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Spotify Launches Upcoming Releases Hub to Power the Next Wave of Album Drops

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Eric Alper

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May 26, 2025

Spotify Launches Upcoming Releases Hub to Power the Next Wave of Album Drops

Marking a first, Spotify has launched the Upcoming Releases hub—a destination solely dedicated to highlighting soon-to-be-released albums powered by Countdown Pages, a feature introduced last year.

This hub provides users with a one-stop shop to explore personalized recommendations based on their listening history. Located under the Search tab on mobile, fans can easily find the “Upcoming Releases” tile to browse these personalized suggestions and the top 10 global Countdowns based on the number of pre-saves.

Fans can easily pre-save multiple upcoming releases directly from the hub and quickly jump into Countdown Pages to preview the tracklists, stream released singles, watch Clips, find merch, and follow the countdown right up until release. Then, on release day, they’ll send a push notification to all the fans who’ve pre-saved, automatically adding the music to their library.

They’ve already seen the success and momentum Countdown Pages can build. Since launching in Summer 2024, 60% of major artists—including Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, and Bad Bunny—have used Countdown Pages to drive pre-release hype with fans.

Countdown Charts come to Spotify socials

In addition to the Upcoming Releases hub, they’re rolling out Countdown Charts on theirSpotify and Spotify for Artists social channels, giving fans more ways to stay in the know. Every Wednesday, they’ll post an updated list of the top 10 Countdown Pages with the most total pre-saves globally.

“The Upcoming Releases hub is about celebrating what’s next in music, and Countdown Charts bring a whole new level of visibility to releases that fans are most excited about,” said Madeleine Bennett, Senior Director, Head of Global Music Go-to-Market. “By ranking the top pre-saved releases globally, we’re giving artists a powerful new way to build anticipation and connect with their biggest fans in the lead-up to release day.”

For eligible artists (i.e., artists with at least 5,000 active listeners in the last 28 days), be sure to create a Countdown Page for your upcoming album or EP to be eligible for the hub and charts.

To check out their Upcoming Releases hub and start pre-saving the albums you’re most excited about, click here.

The Best Songs from the New Romantic Era

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May 26, 2025

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The Best Songs from the New Romantic Era

Before eyeliner came in bulk and shoulder pads became weapons, there was a movement brewing in London clubs like The Blitz. Out of the ashes of punk and the glitter of glam came the New Romantics—flamboyant, fashionable, and fiercely futuristic. They didn’t just want to rebel; they wanted to redecorate the world with synths, sequins, and stares that could kill. These were not your older sibling’s rock stars. They were androgynous, arty, and ready to pose on every record sleeve like it was a Vogue cover.

From Soft Cell’s sleaze to Spandau Ballet’s suave, the New Romantic sound was rich with drama, dripping with mood, and always soaring just one octave higher than necessary. Whether you were dancing under neon lights at Camden Palace or miming along with Top of the Pops, these were the songs that made you feel like you were living in a synth-scored movie.

So tease your hair, fluff your frills, and strike a pose—here are some of the best songs from the New Romantic era, all so fabulous.

“A Forest” – The Cure
A haunting blend of post-punk and atmospheric synths, this track envelops listeners in its moody ambiance.

“Always Something There to Remind Me” – Naked Eyes
This shimmering Bacharach cover became a synth-pop smash and a staple of ‘80s heartbreak anthems. It turned retro melancholy into dancefloor gold.

“Cambodia” – Kim Wilde
A haunting tale of Cold War fear and disappearance, wrapped in icy synths and Wilde’s perfectly detached delivery. Eerily beautiful.

“Calling Your Name” – Marilyn
All pout, all glam, all heartache. Marilyn delivered this glossy plea with a voice as fragile as their mascara. A Blitz Kid favorite.

“Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)” – Spandau Ballet
A funk-infused anthem that showcases the band’s versatility and dancefloor appeal.

“Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” – Ultravox
A poignant narrative set against soaring synths, reflecting on love and impending doom.

“Don’t You Want Me” – The Human League
An iconic duet that juxtaposes catchy melodies with themes of love and power dynamics.

“Doot-Doot” – Freur
More art than chart, this dreamy synth piece by the band that would later become Underworld floated through speakers like a sigh in neon fog.

“Fade to Grey” – Visage
The ultimate Blitz Club anthem. Steve Strange’s cold stare and Chris Payne’s synth wizardry created a continental mood of elegance and ennui.

“Forever Young” – Alphaville
German synth romantics deliver the ultimate high school slow dance for dystopian dreamers. It still hurts so good.

“Gold” – Spandau Ballet
Not just a song—an affirmation. Tony Hadley belts like a man on a yacht made of mirrors. Every note drips with luxury.

“Hold Me Now” – Thompson Twins
A heartfelt ballad that combines emotional lyrics with lush electronic instrumentation.

“I Could Be Happy” – Altered Images
Clare Grogan’s sugar-spun vocals meet pogoing synths in this bubbly banger. It’s chaotic in the cutest way.

“I Ran (So Far Away)” – A Flock of Seagulls
That hair. That riff. That chorus. A new romantic sci-fi fever dream disguised as a chase scene through a synthstorm.

“If You Leave” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
Made for Pretty in Pink, but ready for your breakup playlist. It’s pure prom-night yearning with glossy synth tears.

“I’m in Love with a German Film Star” – The Passions
A dreamy, melancholic tune that captures the allure of distant admiration.

“In the Name of Love” – Thompson Twins
Tribal drums meet techno gloss in this hypnotic track that made you feel both romantic and slightly haunted.

“Israel” – Siouxsie and the Banshees
A powerful track blending tribal rhythms with ethereal vocals, showcasing the band’s experimental edge.

“It’s a Mug’s Game” – Soft Cell
Marc Almond monologues his way through teenage angst, lust, and longing like a synth-soaked kitchen sink drama.

“Love Plus One” – Haircut 100
New Romantic beach vibes with bucket hats and saxophones. As breezy as a pastel summer afternoon.

“Love’s Great Adventure” – Ultravox
An upbeat, adventurous song that captures the thrill of new experiences.

“Messages” – OMD
Before the ballads, OMD delivered this mechanical heartache with pulsing precision. A telegram to your soul.

“Mirror Man” – The Human League
Phil Oakey warns of fame and illusion over a punchy disco beat. As catchy as it is cynical.

“More Than This” – Roxy Music
Bryan Ferry floats above the synth mist with velvet vocals. A soft and sad New Romantic sunset.

“New Song” – Howard Jones
Positivity in parachute pants. Jones was the motivational speaker of synth-pop, and this track was his glittering gospel.

“No Regrets” – Midge Ure
Melancholy dressed in drama. Ure covers Tom Rush with cinematic strings and trembling vocals that cut deep.

“Only You” – Yazoo
Vince Clarke’s synths + Alison Moyet’s voice = romantic perfection. So minimal, so majestic, so Yazoo.

“Planet Earth” – Duran Duran
Where the New Romantic movement became a band. The bass slinks, the drums snap, and the future looks fabulous.

“Quiet Life” – Japan
David Sylvian channels glam melancholy in a track that paved the runway for the whole scene. Cool, distant, divine.

“Reward” – The Teardrop Explodes
A vibrant mix of psychedelia and pop, bursting with energy and catchy hooks.

“Souvenir” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
Like being kissed in an abandoned cathedral. Sparse and beautiful, with one of the dreamiest melodies of the era.

“Tainted Love” – Soft Cell
The anthem. A cover turned cultural reset. Bleak, sexy, hypnotic—and still irresistible.

“The Damned Don’t Cry” – Visage
High melodrama in eyeliner and epaulettes. Steve Strange never blinked, and this song never faltered.

“The Look of Love” – ABC
A sophisticated track that combines lush orchestration with heartfelt lyrics about desire and admiration.

“To Cut a Long Story Short” – Spandau Ballet
Their debut single, introducing the world to their unique blend of synth-pop and new wave.

“Underpass” – John Foxx
A minimalist electronic piece that paints a vivid picture of urban isolation.

“Vienna” – Ultravox
It means nothing to you? Rubbish. It means everything. Midge Ure and Billy Currie made baroque grandeur the soundtrack of a generation.

“Visions in Blue” – Ultravox
A hauntingly beautiful song that melds melancholic lyrics with atmospheric synth layers.

John Lennon’s Jukebox: 40 Songs That Shaped a Beatle

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May 26, 2025

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John Lennon’s Jukebox: 40 Songs That Shaped a Beatle

In 1965, somewhere between the chaos of stadium crowds and the stillness of hotel rooms, John Lennon built himself a sonic sanctuary: a Swiss-made KB Discomatic jukebox packed with 40 of his favorite 45s. It wasn’t assembled for show. It was for solace, stimulation, and soul. At a time when The Beatles were being chased, dissected, and deified, Lennon turned to the voices that had first made him fall in love with music. This was not nostalgia—it was nourishment.

This jukebox was Lennon’s private mixtape before mixtapes existed. Long before streaming and playlists, these 45s held emotional power. These were the records he needed. Not for fashion. Not for fans. But because they reminded him who he was before the world knew his name. The crackle of Little Richard’s scream, the poetry of Dylan’s disdain, the swing of Smokey’s heartbreak—all of it informed Lennon’s musical DNA.

Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, the Miracles, the Isley Brothers, and Fontella Bass all spin side by side. There’s no ranking here—only resonance. Smokey Robinson appears five times, Dylan twice, and the influence of Black American R&B is unmistakable. It’s a jukebox that pulses with rebellion, romance, grief, and groove. It’s the kind of music that doesn’t ask for permission.

When the jukebox resurfaced at a Christie’s auction in 1989 and was purchased by Bristol music producer John Midwinter, it became more than a collectible. Midwinter painstakingly restored it, tracked down the original records, and shared Lennon’s handwritten notes—before his own death in 2004. His work was eventually turned into the documentary John Lennon’s Jukebox, offering a rare glimpse into the personal soundtrack of a man who redefined popular music.

Here are the 40 songs John Lennon carried with him—the songs that reminded him of where he came from, and maybe, where he still hoped to go.

John Lennon’s Jukebox: The Complete 40
“Agent Double-O Soul” – Edwin Starr
“Bad Boy” – Larry Williams
“Be-Bop-A-Lula” – Gene Vincent
“Bring It on Home to Me” – The Animals
“Brown Eyed Handsome Man” – Buddy Holly
“Daddy Rollin’ Stone” – Derek Martin
“Do You Believe in Magic” – The Lovin’ Spoonful
“First I Look at the Purse” – The Contours
“Gonna Send You Back to Georgia” – Timmy Shaw
“Hey! Baby” – Bruce Channel
“Hi-Heel Sneakers” – Tommy Tucker
“I’ve Been Good to You” – The Miracles
“If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody” – James Ray with the Hutch Davie Orchestra
“In the Midnight Hour” – Wilson Pickett
“Long Tall Sally” – Little Richard
“Money (That’s What I Want)” – Barrett Strong
“My Girl” – Otis Redding
“New Orleans” – Gary U.S. Bonds
“No Particular Place to Go” – Chuck Berry
“Ooh! My Soul” – Little Richard
“Positively 4th Street” – Bob Dylan
“Quarter to Three” – Gary U.S. Bonds
“Rescue Me” – Fontella Bass
“She Said, Yeah” – Larry Williams
“Shop Around” – The Miracles
“Short Fat Fannie” – Larry Williams
“Slippin’ and Slidin” – Buddy Holly
“Slippin’ and Slidin” – Little Richard
“Some Other Guy” – The Big Three
“Steppin’ Out” – Paul Revere & the Raiders
“The Tracks of My Tears” – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
“The Walk” – Jimmy McCracklin
“This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)” – The Isley Brothers
“Turquoise” – Donovan
“Twist and Shout” – The Isley Brothers
“Watch Your Step” – Bobby Parker
“What’s So Good About Goodbye” – The Miracles
“Who’s Lovin’ You” – The Miracles
“Wild About My Lovin’” – The Lovin’ Spoonful
“Woman Love” – Gene Vincent

8 Artists Who Hit #1 After They Died

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May 26, 2025

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Death may stop the tour, but it doesn’t stop the music. These artists left the stage far too soon, but their voices rose even higher in the charts after they were gone. Whether it was a final single, a posthumous release, or a surge of love from fans, these #1 moments prove that great songs live forever.

Otis Redding – “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”
Otis Redding recorded this soulful classic just three days before he died in a plane crash in 1967. In 1968, it became the first-ever posthumous #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. His whistled outro, added in the studio, is now one of music’s most bittersweet moments.

Janis Joplin – “Me and Bobby McGee”
Released in 1971 after her death the year before, Janis Joplin’s take on this Kris Kristofferson song soared to #1. It’s full of grit, longing, and that unmistakable Joplin fire. She never got to see its success—but the world sure felt it.

Jim Croce – “Time in a Bottle”
Originally an album cut, this track found new life after Croce’s death in a plane crash in 1973. Fans connected deeply with its lyrics about time and memory. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 just months later.

John Lennon – “(Just Like) Starting Over”
Lennon was tragically killed in December 1980. Just weeks later, his new single went to #1. It wasn’t just a hit—it became a farewell anthem for fans around the world who were mourning and celebrating all at once.

The Notorious B.I.G. – “Mo Money Mo Problems”
Biggie’s second chart-topping single dropped after his death in 1997. With Puffy and Mase riding the beat, and Diana Ross sampled in the hook, it was a massive hit. Biggie proved he could dominate from beyond the grave.

Tupac Shakur – “How Do U Want It” / “California Love”
2Pac’s chart success didn’t stop after his death in 1996. “How Do U Want It” and “California Love” both hit #1, part of a run that showed just how powerful his music had become. His posthumous output kept flowing for years.

XXXTENTACION – “Sad!”
After XXXTENTACION was shot and killed in 2018, “Sad!” jumped to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It made him the first lead artist since Biggie to earn a posthumous #1. The track’s haunting honesty connected with an entire generation.

Juice WRLD – “Lucid Dreams” (Billboard 200 Album #1)
While “Lucid Dreams” peaked at #2, Juice WRLD’s album Legends Never Die debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 after his death in 2019. The title alone felt prophetic. His music continues to guide a generation through emotion and loss.

Whether they were legends in life or artists just getting started, these musicians reached #1 after their time on Earth had ended. Their art kept speaking, climbing charts, and touching hearts. That’s the power of music—it never truly leaves us.

Feid Drops Introspective New Single “ANDO XXIL” Featuring Tony Hawk in Nostalgic Video

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May 26, 2025

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Feid Drops Introspective New Single “ANDO XXIL” Featuring Tony Hawk in Nostalgic Video

Latin GRAMMY winner and GRAMMY-nominated artist, Feid presents his newest single, “ANDO XXIL.” Self-written and produced by Feid, the singer-songwriter and producer transports listeners into his current creative moment. The song is driven by its powerful bassline, similar to the sounds of 90s and 2000s rap that Feid grew up listening to and has molded him into the creative that he is today. By using hip-hop-inspired structures and raw language, Feid has created a portrait that showcases his ability to create atmospheres where classic and contemporary elements can coexist naturally, allowing vulnerability to lead at the forefront of its sound. “ANDO XXIL” is now available.

The single is accompanied by a music video filled with early 2000s aesthetics and featuring skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. Produced by Sunny Side Up Ideas and Stonefire, the video showcases how Feid has maintained his authenticity by jumping from clips of him and the iconic skateboarder playing video games and eating cereal, to hanging out with his crew in Italy. Throughout the video, Feid shares the screen with an icon while simultaneously enjoying his time abroad with his day one crew, staying lowkey and true to his roots.

“ANDO XXILL” serves as Feid’s own personal sounding board, as his lyrics are charged with introspection, layered with cultural references, and sprinkled with street slang. More than a song, the single serves as his own declaration of internal clarity and discipline. Lines like “No tengo mosa, tengo musa” and “Haciendo barras en el gym y en el estudio” reveal how his daily routine, his environment, and his artistic purpose are ingrained into his creative process.

Since the beginning of this year, Feid has dropped several hints on his next project, accompanied by coffee parties in Berlin, Lisboa, Vienna, Mílan, Madrid, and more. These intentionally intimate events reflect his deep connection with his fans and his ability to create unforgettable moments, where his fans can experience a first look at what’s to come from Feid. His most recent event in the artsy neighborhood of Wynwood in Miami, painted what was expected of this new era, hundreds of fans filling the space with many more waiting outside the venue, hoping for a peek at the artist and his music. “ANDO XXIL” is not the entrance to a new chapter, but the nucleus of Feid’s creative vision, he is building verse by verse: direct, authentic, and completely his own.

Feid continues to cement himself as a key figure in the global music industry. With over 28 billion streams, he is the ninth most-streamed Latin artist in Spotify history. He continues to bring his music to some of the biggest stages in the world, with confirmed performances for Governors Ball Festival in New York on June 7, T-Pain’s Wisconsin Fest on June 14, and the acclaimed Japanese Summer Sonic 2025 festival in Tokyo on August 17 of this year. His inclusion within the event lineup, sharing a space with some of the world’s most renowned figures, emphasizes the importance, impact, and relevance of Latin artists on the world’s most important and visible stages.

Quebec’s Eric Coquin Poirier Unveils the “Guitardion”—An Accordion-Guitar Mashup Masterpiece

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May 26, 2025

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Quebec’s Eric Coquin Poirier Unveils the “Guitardion”—An Accordion-Guitar Mashup Masterpiece

What do you get when you mix an accordion and a guitar? If you’re Quebec’s Eric Coquin Poirier, you invent the Guitardion—a genre-defying, one-man-band dream machine. It’s DIY music wizardry with a French Canadian twist.

Shub Named Spotify’s Indigenous Takeover Ambassador for May

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May 26, 2025

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Shub Named Spotify’s Indigenous Takeover Ambassador for May

Spotify’s Indigenous Takeover playlist is getting a powerful new voice this month: Shub, a proud member of the Six Nations of the Grand River and a groundbreaking force in Canada’s electronic music scene. As the May ambassador, Shub brings more than just beats—he brings vision, history, and serious momentum.

With over 36,000 monthly listeners and more than one million streams on his hit track “Indomitable”, Shub has long been one to watch. A former member of A Tribe Called Red, he has carved out a distinct sound through his signature Powwow-step style—a blend of traditional Indigenous rhythms and voices with modern electronic production. His music speaks to both heritage and innovation, making dancefloors move while honouring cultural roots.

This month’s Indigenous Takeover playlist features a collection of Shub’s handpicked tracks from other Indigenous artists helping shape Canada’s ever-evolving soundscape.

Shub’s spotlight in this campaign marks more than a personal milestone—it’s a celebration of Indigenous excellence in contemporary music. To explore the full playlist and feel the energy for yourself, visit Spotify’s Indigenous Takeover.

Jerry Cantrell Drops “I Want Blood” Video With Duff McKagan and Mike Bordin, Launches Tour

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May 26, 2025

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Jerry Cantrell Drops “I Want Blood” Video With Duff McKagan and Mike Bordin, Launches Tour

The title track from Jerry Cantrell’s recently released album, I Want Blood, comes to life in the newly unveiled video for the song – featuring a live performance from Cantrell with Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Faith No More’s Mike Bordin.

Director Bill Yukich shares: “‘I Want Blood’ explores our struggle against time – a force we can’t escape and the only thing we truly possess… until we don’t. Watching Jerry, Duff, and Bordin bring this song to life on set was unforgettable – raw, real, and absolutely legendary.”

The video arrives as tickets for a new round of U.S. tour dates are on-sale this morning at 10 a.m. local time. VIP and upgraded ticket bundles are also available via jerrycantrell.com/tour.

I Want Blood showcases the legendary guitarist and vocalist at his most raw and resolute, blending brooding melodies with searing guitar work and introspective lyricism. The album has received widespread acclaim ,with the Los Angeles Times praising its “heavy, nuanced songs,” while Kerrang! calling it a “thunderous solo album that you can file alongside his best work.” Revolver, in their cover story on the iconic musician, saying the collection “delivers weighty, slippery riff and the kind of memorable rock hooks he’s been creating since the earliest days of Alice in Chains.”

Jerry Cantrell UK & EU Tour Dates:

May 31 Padua, IT Hall
June 1 Milan, IT Magazzini Generali
June 4 Gdańsk, PL Gdańsk Shipyard
June 6 Berlin, DE Columbia Theater
June 7 Willingshausen, DE Rock Im Park
June 8 Nürburg, DE Rock Am Ring
June 10 Zagreb, HR Tvornica Kulture
June 12 Nickelsdorf, AT Nova Rock
June 13 Hradec Kálové, CZ Rock For People
June 15 Derby, UK Download Festival
June 17 London, UK O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 19 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
June 20 Dessel, BE Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22 Clisson, FR Hellfest
June 24 Paris, FR La Machine du Moulin Rouge
June 25 Nijmegen, NL Doornroosje
June 26 Hamburg, DE Gruenspan
June 28 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock

Tickets are available now at jerrycantrell.com/tour.

The album is available on CD, digitally, and in multiple 2LP vinyl variants: https://bio.to/JerryCantrell. A deluxe spoken-word edition featuring narration by Cantrell and contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato, Roy Mayorga, Gil Sharone, Rani Sharone, George Adrian, Vincent Jones, and Michael Rozon is also available both on vinyl and digital platforms.

Patriarchs in Black Unveil “The Call” Ahead of New Album Home Out August 15

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May 26, 2025

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Patriarchs in Black Unveil “The Call” Ahead of New Album Home Out August 15

Doom metallers Patriarchs in Black reveal “The Call,” the first single from the band’s highly anticipated fourth album, Home, set for international release on August 15th via Metalville.

Dan Lorenzo explains about “The Call”: “Last summer, I was driving in my car and a riff popped into my head. I got home and went upstairs to my loft and figured it out and quickly finished the rest of the music. Johnny Kelly recorded the drums, and I asked John JD Deservio from Black Label Society to play bass guitar.

“I had my own melody, but Karl Agell (COC Blind) told me to give him some time. He had lyrics and melody brewing. It took him a few months to send us the vocals, but the wait was worth it! We are very proud ‘The Call,’ our first single for the new album.”

Former Type O Negative / Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff-writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) founded Patriarchs in Black at the end of 2021. Their debut single “Demon of Regret” was released in January 2022, and the debut album Reach For The Scars was released in July 2022. Their second album, My Veneration, was released in October 2023, followed by Visioning in July 2024.

As with their previous releases, Dan and Johnny managed to secure some outstanding artists as guest musicians for their fourth long-player, Home.

Dan Lorenzo says about Home: “Did you ever see the movie Groundhog Day? Bill Murray is forced to live the same day over and over. How boring, right? I love pizza, but I don’t want to eat it every meal. With our new album, you will find our ‘usual’ doomy riffs, but we also took some chances. There’s acoustic guitars, violin, flute, and of course, lots of heavy riffs. Diversity – it keeps things interesting.

“I picked the title Home because as much as I love to travel, it’s always nice to come home.

“Johnny’s mom died last year. Some would say the Lord took her Home.

“Johnny and I recorded 17 new songs, but we couldn’t fit them all on this album.

“We are honored that some of the best vocalists and bassists worked with us to lend their talents. We hope you love Patriarchs in Black’s Home.”

Jorjiana Drops “Shark” With Rio Da Yung OG and Builds Toward Summer Takeover

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May 26, 2025

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Jorjiana Drops “Shark” With Rio Da Yung OG and Builds Toward Summer Takeover

Today Jorjiana teams up with Rio Da Yung OG on her newest single, “Shark.” Today’s addition joins a slew of other singles that showcase the rap star’s growth and solidifies her place in the rap scene.

From two “ILBB2” remixes – one featuring Babychiefdoit and the other with GloRilla, “Wok Sauce,” “Time” and “Elevator Spaghetti,” Jorjiana’s star power has been on full display in with performances of her “ILBB2” remixes alongside GloRilla and Babychiefdoit. Her reputation for delivering unforgettable moments is only growing stronger.

The rising artist has been making waves with her previous hits, including “Turn You Up” featuring 1900Rugrat, which has surpassed 1.6 million views. Meanwhile, “Elevator Spaghetti” continues to gain traction, amassing over 430K YouTube views and 1+ million audio streams.

With undeniable momentum and an ever-growing fan base, Jorjiana is gearing up to take things to the next level with the release of her highly anticipated debut project, set to drop this summer.

Jorjiana won’t allow anything to hold her back. Living out of her car and holding down three jobs to support her newborn baby, the Michigan City, IN native chose to pick up a microphone, take control of her destiny, and rap her way out. When her parents experienced a few hardships, she wound up in foster care at four-years-old. As a kid, she bounced around between family members and friends. However, she found solace and a semblance of stability in music. An older cousin introduced her to classic rap records by Jeezy, Tupac, and The Notorious B.I.G. She also listened to everyone from Paramore and Ashanti to Trippie Redd, XXXTENTACION, and G Herbo. Dropping out of high school, she shared music online at the urging of various friends. At the end of 2023, she welcomed her son into the world. At the time, she lived in an abandoned home owned by her dad as she juggled work to survive. Everything only pushed her to grind harder though as she ignited social media with freestyles such as “Law N Order and “Idk.

”Eventually, she reached critical mass with a headline-making On The Radar freestyle and performance of “ILBB2” followed by co-signs from the likes of No Jumper. Capping off 2024, she accelerated her momentum with “Turn You Up” [feat. 1900Rugrat]. Jorjiana kickstarted 2025 with “Elevator Spaghetti,” amassing millions of streams and a high-powered official Remix of “ILBB2” featuring none other than Glo-Rilla. In its wake, Billboard touted her among “15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025.” Jorjiana continues to prove anything is possible with a series of 2025 singles and her forthcoming debut project.