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Starcatcher is written and recorded by the band—lead singer Josh Kizska, guitarist Jake Kizska, bassist/keyboardist Sam Kizska and drummer Danny Wagner—alongside Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile). Recorded at the legendary RCA Studios in Nashville the band captured the energy of their renowned live performances.

PNAU have become masters of the blockbuster collab, quickly building upon the international smash hit ‘Cold Heart’ with Elton John and Dua Lipa by delivering big moments with Troye Sivan (‘You Know What I Need’) and Khalid (‘The Hard Way’). This time around, the Australian electronica trio have teamed up with Bebe Rexha and Ozuna.

As “Favorite Song” jumps into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and achieves Platinum certification, Toosii drops a striking new version of the track – “Favorite Song” (feat. Future) [Toxic Version]. In the powerful new first verse, chart-topping, GRAMMY®-winning superstar Future takes the stage.

Inspired by classic horror such as Rod Serling’s ‘The Twilight Zone’, the BBC’s ‘Inside No 9’, and the balladeer categories of Samuel Peyps’; Platt distils them all and more into this wonderfully strange album. Featuring the singles “Feeding Time For Monsters”, “Dead Man On The G Train” and the spellbinding duet “The Mermaid & The Sailor.'

Rising Toronto-based artist ThxSoMch has released his anxiously awaited debut EP Sleez via Elektra. The eight-track collection is available to stream and download now. The release is joined by an official music video for his new single “Swap Places,” directed by frequent collaborator Tommy Killjoy.

Alt-pop wunderkinds poptropicaslutz! and aldrch share their split EP, Gossip Team, out now via Epitaph Records. Written by all three artists and produced by aldrch, their vibrant fusion of characteristically charming hooks and earnest-yet-amusing lyrics put a fresh, current spin on the Y2K bops we all reminisce about without falling into imitation.

Ben and his band recorded ‘Is It?’ over 10 days in the Le Manoir de Léon studios, nestled between Bordeaux and Biarritz in the South of France. It was produced by Bullion (Westerman, Nilüfer Yanya, Orlando Weeks). The ten-song record is a lush and sonically splintered album which captures Ben working through some intense moments.

His third full-length album Let 'em All Talk out now on all digital streaming platforms via Icons Creating Evil Art. First recorded in 1963 by Ben E. King, 'I (Who Have Nothing)' has been covered by many artists, including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, and Status Quo, putting Luke in esteemed company. 

The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson. Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.

Jake Scott released his endearing, heartfelt new single “Married Young.” The stripped-back track is dedicated to his wife Rachel and how they ignored the naysayers who advised them to not get married at a young age. It turns out not taking their advice paid off – the two are still married and recently welcomed their second baby.

The self-titled collection includes 8 tracks, including the previously released singles, “Day You Don’t,” “She Is,” and “Can’t Please ‘Em All.” All of the tracks were produced by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Morgan Wade) at Nashville’s Sound Emporium.

Made with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent, Angel Olsen) with songwriting contributions from Teddy Geiger (Caroline Polachek, Sylvan Esso, Lizzo) and Sarah Tudzin (Weyes Blood, Amen Dunes, Slowdive), I Am The Dog encapsulates the thrilling paradoxical nature of Sir Chloe.

Hulu will premiere the new documentary “Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas.” An intimate look at performances of the band’s chart-topping hits during their current “Mercury Tour” and archival interviews, Dan, Wayne, Ben and Daniel recount the evolution of the band, from where they started to where they are now, the highs and the lows.

It marks the first release from the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band since 2021 and debuted on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist worldwide. The band will perform the song live on the season finale of The Voice and debut the music video directed by David Dobkin, (RSA’s Black Dog Films producing) on May 23rd.

Tanlines, aka Eric Emm and Jesse Cohen, have released their highly anticipated new album, The Big Mess. Emm and Cohen are indie-rock lifers turned reasonable, happy middle-aged fathers of two, figuring out their place in a chaotic culture and industry that can no longer command their full attention.

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Clark, who is nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Annual Tony Awards for Shucked, the new musical comedy she composed alongside longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. Shucked is nominated for nine awards overall at the 2023 ceremony including Best New Musical. 

Written and produced alongside chief collaborators Rick Nowels (Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa) and Danja (Britney Spears, Timbaland), the “End of Time” video takes this in a cinematic new direction: it imagines visiting your younger self just for one day, and captures the need to follow that inner drive from childhood until the “End Of Time.”

The multi-platinum-selling artist’s second full-length features the smash single, “Wish You The Best,” an April release that marks his fifth consecutive UK No. 1 single. To celebrate the arrival of Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, Capaldi shares his new song “Haven’t You Ever Been In Love Before?” and its profoundly uplifting video.

While on the road, aespa is set to perform songs from MY WORLD, including the youthful and high-energy track “Spicy” and the precious and heartwarming “‘Til’ We Meet Again.” With MY WORLD, aespa broke their own record for highest first week sales. The group will also be performing fan-favorite tracks like “Black Mamba,” “Illusion,” and many more!

The track is a followup to her recent album, 'Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?,' which was released in March. The album was written Del Rey by Mike Hermosa and produced by Del Rey, Jack Antonoff, and more. It features collaborations with Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Judah Smith, Tommy Genesis, and SYML.