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After more than a decade of building one of Australia’s most beloved indie catalogues, Ball Park Music has officially reached the top. The Brisbane five-piece scores its first-ever No. 1 album on the ARIA Albums Chart with Like Love, debuting at the summit on the chart dated April 11. It’s the band’s eighth studio album — and the first to reach the top spot after a long streak of near-misses. […]

NIKI has given Chappell Roan a musical makeover, covering “Casual” for her recent appearance on Like a Version, the long-running segment from Australian radio station triple j. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Airing on Friday, April 10 (Australian time), the performance was recorded in mid-March during the Australian leg of the Indonesian-born singer’s Buzz World Tour. As is tradition, the two-song […]

Rema is ready to get Coachella weekend one started with his new Afro-R&B single “Bout U,” which he released on Thursday (April 10). Produced by Rema and London, the intoxicating track finds Rema infatuated by the one he dubs his favorite girl in the world, with a subtle nod to Megan Thee Stallion‘s 2020 hit “Body” (“4:30 in the morning, thinking about you/ And about your archy, body-ody-ody-ody,” he sings […]

Brooklyn rapper Sleepy Hallow has announced “The Hallow Heist,” an immersive concert event in Fortnite, developed in partnership with Sony Music and his label, RCA Records. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Premiering on April 18, the event will take place on a custom island tailored to Sleepy Hallow’s artistic vision. Described as an “exploration and battle within [Sleepy’s] creative subconscious,” players […]

Billy Idol is feeling nostalgic about his wild New York City nights — and so is Drew Barrymore. The punk legend appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show this week, where he and the actress reflected on their shared experiences in the 1980s club scene. Though Barrymore was still a child at the time, she grew up frequenting legendary venues like Studio 54 and Limelight — often in the company of […]

Prolific Australian collective King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have officially announced the release of their forthcoming album, Phantom Island. While the new record – the group’s 27th – has been officially detailed by the band, they’re yet to unveil a specific release date. However, while discussing the new ten-track LP, the band noted that on Tuesday (April 15), physical pre-orders will be made available via their own own (p)doom […]

Keri Hilson has expressed regret over dissing Beyoncé on 2009’s “Turnin Me On (Remix).” The R&B singer stopped by The Breakfast Club on Wednesday (April 9) when she clarified what exactly went down with the remix to her top 15 hit and reflected on how the detrimental situation impacted her career. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s a regret,” she said matter-of-factly. […]

Sony has unveiled its latest superstar partnership with none other than chart-topper Post Malone. The global star has teamed up with the brand for the launch of its new Ult Power Sound series, part of Sony’s For The Music audio brand campaign, the company announced on Wednesday (April 9). According to the release, Sony picked Posty because he “embodies the spirit of authenticity, creativity and connection – values that lie […]

Latin music has profoundly shaped the American musical landscape. From the lively rhythms of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s joint album Celia & Johnny to Daddy Yankee’s reggaetón breakthrough hit “Gasolina,” these songs represent the diverse and vibrant contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to the registry to preserve sound recordings that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” to American […]