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A Sonic Odyssey: Masayoshi Takanaka, Junko Yagami, and Himiko Kikuchi Ignite London’s Inaugural City Pop Waves Masayoshi Takanaka commands the stage at City Pop Waves in South London. Photo: Jamie MacMillan Nestled within the verdant expanse of South London’s Crystal Palace Park, the Palace Bowl Presents festival launched its twelve-day summer residency with an eclectic...
Sam Smith commands the stage during the opening night of the “To Be Free: San Francisco” residency at The Castro Theatre. (Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Capitol Records) Music fans have plenty to celebrate this Friday, as an eclectic lineup of heavyweights, rising stars, and genre-blending artists unleash a wave of dynamic new projects. Headlining...
Keigo Higashino’s Posthumous Masterpiece ‘Eien no Kioku’ Shatters Records to Claim No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 Keigo Higashino’s Eien no Kioku | Photo courtesy of Billboard Keigo Higashino’s final literary work, Eien no Kioku (loosely translated as “Eternal Memory”), has ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, capturing...
Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas kick off their “Burning Up Tour All Over Again” at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation Few pop acts sustain the relentless momentum of the Jonas Brothers—and the sibling powerhouse has raised the bar once again. Opening their highly anticipated “Burning Up Tour...
SB19’s A’TIN Clinches Historic Fourth Consecutive Billboard Fan Army Face-Off Title SB19 | Photo: Louis Duran Demonstrating unmatched dedication and global mobilization, SB19’s loyal fandom, A’TIN, officially captured the crown in the 2026 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off, overcoming Harry Styles’ formidable Harries in a fiercely contested finale. This triumphant outcome marks A’TIN’s fourth straight championship—an...
BLACKPINK’s JENNIE Unveils Introspective Solo EP ‘Fallen Angel’ & Shares Surreal Video Teaser Official artwork for JENNIE’s forthcoming EP Fallen Angel. Courtesy of Columbia Records / Odd Atelier. Following BLACKPINK’s collective return earlier this year with DEADLINE, global sensation JENNIE is set to expand her solo repertoire. The multidisciplinary artist officially announced her upcoming digital...
Welcome to our weekly curation of essential releases, guiding listeners through the most compelling records defining this week’s sonic landscape. Following recent standouts from artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Ayra Starr, and Troye Sivan, this week delivers a diverse array of major milestones: Sam Smith unveils a deeply reflective fifth album, breakout star Stella Lefty debuts...
Sheryl Crow performs on stage during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 in Anaheim, California. (Photo: Walt Disney Company / Image Group LA) A High-Octane Return to Radiator Springs Sheryl Crow delivered an electrifying surprise during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, marking a celebratory and nostalgic return to Pixar’s...
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon Delivers Heartfelt Parting Track “I’ll Be Back” As He Enlists in Military Vernon of SEVENTEEN attends the press showcase for the group’s release in Seoul, South Korea. (The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via GI) Before temporarily stepping away from the spotlight to fulfill his civic duties, SEVENTEEN’s Vernon has left fans with a poignant musical...
20 Inquiries: DJ Harvey on Dance Floor Transcendence, Nostalgia Traps, and the Art of Keeping It Real The legendary DJ Harvey. Photo courtesy of DJ Harvey Regarded universally as a master selector and subcultural titan, DJ Harvey commands attention whenever he evaluates the state of electronic music. So when he asserts that nightlife is experiencing...
