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Taylor Swift is wasting no time setting ablaze the anticipation for her newly announced album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ Surprising fans with the revelation at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, the Pop titan is now gearing up for the official follow-up to 2022’s ‘Midnights,’ with the release date scheduled for April 19.

Jorja Smith, the critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter, has announced the release of the deluxe edition of her latest album, falling or flying. Building on the success of the original record, this highly anticipated release features a fresh reimagining of some of the standout tracks from the album. The new collection introduces remixes by an all-star cast of producers and artists, each adding their unique flavour to Jorja’s captivating sound. Craig David lends his legendary vocals to the “Lately” remix, turning the introspective original into a new, stripped-back offering. “It was such a joy working with Jorja,” said Craig of the collaboration.  “Her passion and love for music…

Brooklyn-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Biz Barclay returns with Carried Away, a mesmerizing new single that blends shimmering indie-pop with deeply poignant storytelling. Out now, the track showcases Barclay’s signature ability to craft emotionally resonant lyrics wrapped in a cinematic atmosphere, making for a hauntingly beautiful listening experience. Originally from Philadelphia, Biz Barclay has captivated listeners with a sound that balances delicate vocals with lush, layered production. With Carried Away, they further establish themselves as a standout voice in indie-pop, weaving themes of longing, self-discovery, and bittersweet nostalgia into every note. The song evokes the experience of wandering through forgotten dreams and…

Norwich quartet Takeda announce the upcoming debut album In Venus’ Train (September 17th) and release the jiving folk-rock fizzer ‘Sugar Mountain’ (4th July) on Drongo Records. Blending alt-rock tendencies with folk undertones, the track displays the band’s ability to capture the palpable sense of energy of their live shows whilst honing a studio sharpness that allows the poetic lyricism and radiant melodies to shine. Produced by David Pye (Szun Waves, Trudy & the Romance, Faithless, Dido), the single showcases intricate guitar work, with a distorted acoustic guitar delivering a crunchy, full-bodied tone layered over punchy drums and a grounding bassline.…

Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper has released his third project of 2024, Keys to the City: Volume 1, exclusively on Apple Music. The album is a captivating showcase of collaboration and improvisation, featuring live recordings from Glasper’s renowned “ROBTOBER” residency at the Blue Note in NYC. The project highlights some of the most memorable performances from the residency, including a reimagining of The Roots’ “Step Into the Realm” featuring Black Thought, Outkast’s “Prototype” with vocals by Norah Jones, a cover of Chick Corea’s “Paint the World” featuring Thundercat, and Glasper’s tribute to Mulgrew Miller, “One for Grew”. Also…