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barDe To Drop Debut Single
Manchester just got its newest heartbreak queen. Irish-American singer-songwriter barDe (Pronounced: bard-ee) is to release her debut single "What the Hell, Hey" on July 25, 2025; an anthem from her upcoming album “The Pretty Red Flag Revival“ for every time someone ghosts you and you want to scream, cry, and dance all at once! This is more than just another breakup song. This is a revival, and barDe is leading the charge with the kind of honesty that makes you feel seen.
Cris Cap releases summery pop-RnB single ‘Little Yellow Car’
The release of ‘YOUNG GUN’ earlier this year turned many a head to the infectious soundcape of Cris Cap. Now returning for summer 2025, he is back with his latest single ‘Little Yellow Car’. A bright, pop-RnB anthem, the single draws on that lucious, care-free optimism that Cap’s back catalogue has oozed to date. Featuring smooth Rhodes licks and summery, slick melodies, ‘Little Yellow Car’ offers nothing but finesse and groove.
Ivelisse del Carmen spotlights romantic anthem ‘An Ocean In Between’
Making waves with the release of her single ‘Las Mariposas’ earlier in the year, Ivelisse del Carmen is back as she spotlights her latest single, ‘An Ocean in Between’. A seamless blend of Puerto Rican passion and Latin American beauty, the track looks to propel Ivelisse as a rising talent. The London-based artist's latest offering is her first release performed in English, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter.
Kam Boora releases sleek new hip-hop anthem ‘Even Scores’
Following the acclaimed release of ‘Sexy Drill’ earlier in the year, Kam Boora is back with the release of his latest anthem, ‘Even Scores’. Cutting a defiant, UK-drill-inspired flow, the single stands up as an infectious, no-holds-barred single. Cutting a commanding, defiant flow across the airwaves, ‘Even Scores’ provides a punchy, energetic anthem for the Kam Boora discography.
Bold Collab Energy: MITCH DB Returns with ‘Focus’ via Day & Night
MITCH DB unites with fellow Producers / DJs to bring his next collaborative release via Day & Night Records; teaming up with Level 8, Koen Fagen, and vocalist Noxxia, ‘Focus’ lands as a power-heavy production, with each contributor bringing their own strengths, creativity, and flair to the table. The result is an engaging listening experience, introducing bold vocal lines and robust low-end textures - a production built for maximum sonic impact.
TeaMarrr unleashes summery new anthem ‘Tea Party’
Her first release since ‘KITTEA CAT’ last year, TeaMarrr is back with a distinctive afro pop blend brewed up for the summer as she unveils her latest single, ‘Tea Party’. Having been signed to Atlantic Records & Raedio, ‘Tea Party’ is her very first independent release, as TeaMarrr looks to establish her career without being tied down. TeaMarrr is a Haitian-American singer-songwriter whose genre-blending creativity has earned her the status of a fast-rising young talent.
CamRus releases euphoric R&B-tinged new single ‘Relaxation’
Making his return to music-making for the first time in five years, CamRus is back with his latest single ‘Relaxation’. Making a name for himself as an actor, writer and director, the creative looks to reassert himself as a music-maker with his first single since ‘Anybody But Him’. With a dream-soaked introduction dancing across the airwaves, ‘Relaxation’ sports a polished, buoyant vibe that just keeps giving.
Mortez unveil pounding alt-rock single ‘Down With The Devil’
Following on from the release of ‘COVEN’ earlier in the year, LA-based duo Mortez are back as they showcase new anthem, ‘Down With The Devil’. The musical product of a love story, the group look to further cement their reputation as a fast-growing force of nature. Cutting across the soundwaves with a ferocious roar, ‘Down With The Devil’ offers a no-holds-barred look into the artistry of MORTEZ.
Jerry Jean teams up with Chloé Hogan on soul-pop anthem ‘Keep Breathing’
Bringing a genre-blending soul-pop anthem to the limelight, Jerry Jean’s latest single ‘Keep Breathing’ is an expansive call for authenticity in the modern world. With passionate, intertwining vocals over a driving production, the single searches for true meaning in a world drowned out by social media, algorithms, and avatars. The track sees Jerry team up with the golden-voiced Chloé Hoganto to create a duet that feels just as poignant as it does anthemic.
Older Future unveils emotionally detailed EDM single ‘MITCH’
Following the release of ‘Never Younger’ back in 2022, Older Future is back with his latest single ‘Mitch’. Taken from his forthcoming album, the artist returns with his unique approach to creativity, marking an end to his three-year hiatus. Carving out its colourful glow, ‘Mitch’ offers head-first immersion into the creative vibrance of Older Future. Complete with blood-pumping basslines and drum machines, the single offers a blend of genre-defying elements that refuse to stay in one lane.
Bailey Hyneman releases soulful new EP ‘AGAIN’
Releasing ‘Love I Need’ two years ago, Bailey Hyneman is finally back with new music, releasing her latest project, ‘AGAIN’, and putting an end to her hiatus. The EP looks to cement the Tennessee-based artist as an exciting young talent in the neo-soul soundscape. Sporning a commanding, poignant approach to songwriting, ‘AGAIN’ showcases Bailey Hyneman at the top of her game.
Ellisar unveils pop perfection on new single ‘OUTSIDE’
Already making waves in 2025, Ellisar is back as she looks to cement herself as a fast-rising young star. With a string of releases already under her belt, she unveils her latest anthem ‘Outside’. Effortlessly demonstrating her pop prowess, with high-energy electronic beats and sticky vocal refrains, 'Outside’ embodies a danceable tone that is built for late nights, loudspeakers, and letting go.
HOLYMAMI UNLEASHES GENRE-BENDING NEW EP “TRAP THERESA”
Rising artist HOLYMAMI continues to shatter genre expectations with the release of her latest EP, “TRAP THERESA,” a five-track sonic experience fusing the intensity of rock, the rebellion of punk, and the grit of alternative and nu-metal. Known for her fearless, boundary-pushing sound, HOLYMAMI has quickly established herself as a formidable voice in modern music.
UK Country Artist Josh Beer Releases Feel-Good Summer Anthem ‘Days Like These’
Fast-rising UK country artist Josh Beer is kicking off summer with a bang—and a Telecaster in hand. His brand new single “Days Like These” is out now, delivering a punchy, upbeat anthem laced with nostalgia, southern swagger, and classic country vibes that prove UK country is ready for the world stage.
Beacon Audiobooks Releases PRODIGAL By Author Phyllis Gobbell
It's the Fourth of July, 2000. In a small Southern town, fireworks light the sky above the City Park, while down the street a smaller flash of light changes everything for 19-year-old Connor Burdette. He has just lost the girl he loves. Now, buying beer at the Back Home Market, he becomes an accomplice to a shooting. Out of desperation, he runs. It will take ten years and a death to bring him back. But it's so hard to come home. The town still blames him for his part in the convenience store shooting.
Beacon Audiobook Releases “Augie’s Wine” By Author John H. Brown
It’s 1970, and Augie Cumpton has just survived a year in Vietnam. When he returns home from the war, his life is upended when he offends some very ruthless members of organized crime. But when the Mob is duped by Augie’s family into thinking the young man is dead, the crime family abandon’s the search for him. Augie is alive, but he is forced to live a lie. He has to leave his hometown and his Italian American family behind. And he must assume a new identity.
Acid Modulation: Nuta Cookier Launches a Sonic Mission from São Paulo
São Paulo's Nuta Cookier continues their cosmic expedition through electronic music's outer reaches with "Acid Modulation," a three-track odyssey that crystallizes their evolving sonic identity. This release finds the artist expertly navigating the intersection of classic acid techno and contemporary dance floor sensibilities, crafting a narrative that's both nostalgic and futuristic.
Amelia Ray Releases New Single “Pretending to Read” –: Pressparty
San Francisco, CA – June 23, 2025 – Multilingual singer-songwriter and cultural storyteller Amelia Ray returns with her latest single, “Pretending to Read,” a poignant track that blurs the line between private reverie and public empathy. The song officially drops on July 2, 2025 on all streaming platforms. Written in the fall of 2024, “Pretending to Read” began as a tender love song, inspired by a moment on the subway after Ray’s second date with a woman who would become her girlfriend.
AUDIO OBSCURA RETURNS TO ADE AT RAWFACTORY WITH THREE COLLABORATIVE EVENTS
Riding high on the buzz surrounding their hotly-anticipated Highway Rave — a one-off celebration of Amsterdam’s 750th birthday on the city’s ring-road — Audio Obscura is proud to unveil its 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event program. From October 23–25, Audio Obscura returns to the iconic RAWFACTORY, at G-Star’s Amsterdam headquarters, for three unforgettable events in collaboration with some of the most respected names in electronic music.
Jeeves Releases Stirring New Single ‘Where Did All The Good Men Go?’
Indian-American singer-songwriter Jeeves unveils his deeply personal and long-awaited new single, “Where Did All The Good Men Go?” — the first release from his forthcoming debut album Now or Never, slated for the end of 2025. The track is a poignant meditation on the modern search for male role models, written in 2017 in the wake of the #MeToo movement and brought to life by an ensemble of world-class musicians.
Apollo Brown and Bronze Nazareth announce album
“Once I realized there isn’t a table for me to sit at, I decided I’d have to build my own.” That quote from financial powerhouse Suneera Madhani didn’t just resonate with Detroit’s Bronze Nazareth. It lit a fire. After reading it in an interview, he printed it out and pinned it to the wall of his studio. That line became the seed for “Lemon Glue,” a blistering head-nodder produced by the iconic Apollo Brown and the first single from the upcoming album Funeral For A Dream, out July 25, 2025.
Jeeves Releases Stirring New Single ‘Where Did All The Good Men Go?’
Indian-American singer-songwriter Jeeves unveils his deeply personal and long-awaited new single, “Where Did All The Good Men Go?” — the first release from his forthcoming debut album Now or Never, slated for the end of 2025. The track is a poignant meditation on the modern search for male role models, written in 2017 in the wake of the #MeToo movement and brought to life by an ensemble of world-class musicians.
Mayhem Long Island to Rock the Stage for a Cause on June 30th
Live Taping of The Donna Drake Show at Drake Media Studios to Benefit Ken’s Krew Melville, NY — Mayhem Long Island, the Long Island based dynamic rock band returns to the spotlight with a special live performance on June 30, 2025, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Drake Media Studios in Melville, NY. This one-night-only event is not just a concert—it’s a live taping of The Donna Drake Show, and attendees will be part of the studio audience for a truly unique, high-energy experience.
Holy Death Temple Drops Their Second Single ‘Survey Says’
Represented by Decent Music PR, Seattle’s rising goth dance punk trio Holy Death Temple returns with their blistering second single, “Survey Says” — a seething, synth-driven anthem that channels American social collapse through the dead-eyed grin of a rigged game show. Combining brooding post-punk vocals, frenetic guitars, and massive synth hooks, the track dares listeners to dance through the doom. “We’re fucked. Let’s party.” That’s not just a tagline — it’s a mission statement.
Has the Middle East Been Changed? By Howard Bloom
In the past week, the Middle East has been transformed dramatically. Here’s how. Iran says it has never pursued a nuclear weapon. In fact, Iran began work on nuclear weapons over 35 years ago, in the late 1980s, when it collaborated with Pakistani nuclear mastermind A. Q. Khan, the man behind Pakistan’s atomic bomb. Iran has also worked on nukes for decades with the North Koreans, who attained nuclear status nineteen years ago, in 2006.
Magic Carpet Ride: Javi Salas Drops a Summer Tech-House Essential
Javi Salas delivers exactly what summer dancefloors need with his fresh take on "Magic Carpet Ride." The Sevilla producer strips away any pretense and focuses on one thing: making people move. This tech-house rework transforms the 1998 classic into a feel-good anthem that's built for those moments when the music just clicks and everyone's smiling.
Amelia Ray Releases New Single “Pretending to Read” –: Pressparty
San Francisco, CA – June 23, 2025 – Multilingual singer-songwriter and cultural storyteller Amelia Ray returns with her latest single, “Pretending to Read,” a poignant track in the style of Bossa Nova, that blurs the line between private reverie and public empathy. The song officially drops on July 2, 2025 on all streaming platforms.
Amor Amor Amor EP: CABE Redefines Latin Techno Without the Tropes
Mateo Cárdenas, also known as CABE is a Colombian-Mexican producer currently based in Mexico City. His "Amor Amor Amor EP" is his debut on WHIPBASS and a personal exploration that merges hardgroove and hypnotic techno with carefully played salsa elements and vocals. This project represents a Latin approach to the genre not by leaning into 'Latincore ' clichés, but by bringing a unique, sober perspective rooted in techno's structure while injecting the rhythmic soul of salsa.
Magic Carpet Ride: Javi Salas Drops a Summer Tech-House Essential
Javi Salas delivers exactly what summer dancefloors need with his fresh take on "Magic Carpet Ride." The Sevilla producer strips away any pretense and focuses on one thing: making people move. This tech-house rework transforms the 1998 classic into a feel-good anthem that's built for those moments when the music just clicks and everyone's smiling.
Xennedy Cambelle Releases New Single “Memory Lane”
New York, NY — June 25th, 2025 — Rising dark pop and R&B singer/songwriter Xennedy Cambelle is set to release her new single “Memory Lane” on Wednesday, June 25. The song finds Xennedy reflecting on love, regret, and growth, delivering a rich, soulful track that resonates on a profound level. “Memory Lane” highlights Xennedy’s ability to blend raw vulnerability with cinematic production.
Sony Music Publishing Appoints Margherita Gnech as Managing Director of Italy
Today Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Margherita Gnech to Managing Director of Italy, effective immediately. As Managing Director, Gnech will be responsible for overseeing creative and business operations across SMP Italy, driving the company’s growth and innovation in one of Europe’s most dynamic music markets. She will continue to be based out of Milan and will report directly to Sony Music Publishing President, International Guy Henderson.
Ben Bacardi Makes Waves with Soul-Stirring New Single
Ben Bacardi, the Queens-born hip-hop auteur, just dropped his new single “Take Me Down To the Water” on June 10, 2025. Clocking in at just over three minutes, the track’s a sleek blend of soulful lyricism and atmospheric production—perfect for those late-night rides or summer reflection. What’s the vibe? • Production & feature: Bacardi links up with Soulganic, riding minimalist beats drenched in reverb and water-inspired sonics.
Beacon Audiobooks Releases “Deadball Mayhem” By Author Ronald T. Waldo
Mayhem and tragedy prevailed throughout baseball’s Deadball Era. Throughout the 1890s and Deadball Era, noteworthy events occurred, cementing that period’s place in the annals of baseball history. As a host of supreme ballplayers aided baseball’s growth, scoundrels and roustabouts exuded their influence from the diamond and through outside nefarious endeavors. Sadly, tragic moments also occurred, due to the frailty of human nature.
Dive into the Sonic Universe of Cody Chase's Thrilling Single
Talented Producer Cody Chase is making his debut on Nova Collective with his tasteful, yet gripping new single ‘Supernova,’ out on August 25th. A surefire smash production, Cody has skilfully infused elements of Techno, creating a fusion that takes listeners on an immersive journey.
Interview with Daryl McCormack (Detective Colman Akande) on The Woman in the Wall
Can you tell us about the premise of The Woman In The Wall? The Woman in the Wall follows two survivors from fictional Mother and Baby Homes in Ireland, who have been separately impacted. The story begins after the murder of a priest that my character knew from his childhood, it brings these two people together, the young detective who's trying to solve the case played by myself, and a prime suspect who was sent to a Mother and Baby Home in the mid- eighties played by Ruth Wilson.
Cory Goldsmith presents his new Techno job
Introducing the electrifying pulse of the future: AYA Music Group proudly unveils its latest sonic venture, the cutting-edge techno label SYNAPSE, helmed by the dynamic duo Cory Goldsmith and Tuzson. Prepare to be transported to the edge of sonic possibility with SYNAPSE's debut release, an invigorating two-track EP titled "Almost A Reality," meticulously crafted by the visionary Cory Goldsmith.
Discover the New Characters and First Look for
Netflix share a first look at 'Elite' Season 7, which will launch globally on October 20th. This season promises to be even more tumultuous than ever before. Check the new faces that will stir everything up in the new episodes. CHLOE (Mirela Balić): A new student in Las Encinas who loves scandal as much as explicit videos. Behind that provocative facade lies an insecure girl who carries a really toxic relationship with her mother. CARMEN (Maribel Verdú): Chloe's mother.
BBC orders new crime drama Virdee based on the bestselling novels by AA Dhand
The BBC has commissioned Virdee, a new detective series based on AA Dhand’s best-selling crime novels and starring Sacha Dhawan (Doctor Who, The Great, Wolf), from newly formed production company Magical Society, headed up by Paul Trijbits (Jane Eyre, The Letter For The King, The Casual Vacancy). The new six-part drama for BBC One and BBC iPlayer was announced today by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Spotlight on the BBC session.
Interview with Philippa Dunne (Niamh) on The Woman in the Wall
Can you tell us about the premise of The Woman In The Wall and your initial reaction to the scripts? The Woman In The Wall is the story of a woman living in a small fictional town in the west of Ireland, who is very othered, by her kind of “antisocial, strange, odd behaviour”. But what people may not know about her is that she's dealing with trauma of having spent years in a Magdalene Laundry / Mother & Baby Home, and she's still traumatised.
New BBC drama Hot Flush from BAFTA-winning Happy Valley writer Sally Wainwright announced
BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright returns to the BBC following the phenomenal success of Happy Valley with Hot Flush, a new drama for BBC One and BBC iPlayer announced today by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Nicôle Lecky dives into the world of teenage girls and their mothers in mystery thriller
Nicôle Lecky has written her second drama for the BBC following the success of the BAFTA-winning Mood, Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, announced today at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Spotlight on the BBC session.
Hit BBC comedy Black Ops to return for a second series
Hit comedy thriller Black Ops has been recommissioned for a second six-part series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, announced today at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Interview with Ruth Wilson (Lorna Brady) on
Can you tell us about the premise for The Woman in The Wall and how you came to be involved in the project? The Woman in The Wall is set in the small fictional town of Kilkinure, and it follows a woman called Lorna (played by myself) who was sent to a Mother and Baby home 25/30 years prior. And in that home, she had a baby who was taken from her. We pick up in 2016, Lorna awakens one day following an episode of sleepwalking to find the body of a dead woman in her home.
Jenna Coleman stars in new BBC drama The Jetty
Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who, The Cry, The Serpent) stars as rookie detective Ember Manning in The Jetty, a new thriller from writer Cat Jones and producers Firebird Pictures, which was announced today by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, at the Edinburgh TV Festival. In the four-part series, for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, a fire tears through a holiday home in a scenic Lancashire lake town.
Interview with Joe Murtagh (Writer & Creator) on The Woman in the Wall
Can you tell us about the premise of The Woman In The Wall and what compelled you to tell this story? The show is a fictional story about a woman called Lorna Brady, played so brilliantly by Ruth Wilson, who was a former inmate of one of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. The story begins in 2015, where we find her with quite a strange sleepwalking habit, and it really kicks off when she finds a dead woman’s body in her house and has absolutely no idea who this person is or how she got there.
BBC Factual announces new film from Liz Carr on assisted dying
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted, announced the commission of new documentary, Better Off Dead? (working title), written and presented by disability rights activist Liz Carr for BBC One and iPlayer. Whether we call it assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, the practise of a medical professional assisting a person to end their life, has long provoked debate.
Iglu & Hartly Make Triumphant Return With Latest Single 'Swayze' + UK Tour
Pop-Rock band Iglu & Hartly make a triumphant return with their latest single ‘Swayze’. Having been on hiatus for 15 years the Colorado-formed, LA-based pop-rock group are back with a bang. The synth-heavy group previously cut their teeth throughout the mid-2000s gaining acclaim with their UK top 10 hit ‘In This City’.
Azul Kechi Releases Captivating New Single 'Crazy Dreams'
South London-based British-Nigiran singer-songwriter ‘Azul Kechi’ releases her latest single ‘Crazy Dreams’. The track is taken from her highly anticipated debut album ‘Celestial Love’. With influences as varied as Amy Winehouse, Betty Davis and Lauryn Hill, Azul Kechi crafts a sound that blends elements of soul, pop and R&B to create rich and compelling soundscapes that sit behind lyrical content that draws from Azul’s own life experiences.
NYC's Alternative-Indie Artist 'Subway Rat' Releases Debut Album 'Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors'
New Yorkian underground indie alternative artist ‘Subway Rat’, born David Polanco, releases his highly-anticipated debut album ‘Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors’. Pulling from a variety of musical influences, the lead single Rendezvous is a genre-defying, whirlwind track, mixing what Polanco calls “NJ pop storytelling over NY alternative beats”.
Beacon Audiobooks Releases "Deadball Trailblazers" By Author Ronald Waldo
The Deadball Era changed everything. From 1900 to 1919, a host of great players ushered in a century of groundbreaking baseball. Many exceptional diamond icons during this period established single-season modern era records that have acted as a litmus test for players throughout history to try to surpass. The old adage that records are made to be broken isn’t necessarily a practical conclusion when it comes to the great players in this book.
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