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In 2025, you no longer need an expensive home studio to start your music journey—all you really need is your smartphone. With powerful apps, affordable accessories, and AI-driven tools, artists around the world are producing chart-worthy tracks straight from their pockets. Whether you’re dreaming of making lo-fi beats, rap demos, or full-fledged pop songs, this … Read more
Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is about to get a splash of innovation. The Brightside Brisbane—a staple of the city’s live music scene—is embarking on its most ambitious expansion yet. The venue has revealed new visuals and a walkthrough video showcasing Brightside Outdoors, a transformed open-air performance space, as the first step of a complete overhaul. … Read more
New Music Friday (August 29, 2025) is stacked with genre-spanning releases. From hip-hop legends to pop powerhouses and R&B favorites, this week’s lineup has something for every listener. Joey Bada$$ – Lonely at the Top (Album) After a brief delay prompted by label disagreements, Joey Bada$$ finally delivers his highly anticipated album Lonely at … Read more
Friday, 29 August 2025, marks one of the most exciting release days of the year for country music. Both rising stars and established acts are dropping projects that showcase the genre’s storytelling heart and modern evolution. 1. Zach Top – Ain’t In It For My Health The most buzzed-about release of the day, Zach … Read more
Spotify’s “Songs of the Summer 2025” list breaks tradition: listeners gravitated toward low-tempo, emotionally charged tracks far more than dancefloor bangers. It’s now confirmed that this was the least danceable and most subdued summer in a decade, based on audio metrics like tempo, rhythm stability, and beat strength. The Top 5: A Mood-Driven Soundtrack … Read more
Pitchfork’s latest feature calls it the “Online ‘Indie’ Music Boom”—a decentralized movement where raw, chaotic tracks blend emo, alt-rock, rap, pluggnb, and video game aesthetics to shocking, spontaneous effect. Artists like ayowitty and bunii are leading the charge with tracks that sound like they were birthed from emotional chaos—distorted guitars, chiptune breakdowns, and EDM drops … Read more
Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement in a dreamy Instagram post, writing: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married” alongside a dynamite emoji. The declaration set social media ablaze, with reactions flooding in from fans and celebrities alike. A Love Match Turned Creative … Read more
1. David Byrne – Who Is the Sky? (September 5) Talking Heads founder David Byrne returns with an orchestral pop album featuring collaborations with St. Vincent, Hayley Williams, and producer Kid Harpoon. It’s an ambitious blend of musical textures that signals a bold creative chapter. 2. Twenty One Pilots – Breach (September 12) Building … Read more
In May 2025, Taylor Swift achieved what many thought was nearly impossible: she repurchased the master recordings of her first six albums in a landmark move toward artistic independence. Reports estimate the deal was worth about $360 million—a figure widely covered across major outlets. Let’s break down how this happened—and why it matters so much. … Read more
The title “Here Comes the Boom” was inspired by the explosive lyric and vibe of the nu-metal song “Boom” by American band P.O.D. The track became legendary, and its iconic punchy refrain eventually lent its energy to the title of the 2012 Kevin James action-comedy Here Comes the Boom. The Song “Boom” by P.O.D. … Read more