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Drake and PartyNextdoor Ignite Manchester at Co-op Live Arena on Day One Of A Four-Night Show
One thing that Drake has been criticised for over the last few years is his quality control over productivity in terms of albums and music releases. His strategy over his career has been to flood the market, pivot to what sounds current and popular, and embrace culture and the younger generation that are coming up to appeal to a wide and ever-growing audience.


Drake’s Role as the Toronto Raptors’ Global Ambassador
Appointed as the franchise’s Global Ambassador in 2013, the Toronto-born rapper has reshaped the team’s image, supercharged its branding, and elevated the Raptors into a globally recognized NBA franchise.


Top Dawg Entertainment: The Rise and Evolution Of Hip Hop's Talent Powerhouse
TDE’s true strength lies in its commitment to artistic evolution. As the label continues to push boundaries, we look forward to seeing


New Wave's 10 Artists To Watch In 2025
As the landscape of music continues to evolve, shaped by the artists who have defined the sound of the year.
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Get To Know: KWN
KWN (pronounced Kay-wuhn) is someone who has already been recognised as someone with undeniable talent as she has been featured on several c


Get To Know: Sienna Spiro
The SZA-approved singer Sienna Spiro is a breath of fresh air breaking into London’s jazz and pop realm in her own way.


Get To Know: CA$PAR
LA-born, London-bred rapper, CA$PAR, writes music that pays homage to the two cities that raised him. Though some may know him as the new...


Get To Know: Reuben Aziz
Meet Reuben Aziz, the 20-year-old self-taught viral sensation from Southampton who has gained quite a following from his silky-smooth R&B...
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Zara Larsson Brings Endless Euro Summer Energy to Wembley
Nostalgia met pure pop confidence at Zara Larsson’s sold-out OVO Arena Wembley show last night, a night that felt like the soundtrack to a sun-drenched Euro summer, even in the depths of November. And whilst the clouds turn grey and the wind gets even more chilling, that didn't stop waves of her fans dressed in their most vibrant mini skirts and crop tops adorned with sequins and glitter to match that ibiza-party-euro-summer vibe. Since the release of her fifth studio album M


Drake and PartyNextdoor Ignite Manchester at Co-op Live Arena on Day One Of A Four-Night Show
One thing that Drake has been criticised for over the last few years is his quality control over productivity in terms of albums and music releases. His strategy over his career has been to flood the market, pivot to what sounds current and popular, and embrace culture and the younger generation that are coming up to appeal to a wide and ever-growing audience.


J.I.D’s Impromptu 'A Dollar and a Dream' London Show Redefines What Fan Connection Can Be
Atlanta rapper J.I.D pulled off a defining milestone for himself and his fans with a Dollar and a Dream show that brought his most loyal listeners shoulder to shoulder in a venue that felt more like a living room than a stage.


SZA and Kendrick Lamar Light Up London, A Testament to Their Reign In Music
Kendrick touched down in London for two sold-out nights at Tottenham Stadium alongside the incomparable SZA, it felt like it was a moment in culture.
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What Techniques Can Help You Improve Your Singing Voice?
A strong singing voice does not appear overnight. It develops through steady practice, smart technique, and healthy habits that strengthen control and tone.


How Lo-Fi Beats Define Chill Culture
A quiet screen, a looping study animation, and a soft drum pattern fill the room. Many people call this their background for work, reading, and late night resets.


fakemink Is The New Prince of Digital Nostalgia
A defining part of fakemink’s appeal is an online persona that mimics early social media: blurry Valencia-filtered photos and throwback memes thread through both his Instagram and album covers.


Spotify vs Apple Music: Which Is Better in 2025?
Spotify has been around since 2008, making it the biggest player in town. Meanwhile, Apple Music is a new player as it made its debut in 2015.


What Is Stradebase and Why Are Skepta, JME & Tiwa Savage and now Chy Cartier Joining The Platform
The platform turning passive listeners into active participants by letting fans buy royalties to individual tracks. Not NFTs, not gimmicks literal ownership stakes.


Relentless, Pirate & DJ AG Empower Grassroots Creators With A Free Sound System For Talent Across The UK
The leap from practicing in your bedroom to putting on a proper event often comes with one major hurdle: the cost of sound. High-quality systems remain out of reach for many emerging artists, collectives, and DJs who are shaping their local scenes.


Nia Smith Speaks On Carnival Sounds: The Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival, Community and Expression
British musician Nia Smith says, “It’s the one time we all get together" when explaining the power of Notting Hill Carnival in the aftermath of the event, which took place over the August bank holiday weekend


We Caught Up With Absolutely At All Points East, A Day of Women Rewriting the Festival Rulebook
Victoria Park was alive with something different this weekend. By the time the last notes of Escapism rang out, the air was thick with sweat, smoke, and an energy that only comes when 50,000 voices rise in unison.


The Drummer Shuffle: Rock Bands That Have Recently Changed Their Rhythm Section
A band, in its most general sense, consists of pianists or keyboardists, guitarists, drummers, and, of course, those responsible for the rhythms. That’s what the rhythm section is about.


Sounds and Sonics: Badger - 'Let's Av It Right'
Badger (Alex Goodger-Marsh) is a fast-rising electronic producer and artist who first started gaining notoriety with his remixes of...


A Deep Dive into Ye’s Revolutionary Tour and Performance Set Designs
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has long proven that he’s not just a musician, he’s a cultural architect, constantly redefining what a live performance can be.


Inside the Marshall Series First Listen With Amaria BB, A Refreshing Voice for a New UK R&B Era
We got a chance to sit and talk with Amaria BB on set of the Marshall Series First Listen, supported by New Wave. This intimate studio experience truly embodies the essence of a refreshing vibe, exactly what Amaria BB says she feels when she’s in Paris.
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Redemption time: An interview with French Underground Rapper Retro X
Who is the French underground king? For the first time in years, Retro X reveals his deepest thoughts on the French rap scene and which...


Sonic Evolution: Lord of The Northern Dance
Sonic Evolution uncovers Northern Soul: a short-lived movement in the late 60s/70s that grounds much of today's contemporary subcultures.


Pirate Radio: Navigating The Frequency Waves
The era of digital radio hijacking may be a 90s phenomenon, but the pirate radio scene is still hustling from tower blocks across the UK.


Sonic Evolution: Justice for Dubstep
The 90s produced a lot of things: Tamagotchi’s, Blockbuster, tattoo chokers and lest we forget the unrivalled music scene, especially in...
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