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Editor Mashes Up 194 Movies to Sing NSYNC’s Pop Classic ‘Bye Bye Bye’
Inspired by Deadpool and Wolverine, video editor The Unusual Suspect created a viral remix that turns 194 movie quotes into a full performance of NSYNC’s 2000 hit “Bye Bye Bye.” The mashup bounces from Borat to Joker to Anchorman to Sesame Street’s Follow That Bird, transforming decades of iconic film dialogue into one perfectly choreographed pop anthem.
Spotify Launches Spotify Sessions to Celebrate Latin America’s Creative Power
The world is listening to Latin America. The region’s artists are consistently setting the tempo for global music culture, and to celebrate this creative influence, we’re launching Spotify Sessions, a new video project that puts artistry first.
Spotify Sessions are crafted by a unique trio: a lead artist, a music director, and a visual director working as a single creative unit. The result is a five-track video EP that reimagines an artist’s songs through a distinct visual performance, combining sound and vision in a unique way for fans.
Spotify Sessions are part of Spotify’s music video experience, available to Premium subscribers in most countries and regions outside the US. In Brazil and Colombia, music videos are also available to Free listeners.
Creative trios, complete freedom
Instead of adapting to a preset format, Spotify Sessions are built on creative freedom. Artists and their handpicked teams shape every aspect of the session, from musical arrangements to visual concepts. Some sessions happen on a stage, others in unexpected spaces, but every performance is designed to be true to the artist’s creative world.
This project builds on the momentum of music videos on Spotify, which have already strengthened the connection between artists and fans across Latin America. It’s a format designed to celebrate experimentation and reflect the cultural shifts happening across the region.
Experience the first Spotify Sessions
The series is now live with two sessions that highlight the diversity of Latin music today:
Crudo Means Raw – Colombia
Rapper and producer Crudo Means Raw joins forces with music director Adan Naranjo and visual director George Gallardo.
“‘X-Tra’ is a message to those who listen to me: Let’s learn to nourish our souls with what’s organic and natural,” said Crudo about the previously unreleased song he performed. “Always choose what’s good for your health—both spiritual and physical. I chose ‘X-Tra’ because it was the perfect time for it to come to light.”
Ana Castela – Brazil
Sertanejo singer Ana Castela teams up with music directors Douglas Moda and Lucas Vaz and visual director Edvaldo Raw.
“We took five songs and transformed them into other musical genres — which was challenging for me. I’m very happy that, among so many talented artists, I was chosen to represent my genre, sertanejo,” said Ana Castela. “It’s also a chance to unite music in Latin America and reach other countries. It’s another way to show Brazilian power.”
And this is just the start. In the weeks ahead, look out for confirmed Sessions from more of the region’s innovative talents, including:
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- RØZ with music directors COASTCITY and visual director Humainleau (Jonathan García) (Mexico)
- KayBlack + Burna Boy with music directors Nave and Fejuca and visual director Scoz (Brazil)
- Peces Raros with music director Gustavo Borner and visual director Lautaro Esposito (Argentina)
A platform for the next generation
Spotify Sessions represent our continued investment in video and our direct collaboration with the artists and creatives contributing to the next wave of Latin music.
“With video on Spotify, we’re giving users the opportunity to discover music in a bigger way,” said Mia Nygren, General Manager, Latin America, at Spotify. “Spotify Sessions are developed to surprise fans and give the artists behind them a format where they can truly express themselves. Celebrating Latin American music and creativity through this new experience is an honor and an important part of our work to support the next generation of stars coming from this part of the world.”
Spotify’s Latest Feature Charts Your Week in Listening
At Spotify, they’re always finding new ways to bring you closer to the music that moves you, turning sound into something personal. From the playlists that match your mood to the tracks that take you back, your story unfolds one song at a time, wherever you are.
Now they’re introducing listening stats to help you relive your week in music in a fun, shareable snapshot.
Available to Free and Premium users in more than 60 markets worldwide, this new feature shows your top artists and songs from the past four weeks, and it serves up playlists inspired by what you love or tracks you might want to queue up next. Each week, it also includes a special highlight that captures what makes your listening unique, whether it’s a milestone, a new discovery, or a fan moment.
It’s all about exploring your unique music taste and maybe uncovering something new along the way, just like you do with daylist, Release Radar, and Discover Weekly. Want the full story of your year in music? That’s what Wrapped is for.
You can also share your stats directly from the app with friends on Spotify or externally on Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
How it works:
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- Click on your profile image to open the menu and click the “listening stats” tab.
- Check out your top artists, songs, and insights.
- Tap Share to post your weekly stats or individual highlights.
8 Easy Ways to Share Your Spotify Soundtrack with Friends
Word of mouth has always been at the heart of the Spotify experience, with people sharing music, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends and family millions of times each month.
From mood to moment to playlist, your audio deserves to go wherever you go. That’s why they’ve been designing smoother, more integrated ways to bring Spotify into the spaces you already use every day, from stories and status updates to messaging and social feeds.
Below, you’ll find eight ways to share your favorite Spotify content so your friends can hear what you’re into anytime, anywhere.
1. Share to WhatsApp Status
Now, you can share what you’re listening to on Spotify—from tracks and playlists to podcasts, albums, artist clips, and audiobooks—directly to your WhatsApp Status. When you share, it shows up as a visual card with the title, cover art, and an “Open on Spotify” link so your friends and family can tap straight through. And with any songs you share, your friends and family will hear a short audio preview, so they can catch your vibe right away.
This feature has started rolling out globally, and both Free and Premium users will begin seeing it in their Share menus in the coming weeks.
(Of course, you can still drop your favorite Spotify content into WhatsApp chats too.)
2. Messages on Spotify
Our new Messages feature means users 16 and older in select markets can send music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly to friends within the Spotify app. Tap the share icon from the Now Playing view, pick a friend you’ve connected with before, and send. Once they accept, you can react, chat, and keep sharing all inside Spotify.
Messages will also conveniently keep track of shared favorites and recommendations, making it easier than ever to revisit your latest finds.
3. Turn the sound up on Instagram Stories
Ever scrolled through IG Stories and wished you could hear what someone was listening to? Now you can. When you share a track to your Instagram Story, a short audio snippet is automatically included so friends can preview the song. Tap the music sticker to open it in Spotify.
4. Real-time song sharing with Instagram Notes
With our new Instagram Notes integration, you can share what you’re listening to in real time on Notes. It’s a seamless way to showcase your newest obsessions or timeless favorites while also keeping up with your friends’ finds.
5. TikTok Feed and Stories sharing
Share your favorite tunes or latest finds, including tracks, albums, playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks, using TikTok’s green screen feature or Photo Mode, complete with visuals and links through to Spotify.
6. Send Spotify content via TikTok DMs
Want to share something to one friend or a small group instead of posting to your whole feed? Send Spotify content directly via TikTok Messages. Tap the link, and your friend lands right in Spotify.
7. Snapchat sharing via Story and chat
Share a track, album, playlist, daylist, podcast, or audiobook by posting it to your Snapchat Story, or send to your friends in Chat. Viewers will see the artwork or cover with a link they can tap to open the content in Spotify.
With the Share Track Lens AR feature you can also amp up your storytelling by overlaying the song title, artist name, and album cover onto your camera view or surroundings.
8. Facebook: Stories, Feed & Messenger
Add music to your Facebook Story or Feed post and viewers will get a short audio preview. They can easily tap through the visual card to open content in Spotify. On mobile, Messenger direct sharing also lets you send a track or playlist with a preview card that links straight into Spotify.
Soon, you’ll also be able to save songs shared through Facebook directly to your Liked Songs on Spotify.
Now try it yourself!
From broadcasting your vibe through your Status to slipping a track into a friend’s DMs, Spotify now gives you more ways than ever to share the sounds you love. Make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date, open the Share menu, and explore the possibilities so your soundtrack can travel as freely as your playlists do.
Mariachi El Bronx Announce ‘Mariachi El Bronx IV’ and Four-Dollar Tour Celebrating Their Triumphant Return
After a decade away, Los Angeles trailblazers Mariachi El Bronx are back. The beloved alter ego of punk outfit The Bronx will release their long-awaited new album ‘Mariachi El Bronx IV’ on February 13 via ATO Records. With their trademark blend of passion, storytelling, and reverence for the mariachi tradition, the band returns to celebrate the city and culture that raised them while continuing to push creative boundaries.
“’Mariachi El Bronx IV’ started as a battle between love and death but became a way to process all the chaos of the world,” says lead vocalist Matt Caughthran. Across twelve tracks, the record chronicles gamblers, former playboys, warriors, and lovers — characters that embody the tension, beauty, and fragility of modern life.
The band has also released the album’s powerful opening track, “Forgive or Forget,” premiered on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Featuring Ray Suen (Childish Gambino, Lorde) on violin, the song captures the emotional duality that runs through the album. “It’s about someone who’s completely dishevelled and a little washed out, looking back on their life in a way that’s kind of hazy,” says Caughthran. “There’s a little bit of hope there, but it’s pretty dark.”
To celebrate their return, Mariachi El Bronx will play four intimate shows across Southern California and Mexico, presented by Liquid Death. Known for their electrifying live energy and iconic charro suits, the band kicks off on November 8 at Los Angeles’ La Cita, with stops in Santa Ana and San Diego, before wrapping up on February 14 in Tijuana. Each show will feature four-dollar tickets in honor of their new album ‘Mariachi El Bronx IV.’
“These four shows represent a sacred right of passage for every Southern Californian,” the band shares. “And Tijuana is raw, beautiful, dangerous, and inspiring. I couldn’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate the new album.”
Tracklist: ‘Mariachi El Bronx IV’
- Forgive or Forget
- Bandoleros
- Songbird
- All Things
- El Dorado
- Fools Gold
- The Takers
- RIP Romeo
- Gambler’s Prayer
- El Borracho
- Tie You Down
- Into The Afterlife
Tour Dates:
November 8 – La Cita – Los Angeles, CA
December 6 – La Santa – Santa Ana, CA
January 17 – Corazón del Barrio – San Diego, CA
February 14 – Black Box – Tijuana, BC
Whitney Share ‘Evangeline’ Featuring Madison Cunningham Ahead of New Album ‘Small Talk’
Whitney have unveiled their stunning new single ‘Evangeline’ featuring GRAMMY-winning songwriter and vocalist Madison Cunningham. Out now via AWAL, the track serves as the final preview before the Chicago duo releases their highly anticipated new album ‘Small Talk’ this Friday, November 7.
“The most crucial moment of writing ‘Evangeline’ came when, after weeks of failed experiments, we leaned into the theatricality of the chorus,” says vocalist and drummer Julien Ehrlich. “Max put midi timpanis and string pads underneath the vocals and the whole sentiment of the song clicked into place for us. In hindsight it was probably the main instance where having a producer in the room could have led us to the finish line a bit quicker but nevertheless we got there. It wasn’t until almost a year later that we had the idea to make it a duet and we are beyond grateful that we got to feature Madison Cunningham as the other half of the vocal. To say that this song is special to us is an understatement.”
Cunningham adds, “I’m a genuine fan of Whitney. When the band sent me this song, it was a no brainer that I wanted to sing on it. It’s not often that I’m stopped in my tracks by a song. In fact, the sound of this whole record from front to back is staggering to me. It’s the most beautiful wall of sound where every piece is considered, and the through line is clear. My memory is coloured with it being one of the easiest, most joyful sessions.”
Recorded without a producer during the summer of 2024, ‘Small Talk’ marks a confident return to form for Whitney — an album that captures the warmth, melancholy, and melodic brilliance that first endeared the band to fans around the world. Featuring 11 new songs, including ‘Evangeline,’ the record distills a decade of collaboration between longtime bandmates Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek into their most self-assured work yet.
Whitney will bring ‘Small Talk’ to fans around the globe on their 2026 world tour, beginning February 6 in Paris and running through February 27 in London, with additional North American dates set for spring. Stops include Gaite Lyrique in Paris, The Academy in Dublin, and Hackney Church in London. Tickets are on sale now via whitneytheband.com.
Tracklist: ‘Small Talk’
- Silent Exchange
- Won’t You Speak Your Mind
- The Thread
- Damage
- Dandelions
- Islands (Really Something)
- In The Saddle
- Evangeline (Ft. Madison Cunningham)
- Back To The Wind
- Small Talk
- Darling
Tour Dates:
EU/UK Winter 2026
Feb 6 – Paris, FR – Gaite Lyrique
Feb 7 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
Feb 8 – Milan, IT – Magnolia
Feb 10 – Geneva, CH – Antigel Festival
Feb 11 – Munich, DE – Hansa 39
Feb 12 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Feb 14 – Copenhagen, DK – DR Studie 2
Feb 15 – Hamburg, DE – Knust
Feb 17 – Brussels, BE – AB Ballroom
Feb 18 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg
Feb 19 – Cologne, DE – Gebäude 9
Feb 21 – Dublin, IE – The Academy Dublin
Feb 22 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – The Art School
Feb 26 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
Feb 27 – London, UK – Hackney Church
North America Spring 2026
Mar 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
Mar 8 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Mar 11 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall
Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Mar 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Apr 7 – Kingston, NY – Assembly
Apr 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 10 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 11 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 12 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre
Apr 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
Apr 15 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Apr 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe
Apr 17 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Apr 18 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Dream Theater Bring ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ to AMC Theatres Ahead of Official Release
With their 2025 touring cycle wrapped, Dream Theater are inviting fans to experience their new live release, ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris,’ the way it was meant to be seen — on the big screen. In partnership with AMC Theatres, the band will present the full-length concert film in select cities, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, on November 17 at 7 p.m. local time.
The feature, running 175 minutes, captures the band’s electrifying performance in Paris in stunning 4K Ultra HD with Immersive Atmos Audio. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive color vinyl variants and event-only merchandise through a special QR code displayed at participating theaters.
Set for official release on November 28 via Inside Out Music/Sony Music, ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ was recorded before a sold-out audience at the Adidas Arena. The show spans Dream Theater’s entire career, featuring iconic tracks like “Metropolis Pt. 1,” “Panic Attack,” “Octavarium,” and “Pull Me Under,” among other fan favorites. The lineup — James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Portnoy — deliver a powerhouse performance that showcases their precision, chemistry, and musical mastery.
The release arrives in multiple formats, complete with artwork by longtime collaborator Hugh Syme. The Limited Deluxe 3 CD/3 Blu-ray artbook includes 68 pages of photos and artwork, plus an additional Blu-ray of bonus material. Other editions include a 3 CD/2 Blu-ray Digipak, a 180-gram 4 LP box set, and a digital version. The Blu-ray features the full concert in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround, and high-resolution stereo sound, ensuring fans can relive the night in full sonic depth.
‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ stands as a testament to Dream Theater’s enduring legacy — a band still pushing boundaries, still performing at their peak, and still redefining progressive metal for new generations.
Armor For Sleep Explore Memory and Meaning on ‘There Is No Memory’ With New Video for “Last Days”
Armor For Sleep return with a stirring new chapter in their career, releasing the music video for “Last Days,” the latest single from their brand new album ‘There Is No Memory.’ Recorded with producer Sam Guaiana (Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Between You and Me), the album finds the New Jersey band confronting questions of identity, loss, and the emotional weight of recollection. It’s a powerful reflection on how our pasts shape who we are.
“’Last Days’ is about imagining an ex as an old lady on her deathbed and wondering if she will evaluate her life and think what would have been if we had stayed together,” explains frontman Ben Jorgensen. “In the song I’m fighting with myself by saying ‘I know I shouldn’t care anymore,’ but admitting that there is a part of me that still does and always will care. The chorus is ‘maybe there’s a part of me that’s lost inside a reflection of a memory.’ I would sell my soul not to care anymore.”
The album digs deep into the aftermath of Jorgensen’s divorce, but unlike 2022’s ‘The Rain Museum’—which filtered heartbreak through metaphor and fiction—’There Is No Memory’ strips away abstraction for a raw, lived-in truth. The title emerged from a serendipitous computer crash during early demos, when an error message flashed the words “THERE IS NO MEMORY.” Rather than despair, Jorgensen took it as a sign, shaping the album around the tension between remembering and letting go.
Across songs like “The Outer Ring,” “Breathe Again,” “In Another Dream,” “What A Beautiful World,” “Ice On The Lake,” and “All The Best,” the record moves from turmoil to acceptance. It’s filled with moments of emotional vulnerability and striking honesty, where haunting memories collide with the search for peace. “It’s an exploration of me wondering how much of my life is controlled by what I’ve been through,” says Jorgensen. “And trying to unpack all sorts of different memories—relationships, betrayals, addictions, friends I’ve lost along the way. It’s me wondering if I am just the collective sum of all the things I’ve lived through or if there is a me underneath it all who can still choose his own fate.”
‘There Is No Memory’ stands as Armor For Sleep’s most introspective work yet—an album that gazes unflinchingly at the ghosts of the past while reaching for meaning in the present.
Victoria Unleashes Global Club Anthem ‘KILLA’ With Pabllo Vittar and Isabella Lovestory
Global pop innovator Victoria has dropped her latest single, ‘KILLA’, a fiery collaboration with Brazilian superstar Pabllo Vittar and Honduran avant-pop sensation Isabella Lovestory. Out now via Arista Records, the track blends baile funk, reggaeton, and futuristic electronic production into a genre-bending statement of empowerment, seduction, and sonic rebellion.
From the first words — “I’m a killa, killa, killa” — Isabella Lovestory’s sugar-sweet vocals lure listeners into a rush of pulsing percussion and throbbing bass. The sound is alive, bold, and unstoppable, with sweaty synths and primal beats colliding in a feverish mix of rhythm and danger. It’s an anthem designed for the dancefloor, dripping with confidence and attitude.
At the heart of ‘KILLA’ is Victoria, whose boundary-pushing style fuses funk, techno, and cutting-edge pop. Known for her work alongside Ashnikko and Tommy Genesis, she once again redefines electronic pop on her own terms — sharp, fearless, and fiercely individual.
Joining her is Pabllo Vittar, Brazil’s groundbreaking drag artist and global icon of freedom and self-expression. Vittar’s commanding vocals and magnetic presence turn ‘KILLA’ into a celebration of liberation and pride, igniting the track with irresistible heat and charisma.
Completing the trio, Isabella Lovestory injects her unmistakable blend of sensuality and surrealism, bringing a playful yet dangerous edge that perfectly mirrors the track’s duality. Together, the three artists have crafted a powerful and seductive collision of sound and identity — a declaration of strength and self-love made for the global stage.