Author: James Evenden

Nestled within the lush woodlands of Pennsylvania, Parts Music & Arts Competition has rapidly change into one of many East Coast’s most immersive, off-the-beaten-path competition gems. Recognized for its 4 element-themed phases (Earth, Fireplace, Air, and Water), large artwork installations, interactive camps, and broad style range, Parts affords a choose-your-own-adventure playground for the creatively curious. Whereas the 2025 lineup options heavyweights like Illenium, deadmau5, Rezz, Zeds Useless, Fairly Lights, Tipper, and Kaskade (Redux), the true magic usually lies simply beneath the floor. So whether or not you’re skipping the plain headliners or simply seeking to uncover the subsequent large factor,…

Cher delivered one in all Grammy evening’s most memorable moments. After giving her acceptance speech for the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, she started strolling off stage, seemingly forgetting she was additionally tasked with asserting the winner for Document of the Yr. The endearingly flustered icon was then thrown off when the winner wasn’t displayed on the prompter, as she’d anticipated. When she lastly opened the envelope, she excitingly declared, “Oh! The Grammy goes to Luther Vandross!”  In fact, Vandross has been lifeless for over twenty years, and the winner was the music “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The winners…

What every week for music. I’m working between duties to ensure all the nice songs that individuals throughout the globe created are featured and nothing is disregarded. If you happen to’re eager for some chilled, feel-good psychedelia within the fashion of Jungle, or Leisure, then I’ve obtained you coated. Right now, the highlight shines on Australian songwriter and producer Callum MacDonald, finest generally known as a core member of R&B/soul venture daste. (one other favourite of mine), who has simply launched his solo venture, Monsieur Mellow. Don’t be concerned, daste. are nonetheless energetic and dealing on new materials, however at…

Picture Picture Credit score Leon Bennett / Stringer by way of Getty Photos Picture Alt Tyler, the Creator speaks onstage throughout the 2026 Recording Academy Honors offered by The Black Music Collective throughout the 68th GRAMMY Awards on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California Picture Dimension landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator is returning to the Grammy stage on Sunday (Feb. 1). His albums CHROMAKOPIA and DON’T TAP THE GLASS are nominated throughout main Hip Hop and various classes. A possible onstage link-up with Clipse and Pharrell may spotlight key collaborations from the previous yr. With the 2026 Grammys…

Steller is a shining instance of the brand new era of bass music artists who’re respiratory contemporary life into the style. Grounded within the basic components that made bass music highly effective and unforgettable, the important thing ingredient that makes her such a breathe of contemporary air:undeniably including a contemporary edge that retains the sound vibrant and related. Born and raised within the States, Steller embodies a optimistic cultural shift, honoring the roots of tradition behind bass music however nonetheless sharing a brand new sense of favor to her sound that merely makes her ‘her.’Her Right here & Now EP…

Billy Bragg has launched a brand new track, “Metropolis of Heroes,” in assist of protesters in Minneapolis standing as much as ICE following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Stream it under. Written, recorded, and launched inside 24 hours, the passionate “Metropolis of Heroes” is a name for resistance, starting with a reference to German pastor Martin Niemöller’s silence throughout the rise of the Nazis. “The ghost of Martin Niemöller/ Haunts the halls of historical past,” Bragg sings. “After they got here for the communists/ He stated, ‘It’s nothing to do with me.’” Bragg continues, “After they got…

As an enormous fan of Sassy 009, Jasper Tygner’s “Felt That Manner” is de facto thrilling to listen to because of the unmistakably pattern he is used. The brand new launch “Felt That Manner” is dropped at life by Sassy 009’s vocals from her 2021 launch “Blue Racecar”. Nevertheless, Jasper’s utilized them in a fashion that leans in direction of melancholy, and that is heightened by the gradual progressing instrumental and spacey synths. This creates a haunting temper throughout the observe, notably when the vocals are stretched and chopped in trippy methods. In direction of the tip, the drums fall…

Picture Picture Credit score Prince Williams / Contributor through Getty Photographs and Anna Webber / Stringer through Getty Photographs Picture Alt 21 Savage attends “What Occurred To The Streets” Artwork Exhibition & Reception Works By Slawn on Dec. 12, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Fivio International attends the Moose Knuckles NYFW occasion at The Blond on Sept. 09, 2024, in New York Metropolis Picture Measurement landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 21 Savage defended his “F**okay the streets” message after Fivio International questioned his road credibility. The feud escalated after Fivio’s feedback on DJ Akademiks’ podcast and Savage’s Instagram Dwell response. The talk…

Smoakland are again with their fourth full-length album Heavy Hitterz and I can say with certainty that the boys launched some main heaters right here. That includes eight tracks, it very a lot pays tribute to the golden period of early 2010s dubstep whereas leaning far more on the facility / depth aspect of the style.The album kicks off sturdy. “100 Dolla Invoice,” that includes Large Gigantic and Silk Younger, blends glorious basslines with catchy vocals. A private favourite “Perspective” reveals off a really basic bass model – darkish, heavy and unforgettable. Different highlights embrace the high-octane “Mad Ting” and…

Picture Picture Credit score Paras Griffin/Contributor through Getty Photographs Picture Alt T.I. attends a purple carpet screening in Atlanta, Georgia Picture Measurement landscape-medium Key Takeaways: T.I. unveiled a brand new Pharrell–produced monitor, “Let ‘Em Know” and teased an identical visible, which appears to have been directed by Hype Williams. The teaser revealed a dramatic haircut, connecting his new look to a symbolic reset. Social media customers are calling the rollout a full-circle second in T.I.’s profession. T.I. is establishing a return to rap with a dramatic new look and a serious help from Pharrell. Greater than 5 years eliminated since…