Sydney Sprague celebrates a huge moment with the release of her new single “Long Island”, out now and glowing with emotion, sharp detail and indie rock intensity. The track arrives ahead of her upcoming album ‘Peak Experience’, out September 26, and it moves with a mix of prayerful longing and spiraling tension. Sydney channels impulse, restraint and the weight of honesty into a song that feels instantly unforgettable.
She shares the heart behind “Long Island” with complete clarity. She says, “When you have to choose between connection and self-preservation because the truth is too messy or just too impossible to communicate. It’s a desperate plea for a moment of relief from the horrors. It’s a genuine request for another long island iced tea.” Her voice brings a vivid spark to every lyric, carrying the full emotional gravity of that moment.
‘Peak Experience’ stands as a coming of age soundtrack for the chronically anxious and melodically inclined, shaped by the surreal heat of Phoenix and the heaviness of modern life. Sydney blends existential dread with bright, cathartic guitars and melodic brilliance, building on the honesty and wit that earned early support from NPR, Refinery29 and Guitar World. The album reflects years of touring, writing and searching for meaning in the middle of late night spirals and sudden clarity.
“Long Island” joins the growing wave of excitement around the record, following the previously released singles “Flat Circle”, “Fair Field” and “As Scared As Can Be”. Each track offers another piece of the emotional landscape that ‘Peak Experience’ brings into focus.
DJ Premier and Roc Marciano spark huge excitement across hip hop with their upcoming collaborative project ‘The Coldest Profession’, out now. Fans have been waiting for this moment and the energy around the record is already electric. Two legendary architects of the culture together on one project brings a wave of anticipation that continues to grow with every new drop.
They kicked things off with the first single and video “Armani Section”, a high end, luxury soaked vision of how this whole collaboration came together. The video captures Preem and Marci strolling down Rodeo Drive, cruising in luxury cars and moving through graffiti packed alleys with effortless style. It all began when they crossed paths at Macy’s in NYC during a shopping trip and the creative spark came right back to life.
Their second single “Prayer Hands” is now available and Preem lays down a minimalist groove built around his signature scratch work. Marci jumps into slick talk mode, gliding from line to line with his unmistakable delivery. DJ Premier says, “Roc always makes sure to never go in the direction of the expected types. He brags, without bragging. He shows off, without showing off. If that does not make sense, then you’re not what we want in our league of pure style. That’s the definition of ‘Prayer Hands.’ Explanations are not needed.” The track represents everything fans love about their chemistry.
The Coldest Profession links the legacy of two innovators who have shaped the way hip hop sounds, feels and evolves. Preem also brings more heat with his ‘He’s The Preemo I’m The Chemist’ European Tour This Winter With The Alchemist, giving fans even more to look forward to as this new chapter unfolds.
Sam Ryder steps forward with a huge burst of creative spark on his new album ‘Heartland’, a pop soul celebration full of power, warmth and soaring vocals. The record arrives with his new single “The Feeling Never Went Away”, a track built on a pulsing bassline and a vocal that lights up every corner of the mix. The single opens the door to a world of feeling, reflection and rhythm shaped by Sam’s bold vision.
Sam shares the heart of the song with clarity and emotion. He says, “It’s about still having feelings for someone or something even though they perhaps don’t deserve them anymore, but you can’t help it, it’s chemical. In my own life that finds its form in the shape of struggles or demons I’ve had over the past year or so, and even though I think I’ve conquered them, back they come. I think ultimately healing and breaking the cycle is about recognizing these feelings and accepting them and knowing that although the feeling might never go away, it doesn’t define us.” His voice carries that sentiment with strength and openness.
‘Heartland’ brings together Sam’s songwriting, guitar hooks and vocal range in a rich and expansive sound he calls frontier soul. The album was created with a remarkable team of collaborators who helped shape its color and depth. Each track builds on Sam’s creativity and love of storytelling, forming a collection that moves with cinematic flair and heartfelt intention.
Sam’s momentum continues as he plays his biggest headline show at Wembley Arena and celebrates recent performances on NBC’s Today and The Kelly Clarkson Show. His journey reaches new heights as he reconnects with his inspirations, his fans and the frontier soul spirit that defines the record.
FattMack, the 19-year-old rising star from Mobile, Alabama, delivers his boldest body of work yet with the release of Untreated Trauma, out now via Great Day Records. The new project arrives on the heels of a standout year and further cements his voice as one of the most urgent and unfiltered in rap today. Across Untreated Trauma, FattMack leans fully into his signature style: raw, reflective, and razor-sharp. The project showcases his storytelling, emotional range, and ability to turn pain into power, tapping into the realities of coming up too fast, surviving too much, and making it through the chaos with honesty intact.
The release follows his acclaimed April mixtape Here to Stay and a high-profile set at Roots Picnic in June, where he rocked a packed crowd in Philadelphia. With tracks like “Fake Love” (feat. Raq Baby & BAK Jay), “Kai Cenat,” and the fan-favorite “Hit It” with Lil Tony, FattMack’s streaming numbers have soared past 147 million, with over 5 million streams per week. Untreated Trauma isn’t just a project—it’s a fearless statement, reflecting the mental toll of navigating fame and survival, and offering an even deeper look into one of rap’s most compelling new voices.
British pop provocateur Rose Gray unveils a dazzling new version of her single Everything Changes (But I Won’t) featuring Shygirl and Casey MQ, marking a sonic shift from its original form. Blending orchestral flourishes with synth-soaked textures and heartfelt lyricism, the remix emerges as a powerful ode to emotional resilience within long-term love, elevated by the distinct sonic fingerprints of her two featured collaborators.
“I’ve loved Shy’s music since her first EP dropped. There was no one else I wanted to reimagine this track with,” Rose shares. “Same goes for Casey MQ, an absolute genius. I flipped the lyrics slightly and focused on a moment where everything had changed ‘so f***ing much.’ It’s orchestral, it’s sexy.”
Originally featured as a centerpiece on Rose’s critically-acclaimed debut album Louder, Please, Everything Changes (But I Won’t) stood out as a reflective and powerful anthem amid a collection of club-driven euphoria. The album, released in January, also features singles like “Party People,” “Free,” “Angel Of Satisfaction,” “Switch” and “Wet & Wild,” capturing Rose’s evolution from Walthamstow dreamer to dancefloor force.
With collaborators ranging from pop royalty like Justin Tranter and Zhone to underground heroes like Sega Bodega and Uffie, Louder, Please fuses classic pop hooks with rave aesthetics. It’s a love letter to nightlife, emotional release, and Rose’s own story of catharsis, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
British-Sudanese soul sensation, Elmiene is back on the scene with his latest body of work Heat The Streets Some Mo’ remix EP – a four song extension of his acclaimed Heat The Streets mixtape featuring remixes from legendary rapper Ghostface Killah, Grammy-Award Winning singer/songwriter Muni Long, and singer/songwriter Jordan Ward. Listen HERE. Heat The Streets Some Mo’ is ushered in alongside Elmiene’s new music video “By Now” – directed and produced by Patrick Linehan.
Elmiene gave fans a dose of these remixes with the recent release of the powerful yearning ballad “Useless (Without You) (Begging Remix)” feat. Muni Long and adds Ghostface Killah’s signature emotive yet intense flow to the intro of “Miss Hot July” as well as Jordan Ward’s rap-soul hybrid vocals to the remix of “Damage Control”. All 3 songs were stand out tracks on Heat The Streets receiving playlisting love fromBBC Radio 1Xtraand Tune of the Week on BBC Radio 1, a special nod of excitement fromnotable R&B songstress, Kehlani as well as “Damage Control” making its live performance debut on Apple Music’s The Ebro Show. In addition to the 3 remixes, Elmiene delivers brand new track “By Now” – a melodic reflection of trying to move on from a past flame. An early version of ‘By Now’ first debuted in Live From 525 (skip to 13:19), which created the blueprint for Elmiene’s Live From___ series of intimate shows.
Elmiene’s recent run of live shows feel like bucket list accolades: he performed at the BET Awards, Roots Picnic and he’s supported Stevie Wonder at BST Hyde Park. Next month he’s set to headline the 02 Academy Brixton on Thursday 4th December, 2025 – his biggest London headline show to-date. His iconic NPR Tiny Desk Concert recently surpassed a million viewers, and his interview on The Terrell Show found further reverence for Elmiene’s R&B credentials when he impressed viewers by singing Uncle Sam’s “I Don’t Ever Want To See You Again.” Last month, he performed at Spotify’s “RNB X Live” in NYC as well as had his special “Live From” intimate performances in Brooklyn, Toronto, Houston, Charlotte and Atlanta. He has been named an Artist To Watch on a handful of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, MTV, NME Magazine, The Guardian, BBC and more – and is gearing up to be a top familiar face on the music scene throughout 2026 and beyond.
Heat The Streets Some Mo’ tracklist: 1. By Now 2. Useless (Without You) – Begging Remix ft. Muni Long 3. Damage Control ft. Jordan Ward 4. Miss Hot July ft. Ghostface Killah
Sekou Releases Mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’ Featuring Breakout Single “Love Language” Following his re-emergence earlier this year, British singer/songwriter Sekou unveils his mixtape In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1. Showcasing his signature sound and musical warmth, the mixtape features lead single ‘Love Language’. The 5-track project arrives ahead of his headline show next week (20th November) at London’s Bush Hall, which sold out in minutes.
Commencing with recently released tracks ‘Never Gunna Give You Up’ and ‘Catching Bodies’, we are welcomed in with an immediately joyous prowess. From the offset, Sekou invites the listener into a world of protected and provoked vulnerability, depicted with undeniable, loyal strength.
With a slowed tempo we move through the mixtape, reaching lead single ‘Love Language’, an emotional ballad encouraged to be heard gently. The single, which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record last night, asks for reciprocity, both through its lyricism and softness, evoking an inherent innocence for requited desires. ‘Love Language’ is accompanied by its official video, which exudes a contradictory modern yet nostalgic energy throughout.
Coming to a close, the mixtape finishes with ‘About Last Night’ and ‘Keep My Love’, countering in complexion. Penultimate track ‘About Last Night’ continues the toe tapping melodies found earlier in the project, and is effortlessly balanced with final ballad ‘Keep My Love’, a heartfelt, transparent, and groundbreaking single showcasing a maturity far beyond Sekou’s young years.
The arrival of In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1comes at a pivotal point in Sekou’s career, having taken the time to carefully craft the foundations for greatness. The 21-year-old made the Top 10 shortlist of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024 poll, has completed standout performances on Later… with Jools Holland and 2025’s TIFF Tribute Awards, and also made history as the youngest ever BRIT nominee, with a Rising Star Award nomination. No stranger to connecting with his musical peers and inspirations, Sekou has collaborated with huge names in the game including Justin Bieber, Central Cee, Kevin Abstract, and recently earned praise from Elton John. Most recently, the 21-year-old opened for FLO, which saw him raise the roof at venues across the UK and Europe including London’s O2 Brixton Academy with a performance described as “perfect” by CLASHMagazine.
In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1 builds upon Sekou’s foundations of greatness and solidifies his place as an essential emerging voice in British music, as he steadily builds a distinct identity with every project.
In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1 Tracklist ‘Never Gunna Give You Up’ ‘Catching Bodies’ ‘Love Language’ ‘About Last Night’ ‘Keep My Love’
Today, history-making multiplatinum Australian alt-rock and punk / pop band 5 Seconds of Summer have released their sixth full-length studio album EVERYONE’S A STAR! available everywhere now via Republic Records. Alongside today’s release, the band releases an official music video for stand out single “Telephone Busy,” directed by acclaimed director Frank Borin (Harry Styles, Zayn Malik).
5 Seconds of Summer, made up of Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin, have grown from local high school friends into one of the most successful bands of the 21st century. Over the past fourteen years, the group has sold more than 18 million albums, moved six million tickets worldwide, generated over 10 billion streams, and earned three Billboard 200 #1 debuts, while collecting major accolades at the ARIA Awards, MTV EMAs, and MTV VMAs.
Recorded across 2024 and 2025 between Los Angeles and Nashville, EVERYONE’S A STAR! finds the band confidently stepping into a new era. Working with acclaimed producers and collaborators Jason Evigan (Maroon 5, Benson Boone, Papa Roach, Rüfüs Du Sol), Julian Bunetta and John Ryan (Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims), the band’s new era is a reinvention without losing what’s made them one of the most loved bands of the last decade.
“We built this record from a really genuine place. We weren’t chasing a sound or a trend, we were chasing what felt exciting to us. Every track feels alive in a way that reminds us of why we started making music in the first place. EVERYONE’S A STAR! is the most ‘us’ we’ve ever sounded, and we’re so proud to share it with everyone who’s been part of this journey.” – 5 Seconds of Summer
Earlier this month, the band announced their ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’ world tour kicking off in March with a European and UK leg running through May, followed by U.S. dates from May to August including shows at New York City’s famed venue Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with a second show at MSG added due to high demand. The tour will conclude in the band’s home country of Australia next fall. See here for all tour dates and on-sale information.
Alongside the tour announcement, the band released the high-energy single “Telephone Busy,” following the fan-favorite track “Boyband,” an ode to their fans and a playful nod to the label they’ve carried throughout their careers. Both singles followed the powerful lead track “NOT OK,” which was accompanied by an official music video directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne) – watch here!
To launch the new era, 5 Seconds of Summer surprised fans in Los Angeles with a pop-up performance that shut down Sunset Boulevard. Announced only hours before showtime, thousands of fans filled the streets to experience the beginning of the band’s next chapter. During the event, the band performed hits like “Youngblood,” “She Looks So Perfect,” and “Teeth,” alongside new songs from EVERYONE’S A STAR! including “NOT OK,” “Boyband,” “Telephone Busy,” “No.1 Obsession,” and the album’s explosive title track, “Everyone’s A Star!”
EVERYONE’S A STAR! Tracklist: 1. Everyone’s A Star! 2. NOT OK 3. Telephone Busy 4. Boyband 5. No. 1 Obsession 6. I’m Scared I’ll Never Sleep 7. istillfeelthesame 8. Ghost 9. Sick of Myself 10. Evolve 11. The Rocks 12. Jawbreaker
Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Summer Walker has officially released her highly anticipated third studio album, Finally Over It, available on all platforms now. Out now via LVRN/Interscope Records, the album marks the final chapter of the trilogy that began with 2019’s landmark Over It and continued with 2021’s chart-topping Still Over It. The release arrives during a milestone moment in her career, as “Heart Of A Woman” secures two Grammy nominations for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.
Arguably Summer’s most liberated, self-possessed era yet, this release showcases her evolution as both a woman and an artist. It follows weeks of viral momentum sparked by Summer’s inventive rollout, including a 90s-inspired hotline commercial, blurred digital covers across DSPs, and a playful lie detector test confirming fan-theory-fueled features. She also launched the Finally Over It escape room in Atlanta and sent a Finally Over It dump truck on tour around the city to collect fans’ old belongings from ex-boyfriends. Earlier this week, Walker announced the album’s collaborators with a wedding reception–themed seating chart and video, unveiling the producers and artists featured, including Chris Brown, Latto, Mariah the Scientist, Bryson Tiller, Teddy Swims, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Brent Faiyaz, 21 Savage, Anderson.Paak, The Dream, Jeremih, Troy Taylor, Bryan-Michael Cox, Nineteen85, Ant Clemons, Jean Baptiste, and more.
The album, structured as a dual-disc experience, is presented in two parts. For Better and For Worse charts the highs, lows, contradictions, and lessons of love, offering Summer’s most unapologetic and unfiltered storytelling yet. Split into two emotional worlds, the project delivers a raw look at modern dating: protect your peace or trade love for stability. For Better leans into reflection and self-worth, while For Worse imagines a life where luxury can replace intimacy. Across 18 tracks, Summer weighs her options and closes one of R&B’s most compelling trilogies with her boldest statement yet.
Alongside the album release, Summer also released the official video for “FMT” directed by Child. Set in a deserted, almost spiritual landscape, the visual opens with Summer sitting in a bath surrounded by women as an older woman speaks over her, grounding the moment in ancestry and release: “This water remembers your first cry, your first breath, and it knows the weight of my arms when they first held you, and now it learns to let you go.” Watch HERE.
Ahead of the release, Summer opened up on Instagram about the emotional clarity behind the project, sharing,“I came out of my funk. I’m gonna live life to the fullest and get everything I deserve. It’s so freeing, and I can finally take the baggage off and just be happy.”
The album arrives as Summer continues one of the strongest runs of her career. She delivered a standout set at Wireless Festival in London, earned a BET Her Award this summer, and joined Chris Brown alongside Bryson Tiller on their sold-out stadium tour. Her features on Cardi B’s No. 1 album, Am I The Drama?“Dead” and “Shower Tears” became Hot 100 highlights, reaffirming her place as one of R&B’s defining voices. With Finally Over It, Summer Walker closes a cultural trilogy that reshaped contemporary R&B, transforming heartbreak into art, evolution into expression, and healing into power.
Official Tracklist:
Disc 1: For Better 1. Scars 2. Robbed You (feat. Mariah the Scientist) 3. No 4. Go Girl (feat. Latto and Doja Cat) 5. Baby (feat. Chris Brown) 6. 1-800 Heartbreak (feat. Anderson .Paak) 7. Heart Of A Woman 8. Situationship 9. Give Me A Reason (feat. Bryson Tiller)
Disc 2: For Worse 10. F.M.T. 11. How Sway (feat. SAILORR) 12. Baller (feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Monaleo) 13. Don’t Make Me Do It/Tempted 14. Get Yo Boy (feat. 21 Savage) 15. Number One (feat. Brent Faiyaz) 16. Stitch Me Up 17. Allegedly (feat. Teddy Swims) 18. Finally Over It
