London pop artist Sienna Spiro announces her first North American headlining run, The Visitor Tour 2026, kicking off in March. Following a breakout year that included a Top 10 hit and arena support slots, the tour will see Spiro play eight intimate venues, including the Bowery Ballroom and Troubadour, before heading to Europe in May.

An exclusive look inside the electric atmosphere of Xavi’s high-energy concert at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis on November 29th.

Anthony Vaccarello has curated a highly exclusive Saint Laurent Rive Droite Advent Calendar featuring 24 vinyl records personally selected by the designer as a profound tribute to music. The luxury box set also includes an interactive element, with six records hiding access passes to exclusive seasonal gifts, fusing analogue sound with the thrill of the modern digital hunt.

Hip hop force Awich releases her 13-track album, Okinawan Wuman, a monumental project entirely produced by RZAof the Wu-Tang Clan. The album balances global features like Joey Bada$$ and Westside Gunn with deep, introspective tracks that channel classic Wu-Tang narratives, cementing Awich’s status as a formidable global and cultural power.

K-pop icon SEVENTEEN made a historic debut at NPR’s Tiny Desk, becoming the first K-pop act to perform the intimate set from the Washington, D.C. headquarters. The quintet delivered a stripped-back, nine-song set spanning their decade-long career, showcasing vocal prowess and genuine joy, highlighted by an impromptu a cappella moment that defied the limits of their usual arena spectacle.

GRAMMY-nominated pop force Tate McRae has released SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe), an expanded edition of her chart-topping third album, adding five new tracks including “NOBODY’S GIRL.” The release follows her massive 80-date arena tour and is accompanied by a new video directed by Thibaut Grevet and choreographed by (LA)HORDE, cementing McRae’s status as a master of spectacle and kinetic storytelling.

Martin Doherty of CHVRCHES and drummer Jonny Scott have debuted The Leaving, a new industrial rock project born from personal upheaval and grief. Their first single, “Saved,” is a stark and vulnerable look at the paranoia and mental collapse, questioning the source of destabilizing influences in a raw, electrifying reinvention of Doherty’s sound.

German punk powerhouse MELONBALL is back with the searing new single “Silence = Compliance” and the announcement of their sophomore LP, Take Care, due February 27, 2026. The track is a blistering, technically proficient call-to-action that refuses complacency in the face of oppression, cementing the band’s status as a key force in socially conscious punk.

Speedhouse pioneer CHYL’s scheduled performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, forcing the artist to trade her set for an immersive experience with the racing culture that inspires her high-octane music.

Travis Barker brought his Run Travis Run series to Chicago, turning a simple 5K into a high-energy wellness event along the Lake Michigan waterfront. The event featured a pre-run performance by students from School of Rock, a diverse group of runners, and a post-run set by Paradox with special guest N8NOFACE. Barker's presence, though heavily guarded, was a powerful symbol of his journey of resilience and his mission to inspire.

Riot Fest 2025 was a sweltering and vital convergence of music and culture in Chicago. Despite the heat, the festival felt less like a corporate event and more like a true community, with a generational handoff of punk rock energy. Performances from legends like Green Day and Blink-182 and new voices like Rico Nasty underscored the festival's rebellious spirit. In a move celebrating its cultural impact, the mayor declared an official "Riot Day.”

In an exclusive interview at Riot Fest, Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta discusses his return to the stage, the punk ethos that drives his entrepreneurial ventures, and his new skincare line, Rotisserie. He reflects on fatherhood, the dangers of the digital age, and his favorite Cobra Starship song, all while preparing to perform for a new generation of fans.

Loviet, the rising indie rock artist, talks with us backstage at Riot Fest in Chicago. She discusses her electric live performance, the stark differences between playing in Canada and the U.S., and the brutal, fulfilling process of creating her new EP, The Nighttime Is All In The Timing. She also reveals how a classic Blink-182 song first inspired her to start a band.

Perrie has announced her debut solo album, 'Perrie', set to release in September. The announcement comes with a new single, ‘If He Wanted To He Would,’ a track born from a period of creative reassessment and therapy. The song, co-written with Nina Nesbitt, is a direct result of Perrie's decision to make music that is "totally authentic" to her, free from industry pressures.

Thai VG’s new single, “WAR AND PEACE” featuring Suboi, marks a significant departure from his signature West Coast style. The track, an emotional centerpiece of his album PURPOSE, explores the artist's personal struggles with a Pop-leaning sound, proving his willingness to evolve without sacrificing the authenticity that defines him.

In an exclusive interview at the Chreece Festival, Audrey Nuna reflects on her artistry, from the viral choreography of “boys mine” to her role in K-Pop Demon Hunters. She discusses her creative process, the importance of "boredom," and how fashion serves as an exercise in freedom, all while navigating a new era of creative clarity.

Babymetal delivered another electrifying, sold-out performance at Chicago's Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on July 8th.

Genre-defying artist d4vd and FaZe Clan streamer JasonTheWeen have officially released "Summer Uptown," a new track born from a viral Twitch stream collaboration. This effortlessly cool pop anthem arrives as d4vd prepares for his 'WITHERED 2025 WORLD TOUR,' continuing a trajectory of captivating collaborations and a debut album lauded for its emotional depth and unique artistic vision.

Trailblazing electronic pop duo Purity Ring announces their self-titled fourth album, out September 26, 2025, via "the fellowship." Leading with the euphoric, melancholic single "place of my own," the LP is a concept album inspired by RPGs like Nier Automata, focusing on building a kinder world. They'll support the release with a 23-date North American tour, promising their most ambitious visual show yet.