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Future extends his historic MIXTAPE PLUTO album with the release of his latest official music video for standout song "LOST MY DOG." The black-and-white feature, directed by collaborator Henri Alexander Levy, depicts a reflective and emotive Future as he laments the loss of a close friend to a drug overdose. He processes his grief while putting his full emotions into the performance, matching among the most heartfelt lyrics in his catalogue.

As the song's subject matter speaks on a critical issue that has not only affected Future personally, but also many communities far and wide, today he is announcing that he is highlighting the initiatives and educational programs available to communities across the United States from D.A.R.E. America with a donation via his Freewishes Foundation (freewishes.org). Epic Records will also be making a donation to the cause. (continue)

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The Bay Area's iconic indie music fest - Noise Pop Festival - has just unveiled the Phase 3 lineup marking its most star-studded billing in recent memory, with rock legends St. Vincent and Ben Gibbard as well as critically-acclaimed MC Earl Sweatshirt topping the bill.

These acts join the ranks of Soccer Mommy, American Football, Danny Brown, DIIV, The American Analog Set, Lunkum, Mercury Rev, Cymande, and more who are set to perform in the Bay Area on February 28-March 2. (continue)

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j-hope of 21st century pop icons BTS took the stage to open Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes at La Defense Arena in Paris, France, on January 23 (local time). The charity event was led by France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, who made a special request for j-hope to open the event this year.

The arena was filled with a sea of purple ARMY BOMB (BTS official light stick) as the crowd chanted j-hope's name even before the performance began. As soon as he stepped onto the stage and greeted the crowd with a "What's up, Paris," he was met with explosive cheers, kicking off the performance with high energy. (continue)

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GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum artist, songwriter, and producer Mike Posner greets the new year with "Is It Just Me," out now via Arista Records. The habit-forming indie-pop bop happily reminds us that love is a helluva drug. "Is It Just Me" will appear on Posner's new album, The Beginning, due out February 21.

"Is It Just Me" finds Mike with his head proudly in the clouds, his voice soft and warm over a driving beat that begs us to snap, dance, and clap along: "Every time I'm next to you, I see pink and royal blue / Every time I've got you close, I feel like I took a dose." He sings to a love interest who's turned his world upside down in the best way imaginable. In a candid Instagram post this month, Mike spoke on overcoming a fear of intimacy to find himself gleefully coupled up now. (continue)

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FKA twigs releases her third studio album EUSEXUA via Atlantic Records/Young Recordings. Alongside the album's arrival, she shares the Jordan Hemingway-directed music video for album highlight "Striptease," which she teased this past weekend when she hosted a rave at Brooklyn's Market Hotel. Ahead of the album's release, twigs shared the singles "Drums of Death," "Perfect Stranger," and the album's title track, the last of which was celebrated as one of the best songs of 2024 by The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, The Ringer, Stereogum and more.

The album's title is a word of twigs' own making, which she defined as the "moment before an orgasm: pure nothingness but also pure focus in a state of eusexua. That's kind of the way I want to live my life right now" in her April 2024 cover story for British Vogue. A "love letter to how dance music makes [her] feel," EUSEXUA was executive produced by twigs herself alongside longtime collaborator Koreless and features additional production from Dylan Brady, Eartheater, Ethan P Flynn, G-Dragon, Jeff Bhasker and Nicolas Jaar, among others. (continue)

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BRIT-nominated South London singer/songwriter Lola Young has hit the number 1 spot with her smash hit single, "Messy." This momentous event closely follows Lola's debut U.S. TV appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she performed "Messy" and joined Jimmy on the couch for an interview. Lola also appeared on ABC News Live this past week to discuss her breakout year and what is to come in 2025.

"Messy" is currently the highest charting single from any British artist globally and becomes the first #1 solo single from the youngest British female artist since Dua Lipa with "New Rules" in 2017. It's also the biggest streaming single from a British artist globally - currently ranking in the Top 10 in the Billboard Global 200. (continue)

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Breakthrough R&B artist GIGI is making waves with the release of her debut solo single, "Diamonds Dancing", the first track off her highly anticipated EP, Waves of it through Marki Records/Warner Records. With a rich, nostalgic nod to the timeless sounds of 90s R&B, GIGI is reintroducing the music scene to authentic storytelling and soulful vocals.

"Diamonds Dancing is all about exuding power and unshakable confidence," says GIGI. "It's the sound of reclaiming yourself after disappointment-a triumphant declaration of resilience, like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Bold, unstoppable, and glowing brighter than ever." (continue)

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Sexyy Red and Bruno Mars join forces to release their brand new single "Fat Juicy & Wet" available now via Rebel/Gamma/The Smeezingtons/Atlantic. The track arrives alongside an official music video directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars that features iconic cameos from Bruno's recent collaborators Lady Gaga and ROSE.

"Fat Juicy & Wet" follows Bruno's global chart-topping tracks "Die With A Smile" with Lady Gaga and "APT." with ROSE, which have spent a combined 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200-with "APT." holding the #1 spot for 11 weeks and "Die With A Smile" for eight weeks. Additionally, "Die With A Smile" has spent three consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyond achieving massive global chart success, "Die With A Smile" also earned two GRAMMY nominations this year for "Song Of The Year" and "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance." Bruno is currently the #1 most-listened-to artist on Spotify and has become the first artist to surpass 140 million monthly listeners on the platform. (continue)

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GRAMMY-nominated breakout superstar Teddy Swims releases his highly anticipated new album I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). The dynamic body of work includes collaborations with GIVEON, Muni Long, Coco Jones & GloRilla in addition to the powerful track "Guilty," which arrives alongside an official video.

"This album is a continuation of Part 1," says Swims. "I've been evolving, growing, and healing in so many ways since the first one! On the last album, I felt as if it just left you with so much heartbreak and no resolve. Of course, there is still heartbreak on Part 2, but I believe we've given just a little more closure this time around!" (continue)

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Central Cee, the UK's global rap sensation, releases his long-awaited debut album, Can't Rush Greatness. This landmark project from a UK rap sensation turned global star represents a defining moment in Central Cee's career, following his domination of global charts with acclaimed mixtapes Wild West and 23, as well as the new single "GBP" featuring 21 Savage, which has leapt straight into the UK Top 10 as the first UK Rap single of 2025 to achieve this feat. The album release rounds off an incredible week for the West-London hailing talent, who was also announced as having three Brit Award nominations for this year's ceremony, including Best UK Artist, Best Song for "Band4Band" and "Best Hip-Hop & Grime."

Recorded across multiple locations worldwide over the past year, Can't Rush Greatness showcases Central Cee's evolution as an artist. With production credits from a roster of top talents-including his longtime collaborator Dave-the album fuses raw lyricism, bold production, and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of UK rap. It's a project created on Central Cee's own timeline, embodying patience and trust in his craft, released only when it was finely polished and ready for the world. (continue)

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LCD Soundsystem has confirmed a spring 2025 run of 10 new shows in five North American cities. Following an already announced March 7 appearance at the M3F Music Festival in Phoenix, the new LCD headline dates will begin with a March 8 one-off at San Diego's Gallagher Square at Petco Park, and will include an April 22-24 three-night stand at Emo's in Austin, followed by two nights each at The Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas (April 26, 27), the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans (April 30, May 1) and the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta (May 3, 4).

Gustaf will be kicking things off in Dallas, New Orleans and Atlanta. Nation of Language will open in San Diego. LCD Soundsystem is James Murphy, Pat Mahoney, Nancy Whang, Al Doyle, Tyler Pope, Korey Richey, Nick Millhiser and Abby Echeverri. (continue)

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Turning the page towards an epic creative chapter, Lord Huron returns with a new single and music video entitled "Who Laughs Last?" featuring Academy Award nominated actress Kristen Stewart out now via Mercury Records.

It notably marks the multiplatinum Los Angeles band's first original release in two years, and it also serves as the debut recording by Kristen Stewart [Spencer, Love Lies Bleeding]. (continue)

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Rising rap surrealist B.U.G Antman returns with "Make Sense," a hypnotic new single that sounds beamed in from an alternate-universe Atlanta. "I can't even make this s--t make sense," B.U.G Antman says at the start, floating through a gravityless soundscape of aqueous synth textures, chiming melody fragments, and wild echoing adlibs. But he's perfectly at home on the dreamlike track: "Got a psycho bih like Harley Quinn / Money coming in, money coming in / We kick down your door then we runnin' in."

About the track B.U.G Antman shares, "Make Sense" exudes an unapologetic energy that combines confident self-expression and unwavering loyalty to the team. The lyrics emphasize a relentless pursuit of financial success and letting go of any external distractions. It's direct, assertive, and laser-focused on growth, making it clear that anyone outside the team has no part in the journey. (continue)

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Channeling the energy of where it all began, 22-year-old rap phenomenon NLE Choppa unleashes an uncompromising and undeniable new single and music video entitled "444," out now via NLE Entertainment/Warner Records. This time around, he goes back to his roots and reignites his signature staccato delivery, taking no prisoners in the process.

The track's piano loop blinks in time with a glitchy beat. As the cymbals skitter, Choppa eviscerates the production with a focused, fast-paced flow. He laces his rapid lyricism with bold proclamations. In the accompanying visual, he dons a future-facing designer leather fit, holds court at a street race, spits bulletproof bars to the camera, and dances with his kids. It's as gritty and real as the song itself-and everything else he does, for that matter. (continue)

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Hot Ones is back for its season 26 premiere and Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and producer Bad Bunny is in the hot seat. He discusses his early days performing in elementary school talent shows, the signature sound of a Bad Bunny track, and his claim to fame as one of the best celebrity wrestlers the WWE has ever seen.

On the differences between Puerto Rican slang in Puerto Rico vs. New York (3:30):
"Definitely there's a difference between slangs. Especially New York, there's a lot of Dominicans too. The Puerto Rican slang with the Dominican slang, they mix each other. I think with the social media, like TikTok and all these platforms, we could be connected no matter how far we are, so...at the end of the day it's the same slang." (continue)

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Top-40 U.S. Billboard Hitmaker Janita Releases New Track "I Want You I Warn You" Following Record-Breaking First Single from Forthcoming Tenth Studio Album

Janita's record-breaking single "Real Deal" has become the most successful in ECR Music Group history, with nearly 250,000 streams across platforms, editorial playlists "New Music Friday" on Spotify and "New In Alternative" on Apple Music, and glowing press coverage on four continents. Today, the artist releases "I Want You I Warn You," the second single from her tenth studio album, Mad Equation, out in May. (continue)

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Multi-platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist Zayn kicks off the US leg of his highly-anticipated Stairway To The Sky debut solo tour, with a fan-focused performance at The Anthem in Washington, DC.

A welcomed return to the live stage, ZAYN performed songs from his fourth studio album, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS, such as "Alienated," "What I Am" and "Concrete Kisses" as well as previous hits, "PILLOWTALK," "Sweat," and "Scripted" for the first time. He rounded off his live show with a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne. (continue)

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Still unrepentant after all these years, SoCal punk legends Smash Mouth probably aren't the first band you'd ask to serenade your Valentine. But that's because you haven't heard this - or maybe you have, but it didn't sound like this.

"Blinding Lights" was a mega hit for The Weeknd back in 2020, a Single of the Year at the Juno Awards, Top Radio Song at the Billboard beanfeast, and MTV's Video of the Year. But what was once synth-whipped and tender is now Mach 2 mayhem, a thunderous collision of riff and rhythm that encapsulates all the emotion of the original recording, but simply dares you to deny its sincerity. (continue)

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Gwen Stefani and Vevo debut a new episode of Footnotes, taking viewers behind the scenes of the "Hollaback Girl" song and video, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the chart-topping cultural phenomenon -

In the episode, Gwen shared that the concept for the video was to bring her hometown of Anaheim into the world while capturing the song's message of empowerment and self-confidence. After collaborating with The Neptunes on No Doubt's "Hella Good," she felt an immediate spiritual connection with Pharrell and knew they had to work together again. Gwen described how she had a clear vision for the song, and after exploring various ideas, it all clicked when Pharrell created the beat on the spot. (continue)

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Last night, South London singer/songwriter Lola Young made her U.S. late night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she performed her hit single "Messy" and joined Jimmy on the couch to discuss her debut album This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway, collaborating with Tyler, The Creator and her upcoming Coachella performance.

Lola's late night appearance closely follows the release of her track "Charlie" featuring Lil Yachty along with Lola's vocal assistance on Tyler, the Creator's track "Like Him" from his recently released new album, CHROMAKOPIA. (continue)

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