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MGK Drops Nostalgic New Single “Cliché” With Video Directed By Sam Cahill

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MGK Drops Nostalgic New Single “Cliché” With Video Directed By Sam Cahill

Multi-platinum recording artist mgk returns today with “cliché“ an upbeat anthem which was written and produced alongside longtime collaborators and friends SlimXX, BazeXX and Nick Long. Earlier this week, mgk launched a pre-save for the song on his website where he teased the album title. “cliché” made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

Layered with emotion and cinematic sonics, the video directed by Sam Cahill, captures an irresistible carefree side of mgk. With inspiration emanating from the ‘90s and ‘00s, fans are taken on a nostalgic alternative journey, which was brough to life by famed choreographer Sean Bankhead (Usher/Tate McRae). “cliché” is poised to become an instant summer favorite.

Leading up to the release, mgk has been building anticipation with a series of reimagined covers, including the Goo Goo Dolls’ classic “Iris,” Juice WRLD’s “Empty Out Your Pockets,” and Green Day’s iconic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” Each rendition offered a glimpse into mgk’s evolving artistry and emotional depth. Adding to the excitement, mgk is set to headline the 30th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour, performing in Washington, DC, and Orlando, FL.

The renowned superstar eclipsed genre expectations by releasing the widely acclaimed album Tickets to My Downfall in 2020. The platinum album topped the Billboard 200 and became his first No. 1 effort. The album landed 18 tracks on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Platinum singles, “bloody valentine” and “my ex’s best friend,” both went No. 1 at Alternative. His follow-up album, mainstream sellout, became his second album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album”

Joe Jonas Releases Intimate Solo Album ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’ Featuring Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, And More

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Joe Jonas Releases Intimate Solo Album ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’ Featuring Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, And More

 Today, GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and global superstar Joe Jonas proudly presents his new solo album, Music For People Who Believe In Love, out now.

Music For People Who Believe In Love unfolds as Joe’s most personal, intimate, and heartfelt body of work to date. Among many album highlights and a standout list of collaborators and featured artists, the new track “Honey Blonde” instantly enchants with its lush instrumentation and breezy hook. Co-written by Joe alongside MUNA’s Josette Maskin, Tommy English, and Paris Carney and produced by English, “Honey Blonde” joins the record’s previously released fan favorite singles, “Heart By Heart,” “What This Could Be,” and “Work It Out.”

While creating the album, Joe teamed up with a handful of notable songwriters and producers, including Maskin and English, as well as Alexander 23, Lewis Capaldi, Feist, Dan Nigro, Justin Tranter, and Jason Evigan. Not to mention, he also invited a slew of artists across genres to bring their unique voices to the record as features, including Sierra Ferrell, Louane & Tiny Habits, Luisa Sonza, Franklin Jonas, and DOMi & JD Beck. See the full album tracklist below.

Leading up to the arrival of Music For People Who Believe In Love, Joe dropped the official music video for his latest track “Heart By Heart,” directed by Anthony Mandler [Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna]. He also shared very special VEVO live performances of “Heart By Heart” and “What This Could Be.” Earlier this week, he appeared on the Season 27 finale of NBC’s The Voice and delivered the television debut performance of “Heart By Heart”—watch HERE. He also stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show for a candid interview about the new project, opening up about this new phase of his artistry—watch HERE.

Meanwhile, Joe continued his series of pop-up performances across the U.S. following his Nashville and Dallas takeovers last week. On Monday, he delivered an intimate yet star-studded stripped-back acoustic performance with some very special guests at The Mint in Los Angeles. The legendary venue was buzzing as Joe and several of his close friends and collaborators, including Aly & AJ, Sierra Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, Josette Maskin, Justin Tranter, and James Alan, performed unreleased tracks alongside fan favorites and covers. Last night, he celebrated the album’s arrival with a release night show in Miami at ZeyZey.

In addition to his own solo project, Joe’s voice has continued to resound across culture. He notably joined forces with Latin GRAMMY Award-winning phenomenon Ela Taubert on “¿Cómo Pasó? Con Joe Jonas,” which exploded with over 32 million Spotify streams and 19 million YouTube views. They also delivered a seismic performance of the track at the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards. Plus, he teamed up with rising superstar Alex Warren on a duet version of his breakthrough smash “Burning Down,” which they recently performed live together at Warren’s Brooklyn show, as well as appeared on buzzing country phenomenon Ashley Cooke’s “All I Forgot.”

Joe Jonas is an international pop icon, songwriter and actor. Joe is the frontman of the multi-platinum group DNCE with Jack Lawless on drums and JinJoo on guitar. DNCE initially shook-up popular music and culture with the release of their RIAA quintuple-platinum certified single “Cake By The Ocean” back in 2016. The song permeated pop culture at large, becoming an unstoppable hit, crashing the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, and emerging as “one of the most-played songs of the year at Top 40 radio.” They also won “Best New Artist” at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. To date, the band has tallied 5 billion global streams and 3.5 million global album equivalents. 2022 marked their momentous return as they teamed up with Kygo for the unshakable and undeniable anthem “Dancing Feet.” With an inimitable and intoxicating hybrid of rock, pop, dance, and funk like no other, DNCE will make you move more than ever now. He is perhaps best known for the global pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers with his brothers Kevin and Nick Jonas. The Grammy-nominated band made an explosive return in 2019 with the surprise release of their critically acclaimed and widely successful single “Sucker” following a six-year hiatus and have garnered a bevy of awards and accolades. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Album was produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles “Waffle House” and “Wings.” In support of the album,, they kicked off “The Tour” with two sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Yankee Stadium. “The Tour” included stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band’s biggest and most extensive tour to date. During late 2024, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Alex Warren on a new rendition of his single “Burning Down,” as well as with Latin Grammy Award winner Ela Taubert for their joint single “¿Cómo Pasó? Con Joe Jonas.” Additionally, Joe released his solo music in 2024 with singles including “Work It Out” and “What This Could Be.” 2025 will mark a special year for Joe and the Jonas Brothers, as Joe gears up to release his solo album Music For People Who Believe In Love on May 23, as well as celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band with the release of their upcoming studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, out August 8. To kick off the year, Jonas Brothers recently released new singles “Slow Motion” with producer Marshmello and “Love Me To Heaven.”

MUSIC FOR PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN LOVE TRACKLIST:
“Woven” feat. DOMi & JD Beck
“Parachute”
“Work It Out”
“Only Love”
“Heart By Heart”
“Honey Blonde”
“My Own Best Friend”
“Velvet Sunshine” feat. Franklin Jonas
“Sip Your Wine” feat. Sierra Ferrell
“Hey Beautiful” feat. Louane & Tiny Habits
“What We Are” feat. Luisa Sonza
“You Got The Right”
“What This Could Be”
“Constellation”

 

The Greatest Duos In Music History

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The Greatest Duos In Music History

Two voices. Two visions. One unstoppable sound. Throughout music history, something magical has always happened when two minds collide in perfect harmony (or sometimes tension). From heart-melting ballads to genre-defining innovation, duos have given us some of the most unforgettable songs of all time.

Sure, solo stars steal headlines, and bands bring the noise—but duos? Duos bring chemistry. Here’s a salute to some of the greatest duos to ever share a mic, a studio, or a beautifully co-dependent tour van.

Simon & Garfunkel
The gold standard for folk harmony. Whether it’s “The Sound of Silence” or “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” their intricate blend of melody and melancholy defined a generation—and still gives goosebumps.

The Carpenters
Karen Carpenter’s voice? Timeless. Alongside her brother Richard, they created soft pop masterpieces that somehow sound like both heartbreak and home. “Close to You” remains a masterclass in restraint.

The Everly Brothers
Before Lennon & McCartney, there were Don & Phil. Their tight vocal harmonies laid the foundation for modern pop and country crossovers, and inspired everyone from the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel.

The White Stripes
Jack and Meg stripped rock down to its raw essentials: guitar, drums, and attitude. With tracks like “Seven Nation Army,” they proved a duo can make more noise than a full band.

Sonny and Cher
Glamorous, witty, and oddly perfect together—on stage, if not always in real life. “I Got You Babe” is pure ’60s pop perfection, and Cher’s legacy proves duos can launch solo legends.

The Righteous Brothers
The original “blue-eyed soul” duo. “Unchained Melody” and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” are so iconic, they’ve become shorthand for emotional, full-throttle romance in pop music.

OutKast
André 3000 and Big Boi didn’t just dominate hip-hop—they redefined it. Southern rap met funk, psychedelia, and space opera, and somehow it worked. “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson” still hit like day one.

Hall and Oates
Pop, soul, rock—they blended it all. With hits like “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” and “You Make My Dreams,” they became the most successful duo in music history. And their mustaches weren’t bad either.

Ike and Tina Turner
Yes, their story is complicated. But musically? Unstoppable. “Proud Mary” remains one of the greatest reimaginings of a rock song ever. Tina’s stage presence redefined frontwoman energy forever.

The Black Keys
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney took garage rock, dipped it in blues, and cranked it to 11. With gritty, riff-driven hits like “Lonely Boy,” they made raw sound mainstream again.

Daft Punk
Robot masks. Human grooves. Daft Punk turned electronic music into an emotional experience. “Get Lucky” was just the peak of a career filled with genre-defining club anthems.

Sam and Dave
The sound of soul itself. With tracks like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” their blend of gospel energy and Southern grit made them legends on Stax Records—and dance floors forever.

Eric B. & Rakim
Pioneers. Innovators. Gods of flow. Rakim changed rap lyricism forever, and Eric B.’s production laid the golden-age blueprint. “Paid in Full” is more than a song—it’s a movement.

Pet Shop Boys
Dry wit meets lush synth-pop. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe turned deadpan vocals and danceable beats into an art form. “West End Girls” is still cooler than most new wave ever was.

Richard and Linda Thompson
Folk’s greatest heartbreakers. Their chemistry—both musical and emotional—resulted in some of the genre’s most searing, haunting records. Shoot Out the Lights is required listening.

Steely Dan
Jazz-rock perfectionists with biting lyrics and pristine production. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker made albums that sound like they were recorded in a dimension where nothing goes out of tune.

Tears for Fears
Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith made cerebral pop catchy and cathartic. From “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” to “Mad World,” their songs still sound like therapy sessions set to synths.

Captain & Tennille
They gave us “Love Will Keep Us Together”—and somehow made that sentiment feel both cheesy and true. The duo embodied ‘70s sunshine pop with a soft-rock heart.

Eurythmics
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart mixed icy synths with red-hot soul. “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is still one of the most instantly recognizable tracks in music history.

Jan and Dean
Before the Beach Boys ruled the waves, Jan and Dean were the surf-pop pioneers. With “Dead Man’s Curve” and “Surf City,” they soundtracked the California dream.

Savage Garden
Late ’90s radio royalty. With their soaring pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones delivered hits like “Truly Madly Deeply” that still feel deeply personal today.

Indigo Girls
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are folk-rock soulmates. Their harmonies are unmatched, their activism unapologetic, and their connection with fans deeply personal. “Closer to Fine” still hits home.

Two artists, one vision, and a world of unforgettable music. And if this proves anything, it’s that sometimes, it does take two.

Alex Warren Drops “Bloodline” Featuring Jelly Roll Following Viral Stagecoach Debut

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Alex Warren Drops “Bloodline” Featuring Jelly Roll Following Viral Stagecoach Debut

Today, singer-songwriter Alex Warren releases his highly anticipated single “Bloodline (with Jelly Roll).” Warren’s vocal prowess is on full display, flawlessly meshing with Jelly Roll’s singing against a stomping beat. Warren and Jelly Roll debuted the previously unreleased song last month in front of 80,000 people as a surprise during Jelly Roll’s Stagecoach set. Fans have been eagerly awaiting its release ever since.

On the single Alex Warren shares, “Bloodline is a record about overcoming generational trauma… it’s a reminder that where you came from and the way you were raised doesn’t define who you are today.”

“Bloodline” follows Warren’s earth-shattering hit,“Ordinary,” released in February to rave reviews, counting over half a billion streams to date, and topping the charts. The smash hit has spent three weeks #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and three weeks as #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart. “Ordinary” was not only Warren’s first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it  also made him the first solo artist to have a top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2025.

“Ordinary” has also spent nine consecutive weeks at No.1 on the UK chart. This marks the longest running No.1 in the UK by a US male solo act in more than 60 years. Alex has been the cover of Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits for the last month and he’s currently holding strong at the #1 spot on the playlist. “Ordinary” also continues to rise inside the top 10 at Top 40 radio. He now tallies over 1.4 billion career streams to date.

Recently, Warren made his late night debut with a performance of “Ordinary” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – watch here. He also performed the song with Ed Sheeran at a local bar around Coachella – see his Instagram post HERE.

Warren is currently embarking on his sold-out headlining, Cheaper Than Therapy Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America. He just wrapped the UK leg where “Ordinary” is the #1 record in the territory for its 8th consecutive week this week. The shows continue tonight in Minneapolis at Uptown Theatre. He also recently announced an extension of tour dates to additional cities throughout the US.

Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025’s breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over 1.4B total career streams and over 41M monthly listeners on Spotify, his hit single “Ordinary,” released in February, is taking over the world.  With over 500 million streams and counting, the song currently sits at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart and is continuing to rise on the chart at Top 40 Radio, sitting inside the top 10 this week. The track has also just reached its 8th consecutive week at #1 on the UK songs chart and continuing to hold strong. “Ordinary” is also #1 on Spotify’s US Top 50 chart and continues to hold the #1 spot on Today’s Top Hits for the last several weeks. Alex has delivered soul bearing performances of the track making his late night television debut on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ performing an acoustic rendition with Ed Sheeran in an underplay at Coachella and joining Jelly Roll during Stagecoach.

Adding to his accolades, Alex was named Billboard’s January Chartbreaker with his track “Burning Down” with Joe Jonas joining for a reimagined version. The single marked Alex’s first time breaking onto the Billboard Hot 100 and has now amassed over 185 million streams and reached  #1 on the global charts in 8 countries. He follows his record-breaking success with live shows as he is currently embarking on his sold out, headlining Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America.

In 2024, Warren released his acclaimed full-length debut album, You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1), which instantly skyrocketed onto charts around the world. The album is further highlighted by Warren’s global success with another standout track, “Carry You Home,” which has garnered nearly half a billion streams worldwide. Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans with these deeply personal singles. He was named to People Magazine’s list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark”, Sirius XM’s Artist Accelerator Program, and was named one of 2025’s artists to watch by both Tidal and Amazon Music. Most recently he was named an iHeart Radio “On The Verge” artist.

Award-winning, GRAMMY nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart for the first time with his acclaimed 2024 album, Beautifully Broken—which also earned the highest critical praise of his career so far from Rolling Stone,Billboard, Associated Press, NPR, and more. The release concluded his most successful year yet and followed his sold out Beautifully Broken Tour in arenas nationwide.

Just a year earlier, Jelly debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) – earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, “I Am Not Okay” nominated for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards and a win for Best New Country and Pop artist wins, Jelly is one of three artists alongside Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023 and the first to do it with his first three singles. He has earned five consecutive #1s to date at Country radio and is “one of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times). A 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Jelly continues to break boundaries. His #1 hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. Most recently, “Save Me” earned Jelly his first ACM win for Music Event of the year, released his new album Beautifully Broken on October 11 and launched his Beautifully Broken Tour on August 27th following his seven consecutive #1 singles: “I Am Not Okay,” “Chevrolet” – Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll, “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor,” “Son of A Sinner” & “Dead Man Walking.”

Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly continues to resonate with fans on a global scale while racking up numerous milestones – from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, “Save Me” – the most watched music documentary on the platform – to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the US. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

ALEX WARREN – CHEAPER THAN THERAPY TOUR DATES:
Friday, May 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 24 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre
Tuesday, May 27 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Wednesday, May 28– Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center (SOLD OUT)
Friday, May 30 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 31 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, June 1 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, June 4 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Thursday, June 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Nova
Friday, June 6 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Saturday, June 7 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Tuesday, June 10 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
Saturday, Aug 9 – San Diego, CA – Frontwave Arena
Thursday, Aug 14 – Honolulu, HI – Waikiki Shell
Monday, Aug 18 – Auckland, NZ – The Civic
Tuesday, Aug 19 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Town Hall
Thursday, Aug 21- Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
Friday, Aug 22 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
Saturday, Aug 23 – Brisbane, QLD – Riverstage
Monday, Aug 25 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena
Tuesday, Aug 26 – Adelaide, AUS – Adelaide Entrtainment Center
Thursday, Aug 28 – Perth, WA – Perth HPC
Tuesday, Sep 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Thursday, Sep 25 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Tuesday, Sep 30 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wednesday, Oct 01 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Friday, Oct 03 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery
Saturday, Oct 04 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sunday, Oct 05 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena
Wednesday, Oct 08 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Friday, Oct 10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Saturday, Oct 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
Sunday, Oct 12 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
Tuesday Oct 14 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Wednesday, Oct 15  – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

Benson Boone Shares Emotional New Ballad “Momma Song” Ahead Of ‘American Heart’ Album Release

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Benson Boone Shares Emotional New Ballad “Momma Song” Ahead Of ‘American Heart’ Album Release

Today, Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone shares his heartfelt new ballad, “Momma Song.” The track serves as the next taste of his highly anticipated new album American Heart, arriving June 20.

Dedicated to his mother, “Momma Song” sees Boone lean into the vulnerable side of his songwriting. “Take me down your old street, tell me your memories of when you were young and when you fell in love.”

The track arrives on the heels of recent anthem “Mystical Magical.” Benson first debuted the song last month at Coachella, where he also brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for an acclaimed, viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

He first introduced American Heart with “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” his first release of the year. The track is currently climbing the radio charts, sitting in the top 10 at Top 40 and Hot AC radio. It followed his show-stopping performance of smash hit “Beautiful Things” at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February, where he was nominated for Best New Artist. Earlier this month, he lit up the Saturday Night Live stage, where he made his debut as musical guest performing  “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else” and “Mystical Magical.” Up next, Boone will hit the stage at the American Music Awards, performing “Mystical Magical” live this Monday, May 26 on CBS.

“Beautiful Things” was the #1 most streamed song in the world last year, earning Boone the IFPI Global Single Award for 2024.. Certified 5x Platinum, the chart-conquering track has now surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and over 4 billion total streams since its release last year. Featured on his acclaimed, Platinum certified debut album Fireworks & Rollerblades, the viral smash logged an impressive 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, hit #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio, and vaulted to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned Boone two Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, the BMI Champion Award, and multiple global accolades.

Boone is on track for a record year of touring in 2025. His American Heart North American arena tour—which includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, among others—sold out instantly. Last year, he opened for Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour in London at Wembley stadium, following a performance with Lana Del Rey at Hangout Festival in May, in addition to embarking on his own fully sold-out Fireworks & Rollerblades Tour, playing shows across the globe.

With the upcoming release of American Heart, performances at landmark festivals across the globe, and a highly-anticipated arena tour on the horizon, Boone is on track for another chart-topping, boundary-breaking year ahead.

BENSON BOONE 2025 TOUR DATES:

May 24 — Napa, CA — BottleRock Music Festival
Jun 5 — Canandaigua, NY — CMAC
Jun 6 — New York, NY — The Governors Ball Music Festival
Jul 3 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest
Jul 5 — Québec City, Canada — FEQ Festival
Jul 10 — Algés, Portugal — Nos Alive Festival
Jul 11 — Madrid, Spain — Mad Cool Festival
Jul 13 — Berlin, Germany — Lollapalooza Berlin
Jul 15 — Montreux, Switzerland — Montreux Jazz Festival
Jul 16 — Monaco, France — Monte-Carlo Summer Festival
Jul 18 — Paris, France — Lollapalooza Paris
Aug 22 — St. Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center
Aug 23 — Chicago, IL — United Center
Aug 25 — Columbus, OH — Nationwide Arena
Aug 26 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena
Aug 27 — Detroit, MI — Little Caesars Arena
Aug 29 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
Aug 30 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre
Sep 2 — Boston, MA — TD Garden
Sep 3 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Sep 5 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
Sep 6 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
Sep 7 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
Sep 9 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
Sep 10 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Sep 11 — Louisville, KY — Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
Sep 13 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena
Sep 14 — Miami, FL — Kaseya Center
Sep 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
Sep 18 — Houston, TX — Toyota Center
Sep 19 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Sep 20 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
Sep 22 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
Sep 24 — Glendale, AZ — Desert Diamond Arena
Sep 26 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena
Sep 27 — San Diego, CA — Pechanga Arena San Diego
Sep 30 — Los Angeles, CA — Crypto.com Arena
Oct 3 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
Oct 4 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
Oct 5 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
Oct 8 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Oct 9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Oct 11 — Salt Lake City, UT — Delta Center
Dec 4 — Abu Dhabi, UAE — Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Share First-Ever Official Video For “The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth”

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Share First-Ever Official Video For “The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth”

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are continuing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their landmark self-titled debut with today’s premiere of the album’s first-ever official music video, “The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth,” co-directed by award winning filmmaker David M. Helman (IDLES, Vince Staples, American Football) and Daniel Henry (Julien Baker, Foster the People, Kurt Vile). Given carte blanche by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah founder and frontman Alec Ounsworth, the clip is a “celebration for the incompatible and the base models of all things, human and machine” says Helman, represented by a local hero who is a strip mall computer repairman (played by Eric Rahill). The protagonist gets glimpses into the customers’ lives while he tries to fill his own life with beautiful moments.

“I feel like there is a duality between the new and the old in the song – New York and West Virginia,” says Helman, who collaborated with Ounsworth on his 2014 album Only Run. He adds, “Electronics felt like real-world portals to jump seamlessly through time, to tap into virtual memories in a narrative way.”

Helman brought on co-director Daniel Henry, a fellow enthusiast for detail. Henry reflects, “Once we knew we were planning on swirling the digital lives of the customers on screen, we both took it as a personal challenge to fill this video to the brim with references from growing up on the internet.”

While most music videos are meant to add imagery to a song, this clip flips the script and has the track act as more of a soundtrack to the visuals. The key to making this concept successful had everything to do with the creative liberty Ounsworth gave to the directors.

“It’s not often an artist or project lets us run wild with the concept and inject it with all our favorite things – Alec rules,” says Helman.

“Twenty years ago, I stubbornly refused many music industry tools, one of which was music videos,” says Ounsworth. “My reasoning was that the listeners should be able to create their own visual accompaniment to the songs rather than have something ostensibly pushed upon them. The result was that no official video was ever made for the first album.

“I have since softened my stance on this after having considered the possibility that a music video might instead be thought of as a collaboration between artists (musician and director) who have mutual respect for one another’s work. In other words, I am happy to now let go and allow David Helman (whose work I sincerely admire) to put his and Daniel’s own interpretive stamp on ‘The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth.'”

Why Rock Legends in Their 80s Keep Touring—and 10 Who’ll Never Quit

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Why Rock Legends in Their 80s Keep Touring—and 10 Who’ll Never Quit

Touring into your 80s used to be unheard of—unless you were a symphony conductor or a jazz legend in a smoky club. But today’s road warriors? They’re the bands that once ruled TRL, topped rock radio in the 2000s, and filled stadiums before social media was a thing. And they’re not even close to slowing down.

These groups may have started in the CD era, but they’ve proven they’ve got staying power—and fans who’ll follow them into the next century. If the Rolling Stones can do it, why not them?

Here are 10 bands that (I’m predicting) will still be touring well into their 80s—and why they absolutely shouldn’t stop.

U2
They’re already deep into their Vegas residency and still swinging from digital stages like it’s 1987. Bono’s voice is intact, The Edge is timeless, and the live shows remain as bombastic as ever. These guys are already on a mythical tier—and the demand never dies.

Coldplay
They said they’d stop making new albums in 2025—but they never said they’d stop touring. Coldplay has built a reputation for euphoric, immersive concerts that feel like spiritual awakenings. Chris Martin could be 85 and still leading an arena in synchronized LED wristband joy.

Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl is rock’s most beloved everyman, and the Foos are built for the long haul. They tour like it’s oxygen. As long as people need cathartic, guitar-driven joy and emotional singalongs, the Foo Fighters will deliver.

Green Day
They’ve survived punk purists, pop radio, Broadway, and multiple political eras—and somehow still feel like the cool kids at school. Billie Joe Armstrong doesn’t age, and the band still plays like they have something to prove. At 80, they’ll still be shouting “Hey-oh!”

Pearl Jam
The anti-rock stars who became legends. Eddie Vedder is still a force onstage, and Pearl Jam fans are as loyal as they come. Their shows feel more like communal rituals than concerts—and that’s not going away with age.

Indigo Girls
Yeah, they might not be rock, but trust me, they’re rockstars. Some harmonies get softer with time—but not these. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been blending voices and breaking hearts since the ’80s, and they’ve only gotten bolder with age. Their live shows are intimate, powerful, and communal—more like folk revival gatherings than concerts. With a fanbase that shows up rain or shine and lyrics that still cut to the core, the Indigo Girls will be touring into their 80s not out of obligation, but because they mean it. And honestly, we still need them.

Dave Matthews Band
More jam band than alt-rock these days, DMB has built a live legacy that rivals the Dead. They never stop touring. They don’t have to. Their fanbase is intergenerational, loyal, and totally down for a three-hour set well into the 2050s.

Counting Crows
Adam Duritz still brings the same soul, sadness, and storytelling he did in the ’90s, and the band has aged gracefully into one of rock’s most consistently beloved live acts. You’ll still be singing “Mr. Jones” with thousands of people 20 years from now.

My Morning Jacket
They’ve got the long hair, the guitar theatrics, and a fanbase that treats their shows like holy pilgrimages. Jim James has the kind of voice that doesn’t wear out—it expands. They’ll be a festival staple for decades to come.

The Killers
Brandon Flowers was born to be a showman, and their Springsteen-meets-Vegas energy means they’ve got the DNA to age into arena icons. If you’ve ever seen them live, you know—they’re going to be doing this well into their “Somebody Told Me (I’m 83)” era.

These bands are still lifelines. Their music has grown up with their fans, evolved with the times, and earned its place in the long-haul touring hall of fame. They’ve got stories to tell, anthems to revive, and crowds that will never stop singing along.

So let them play. Into their 70s, 80s, and beyond. Because the road still calls—and they’ve still got something to say.

Cassette Classics: 20 of the Best Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s

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Cassette Classics: 20 of the Best Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s

Before Spotify playlists and digital crates, there were soundtracks—honest-to-goodness, needle-drop-packed, emotion-drenched soundtracks. And in the 1980s, Hollywood didn’t just serve up iconic films—it delivered music moments that became legendary in their own right. These 20 soundtracks didn’t just support the story—they were the story. And decades later, they’re still stuck in our heads… in the best way.

Here are 20 of the best 1980s movie soundtracks that still rock, roll, dance, and break your heart—all in alphabetical order, just like your record shelf.

Batman (1989)
Prince wrote an entire album for Gotham—and it’s every bit as weird, bold, and brilliant as you’d expect. From “Batdance” to “Partyman,” it’s the funkiest soundtrack to ever accompany a vigilante in a cape.

Beaches (1988)
If Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” doesn’t break you just a little inside, are you even human? Beaches gave us one of the most iconic tearjerker ballads ever—and a soundtrack full of heart.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
One word: “Axel F.” That synth line defined a decade. Throw in The Pointer Sisters’ “Neutron Dance” and Glenn Frey’s “The Heat Is On,” and this soundtrack moves like a neon-lit sports car.

Chariots of Fire (1981)
Vangelis’s synthesizer score made running on a beach feel like a spiritual experience. One of the most iconic and uplifting instrumentals in movie history—and still a motivational go-to.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Nobody puts this soundtrack in a corner. With “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes,” it’s romance, rebellion, and ‘60s nostalgia wrapped in ’80s power ballad glory.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
John Williams strikes again with one of the most magical scores ever composed. The music soars like a bike over the moon—and yes, it’ll still make you cry.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
No official soundtrack? No problem. Yello’s “Oh Yeah,” The Dream Academy’s “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want”—this movie is a mixtape of cool, curated rebellion.

Flashdance (1983)
What a feeling, indeed. Irene Cara’s title track won an Oscar, and the rest of the soundtrack powered dance studios and aerobics classes for the rest of the decade.

Footloose (1984)
Six chart-topping singles. Kevin Bacon’s righteous anger. Kenny Loggins’ title track “Footloose” and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man),” Deniece Williams’ “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero,” Shalamar’s “Dancing in the Sheets,” and Mike Reno & Ann Wilson’s “Almost Paradise”—this soundtrack didn’t just power a movie, it was the Billboard Hot 100. It’s the very sound of small-town rebellion and radio-ready joy.

The Breakfast Club (1985)
Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” is the anthem of teen movie history. A one-song crown jewel—but what a song.

The Big Chill (1983)
Motown meets existential crisis. Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin—this soundtrack introduced a new generation to old soul, and it still grooves. The argument for starting the classic rock era never still popular today starts here.

Labyrinth (1986)
David Bowie didn’t just star in Labyrinth, he scored it—literally. “As the World Falls Down” and “Magic Dance” are haunting, weird, and wonderful Bowie at his most theatrical.

The Lost Boys (1987)
Gothic glam meets vampire chic. INXS, Echo & the Bunnymen, and the unforgettable “Cry Little Sister”—this soundtrack is pure dark-wave gold.

Purple Rain (1984)
Yes, it’s a great soundtrack, but more than that, it’s one of the greatest albums of all time. Prince delivered a cinematic and musical masterpiece with “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and the title track.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
John Williams, again. That swashbuckling theme is instant adventure fuel, and the score’s energy carries every whip crack and cliffhanger with style.

Rocky IV (1985)
If training montages had a holy grail, this is it. Survivor’s “Burning Heart,” James Brown’s “Living in America,” and Vince DiCola’s synth-drenched score punch harder than Drago.

Stand by Me (1986)
Ben E. King’s title track sets the tone for a coming-of-age film drenched in nostalgia. The rest of the soundtrack is all golden oldies—and it still glows.

Top Gun (1986)
“Danger Zone,” “Take My Breath Away,” and enough testosterone-laced jet fuel to power a fleet. Top Gun is one of the most over-the-top—and perfectly over-produced—soundtracks of the decade.

The Untouchables (1987)
Ennio Morricone’s score is icy, elegant, and gripping. More than a soundtrack—it’s a character in the film. Sweeping, sinister, and unforgettable.

Who’s That Girl (1987)
Madonna not only starred—she sang. The title track was a hit, and the rest of the album is peak late-’80s Madonna energy: playful, stylish, and oh-so danceable.

The albums, they scored our memories, shaped our taste, and still make us feel something the second they play. Whether you’re dancing in the dark or driving with the windows down, these 20 albums remind us that music and movies—especially in the ’80s—were a perfect match.

The 15 Totally Rad And Iconic ’80s Movies That Hold Up Beautifully Today

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The 15 Totally Rad And Iconic ’80s Movies That Hold Up Beautifully Today

Some movies from the ’80s are best left in the past, buried under VHS fuzz and questionable fashion choices. But others? They’re like the best mixtape you ever made—full of heart, unforgettable characters, and timeless magic. These 15 films not only defined a generation but still hit home decades later. Whether you’re watching for the first time or the 500th, these classics hold up… and we’re not embarrassed to say so.

Back to the Future (1985)
Still the gold standard for time-travel movies. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd’s chemistry is electric, and the DeLorean? Forever cool. The jokes land, the pacing is tight, and the 1955/1985 dual timeline holds up beautifully. Admit it: you still quote “Great Scott!” and wish you had a hoverboard.

The Breakfast Club (1985)
Five teens in detention defined an entire decade’s worth of angst. John Hughes gave us archetypes who turned out to be far more than labels. The dialogue still cuts deep, and the ending freeze-frame? Chills. It’s emotional honesty without the melodrama—raw, funny, and real.

Die Hard (1988)
Yes, it’s a Christmas movie. But also one of the best action flicks of all time. Bruce Willis’s everyman hero is endlessly rewatchable, and Alan Rickman’s Hans Gruber is still one of cinema’s most charismatic villains. Explosions, banter, and air vents never go out of style.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Even with modern CGI, E.T. remains one of the most emotional, human stories about connection and childhood wonder. It’s Spielberg magic at its finest. That bike ride across the moon? Still jaw-dropping. And if you don’t tear up when E.T. says “I’ll be right here,” check your heart.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
The fourth wall was broken—and so were the rules of high school movies. Ferris is still the ultimate teen rebel, and Chicago never looked cooler. The parade scene? Iconic. It’s one of those films that reminds you life really is about stopping to look around every once in a while.

The Goonies (1985)
Adventure. Booby traps. Pirate treasure. And a group of kids who felt like your best friends. The Goonies is pure childhood wish-fulfillment—and it still delivers. From “Hey you guys!” to “Goonies never say die,” it’s endlessly quotable, endlessly lovable, and never grows old.

Heathers (1989)
Sharp, dark, and decades ahead of its time. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater smolder with teen nihilism, and the dialogue is savage brilliance. It’s Mean Girls before Mean Girls—only darker, funnier, and way more explosive. A cult classic that earned its stripes.

The Karate Kid (1984)
Underdog story perfection. Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita created one of film’s most heartfelt mentor-student bonds. The training montage, the crane kick, the “wax on, wax off”—it’s all iconic. And thanks to Cobra Kai, this story feels fresher than ever.

Labyrinth (1986)
David Bowie. Puppets. Fantasy weirdness. And did we mention David Bowie? Jim Henson’s surreal fairy tale has aged into full cult glory. It’s a little spooky, a little sweet, and completely unforgettable. You’ll get lost in it all over again.

The Princess Bride (1987)
Is it a comedy? A fantasy? A romance? Yes. It’s all of those, and it’s perfect. From “Inconceivable!” to “As you wish,” the one-liners still land and the heart still swells. The pacing, the tone, the charm—it’s the rare family movie that only gets better with age.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Indiana Jones is still the ultimate action hero—gritty, flawed, and charming as hell. Spielberg and Lucas built a perfect pulp-adventure throwback, and the practical effects still thrill. From that giant boulder to the face-melting finale, it’s old-school filmmaking at its finest.

Stand by Me (1986)
A coming-of-age story that dares to be honest about death, friendship, and growing up. Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella is deeply nostalgic without being saccharine. The performances still resonate—and the journey down the tracks still hits home.

The Terminator (1984)
James Cameron’s lean, mean sci-fi thriller still packs a punch. The effects may be retro, but the story—tech anxiety, fate, survival—is eerily relevant. Arnold’s “I’ll be back” is cinema history, and the whole thing still feels dangerous and unstoppable.

Tootsie (1982)
Dustin Hoffman’s gender-bending performance is funny, smart, and surprisingly progressive. It’s a screwball comedy with something to say about sexism and identity—and it does it all with charm. Great script, great cast, and still timely.

When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Rom-coms still chase the standard this movie set. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are pitch-perfect as friends-turned-lovers, and Nora Ephron’s script never misses. The chemistry, the humor, the deli scene—it all works. It’s romantic comedy gold, with heart and wit to spare.

Some ’80s films feel like museum pieces. These? They’re mixtapes for your soul. Rewind, press play, and let them remind you why you fell in love with movies in the first place.

Spotify Unveils 2025 Songs Of Summer Predictions Featuring Lady Gaga, Drake, Bad Bunny, And More

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Spotify Unveils 2025 Songs Of Summer Predictions Featuring Lady Gaga, Drake, Bad Bunny, And More

t’s officially summer on Spotify and, once again, their team of best-in-class global music editors is revealing Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 predictions for the Northern Hemisphere.

With a proven track record of predicting the summer’s biggest songs, Spotify’s editorial team blends cultural expertise, editorial instinct, and streaming data to curate our annual Songs of Summer list—cementing Spotify as the ultimate destination for summer listening.

This summer’s hottest tracks capture many musical movements across regions and styles, and the 30 initial picks from our editors represent a little bit of everything.

2025 GLOBAL SONGS OF SUMMER PREDICTIONS

Listed alphabetically by artist first name 

The biggest trends shaping this year’s Songs of Summer

As these hits promise to heat up the summer, our editors are seeing a number of trends unfold, including:

Their editors will be watching (and listening) all summer long as new music drops, unexpected hits take off, and the listening landscape evolves—so, be on the lookout for updates to our list here and across Spotify News social channels.

Listen to all the editors’ picks in the 2025 Songs of Summer playlist:

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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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