Jay-Z reveals the unexpected origins of Blue Ivy’s name

Jay-Z has shared the reason why he and Beyoncé named their daughter Blue Ivy. It was previously rumoured that the rapper had named his daughter after his acclaimed ‘Blueprint‘ albums. However, in a new interview with Gayle King, the Brooklyn rapper revealed a very different reason. At around 17 minutes 50 seconds, King asks Jay-Z why …

Watch Skream and Benga DJ Together for the First Time in a Decade

Dubstep loyalists in London were treated to the long-awaited return of a pioneering duo over the weekend. London’s fabric hosted a special Skream-curated event, “Skreamizm Weekender,” which brought out Kode9, Ehua, Skee Mask, Oblig and more. While the entire three-room lineup was a sight to behold, the historic headline act was over a decade in the making. …

The Potions Behind Eliminate, the Mad Scientist of Electronic Music Content Creation

Social media and music go hand-in-hand in the digital age. Virality and viewer retention are as valuable as rhythm and chord progressions. It’s a space Eliminate is uniquely qualified to navigate. There’s perfect chemistry in his content creation and music production skills. Harmonious hitmaking for a modern audience. Eliminate plucks ingredients from an endless bag of tricks …

Britney Spears says there will be a ‘Volume 2’ of her memoir: “Get ready”

Britney Spears has reportedly said her memoir has a second volume in the works. The singer recently released her book The Woman In Me, which landed in bookstores on October 24. Spears’ memoirs have made headlines for their bombshell revelations, including her abortion whilst dating Justin Timberlake and being unable to speak “for months” after her …

Cast share new single and album title track ‘Love Is The Call’

Cast have shared a new single, ‘Love Is The Call’, which will also serve as the title track for their new album. Check it out below. A statement about the song describes it as “a surging cocktail of psychedelia played with poised power-pop punch”. Cast vocalist and guitar player John Power adds of the track: …

Countdown NYE 2023 Promises Cosmic Dance Odyssey Featuring deadmau5, Porter Robinson, More

As the year winds down, anticipation for Insomniac Events’ Countdown NYE 2023 is in the air. Known for its otherworldly themes and high-energy performances, the festival is set to dazzle attendees with a lineup that’s nothing short of stellar. This year, Countdown boasts a characteristically large roster of artists with the likes of Porter Robinson, …

Watch Jorja Smith sing a medley of new songs on ‘Jimmy Fallon’

Jorja Smith performed a medley of two new songs on her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week (October 26). Watch the video below. Smith blended two tracks from her recently-released album ‘Falling or Flying’ on the show – the title track and ‘Little Things’. ‘Falling or Flying’ is the West Midlands …

Kaskade Revitalizes "REDUX" Series With Cinematic Sixth Chapter: Listen

After a two-year wait, Kaskade is back with arguably his most comprehensive REDUX offering yet. The sixth chapter in the hit-making producer’s EP series gins up all the familiar emotions characteristic of its prior iterations. Kaskade’s REDUX 006 continues to epitomize the fusion of dance music’s commercial appeal with the underground essence of deep house. The …

Leigh-Anne Pinnock says Little Mix needed therapy after Jesy Nelson’s “traumatic” departure

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that the remaining members of Little Mix had to seek therapy after Jesy Nelson exited the group.  Pinnock made the revelation in her new memoir Believe, an excerpt of which was published in the Sun. The book was released this week (October 26).  Nelson left the group, who have sold 75 …

Sevenn and Silver Panda Release Awe-Inspiring Melodic Techno Anthem, "Welcome The Night"

Melodic techno has made for some awe-inspiring moments on the main stage in 2023, and the release of Silver Panda and Sevenn’s “Welcome The Night” marks another continuation of the trend.  Characterized by the stark vocal contrast of stadium-filling chants and eerie, hushed hooks, “Welcome The Night” curates a memorably suspenseful sense of atmosphere while …