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...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Grand Ole Opry debut: When pop meets country tradition
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming Opry debut sparks questions about genre boundaries, cultural authenticity, and the evolution of Nashville’s most hallowed stage.
Music News Blitz writer Lindokuhle Mlombo explains more.
From Marshmello, Travis Scott, and Sabrina Carpenter on Fortnite, to Lady Gaga and Lil Nas X on Roblox: How music artists are teaming up with gaming platforms
The worlds of music and gaming have always brushed shoulders - think epic soundtracks and rhythm games - but lately they have collided into full-blown collaborations.
From Fortnite’s blockbuster concerts to Roblox’s fashion-driven festivals, artists are stepping inside virtual worlds not just to perform, but to expand their brands, reach new fans, and reimagine what a concert or album launch can look like.
Essentially, music is no longer the background noise in gaming. It’s a main character.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into this music x gaming phenomenon.
‘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.
Sabrina Carpenter celebrates back-to-back sold-out shows at BST Hyde Park
Sabrina Carpenter has reached another milestone in her fast-rising career after performing two back-to-back sold-out shows at London’s BST Hyde Park.
The pop star headlined on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, drawing in a combined crowd of more than 130,000 fans over the two nights.