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Flyte, the band's self-titled third album, and was recorded over 10 days at London’s Konk Studios with LA’s Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Bon Iver) and legendary engineer Dom Monks. Notoriously tricky songwriting territory, their third album explores the themes of love and stability, showing Flyte at their most honest, confident and collaborative.

During this time, Jaymellz created his own independent record label, B.A.S.E, and collaborated with notable figures such as DJ Smallz, JStaffz, Queen Sheeba, Soulja Boy and Jharrel Jerome from the Oscar-winning film Moonlight. In his most recent collaboration, Jaymellz worked with Bentley Records.

Eric Zayne has released his music video for the makeout soundtrack of 2023 in “Tropicana Kisses.” All instruments and production were done by Eric Zayne himself. The video, which highlights the breezy, intoxicating energy of LA, was co-directed by Lauren Hashian, Spicy Rico, + Emmanuel Ramos and produced by Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions.

Featuring three brand new tracks from Teneil as well as exclusive songs from an all-star line-up of friends and electronic music figureheads like I.JORDAN, Koreless, Jon Hopkins, Kam-Bu, River Moon, DJ PGZ, Manni Dee, Joshua James, The Blessed Madonna & Cocktail Party Effect, DJ-Kicks: HAAi is themed around the concept of “Always Ascending.”

Kicking off what promises to be a monumental era, multiplatinum R&B iconoclast, style icon, and entrepreneur Brent Faiyaz returns with a brand-new single entitled “WY@”. It notably stands out as the follow-up to his chart-topping epic album, WASTELAND, which has tallied over 1 billion streams worldwide and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200.

The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) celebrated an incredible group of artists who have impacted music. The star-studded annual RIAA Honors highlighted Latin music elites – Gloria Estefan, Sebastián Yatra, Emilio Estefan, Sony Music Latin’s Maria Fernandez alongside Congresswomen María Elvira Salazar and Veronica Escobar.

Taking cues from the 90’s classic Thelma and Louise, the music video - produced by Vicente Cordero of Industrial Films - reminds us all that we don’t have to put up with being walked over and sees Bittersweethearts mixing elements of Blondie and Mazzy Star with the new wave cool you’d find at renowned NYC club CBGB’s.

Emerging pop singer/songwriter SNOW WIFE has collabed with rapper Big Boss Vette on a new single and music video “HIT IT,” out now, September 20 under independent publishing company Prescription Songs and label counterpart Amigo Records. The new single is set to appear on SNOW’s upcoming debut mixtape, QUEEN DEGENERATE.

Alongside images of celebrities as varied as Mae West, Calvin Klein, and Andy Warhol, the documentary includes interviews with artists Peter Blake, Julian Schnabel, and Ed Ruscha; family members Cecilia Zhou, Maximillian Chow, China Chow, and Vanessa Chow; author Fran Lebowitz; film producer Brian Grazer; friends, colleagues, and art world experts.

Newly announced Billboard Latin Music Week participating artists include powerhouses Beatriz Luengo, Carin León, DannyLux, DJ Nelson, Hyde, Ivy Queen, JOP, Lasso, Luny Tunes, Pedro Capó, Peso Pluma, Thalia and Wisin. Musica Mexicana singer-songwriter Peso Pluma will headline a special Billboard En Vivo show.

Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Saturday, November 11 at 9pm ET/PT, “Legends of the Fork” follows Buddy as he travels the country in search of the most renowned dishes and restaurants to uncover the “secret sauce” to their success. Immediately following at 10pm ET/PT, “Buddy Valastro’s Cake Dynasty” highlights Buddy and his family.

boygenius, (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) have released an animated video for “Cool About It.' The video, which is the first animated video directed by Lauren Tsai, details the relationship between a dog and a dog toy through intricate visuals and beautifully crafted animation.

Produced by Louis York—the Grammy Award-winning duo of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Jazmine Sullivan)—Shindo is a modern take on the beloved girl group genre that taps into R&B and soul to bring forth a sound they call “New American Soul.” Across its nine tracks, The Shindellas showcase the depths of their combined vocals.

MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced it has picked up the science-fiction mystery thriller and love story Beacon 23, based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey. Zak Penn (Ready Player One, Free Guy) created the series, and executive produced along with Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, The Shield).

Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick, who co-wrote and produced Dua Lipa’s “New Rules” and “Don’t Start Now” and Selina Gomez’s “Bad Liar,” “Got Me Started” samples “Shooting Stars” from Australian electronic duo Bag Raiders. Troye Sivan wrote the songs for his new album with Oscar Görres (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sam Smith), and more.

Gearing up for the release of their debut album, Queer South Africa-born, Los Angeles-based independent recording artist Kaien Cruz (they/them) returned with an infectious alternative version of their viral Afropop-infused anthem “I Lay” featuring Kenyan crooner Xenia Manasseh available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard.

Picture Eliza McLamb’s debut full-length, Going Through It, as a plunge pool with a still surface that betrays its staggering depth. A dive beneath reveals excerpts from McLamb’s life, one that until recently could be described as “difficult” if not plainly “traumatic.” By the time you hit bottom, you’ve reached the midpoint of Going Through It.

Produced by Justin Craig and Duane Lundy, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo) is filled with Hamilton’s sharp lyrical perspective and entrancing vocals, further establishing her as one of music’s most intriguing new voices. Across these ten vulnerable tracks, Hamilton recounts personal experiences with a universal relatability.

Maren Morris celebrates the release of her new EP, The Bridge, via Columbia Records with the first in a series of very special and intimate shows. Members of Maren’s recently renamed fan club, The Lunatics, may sign up for a special on-sale code, beginning now at 10am CST through tomorrow Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm CST.

Written solely by Rose, “You’d Be Stars” lovingly explores the small, shared moments of friendship that create a lasting bond. The video, directed by Syd Ostrander, follows Rose and Moriondo as they spend a day together, enjoying the ease and effortlessness of each other’s company. The video is streaming now on Sydney’s official YouTube channel.