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Marshmello And Hudson Westbrook Unite On “Better Man Than Me”

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Dec 29, 2025

Marshmello And Hudson Westbrook Unite On “Better Man Than Me”

Marshmello teams up with rising country artist Hudson Westbrook on the new single and video “Better Man Than Me”, a first time collaboration that brings two distinct worlds together with confidence and ease. Built on lightly picked acoustic guitar, a head nodding beat, and a pulsing bassline, the track feels immediate and melodic while giving Hudson space to unpack the tension of a rocky relationship with sharp, memorable lines.

The accompanying video leans into modern western imagery with a cinematic escape sequence and subtle nods to Marshmello’s signature presence throughout. The song lands as a hook driven anthem that feels bold, catchy, and fully formed, with the chorus sticking fast and rewarding repeat listens. It is a strong addition to Marshmello’s growing run of country leaning collaborations and a moment that sounds exciting, natural, and ready to travel far.

Paul Gorman Chronicles Fashion Revolution In ‘Granny Takes A Trip’

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Dec 29, 2025

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Paul Gorman Chronicles Fashion Revolution In ‘Granny Takes A Trip’

In ‘Granny Takes a Trip: High Fashion and High Times at the Wildest Rock n Roll Boutique’, author Paul Gorman brings the full colour story of the original rock and roll fashion shop into sharp, exhilarating focus. What began as an art driven retail experiment in London’s Worlds End grew into a cultural beacon, drawing musicians, artists, and style pioneers who embraced its fearless designs and anything goes energy.

With deep access to first hand accounts and rare personal archives from Freddie Hornik, Paul Gorman captures how the boutique became a global pop cultural force across London, Manhattan, and Hollywood. Beautifully illustrated with archival photography, the book builds to a stunning 48 page exploration of The Rolling Stones’ custom wardrobe, making this an essential and genuinely thrilling celebration of fashion, music, and creative freedom.

Chance The Rapper Shares Soulful New “Ride” Remix With Chicago Hip Hop Greats

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Dec 29, 2025

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Chance The Rapper Shares Soulful New “Ride” Remix With Chicago Hip Hop Greats

Chance the Rapper expands his acclaimed album ‘Star Line’ with the new “Ride (Remix)”, a Chicago all star collaboration featuring Do or Die and Twista. Built around One Way’s “Don’t Stop (Ever Loving Me)”, the remix adds Twista’s rapid fire verse and highlights the city’s R&B, funk, and hip hop lineage.

‘Star Line’ remains a career defining project that debuted at #2 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut USA Chart and #3 globally. Across 17 tracks, Chance brings together collaborators including Joey BadA$$, Lil Wayne, Smino, Vic Mensa, BJ the Chicago Kid, Young Thug, Jamila Woods, Do or Die, and Jazmine Sullivan, with production from Rodney Darkchild Jerkins, Peter CottonTale, and Nico Segal. Influenced by travels to Ghana, Jamaica, and global art fairs, the album builds a vibrant, expansive Black diasporic narrative shaped by pride, imagination, and community.

The Kid LAROI Shares “A Cold Play” Video Spotlighting Raw Emotion

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Dec 29, 2025

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The Kid LAROI Shares “A Cold Play” Video Spotlighting Raw Emotion

Global superstar The Kid LAROI releases the official video for “A Cold Play,” out now via Columbia Records. Directed by Alex Lill, the one take visual places LAROI alone in an intimate setting, letting vulnerability and stillness carry the weight of the song. Written by LAROI and produced by KBeazy, the track unfolds with atmospheric restraint, channeling grief, reflection, and release in a way that feels focused and unfiltered. The pairing of song and video lands with striking clarity, offering a powerful, emotionally honest moment that resonates deeply.

“A Cold Play” follows “She Don’t Need to Know,” whose video featured Carmen Electra and Anna Van Patten in a bold, cinematic storyline, and continues a run of releases that includes “Hot Girl Problems,” “All I Want Is You,” and “How Does It Feel.” With billions of global streams, multiple platinum records, and a Grammy nomination to his name, LAROI’s momentum remains undeniable. This release feels confident and purposeful, reinforcing his place as a fearless young voice willing to sit with emotion and turn it into connection.

Saku Mantere Shares “The Last Romantic” Lyric Video From ‘Divine Apology’

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Dec 29, 2025

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Saku Mantere Shares “The Last Romantic” Lyric Video From ‘Divine Apology’

Jazz singer songwriter and composer Saku Mantere closes the chapter on his album ‘Divine Apology’ with the lyric video for “The Last Romantic,” out now and arriving as the final single from the record. Anchored by Jim Doxas’ restless 5 4 groove and carried by Mantere’s expressive delivery, the song blends teenage anxiety, poetic reflection, and emotional urgency into a vivid modern jazz moment. Drawing lyrics from Norman Cristofoli’s apocalyptic poem, the track imagines a world shifting as romance fades, balancing self awareness and sincerity with striking clarity. It feels thoughtful, playful, and deeply human, offering a rewarding listen that invites reflection.

‘Divine Apology’ brings together an exceptional ensemble including Kate Wyatt on piano, Lex French on trumpet, and Adrian Vedady on bass, each adding precision and warmth to Mantere’s vision. Recorded with a free flowing approach that draws as much from literature and philosophy as from jazz tradition, the album unfolds as a series of meditations on grief, childhood, resistance, and redemption. This release resonates as focused and generous, highlighting an artist unafraid to expand the emotional and intellectual reach of modern jazz while keeping melody and feeling front and center.

Paul Kalkbrenner Reimagines Depeche Mode With “Dreaming On” Single

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Dec 29, 2025

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Paul Kalkbrenner Reimagines Depeche Mode With “Dreaming On” Single

Electronic icon Paul Kalkbrenner unveils “Dreaming On,” out now and arriving as the third single from his album ‘The Essence.’ Inspired by Depeche Mode’s 2001 track “Dream On,” the song channels the original’s melancholic pull into a hypnotic, forward moving techno form. Built around a steady groove, floating hook, and carefully unfolding textures, the track feels immersive and assured. It sounds unmistakably like Kalkbrenner, confident in its restraint and rich in atmosphere, offering a respectful homage that fully stands on its own.

‘The Essence’ emerges as a deeply personal statement shaped over several years in a carefully curated creative space, with each track growing organically into place. Kalkbrenner describes the album as focused, intentional, and free of filler, and that clarity comes through in the music’s cohesion and emotional weight. “Dreaming On” fits seamlessly within that world, capturing a sense of reflection and momentum that feels timeless rather than nostalgic. The result is a release that resonates with calm confidence and reinforces Kalkbrenner’s position as an artist still pushing his sound forward with purpose.

Tiera Kennedy Shares “Down The Road” And Message Of Hope

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Dec 29, 2025

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Tiera Kennedy Shares “Down The Road” And Message Of Hope

Rising R and B country gospel voice Tiera Kennedy releases “Down The Road,” out now via Green Is My Color LLC and arriving as a warm, grounding reminder that brighter days are always ahead. Written by Kennedy alongside Cameron Bedell, Jared Scott, and Emily Falvey and produced by Bedell, the song blends reflection and reassurance with graceful ease. Built on shared human experience and quiet resilience, it feels open hearted and comforting, offering listeners space to breathe and trust the journey. This track resonates deeply, carrying a sense of peace that lingers long after it ends.

The release is joined by an official visualizer set against a sweeping rural Tennessee mountainscape, reinforcing the song’s message of hope and patience. “Down The Road” follows Kennedy’s recent run of 2025 originals including “Somebody Like You” and “Making Room” featuring Joe L Barnes, as well as her celebrated connection to ‘Cowboy Carter.’ With her Austin City Limits debut now part of the story, this moment lands as confident and affirming, capturing an artist whose music continues to uplift, connect, and point forward.

Bloom Share “Tongue Tied” Duet As ‘The Light We Chase’ Arrives

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Dec 29, 2025

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Bloom Share “Tongue Tied” Duet As ‘The Light We Chase’ Arrives

Melodic hardcore band Bloom keep moving forward with “Tongue Tied,” out now and unfolding as a tender, emotionally charged duet with Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly. The song opens in a stripped back space before expanding into full band momentum, balancing acoustic restraint with surging guitars and drums. The dual vocals carry honesty and vulnerability, capturing the fear of speaking openly and the pull of connection. It feels intimate, deliberate, and deeply affecting, highlighting a new emotional dimension in Bloom’s sound.

“Tongue Tied” appears on Bloom’s sophomore album ‘The Light We Chase,’ out now via Pure Noise Records. Shaped by themes of trust, distance, and emotional upheaval, the record lands as the band’s most focused and resonant collection to date. A one take visualizer complements the song’s emotional arc with subtle storytelling, reinforcing a sense of growth and clarity. Together, the release shows Bloom leaning confidently into vulnerability while delivering music that connects with quiet power.

Cory Hanson Brings Intimate Power To Live KEXP Studio Session

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Dec 29, 2025

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Cory Hanson Brings Intimate Power To Live KEXP Studio Session

Cory Hanson delivers a focused, deeply engaging performance in his full band session recorded live at KEXP, now out and capturing his songs with warmth and immediacy. Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Hanson moves fluidly through “Bird On A Swing,” “Lou Reed,” “Bad Miracles,” and “Texas Weather,” blending melodic clarity with emotional weight. The set feels relaxed yet purposeful, highlighting his guitar, piano, and vocal presence while allowing the songs space to breathe. Hosted by Jewel Loree, the session sounds confident, immersive, and quietly powerful, offering a strong snapshot of Hanson’s live chemistry and songwriting depth.

Bush Partner With Project Healthy Minds And Share “I Beat Loneliness” Video

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Dec 29, 2025

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Bush Partner With Project Healthy Minds And Share “I Beat Loneliness” Video

Multi platinum alternative rock band Bush deepen their commitment to mental health advocacy through a new partnership with Project Healthy Minds, launching a dedicated online hub filled with education, tools, and pathways to support. As part of the initiative, the band have shared the video for “I Beat Loneliness,” out now and serving as a powerful extension of the song’s emotional core. The track balances vulnerability and hope with clarity and grace, and the video reinforces that message with sincerity and intention. It comes across as thoughtful, grounding, and genuinely supportive, offering connection rather than spectacle.

Frontman Gavin Rossdale frames the song around resilience and inner strength, encouraging listeners to sit with heavy moments while still holding space for wonder and light. A longtime mental health advocate, Rossdale views the collaboration as a meaningful step toward breaking stigma and opening conversations, particularly among men. The initiative feels purposeful and human, pairing music with real resources in a way that resonates beyond the screen and reinforces Bush’s belief in using their platform to uplift, inform, and connect.