Netflix’s animated "Arcane" upcoming League of Legends" series has a new music video that includes an original song from Imagine Dragons and JID. The “Enemy” video was released ahead of the series release on Nov. 6. The music video and song focus on Jinx and the parts of her childhood that led her to a life of crime. Most importantly, the video features a few key scenes of the falling out between Jinx and her sister Vi, which seems like it will be the most critical relationship in "Arcane’s" story. "Enemy" also features a brief cameo from Imagine Dragons themselves in animated "League of Legends" style. “Enemy,” a three-and-a-half-minute track, features vocals from Imagine Dragons, who worked closely with Riot to create “Warriors,” the official song of Worlds 2014. It also includes a verse from American rapper JID—one of the highlights of the song. Riot Games and Fortiche Productions produced the music video, the animation studio that Riot has partnered with for the more significant Arcane production — and the same studio that made the first Jinx-centric music video, “Get Jinxed,” back in 2015. This is the second time that Imagine Dragons has collaborated with Riot Games on a new song. The band previously wrote the song “Warriors” for the 2014 "League of Legends" World Championship. The first three episodes of "Arcane" will be released on Netflix on Nov. 6, with the three new episodes releasing each week after that.

American rock band WALK THE MOON has premiered a new song called “Rise Up,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, "Heights," along with a dynamic single shot DIY music video featuring fans via RCA Records. “Rise Up" arose partly out of a long sleepless night alone in the studio, stacking vocals on vocals until the track sounded like something off of Queen‘s A Day at the Races,” says vocalist Nicholas Petricca. “The song is about how nobody’s perfect, and perseverance is universal, and I guess I needed a thousand singing voices to get that across.” In many cases, the band worked remotely. At the same time, they finished up their highly anticipated fourth studio album titled "Heights," which will be released digitally on CD on November 12th with vinyl to follow on December 10th. With the band members separated from each other and their producers, they often collaborated virtually, building this new body of work in a way they never had before. "Heights," the follow-up to 2017’s "What If Nothing," arrives November 12. It also includes the lead single “Can You Handle My Love??” Lead singer Nicholas Petricca started the band in 2006 while a student at Kenyon College, deriving the band's name from the song "Walking on the Moon" by the Police. The band is notable for its charting hit singles "Anna Sun," "Shut Up" and "Dance." The band is currently on its Dream Plane Tour with stops in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas and more.

English singer and songwriter Tom Gregory has released his second studio album entitled "Things I Can't Say Out Loud." The album title is from words on the cover of a beautiful, hand-bound notebook that Tom's father liked to take with him on trips. When he returned to Blackpool, UK, he gave this book to his son and told him to start writing his next chapter. Tom couldn't get the words that graced the cover of the book out of his head. With his singles "Fingertips" and "River," Tom Gregory made it to # 1 on the airplay charts. Tom Gregory now has more than 450 million streams and over five million Spotify listeners a month. His second album, "Things I Can't Say Out Loud," shows once again how multifaceted this exceptional talent is. Some of the UK's greatest songwriters came to bring Tom's vision to life. With Tom and his team, they could take the sound and storytelling to a new level. Great appreciation and gratitude also go to Tom's longtime producers Matt James and Frank Sanders. They teamed up with The Six's Rick Boardman and Pablo Bowman, Jamie Scott, Mike Needle and Jamie Hartman on the production. The result is an album full of energetic songs and atmospheric ballads, all of which can convince with their first-class productions and songwriting. All the things Tom can't say out loud are now waiting to be heard around the world.

33-year-old Australian favourite Dami Im has made a comeback with her new album "My Reality," She has written every song on the record. Her sixth studio album, "My Reality," she has worked with several top-tier collaborators on the album, including One Above (Hilltop Hoods, Illy), Andy Mak (Vera Blue, Tina Arena) and Konstantin Kersting (Tones And I, Spacey Jane). She says it pushed her creativity and voice into areas she wouldn’t usually go. “On this album, I really enjoyed working with people whose work is different to what I normally do, and it makes you think about things differently,” she says. “A few years ago, I wasn’t mature enough to steer my albums the way I wanted them to go. This is the dream album, it took a while, but I’m so proud of it. This album is about owning who I am. You shouldn’t shy away from the things people like about you. But you are who you are. Some parts on this record people might expect, some others show how much I’ve changed. With this album, I’m just trying to be authentic in the way I know it; that’s my reality.” One of Australia’s most gifted and beloved singers first broke through after winning "The X Factor" in 2013. With the preceding singles displaying immense warmth, depth, soul and sheer musical brilliance. Signing with ABC Music in 2020, Dami has expanded her musical horizons with thrilling results.

22-year-old Danish musician Maxilmillian has released his long-awaited debut album "Too Young," which was proceeded by the two singles "Love Like This" and Letters" Despite having made his debut back in 2017, Maxilmillian has never released an album, and understandably so. He’s only 22, and he shared with me that he wasn’t ready for the process in an interview. He voiced that it was a long and challenging process, and in the beginning, it was even tough for him to upkeep his work-life balance – working on an album while maintaining and living a good life with friends and family. But as the album came along, he had figured out what he liked and what he wanted to do, which made the process more manageable every day. In this album, we hear stories about relationships – more specifically, love. As a 22-year-old, that is a significant part of his life right now, and he writes about the experiences he’s had in his personal life. In his words, at this age, you “fall in love, left to right”! Among much else, he also has some emotional and meaningful songs that talk about growing inwards. Sound-wise, he shared ecstatically about the spectrum of sounds and genres he’s exploring in this album. He hated it when things in his album got too repetitive. To suit the different lyrics he’s written, he has also put together with other universes that deliver the meaning the songs are trying to convey.

Way before "hyperpop" was ever a term, Namasenda made exciting, rave-inspired music that pulled from the charts as much as the club. Songs like her 2016 single "Here" with BFOTY made Namasenda sound like a natural fit with PC Music, though that collaboration wouldn't come until her signing in 2019. Since then, she's been going full-tilt: we fell in love with her singles "Dare (AM)" and "No Regrets," and today, she releases "Unlimited Ammo," her debut mixtape. Namasenda said of the A. G. Cook and Life Sim-produced first single, "It’s major petty Scorpio vibes. You hurt me? I will ruin you, one way or another. It’s bad, but it is what it is. I’d been secretly admiring Joey for a while, and everyone that follows him knows he is funny and petty, so I knew he’d understand the assignment." In addition, the cover art: like the cover for each of her singles from "Unlimited Ammo," this one is absolutely killer. Luckily, the music is equally lustrous, with Namasenda creating music with an energy that suggests she's actually acquired the titular cheat code. The 13 track mixtape features collaborations with Hannah Diamond, Oklou and more, and is executive produced by PC Music boss A. G. Cook. It also features production from 100 gecs' Dylan Brady, Baseck, Yemi and Life Sim.

Ahead of the release of her album, "Guest List Edition," Kylie Minogue has dropped a new track that features British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware titled "Kiss Of Life." The album will be released shortly after the first anniversary of Minogue's latest album, "Disco." It will include a series of remixes and collaborations with Dua Lipa, Years & Years, and Gloria Gaynor. The pop star released the original record – her 15th studio effort – in November 2020 and is set to arrive on November 12. The revamped album will feature the new tracks "A Second To Midnight (featuring Years & Years)," "Can’t Stop Writing Songs About You" (feat. Gloria Gaynor) and much more. Dua Lipa, meanwhile, contributed to the previously-released Studio 2054 remix of "Real Groove," as well as its Initial Talk rework. The forthcoming "Guest List Edition" also features remixes and extended mixes courtesy of Basement Jaxx, Purple Disco Machine, Syn Cole and more. Earlier this year saw Years & Years – aka Olly Alexander – team up with Kylie for a joint remix of "Starstruck," the original of which came out in April. Alexander subsequently shared a piano-led reinterpretation of the singer’s classic single "Love At First Sight." The album "Disco" debuted at number one on the Official Albums Chart on November 13, 2020, displacing Lady Gaga's "Chromatica," "Disco" also became Minogue's eighth number one album in the UK. In the process, Minogue broke the record as the first female artist to earn a number one album in five consecutive decades.

Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer, Tori Amos has learned much from fame over the years. But learning itself has been integral to Amos’ life. It marks her life in each of its stages, from infancy when she heard her first songs to today as she releases her latest album, "Ocean To Ocean." For Amos, observation and practice have always been fundamental. Even when it feels challenging to do so, to undertake an examination of herself or the world at large. But that is exactly what Amos had to do to create her latest standout LP. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, she felt trapped, personally and spatially, so, Amos says, she wrote her way out of it. The album is full of emotion that’s attentive and sincere, and it’s effective, and it works. However, suppose you’ve never listened to any of her previous albums. In that case, you won’t be surprised by what this one offers: an experimental, earth-infused, folky Americana, sombre-and-sweet, ballad-prone, alternative piano album, accompanied by really earnest lyrics with feminist themes and allusions to spirituality. It’s a winning formula - and if it’s not broke, don’t fix it - but you’ve heard it before. "Ocean to Ocean" doesn’t significantly shake things up or break any moulds, but that was probably never its intent. Already-established Amos fans will almost certainly love it and be glad that she’s back. It will most likely be appreciated by outsiders who get the opportunity to listen to it.

It’s been a long, long time since Pentatonix embarked on a holiday tour — or released a holiday-themed album. The Grammy-winning acappella group release their sixth-holiday project entitled, Evergreen via RCA Records. "Evergreen" features 14-tracks, including the recently released lead single, “It’s Been A Long, Long Time,” their rendition of the famous 1945 tune and was available for free for those who pre-ordered the album. In addition, the popular acappella group will embark on "Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour 2021," a 16-date tour to celebrate the joyous release. The tour is set to kick off on November 27 in Baltimore, MD and continue throughout the winter, hitting cities such as Pittsburgh, Portland and Newark before wrapping up with two hometown shows in Grand Prairie, Texas, on December 22 and 23, respectively. “We can’t wait to perform songs off of our new record for you this holiday season!” the group writes on Instagram. They’re known for their medleys, covers, and holiday hits. Pentatonix’s “Mary Did You Know” holds over 100 million Spotify plays. Their remake of “Do You Hear What I Hear” even featured the voice of Whitney Houston. “Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy” earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental, or A Cappella. In 2021, Pentatonix returns with another holiday album, complete with featured artists and music videos starring the five members.

To celebrate 25 years since the release of their 1996 debut album, Spice Girls have stopped a deluxe edition featuring the smash singles “Wannabe,” “2 Become 1,” and “Say You’ll Be There” and is the best-selling album in music history by a girl group and one of the best-selling albums of all time. The 2CD set includes the original album and bonus tracks and B-sides taken from the hit singles, plus a selection of many remixes commissioned for the singles and additional previously unreleased demos. Speaking about the anniversary, Mel B said: “All I ever wanted was to be accepted and to make everyone around me – gay, straight, brown, black, shy or loud like me – to feel they can celebrate who they are and to be free to be themselves. “All I hope – 25 years on – is that message has been heard loud and clear. It’s true that in the end, love IS all you need, so I thank everyone who has ever bought a Spice Girls record or stood in the rain to greet us or got dressed up in pink, in a tracksuit, a ginger wig, a leopard-print catsuit or put on Vic’s iconic pout!” Earlier this year, a previously unheard Spice Girls song, "Feed Your Love," was released as part of an EP to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut single "Wannabe." After their iconic 1996 debut single “Wannabe” topped the charts in 37 countries, Spice Girls’ debut album "Spice" sold more than 31 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female group.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is finally back after a four-year hiatus with his fourth studio album “= (Equals)" Sheeran has been gearing up for the big push by releasing the singles "Bad Habits" and "Shivers" and, on Monday (Oct. 25), dropping 14 eclectic shorts previewing all 14 tracks on the collection. The latest in Sheeran's series of mathematically themed albums a companion to his 2011 debut, "+," 2014's "x," and 2017's "÷ --" is the follow-up to 2019's "No. 6 Collaborations Project." The uptempo first single, "Bad Habits," rode the top spot on the English singles charts for eleven weeks and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 tally. His next single, the dance-pop tune "Shivers," entered at No. 1 on the UK charts, displacing "Habits" and topped out at No. 10 on the Hot 100. “= (Equals)" is a personal record and one that means a lot to me,” Sheeran said in a statement. “My life changed greatly over the past few years — I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics throughout the album. I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.” Sheeran announced the upcoming 2022 UK/European stadium tour dates, including shows in Belfast, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and Belfast. The tour will kick off on April 28 in Cork, Ireland and last through a Sept. 23 gig in Frankfurt, Germany.

Katy Perry has released an acoustic cover of The Beatles’ starry-eyed 1967 single "All You Need Is Love," which was recorded for a new Gap holiday advertisement. It’s a full-circle moment for Perry, who wrote on Instagram that she used to work at the Gap in Santa Barbara 20 years ago. The long-tenured veteran director Mark Romanek made the Gap commercial, which is at least a little bit meta. It’s Perry rolling out of bed and being chauffeured to the commercial shoot. But in the end, it’s just a commercial. Along those same lines, Perry’s version of “All You Need Is Love” sounds precisely like Katy Perry covering “All You Need Is Love” for a Gap commercial. The singer added that proceeds from the song would benefit the organization Baby2Baby. “Starting today, Gap is donating $1 per @spotify stream of my version of the song featured in the Gap ad — up to USD 100,000 — to support @baby2baby’s mission to provide essentials to children living in poverty across the country,” Perry wrote. Earlier this month, Perry announced she would be part of a Las Vegas residency at new property Resorts World Casino and Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan. For Katy Perry: Play, which launches on New Year’s Eve. the pop star has returned to her signature black hair for the poster and wants to appeal to a more general audience than the hardcore fans she knows she would see on tour.

Acclaimed LA-based dance producer Gryffin returns with the euphoric new single “After You,” which focuses on the emotional aftermath of losing someone you love. Released via Darkroom Records, the nostalgic track collaborates with Jason Ross, featuring vocals from rising Swedish singer-songwriter Calle Lehmann. "After You" was written with Calle Lehmann, who I wrote "All You Need to Know," and Jason Ross – a long-time friend and production collaborator,” says Gryffin on creating the new record. “The song came together over a Zoom session with Calle, and evolved into what it now is after a few sessions in LA with Jason Ross. I immediately gravitated towards the record because of the nostalgic feeling it gave me and felt it was the perfect follow-up record with Calle.” “After You” begins with ethereal guitar — the soundtrack for Lehmann mourning the dreams he had before his heart was broken. Gryffin and Ross’ paced production matches the grieving process, building tempo before a booming dance-pop beat accompanies the vulnerable yet infectious chorus. Gryffin will dive into emotional songs like these across the remainder of his 2021 live dates, which follow a successful Las Vegas residency at The Wynn’s Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub.

Singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona Alec Benjamin's new Chinese version of his song titled "成长" (Older). This song was co-written by Alec, Charlie Puth, and Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of One Republic. Turtledove used Chinese lyrics to sing out the daily troubles that he encountered when he entered adult life. He was challenged 20 seconds to sing 126 words in Chinese and achieved the "Chinese Tenth Level" certification. In 2020, Alec and the famous mainland actress Zhao Lusi sang the Chinese adaptation of "Water Fountain"-"Wishing Pool" and filmed a chorus video to interpret the sweetness, pain and growth that love brings to people. After the video was launched, the topic "Zhao Lusi Turtle Dove Chorus Wishing Pool" was ranked 19th in the hot search on Weibo. Not only actor Zhao Lusi is on his list of collaborations, but Billie Eilish and John Mayer have also had "dream linkages" with Alec. Alec Benjamin, who had studied Chinese when he was a teenager, released his first Chinese single, "The Way You Felt," in June this year, which topped the European and American charts on major platforms and included Chinese songs. Shan also rushed to second place with good results. The Weibo topic #斑鸡中文首单# was listed in the hot search on the entertainment list on the first day of release, and the chorus challenge of "Your Eyes" initiated by the artist account has challenged the top position on the short video platform.

Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé has gifted us with a brand-new single titled “Look What You’ve Done” featuring Birmingham MC Jaykae. In the new track, she highlights her multifaceted skillset as she provides the song with her vocals and creates the garage-inspired production, which meshes perfectly with her silky melodies. Jaykae’s contribution comes towards the song's end and hears the rapper come through with some contemplative lyrics of his own. “The song is about the complete surrender we experience when falling in love and explores the euphoria which accompanies that loss of control in both mind and body,” Emeli said of the track. “It’s been a true pleasure working with Jaykae, and I’m so happy he jumped on the track! His flow, wordplay and delivery are phenomenal; he’s added something so very special! I hope it makes people fall in love, dream and, of course, dance!” ‘Look What You’ve Done’ follows on from the previous single ‘Family,’ Emeli’s triumphant first taste of new music in two years that she describes as “a new beginning on many levels for me. It’s an ode to resilience, rebirth, and renewal”, as well as recent collaborations with UK rap and grime giants including Bugzy Malone’s ‘Welcome to the Hood’ and Ghett’s ‘Sonya,’ featured on his Mercury Prize-nominated record Conflict of Interest.

Erika Tham comes out of the gate swinging with an R&B/pop sound. Erika realized that her true passion was music and decided to put in the work to pursue it. After making a splash in the acting world, Erika unleashes her musical side with "Admit It," a delicious fusion of R&B and Pop, adding intricacy and bridging cultures with delicate Asian instrumentation. You may recognize the 21-year-old Malaysian-Canadian talent as Corki from Nickelodeon’s "Make It Pop," or her appearances in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Kim Possible" and FOX TV series "Star." The new sultry track came together with the help of Grammy-winning friends/collaborators Major Myjah and Deion Gill – who have worked with the likes of J. Cole, Usher, Chris Brown, and Damian Marley, mixing engineer Andrew Wuepper, and Sterling Sound master engineer Chris Gehringer. The track is the first offering from her upcoming debut EP, which Erika will release independently before the end of the year. This song opens a new chapter for Erika’s career. “I’ve always loved music but growing up in Asia in a world so far removed from the industry, a career in it just felt unattainable,” she says interview. This track showed Erika’s maturity and growth and came together with the help of collaborators Major Myjah and Deion Gill . “Admit It’ is what I wish I could’ve said to someone that I was watching fall in love with me when I knew I didn’t feel the same. It’s an honest conversation with myself and him, admitting my faults and hesitations when it comes to love. I’m sorry I let it get this far and that I let you think I was the one. ‘Pardon my seduction; I’ll pardon your assumptions."

In celebration of the recent release of Adele's latest single, "Easy On Me," we look back at one of her biggest-selling albums in world history. Adele's second album, "21," released on 24 January 2011, needs a minimal introduction. The themes of heartbreak, resilience and recovery are well-known. But the fact is that many artists have addressed romance throughout pop’s history – it’s pretty much the oldest subject there is – but almost none of them have made this topic resonate with the general public as much as Adele did with these eleven songs. Becoming the biggest selling album in the UK of 2011 and 2012, it changed both the scale and nature of Adele’s success entirely. Taking the promise she showed on her debut album, expanding her influences and showcasing more of her incredible vocal talent, Adele dropped "21" and forever left her mark on music. Writing "21" during a three-month stint, it was clear that Adele wanted to process her grieving period through emotive stories and a lingering Southern blues influence. While the album was a final breakup requiem, Adele’s vocals were combative, particularly on foot-stomping lead single “Rolling In The Deep,” which seamlessly depicted the denial stage of grief. Though the song was initially meant to be a demo, it became Adele’s first US #1 hit and stayed in the pole position for seven straight weeks, the second-longest run in 2011 behind Rihanna's "We Found Love" "21" yielded a multitude of singles, including “Rumour Has It,” co-written by songwriter and OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder, Adele tempestuously bellowed to a past lover about her desire to reconcile. Her vocals shower the entire track, with the chorus belting from Adele’s gut with the atmospheric pacing of an oncoming train. The fire was a repeated motif throughout "21," from the “fire starting in my heart” on “Rolling In The Deep” to the piano-laden melodrama of “Set Fire To The Rain.” Adele continued to grapple with life’s unceasing curveballs when, midway through recording 21, she found out her ex was newly engaged. An album that had been sinewed with anger became a vulnerable refuge. Closer “Someone Like You” was appropriately cushioned within the final stage of grief: acceptance. It is remarkable how there's a song or two on "21" to match any emotional stage of a breakup. Ready to burn it all down? "Rolling In The Deep" is there for you. Longing for a new love? The funky "He Won't Go" or "I'll Be Waiting" deliver. And for those who need to scream and cry, powerful ballads like "Set Fire To The Rain" and "Someone Like You" are Adele's emotional gifts to you. Plenty of albums have tapped into emotional truths; few have endured like "21." The timelessness of the music and the hugely broad appeal of its influences round out the album. One standout track is the Rubin-produced "Lovesong," which has the prominent use of minor keys, as do the jazz-based horns and rhythm of the Adele-Epworth collaboration "I'll Be Waiting." At the same time, the whole album is accessible to all through its backbone of piano-based arrangements, with a sound still relevant today and into the future. "21" was the best-selling album of 2011 in the US and is one of only two albums released in the 2010s to be certified Diamond by the RIAA. (The other: Adele’s 25.) It spawned three American #1 singles in “Rolling In The Deep,” “Someone Like You,” and “Set Fire To The Rain.” The album earned three honours from "The Guinness Book Of World Records" for its performance on the UK charts, including the records for most consecutive weeks at #1 (11) and most weeks at #1 overall (18) by a female solo artist. Adele’s breakup may have been a temporary hurdle, but it spawned an album whose legacy was a testament to her enduring fortitude. Still, "21" continues to resonate with audiences in 2021 as much as it did in 2011. Boasting a wide array of musical elements, the album pushed Adele's considerable talents to even newer heights.

Jessie James Decker has been a fixture in the music industry since she was a young girl. After going through many trials and tribulations and three kids later, she is finally emerging as a full-grown badass woman on multiple fronts. After much anticipation, she has released her major-label debut EP, "The Woman I’ve Become." Decker’s new project features seven perfectly-crafted songs, including two pre-released tunes, “Not In Love With You” and “Should Have Known Better.” The former is a heartbreak tune. Decker pours her heart out, letting fans into the vulnerability and self-reflection that this song emotes. The latter, “Should Have Known Better,” exudes the confidence that you eventually regain after finally shedding a past relationship. “The Woman I’ve Become is unlike any record I’ve ever created,” shares Decker. “It’s a real transition from the young girl I was to the woman I have become. I’ve never been this vulnerable before. I think life changes and growth have made me confident enough to show that vulnerable side.” On the heels of her "The Woman I’ve Become" EP release, singer-songwriter Jessie James Decker has announced her headlining “The Woman I Am” Tour will kick off this spring. Beginning on April 14 in Detroit, the run will span over 20 dates, including stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York, and The Novo in Los Angeles. Rising country artist Adam Doleac will support Decker on the upcoming dates.

Composed of members Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall, the dynamic duo Flora Cash arrives on the scene with their version of alternative and indie pop, blessing the masses with their sweet, sultry voices and unmistakable sound. Flora Cash returns with their newest project titled "our generation," spearheaded by lead single “were you ever with me.” The nostalgic track asks the question: “were you ever really with me?” As a reflection of a relationship ending amidst the craziness of societal pressures and distractions. "our generation" arrives on the heels of their previous project titled "Baby, It’s OK," which has since been certified Platinum. The 16-track album was written last year while the couple were inside the house with their newborn baby. The duo Flora Cash was born in 2012 when Minneapolis-born Cole Randall uploaded his music to Soundcloud and caught the attention of Sweden-based Shpresa Lleshaj. The two soon began making music together, and a relationship developed that eventually resulted in marriage. A series of independent releases was followed in March 2016 by the highly acclaimed mini-LP “Can Summer Love Last Forever?” With seven songs. The following year, Flora Cash's debut album "Nothing Lasts Forever (And It's Fine)" was released, led by the globally successful single "You're Somebody Else."

Just months after releasing his "The Close / Le Réveil" project, longtime Variance favourite Josef Salvat is back with new music. And a new album on the way. The singer has just shared a new song called "The Drum," a glossy, assertive cut inspired by the passing of David Bowie and also a preview of Salvat's upcoming album "Islands," which he confirmed this week would arrive on Feb. 18. "'The Drum' was written the day after David Bowie died," says Salvat. "His passing was both a melodic and lyrical inspiration. I’m taking a dig at certain people in my life, but I'm mainly shady about myself and my self-obsession." Salvat says of the album, "I think some of the best songs I've ever written are on this record. Some of the funnest, freest music. Even when there's sadness, it's more a wistful understanding. There's an acceptance and forgiveness of past fuckery and moving on. I'm proud of all of my albums for different reasons, but I think Islands is my best." He adds, "I've made the most major-label album while not being on a major label. I think that's because when I was on a major label, I was really trying to keep hold of credibility. But I chose to have that now – I'm not waiting for other people to give it to me. I love pop music, and it's what I wanted to make."