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Vincent Belorgey, the producer behind the influential track Nightcall and a pioneer of the modern synthwave genre, has passed away in Paris.
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Vincent Belorgey, the producer behind the influential track Nightcall and a pioneer of the modern synthwave genre, has passed away in Paris.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman of The Frames died following an accident near Dublin, leaving behind a young family and a career spanning over three decades.

With her latest release debuting at the top of the charts, the artist becomes the first American female singer to achieve UK number one albums across five decades.

As Big Hit Music denies copyright infringement claims over the song Swim, the legal challenge highlights the immense scrutiny facing the group following their high-profile World Cup return.

She didn't just survive the neon-green hysteria of her defining summer. With her latest releases, she is proving once again that she is miles ahead of the culture.

Danger Dan’s controversial new single 'Keine Angst' was banned from public television—so he and Igor Levit took the song to a defiant Berlin stage instead.

By reviving her chaotic, crowd-tested release strategy during the LUX Tour, the Spanish innovator is preparing a new track that echoes the organic rollout of 'Despechá.'

As his European stadium shows turn massive arenas into intimate discotheques, the singer is proving that the most sustainable way to grow in pop is to never look like you are trying to change.

From synth-pop anthems to literary libraries and geopolitical clashes, her evolution shows how to escape the limits of modern fame.

A three-hour security delay at his massive Bronx homecoming could have derailed anyone else. For Shawn Carter, it became just another stage for an masterclass in cultural survival.

She's breaking five-decade chart records, commanding the dancefloor at 67, and reminding everyone that nobody does a terrifyingly brilliant spectacle quite like her.

The ARIRANG World Tour’s takeover of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium proves that the group's gravitational pull is only compounding. It is no longer just about the music.

The singer is currently undertaking his first global headline tour in a decade, though his deliberate release schedule continues to restrict his overall artistic volume.

The Colombian singer's recent legal victory and ongoing international tour mark a definitive close to a period of intense public and legal scrutiny.

The artist's first full-length project in seven years reunites her with producer Stuart Price for an introspective sequel that addresses grief and spirituality.

A brand new album and an unexpected slate of collaborations prove the band isn't just surviving—they are rewriting the rules of rock mortality.

The 'Party Rock Anthem' singer has died. Beyond the neon spectacle of her biggest hit, she leaves behind a legacy of effortlessly blurring the industry's rigid borders.

With Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath in tow, the metal icons are tearing through Europe — and proving that deeply weird, unapologetically heavy music still rules the masses.

The vocalist, known for her distinctive voice and enduring career, passed away in a Portuguese hospital after complications from emergency surgery.

A historic four-night stadium run and a major Marvel tie-in are just the beginning. J-Pop's most uplifting band is proving exactly why they are built to last.

The Fourth of July surprise drop is a sultry, bounce-infused masterpiece that rescues the club from taking itself too seriously.

Dave Grohl and company delivered a visceral, two-and-a-half-hour masterclass in Madrid to open Mad Cool. But their recent studio work and upcoming collaborations prove this stadium juggernaut is just getting started on a thrilling new era.

FIFA is borrowing the Super Bowl's greatest trick. By drafting Bieber alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS, the stakes for July 19 couldn't be higher.

The vocalist, recognised for her collaborative work on ‘Party Rock Anthem’ and with G.R.L., navigated a career defined by shared commercial success.

The Irish rock group returns with an uplifting track and official video, a release situated against recent candid discussions of their critical reception and shifting place in modern music.

Dave Grohl just tore through a triumphant return to Italy in front of 65,000 fans. It is a flawless live show that completely ignores how stagnant their recent albums have become.

The co-founder, frontman and co-writer of "Y.M.C.A." passed away on June 30, leaving a lasting imprint on international popular culture.

She is 67, looking over her shoulder with pride, and entirely done chasing trends. The result is her most potent, hypnotic dance record in years.

The Turkish girl group just dropped the video for their new single under Hypers Music, and it is exactly the burst of 'Dusty Pink' nostalgia this season needed.

International reports indicate the singer's newly scrutinized song features critical lyrics directed at the actor, signaling her continued engagement with contemporary pop culture paradigms.

The Turkish singer issued an apology following the physical altercation in Antalya, citing ongoing crowd disturbances and a confetti popper deployed near his face.

A major fire near the North London venue is a stark reminder of where our culture actually lives: in the raw, industrial fringes of the city.

The frontman who co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." and anchored the disco group's most successful era leaves behind a lasting cultural legacy.

When a band named after a severe cardiac condition triggers a mass medical event at a jazz festival, the joke writes itself. The reality is much less cinematic.

Hosted by a record-setting Druski, Sunday night's ceremony honoured the architects of the culture while handing the keys to its brightest current stars.

Pop stars today wipe their social feeds and declare a new 'era' as if they invented the concept. But the entire architecture of the modern pop lifecycle was built and perfected by one artist.