Rising artist Frankie Grande is picking up well-earned acclaim for his debut album, !Hotel Rock Bottom“. A project that boldly explores the highs and lows of addiction and sobriety, love, self-reflection, and escapism. Throughout the fifteen-track collection, Frankie unveils a newly sharpened signature sound, one that thrives on cohesion and emotional honesty. And, of course, […]
With curiosity firmly piqued, I recently carved out time to dive into “Stage Girl“, the debut album from New Jersey–born singer-songwriter Eli. The hype surrounding this release has been equally loud and deserved. From the first listen, it’s clear why critics have been quick to champion her. The record’s diverse musicality, a sleek fusion of […]
In what might be one of the shortest and most surprising album rollouts we’ve seen in quite some time. Global pop auteur MIKA has jolted the release calendar with the announcement of his brand-new album “Hyperlove“, arriving January 23rd. After years of methodically sculpted eras and carefully paced reveals, this sudden two-track lead-in feels like […]
With so many artists wrapping up 2025 with deluxe editions and surprise anniversary drops, it feels only natural that Aussie pop princess, Kylie Minogue, would revisit her shimmering 2015 festive record “Kylie Christmas“. Over the past decade, the album has quietly—okay, not that quietly—cemented itself as a modern Christmas classic. But Kylie isn’t simply dusting […]
Even before the release of “That’s Showbiz Baby!”, JADE’s solo vision was crystal clear. The build-up singles alone hinted she was crafting something genuinely special — an eclectic, electrifying body of work that would cement her place as one of pop’s most interesting new auteurs. I was never the biggest Little Mix loyalist, but JADE’s […]
The 80s remain a defining part of my musical DNA. Therefore, it’s only natural that I’m instinctively drawn to emerging electro-pop artists who embrace that era’s unmistakable aesthetic. One rising name doing exactly that is London-born newcomer LEONI 808. Who, if you’re wondering, proudly borrowed her artist moniker from the legendary TR-808 drum […]
Discovering fresh names across my favourite realms of indie, pop and electronic music has been a genuine joy lately. Where each new discovery unquestionably builds an overall sense that the wider musical landscape is not only thriving, but evolving in ways that feel exciting and unexpected. Yet amid all this exploration, I realised I’d unintentionally […]
Every so often, an artist emerges who reminds us how thrilling reinvention is. For instance, former EQ Music Blog spotlighted Emerging Artist Darla Jade (already a rising electro-pop singer-songwriter supported by Radio 1), has taken a bold creative leap. While she’s certainly done the pop-star thing by bleaching her brunette hair blonde. Likewise, the bigger […]
As the holiday season approaches and the world begins its slow glide toward the New Year, many music fans are already looking beyond the festivities toward what January has in store. And fortunately, pop lovers will not need to wait long for something exciting. Early 2026 brings the return of one of the most beloved […]
Emerging alt-pop newcomer Ella Red continues her ascent, building anticipation for her debut album “It’s Not Real,” due January 2026. Although she only came onto my radar recently, it took a single spin of “Predator” to see her potential unmistakably. Ella is one of those rare artists who feels engineered for viral breakout moments, yet […]
