogating himself in pursuit of purer, healthier relationships. He wants to be good; Son Of Spergy is a defining step towards that goal. While writing the album, Caesar aimed to animate his thoughts on a few core concepts: his own purpose on this Earth, what he means in relation to his parents, and how the world will change when he’s gonna be a dad. It couldn’t exist without all of these contexts, because they’re all him. Even when Daniel Caesar was writing about other people, he was really writing about himself, too: “All my songs are really about me, but at the same time, we are who we are in relation to other people. I am Spergy and Hollis’ son. No one exists in a vacuum,” he explains, before adding a line that has to make it onto a future Daniel Caesar album: “Nothing is nothing unless it's relative to something.”

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MULTI GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST FUTURE RELEASES THE REAL ME

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[New York, NY – July 10, 2026] — Today, multi–GRAMMY Award-winning artist Future releases his highly anticipated 10th solo studio album, The Real Me. The album follows the hypnotic single “Radio” , accompanied by a cinematic visual.

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In the lead-up to the album's release, Future descended on his hometown of Atlanta and staged a full-scale takeover. Streets, skyline, landmarks: all cloaked in his signature purple haze and the Freebandz logo, like a superhero marking his territory. Among the standout moments: a 12-mile purple laser beam projected from the top of the iconic Magic City into the Atlanta skyline.

The Real Me marks a significant moment in Future's catalog — his 10th solo studio album and a deeply personal body of work that strips back the mythology to reveal the man behind it. This album finds Future turning inward, delivering some of his most candid and ambitious music to date. The album follows MIXTAPE PLUTO, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned Platinum certification from the RIAA.

Last month, Future made headlines sitting front row at the Louis Vuitton show during Men’s Paris Fashion Week and performing his track “ “Game Time” alongside Tyla at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony.

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ABOUT FUTURE

Rap would never sound, look, or feel the same after Future landed. If you want to know where the culture’s going next, just watch and listen to the iconic Atlanta rapper, singer, and producer. He went from cooking up beats in a basement for the Dungeon Family to generational superstardom with a presence felt from the streets all the way to The Met Gala. He literally brought trap into the White House as President Barack Obama rapped along to his quintuple-platinum banger “Jumpman” (with Drake). He has collected 3 GRAMMY AWARDS®, dozens of multi-platinum certifications, and reached rarified air as one of only a handful of rappers to achieve Diamond status for 2020’s “Life Is Good” [ft. Drake], affirming him as one of the best-selling acts of all time. Not to mention, he carved out a place in the history books as “the first artist to release two Billboard 200 number ones in consecutive weeks.” Along the way, he adorned the covers of Billboard, Clash, GQ (“the best rapper alive”), Rolling Stone, The Source, XXL, and more in addition to delivering show-stopping performances on Saturday Night Live and Ellen. In 2019, he garnered his first GRAMMY AWARD® in the category of “Best Rap Performance” for “King’s Dead” alongside Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and James Blake. In 2022, Kanye West sought him out as Executive Producer on the headline-making Donda 2 in addition to appearing on two tracks. He also pulled up on Gunna’s “Pushin P” with Young Thug, appearing on yet another chart-busting banger. Future looked ahead again on his ninth full-length and eighth #1 album, I Never Liked You, in 2022, which saw him take home another GRAMMY Award for “Best Melodic Rap Performance” for the Hot 100 #1 single “WAIT FOR U” featuring Drake and Tems. In 2024, he leveled up once again with back-to-back #1 albums WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU in collaboration with Metro Boomin, lighting culture on fire with the #1 single “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar. And now, he continues his prolific run with MIXTAPE PLUTO, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was officially certified Platinum by the RIAA.

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