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.
‘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.
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.
Music news: The Strokes announce ‘Reality Awaits’ album
The New York legends will make a return ‘this summer’ to release their seventh full-length album after a six-year hiatus.
After the roaring success of 2020’s comeback album, The New Abnormal, it has been quite the period of radio silence from the five-piece.
Julian Casablancas and co. originally burst onto the scene in 2001 with the release of the classic album ‘Is This It’, cementing themselves as indie music royalty with subsequent releases.
A leading force for the 2000s garage-rock movement, the group have been credited as direct influences for major acts including Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Kings of Leon.
Music News Blitz’s Freddie Thomas-Neher went further into the upcoming release.
A decade of Wolf Alice - What defines the band who refuse to stand still?
Nearing the end of their latest album tour in December 2025, Wolf Alice close a year of triumph with their biggest 43-date venture yet.
Re-taking centre stage, the four-piece have returned with a bang after three years of silence to remind us why they’re one of the most successful UK bands on the scene.
A band known for their dynamic style, their music and aesthetic have transformed from the grungy Britpop sounds of My Love Is Cool to the polished showgirl era of The Clearing.
Spanning a ten-year period, musical trends, personal experiences and fellow artists have shaped the group immensely.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater explores who and what has influenced some of the most impactful tracks of our era.
Album review: The 1975’s I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It - 10 years later
In February 2026, The 1975’s second studio album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, is turning 10 years old.
A monumental album for both the band and fans, Music News Blitz writer and The 1975 superfan Nisha Cullen looks back at the album and its effects.
HAUNT-O-HOLIXXX THE MIXTAPE: Semetary’s first solo album of 2025
Friday, October 31, saw the release of Semetary’s new album, HAUNT-O-HOLIXXX THE MIXTAPE. Originally teased a whole year prior, the album was highly anticipated by fans.
With 28 original songs featuring his fellow Haunted Mound members Ghost Mountain and Hackle, as well as emo rap legend Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, the album was well received by those who had been waiting patiently.
Narrowing it down to just five favourites was a challenge, but these were Music News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen’s standouts on the mixtape.
Against the algorithm: Could the Last Dinner Party mark the return of human artistry?
With the slow starvation of independent venues and the decline in funds for emerging artists, the music industry appears to be in crisis.
Whether the villain is streaming platforms or the latest AI tools, the commodification of music is moulding artists and cheapening art.
Amidst this landscape, The Last Dinner Party burst onto the scene early last year, standing far above the capitalised homogeneity.
With their sophomore album, From the Pyre, released on October 17, they have produced one of the most captivating albums in recent years.
Challenging the dominating commercialisation that defines success for developing artists, select bands like The Last Dinner Party remind the world what music made by people rather than products can really sound like, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
Skinty Fia: A look back on Fontaines D.C.’s big break - Irish identity and moody reflection
In 2025, Fontaines D.C. is a band known to anyone remotely interested in the music scene, writes Music News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner.
By 2020, they had broken through, releasing two albums each with songs that pushed the band into popularity.
Dogrel (2019) pushed the band into the public eye, before A Hero’s Death (2020) cemented their place, while still uniquely experimenting with their sound.
Fans divided as Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ sparks mixed reactions online
On Friday, October 3, Taylor Swift released her long-anticipated album The Life of a Showgirl, and as expected, the world stopped to listen.
Following a whirlwind weekend of talk show appearances, a movie release, and nonstop online chatter, the internet quickly erupted with conversation.
But this time, fans aren’t all in agreement. The reactions to Swift’s latest release have been distinctly divided.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz explores the online debates currently taking over social media, where praise, disappointment and memes collide in true Swift fashion.
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.
‘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.
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.
Teyana Taylor’s ‘Escape Room’: A powerful return to R&B
After five years away from music, Teyana Taylor is back with a new project that proves why she remains one of the most creative voices in R&B.
Her new album, Escape Room, is more than just a comeback. It is a statement, writes Music News Blitz’s Lindokuhle Mlombo.
Which Taylor Swift era matches which genre of film?
With the recent news of the upcoming release of Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl, all the Swifties are buzzing with excitement.
But with each new album released, it’s important we don’t forget those that came before it.
Each of Taylor’s albums has their own gripping meanings behind them, ones that can be attributed to certain feelings and emotions.
Music News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie has matched each album to the genre of film that she believes embodies its mood perfectly.
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.
New music roundup: Justin Bieber, Jackboys, Bien and Burna Boy drop fresh music
It’s been a busy month in music, with big names dropping new tracks and projects that span genres and moods - from Burna Boy’s fiery new album to Justin Bieber’s surprise return to the spotlight.
From vulnerability to bravado, this month’s new releases offer something for every mood, and Music News Blitz’s Nicole Powell takes us through just some of the best releases.
From albums to playlists: Music just hits different now
These days, most people listen to music through streaming. But before all that, albums were how you really got into an artist.
Whether it was on CD or digital download, people would play the whole thing through, track by track, and get a feel for the full vibe of the project, writes Music News Blitz’s Lamiya Huda.