Listen to Bob Vylan’s brazen new single ‘Dream Big’

d4vd has shared a new single, ‘Notes From A Wrist’ – listen to the emotional track below.‘Notes From A Wrist’ and its accompanying music video were made available today (August 18), and sees the Houston-based singer-songwriter tackle themes of depression, unstable home environments and more.“I wrote ‘Notes From A Wrist’ about a childhood friend that struggled with depression,” d4vd said of the track via a press statement. “It describes the pain experienced in an unstable home and something a lot of people in my generation experience and can relate to.

Thania Garcia After selling out its reunion “Soy Rebelde Tour,” Latin pop group RBD has dropped a new single titled “Cerquita De Ti.” The track, a blend of pop and Dominican dembow, is the first taste of original music from the band since 2020’s “S.H.E.A.,” which was updated in February to include vocals from Dulce María. It’s just the second taste of original music since the band — which also comprises telenovela actors and singers Anahí, Christian Chávez, Christopher von Uckermann and Maite Perroni — went on its official hiatus in 2009. “Cerquita De Ti” boasts RBD’s signature harmonies and elements of modern-day Latin pop.

Fans of Miley Cyrus are going to be well fed next week.

Miley Cyrus has announced a new single called ‘Used To Be Young’, and shared details of a forthcoming TV special. Check out the preview clip below.The song marks the first material from the pop star since her eighth and most recent album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, which was released in March.

Selena Gomez is giving her fans what they want.

Thania Garcia It’s been quite some time since Selena Gomez shared original music with her fans as she’s been heavily occupied with her role on “Only Murders in the Building,” and other film ventures. However, on Thursday morning, Gomez confirmed her new album is in the works and announced the incoming release of a song titled “Single Soon,” set to arrive on Aug. 25 via Interscope Records.

Thirty Seconds To Mars have shared their new single ‘Seasons’ – you can listen to it below.The song is the fourth to be lifted from their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day’.It follows on from previous singles ‘Get Up Kid’, ‘Stuck’ and ‘Life Is Beautiful’.The forthcoming LP, which is out on September 15, will be the band’s first new music in five years, and the follow-up to their 2018 album ‘AMERICA’. Visit here to pre-order the album.Speaking to NME in 2021, frontman Jared Leto confirmed that the band had penned around 200 tracks for their upcoming sixth studio album.

Halle Bailey has dropped her debut solo single ‘Angel’, following her success in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.Bailey (monomously known as Halle) and her sister Chlöe formed the singing duo Chloe X Halle in 2011 and in 2015, their YouTube cover of Beyoncé‘s ‘Pretty Hurts’ earned them a record deal with Queen Bey’s Parkwood Entertainment.After signing to the label, they dropped two albums; 2018’s ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and 2020’s ‘Ungodly Hour’ – both earning Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Progressive R&B Album.After teasing her debut single earlier this summer, Halle dropped the anthemic and uplifting single with an accompanying music video. Produced by Theron ‘NeffU’ Feemster (Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo), ‘Angel”s lyrics are empowering over the punchy orchestral arrangements: “Heaven knows your wings can weigh you down, but angels make a way somehow.”The Wendy Morgan-directed music video echoed the song’s angelic theme with contemporary dancers strutting around Bailey, surrounded by a colour palette reminiscent of Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam.“This song for me is so very special and near and dear to my heart,” Halle said in a statement.

Olivia Rodrigo has shared a new single called ‘Bad Idea Right?’ – you can listen to it below.The song will appear on the pop singer’s second studio album ‘Guts’, which is due for release on September 8 via Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).Written by Rodrigo and her producer Daniel Nigro, the crunchy guitar anthem follows the singer as she weighs up whether to meet an ex. “Seeing you tonight/ It’s a bad idea, right?/ Seeing you tonight/ Fuck it, it’s fine,” she sings over a punky instrumental.In the chorus, Rodrigo chants: “Yes, I know that he’s my ex/ But can’t two people reconnect?/ I only see him as a friend/ The biggest lie I ever said.”The official video, directed by the star’s regular collaborator Petra Collins, sees Rodrigo attend a house party with some of her real-life friends before making a swift exit to find her former partner.Later, she hitches a ride in the rain on the back of a pickup truck, travels on public transport, and eventually makes it to her ex-boyfriend’s place.

English Teacher have shared their latest track, ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’. Check out the single below.Released today (August 10), the track is the latest single from the four-piece, and follows on from their hit track ‘Song About Love’ – which arrived at the start of the year and explored how love is a theme that is prominent in nearly all aspects of life.This time around, the members – Lily Fontaine, Douglas Frost, Nicholas Eden and Lewis Whiting – take an equally reflective view of the world around them, and explore how the social, economic and political landscape is a sharp juxtaposition from the beauty that can be found within the people existing inside it.“I wrote and recorded the demo in my bedroom in one day, during my final year of university in 2018,” the frontwoman said of the inspiration behind ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’.“Moving to a city for university forced me to reflect on how my experience of growing up in and around Pendle, how witnessing the social, economic and political issues that exist around there in juxtaposition with the beauty of the landscape and the characters that live within in it, has shaped me into the artist and person that I am.”These semi-rural stories leak into most of my writing,” she continued.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced her next single, ‘Bad Idea Right?’ – check out the artwork below.The song will appear on the pop singer’s second studio album ‘Guts’, which is due for release on September 8 via Geffen (pre-order/pre-save here).Following on from the record’s lead single, ‘Vampire’, ‘Bad Idea Right?’ is scheduled to arrive this Friday (August 11). Rodrigo shared the news on social media yesterday (August 7), where she also posted the track’s cover art.The image sees the star looking into a mirror after scrawling the song’s title across the glass with red lipstick.Additionally, Rodrigo said in an email to fans that she was “so stoked” to share ‘Bad Idea Right?’ with them (via the Line Of Best Fit).“The song is pretty different from ‘Vampire’ & shows another side of ‘Guts’that’s a little more fun & playful,” she continued.

Bob Dylan, and takes direct inspiration from his iconic track ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’.The single was recorded at Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, and sees the indie guitarist put his own unique spin on the 1973 classic – replacing the stripped-back structure with his distinctive vocal tone and a collection of reverb-drenched guitars.“I was spending a lot of time watching John Daly videos and came across a rendition he does of Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’,” said Lenderman, discussing the reasons behind his reimagining of the song.“Daly’s version includes an extra verse about golfing. My ‘Knockin’ became a staple of the MJ Lenderman & The Wind live set and it felt like a good idea to re-record it professionally.” Check out the track below.‘Knockin’ will appear on an upcoming 7” single, as well as Lenderman’s previous single ‘Rudolph’.

Hot Chip have returned with their first new music of 2023 – listen to ‘Fire Of Mercy’, featuring Yunè Pinku, below.The band’s new track is their first since the release of their most recent full-length album, ‘Freakout/Release’, which came out last August.Discussing the new track, the band’s Joe Goddard said: “Fire of Mercy’ relates to the central concept of William Blake’s ‘Songs of Experience’ – it bemoans the corruption that inevitably comes from adulthood and longs for a return to the purity of childhood.”Yunè Pinku added: “Massive honour to work with Hot Chip as they’re huge legends within the electronic world. When they played me Fire of Mercy and asked me to jump on the track, I was thrilled to work with them.”Listen to the track below.Later this year, Hot Chip will play a show at new London venue Drumsheds on October 21.

Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage – check it out below.Directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Sick Of Myself), the comedy film was announced to open the platform competition program at this year’s Toronto Film Festival (TIFF).In a statement about the film, Robyn Citizen, director, programming and platform lead at TIFF, said: “This surrealist satire-comedy has sharp, timely observations about social media culture – especially going viral – and its impact on the way that we interact with others in our day-to-day life. Cage delivers some of his finest work.”Alongside Cage, Dream Scenario stars Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Dylan Baker, Kate Berlant, Dylan Gelula and Tim Meadows.World Premiere of Kristoffer Borgli’s DREAM SCENARIO starring Nicolas Cage at #TIFF23 pic.twitter.com/XPsAqRgvcs— A24 (@A24) August 2, 2023Other films set to compete at the festival for the prize, which celebrates international films, include Dear Jassi from director Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, Kei Chika-ura’s Great Absence, and Ginevra Elkann’s I Told You So.The 2023 Toronto Film Festival runs from September 7-17.Earlier this year, Cage expressed interest in starring in a musical following roles in comedy films The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent and Renfield.“Right now, I’m excited that the comedy is back on the menu,” Cage told Rolling Stone.

The Linda Lindas have released a new single, titled ‘Resolution/Revolution’ – listen to it below.The rock band – comprised of guitarists Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza, bassist Eloise Wong, and drummer Mila de la Garza – shared the new track alongside a new video last week.‘Resolution/Revolution’ was inspired from Salazar’s Pantera and Judas Priest-listening binge, the band explained via a press statement: “Bela had been rocking out to a lot of Pantera and Judas Priest when we started writing ‘Resolution/Revolution.’ She came in with a riff and as we worked together, it morphed into composition about making small dents in big problems to make a difference in the long run.”Watch the video for The Linda Lindas’ ‘Resolution/Revolution’ below.‘Resolution/Revolution’ marks the band’s second single of the year, following ‘Too Many Things’ in April. Both tracks come after the band released their debut album ‘Growing Up’ last year.‘Growing Up’ scored a four-star review from NME‘s Mia Hughes, who wrote: “The album’s finest moment is its title track, where, over crunchy Paramore-esque guitars, Lucia weaves a moving narrative of camaraderie and a determination to enjoy this turbulent time in life.

Dylan has shared a new single ‘Liar Liar’, featuring vocals from Bastille frontman Dan Smith. Check out the new track below.Released today (August 4), the track sees the emerging UK pop star join forces with the Bastille singer, and deliver a blend of sparking, cinematic pop that is designed for the live stage.Starting with her subtle vocals as she repeats the title of the new track, the single gradually builds into its lively, electric chorus.

The Pretenders have shared a brand new single – listen to ‘The Love’ below.The track is the latest song to be released from the band’s upcoming album ‘Relentless’, which is due out on September 15 via Parlophone.“I suppose that’s the most traditionally Pretenders-sounding song on the album, in the vein of ‘Kid’ or ‘Talk of the Town’ or any of the mid tempo ones over the years,” Chrissie Hynde said of the new track in a statement.“I often see love / relationships almost in the same vein as drug addiction. Although, having said that, I know I am jaded, and cynical… ‘The Buzz’ on Hate for Sale visited the same theme.”Listen to ‘The Love’ below.‘Relentless’ was first previewed earlier this summer by the track ‘Let The Sun Come In’.

James Blake has released a new single, ‘Loading’, ahead of his upcoming album.‘Loading’ serves as the second preview of ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’, which is due for release on September 8 via Polydor/ Republic. The album will see Blake return to his electronic roots seen within his earlier works, such as 2013’s ‘Overgrown’ and 2010’s ‘Klavierwerke’.‘Loading’ features rhythmic drum patters, cascading synths and layered vocals that give the tender and delicate track an emotional touch.

Pete Doherty has teamed up with Pregoblin on their latest single ‘These Hands AKA Danny The Knife’. Check out the track below.The single is the latest track to be released from Pregoblins – the new band of former Fat White Family collaborator Alex Sebley – and sees the band team up with indie legend and Libertines frontman Pete Doherty.According to the press release, Doherty took time out of his busy schedule of touring and recording with the Libertines and touring with French songwriter/producer Frederic Lo, to contribute vocals to ‘These Hands AKA Danny The Knife’, and the lyrical content behind the single focuses on themes of loneliness and a lack of fulfilment.“‘These Hands’ is about a young person’s dream of being in a band and getting famous and the unhappiness, loneliness and unfulfillment that comes with fame when you get there,” said Selbey of the new release.It was recorded in Brixton and produced by Dante Traynor – check out the accompanying music video below, which centres around the cobbled streets of La Rochelle on the French coast.Discussing the collaboration between the band – comprising Sebley and Jessica Winter – and Doherty, Sebley explained why he felt the contribution worked.“I see Peter’s overall work in line with the romantic poets of the past.

S Club are releasing their first new single in 20 years as a tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole. The track has been written by the group’s original songwriting team – Cathy Dennis, Simon Ellis and Johanne Ellis – and producer John Nathaniel.According to The Sun, although they already had a reunion tour scheduled for later this year, the pop group had not originally planned to record any new music alongside those shows.