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03 June 2026

Newsletter: LUKAS GRAHAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘GOOD TIMES’ ARRIVING AUGUST 14 VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has announced his forthcoming studio album, Good Times, arriving August 14th via Virgin Music Group. Built on reflection, heritage, and hard-won perspective, Good Times finds Lukas Graham leaning into the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing in Copenhagen. A full tracklisting is included below. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.

24 May 2026

Newsletter: Madison Beer shares locket deluxe

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Two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Madison Beer shares the deluxe edition of her album, locket. The music video for her brand-new song “lovergirl” is also out now.  

Newsletter: TOVE LO ANNOUNCES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM TITLED ESTRUS TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 18

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Few artists have redefined the emotional possibilities of modern pop as completely as Tove Lo. With a diaristic style and a defiant openness around sex, addiction, and vulnerability, she has become both a pop outlier and a generational touchstone, earning global hits and a devoted audience drawn to her unfiltered perspective. Today, the beloved Swedish popstar returns with news of a sixth studio album titled ESTRUS (out September 18), alongside the release of a lead single “I’m your girl right?.” Watch the official music video directed by Nogari, HERE.  The video, shot outside São Paulo in a former monastery, features over 70 dancers and marks the second time Tove Lo and Nogari have worked together (Borderline, 2023).

23 May 2026

Newsletter: ALYSON drops sophomore album, AFTER OURS

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Following the radiant charm of their critically acclaimed debut DEFINITELY LOVE!, ALYSON returns to the spotlight with AFTER OURS—a sonically ambitious sophomore album released via Offshore Music Philippines

22 May 2026

Newsletter: Westlife release 25th anniversary album + global tour dates for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour

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Globally renowned pop group Westlife release their monumental era-defining album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey at the very top of global pop. The album is available across multiple formats including 1CD, 2CD deluxe, 1LP, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette.

21 May 2026

Newsletter: Maximillian Releases Third Album I’m Fine Featuring Title Track Official Music Video

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With more than 800 million global streams and an international audience spanning Southeast Asia, China, Europe and beyond, Danish pop artist Maximillian releases his highly anticipated third album I’m Fine — a 13-track pop project exploring anxiety, heartbreak, love, pressure and the emotions people often struggle to express out loud.

20 May 2026

Newsletter: ALYSON pushes the boundaries of modern OPM with upcoming sophomore album, AFTER OURS

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There are albums that soundtrack a particular moment in life, and there are albums that linger long even after the music fades.

With AFTER OURS, Filipino city pop collective ALYSON delivers the latter: a richly layered, emotionally expansive sophomore record that positions the young band among the most promising torchbearers of modern OPM.

12 May 2026

Newsletter: Zara Larsson releases her star-studded Midnight Sun: Girls Trip remix album

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GRAMMY®-nominated pop superstar Zara Larsson keeps the global party going with Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, a collection of remixes and collaborations that gives new life to her already famously vibrant songs. Revisiting each track from her breakthrough album Midnight Sun, Zara invites a worldwide all-woman cast of friends and faves to an inclusive celebration that crosses borders, genres, and vibes for an unforgettable excursion into free-wheeling self-expression.

11 May 2026

Newsletter: Sean Archer drops beautifully chaotic new EP, Kung Ano Ano

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Filipino newcomer Sean Archer captures the complexities of young adulthood in Kung Ano Ano—a gripping guitar-rock record released under Sony Music Entertainment. 

10 May 2026

Newsletter: Angele Lapp Drops Debut EP “Downtown Stories” — A New Global Pop Force Emerges

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Popolo Music Group proudly announces the release of “Downtown Stories,” the debut EP from Angele Lapp, available now on all major streaming platforms worldwide.

09 May 2026

Newsletter: ICONA POP ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, RITUAL - OUT AUGUST 14

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Multi-platinum, award-winning duo Icona Pop officially announce details on their fourth studio album Ritual, arriving August 14 via Ultra Records/Iconic Sound Recordings

03 May 2026

Newsletter: TYLA announces sophomore album A*POP arriving July 24th

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Two-time GRAMMY® Award winner TYLA, the South-African star whose debut campaign disrupted the global music scene and cemented her as a bonafide global superstar, is ready to step back into the spotlight. TYLA has formally announced her hotly-coveted sophomore studio album, A*POP, supported by the Billboard chart-topper “Chanel,” and the already viral “She Did It Again,” featuring Zara Larsson. The announcement follows the unleashing of the official A*POP album trailer, starring TYLA outlining the “unapologetic,” “confident,” and “global” nature of her new era.

Newsletter: Clara Benin leans into love’s softer moments in 6-track EP, really got me thinking

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin explores the “inner weather of love” in really got me thinking—her latest EP under Sony Music Entertainment.

23 April 2026

Newsletter: Culture Wars Bring Arena-Ready Alt Rock Gold on Debut Album Don’t Speak, Out Now via AWAL as Global Momentum Surges

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Texas-native alt-rock band Culture Wars have released their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, out now via AWAL, marking a defining moment for one of alternative music’s fastest-rising acts. The album arrives on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band achieve their first Top 20 Alternative Radio hit with “It Hurts,” surpassing 66 million global streams, and sell out their first U.S. + UK headline tour, while also performing arena dates alongside Maroon 5, Keane, Wallows, and LANY.

21 April 2026

Newsletter: Mark Carpio writes the ending he never expected in new EP, Huling Pag-ibig

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OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling. 

19 April 2026

Newsletter: The Strokes set new album Reality Awaits for June 26

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Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. “Going Shopping” is out now—listen here.

17 April 2026

Newsletter: Culture Wars Inks Deal With AWAL + Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Album Don’t Speak

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Austin-bred rock collective Culture Wars have officially arrived. Upon signing a fresh deal with AWAL, the alternative powerhouse will release their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, on April 10 — a defining moment for a band poised to lead the next generation of guitar-driven rock.

11 April 2026

Newsletter: James Blake releases new record ‘Trying Times’ via Good Boy Records

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A GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter, and musician, James Blake’s singular blend of soul, electronica, hip-hop, and alt-R&B has shaped the sound of modern music. Across six seminal studio albums, Blake’s catalogue has amassed over 2.2 billion streams: his 2019 album ‘Assume Form’,  featuring ROSALÍA and Travis Scott, garnered widespread acclaim, followed by his highest chart debut to date with 2021’s ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’. 

07 April 2026

Newsletter: Central Cee releases highly anticipated EP “ALL ROADS LEAD HOME”

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Central Cee releases his highly anticipated EP, ALL ROADS LEAD HOME. The seven-track project arrives in the wake of two stand-out records, “Iceman Freestyle” and “Slaughter” featuring J Hus.

06 April 2026

Newsletter: It’s out: SB19 releases sophomore album, Wakas at Simula

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P-Pop trailblazers SB19 has officially dropped Wakas at Simula—a 24-track release that serves as a closure of their formative era in music and the beginning of a new imperial phase. Their second full-length album chronicles their path to self-discovery, identity building, and the cultivation of public trust, all fortified through years of experience and learning.