Author: Matt Torres

  • Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa shares “crooked the road.”

    Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa shares “crooked the road.”

    Liberia-born, Tennessee-based Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa returns with his latest single, “crooked the road.,” a minimalist yet profoundly moving exploration of the intricate relationship between pain and identity. The track is carried by the gentle ukelele strums, with a stripped production serving as a vessel for the deep emotional resonance Mon Rovîa masterfully delivers.…

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  • Review: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”

    Review: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”

    In a world drowned by fleeting trends, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have done the unthinkable: they’ve stopped time. On Friday the 16th, the iconic artists shared a duet, “Die With A Smile.” It’s a masterclass in heartfelt poetry—a powerful ballad that speaks to a love so deep and enduring it transcends time and circumstance. Above all, it’s…

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  • Katy Perry drops bop “Lifetimes” with visual filmed in Ibiza: Watch

    Katy Perry drops bop “Lifetimes” with visual filmed in Ibiza: Watch

    After weeks of building anticipation with club nights and sun-soaked shots from the beaches of Ibiza, Katy Perry has finally dropped her new single, “LIFETIMES.” A glimmering ode to love and life, it’s a song that urges listeners to lose themselves in the moment and embrace the carefree spirit that only summer can bring. While…

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  • Manchester rapper Nemzzz shares reflective new single, “Escape”

    Manchester rapper Nemzzz shares reflective new single, “Escape”

    Nemzzz has unveiled his highly anticipated new single, “Escape,” after weeks of teasing the track on TikTok led to over 50,000 fan-created videos. The song explores the downsides of wealth and fame, blending Nemzzz’s heartfelt lyrics with Zel’s delicate piano melodies and minimalist beats. The black-and-white music video, directed by DonProd, features Nemzzz wandering alone…

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  • Sueños Festival extends contract with City of Chicago for five years

    Sueños Festival extends contract with City of Chicago for five years

    One of the best music weekends to emerge recently, Sueños Festival, has made a major announcement today. After three historic years of bringing some of the best rising and established Latin artists in the world to the heart of Chicago, organizers announced today they’ve reached a deal with the Chicago Parks District to return to Grant…

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  • Jessie Reyez drops summer banger “SHUT UP” featuring Big Sean

    Jessie Reyez drops summer banger “SHUT UP” featuring Big Sean

    Grammy-nominated, 5x Juno-winning powerhouse Jessie Reyez is so real for her blazing new anthem “SHUT UP” featuring Big Sean. Armed with high-energy production by RISC, Sir Nolan, Lucid & Bongo, Reyez is in full boss mode as she flaunts her hard-earned success, celebrates authenticity, and has a laugh at the naysayers who doubted her. It’s well-deserved, the last few…

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  • Kristen Merritt returns with scorching summer single, “ISFTBS”

    Kristen Merritt returns with scorching summer single, “ISFTBS”

    Brooklyn-based neo-soul artist Kristen Merritt is back with a bite on her new song and music video, “ISFTBS,” her first solo single in nearly three years and the first since the release of her debut album, Joi. A vibrant self-directed visual accompanies the release. Watch and stream the single here. Quickly enveloping listeners in resonant…

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  • Gabrielle Lynn unveils stunning song “Life’s Been Crazy”

    Gabrielle Lynn unveils stunning song “Life’s Been Crazy”

    Stop what you’re doing and listen to Gabrielle Lynn‘s new song, “Life’s Been Crazy.” Within seconds, you’ll understand why Lynn is an independent artist you simply cannot miss. “Life’s Been Crazy” reflects on Gabrielle’s journey as a single mother, working multiple jobs, and praying for a better future. The deeply vulnerable and authentic narrative hits…

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  • blink-182, Gwen Stefani to lead inaugural South Star Festival

    blink-182, Gwen Stefani to lead inaugural South Star Festival

    C3 Presents, and Huntsville, Alabama, have teamed up to launch the South Star Festival, which is making its debut on September 28th-29th, 2024, at John Hunt Park. The event will feature headliners blink-182 and Gwen Stefani, alongside a stellar lineup including Shinedown, Beck, Jane’s Addiction, Sublime, Bully, and the Goo Goo Dolls. Additional artists such…

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  • Taylor Swift unveils “The Tortured Poets Department”: Stream

    Taylor Swift unveils “The Tortured Poets Department”: Stream

    Taylor Swift has released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, which she announced while accepting her 13th Grammy Award earlier this year– a Best Pop Vocal Album win for her 2022 album, Midnights. The release is led by “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)” and its music video premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The…

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