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Masque Turns Survival Into Sound on “Save Me, Lady Gaga”

For Masque, music has never been background noise. It’s been a lifeline. On January 9, the Hawaii-based rock artist releases his new single “Save Me, Lady Gaga,” a deeply personal track that transforms admiration into empowerment and pain into purpose. Masque traces the roots of that connection back to 2013, when Lady Gaga’s Artpop arrived during one of the darkest periods of his life. While everything else felt unstable, music became the force pulling him forward. That relationship deepened again in 2020, when isolation pushed many inward and music became, in his words, a shining lighthouse. Sonically, Masque operates...
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David Bowie’s widow and daughter lead tributes on what would have been his 79th birthday

David Bowie‘s widow, Iman, and his daughter, Lexi, are among those paying tributes to him on his birthday. READ MORE: An oral history of David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Today (Thuesday January 8), marks what would have been Bowie’s 79th birthday, as well as the 10th anniversary of his final album, ‘Blackstar‘. He died two days later in January 2016, following an 18-month battle with cancer. To mark his birthday, Bowie’s wife, Iman, shared a black and white photo of him smiling, alongside the caption: “A million feeling, A thousand thoughts A hundred memories…. YOU! Happy Heavenly Birthday.” His daughter, Lexi, also...
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Yungblud’s “more cynical” new album ‘IDOLS’ part two will be arriving “imminently”

Yungblud is teasing the second part of his new double album ‘IDOLS’, which he described as “more cynical” and said would be arriving “imminently”. READ MORE: Yungblud is ready to leave his idols behind The first part was released in June and was produced by Andrew Watt, who is also producing the second instalment. Advertisement The artist, real name Dom Harrison, told Rolling Stone that its first track is titled ‘I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine’ and contains the lyrics: “Pictures of idols rise up and fall/Wish you knew it all/Lift your head from the pillow, you’ve been missing...
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Robyn announces new album ‘Sexistential’ with title track and single ‘Talk To Me’: “I feel like the purpose of my life is to stay horny”

Robyn has announced her new album ‘Sexistential’ and shared the title track and single ‘Talk To Me’ – find all the details below. The Swedish pop icon’s ninth studio LP – her first since 2018’s critically acclaimed ‘Honey‘ – will land on March 27 via Young. It will be released on CD, limited cassette and digitally, along with magenta, white and alternate art vinyl formats. You can pre-order it here. Advertisement Following her recent comeback single ‘Dopamine‘, Robyn has now shared the title track and the song ‘Talk To Me’, both of which you can listen to below. The...
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A$AP Rocky shares psychedelic new single ‘Punk Rocky’ with video featuring Winona Ryder, Danny Elfman, Thundercat and more

A$AP Rocky has shared his new single ‘Punk Rocky’, and the video features an impressive cast, including Winona Ryder – watch it here. ‘Punk Rocky’ is the lead single from his upcoming album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’, out next Friday (January 16), and it features a psychedelic rock sound. Advertisement “She ain’t gon’ be in my life no more /  Got me crying in the microphone,” he sings in the track. “Let me shout on the megaphone / That ho ain’t my type no more.” And ‘Punk Rocky’s surreal video has already made a strong impression on fans. In the...
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Ted Nugent praises “real McCoy” Yungblud and “idiot” Jack White while hitting out at Green Day and “good friend” Tom Morello

Ted Nugent has praised Yungblud and Jack White while hitting out at Green Day and his “good friend” Tom Morello over their politics. The US guitarist, songwriter and activist is a high-profile supporter of President Donald Trump, and known for his right-wing political views and pro-gun stance. Advertisement On New Year’s Day (Thursday January 1), Nugent uploaded a video titled ‘Let’s Talk Music’ on his official YouTube channel. Here, the musician shared his thoughts on White’s halftime performance at the Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving Day – where he brought out Eminem. Nugent – who, like White and Eminem,...
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Kneecap promise new album incoming for 2026

Kneecap have told fans that they will be releasing a “brand new album” later this year The Irish rap trio had a headline-catching 2025, and to round it out they sent out a social media post last week (December 31) in which they thanked fans for their continued support and promised that the 2026 would be a big year for them. Advertisement “They tried to crush us and they failed,” they said. “Thanks to all of you sound c*nts we’re stronger than ever.” “Big things to come in 2026 – including a brand new album. But nothing is more important than supporting each other and keep taking action for...
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Björk shares message of support with Greenland after Donald Trump annexation threat: “Colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills up my back”

Björk has voiced her support for Greenland’s independence following Donald Trump’s proposition to annex the country, and said that the topic of “colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills up my back”. The US President has repeatedly hinted at the prospect of having the island become an annexed part of the United States, and told reporters recently that the country “need Greenland from the standpoint of national security” (as per BBC News). Advertisement Citing how its location could be strategic for the US when it comes to defence purposes, the idea has been repeatedly criticised by officials and residents...
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Alex Van Halen working on new record with Toto’s Steve Lukather

Alex Van Halen has revealed that he is working on a new album alongside Toto guitarist Steve Lukather. The legendary rock drummer, who co-founded Van Halen with his younger brother Eddie in 1972, appeared on the Metal Sticks podcast on Thursday (January 1), hosted by Iron Maiden’s Nick McBrain, and spoke about his current musical projects. Advertisement “I’m getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people,” Van Halen said. “It should be exciting.” It is unclear whether the album will be a new Van Halen album or a side project. The band have not released a studio record since 2012’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’, and have...
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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson says baby daughters may “never be able to walk” due to rare muscular condition

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has revealed that her twin baby daughters will “probably never walk” due to a rare muscular condition. Nelson gave birth to the girls – Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster – in May, confirming that they had been born prematurely at 31 weeks, and saying that she and her partner, the London-based rapper Zion Foster, were “so blessed” by the girls’ arrival. Advertisement Now, in an emotional video posted to her Instagram page on Sunday (January 4), Nelson has opened up about the girls, revealing that they have received a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), which she described as “the most severe...
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