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Deep, dark and mysterious, Gracie Abrams’ new album Daughter from Hell is here for all of us who love a little musical angst. After several thrilling years of dropping hits like ‘That’s So True’ and performing alongside artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, Abrams’ third studio album continues to define her own artistry within the ...

Suki Waterhouse is back with another stunning series of songs, this time on her newest album, Loveland. It’s a powerful, liberating record that explores everything from what happens after falling in love to finding yourself. Made with collaborators like Aaron Dessner and Mick Fleetwood, Suki started working on it as soon as her sophomore alb...

Who would have thought that a film about demon-hunting K-pop idols, an animated Netflix film with barely any promo or hype, would end up being one of the most defining pop culture moments of the decade? It wasn’t just viral and catchy tunes or a unique plotline for KPop Demon Hunters (KPDH). The film was a whole global phenomenon that we h...

Sienna Spiro is on the cusp of greatness with her long-awaited debut album Visitor. A fresh ten-track collection following up on her stunning 2025 EP Sink Now, Swim Later, this album is a darker, devastating exploration of life’s passing nature. It shows off Spiro’s powerful pipes above all else. Through winding jazz melodies and ...

Lorde’s 4th studio album, Virgin, released a year ago on 27th June 2025, and our ears have been blessed ever since. The record’s lead single, ‘What Was That’, released on 24th April 2025 and caused a pop emergency – because it’s always a big deal when Lorde returns with new music. The intense reaction the Kiwi darling receives from her fan...