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FLETCHER Announces Bold New Album ‘Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?’

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FLETCHER Announces Bold New Album ‘Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?’

Critically acclaimed Queer artist FLETCHER announces the forthcoming release of her third studio album, Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? Out July 18th, the platinum-selling singer/songwriter’s latest full-length features her brand-new single “Boy,” out today accompanied by the official visual.  Listen to “Boy” HERE, watch the official visual HERE and the album trailer HERE.    

As she gets set to deliver her most emotionally daring work to date, FLETCHER shares a note to fans about the making of and meaning behind Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?

A handwritten note expressing personal thoughts and emotions, dated June '25, reflecting on the making of FLETCHER's album and exploring themes of vulnerability and self-acceptance.

A gorgeous introduction to the unvarnished emotion of Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?, “Boy” opens on a stripped-back arrangement of piano and acoustic guitar as FLETCHER begins to tell her story: “I’ve been sitting on a secret/And I don’t think I can keep it anymore.” With both aching sensitivity and assured determination, FLETCHER shares a soul-baring chorus: “I kissed a boy/And I know it’s not what you wanted to hear…I fell in love/And it wasn’t with who I thought it would be/And I’m scared to think of what you’ll think of me.”

Co-produced by FLETCHER and longtime collaborator GRAMMY®Award-winning producer/songwriter Jennifer Decilveo as well as co-written with GRAMMY®Award-winning artist and songwriter Shane McAnally (nominated for more CMA Awards than any other songwriter in history and known for his work with Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Maren Morris and more), “Boy” moves along at its own unhurried pace, gently enveloping the listener in its delicate guitar tones, bittersweet melodies, and beautifully layered vocal work. True to the raw transparency that illuminates every song on Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?, the track reveals all of FLETCHER’s worries and fears while reinforcing her refusal to be anyone but herself. The result: a powerful new chapter in her journey as a Queer person and musical artist, affirming her commitment to sharing the full spectrum of her truth.  See below for the full tracklist to Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?.

Both produced and executive-produced by FLETCHER and Decilveo, Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? marks FLETCHER’s first studio album since In Search Of The Antidote: an early-2024 release that debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and earned praise from the likes of Rolling Stone (who stated that “FLETCHER has established herself as one of pop’s most versatile stars,”) The Line of Best Fit (“once again proves that nobody does heartbreak anthems quite like FLETCHER”) and Clash (“each track on this album is ridiculously strong in its own right. Much like the artist behind them”). After completing the In Search of The Antidote Tour — a massive global headline run with sold-out stops at historic venues like New York City’s Radio City Music Hall and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles— FLETCHER released the 21-song double LP THE ANTIDOTE: FLETCHER LIVE. With her catalog also including you ruined new york city for me (a 2019 EP featuring her platinum-certified breakthrough smash “Undrunk”) and THE S(EX) TAPES(a 2020 EP that shot to No. 1 on iTunes across all genres), FLETCHER made her full-length debut with 2022’s critically lauded Girl Of My Dreams (a No. 15 debut on the Billboard 200, featuring her iconic hit “Becky’s So Hot”). FLETCHER’s music has amassed over 2.5 billion streams worldwide.

A woman in a flowing, light-colored dress stands with her arms outstretched against a bright blue sky, surrounded by green hills and flowers, with the text 'WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME?' artistically overlayed.

Tracklist for Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?

SIDE A
1. Party
2. Hi, Everyone Leave Please
3. Don’t Tempt Me…
4. The Arsonist
5. Boy
6. Chaos

SIDE B
7. D i s t a n c e
8. Good Girl / Gone Girl
9. All of the Women
10. Congratulations!
11. Would You Still Love Me?
12. Hail Mary (Bonus)

One of the most vital Queer voices in pop, FLETCHER is a one-of-a-kind artist fiercely devoted to fully expressing her truth. After exploding onto the scene with her platinum-certified breakthrough smash “Undrunk” (a Billboard Hot 100 hit that reached No. 1 on Spotify’s Viral Chart), FLETCHER went on to build an ardent global following thanks to her unbridled storytelling, unapologetic presence, and endlessly thrilling live show. Praised by leading outlets like Rolling Stone, TIME, Interview Magazine, and more, the acclaimed singer-songwriter hails from Asbury Park, New Jersey, where she cultivated her passion for music and her unforgettably candid storytelling.  With over 2.5 billion streams to date, her catalog includes powerhouse EPS like 2019’s you ruined new york city for me and 2020’s THE S(EX) TAPES (a deeply intimate project that shot to No. 1 on iTunes across all genres and featured her hit single “Bitter”).  Released in 2022, FLECHER’s acclaimed debut album Girl Of My Dreams  delivered the smash single “Becky’s So Hot” which earned raves from NYLON, Billboard, Vulture and more, landed on Billboard’s Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart and garnered nominations from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards. In support of the LP, FLETCHER performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” As she cemented her status as a cultural force, FLETCHER won the 2023 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist and founded her own “FLETCHER & Friends” festival in Asbury Park in addition to launching the hugely popular Meet Her At The Bar: Pride Month Experience (a series of pop-ups in support of women-owned Queer bars across America). On her 2024 sophomore album In Search Of The Antidote (a No. 3 entry on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart), she doubled down on her music’s soul-searching honesty and quickly drew praise from top publications like them., The Line of Best Fit and Rolling Stone (who stated that “FLETCHER has established herself as one of pop’s most versatile stars. She can pen a heartbreak ballad or craft a raucous dance hit and have tens of thousands sing the words back at her“).  After embarking on the In Search of The Antidote Tour — a blockbuster global headline run featuring sold-out dates at famed venues like Radio City Music Hall in New York City and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, as well as stops in major cities across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand — she released the 21-song double album THE ANTIDOTE: FLETCHER LIVE. Continuing her commitment to constant evolution in her artistry, FLETCHER will release her forthcoming third album Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? on July 18th via Capitol Records. 

renforshort Releases Reflective and Raw EP ‘a girl’s experience’

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renforshort Releases Reflective and Raw EP ‘a girl’s experience’

Canadian alt-pop star renforshort unveils her highly anticipated EP, a girl’s experience, a four-track project that captures the complexities of modern womanhood through a tapestry of raw emotion, vibrant production, and lyrical vulnerability. Leading the release is renforshort’s brand new single, “you’re the one” – an atmospheric, sultry track marked by her partly spoken-word narration and simmering sense of intimacy.

Speaking on the story behind the EP, renforshort shares, a girl’s experience is a project about exactly what the title infers. It’s not about a specific experience, it’s about the uniqueness of every person and how, with that individuality, there are always things that bring us together and allow us to understand each other through shared experiences. I wrote this project when I was feeling very unsure, confused, and frankly unsettled with my life. I think writing this project forced me to disconnect from those thoughts. I wanted to step outside of my head for a bit every day and make music that explained how I felt without harping on it. I love the duality of some of the songs on the project, like “feeling good” and “pretend to like me.”

She adds, “The lyrics are quite melancholic and reflective; however, the music feels like a juxtaposition of the content of the song. They all feel like songs you can sing with your friends without feeling those things, or you could listen to them alone with headphones on a walk, and really resonate with the lyrics.”

a girl’s experience dives into universal themes of love, self-discovery, independence, and the nuanced highs and lows of navigating life as a young woman. Inspired by ren’s personal experiences, the EP is both intimate and relatable, set to resonate with her youthful audience who are living through many of the same emotional experiences in today’s world.

Romantic and pop-infused while retaining her signature edge, “you’re the one” showcases a more refined, mature sound. It draws from her indie-rock roots but leans into playful, flirty pop sensibilities, marking an evolution in both renforshort’s sound and storytelling.

The new single follows a string of previously released tracks from the project, including “on my way!,” “feeling good,” and “pretend to like me,” each adding a unique chapter to the story. Since the rollout began in late 2024, the EP has garnered praise for its nostalgic yet forward-thinking sound – cementing renforshort’s place as one of alt-pop’s most compelling voices.

a girl’s experience follows her critically acclaimed EP clean hands dirty water and 2022 debut album dear amelia. Building on the foundations of these earlier works, renforshort’s latest project represents a confident step forward, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and her ability to blend emotional honesty with sonic experimentation.

Raissa Releases Bold New Single “DO U RIDE,” Announces ‘Desire Path’ EP

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Raissa Releases Bold New Single “DO U RIDE,” Announces ‘Desire Path’ EP

The multilingual, multinational world-pop artist Raissa announces her new track “DO U RIDE” which is co-written by Raissa herself and Evan Voytas. Along comes the announcement of her new DESIRE PATH EP coming out this summer, following the release of the Spanish-language heater, “MANZANA”, “GUAPA,” and her EP, Cute Threat. 

Raissa adds: “In “DO U RIDE” I’m flexing with things I can back up. Flaunting yourself to the point of taunting your detractors, but always all in good fun, I was really inspired by the rhythms of Soca for this track.”

Raissa embodies the kind of bold contradictions that make for truly transcendent pop: she’s wildly inventive yet refined in musicality, sensitive yet self-possessed, fiercely intelligent yet deeply attuned to the sensory pleasures of melody and groove.

Earlier, she released the music video for the track “Cute Threat” on Neon Gold Records. Born in Spain, Raissa inherited a mastery of French and Spanish from her parents and a love of songwriting from Leonard Cohen. She spent her childhood between Beijing, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, and London – as a result, she draws from a deep well of creative influences, everything from antique Gothic literature to vintage anime.

Last year, Raissa released “No Genius” featuring her close friend and collaborator Rahim Redcar aka Christine and the Queens. The collaboration is the latest in a long line of meaningful collabs and co-signs, including Mark Ronson, Mura Masa, and more. A singular pop storyteller whose honest lyrics, vibrant soundscapes, and unique visual storytelling exhibit her artistry.

The promotional artwork for Raissa's single "DO U RIDE," featuring vibrant yellow and blue colors, a figure in oversized blue boots with a playful pose, and the title prominently displayed at the top.



A creative force unlike any other in music today, Raissa embodies the kind of bold contradictions that make for truly transcendent pop: she’s wildly inventive yet refined in musicality, sensitive yet self-possessed, fiercely intelligent yet deeply attuned to the sensory pleasures of melody and groove. Not only the outcome of her global upbringing—a journey that includes being born in Spain, then spending her childhood in Beijing, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur—the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/producer’s potent originality stems from her limitless imagination and eclectic mix of influences (early-millennium hip-hop, ’80s art-pop, tropicália, West African dance music, and much more). Newly signed to Neon Gold Records, Raissa is now set to deliver a new body of work affirming the depth and power of her one-of-a-kind vision.

“In the past I’ve felt frustrated with the fact that I don’t fit neatly into any type of box—I belong to so many things, but at the same I belong to nothing,” says Raissa. “Now I’m finally starting to see that as a strength, and maybe the most important thing about me as a person and an artist.”

A multilingual talent whose lyrics shift from English to Spanish to French, Raissa partly attributes her near-encyclopedic knowledge of music to her parents, who raised her on pop iconoclasts like Prince and David Bowie and songwriter/poets like Leonard Cohen—an essential catalyst for her own musical development. “When I was 12 I watched a documentary about Leonard Cohen, and he talked about how he’d started writing songs after learning to play just a few chords on guitar,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘That doesn’t sound so hard,’ and then I started writing songs too.” After teaching herself GarageBand at age 14, Raissa began self-recording and quickly amassed a sizable but entirely secret stash of songs. “At the time I was living in Malaysia and didn’t know anyone who’d even attempted to make music, so the idea of turning it into something bigger seemed impossible,” she explains. Upon heading to London for art school at 19, however, Raissa felt an overwhelming need to take her music to the next level. “I was alone in this big city and felt really low, and music became a lifeline,” she says. “I started making music with a friend just for fun, and then one day I randomly uploaded a song to SoundCloud.” By the next morning, that track had surpassed 20,000 streams—a turn of events that caught the attention of several established producers looking to collaborate, and soon found her flying out to L.A. to set her music career in motion.

Since making her debut with the tender but unapologetic 2020 single “BULLYING BOYS,” Raissa has continually turned out songs that match their exquisitely detailed and high-energy sound with lyrics that subtly transform our perception of the world—a dynamic in full effect on her latest EP Cute Threat. Mainly co-produced by Raissa and her longtime creative partner Evan Voytas, her debut project for Neon Gold encompasses everything from the tongue-in-cheek swagger of its title track to the raw catharsis of “No Genius”: a galvanizing collaboration with Rahim Redcar (aka Christine and the Queens), built on gorgeously strange beats and Raissa’s hot-tempered but hypnotic outpouring of frustration. “That song came from thinking about how the most powerful entities in the world profit from creating division among the most vulnerable,” says Raissa, who refers to “No Genius” as “some tough love for myself and my fellow human.”

Ana Luna Dances With the Past in Haunting “Dance in a Trance” Video

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Ana Luna Dances With the Past in Haunting “Dance in a Trance” Video

Emerging singer and songwriter Ana Luna returns today with the music video for her latest single, “Dance in a Trance.”

Co-directed by Noah Hoffman, Will Curtis, and Ana Luna, the video takes place in a surreal bedroom set within a vast warehouse, blurring the lines between reality and inner emotional space. At its core is a masked man and a masked woman—representing Ana’s ex-lover and her past self—locked in a dance that unfolds as Ana (present-day, unmasked) watches, intervenes, and ultimately confronts her past. The masks serve as a powerful symbol of emotional distance and anonymity, allowing viewers to project their own stories onto the characters.

“I chose to keep their faces hidden because it’s not about any one person—it’s about the emotion,” Ana explains. “I want viewers to project their own stories onto the characters, not be told who they are.”

The visual expands on the track’s themes of memory, identity, and the ache of trying to reach someone who’s right in front of you but never truly sees you. The video renders that internal duality in physical form: the masked dance as a representation of the past, the surreal setting as a reflection of Ana’s emotional world—a vast, empty space with a single bed at its center, highlighting how small one can feel beneath the weight of unresolved feelings—and her final kiss to the masked man as an act of closure, not reconciliation.

Born in Ukraine, raised in Paris, and now based in Los Angeles, Ana Luna is a natural-born storyteller whose music is as cinematic as it is emotionally raw. Though she’s always known she was destined to be an artist, Ana initially led with acting and kept her songwriting close to the chest. It wasn’t until college, after years of emotional growth and inner work, that she finally gave herself permission to stop overthinking and dive fully into music. Over time, she’s shaped a signature sound that moves effortlessly between dream pop, alt-rock, and moody ballads, creating songs that feel celestial, sultry, and reflective.

Ana approaches music as a form of therapy and storytelling, using it to process wounds, examine behavior, and carve out space for healing. Her songs explore the complex emotional layers beneath the surface, asking where our feelings come from, what they reveal, and how they shape the way we see the world. As she readies her debut album, Ana Luna is channeling her voice into songs that invite connection, introspection, and healing.

Bella Litsa Unveils Mystical Art-Pop Single ‘Never Ending Movie’

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Bella Litsa Unveils Mystical Art-Pop Single ‘Never Ending Movie’

Brooklyn-based Cypriot singer-songwriter Bella Litsa is an artist in every sense of the word. Raised in a household steeped in classical music, she began studying piano at the age of seven and quickly discovered her deep love for singing. Her creative world is shaped by both the intimate and the infinite, blending personal experience with a fascination for the surreal, the philosophical, and more. Whether immersed in the surrealism of Tarkovsky, Bergman, and Lynch, or delving into the mysteries of quantum physics, Litsa’s artistry is fueled by passion and mysticism. Today, she unveils her new single, “Never Ending Movie,” via Records Man, Records—a track written as an ode to Rachmaninoff.

Marrying vintage romance with cerebral textures, Litsa’s lush and distinct vocals are the star of the show, accented by soft percussion and choral echoes billowing in the background. What started as an exercise in songwriting quickly became one of Litsa’s most fun songs to make. 

Of the song’s meaning, Litsa shares, “Rachmaninoff’s music for me has always transcended the cerebral, making my life and what it comes with, feel like a fantasy, like a movie. I wanted to celebrate that feeling of eternity in a song. Music is a miracle, art is a miracle, and it’s miraculous because it is a mystery, and yet there’s no need to question it. The chorus is an interpolation of the B section from Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G minor. And somehow, even though this is a piece over 100 years old, the chorus manages to really strike people in modern times. I think that’s all Rachmaninoff though, his music transcends time, feeling always from the future.”

Bella Litsa is the solo project of cinematic art-pop artist Isabella Komodromos. Crafting intimate, lush, and emotionally potent songs that echo with dreamlike intensity, she draws comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple, and Weyes Blood. Her sound, blending vintage romance with experimental textures, where haunted Americana meets minimalist futurism, is a vessel for connection and catharsis. “Bella Litsa is my sadness personified. It feels like the closest I can get to my shadow, consciously.” Litsa’s music is a search for stillness, beauty, and peace in an ever-shifting world. 

The Pretty Wild Drop Fierce New Video ‘OMENS’ Ahead of Major Summer Tour

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The Pretty Wild Drop Fierce New Video ‘OMENS’ Ahead of Major Summer Tour

Rising metaphysical metalcore powerhouse The Pretty Wild have released the official music video for their latest offering “OMENS“ (via Sumerian Records). Having recently making their live debut at Welcome To Rockville, the band has previously shared the official “sLeepwALKeR“ music video, which climbed the TikTok Viral Music Charts to #43 with 22.6k organic creations on the platform. The sister duo next shared “Button Eyes“ which is climbing the ranks at Active Rock radio. Together, the tracks have already amassed a staggering 15 million streams across streaming platforms with over 821k views on YouTube.

The Pretty Wild will be embarking on the Hell Hath No Fury tour kicking off next month in support of In This Moment, Wargasm and Kat Von D, while also making a pit stop at Inkcarceration 2025 on Saturday, July 19. For ticket information, please click here.

The Pretty Wild Upcoming Tour Dates:

Wed Jul 16 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Events Center

Fri Jul 18 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest*

Sat Jul 19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival +

Tue Jul 22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

Wed Jul 23 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal

Thu Jul 24 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

Sat Jul 26 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove

Sun Jul 27 – Denver, CO – Unhinged Fest*

Tue Jul 29 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre

Wed Jul 30 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Sound Stage

Fri Aug 01 – Dubuque, IA – Q Casino – Back Waters Stage

Sat Aug 02 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Sun Aug 03 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre

Tue Aug 05 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center Theater

Wed Aug 06 – Schenectady, NY – Proctors Theatre

Fri Aug 08 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre

Sat Aug 09 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe

Sun Aug 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Tue Aug 12 – Richmond, VA – The National

Thu Aug 14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Fri Aug 15 – Hanover, MD – The Hall at Live!

Sat Aug 16 – Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City

+Festival Date

*No The Pretty Wild

Promotional poster for the 'Hell Hath No Fury' tour featuring In This Moment, Wargasm, Kat Von D, and The Pretty Wild, listing tour dates and venues.

The Pretty Wild is a genre-bending, boundary-breaking powerhouse fusing rebellious spirit with raw, heartfelt lyricism that speaks to a generation craving authenticity. Refusing to be confined by the rules and expectations of traditional society, The Pretty Wild embrace their relentless pursuit of truth beyond societal expectations, all while making music for everyone brave enough to break free. With already amassing over 37 million all-time streams and planned performances this year at major national festivals such as Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration 2025, as well as the hotly-anticipated Hell Hath No Fury tour with In This Moment, Wargasm, and Kat Von D, the sky is the limit for the sister duo who are further solidifying themselves as a force to be reckoned with in modern heavy music.

Laraw Unveils Nostalgic Summer Single ‘Milk and Sugar’

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Laraw Unveils Nostalgic Summer Single ‘Milk and Sugar’

Breakout alt-pop artist Laraw returns with a shimmering new single, Milk and Sugar, now available (via Bravo) on all major streaming and download platforms. Following the release of her French-language EP J’ai quitté le Heartbreak Club, Laraw shifts back to English for this warm, nostalgic track – just in time for summer.

Milk and Sugar is a tender, hook-filled ode to rediscovered love – one that captures the sweetness of shared memories and the thrill of falling all over again. With her signature emotional honesty, the Montreal-born singer of Moroccan and Lebanese heritage blends vulnerability with breezy alt-pop sensibility:

I know it’s been so long
Since I cared for
Somebody else but myself
Oh, I’m sure
You must’ve felt it
When you asked me for a cigarette

Oh, uh—here we go again
Oh no—is it in my head?

Laraw co-wrote the song with Jeremy Lachance and long-time collaborator Tim Buron. Buron also handled the mix, while mastering was completed by Gabriel Meunier. The result is an intimate, immersive single that continues to build Laraw’s reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling new voices.

Laraw’s momentum has only grown since the release of her 2024 debut album Quarter Life Crisis. Her single Standby Baby was featured on SiriusXM The Verge and Stingray Canadian Indie, while Beaux yeux climbed to No. 1 on CISM and held a spot in Stingray’s Top 5 for several weeks. The album also broke into Earshot’s National Top 30.

A young woman lies on a blanket, looking up at the camera with a relaxed expression. She wears a pink floral tank top and blue jeans. Surrounding her are other people partially visible, enjoying a casual outdoor gathering.

She has shared the stage with artists like Pomme and Jonathan Roy, and performed at leading festivals including Santa Teresa, Festival d’été de Québec, POP Montréal, and M for Montréal.

This summer, Laraw will hit the road for a Canadian tour, with confirmed stops at:

NXNE (Toronto) – June 13

Sled Island (Calgary) – June 18–19

Francos de Montréal – June 21

International Hot-Air Balloon Festival (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) – August 10

With Milk and Sugar, Laraw continues to cement her place in the indie-pop landscape – just in time to soundtrack your summer.

Olivia Lunny Releases Emotionally-Charged Album ‘Velvet & Denim’

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Olivia Lunny Releases Emotionally-Charged Album ‘Velvet & Denim’

Canadian indie pop artist Olivia Lunny releases her bold, emotionally-charged album, VELVET & DENIM via Infinity & Recordings. Listen HERE. The album is accompanied by the visualizer for the ethereal “VELVET & DENIM,” originally written 8 years ago, the song became the title track for the album, setting the tone of duality that spans the 12-song record.

Of the album, Olivia states, “VELVET & DENIM is about the dance between elegance and edge. The quiet moments and the chaos, the beauty in contrast. It’s a love letter to the in-between, to late-night drives through Los Angeles, to heartbreak and healing, and becoming. These songs tell stories that are delicate, gritty and extremely honest. The soundtrack to loving, loss, and dreams being chased.”

Olivia’s VELVET & DENIM is an album that captures the tension between softness and strength. With storytelling that is both delicate and persistent, Olivia leans into the dualities that define us. Each song offers an honest glimpse into her world, inviting listeners to feel deeply, move freely, and embrace every version of themselves along the way.

The album features previously released tracks, including the anthem of confidence “MARILYN,” determined love song “HEAVEN” and ode to Los Angeles industry life, “CITY OF ANGELS.”

This Sunday, June 8, Olivia will make her Governors Ball live debut in NYC, then head to Europe to perform a select few festivals overseas including Lido Festival, Pinkpop Festival and Isle of Wright Festival. Additionally, she will provide support for Justin Timberlake at shows in Belfast and Dublin as well as BANKS for the Fall 2025 European leg of the “Off with Her Head Tour.”

After winning Canada’s music competition show The Launch in 2020, Olivia has since amassed over 80 million global streams, 2 top 40 US radio singles and a top 20 single at Canadian Pop Radio. Stacking over 5 million streams for her Heartbreak on Repeat EP and press support from the likes of Grammy.com, PAPER, Billboard, Earmilk, Wonderland, Notion, and many more, there’s so much more to come from the pop starlet.

A woman with long, wavy hair lying on a patterned marble floor, wearing a black dress with cut-out details.

VELVET & DENIM Track List:

1. CITY OF ANGELS

2. JOHNNY & JUNE

3. GREEN EYES

4. MARILYN

5. LEAVE A LITTLE LOVE

6. JESUS HELD THE DOOR

7. VELVET & DENIM

8. HEAVEN

9. NIGHTCRAWLER

10. CROSS MY HEART

11. OLD HABITS

12. GUILTY PARTY

2025 Olivia Lunny Live Dates:

June 8 – Governor’s Ball, New York, USA

June 15 – Lido Festival, London, UK

June 20 – Pinkpop, Heerlen, Netherlands

June 22 – Isle of Wight Festival, IoW, UK

June 26 – Belsonic, Belfast, NI *

June 28 – Malahide Castle, Dublin, RoI *

October 18 – Warszawa, Poland ~

October 19 – Berlin, Germany ~

October 20 – Köln, Germany ~

October 21 – Paris, France ~

October 22 – Antwerpen, Belgium ~

October 24 – London, United Kingdom ~

* Supporting Justing Timberlake

~ Supporting BANKS

A Canadian indie pop artist seated at a piano, wearing a white blouse and black lingerie with lace details, in a purple-themed room with decorative walls.

Olivia Lunny is a rising Canadian pop artist whose music lives in the space between two worlds: the raw and the glamorous, the denim and the velvet. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and now based in Los Angeles, Lunny brings an honest, guitar-rooted songwriting style to bold pop soundscapes. After winning the Canadian music competition The Launch and releasing her debut album in 2021, Lunny returns with her highly anticipated sophomore project Velvet & Denim (out June 6 via Infinity & Recordings). Featuring collaborations with producers like The Orphanage, Ferras, and Sophie Simmons, the album captures the duality of her journey through love, heartbreak, ambition, and identity. With appearances at Governors Ball and tour dates alongside Justin Timberlake and Banks, Olivia Lunny is poised to make Velvet & Denim the soundtrack of summer 2025.

Rita Ora Unleashes Summer Anthem ‘Heat’ on World Pride Stage

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Rita Ora Unleashes Summer Anthem ‘Heat’ on World Pride Stage

Rita Ora turns up the temperature with the release of her hotly anticipated new single “Heat” – arriving on the same day as her performance at the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.

Produced by Peter Thomas (P!nk, Selena Gomez, Teddy Swims), who co-wrote the song alongside Leland, Michael Matosic, and Troye Sivan, “Heat” is bold, playful, and filled with sun-soaked energy.

Rita says: “Dropping “Heat” on the same day as my World Pride performance feels like the perfect way to kick off summer — it’s such a special moment for me and for my fans who have supported me over the years. I’m obsessed with this track, and honestly, I just wanted to have fun with it!  It’s bold, cheeky, and totally drenched in golden, feel-good energy. For me, it’s all about celebrating freedom, joy, being unapologetically yourself and owning who you are!”

Rita first gave fans a taste of “Heat” on stage in Miami while supporting Kylie Minogue on the US leg of her Tension tour — and it’s already set to become a standout in her live set, with a sizzling appearance lined up at Capital’s Summertime Ball on 15th June in London. 

The accompanying video for “Heat”, directed by Justin Daashuur Hopkins, was filmed on a vibrant, sun-drenched stretch of Miami Beach and plunges us into a surreal, high-energy day in the lives of the city’s most eclectic beachgoers. Shot in rich technicolour tones inspired by legendary photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr, the visuals celebrate the wild, sweaty, and gloriously eccentric spirit of Miami’s beach culture — a world where it’s always summer.

Rita Ora’s multi-platinum music career has won her commercial and critical acclaim with 13 UK Top 10 singles and four UK Number One singles. In the UK she was among the first to receive a BRIT Billion award after surpassing the landmark of one billion career UK streams. While in the US, her acclaimed singles and star-studded collaborations have earned her a #3 Billboard Hot 100 song, 7 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart, 5 of which reached #1, and 6 Top 20 singles on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart. Rita’s most recent studio album, You & I, (released in 2023) landed the coveted #1 spot on the UK Official Independent Albums Chart and was the highest new entry from a female act in the UK Official Albums Chart (debuting at #6).

Rita Ora is an international critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with over 10 billion global streams and 13 Top 10 UK singles, four of which have gone #1, and was among the first to receive a BRIT Billion award after surpassing the landmark of one billion career UK streams. Her latest album, You & I, landed the coveted #1 spot on the UK Official Independent Albums Chart, was the highest new entry from a female act in the UK Official Albums Chart, debuting at #6, and was summarized by Rolling Stone as “a collection of stunning love songs.” The album features the #1 US Dance Radio hit “Praising You (feat. Fatboy Slim),” which PAPER declared “a house banger” and “You Only Love Me,” for which Billboard praised Rita as “an expert in the type of sleekly-designed, electro-tinged pop on display.”

You & I follows previous releases: Bang, a collaboration EP with GRAMMY-winning DJ and producer Imanbek; Phoenix, which has amassed over four billion streams and spawned four platinum singles; and Ora, her certified platinum debut album, which entered at #1 on the UK charts. Rita’s acclaimed singles and star-studded collaborations have earned her seven Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart, five of which reached #1, six Top 20 singles on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart, and a #3 Billboard Hot 100 song.

As a multi-talented industry leader across TV, culture and fashion, with brand partnerships in key sectors, Rita has continuously expanded her personal brand to new heights. In 2024, Rita launched the performance-led haircare brand TYPEBEA alongside Anna Lahey, and the year before, she partnered with Primark to launch her first collection as part of a global multiseason collaboration, bringing together her creative vision with her long-term love of the brand. Her film and television credits include starring in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, Detective Pikachu, Twist, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, and Descendants: The Rise of Red, which broke records and became Disney Branded Television’s most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie premiere ever on Disney+ by amassing nearly seven million views within its first three days of streaming. Rita’s additional TV credits include co-hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and the MTV EMAs, serving as a panelist on The Masked Singer U.S. and U.K., and a judge on The Voice Australia. Rita will soon appear in the upcoming films He Bled Neon, Voltron, and the recently announced Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Paradise Lost Announce 17th Album ‘Ascension’ With Tour and Single “Silence Like The Grave”

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Paradise Lost Announce 17th Album ‘Ascension’ With Tour and Single “Silence Like The Grave”

Icons of goth and doom, PARADISE LOST will release their long-awaited, 17th album Ascension on September 19th with Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s critically acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. Ascension is a testament to the band’s longevity and relevance over their 35+ year career, encompassing their signature styles of gothic, death and doom fans have cherished along the way.

Ascension’s album cover fittingly features the painting The Court of Death (1870-1902) by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts, which hangs in the Tate Gallery in London. The painting depicts Death as an enthroned angel flanked by allegorical figures of Silence and Mystery guarding sunrise and the star of hope, while a warrior surrenders his sword and a duke his coronet, showing that worldly status offers no protection. The painting’s bleak, prophetic vision embodies Ascension’s dark, tormented soundscapes as mournful verses collide with dire, foreboding riffs.

Commenting on the record, vocalist Nick Holmes says:

“Ascension is a cavalcade of molten misery, a vigorous sorrow filled stroll through a wicked world of glorious triumph and pitiful tragedy.”  

Today, PARADISE LOST offer a glimpse into their melancholic masterpiece with the record’s first single and music video, ‘Silence Like The Grave.’

Ascension Tracklist:

1. Serpent On The Cross

2. Tyrants Serenade

3. Salvation

4. Silence Like The Grave

5. Lay A Wreath Upon The World

6. Diluvium

7. Savage Days

8. Sirens

9. Deceivers

10. The Precipice

PARADISE LOST will be performing alongside KING DIAMOND and at festivals in Europe this summer before embarking on the first part their “Ascension of Europe” tour this fall. Tickets are available at https://paradiselost.co.uk/tour-dates/.

PARADISE LOST Tour Dates:

June 7 – Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle (w/King Diamond)

June 10 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof (w/King Diamond)

June 11 – Tilburg, NL – O13 (w/King Diamond)

June 13 – Oberhausen, DE – Turbinenhalle (w/King Diamond)

June 14 – Ludwigsburg, DE – MHP Arena (w/King Diamond)

June 16 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz (w/King Diamond)

June 17 – Zurich, CH – Komplex 457 (w/King Diamond)

June 18 – Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting

June 21 – Lublin, PL – Lublin 2025

June 28 – Vana-Vigala, EE – Hard Rock Laager 2025

June 30 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy

July 1 – London, UK – Roundhouse

July 4 – Joensuu, FI – Ilovaari Festival 2025

July 6 – Sariyer, TR – Headbangers’ Weekend 2025

July 10 – Malakasa, GR – Rockwave Festival 2025

July 17 – Málaga, ES – Sun and Thunder Festival 2025

July 31 – Bergen, NO – Beyond The Gates 2025

Aug 1 – Czaplinek, PL – Pol’and’Rock Festival

Aug 8 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault 2025

Aug 15 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo Metal Fest 2025

Oct 9 – Manchester, UK – New Century Hall

Oct 10 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill

Oct 11 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – Newcastle University

Oct 12 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Garage

Oct 14 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms

Oct 15 – Bristol, UK – Electric

Oct 16 – Southampton, UK – The 1865

Oct 17 – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall

Oct 19 – Oignies, FR – Tyrant Fest 2025

Oct 20 – Paris, FR – Élysée Montmartre

Oct 21 – Lyon, FR – La Rayonne

Oct 23 – Köln, DE – Live Music Hall

Oct 24 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal

Oct 25 – Dornbirn, AT – Conrad Sohm

Oct 26 – Padova, IT – Hall

Oct 28 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk

Oct 29 – Prague, CZ – Palc Akropolis

Oct 30 – Zagreb, HR – Boogaloo Zagreb

Oct 31 – Vienna, AT – Simm City

Nov 1 – Budapest, HU – Dürer Kert

Nov 3 – Geneva, CH – PTR/L’Usine

Nov 4 – Nürnberg, DE – Z-Bau Biergarten

Nov 5 – Utrecht, NL – Pandora

Nov 6 – Antwerpen, BE – Trix Hall

Dec 13 – Bradford, UK – Bradford Live

More than three decades into their career, and with over two million albums sold, PARADISE LOST remain the undisputed kings of metal’s dark side. Formed in Halifax in 1988, the band quickly became noted as the pioneers of gothic metal through their early groundbreaking albums like 1991’s aptly-titled Gothic, a mixture of heaviness intertwined with shadowy melody and atmosphere.  

Never a group to remain creatively static, across their career they’ve explored a myriad of avenues of dark music, from sludgy doom-death roots, to conquering the metal mainstream with the enormous, lush sounds of 1995’s Draconian Times, to more experimental, electronic leanings, leaving an influence on a trail of artists as varied as CRADLE OF FILTH, HIM, GATECREEPER and CHELSEA WOLFE.  

Now, in 2025, the Yorkshire quintet return with their staggering 17th album, Ascension, a record that sees their crown continue to gleam as it underlines just how they attained their position. Produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh at Black Planet studios in East Yorkshire, with drums and vocals captured at NBS and Wasteland studios in Sweden, its 10 tracks traverse the multitude of sounds in the band’s arsenal, from full-bore heavy metal to sky-high melody, all the while keeping a minor-key melancholy that remains irresistible.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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