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The Perverse Joy of Listening to Bad Music
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. I have a confession to make: I love listening to…
Charli xcx: Rock Music review - is she really pivoting from pop? Don't be so sure …
Last month, Charli xcx began the media campaign for her seventh studio album by giving an interview to Vogue magazine. The ensuing feature caused an impressive degree of online consternation, not because the 33-year-old star had said anything…
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
Singer Charli XCX has announced the release of a new single called Rock Music. The Brat hitmaker, 33, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, released the song on Friday with an accompanying music video. It is expected to be the lead single from…
Executive Turntable: Warner Music, AEG Presents Name New Korea Heads & More Industry Hires
AEG Presents is continuing to expand its efforts in Korea, and has named Jonathan Lee managing director of the AEG Presents Korea office. He will oversee the company's touring strategy and continued growth in K-pop touring. Lee will report to…
Country music superstar sets internet on fire with new song, reactions pour in from fans
Koe Wetzel dropped new music for his fans on Friday, and the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Wetzel is one of the most talented acts in country music, and he recently sent shockwaves through the industry with the announcement of his new…
Are Katseye transforming K-pop or making 'skibidi toilet music'? Either way, fans will tearfully wait hours for a glimpse
Ten-year-old Luna and 12-year-old Asha were among the first Eyekons – the noun for Katseye fans, à la Swifties and Beliebers – to arrive at Sydney's Luna Park on Wednesday after their parents drove two hours from Wollongong.
Charli xcx's 'Rock Music' is a sincere troll
Charli xcx is always raving atop that thin line between earnestness and irony. Her new song, “ Rock Music,” leans towards the latter. It's the first single of her forthcoming “rock” album that's already been a discourse…
Charli XCX Returns With 'Rock Music'
Charli XCX is back, but Brat Summer, it seems, is officially over. The pop star released her new single “rock music” Friday, along with an accompanying music video, and as the Charli sings: “I think the dance floor is dead, so…
Charli xcx's 'Rock Music' & More Of This Week's Best New Music
Every week, we bring you SOUNDCHECK — your destination for the best new music that just hit the web. Because you should always be prepared when someone passes you that AUX cord. This week's roundup features 11 of our favorite emerging and…
4 Birth Months With The Best Taste In Music
June, with Mercury as your ruling planet, you're all about communication and staying current, and your music taste reflects this. You're the friend everyone goes to for the newest tracks and hottest emerging artists. Your playlists are a blend of…
Maya Hawke Shuffles Entire Music Library and Recalls Her Favorite Song to Grind to
In Rolling Stone ‘s latest installment of Song Shuffle, Maya Hawke took a leap of faith of faith. Speaking to Rolling Stone at SXSW, she didn't share just her playlist, but her entire iTunes library, noting, “I've had it for a very…
Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Stealing Hard Drives Containing Unreleased Beyoncé Music
Last summer, Kelvin Evans was arrested for allegedly stealing hard drives containing music and tour plans belonging to Beyoncé from a rental car in Atlanta. He pleaded not guilty to his charges, which include a felony charge of entering a…
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Reveals Full Nominee List
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, Japan's biggest international music awards show, has unveiled its nominees across 63 categories ahead of the June 13 ceremony. MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) is built around the concept of “Connecting with the world…
Marching Elite Foundation addresses teen troubles through music, year-round programming
As the school year comes to an end, worries about the 'teen takeover' trend continue to grow. But, there is a program in Baltimore City looking to help teens take over differently. The Marching Elite Foundation is a Baltimore City-based youth…
Fourteen Again review - make a new musical out of Victoria Wood's warmly witty songs? Let's do it!
This Lake District venue was called the Old Laundry theatre before it was recently renamed in homage to Victoria Wood. The late performer, writer and lyricist would surely have loved that former title: she made an art out of portraying female…
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