French DJ, record producer and songwriter David Guetta and Future Rave founders, MORTEN has released their long-awaited ID "Permanence." After their explosive release "Alive Again" that featured Roland Clark debuted at the tail-end of 2021, the pair will waste no time getting a jumpstart in the new year with the highly anticipated ID to be released on Tiësto‘s label Musical Freedom. Future Ravers and fans alike can rejoice as the announcement of the release comes in a form of a short yet impactful 29-second video clip posted to MORTEN, David Guetta, and Future Rave’s official Instagram page, was flooded with comments on each page respectively, we know it is a good day for Future Rave fans and those who particularly enjoy the dynamic duo that tastefully melds part mainstage and part underground bangers and brings them straight to the forefront. Originally thought to be a Jack Back ID, ‘Permanence" has made its way into live sets for quite some time, perhaps even dating back to October 2020, and to much satisfaction of fans, was still going strong through Guetta’s most recent New Year’s Eve performance which took place at the Lourve in Abu Dhabi. Luckily, fans are reluctant to find out that it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

25 years old, Ella Henderson is making a pop comeback with her new single “Brave" from her upcoming sophomore album, "Everything I Didn't Say." The song is beautiful, she sounds gorgeous on it, and the guitar solo is lush and feels like development in sound for her and a new chapter. The track is a follow-up to Henderson's recent collaboration with the French DJ duo Ofenbach on the single "Hurricane." the song will appear on her upcoming long-awaited sophomore album “Everything I Didn't Say”, which is expected to be released on March 11, 2022, via Atlantic Records. It is her first album in eight years and the album comprises 12-tracks. “It’s weird, isn’t it?” When Henderson is asked about her unusual career trajectory. She’s a straight talker with enough warmth to expunge any awkwardness from a 10 am Zoom call. “There have been times when I’ve honestly said to myself, ‘You’re the biggest failure; what the hell have you done in your life?’ And then my dad will sit me down and say, ‘What you did at that young age, some people don’t achieve in a lifetime." Born in the village of Tetney in Lincolnshire, Henderson trained at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire and found fame when she entered The X Factor as a 16-year-old in 2012. Her stunning voice and natural poise made her a favourite to win, but she had to settle for sixth place. Still, it proved to be a temporary stutter, and Simon Cowell signed her to his record label, Syco, almost immediately. When Henderson released her debut single “Ghost” in June 2014, it shot straight to number one.

Ahead of his new EP "Views From The 23rd Floor," due out 28th January, he unleashes a new song titled "Golden Hour." The first taste of "Views From The 23rd Floor" comes in the shape of "Talking To The Stars," A hazy electro-pop banger; the track sees HRVY step into a more mature sound. Produced by Dominic Lyttle, aka Decoy, HRVY said of the single, “We were in the studio, and I played a few reference tracks, and I said I wanted a beautiful harp going through the song – I think having a sweet harp and a heavy beat going through it is quite cool.” Opening with ‘Talking To The Stars,’ the five-track EP also features the euphoric "Too Young For This" and the dance floor bop ‘Never Be Us.’ “For the first time, I love my music,” HRVY said of the EP, “not because it’s right for the times, or the charts, or whatever, but because it’s right for me.” At only 22 years old, HRVY fosters a solid online following spanning the globe, pushing a billion Spotify streams and a string of sold-out headline shows in North America, Asia and Australia. His live performances in the UK already include sold-out headline shows at Hammersmith Apollo, London’s Palladium and appearances at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, plus Capital FM’s Jingle Bell and Summertime Ball. HRVY took his headline show to the Royal Albert Hall last April and drew a virtual audience of thousands worldwide during the pandemic.

Steve Aoki has dropped a song with the biggest DJ in the world. Aoki challenged fans to guess his next collaborator earlier in the week by sharing an intensely difficult-to-solve teaser image. For those who somehow couldn't crack the case, Aoki has released his first single of 2022. He collaborates with NBA legend and dubstep producer Shaquille O'Neal, affectionally known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. The new track, "Welcome to the Playhouse," will seemingly soundtrack Aoki's outrageous multi-purpose game room, Aoki's Playhouse. Aoki's Playhouse is a large mansion that the dance music veteran filled to the brim with art, studio equipment, a foam pit, pool, halfpipe, and creative spaces. You can get a closer look at the building that inspired his and O'Neal's new collaboration. Shaquille O'Neal has always had interests outside the basketball court and has pursued many such endeavours in his life. Whether acting or making music, Shaq has always been a box office attraction and will continue to attract his fans and others to whatever he does next. Shaq began his music career back in 1993 when he composed rap music. His rapping skills were subject to immense criticism early on in his music career. However, Shaq has released five albums and one compilation album, which essentially features all the previously unreleased tracks from different albums. 'Shaq Diesel,' which was the name of his debut rap album.

Wrabel dropped his highly anticipated debut full-length album ‘these words are all for you" via Big Gay Records/Nettwerk last year. Now we get his latest single, the beautifully orchestrated "Wish You Well," which speaks about the "tug of war" of letting go of past loves. His new album is a refined, masterfully written and cathartically performed collection that recounts love, heartbreaks, personal discoveries, and devastating realizations. Whether it’s on tracks like the Billboard-applauded “good” or the lead single “nothing but the love” and "these words" are all for you’ showcases what has made Wrabel a go-to for heart-shattering slice-of-life songwriting about finding love, losing it, and discovering oneself throughout the journey. Wrabel’s ascent throughout the pop music universe has led to this triumphant moment, from collaborating with Afrojack & Marshmello respectively in 2014 to his first charting song “11 Blocks” in 2016 & the debut of his acclaimed LGBTQ+ anthem “The Village” in 2017, to collaborations with Kesha and P!nk in 2019, to performing “hurts like hell” on NBC’s TODAY in early 2020, and now to his debut album. Additionally, Wrabel has left his mark all across the pop music landscape with other co-writing/performance credits on tracks by Celeste, Backstreet Boys, Ellie Goulding, Louis Tomlinson, Louis the Child, Wafia, Cash Cash, and more. He’s released four previous EPs and has racked up 265 million streams across all DSP platforms.

Multi-Grammy winning duo For King + Country will launch the pre-order of its upcoming new album "What Are We Waiting For?" due out March 11, along with their new song release “Unsung Hero,” For Kings + Country's fourth studio project asks a pivotal question in a pandemic-riddled world. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone provide the answer across 13 original tracks that confront relevant issues and confirm the duo’s commitment to community, diversity and family. Set against a sonic backdrop painted by the Platinum-selling group’s lush, vivid pop, the collection features cameos from tour mate Dante Bowe, Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly. It includes the barrier-breaking single “Relate,” awe-inspiring “For God Is With Us,” and unifying No. 1 hit “Together.” As for “Unsung Hero” it is the most personal track on the upcoming album and is lovingly dedicated to the parents of For Kings + Country's Joel and Luke Smallbone. Two of seven siblings, the brothers, raise their voices in reverent solidarity for the couple who made them the men they are today. Ethereal strings invite listeners into the real-life story of the Smallbone family and its journey from Australia to America on the cut written by the duo Federico Vindver and Seth Mosley, as they recall the sacrifices made and the example set by their mom and dad. The “Unsung Hero” music video will premiere on YouTube on January 7 at 10 am CT.

Juno Award-nominated and platinum-certified singer-songwriter Ryland James has released his latest single, "I Give Everything." The new track arrives on the heels of Ryland’s recent single “Better Off” and "Shoulder To Cry On," which was produced by Jon Levine [Alessia Cara, Dua Lipa, Drake]; it has already racked up 1.5 million YouTube views and over 3.5 million Spotify streams. In addition, he also released his exceptional holiday track, “A Christmas To Remember” which paired him up with the pop singer and notorious bop-writer Ralph to cover the iconic Dolly Parton holiday song. A native of Deseronto, Ontario, Ryland emerged onto the global stage in 2019, with his breakout single “In My Head” via Universal Music Canada and Republic Records. The powerful track soared to #1 on Shazam Canada’s Top 200 chart and was impressively certified platinum in Canada. Captivating audiences, he supported multiplatinum superstar Alessia Cara on a sold-out North American tour and performed at festivals such as "Life Is Beautiful." On the heels of his self-titled 2020 debut EP, Ryland James, he exceeded 70 million global streams. This year has been a busy one for the multiplatinum artist, releasing his single “Blame,” the dancefloor banger “Save Me” with Shaun Frank, and his most personal song to date, “3 Purple Hearts.”

Canadian singer-songwriter and former "American Idol" contestant Lauren Spencer-Smithpreviewed a snippet of a song called “Fingers Crossed” back in November on TikTok. It quickly racked up millions of views, setting the stage for the official release of her song "Fingers Crossed." Within hours of becoming available, “Fingers Crossed” topped the overall U.S. iTunes chart, surpassed a million streams on Spotify, and reached #1 on the Genius Top Songs chart. Much like Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver's License,” which arrived almost exactly one year ago, “Fingers Crossed” is a lovelorn ballad filled with hyper-specific lyrics about an unworthy ex. Spencer-Smith wrote the song with assists from Fransisca Hall and producer Jakke Erixson. The impressive statistics for the "American Idol" season 18 alum left the competition at the Top 20. Her first original single, “Back to Friends,” racked up over 600,000 streams on Spotify. over 50K plays on Youtube in its first week, July 2021. Currently, the song has amassed over 14M streams on Spotify. Notably, Lauren did not participate in the "American Idol" comeback competition alongside a bunch of her fellow 2020 Top 20 alum. Runner-up Arthur Gunn got the most votes that night, earning him a spot in 2021 Top 10.

Maren Morris has dropped her brand new song, “Circles Around This Town," an autobiographical song about someone chasing their dream and keeping the faith even when it feels like it isn't going to work. The singer-songwriter revealed the tune and release date via social media on Monday, Jan. 3, with the caption “Get lost, get found.” Written with Julia Michaels, Jimmy Robbins, and her husband Ryan Hurd, "Circles Around This Town," feels specific to Maren and the country music community itself. Yet, her story is still a metaphor for trying to do your best against the toughest of odds when you think about it. In 2021, Morris earned a No. 2 hit on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with her duet alongside husband and fellow singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd, “Chasing After You.” The song peaked at. No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2019, Morris released her second album, "Girl," which included the Billboard Country Airplay hits “The Bones” and “Girl.” In 2020, “The Bones” earned single of the year and song of the year honours at the Country Music Association awards, while Morris earned her first female vocalist of the year win. In October, Morris updated fans on her upcoming third album. When a fan asked Morris about the new album, she replied via Twitter, “It’s finally done, Queen,” alongside a checkmark emoji and a sparkle emoji.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sam Short released her debut song “Already Mine,” She first teased the song on TikTok, where the song amassed millions of views on multiple videos. Sam Short shared on social media, “When Johnny May and I made this song in his bedroom, we both agreed it hit 'official banger status.' This song is a product of a Saturday morning session gone wrong due to Johnny May and I being extremely depressed and drinking too many Bloody Mary's. We left that session empty-handed came back the next week, and the song was born in 45 minutes.” Since sharing the song, she has grown a loyal fan base, amassing over 265K+ TikTok followers and videos, acquiring over 30M+ views in only a few months. Sam Short and Johnny May wrote the track. AIvy Tellin and Paris Mumpower directed an accompanying lyric video Sam Short said, “I think the best storytellers are masters of empathy. Whether they are referring to a lover, a friend, a stranger, or themselves, I believe the best songwriters not only possess the ability to empathize but also have the desire to understand the human condition so deeply that it informs their art.”

RuPaul is an entrepreneur and drag superstar, in addition to being a musician. With songs like “Sissy that Walk,” “Supermodel (You Better Work),” and “Call Me Mother” earning millions of Spotify plays, Now she has released another studio album titled "Mamaru" that features all-new original songs all performed by the legendary “Queen of Drag.” This marks the fourteenth studio album by singer and drag queen. The title of this album is, presumably, a nod to her nickname and her relationship with younger drag queens. In addition, The new season of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" is just around the corner, starring RuPaul as the host of the reality competition series. The premiere episode features music superstar Lizzo as the guest judge and introduces the world to the next back of contestants vying for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” “Every person on this season is, in their own right, a complete lunatic, and I think that manifested itself in one of the most surprising, twisty, and turny seasons I’ve ever seen,” Bosco said during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. RuPaul is also known for branching off and creating other projects. The celebrity starred in the Netflix original series "AJ and the Queen." She started the most significant drag convention in the world — RuPaul’s DragCon. RuPaul even made her own chocolate bar. Be sure to catch the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14, which is set to premiere on Jan. 7.

After dropping "Happy Loner," a track she shared back in December 2021, Marina has released the deluxe edition of her album "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land." The deluxe edition features three bonus songs, including the already released "Happy Loner," plus "Pink Convertible," (a song first teased during last year's Bose songwriting class) "Free Woman," and two demos versions of "Venus Fly Trap" and Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land." In addition, Marina has revealed that she’s already started writing her sixth album, despite "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land" only being released last June. Taking to Instagram, Marina said: “Dreaming up the next tour… and doing some research. Been thinking about how much music + a connection with a like-minded audience has healed me over the years. Thank you for existing. Excited for the next chapter. I’m writing album 6.” Marina has also announced a UK and European tour details for next year, supporting "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land." The singer will embark on several dates in May 2022 in support of her recently released fifth album ‘Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land.’ Beginning on May 9 in Denmark, Marina will visit Netherlands, Belgium and France, before heading back to the UK for dates in Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, London and Dublin. The tour will conclude in Dublin, Ireland, on May 25.

David Bowie’s unreleased "Toy" album, which formed part of the "Brilliant Adventure" box set issued in November last year, has been released as a standalone "Toy" Box as a 3CD set and a 6×10-inch vinyl box. Released on the day before David’s birthday, "Toy" (TOY: BOX) will receive its long awaited official release, finally making the legendary previously unreleased album available. The "Toy" album was recorded in 2000 following David’s "Glastonbury 2000" performance. Bowie entered the studio with his band (Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell, Gail Ann Dorsey, Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Holly Palmer and Emm Gryner) to record new interpretations of songs he’d first recorded from 1964-1971. For reasons unknown, it was never released. The cassette release will be the only version outside the pricey "Brilliant Adventure" box set that is ‘album-only.’ Now twenty years after its initial planned release, David's co-producer Mark Plati says, "Toy is like a moment in time captured in the amber of joy, fire and energy. It's the sound of people happy to be playing music. David revisited and re-examined his work from decades prior through prisms of experience and fresh perspective - a parallel not lost on me as I now revisit it twenty years later. From time to time, he used to say, 'Mark, this is our album' - I think because he knew I was so deeply in the trenches with him on that journey. I'm happy to finally be able to say it now belongs to all of us."

Morgan Wade isn’t entirely done with her phenomenal debut album, "Reckless," just yet. She announced that she’s officially releasing a deluxe version of the record in just a few short weeks on January 28th and now released a new from the set titled “Run.“ Her debut solo album "Reckless," which arrived in March, carries the ragged edge of a singer-songwriter who’s been putting her nose to the grindstone for some time. Wade describes desperate, spontaneous relationships that feel the strongest when they’re at their breaking point in a voice like worn leather. “Lay me down on the floor in the kitchen/Show my angry heart what I’ve been missing,” she sings on the chorus to the soft-rock anthem “Take Me Away.” It’s not the first trajectory or sounds you might imagine for an artist born and raised in Floyd, one of the historical birthplaces of country music in the United States and still a mecca for bluegrass fans the world over. Wade recalls spending Friday nights as a child at the Floyd Country Store, sitting on her grandfather’s lap as fiddlers, guitarists, and folk singers entertained a crowd of dancing locals and tourists alike. That indeed became a part of her, but she didn’t want traditional hoedown country to be where her music began and ended.

In January of 2021, a faceless bedroom-pop project called HIDDEN PPL dropped its debut single, "Romance In The Park," without revealing any information about the identity behind it. Clocking in at just under one minute and 30 seconds, the sparkly track led with fast, pitched-up vocals, making it even more challenging to distinguish the mysterious singer. HIDDEN PPL continued releasing monthly songs over the year — now 12 in total — all of which are featured on its first full-length album, "Don't Let It Die." Covering a range of topics from love to growth and hope, the tracklist is perfectly bite-sized and packed with bright, efficient melodies and easy production that can be streamed, from start to finish, in less than 20 minutes. Today, the musician responsible for HIDDEN PPL has revealed himself to be Bronze Avery, the LA-based queer artist who's been building his solo career for quite some time now (and recently found a fan in Charli XCX). He talks through making his new album and all the lessons he learned from writing and releasing an anonymous project. This is what he said of the project, "The music industry can be very self-serving, while also actively trying to tear you apart. So much of your success is directly correlated to your personality, your physical appearance and what you can offer the world. It can sometimes feel like the music comes last, and I wanted to start a project where the music came first."

The holidays in Paris are a magical time and place, making Netflix’s decision to bring back its fluffy escapist fantasy "Emily in Paris" in mid-December practically perfect. Season 2 ups the ante with new love interests, new fashion, and new music. "Emily In Paris" is back, back, back again – and just like season 1, the soundtrack for season 2 is Magnifique. From French pop bops to perfectly sung covers by the show's very own Ashley Park, "Emily in Paris" season 2 is jam-packed full of great songs that set the scene for Emily's Parisian antics. Ashley Park even recorded her original music for the series "Mon Soleil." Bands and artists like Juniore, Owlle, and BTS themselves all show up on the soundtrack for the second season. So, if you're desperate to add a few songs from the show to your playlists, here's an episode-by-episode list of all the "Emily In Paris" season 2 songs we've managed to identify. "Emily in Paris" stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing professional who begins a new life in Paris, France. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu co-stars as the protagonist’s tough-love boss, Sylvie, a woman who keeps a close eye on her employees’ personal lives. Composers Chris Alan Lee (Younger) and James Newton Howard (News of the World) scored the French Netflix series; music supervisor Brienne Rose (The Sex Lives of College Girls) organized the needle-drop selections. Here’s every featured song in "Emily in Paris."

R&B artist Ginette Claudette returns with a music video for her sultry new single, “Goodbye, f.u.” The 21-year-old singer, relying on fond memories like singing with her older sister in the hospital before she passed away or performing at the Apollo Theater, fulfilling her father's dream, who is also gone, helps keep her balanced. “Music is my outlet,” she says. “It’s what’s keeps me sane.” After a slight tilt of her head, a sweet gaze, and a deep breath, the singer-songwriter unleashes her soulful and impacting tone, recalling any idea that she’s just another young dream. Although when she speaks, she reminds you that she is a young lady full of giggles and eager anticipation. “I smile from ear to ear,” says the New York native when summing up the emotions surrounding her budding music career. Earlier this year, she released her EP entitled "Inside," which sounds like a nostalgic ride, with breathy and iridescent vocals that work well against the feel-good pop-R&B production. She got her start as a Youtuber, singing cover songs. She signed to Universal Motown in 2010. Instead of abiding by the genre that she wanted, Universal Motown wanted her to sing pop songs. Claudette shortly dropped from the label. However, she could spark a long-term affiliation with songwriter and producer August Rigo. She signed to Summerchild Records during her 2014 debut album.

Last November, British synth-pop duo Let's Eat Grandma, consisting of Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, announced their upcoming third studio album, “Two Ribbons." From the album, the duo released the third single called “Happy New Year,” which is a genuinely happy track, with actual firecrackers entering at three-and-a-half minutes and lines about the joy of having a clean slate while keeping nostalgia tucked away in your back pocket. “Sparks in the sky until we meet the sunrise,” Walton sings, “then see the year come into bloom.” “Happy New Year” is rooted in Walton and Hollingworth’s lifelong friendship, with childhood memories that date back to a kindergarten class. The nostalgia here runs deep — summertime days spent in gardens, igloos built-in snow, and bubble baths in swimsuits — but the synths prevent the mood from sinking, even when the duo analyze a recent rift in their friendship. “I’d been struggling to come to terms with the fact that our relationship had changed,” Walton said of the track. The song comes with a highly produced, tennis-themed music video that contrasts the blurry visuals for the record's lead single, "Hall of Mirrors," and the wholesome, muted treatment for its title track. Their upcoming third studio album, “Two Ribbons,” will be released on April 8, 2022.

Australian DJ Alison Wonderland released her first single of the year with “Fear Of Dying” and pairs it with a music video that confronts her past. After releasing tracks like “Bad Things,” “Anything,” and “W.W.C.B.D.” in 2020, last year was pretty quiet on the release front for Alison Wonderland. While she got back to playing festivals like Beyond Wonderland, Austin City Limits, and Decadence AZ, it wasn’t until the end of 2021 that some fresh beats from the Aussie artist surfaced. Riding the wave of “Fuck U Love U” into the new year. “Fear Of Dying” sees Alison Wonderland look to her internal struggles with anxiety to create the gripping lyrics found within its runtime. The emotions that run through your mind when you’re faced with the reality of losing someone close to you permeate this tune and are only bolstered by the impressive sound design that she offers up as well. The music video, one of the most gripping of her career, takes a dark turn at its coda when she is kidnapped—by herself. Here Wonderland is as captivating as haunting, twisting the knife into her dualities. The Australian powerhouse singer-songwriter and producer has not yet announced the release date of her upcoming third album, which will be her first since 2018's "Awake."

Starting the new year in the most unique of ways, legendary trio Swedish House Mafia have just unveiled their recomposition of "One," a track that has arguably shaped the group’s presence since its release over a decade ago. Taking it that one level further, the legendary DJ/producers have reunited with fellow Swedish art composer Jacob Mühlrad. In turn, they have blessed fans alike with an orchestral masterpiece entitled "One Symphony." Having taken us all by surprise with the only most recent release of an extended mix to their hit collaboration with The Weeknd, "Moth To A Flame," we cannot help but once more count our blessings when it comes to one of the dance scene’s most influential acts. With their official return, a pivotal moment within our community, this latest release has come nearly three years since the iconic trio first presented "One Symphony" to the world while performing their reunion shows that kick-started in their homeland and the Tele2Arena in Stockholm in particular. "One Symphony" will have listeners embark on the most meaningful of journeys, with the original track’s authenticity a key element in this latest recomposition—the most perfect of touches to a song that is written with golden letters within the dance industry.