Music opinion: The feminist question of Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter has quickly become a name few would fail to recognise.
Known for her playful innuendos and witty humour, her songs have gripped the Western world since the 2024 release of “Espresso”.
However, provocative language and chosen aesthetics have resulted in strong public opinion on the feminist position of the star.
With our celebrities continuing to shape wider society, the debate is an undeniably important one.
Yet while much of that debate centres on whether Carpenter's brand of femininity is empowering or regressive, her tendency to provoke political discussion without substantially contributing to it leaves the conversation frustratingly unresolved, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
Music opinion: How Tame Impala has influenced an entirely new genre of music
Unlike typical artists who rely on melodies and instruments to define their sound, Tame Impala’s signature sound is created solely through production.
With lyrics more as the accompaniment of the rhythm, the layers and psychedelic waves come together to create a distinctive and unconventional sound that has become the soundtrack for 2026.
So, how has this unique blend become so popular amongst Gen Z audiences? Music News Blitz’s Emma Corrigan explores.
Music opinion: Why music biopics such as ‘Michael’ have become so popular
Since the release of the latest biopic, ‘Michael,’ based on the life of Michael Jackson, it has brought to light the growing trend of biographical films based on iconic musicians.
With narratives showcasing the legendary chapters of each star's life, audiences can witness the rise and downfall of fame, driving both nostalgia for older audiences, whilst simultaneously introducing younger viewers to some of the most influential performers in popular culture.
From Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ to Elton John in ‘Rocketman,’ and ‘Elvis,’ based on Elvis Presley, audiences have shown a strong interest in stories that explore the people behind the music, writes Music News Blitz’s Emma Corrigan.
Music opinion: Have phones killed the concert experience - and should they be banned?
In the digital era, with social media at the height of our connections, the desire to capture every moment is at the tip of our fingers.
But what for? Proof to everyone else that we’re having a good time?
This problematic issue has been particularly prevalent across TikTok, writes Music News Blitz’s Emma Corrigan.
Music opinion: 12 songs you need to have in your summer playlists
With summer fast approaching, and the weather making it feel like it already has, Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill explores 12 songs that are necessary for the playlists you’ll blast on your summer drives this year.
Music reaction online content: Unlocking your personal perspective or constraining it?
Music News Blitz writer Zach Heynes explores the online phenomenon of music reactions, a subgenre of content creation where influencers share their live reactions to a song or album.
Great films, greater soundtracks - underrated music from popular films
Music News Blitz’s Zach Heynes discusses three standout scores from already popular films to shine a light on an aspect of the cinematic experience that warrants some more credit.
10 years of La La Land: How a perfect musical film was created
A movie that achieved huge successes on every front was bound to have brilliant music, but the end product provided by Justin Hurwitz is breathtaking.
With Damien Chazelle as director, fans of music-heavy films were already well aware of his work with Justin Hurwitz from the brilliant 2014 film, Whiplash.
Released in the summer of 2016, La La Land picked up an Academy award for both ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Original Song’ (City of Stars).
The connection between what is shown on screen and what is heard from the score feels perfectly seamless.
Wonderfully orchestrated pieces of music match the vivid and energetic scenes which create some of the finest cinematic experiences in any film, writes Music News Blitz’s Gabriel Mills.
Music opinion: Why I won’t be watching the new Michael Jackson film — and why you shouldn’t either
As someone who practically lived in a trillby and makeshift sock glove as a child, my opinions on the new biopic “Michael” are something I write as a formerly devoted fan of the pop-superstar Michael Jackson.
While hearing even the introduction of ‘Billie Jean’ still stirs deep nostalgia, it is safe to say this is not enough to justify this film in today’s climate for me.
With ongoing high-profile abuse scandals dominating public discourse, my concerns come from the long history of accusations of child sexual exploitation made against the star.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater unpacks this tension.
Music opinion: Women are making jazz cool again
Jazz originated within African-american communities in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th century.
It became popular globally during the prohibition era in the 1920s and was the main genre until the 1940s and 1950s when Bebop rose in prominence.
Popular jazz artists include Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and John Coltrane – an era that was defined mostly by the male artists of the time.
The 1950s and 1960s solidified that jazz was no longer a main genre, instead being replaced by Rock & roll.
In recent years, jazz has had a resurgence, with female artists at the forefront, writes Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill.
Music Opinion: Zara Larsson’s ‘Girls Trip’ transforms ‘Midnight Sun’ into a collaborative playground
Following on from the cult success of ‘Midnight Sun’, Zara Larsson has opted to remix the sound into a new collaborative women-centred album, ‘Girl’s Trip’ - in perfect time to take summer 2026 by storm.
In ode to a girl’s trip, Music News Blitz’s Macy Wright takes us on a trip of our own through the artistic new album.
Five music artists who you may not know have been inspired by global folk or classical music
Art cannot exist without outside influence and throughout history, we have seen this reflected within popular music.
Music analysis: A look at how divorce curates career-defining albums
Women have always had a foothold in the music industry, their creativity transcending the glass ceilings that have otherwise subjugated them in other fields, writes Music News Blitz’s Isaac James.
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.
Music opinion: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: A British takeover?
This year features a record number of British artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with rock drummer Phil Collins and heavy metal legends Iron Maiden and Oasis among those voted.
Music News Blitz’s Maisie Sharp-Fehr shares her thoughts…
Music opinion: Coachella took ‘2026 is the new 2016’ seriously
Welcome to the desert. Weekend 1 of the hit music festival Coachella took place in Indio, California, from April 10-12, 2026.
The festival is such a global phenomenon that fans tuned into the live stream from home, affectionately nicknaming it “bedchella” or “couchchella.”
Weekend 2 is scheduled for April 17-19, 2026, and will again be livestreamed on Coachella’s official YouTube channel.
This year, the festival has been hailed as the return of 2016, where popular musicians of that era performed, and 2016 fashion trends reappeared, writes Music News Blitz’s Sarah Sharp.
Cancel culture in the music industry: Selective accountability?
One of the UK’s biggest festivals, Wireless, has been cancelled after the headliner for all three days, Kanye West, was denied entry into the UK, which has now sparked debate online.
Is cancel culture applied equally across the industry, or is accountability just shaped by public perception and commercial value?
Music News Blitz writer Maisie Sharp-Fehr gives her thoughts.
Music opinion: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber at Coachella 2026 highlight different expectations in pop headlining
As Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber took the Coachella 2026 stage as headliners, the stark difference in expectations surrounding their performances became impossible to ignore.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz unpacks this contrast.
Music opinion: Elitism and wealth at Coachella
Summer is emerging, which can only mean one thing – festival season is back. Coachella, the annual music festival in California returns beginning on April 10 for two weekends.
The festival features a variety of genres from electronic dance music to rock. This year huge artists are headlining Coachella including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G.
Music News Blitz writer Olivia Carolan shares her opinion on the festival.