Author: Layla Moore
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“Preserving cultural memory allows us not to lose ourselves”, Daouda Diabatè on Music, Heritage, and Inspiration
Music means different things to different people. For some, it’s just something fun to listen to. But for others, like Daouda Diabaté, it’s a lifelong conversation, a way to connect with heritage, family, and the world around us. Daouda’s story started quietly, with secret moments playing his grandfather’s 21-string kora as a child. Since then,…
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Tyler, the Creator Announces Surprise Album ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’ Set for July 21 Release
Tyler, the Creator’s new album Don’t Tap the Glass was announced with a theatrical, immersive concert experience at Barclays Centre on July 18, 2025, reflecting the album’s themes of observation, boundaries, and engagement between artist and audience. The album rollout included an interactive website with philosophical directives such as “Body Movement. No Sitting Still” and “Only Speak…
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Brent Faiyaz Explores Love and Leadership in Latest Singles “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano” Ahead of Icon Album
Brent Faiyaz just dropped two new singles, “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano,” and honestly, they’re pretty dope. The way he flips between these two vibes is wild “Peter Pan” feels like this dreamy, romantic escape, all soft and smooth, like floating on a cloud. Then you switch over to “Tony Soprano,” and it’s a whole different mood: darker, heavier,…
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New Lana Album Still MIA, but Tour’s Got Sad Bangers and TikTok Stars
Lana Del Rey has officially announced the openers for her upcoming UK and Ireland stadium tour, which starts June 23 in Cardiff. London Grammar will handle the melancholy vibes in Cardiff, Banks will glide through Glasgow, Liverpool, and Dublin, and then, in the most unexpected twist since Lana covered Sublime, Addison Rae will be joining…
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Danny Boyle Turned Down Alien 4 Because CGI Freaked Him Out More Than The Aliens
Danny Boyle has revealed why he turned down the chance to direct Alien: Resurrection back in the day — and yes, he knows it probably would’ve gone better than what he ended up doing instead. At the time, 20th Century Fox was trying to figure out how to bring Ellen Ripley (played by Sigourney Weaver)…
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Amaarae Drops “S.M.O.” and Demands to Be Slutted Out, Respectfully
Amaarae is gearing up to drop her Fountain Baby follow-up, titled Black Star, out August 8 via Interscope. The lead single “S.M.O.” just landed with a video shot in Ghana by Omar Jones, and it’s exactly the kind of genre-chaos you’d expect from someone who thinks a steel pan can flirt with a synth. “S.M.O.”…
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Wet Leg’s “Moisturizer” Era Now Includes Sad Birds and Icarus Wings
Wet Leg are back with another off-kilter gem from their upcoming album Moisturizer, and this one’s called “Davina McCall” — yes, like the British Big Brother host. The track is a sweet, slightly dazed ballad about love, longing, and possibly reality TV trauma. It comes with a claymation video from Chris Hopewell, starring the band,…
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“Freelance” Frenzy: Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueBoyMax’s Secret Track Sends Twitch Into Overdrive
So did anyone else catch Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueBoyMax dropping “Freelance” live on Twitch? Seriously, this is how you do a music release in 2025. They literally made the track live on stream and then just dropped it right there for everyone. The energy was unreal. And then, as if that wasn’t enough, they…
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Atlanta Duo The Electric Sons Explore Vulnerability in New Track “Don’t Need Much”
Atlanta-based indie duo The Electric Sons continue to impress with their latest single, “Don’t Need Much.” Recorded in a single session at Maze Studios, the track showcases the band’s signature blend of emotive lyricism and dynamic instrumentation, solidifying their position as a rising force in the indie and alternative rock scene. The Electric Sons’ approach…
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Yooka-Replaylee First Impressions: Is This the Platformer Revival We’ve Been Waiting For?
Okay, so I just caught wind of Playtonic’s new project, Yooka-Replaylee, and honestly? I was ready for another lazy remaster, maybe some upscaled textures, a few extra collectibles, and a pat on the back. But man, was I wrong. This thing is wild. Playtonic didn’t just slap a fresh coat of paint on the original,…
