Stormzy pledges to fund 36 black Cambridge students

“For a further 30 black students to have the opportunity to study at Cambridge University – the same year we celebrate five years of the scholarships’ launch – feels like an incredible landmark moment,” the grime star told BBC News. Prof Bhaskar Vira, pro-vice-chancellor for education, also said he was “delighted” the collaboration was continuing. …

Gender fluid artist Marcilli breaks barriers with their new single ‘Done’ to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day

One of the hottest and most unique new talents to emerge out of Jamaica’s fertile music scene, vocalist/songwriter Marcilli (they/them) fuses dance music, R&B and Latin pop into an irresistible brew on their new single, the defiantly incendiary ‘Done (Breakup Anthem)’. Inspired by the edgier bits of Billie Elish, Rihanna, Suga of BTS and R&B …

Taylor Swift fans cause earthquake-level activity at ‘Eras’ Tour show

The crowd at the Seattle shows of Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ tour caused activity similar to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. READ MORE: Taylor Swift live in New Jersey: a glittering celebration of every era The singer’s huge stadium tour hit the city’s Lumen Field venue for two nights last weekend (July 22-23), and seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach told …

Alan Walker and Zak Abel drop ‘Endless Summer’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Jul 28, 2023 The acclaimed Norwegian artist Alan Walker is back with a brand-new single, “Endless Summer.” The single, a collaboration with British singer-songwriter Zak Abel, emerges just as summer reaches its peak. The blissful dance-pop melody perfectly encapsulates the joyful, carefree spirit of the season. The song commences with earthy tunes …

Capri and Dean Mickoski moderinze tribal house on ‘Aleraya’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Jul 29, 2023 New York-based DJs and producers, Dean Mickoski and Capri, drop “Aleraya,” their first collaboration and a fresh take on tribal house. The pair team up to modernize the tribal sound with a prominent bass line and rhythmic backbone. Layered on top are the powerful and resonant sounds of trumpets, …

Matroda gives house music serious lift on ‘In The Air’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Jul 29, 2023 Born and raised in Croatia, Matroda, armed with an unquenchable creative spirit and an inherent knack for rhythm, has etched his name in the annals of tech house and the wider dance music scene. His recent release, “In The Air,” embodies this artistic prowess. Released on his own label, …

“Touring is different at 34 than it was at 16”

Paramore‘s Hayley Williams has shared a statement with fans after the band cancelled four gigs on their North American tour due to illness. READ MORE: Paramore live in New York City: still at the top of their game Last Saturday (July 22), Paramore postponed their concert in San Francisco just hours before they were set to …

Vic Mensa Channels Early Career Hits On New House Track, "Eastside Girl"

Vic Mensa continues the convergence of hip-hop and electronic music with a lovelorn single reminiscent of his early roots. The triple-threat rapper, producer and singer-songwriter has always been a wearer of many stylistic hats, though recently he’s found a new sense of inspiration within the world of electronic music. The Chicago native exploded to prominence …

Drake takes aim at Pusha T and Pharrell on Travis Scott’s ‘Meltdown’ collab

Drake has reignited his feud with Pusha T and also taken aim at Pharrell on his new Travis Scott collaboration ‘Meltdown’. The two rappers have long taken shots at each other in their songs but their beef came to a head in 2018 when, on ‘Infrared’, Pusha-T referenced the claims that Drake used a ghostwriter called Quentin Miller. …

Anyma Drops Futuristic Single, Reveals Tracklist of Upcoming Debut Album: Listen to "Syren"

Anyma is sounding the siren on the imminent arrival of his debut solo album.  The Afterlife visionary is readying his hotly anticipated album, Genesys, an effort that’s slated to include the Grimes-assisted “Welcome To The Opera,” among other tracks that have captivated audiences on his most recent recent global tour. The album will feature collaborations with Afterlife …