Soul Wun released the single How Will I Know, the final preview before his album KALEIDOSCOPE arrives. The track samples a 1950 Kenyan choir and explores themes of love and uncertainty. Tour dates span Australia and New Zealand starting in September.
London-born artist Jenny JAM released the soul-pop single 'Toy Proof,' a deeply personal song about heartbreak during a difficult period in her life, addressing resilience and breaking free from emotionally draining relationships.
Jamie T released the second single from his forthcoming album GHOSTS (100 DAYS OF MORNING), sampling Leif Vollebekk and name-checking Lily Allen, THE STREETS, Tracy Emin, Paul Heaton and Liam Howlett. He will perform solo intimate shows from Dundee to Southampton starting in October.
Peckham-born songwriter, producer and rapper Moriah Mensah has released her debut mixtape MENSAH, a 9-track project blending hyperpop, pop, R&B and more, featuring singles Hero, Old Gs At Millbrook, Magazines and So Entitled.
Afrobeats artist ELIKIA, formerly of Ajax Academy, has released his latest single 'FORMULA,' blending Afrobeats with football culture. The track precedes his upcoming debut album and follows his earlier single 'Wey U From.'
Manchester DJ and producer Kitty Hall released the single Witty, which samples Kelis and André 3000's 2003 track Millionaire over groove-heavy acid house production.
Milwaukee alt-rock band Toy Machine Gun released "All the Same," the first single from their third album WAITING FOR DIAMONDS through Ton-Up Records. The track was recorded during the pandemic at M.A.R.S. Studios in Seattle.
The Paley Museum will present an immersive exhibit celebrating NBC's centennial, featuring over 75 costumes and artifacts from FRIENDS, SEINFELD, THE OFFICE, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, LAW & ORDER, THE WEST WING, ER, and more.
BEWARE BOIÚNA had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, with director Mike P. Nelson and stars Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe in attendance. The horror film will open in theaters in October 2026.
Canadian blues-rock band TRIBZ released the nostalgic single Young Love, a pop-rock ballad drawn from guitarist Earl Johnson's real high school romance and musical origins.
RESIDENT EVIL, Zach Cregger's survival horror reinvention of the franchise, will screen at Fantastic Fest. The film stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier navigating a horrifying night of chaos.
West Coast artist Kalvin Love released his new single 'The World' via Death Row Records. The track reflects Love's positive outlook and belief in moving through life with love, spirituality, and purpose.
YELLOWCARD released the deluxe edition of BETTER DAYS alongside a new song 'Hell With Me' featuring Steve Aoki. The track marks the second official collaboration between the pop-punk band and the Grammy-nominated producer.
Laci Kaye Booth released her third album LOVE AIN'T FOR THE FAINT OF HEART via Lost Highway Records. Her headline tour kicks off September 27 in Chicago, with stops in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, while she continues supporting Ella Langley and will perform at Stagecoach in 2027.
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Alaina May released her new single Tourniquet, a meditation on letting go featuring acoustic instrumentation. The track follows previous releases The Dog and Casual, which accumulated over 500,000 streams.
Carly Rae Jepsen released her ninth album DAY AND NIGHT via Interscope Records. The pop record features the focus track Versailles, inspired by Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, alongside earlier singles On Wires, After All, Motivation, and Don't Leave Me on the Dance Floor.
Five Finger Death Punch released physical editions of their 10th studio album LEGACY on September 18, available in limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette variants. The band also premiered the official music video for the title track as they continue their 20th Anniversary World Tour through October 23.
LGBTQ+ hyperpop artist Sophie Powers released her new single M.I.A., which explores social media addiction and digital dependency following her breakout AMERICAN IDOL audition.
SABATON released a new version of their 2025 hit TEMPLARS featuring POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty. The bands debuted the collaboration at Louder Than Life and will tour North America together this fall.
Hip-hop icons Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa released their collaborative album THE GODBODY, featuring guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, KRS-One, and others. The project includes Rakim's first self-produced solo track in 15 years.
Mari La Carajita released her debut studio album YA SE FUE NANA?, a ten-song project exploring Latin identity from childhood to adulthood through family memories and personal experiences.
Lizzy McAlpine released her new album ANGEL via Indigo Blue/RCA Records, featuring previously shared singles and a new music video for 'Over Country' directed by McAlpine and Neema Sadeghi.
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and Atlanta artist Belly Gang Kushington collaborate on new single LITE, accompanied by an official music video directed by BigX and Jerry Morka.
Michael Kosta hosts an episode featuring Giri Nathan, a Defector Media staff writer and bestselling author, discussing his book on the rivalry between tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Hayley Williams will bring her solo show to Australia with intimate performances at Sydney's Enmore Theatre and Melbourne's Forum. The tour features material from all three of her solo albums.
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