A new plaque has been unveiled in Manchester, celebrating legendary guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr as a “record store legend.” The honour recognizes the 61-year-old musician’s unwavering support for independent record shops around the world. Installed at Piccadilly Records—one of Manchester’s most iconic music stores—the tribute comes as part of a joint initiative by Record Store Day US and UK. […]

After a period of releasing introspective and mellow albums, Ed Sheeran is back in the pop spotlight with a fresh, upbeat single titled Azizam. The song marks a return to his hit-making roots, but with a distinct twist: it blends Sheeran’s signature pop melodies with Middle Eastern musical influences, a nod to the heritage of producer Illya Salmanzadeh. The track’s […]

Bruce Springsteen is inviting fans into his musical archives, unveiling seven fully completed but never-before-released albums. These long-hidden recordings, spanning from 1983 to 2018, offer a rare glimpse into his artistic evolution. According to Sony Music, this collection “fills in rich chapters of Springsteen’s expansive career timeline – while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist.” […]

Songwriters Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro have filed a lawsuit in California against South African singer Tyla and her producer, Sammy SoSo Awuku, over royalty disputes related to her global hit song, Water. The duo claims they are co-composers and co-authors of the song and argue that they are entitled to a 12.5% share of the royalties. However, according to […]

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has called out Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, urging him to show support for his newly released album just as he had supported Obi during the last general elections. The artist, known for his outspoken nature, took to social media to express his frustration over what he perceives as Obi’s silence on his latest […]

Following her standout performance in Netflix’s Baby Farm, Nollywood star Onyinye Odokoro is once again stepping into the spotlight, this time in the chilling horror film Oblation. The film, now in post-production, is generating significant buzz for its eerie storytelling and gripping exploration of generational trauma and spiritual entanglements. Written and directed by Chioma Paul-Dike, Oblation delves into the unsettling […]