Harry Styles to curate 31st edition of Meltdown Festival
The iconic cultural programme Meltdown festival returns on June 11 this year, ending on 21 June. Supporting the arts with Southbank Centre, Harry Styles has announced his chosen acts, including an intimate gig with his very own performance at the Royal Festival Hall London.
Music News Blitz’s Olivia Carolan writes about what to expect from the upcoming festival.
Revisiting the Beatles' most iconic moments five decades following their breakup
This week marks the 56th anniversary of the day the world’s most famous band, the Beatles, called it quits on 10 April 1970.
Music News Blitz’s Macy Wright takes us through their most iconic moments defined by her favourite songs of their musical eras.
Music news: The Strokes announce ‘Reality Awaits’ album
The New York legends will make a return ‘this summer’ to release their seventh full-length album after a six-year hiatus.
After the roaring success of 2020’s comeback album, The New Abnormal, it has been quite the period of radio silence from the five-piece.
Julian Casablancas and co. originally burst onto the scene in 2001 with the release of the classic album ‘Is This It’, cementing themselves as indie music royalty with subsequent releases.
A leading force for the 2000s garage-rock movement, the group have been credited as direct influences for major acts including Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Kings of Leon.
Music News Blitz’s Freddie Thomas-Neher went further into the upcoming release.
Taylor Swift dominates the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with record-breaking wins
Taylor Swift once again proved her unmatched influence in the music industry, sweeping the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with a series of historic wins that have once again cemented her legacy.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz expands on the night's details.
Music opinion: Geese review - Getting Killed tour storms through Manchester
Geese’s Getting Killed was a perfect storm; Winter’s eclectic Heavy Metal had slowly but surely captured the attention of the mainstream, and upon turning back to the company of his high-school compatriots, he seems to have capitalised.
With UK dates also including Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and London, their Manchester date seemed to have caused quite the stir.
The concert was originally slated to take place in New Century Hall, but overwhelming demand saw the band take the stage in the O2 Victoria Warehouse instead, with similar instances happening across the country.
Music News Blitz’s Freddie Thomas-Neher offers his thoughts on the gig.
Is 2026 the year of indie rock? Five bands that could hit new heights this year
The UK and Ireland’s constant indie-band-producing conveyor belt remains in full flow and, if anything, is speeding up with an overflowing pool of new upcoming bands filling the airwaves.
Music News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills expands.
Dylan Mulvaney joins the cast of ‘Six’ in landmark Broadway debut
Social media star and theatre performer calls opening night the “best night of my entire life” as she steps into the role of Anne Boleyn at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz expands on her iconic Broadway debut.
X Factor star Chico defends Simon Cowell amid contestant criticism
As conversations continue about how reality TV shows supported contestants behind the scenes, former X Factor favourite Chico Slimani is offering a contrasting view - praising Simon Cowell and describing the famously tough judge as “a pussycat” away from the cameras.
Is Phoebe Bridgers making a comeback?
The sad girl we all love and need has gone off-grid, but we’ve heard through the grapevine she might be making a return.
Music News Blitz writer Megan Rogers-Jones takes a deep dive into Phoebe Bridges’ past work, where she is now and whether she’s coming back.
James Marriott: Charting albums, performances and new singles
The YouTuber-to-musician pipeline has birthed many popular artists, such as Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, who started by posting covers of songs online. But recently, there has been a rise in one particular artist who started by creating regular YouTube content and who had a passion for music on the side.
‘Autistic’: A father's heartfelt anthem of love, loss, and acceptance
There’s a certain kind of song that doesn’t just enter your ears - it lands in your heart, unfolds its message slowly and settles deep in your soul.
“Autistic” by Chris Wauben is exactly that kind of song - a father’s love letter to his son, a call for compassion and an anthem of pride for anyone living on the spectrum.
His new song “Autistic” is a sparkling reflection of all of that, and here, Music News Blitz’s Anna Feraz unpacks it all.
The top 10 most-streamed Christmas songs based on Spotify statistics
The best way to kickstart your very merry Christmas is with some tunes to have you rockin’ around the tree.
The festive period is just around the corner, so it's time to start getting in the spirit and listening to some classic Christmas carols!
Here, Music News Blitz’s Megan Rogers-Jones compiles a list of the top 10 most-streamed Christmas songs based on Spotify statistics to listen to before Santa comes down the chimney.
A decade of Wolf Alice - What defines the band who refuse to stand still?
Nearing the end of their latest album tour in December 2025, Wolf Alice close a year of triumph with their biggest 43-date venture yet.
Re-taking centre stage, the four-piece have returned with a bang after three years of silence to remind us why they’re one of the most successful UK bands on the scene.
A band known for their dynamic style, their music and aesthetic have transformed from the grungy Britpop sounds of My Love Is Cool to the polished showgirl era of The Clearing.
Spanning a ten-year period, musical trends, personal experiences and fellow artists have shaped the group immensely.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater explores who and what has influenced some of the most impactful tracks of our era.
Music news: The rise of offline listening
It seems as though more and more people are turning towards alternative ways to listen to music, and are opting away from on-demand streaming.
Music News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen has a look at why this is happening, what the benefits and disadvantages of offline music listening are.
Strictly Come Dancing Legend Ian Waite blasts show producers and wants to see voting changes after Lewis Cope’s ‘criminal’ elimination
Strictly Come Dancing icon Ian Waite has slammed BBC show chiefs after Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was eliminated from the competition last week.
AI in the world of music
What is in store for the future of music with the rise of artificial intelligence?
By now, Artificial intelligence is being used in various aspects of our lives, from writing our essays to creating animations, and is now entering the music industry, causing large debate.
Music News Blitz writer Megan Rogers-Jones explores how the technology is reshaping creativity, ownership, and the future of the industry.
Album review: The 1975’s I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It - 10 years later
In February 2026, The 1975’s second studio album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, is turning 10 years old.
A monumental album for both the band and fans, Music News Blitz writer and The 1975 superfan Nisha Cullen looks back at the album and its effects.
Head to head with Elon Musk: Is Billie Eilish a performative millionaire or a true hero?
With the global wealth gap on the rise, international tensions appearing more fraught than ever, and a burning planet to underpin it all, anxieties could be described as more than a little high at the moment.
Often, some of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Western society, charitable figures such as Elton John, Rihanna and George Michael, have left the moral pop star a familiar figure.
With the idea prevailing that artists should have both something to say, and actions to back it up, silent voices are seen as both damaging and unfashionable.
A significantly charitable figure since the start of her career at just 13 years old, Billie Eilish has caused quite a stir in recent weeks, deliberately aggravating some of the world’s most powerful figures.
Not only turning heads, but snapping necks during her acceptance speech at the 2025 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, she blatantly addressed the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson and their billionaire status.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater assesses the impact of her words and actions...
Music artist spotlight: A look at deathtoricky - The king of Irish underground rap
Alex McDonnell, more commonly known as deathtoricky, is making waves as part of the Irish underground rap scene.
Hailing from Celbridge, Co. Kildare, deathtoricky has been releasing music for two years, but just this summer, he started gaining some traction.
Here, Music News Blitz writer Nisha Cullen breaks down her favourite deathtoricky tracks, giving this up-and-coming rapper some well-deserved attention.
What makes a popstar ‘real’? Authenticity through CMAT and Chapelle Roan
Authenticity has been a debated topic since the very creation of music.
From the origins of traditional folk songs to the creation of the microphone, our perception of what is truly ‘authentic’ has been knocked down and rebuilt countless times.
With today’s pop-stars facing allegations of being label-created brands, discourse about authenticity is as prevalent as ever.
Taking a look at two massively influential artists in contemporary pop, Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater examines how genuineness is measured and perceived by pop fans.