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When Elvis Costello and the reformed Attractions played “Pump It Up” at Brighton Dome in the ’90s, its thuggish thunder felt intent on reclaiming their brutal youth – and cracking the ceiling if it could. This opening UK night of the Radio Soul! The Early Songs of Elvis Costello tour with the Imposters – the same band, except for bassist Davey Faragher, joined by guest guitarist Charlie Sexton – promises similar vintage thrills. Yet as we discover when Costello and co take the stage of the Brighton Dome, musicians, audience and even some key lyrics have changed. These are songs…

Quick RomancePart Time Punks 05Wharf Chambers, Leeds6th June 2026Louder Than War’s Andy Brown heads to the fifth annual Part Time Punks all-dayer at Wharf Chambers in Leeds.Part Time Punks is an all-dayer curated and arranged by Erin Rumble and Jay Churchley of new wave/garage punk legends Nervous Twitch. It’s the kind of event where the DIY ethos runs to its very core, with Rumble crossing attendees’ hands on the door 20 minutes before she’s due on stage. That DIY spirit is there in the home-cooked vegan chilli, the homemade pin badges and Wharf Chambers as a venue. If you wanted…

Nils Lofgren is the sort of musician they don’t really make anymore. An extravagantly gifted guitarist and otherwise jack of all trades, he’s been a loyal lieutenant and sideman to an assortment of rock’s maverick and genius figureheads in a career stretching back almost half-a-century.Born in Chicago in 1951 to an Italian mother and Swedish father, Lofgren latched onto music at an early age and never let go. By 1968, he had formed Grin, a proto-power trio built around his weighty riffs and for whom he was also singer and chief songwriter. Soon after this he met Neil Young, sneaking…

4. What was your first experience of Soul or Rap music? How did it make you feel?My best mate Max and I shared tonnes of music growing up. I was into a lot of indie rock and pop punk as I mentioned, but Max loved everything Hip Hop, Rap, Funk, Soul. Max is a very white, very British guy, so we had a joke that our music tastes were reversed.My dad just didn’t listen to music at all to be honest, and my mum listened to 95% Christian music, which I didn’t have much interest in to listen to in…

Swedish artist Ellen Benediktson returns with WID4L, a five-track EP built around obsession, jealousy, self-deception, and emotional impulses left deliberately unfiltered. Arriving via Icons Creating Evil Art, the project pushes past Good Girl into sharper indie-pop and electro-pop territory — heavy bass, gritty guitars, bold choruses, and a red-stained visual world that hits physical, not decorative.At its centre sits Only Lovers, where romantic suffering turns euphoric, addictive, and hard to quit.In this FM PRO 10Q, Benediktson breaks down instability, visual discomfort, production tension, post-Eurovision identity, and why WID4L had to feel beautiful, volatile, and unapologetic.I saw a lot of Eurovision…

Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the U.S., along with an update on where each album ranks on the Billboard 200 chart – this time for week 24 of 2026. There are no new debuts this week, but Drake’s ICEMAN remains firmly in the top spot. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + Streams 1 Drake ICEMAN 383 134,213 12 Don Toliver OCTANE 933 33,294 13 Drake HABIBTI 91 32,483 17 SZA SOS 792 29,001 19 Post Malone The Diamond Collection 145 27,051 26 Drake MAID OF HONOUR 84 22,812…

G Herbo drops off the so called Lil Heroin Edition of his latest albumLil Herb. It contains 17 new tracks and features from Ty Dolla $ign, Polo G and more. The video for the song “Mad People” is also out. The new tracks are listed as ‘Disc 1’/’CD 1’ in the streams below. Listen and watch now:  View Original Article Here

Known for blending vulnerability with confidence, Smalls continues to refine a sound that feels both intimate and empowering. The original Matches featured highlights including “Sensor”, “Would You Be” and the title track, which has already amassed close to one million streams.With more than 400,000 monthly Spotify listeners and a catalogue that has generated hundreds of millions of streams, Smalls has steadily built one of independent R&B’s most dedicated audiences. Her journey from self-taught audio engineer in Toronto to internationally recognised artist has been defined by creative independence, authenticity and a refusal to follow industry expectations.The deluxe edition of Matches reinforces…

After announcing it last week, Kodak Black releases his brand new album,Kodak The Blessing. It contains 26 tracks and features from Fridayy, Rylo Rodriguez and more. The video for the song “Nunchucks” is also out. Listen to the full project and watch the video below:  View Original Article Here

Toronto’s Kalisway returns with her latest single, “Not So Sweet”, a funk-infused slice of alternative R&B that further cements her reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists.Built around nostalgic keys, layered vocals and infectious percussion, the track showcases Kalisway’s ability to blend smooth, soulful songwriting with contemporary R&B and funk influences. Effortlessly balancing raw emotion with polished production, “Not So Sweet” feels both intimate and instantly memorable.The release marks the first in a series of new tracks set to arrive over the coming months, following a hugely successful period for the singer, songwriter and producer. Recent projects, including…

New Orleans artist Pell has joined forces with Brooklyn rapper Kota the Friend the Friend for “Thru The Lines”, a laid back yet deeply engaging hip hop collaboration that showcases the strengths of both artists.Built around Pell’s groove heavy production and Kota’s distinctive lyrical flow, the track blends soulful textures with thoughtful storytelling, creating a natural chemistry between two of the most compelling independent voices in US hip hop.Speaking on the release, Pell described the single as part of a wider creative exploration inspired by his return to New Orleans. “It’s deeper than genre, it’s a feeling,” he explains, referencing…

Carly Simon has announced that Comes In Waves, her first album of original songs since 2008, will be released on August 14. Listen to the lead single “Howl” below. “‘Howl’ lives in that space between betrayal and forgiveness, where anger has to be voiced before it can be released,” says Simon. “It’s about letting the frustration out so it doesn’t sit and simmer. The song begins in anger, but it moves toward forgiveness, and speaks to any situation where trust has been broken.” Simon’s son Ben Taylor appears on the album as a singer, musician, producer, and songwriter, while her…