Caroline Polachek shares new song “Billions”

Charli XCX is back with another big tune!

Charli XCX has unveiled the music video for her newest single, Baby, taken from her upcoming album Crash (due March 18 via Atlantic). 

Foals, Lewis Capaldi and Snow Patrol have been announced as the headliners of Latitude 2022.The Suffolk festival will take place at Henham Park from July 21-24 this year after it returned last summer for the first time since 2019.Latitude has confirmed this morning (March 1) that Foals, Capaldi and Snow Patrol will all top the bill at their 2022 festival.Speaking to NME this week about their upcoming headline slot, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis recalled “a significant moment” for his band when they headlined Latitude for the first time in 2013.“They were the first people to give us a shot at headlining a festival,” Philippakis said about Latitude. “That was obviously a pretty amazing night for us, and I think it arguably changed the trajectory of our career.

Charli XCX has shared an A.G. Cook remix of her Rina Sawayama collaboration "Beg For You," featuring Vernon of K-pop group SEVENTEEN.

Jack Harlow has kept his solo recordings close to the chest since dropping That's What They All Say, his certified-platinum debut studio LP, in December 2020. Today, he shared "Nail Tech," his first single since that record's release, along with a music video co-directed by Frank Borin, Ace Pro, and Harlow himself.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDua Lipa has parted ways with her longtime management firm, Ben Mawson and Ed Millet’s TaP Management, a source close to the situation has confirmed to Variety. However, the source says that contrary to other reports, the singer is not currently taking meetings with other management companies, although presumably she will at some point in the future.

Los Angeles rapper Buddy has returned with a new song "Wait Too Long" that features fellow Angeleno and rising rapper/singer Blxst. Alongside the new single and video, Buddy has announced his forthcoming sophomore album Superghetto is slated to be released March 25 via Cool Lil Company and RCA Records.

Alexander 23 has shared a brand new single, ‘Hate Me If It Helps’, co-written by Olivia Rodrigo.The sprawling indie-pop cut marks the return of the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer (real name Alexander Glantz) following the release of his 2021 EP, ‘Oh No, Not Again!’.Happy to be labelled a “bad guy” post-breakup in order for an ex to get closure, the song’s chorus hears Alexander sing: “You can hate me if it helps/ Make me out to be the villain/ Say you’re better by yourself/ So it feels like your decision/ You can tell ’em I’m the bad guy if it helps you sleep okay/ Because all you want is closure, but there’s nothing left to say/ So you can hate me if it helps/ You can hate me if it helps.”Co-written with Rodrigo – who Alexander worked with on her chart-topping hit ‘Good 4 U’ – it arrives with a beautifully shot, self-directed video. You can watch it below.This year looks set to be a big one for Alexander, whose yet-to-be-titled debut album is scheduled to arrive sometime in 2022, produced by Dan Nigro.He’s also about to head out on tour with John Mayer as support on the singer-songwriter’s ‘Sob Rock’ tour, which kicks off on February 17 in Albany, New York, and ends in Chicago, Illinois, on April 29. Yebba will also offer support.Meanwhile, John Mayer‘s first solo gig in two years was briefly interrupted this week when he was alerted to an audience member in need of medical attention.On Wednesday night (February 9), the ‘New Light’ hitmaker took to the stage at the Hollywood Palladium as part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s ‘Small Stages’ series.

APPOINTMENTSSony Music Publishing has appointed Roberto Razzini as Managing Director, Italy. He will take up the role on 1 Mar. “I am honoured by the opportunity”, he says.

Flume will return to North America for his first tour dates in nearly three years this April, in support of his forthcoming album ‘Palaces’.Flume had previously been announced as part of the 2022 Coachella line-up in April, as well as Bonnaroo and New York City’s Governors Ball this June. Headlining shows for the producer have now been announced that are largely based around these festival dates.

Caroline Polachek has returned with a brand new single – you can watch her video for the atmospheric ‘Billions’ below.The track is the former Chairlift singer’s first solo material since 2021’s ‘Bunny Is A Rider’, while she teamed up with Charli XCX and Christine & the Queens for ‘New Shapes’ late last year.Speaking of the new track, which premiered on BBC Radio 1 this evening (February 9) and was produced by Polachek and Danny L Harle, Polachek said: “The overabundance of this world overwhelms me. Sometimes it seems like ultimate tragedy, the earth being pillaged and destroyed for it.“Sometimes it seems pre-human, beyond morality, sublime.

Equal parts West Coast rap revivalist and chart-minded star, YG has released at least one full-length project since 2018's Stay Dangerous (2021 saw the release of the Mozzy collab Kommunity Service and Gang Affiliated, a showcase for YG's 4hunnid label). The streak shows no signs of ending, with YG's latest full-length Pray For Me officially announced on Friday.

Frank Turner has shared the final teaser of his upcoming solo album ‘FTHC’ – listen to ‘The Resurrectionists’ below.The musician shared the news in a post on social media, writing: “One last song before FTHC is yours next week. ‘The Resurrectionists’ feat Simon Neil @BiffyClyro is out everywhere now”.The new album is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘No Man’s Land’, and is set for release on February 11 via Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor.‘The Resurrectionists’, featuring Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil, follows the previously released ‘The Gathering’, which features Muse drummer Dom Howard and Jason Isbell; ‘Haven’t Been Doing So Well’; and ‘Non Serviam’.“It’s exciting to finally get the new music I’ve been working on out into the world after the last miserable 18 months,” Turner said in a statement on announcing the album last year.Speaking of ‘Haven’t Been Doing So Well’, he said: “It’s been a difficult time for a lot of people and their mental health, myself included, and discussing that openly is important to me, so this is a song about anxiety and the struggles that come with that.”Turner also shared ‘Miranda’ in November, a song through which he examines his relationship with his trans parent.

Australian producer Flume has announced details of new album Palaces. The upcoming album is out on May 20 via Transgressive and Future Classic with new song "Say Nothing" streaming below. Scroll down to check out that track.

Squeeze, the upcoming sophomore project from L.A.-based alt-rocker SASAMI, is gearing up to be a collection of exciting outliers. For example, the album's tracklist contains both the grinding nu-metal of "Say It" as well as "Sorry Entertainer," a demented garage rock-ified stomper with a prominent interpolation of the classic staple "Peter Gunn Theme." SASAMI is out today with another unlikely sibling, "Call Me Home." The track begins with a desolate ambient introduction reminiscent of Joy Division before transitioning into a psychedelic folk ballad.

Kamasi Washington has shared new song "The Garden Path." Washington will perform the song, his first new solo material in over a year, on Wednesday evening's Tonight Show. Check it out below.

Catherine Zeta Jones's son Dylan Douglas has taken to Instagram with a series of new family snapshots.MORE: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas slash asking price of $19.5m New York penthouseDylan, 21, shared four photos and a video with his followers taken in Portsmouth, Dominica, which he captioned with pirate flags emojis.WATCH: Catherine Zeta-Jones skinny dips in her £3.6m indoor poolThe first photo shows Dylan sat in front of the ocean with large sailing boats visible in the background. For the second photo, he has been joined by his dad Michael Douglas, and younger sister Carys, 18, as the trio pose in front of a waterfall, smiling for the camera.READ: Catherine Zeta-Jones shares hilarious family video – 'just wave and smile for her'MORE: Take a tour of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' family homeThere is no sign of mom Catherine – judging by her own Instagram account, she has remained at home in New York working on her Casa Zeta-Jones line.A post shared by Dylan Douglas (@dylan__douglas)Dylan shared a series of snapshots with fansThe final image Dylan chose to share was a sweet throwback snapshot showing him dressed up as a pirate – complete with an eye patch.READ: Catherine Zeta-Jones shows off phenomenal dance moves in workout gearMORE: Catherine Zeta-Jones's jaw-dropping kitchen at $4.5m home is fit for a queenFans loved the new post with one telling the aspiring actor, "Beautiful family pictures!" "Definitely a Douglas," a second remarked, and a third shared: "Breathtaking scenery and the waterfall is gorgeous too.

Philly alt-R&B artist Ivy Sole is out with a new project next Wednesday. CANDID will feature "Call Me," the Lil Wayne-interpolating single full of catchily articulated and all-too-relatable relationship drama, and "Bamboo," their latest single out today.