Becky G is closing out a milestone-packed year with one final gift to her fans: the official release of the long-awaited fan favorite, “Hablamos Mañana” via Kemosabe Records / Sony Music Latin / RCA Records. First teased during the ESQUEMAS era and later performed on tour, the track has lived in fan comments and DMs for years, with listeners asking for its release at every turn. Now, as she wraps a transformative year, Becky delivers the song as a full-circle moment, a thank you to the fans who have been there through every era.
Upbeat and undeniably playful, “Hablamos Mañana” leans into the tension of choosing the moment over the conversation — letting tomorrow wait in favor of something more intimate tonight. With infectious production by Di Genius and songwriting from SpreadLof, Nate Campany, and Elena Rose, the song sits effortlessly alongside Becky G’s signature delivery, serving as both a closing chapter and a bridge toward what’s next. The video doubles as a thank-you letter to fans, built from behind-the-scenes footage captured throughout the year. It pulls back the curtain on Becky’s world, highlighting the real moments, milestones, and memories that fans rarely get to see.
GRAMMY-Award winning rap-icon Nas and DJ Premier– two of the most influential and revered figures in hip-hop history– dropped their highly-anticipated collaborative album, Light-Years via Mass Appeal. Listen HERE.
After decades of anticipation, Light-Years is a 30-year working legacy reborn, further cementing their status as one of the greatest rapper-producer duos of all time. Nas and DJ Premier’s partnership is embedded in the DNA of Hip-Hop. Their origin story began in 1994 with Illmatic, which resulted in hits such as “I Gave You Power,” “2nd Childhood,” “Nas Is Like” and “N.Y. State Of Mind Pt. II.”
The prolific duo revealed the album’s tracklist earlier this week, further building the excitement and anticipation around the album. The 15-track album notably features a sole guest appearance from Nas’ longtime collaborator AZ.
the iconic global instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to artist-first culture and elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the Gibson Artist Spotlight Program highlights an evolving roster of musicians who are celebrated across Gibson’s global and international channels.
Asaka is the lead vocalist and guitarist of TRiDENT, a powerhouse Japanese rock band that represents the next generation of Japanese rock. Formed in May 2020, TRiDENT quickly captured global attention with their debut music video, “Continue,” which surpassed 1 million views within just three months of release. Today, the video boasts over 5.06 million views, a testament to their growing influence in the rock scene.
Wax Poetics, the New York–born music journal revered for its deep-dive storytelling into music and record-collecting culture, announces its most historic archival release to date: an ultra-rare early Mariah Carey demo tape sourced from legendary producer Arthur Baker’s archive. The auction opens on December 2nd at 3 PM ET and will be live until December 11th HERE.
Originally launched in 2001 as one of the most revered print journals dedicated to the roots and evolution of music culture, Wax Poetics relaunched last year as a premier, editorial-driven collectibles marketplace, blending archival journalism, video features, and cultural documentation with authenticated artist-sourced ephemera and memorabilia. The platform connects iconic artists, producers, and estates directly with collectors, preserving musical heritage through historically significant items.
At the center of this drop is one of the only original demo tapes in existence, handed to Arthur on the same night Mariah Carey was discovered. Containing early, unreleased recordings that sparked the beginning of one of the most influential careers in modern pop and R&B, the tape represents a pivotal piece of music history – a life-changing recording for the legendary artist that has gained mythical status over the years.Alongside the news, Wax Poetics and Arthur Baker share a video detailing how he unexpectedly stumbled upon a young Mariah Carey while attending a Christmas party in New York, where Carey personally handed him the demo tape featuring covers and raw, self-written songs she recorded with Brenda K. Starr. Baker took her to his studio that night, and upon hearing three tracks realized he discovered a once-in-a-generation talent.
music’s most in-demand innovators, Sara Landry, as her imprint Hekate welcomes KX CHR to their roster! Gearing up for a new era on the imprint, KC CHR’s seismic track “Ready” officially arrives tomorrow Friday, December 12, 2025.
The fast-growing, hard techno maven has massive plans for his burgeoning superstardom. Arriving with a sound as dynamic as it is powerful, KX CHR transfixes audiences worldwide as he fuses hardstyle, drum and bass, and dubstep. Receiving the highest of praise from the hard techno “Girlboss” herself, KX CHR has a promising future with Hekate. With “Ready” as his debut single on the imprint, he’s setting a distinct tone and bringing listeners into his unique world. Utilizing full-bodied drum and bass, experimental vocals, and an irresistible uptempo beat to captivate listeners, “Ready” is shaping up to be a truly monumental debut.
Philadelphia Artist P4K Cappo Releases Dreamlike New Single “Star Ceilings” — A Melodic, Out-of-Body Experience
Emerging Philadelphia music artist P4K Cappo returns with his most atmospheric charged release yet: “Star Ceilings.” Known for blending an array of unique, unexpected sounds, Cappo channels his inspirations into a sonic world that feels expansive and deeply personal.
“Star Ceilings” showcases P4K Cappo’s signature ability to fuse various sounds together. The result is a track that feels like an out-of-body experience, carrying listeners into a dreamlike space filled with floating vocals.
“*This is a song I made to look back at how far I’ve come with my music and being able to enjoy everything that comes with it,” shares Cappo.
With its production and immersive energy, this song marks a new level of creativity for P4K Cappo, solidifying him as one of Philadelphia’s most innovative rising artists.
multi-platinum chart-topping band AJR announced AJR: Live From The Hollywood Bowl, the band’s first-ever live concert album available on both Gold Royalty Vinyl and CD, and Somewhere In The Sky Tour: Live From The Hollywood Bowl, a livestream of their first first-ever Hollywood Bowl performance, airing on Veeps on Saturday, January 3. Captured during their sold-out October show, the livestream preserves a milestone moment in the band’s career and offers fans around the world a front-row vantage point to AJR’s sky-high celebration at one of the world’s most legendary venues.
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Oliver Coates’ score for Harry Lighton’s directorial debut Pillion is not what one might expect for a film centered around a BDSM relationship between bikers. The score is restrained and elegant, with piano driven compositions accompanied by spacey synth flourishes and haunting operatic vocals. What results is a romantic electro-classical soundtrack (including a synth rendition of Erik Satie’s “Gymnopédie No. 1”) that feels akin to flying down an open road on a speeding bike. Starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, Pillion released in the UK on November 28th with a US release early next year.
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New York band MX LONELY are excited to share “Shape Of An Angel,” a fiery new track from their upcoming debut album, ALL MONSTERS, out via Julia’s War Recordings on February 20, 2026. The new song explores the relationship between addiction, neurodivergence, and codependency, reflecting on destructive, all-consuming relationships through honest lyrics and a heavy hook. An official music video accompanies the track, directed and edited by Owen Lehman, featuring synthesist/vocalist Rae Haas in a wrestling match.
“When I was first diagnosed with ADHD, I was prescribed a hefty script of adderall and I fell in love…I developed a heavy dependency on these creamsicle colored miracle pills and ended up craving more and more – until it began to consume me. I was constantly chasing that first dose of euphoria; refusing to look inward, continuously convincing myself “a higher dose will fix my problems, make me more lovable, guide me toward my goals- god dammit these drugs will make me a better person,” explainsHaas. “You find yourself out of love with somebody but still needing them. Constantly chasing what used to be.”
Soul-pop artist Durell Anthony returns this fall with Lovenotes, a deeply personal and universally resonant album that explores love in all its forms – romantic, familial, and human. Set for release on November 14, the ten-track project showcases Anthony’s smooth vocals, timeless melodies, and emotional storytelling, affirming his place as one of today’s most sincere voices in modern soul.
Seventeen-year-old pop/rock artist Lana Karlay is set to captivate audiences with her latest single, ‘Don’t Let Me Go,’ out November 19. The new track marks a bold evolution for the 17-year-old Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist, blending raw emotion, classical flourishes, and her signature punchy sound. Music has been woven into Lana’s life since the age of five, when she first began studying violin and piano, inspired by her parents’ eclectic record collection. From singing in choirs and musical theatre to performing with Opera Australia, Lana’s journey has been defined by a relentless drive to connect with audiences through honest, heartfelt storytelling. Her songwriting took flight in her early teens, and by Year 9, she knew music was her calling. This year, Lana’s talent earned her coveted spots at songwriting intensives at both the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and UCLA in Los Angeles, further shaping her craft. She also holds a Musical and Performing Arts Scholarship at Geelong Grammar School, a testament to her dedication and skill. Written from a place of deep feeling, ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ was born at the piano, where Lana’s creative process always begins. The song explores the ache of holding onto someone you love as they fade away, delivered with a dramatic, cathartic intensity. The production, led by acclaimed producer Adam Moseley (Trident Studios, London), features a live band recorded at Gold Diggers Studio, LA, and a sweeping string quartet arranged by award-winning composer Liam Wallace at East West Studios.
Alternative singer-songwriter and actor Me The Machine has released his newest guttural track, “War In Silence,” in collaboration with Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and artist Ando San. “War In Silence” perfectly combines Y2K nu-metal with Yamaoka’s cinematic underscoring, coalescing in a gothic, pulsating single that’s now available on all streaming platforms.
“War In Silence” was produced by famed Japanese composer and sound designer, Akira Yamaoka, best known for his work with Konami’s Silent Hill video game series. Yamaoka’s pioneering ethereal scores inform some of the light atmospheric touches underscoring the cut, from its industrial ghost notes to its mechanical backing guitar licks. The track’s light groundwork also comes with heavy-hitting, sensational metal instrumentals. A whispering vocal introduces the hard-lined track before a raw, crushing guitar comes into the mix, immediately throwing listeners into a swirling, alternative-metal bliss. As Me The Machine coils, singing, “The only way to know how high I get/is to let me fall from grace,” he channels the emotive power of Bad Omens and Catch Your Breath. The chorus further echoes, “Silence screaming out / Breaking free from every sin / Silence in a war can betray my heart,” resonating with a profound depth that calls out current political strife due to social deadlock. Grunting riffs and splintering drum breakdowns transition to Ando San’s evocative feature, where he scathingly raps over the nu-metal score, wrestling with policies seeped in oppression. “‘War In Silence’ is fueled by the desire to express how imperative it is to use our time on earth wisely and fight against the ties that bind us,” explains Me the Machine. “How can we love ourselves if we don’t have the capacity to love one another?”
Fast-rising Country newcomer Elizabeth Nichols once again calls it like she sees it with today’s releases of her new single “Oh The Things Men Do,” available now via PULSE Records. Ribbing wannabe Cassanovas, she laughs as she details the superficial efforts and not-so-subtle performative actions men take in their relentless quest for…”action.” The accompanying music video sees a bright-eyed Nichols in an old familiar story as her honorable suitor turn from “Prince Charming” to a toad right around midnight.
Southern Virginia native Trxy! shares his captivating new single “Intertwine.” It’s the latest offering from his debut album, Drowning In Bliss, out everywhere in 2026 via UnitedMasters.
“Intertwine” is a dreamy track about being “past the point of no return.” Bold guitars are at the forefront of the track, serving as a complement to his layered vocals as Trxy! laments, “Everything I’ve done still isn’t enough.” Inspired by the balance of heaviness and dreamy guitars from bands like Narrowhead and Swervedriver, the track is meant to inspire emotion. He shares, “If it connects with someone in their own way, that’s all I want.” It’s yet another compelling merge of nu-metal and shoegaze, proving that Trxy! is truly standing firmly in a category of his own.
Indie singer-songwriter ryan john clary continues to make leaps and bounds with the release of his new EP, 34. Featuring five tracks from his forthcoming full-length album Sunflower Lemonaide, the EP offers a preview of the powerful time in his life at age 34, filled with honesty and emotion. ryan john clary opens up about his growth, mental health challenges, and his mission to help others in recovery. 34 is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide.
Entirely written, produced, performed, engineered, and mixed by clary, 34 showcases his all-around artistry and uncompromising creative vision. The EP was mastered by Cesar D. Lima, with contributions from Gabriel Young (additional writing and keys on “The Spins” and “Dresses Like Elvis”) and Carter Sanders (bass on “Dresses Like Elvis” and “A World Without You”). Across its five tracks, clary moves through darkness and light with disarming honesty. On “(there’s too many songs called) One More Time” and “The Spins,” he confronts the grip of addiction, the former disguising temptation in bright, upbeat tones, while the latter leans into a darker, more numbed atmosphere. “Silly Billy” captures the artist’s self-doubt and frustration after a decade in the music industry, pairing heavy drums and restrained vocals with the haunting confession of a dream slipping away. The final tracks, “Dresses Like Elvis” and “A World Without You,” turn toward hope, celebrating the love and stability he’s found with his wife through warm guitars and tender melodies. “34 has been an extremely impactful year so far,” says clary. “I got married and am preparing to start a family. These songs and the upcoming album are essentially a snapshot of this period of my life.”
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