Is AG8 coming this summer? Everything we know so far about Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album
Maybe we’re delusional and reading into things too much, but Arianators, AG8 may be coming this summer!
Over the last few weeks, Ariana Grande has been teasing new music on social media, sharing cryptic posts and messages that have only added to the speculation.
‘Midnight Sun’ summer - how Zara Larsson’s sound and style could define 2026
As summer 2026 approaches, early signs show that Zara Larsson could be set to define the season with what fans are already calling a “Midnight Sun Summer”.
Following the chaotic ‘BRAT’ summer wave that emerged in 2024 and continued to dominate well into summer 2025, the spotlight appears to be shifting towards a brighter moment, with one of pop’s most consistent hitmakers at its centre.
Years on from her early breakthrough across Europe, Zara Larsson has perfected her branding, ready to take this summer by storm, writes Music News Blitz’s Macy Wright.
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.
Beyond the boys’ club: Girl Group’s glitter-fuelled rebellion
With gender politics an ever-pervasive layer of contemporary discourse, the role of men and women is under scrutiny in every walk of life.
Still a leading cultural force, the music industry continues to both shape and reflect the ways we perform and perceive gendered roles, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
With women now representing 53.8% of the UK’s music industry workforce, female voices are an ever-growing presence in a previously male-dominated space.
While this new figure is undeniably promising, deeper research reveals that it may not be all sunshine and daisies yet.
Research from the 2024 Musicians’ Census found that 51% of women had experienced gendered discrimination during their careers - showing the industry to be more than a little hostile to its newcomers.
The TikTokification of modern pop: Could our dying attention spans be affecting the songwriting process?
Shooting into a realm of mind-blowing popularity in the 2020 pandemic, the short-form video app TikTok has had a phenomenal impact on the music industry from the ground up.
Popularising bite-sized content, trending audios of around 15-20 seconds have become an inseparable companion to visual media.
Creating a need for speed with its promise of fresh content just one swipe below, these songs must grab the attention of avid scrollers in approximately two seconds, or risk being swiped away into oblivion.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater explores...
Everything Swifties need to know about Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ - a release week guide
Taylor Swift is about to light up the stage once again, this time with her brand-new album The Life of a Showgirl, arriving this Friday, October 3.
Swifties have been counting down the days, and now the glittery time card dropped on her social media sites has given us the ultimate schedule of everything to expect during release week.
In essence, it’s not your usual album release - it’s a full-blown event you will not want to miss.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz breaks down everything you need to know before the release.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Grand Ole Opry debut: When pop meets country tradition
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming Opry debut sparks questions about genre boundaries, cultural authenticity, and the evolution of Nashville’s most hallowed stage.
Music News Blitz writer Lindokuhle Mlombo explains more.
Music news: Lewis Capaldi and the art of vulnerability
Music News Blitz writer Lindokuhle Mlombo takes a look at how Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi’s honesty, humour and openness about mental health are reshaping pop culture and redefining authenticity in music.
‘Man’s Best Friend’ is here: Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album has finally been released!
Friday, August 29 2025 saw the release of pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter’s newest studio album Man’s Best Friend.
The single “Manchild” from the album was released prematurely on June 5, a hilarious skit-like song degrading the intelligence of men and getting us very excited for the rest of the songs to be out.
Music News Blitz writer and extreme Sabrina Carpenter fan Evie Scroggie has been nonstop listening to the album since its release and discusses her four favourites.
Music news: Ariana Grande announces details of 2026 ‘eternal sunshine’ tour
Arianators can put on their ponytails again as Ariana Grande has finally announced the details of her upcoming “eternal sunshine tour” in 2026.
After almost seven years, Grande has finally decided it is time to step back on stage and perform for her fans in England and America, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
The last tour she did was the “Sweetener World Tour” in 2019 where she performed for over nine months, starting on March 18 2019 to December 22 2019.
Since then she hasn’t really performed for fans due to her taking a step back from music to focus on her acting career, which took off again when she landed the role of Glinda in Wicked.
Sabrina Carpenter reveals more on next album ‘Man's Best Friend’: What to expect
Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter is not slowing down anytime soon.
After dominating the charts with her viral hits in Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina just dropped the news fans have been waiting for: her next project, Man’s Best Friend, which is coming sooner than anyone expected on the confirmed August 29, 2025, release date.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into the news.
Music news: Reneé Rapp embraces chaos and candour on her new album ‘Bite Me’
Reneé Rapp doesn’t just walk into a room - she storms in, kicks off her shoes, and dares you to challenge her.
She’s not asking for your attention, but rather, she’s demanding it in her music on her own unfiltered, gloriously chaotic terms.
Her latest album, Bite Me, is a gritty, glittering explosion of emotion, identity, and pure, unfiltered attitude, writes Music News Blitz’s Anna Ferraz.
The Life of a Showgirl news: Taylor Swift’s new era has officially been unveiled
Taylor Swift’s transformation over nearly two decades reads like a masterclass in reinvention.
She began as a teenage country prodigy, blossomed into a global pop powerhouse, explored the indie-folk terrain of folklore and evermore, and now steps into a bold, glittering new chapter: The Life of a Showgirl.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into the iconic album release…
Tyla ignites summer with ‘WWP,’ a four-track party in under 12 minutes
Tyla dropped an anthem when she dropped her EP, WWP (We Wanna Party).
Released Friday, July 25, it arrives as the perfect summer playlist, blending Pop, R&B, Amapiano and Afrobeats.
PinkPantheress faces racial bias in electronic music despite chart-topping hit
UK artist PinkPantheress has exposed bias against black women who make electronic music, sharing the belief that she has been overlooked for certain career opportunities due to her identity, reports Music News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
Why Tyla’s new single ‘IS IT’ has us excited for a whole new era
Tyla’s latest drop, “IS IT”, released on July 11, 2025, isn’t just another summer anthem - it’s a statement.
The South African Grammy winner keeps her signature amapiano-pop fusion alive, but this time, she’s adding new textures and teasing a fresh sonic identity.
This doesn’t feel like a side release - it feels like the start of something.
BST Hyde Park Festival news: Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans as Ed Sheeran joins the stage
Olivia Rodrigo lit up London as she kicked off the BST Hyde Park festival on Friday, June 27 2025, taking the stage as the first headliner for the event.
This year's BST Hyde Park Festival is three weekends long, running from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 13, with even more exciting headliners and sets, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
American Music Awards 2025: Billie Eilish wins all seven of her nominations
This year marks the 51st Annual American Music Awards that was held on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas and it has been a year to remember.
The Award show has over 30 categories which consist of Artist of the year, Song of the Year, Favourite Pop Song and many more, writes Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa.
Seven wins were achieved this year by 23-year-old female artist Billie Eilish, making her the most awarded artist of the night.
Tyla returns with sultry new single “Bliss”
Grammy-winning South African star Tyla has returned with the sultry new single “Bliss,” released May 9, 2025.
It’s her first solo single since last year’s chart-topping debut album, TYLA.
Clairo: The plight of a teenager
By nature of her writing style and the themes explored through her music, Clairo has always worn her heart on her sleeve and remained expressive about the plight of coming into one’s age.
Her music is deeply emotive and reflective and throughout her career has been erected by the feminine, ethereal tone of her songs, a staple of her career that separates her from other artists, writes Music News Blitz’s Isaac James.
This fragility that accompanies her music invites thought from the listeners, the harmonic instrumentation in songs like “Heaven” and “Juna” enable storytelling on a greater level than most artists, gentle melodies that are guided by Clairo’s voice.