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21st century pop icons BTS announced plans of their highly-anticipated comeback with new music and tour for the spring of 2026 during a livestream on Weverse today. The announcement of the band's return sparked tremendous buzz around the world, igniting great excitement for the group's next chapter.

In a moment that fans around the world have been eagerly waiting for, all seven members of BTS appeared live together on the global superfan platform Weverse today-their first joint livestream since completing their mandatory military service. (continue)

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A living icon. A lyrical architect. A founding member of the most influential Hip Hop collective in history - Wu-Tang Clan. Raekwon The Chef has carved his name into the granite of rap's Mount Rushmore, and now, with his eighth solo album The Emperor's New Clothes, he reminds the world why he's permanently embedded in the elite tier of hip-hop royalty.

From Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., a street masterpiece that redefined mafioso rap, to his critically acclaimed catalog that spans decades, Raekwon has consistently elevated the artform. His voice is unmistakable. His storytelling - cinematic. His presence - untouchable. He's influenced generations, mentored titans, and remained a razor-sharp lyricist through every era of the game. (continue)

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Dust off your Walkman, dig out that denim jacket, and prepare for a neon-coloured nostalgia trip: Men Without Hats are back with a synth-pop banger that celebrates the decade that made them legends. Their new single, "I Love the '80s," lands June 26 with a hairsprayed wink and a shoulder-padded strut, and it's everything you'd expect from the band who gave us "The Safety Dance"-and more.

"I Love the '80s" is a riotous, melodic time machine powered by boom boxes, moonwalks, tube tops, and enough pop-culture references to make Stranger Things blush. "Everybody felt alive / Back in 1985," sings frontman Ivan Doroschuk, before commanding us to "Party like it's '82" and "Dance safely across the floor / Like we did in '84." If you were there, you'll get goosebumps. If you weren't, this is your crash course. (continue)

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Trevor Jackson shares the official music video for "Overpriced," from his critically acclaimed album, It's Complicated. Set between the walls of a dimly lit recording studio, flashes of late-night piano sessions, and a lively house party, the "Overpriced" visual offers an intimate look into the layered emotions behind the track. Trevor is joined by collaborator Lil Twist, who appears alongside him in both the studio and party scenes.

The track itself is a smooth, unfiltered meditation on love, lust, and longing, with Trevor openly questioning why the woman he wants is settling for less. "I'm just tryna buy you sh*t that's overpriced / And show you what it means to life," he sings on the hook, balancing vulnerability with bravado in a way that has become signature to his storytelling. (continue)

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Fast-rising singer, songwriter and producer Sawyer Utah has released
the official video for his recently released single "WHERE DO U GO?". The stunning visual was directed by Utah himself alongside his creative director Orchee Sorker.

Flashing between the neon lit streets of New York City and a vacant building in the remote desert that got repainted and reconstructed just days after shooting, the video serves as a chaotic visual representation of what it's like to catch feelings for someone. "WHERE DO U GO?" finds Utah wearing his heart on his sleeve with earnest lyrics that anyone who has ever had crush will relate to. (continue)

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Daniel Seavey expands his debut solo album Second Wind with new single "Eden". Originally previewed exclusively on vinyl editions of the album, the track expands the now 13-track project executive produced by chart-topping writer/producer Michael Pollack (Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber), pulling from Seavey's ultimate early-aughts pop-rock inspirations while exuding optimistic warmth, introspective lyrics and ultimate creative freedom.

"I wrote this song about falling for someone who feels almost too good to be true," explains Seavey. "Like they're light in human form, and you don't want to burden them with darkness you carry. It's about that ache you feel knowing they see something in you that you can't even see in yourself." (continue)

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Rod Wave has announced the return of his annual Birthday Bash - Rod Wave The Introduction To: The Redemption Experience. The one-night-only event takes place on August 29 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, bringing this transcendental live experience to fans both old and new.

"Every move I make is about elevating for the fans who've been with me. The Redemption Experience isn't just a show. It's a new level - and you'll feel that," says Rod Wave. (continue)

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Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone's new album American Heart has debuted top 10 in ten countries around the world, including top 5 in Germany, #2 in the U.S and Canada. and #1 in Australia and New Zealand. The album was released last week via Night Street Records/Warner Records and marks the young popstar's highest first week debut and the highest charting new album this week.

Additionally, Benson currently holds 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 with current single "Mystical Magical," the album's first single "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else" (which just hit #1 at HOT AC radio) and 2024's breakout "Beautiful Things." (continue)

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The Weeknd has made history once again, breaking the record for most shows by a male artist at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium with seven completely sold-out performances on his After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour.

The unprecedented seven-night run reaffirms The Weeknd's status as one of the most powerful live performers of his generation, continuing a streak of sold-out stadiums and record-breaking milestones around the world. (continue)

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21st century pop icons BTS is set to release their first-ever live album, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE, along with an accompanying digital code, 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL,' on July 18.

Launched in October 2021 via an online concert, 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE' evolved into a global spectacle that connected BTS with ARMY both in-person and virtually. The tour spanned a total of 12 shows across Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. It amassed over 4 million attendees/viewers total, across all formats including in-person concerts (LIVE PLAY) and virtual live stream (LIVE VIEWING). (continue)

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Syante just released her new single "Save Ourselves", which was inspired by the Los Angeles fires earlier this year. To celebrate we asked her to tell us about the track. Here is the story:

I wrote the first lines to Save Ourselves the morning after I woke up to an apocalyptic orange haze blanketing the sky over Los Angeles this January, during the wildfires. When I opened the front door, a sharp, pungent smell of burn hit me and it dramatically felt like climate change was right at my doorstep! That moment felt like a jolt-the kind where you realize climate change isn't something happening elsewhere, or to someone else. And yet, somehow, most of us were just... carrying on. (continue)

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Lorde has released her highly anticipated fourth studio album Virgin. Following a string of successful singles - "What Was That," "Man of the Year," and "Hammer" - which have been steadily climbing the charts and are nearing 200 million streams even before the album's release, the next step in Lorde's artistic evolution has arrived.

Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Lorde celebrated the release at Baby's All Right in New York on Sunday - giving fans a sneak preview of the record. (continue)

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After skyrocketing to the forefront of popular culture, GRAMMY-nominated breakout superstar Teddy Swims releases the final chapter of his record-breaking debut album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Complete Edition). Following a string of successes, he takes a much-deserved victory lap and delivers a definitive and dynamic 32-track vision without comparison, now featuring six new tracks.

Among the new material, he shines on the boundary-busting collaboration "All Gas, No Breaks" featuring BigXthaPlug. Since dropping last week, Vibe raved, "We swoon over the idea of a man being this direct about how in love he is. It's tender and sweet like prior drops." He set the stage for the (Complete Edition) with the anthemic and emotional single "God Went Crazy." which garnered acclaim from UPROXX who assured, "I could see this lovey-dovey ballad still making waves years down the line at weddings and such." Rounding out the six new songs, Swims includes a personal track about his unborn son, "Small Hands," featuring his partner Raiche. The (COMPLETE EDITION) is Swims at his most vulnerable, vibrant, and vital. (continue)

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23-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter Elliot James Reay releases his debut EP, All This to Say I Love You via Interscope / Island EMI. The swoon-worthy set leans into the UK artist's loving embrace of '50s and '60s music, infusing his classic rock 'n' roll with cinematic grandeur, modern flourishes, and a playful self-awareness.

With six songs that capture the irrepressible thrill and longing of young love, the EP comes with a romantically themed video for the previously unheard single, "Sweetness." (continue)

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Lecrae announces his hotly anticipated tenth studio album, Reconstruction, due this summer. Alongside the album announcement, Lecrae shares the lead single "Tell No Lie" featuring Reach Records signee Jackie Hill Perry - available to stream now on all digital platforms.

Speaking about the new single, Lecrae shares: "'Tell No Lie' is about cutting through the noise we live in every day: social media, AI, fake flexing, and the pressure to perform like everything's perfect. The truth is, most of us are just giraffes on ice skates doing our best not to fall. This song is both a mirror and a megaphone - it reflects the struggle, and it calls out the truth. Men lie, women lie, but God never lies. That's what me and Jackie Hill Perry wanted to bring to the surface." (continue)

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idk. collaborates with fellow hometown hero Cordae on his new single "Prince George." Sampling Bob Carson's 1971 classic "A Lonely Place," the pair float over the soulful backdrop with razor-sharp bars detailing their upbringing in PG County.

Speaking about the new single, .idk. shares, "Cordae and I go way back to the DMV days when his name was Entandre. It's been crazy to see how far we've come. This song was an effortless collaboration - and being from where we're from, the video being shot in Rome is a full-circle moment." (continue)

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Fast-rising singer, songwriter and producer Sawyer Utah has released his new single "WHERE DO U GO?". Oozing with 2010s pop nostalgia, the new track is for all the overthinkers out there.

"WHERE DO U GO?" starts off with a deceptively upbeat production before arriving at the chorus which begs the question where do our crushes go when they leave us? Written alongside Zhone (Troye Sivan) and Sophie Simmons (Leah Kate), the new single shows off an angstier side of Utah while still saying true to his own unique sound. (continue)

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Nelly, the St. Louis-bred hip-hop juggernaut celebrates the 25th anniversary of the June 27, 2000 release of his stone-classic debut album Country Grammar featuring the omnipresent radio hits "Country Grammar," "E.I.," "Ride wit Me."

Hailed upon release by Rolling Stone as "the best thing to come out of St. Louis since Redd Foxx," by NME as the "album of the year so far," and by People, who proclaimed that Nelly "marked his hometown of St. Louis as a major contender," Country Grammar debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 and soon vaulted to No. 1. In 2016, the RIAA certified the album Diamond, selling more than 10 million copies to date, a feat which placed Nelly among rock superstars like Led Zeppelin, the Doors and Bruce Springsteen. (continue)

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Fresh off the success of her viral freestyle "Yitty on Yo Tittys" multi-platinum, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Lizzo drops a surprise new rap mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, out now via Atlantic Records. The 13-track mixtape continues a fearless new chapter, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and artist, fusing sharp lyricism, humor, and hard-earned independence into a sound that feels both fresh and unmistakably Lizzo. It's a vibrant, no-holds-barred reintroduction that sets the tone for summer and solidifies Lizzo's place in hip-hop. Listen to My Face Hurts From Smiling here.

The project opens with the song "Crashout," in Lizzo's signature tone, with a bold delivery and undeniable confidence. Anchored by the line "They just mad 'cause I got motion like a roller coaster," the track is a reflection of her ability to shrug off the noise, blending confidence and wit with ease. Fun and unapologetic, it arrives just in time for summer with a chant-like hook "We outside, hoe" that's already making waves on social media and becoming a standout from the project. (continue)

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Lupe Fiasco's Samurai proved the veteran rapper's unparalleled ability to pen deeply conceptual rhymes without sacrificing soul. Produced in full by longtime collaborator Soundtrakk, the 8-song project earned widespread critical acclaim, with praise from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more for its cerebral lyricism and warm sonic palette.

Today (June 27th), to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Samurai, Lupe announces Samurai DX, an alternate version of the acclaimed album. The DX version of the album offers two new songs from the Samurai sessions, the Soundtrakk-produced "High Note" and "SOS," produced by Lupe himself, plus remixes to original album highlights "Samurai," "Palaces," and "Bigfoot" (now featuring a hook sung by singer-songwriter Troy Tyler). Originally intended for the Samurai tracklist, "SOS" and "High Note" were cut for sake of brevity, but Lupe and manager Chill Patton recognized their quality, keeping them in the vault until the time was right. In addition, the vinyl release of Samurai DX offers instrumental versions of all five newly-recorded songs. Samurai DX continues Lupe's exploration of the boundaries of hip-hop as an artform, as the legendary Chicago rapper seeks to prove that a rap album can be as exquisitely crafted and delicately designed as fine art. Expanding the story of what Lupe Fiasco calls one of his "most personal projects to date," Samurai DX arrives in digital and physical formats on August 22nd via 1st & 15th / Thirty Tigers. (continue)

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