The final round of Grammy voting closed on Friday, Jan. 3, setting the stage for predictions about this year’s winners. As the music world anticipates the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, the General Field categories—Album, Record, and Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), and Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical)—are sparking […]
In a surprising turn of events, K-pop sensation Stray Kids has outpaced global pop icon Taylor Swift in album sales, according to Forbes. The group’s latest release, “Hop,” sold an impressive 187,000 copies in the U.S., surpassing Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” which sold 50,500 copies in the second-to-last week of December 2024. Chart Dominance: […]
A long-awaited statue honoring legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher has been unveiled outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall, but the tribute has quickly struck a sour note with fans. Unveiled by Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, the statue was crafted by Anto Brennan, Jessica Checkley, and David O’Brien of Bronze Art Ireland. The design was inspired by […]
2024 wasn’t just another year in music—it was The Year of the Pop Girl. From March to June, a wave of releases from industry titans like Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Kacey Musgraves set the stage for what would become a female-driven pop renaissance. Simultaneously, rising stars like […]
Music fans at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, rang in the New Year with a rock-and-roll celebration to remember. Jason Bonham, son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, joined Billy Joel onstage during Joel’s New Year’s Eve concert to perform the Zeppelin classic “Whole Lotta Love”—a surprise that thrilled the crowd […]
Rising pop sensation Chappell Roan closed out 2024 in style—quite literally—by ranking her top 10 most “iconic” looks of the year in a playful Instagram post on December 30th. As the countdown to 2025 began, Roan celebrated a year packed with standout performances, daring fashion statements, and six Grammy nominations, proving she’s more than ready […]
Charli XCX didn’t just drop an album—she staged a cultural coup. With Brat, the British pop innovator blended chaos, high art, and celebrity spectacle into a genre-defying manifesto, propelling her to new heights of chart success and artistic influence. Released in June 2023, Brat debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, marking Charli’s highest-charting […]
SZA’s “SOS” has made a dramatic return to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart, surging from No. 15 to No. 1 following the release of its deluxe reissue, “Lana”. This marks the album’s 11th week at the summit, solidifying its status as a modern R&B powerhouse. Originally debuting in December 2022, “SOS” last […]
Neil Young has once again delved into his extensive archives for the latest installment of his Fireside Sessions, treating fans to the first performance of “Pardon My Heart” in over 50 years. Shared exclusively on his Neil Young Archives website, the intimate rendition follows a recent rare performance of “Silver and Gold” on December 25, […]
Queen’s legacy isn’t just defined by their theatrical performances, operatic vocals, and genre-blending sound—it’s also rooted in their rare ability to harness four powerhouse songwriters. Guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, bassist John Deacon, and the late, great Freddie Mercury each contributed chart-topping hits that cemented Queen’s place in rock history. From We Will Rock […]