Music news: The Weeknd debuts new song 'Tokyo' with Yoko Takahashi in Japan
The Weeknd kicked off the final stretch of his record-breaking stadium tour with a tribute to one of Japan's most iconic anime series, debuting a brand new song built around a 30-year-old theme song, writes Music News Blitz’s Likhanye Lolo.
The Canadian singer, real name Abel Tesfaye, played the first of two shows at Belluna Dome in Saitama on September 19, opening the Japan and wider tour dates of his After Hours Til Dawn tour.
Music analysis: Natanya - A feline’s rise to stardom
To make noise in the oversaturated music industry, an artist has to bring something unique and fresh to the table.
One artist who has demonstrated this is Natanya, a singer-songwriter from London who is defining a new pop sound, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
The King of Soul: Sam Cooke’s Granddaughters are carrying on his legacy with their upcoming debut album ‘The Womack Sisters’
Los Angeles-based Soul and R&B trio, The Womack Sisters release their debut album on Friday, August 14, writes Music News Blitz’s Gabrielle Wilkinson.
The sisters, Zeimani, Kucha and BG Womack, are set to breathe soul back into the 21st century with old-school melodies interwoven with a fast-paced modern twist in their self-titled debut album, The Womack Sisters.
Their single, “If I Let You,” has already set the debut up for success, with the track going viral online, earning praise from high-profile musicians such as Pharrell Williams and SZA.
Album review - Therapy at the Club by Flo
In this current era of nostalgia-baiting and revivals of the past, when looking among the crowd, Flo have perfected the method of keeping it current and modern.
On August 7, they released their long-awaited sophomore album, THERAPY AT THE CLUB, to much praise and showcased their evolution, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Album review - ‘Blue Island’ by Ravyn Lenae
On August 7, Ravyn Lenae released her third album, Blue Island, named after a small town in Illinois just south of Chicago, her hometown.
The 14-track album demonstrates Lenae’s versatility and rejection of fitting in the box that Black women are expected to fit in, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Music news: Bruno Mars’ Romantic tour stop in London comes to an end
Bruno Mars just completed a 10-day residency at Wembley Stadium, with six dates ranging from July 18-28.
This marks the end of the European leg, which began in France and toured in other large cities such as Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany, writes Music News Blitz's Brianna Ngambi.
Music news: Stop sleeping on EB3N before everyone else finds him
If you’re into artists like Avenoir, Devkota, Alan Vuong, Zuriel, and so many more who are quietly reshaping the alternative R&B scene, then add EB3N to your playlist.
Every music fan loves saying, "I've been listening to them since before they blew up.”
Not because of bragging rights (okay, maybe a little), but because you get to witness the journey in real time.
Waiting for every new release, their older music becomes more personal to you, and it’s exciting to watch that artist achieve every milestone they deserve.
With just over 122,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, the R&B singer-songwriter is still flying under the radar, but that probably won't last for long, writes Music News Blitz’s Victoria Bruwer.
Music news: The mystery is fading - Alan Vuong is finally stepping into the spotlight
We can’t deny it, but there are some artists we want to gatekeep for ourselves.
Not because they don’t deserve the success, but because discovering them before everyone else feels like finding a secret world.
For years, Alan Vuong has existed in an unusual space.
Millions of streams. A devoted online following. Songs quietly circulating through late-night playlists and social media algorithms.
Yet, somehow, very few people knew anything about the artist behind them.
That anonymity, however, is beginning to fade, writes Music News Blitz’s Victoria Bruwer.
Music analysis: The Weeknd’s evolution
Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, rose to fame in 2011 by uploading anonymous songs online.
Since then, he has become a global superstar.
His music blends R&B with electronic influences, creating a unique sound that redefined modern R&B and made him a major force in the genre.