Music news: Olivia Rodrigo’s celebration of Spotify Billions Club Live performance in Barcelona
Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage in Barcelona, Spain, on May 8, 2026, for Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club Live show.
Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa is here to tell us everything we know about the performance.
Music news: Everything you need to know about Dua Lipa‘s surprise performance at Tame Impala’s London show
Tame Impala have recently performed in the UK following his 2026 European/UK leg of the Deadbeat Tour from May 7 to May 11, where he brought out Dua Lipa as a surprise guest in his London show.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives a breakdown of the tour and the performance in London.
Music analysis: Why have concert ticket prices risen so much?
Is it artist greed? Ticketing websites? Or are fans just willing to pay?
Spending a fair amount to see your favourite artist is not new, and even expected. But it definitely feels like concert prices have become ridiculous.
Music Blitz Writer Bella Ford reports…
Harry Styles news: What to expect at Wembley, outfits, travel and more
Harry Styles is set to make history with a 12 night run at Wembley Stadium, and here is everything fans need to know before attending.
Cowboy boots, feather boas and a sea of sequinned outfits sparkling under stadium lights. It sounds like a 1970s disco collided with a country music festival.
And that is only the beginning, writes Music News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
Music news: Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ success - and what’s to come in the future
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna joined forces and dropped a new track ‘Bring Your Love’ which was released on April 30.
The track is a single that was released ahead of Madonna’s upcoming album ‘CONFESSIONS II’, dropping in the summer on July 3 2026.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives a breakdown of the new track and their weekend two performance at Coachella.
Billie Eilish news: Everything you need to know before seeing ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (3D)’
Ever wanted to dance in a cinema? Now is your chance with Billie Eilish’s latest movie, hitting cinemas on May 8, writes Music News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
Picture this: you sink into a leather cinema seat, taste the buttery popcorn on your lips, whilst soaking in the quiet, distancing yourself from the chaos of everyday life.
Then you are transported into a lively arena. Thousands of fans cheer as they count down the minutes until their favourite artist takes the stage.
You feel a rush of adrenaline as the bass of the drums starts, and a figure on stage presents itself...It's Billie Eilish.
That’s just what 24-year-old singer-songwriter Eilish does in her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (3D).
Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey creates one-of-a-kind experiences on stage
Blending collaboration with exploration, Laufey showcases musical versatility during her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour, writes Music News Blitz’s Madi Chantry.
Born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland, Laufey (pronounced Lay-vay) grew up in a musically-oriented household. Both her mother and late grandfather played classical violin, inspiring her to pursue music as a career.
At age four, Laufey began playing piano, and when she turned eight, she started learning the cello.
When she was 14, she made it to the finals on Ísland Got Talent (Iceland's Got Talent).
Soon after, Laufey turned 15 and performed as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
In 2020, Laufey released her first major single, Street by Street, which became a number-one hit on Icelandic Radio.
Street by Street was later seen on her 2021 EP, Typical of Me.
Her musical upbringing was evolutionary, and it is no wonder she has become a world-renowned jazz-pop star.
Music review: A look at American rapper slayr’s deluxe mixtape “BloodLuxe”
Genre-blending rapper slayr shakes the underground scene with his breakout mixtape, writes Music News Blitz’s Zach Heynes.
One of the biggest obstacles underground rappers can encounter is curating a unique sound and style in their music.
This, however, is no problem for 18-year-old rapper slayr, as demonstrated in his breakout mixtape, ‘BloodLuxe’.
Music analysis: The breakdown of Ariana Grande’s upcoming album ‘petal’
Ariana Grande has announced her eighth album, petal, is set to be released this summer, and the hints have been everywhere since March.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives a rundown of everything that has been teased since the beginning.
A look at Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art Of Loving’ UK/EU tour featuring Sam Fender
Olivia Dean played her opening night in Glasgow on April 22 – and she has played all her UK dates, apart from two more scheduled for June due to increased demand.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford reports…
Olivia Rodrigo news: All you need to know about The Unravelled Tour and her SNL performance
It has been an exciting week for Olivia Rodrigo fans with the announcement of a tour and her appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she performed a song from her upcoming third album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, that no one has heard until now.
She announced that she will be touring again from September 2026, and we might “drop dead” from anticipation.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa is here to tell us what we need to know.
Album review: Zara Larsson releases all-female remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
On May 1, Zara Larsson released a reimagined version of her 2025 album, Midnight Sun called Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, through her label, Sommer House and Epic Records.
Midnight Sun: Girls Trip is a revisited version of the 2025 album with each song including at least one female featuring artist.
The album is split into two discs with Disc 1 being the remixed versions of the original songs on the album and Disc 2 consisting of the untouched songs on the Midnight Sun album.
Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill reviews the new album.
Music news: Olivia Rodrigo releases first single “Drop Dead” ahead of third album debut
Singer Olivia Rodrigo announced through Instagram that her new single ‘Drop Dead’ is out now – she posted a picture of her blowing a bubble of gum, with the song name embroidered on her shirt.
This follows her announcement on April 2 of a new album release, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love”, scheduled for June 12.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford reports.
Moonwalk to Millions: Michael Jackson’s Biggest Streaming Hits
With the new “Michael” film now out in cinemas, there is an incredible amount of hype and buzz surrounding the biopic as fans are eager to find out more about the life of the King of Pop.
Music News Blitz writer Dejan Johal takes a deeper dive into his music by looking at the top five most streamed Michael Jackson songs, as of April 2026.
Still Rolling: How the Rolling Stones are reinventing themselves for Gen Z
Cryptic posters, a surprise single and Gen Z influences – the Rolling Stones’ new album shows a deliberate shift towards younger audiences.
Music News Blitz’s Maisie Sharp-Fehr shares her thoughts.
‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE’ - Raye’s new 17-track masterpiece reaches No.1 on the album Official Charts
Raye has released her second album, including smash hits like “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” and “Click Clack Symphony.”
The album comes three years after My 21st Century Blues and is about Raye becoming more open and fearless, exploring themes of self-doubt and heartbreak.
Seventeen tracks on one album have to be commemorated, blending pop, R&B, and the iconic orchestral backing creates a one-of-a-kind record that anyone can enjoy.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford shares her thoughts on the star’s album.
Musicals: Review and FAQ of The Greatest Showman at the Bristol Hippodrome
Music News Blitz writer Chloe Willis saw The Greatest Showman at the Bristol Hippodrome on Wednesday, April 23 - and answers the burning questions of fans of the film and score, as well as providing a review of the world premier.
Music news: Grammy award winner Olivia Dean hits the road, Sam Fender collab in the spotlight
Olivia Dean’s new album, ‘The Art of Loving’, which was released in September 2025, is ready to take centre stage.
Wednesday, April 22 marks the opening date of her album tour beginning in Glasgow, taking on arenas across the UK and EU.
Music News Blitz’s Olivia Carolan discusses the highs of Dean's career.
Music news: A new era for Blossoms with new single ‘Joke About Divorce’
This is the first bit of music we are hearing from Blossoms since their album Gary in 2024. Should fans anticipate more to come?
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford shares her thoughts…
Inside Leeds underground: The grassroot venues keeping music alive in 2026
Look beyond the big stages and you'll see the small Leeds venues that shape the music scene. A £6 gig is great, but what about the reality of grassroot venues struggling to survive?
Grassroot venues are where music starts, writes Music News Blitz’s Maisie Sharp-Fehr.