Music news: 20 years on, Taylor Swift continues to write history
Taylor Swift has broken records once again, becoming the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
On June 11, exactly 20 years after the release of her first single, Swift has made history once again.
Music News Blitz’s Charlotte Cave has more on the story.
Music news: Olivia Rodrigo returns with third album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ out this week
Olivia Rodrigo took the globe by storm just five years ago when she released her debut single ‘Drivers Licence.’
Since then, the singer has reached many musical milestones, including selling out tours worldwide and winning three Grammy awards.
Rodrigo’s third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, will be released this Friday, June 12.
Here, Music News Blitz writer Grace Moore explains everything we know about the album so far.
Ariana Grande enters new era with ‘hate that I made you love me’
Ariana Grande has officially entered a new musical era with the release of ‘hate that i made you love me,’ the lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album petal.
The single was released on Friday, May 29, and was produced by her long-time collaborator Ilya alongside Max Martin, with the music video to be released on Monday, June 1.
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 analysis: How Zara Larsson’s career led to her new remix album ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’
Zara Larsson released a remix album titled ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ on May 1 that has collaborations with some big female artists.
Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa provides a summary on what led to this new album.
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).
Music news: Everything we know about The Weeknd’s final leg of his ‘After Hours til Dawn’ tour
The Weeknd has kicked off his final leg of the ‘After Hours til Dawn’ tour after five years of performing.
The tour started on July 14, 2022, in Philadelphia and is set to end this year on September 6, making the show 153 dates long, and this time he is mainly focusing on South America and Europe.
Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa is here to tell us all we know so far about the upcoming European dates and the performances in South America.
He kicked off the 2026 leg on April 20 in Mexico City, where he performed for three nights, having his last show in South America on May 1 in São Paulo, also visiting Rio de Janeiro, before he reaches Europe in June.
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.
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.
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.
Music news: Ariana Grande announces new album ‘petal’
American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande has announced her eighth studio album ‘petal’, writes Music News Blitz writer Shauna Hyland.
Niall Horan shares his favourite new single ‘Little More Time’ before his album release ‘Dinner Party’ on June 5
Niall Horan's fourth solo album, ‘Dinner Party’ is arriving in June. He shared his “favourite song” from the record - ‘Little More Time’ last week.
‘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.
Music analysis: Why is Madison Beer still not considered a ‘Main Pop Girl’?
After over a decade in the industry, Madison Beer is heading out on her fourth solo album tour this May following the release of her third studio album, “Locket”.
She was discovered by Justin Bieber at age 13, after he tweeted a link to her YouTube video of her singing a cover of ‘At Last’ by Etta James.
It was following this that she was signed by Justin Bieber to Island Records and was set on the trajectory of a true pop star, writes Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill.
Within the same year of being signed, Beer went on to record a multitude of songs, building on the momentum of being newly discovered.
An image of the “female Justin Bieber” was curated for her by her label, in hopes of propelling her into stardom.
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.