Karol G holds nothing back on new album with Drake and Bruno Mars
Karol G has spent years filling stadiums with songs that get everyone dancing. On her new album, she is showing a more personal side of herself.
Released on Friday, August 7, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto is the Colombian superstar's 14-track sixth studio album.
The album features artists such as Drake, Bruno Mars, Judeline, Rusowsky and Cigarettes After Sex frontman Greg Gonzalez.
Translated to ‘I Don't Regret Feeling So Much,’ the album stretches Karol G's sound across emotional ballads, dreamy pop, reggaeton, electronic music and Afrobeats.
There is still plenty to dance to, but this time the party comes with tears, writes Music News Blitz’s Zinhle Radebe.
Pop princess in the making: Slayyyter at Lollapalooza
Over the last weekend of July, Lollapalooza, a staple festival in the US, commenced in Chicago with big headliners such as Charli XCX, The Smashing Pumpkins and Lorde.
What I found is that every few years a massive pop moment occurs and this time around, Slayyyter takes the cake, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Music news: Tate McRae turns to gold during Lollapalooza headline debut
Tate McRae ended her first Lollapalooza headline set with a golden finale that left fans talking long after she left the stage, writes Music News Blitz’s Zinhle Radebe.
Closing her 90-minute performance in Chicago on Sunday, 2 August, the Canadian pop star stepped into a pool of shimmering gold paint during the final moments of “Sports Car” before emerging moments later covered from head to toe.
Clips of the performance quickly spread across social media, with fans calling the dramatic finale one of the weekend's standout moments.
Music news: KATSEYE unleash their wild side with new single ‘Animal’
KATSEYE are shedding their polished image and embracing something wilder, writes Music News Blitz’s Zinhle Radebe.
The global girl group returned on Friday, 24 July with ‘Animal’, a new single accompanied by a music video featuring Demi Moore.
Co-written by Ed Sheeran, the track is the latest preview of KATSEYE's upcoming EP, ‘Wild’, which is set for release on 14 August.
Music analysis - An African Pop princess, utilising the revival of the 00s - ‘A*POP’- Tyla
Tyla, an artist who has proven her success as a global sensation, released her highly anticipated sophomore album, A*POP.
The album utilises a blend of Pop, Rnb and South African music to create the unique sound she is famed for, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
Music analysis: Dark Pop reimagined - ‘Petal’ by Ariana Grande
On July 31, Ariana Grande released her anticipated album, Petal, to the public, with many fans awaiting her return to popstardom after Wicked: For Good, writes Music News Blitz’s Brianna Ngambi.
This era began with the release of ‘hate that i made you love me’ in June, which has become one of my favourite singles she has ever dropped.
It encompasses what I believe Grande wanted to explore in this album, the realm of Dark Pop.
This feels like her way of addressing how she is learning to heal and stay resilient while experiencing the pressure of being a global sensation, as there is a melancholic tone in this album.
To me, this is what makes the album feel authentic and gives us the truth of being under the spotlight.
Music analysis: The rise of artists pressing pause - what Ariana Grande’s decision tells us about the music industry
Ariana Grande announced on Monday, August 3 that she will be stepping back from public life, terminating plans to appear in a London musical next summer, writes Music News Blitz’s Emily Hodson.
The pop star’s decision reflects an upward trend of artists prioritising their physical and mental wellbeing, leaving fans doubting if the music industry is truly supporting the artists at its core.
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.
Music analysis: Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and the power of the pop co-sign
Pop music has always loved a passing the torch moment, writes Music News Blitz’s Fatima Aziz.
From TikTok to touring: A look at the sound of Sienna Spiro
British soul-pop artist Sienna Spiro has quickly become one of the most exciting emerging voices in music by building a loyal audience with her emotional songwriting and her powerful vocals.
The singer, who started on TikTok, had a global breakthrough in 2025 with her single ‘Die On This Hill’, writes Music News Blitz writer Spencer Oza.
Mood-boosting music: Six songs to lift your spirits
Summer is in full swing, the World Cup is on, and the only thing missing is a really good playlist.
If you’re in need of a musical pick-me-up, Music News Blitz writer Megan Hamilton has compiled six songs to lift your spirits: some oldies-but-goodies, some new hits, and some songs waiting for you to discover them.
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, Fashion, Film’ - What we know about Charli xcx’s upcoming album
Charli xcx recently announced her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, her follow-up album to her iconic BRAT album, which was released in 2024.
The rollout of her new album has polarised her fanbase with many mixed reactions.
Some fans have stated how her newly released songs feel as though she is tapping back into her old style of musical experimentation before the release of BRAT, while others are more displeased with her new music.
Music News Blitz writer Tyler Lai Sai gives her thoughts.
Ariana Grande’s return to the stage with the Eternal Sunshine Tour
With a tour that has sparked ‘Eternal Sunshine’ for the summer of 2026, Ariana Grande has made an official comeback, kicking off the tour at Oakland Arena in California on June 6.
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.
Music analysis: Has social media created a new type of pop star?
Artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Addison Rae and Chappell Roan have become some of the most recognisable names in modern pop music.
Unlike previous generations, many now build large audiences online before reaching mainstream success.
While talent remains essential, platforms such as TikTok have transformed how artists are discovered, promoted and discussed.
This has sparked debate about whether social media has created an entirely new type of pop star, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
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.
Olivia Rodrigo: The cure to the cultural devaluation of ‘Girlhood’
Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill explores the superstar Olivia Rodrigo’s success, not only as an artist, but also as a cure to the continued devaluation of the things we associate with ‘girlhood’.
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo emerged as a global pop phenomenon just over a month before her eighteenth birthday when her debut hit single, drivers license, was released on January 8, 2021.
Music News: Everything you need to know about Charli xcx’s new single ‘Rock Music’
Charli xcx released a new single on May 8 titled ‘Rock Music’ ahead of her upcoming eighth studio album.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives us a rundown on the new single and the future album.
Music news: Gracie Abrams announces new album ‘Daughter From Hell’ to be released in July
Gracie Abrams has announced her new album, ‘Daughter From Hell’, which is set to release in July, explains Music News Blitz’s Bella Ford.
Her new single ‘Hit The Wall’, which will provide insight into the new record, is out on May 15.