Chad Connelly

Atlanta rap powerhouse Lil Baby has kicked off 2025 with a thunderous statement, as his latest album ‘WHAM’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Quality Control Music/Motown artist’s fourth consecutive chart-topper achieved an impressive 140,000 album units in its first week, while simultaneously making him only the sixth artist in history to reach 150 Billboard Hot 100 hits.

In an era where heavy music often feels sanitized for mass consumption, Porto’s Verbian arrives like a sledgehammer to the senses. The power trio has just announced their signing to the forward-thinking Lost Future Records, immediately backing up this career milestone with the release of “Não vai o Diabo Tecê-las” – a blistering first single from their upcoming album Casarder.

The Bass House powerhouse Nostalgix has once again proven her command over the genre with her latest release, “Power”, featuring the unmistakable vocal stylings of Bipolar Sunshine. This track, paired with its visually dynamic official music video, is an unapologetic declaration of dominance on the dance floor.

BANKS, the enigmatic singer-songwriter known for her hauntingly powerful soundscapes, has unveiled her latest single, Love Is Unkind, released via ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services division of Warner Music Group. The track delves deep into the emotional chaos of a toxic relationship, weaving a narrative both raw and universally relatable.

Kicking off the new year, acclaimed rapper and lyricist Sy Ari Da Kid drops his dynamic single, “Rebellion,” featuring hip-hop stalwarts Benny The Butcher and CyHi Da Prince. Co-produced by Jamar Johnson and Vntg Jag, the track is a gritty anthem of resilience and defiance, showcasing each artist’s unique storytelling prowess.

SOFI TUKKER’s hit track “Hey Homie” gets fresh life with two distinct remixes from British bass producer TroyBoi and German drum and bass artist Blooom. While TroyBoi maintains the original’s playful energy, Blooom transforms the track into a darker, more explosive club anthem. These remixes arrive as SOFI TUKKER continues to ride the success of their album BREAD, recently showcased during their appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

That’s right, the first-look trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, and it’s got gamers buzzing worldwide.

Ben Kweller has unveiled the alt-anime official music video for his harrowingly powerful new single, “ Optimystic.” The debut animation by Dallas, TX-based tattoo artist/musician Mistery Matter, the companion visual is streaming now on YouTube. A brutal expression of the emotions Kweller felt shortly after losing his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev Kweller in a freak car accident back in February of 2023, “Optimystic” is available now at all streaming services.

Austin’s music scene is buzzing, and the latest pulse comes courtesy of Gus Baldwin & The Sketch, who just unleashed a four-song EP from their highly anticipated debut album, The Sketch. Streaming now on all platforms, it’s a taste of what’s shaping up to be a Texas-sized statement in rock ‘n’ roll.

The Devil Makes Three return with Spirits on February 28, 2025 via New West Records. The 13-song set was produced by Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Old Crow Medicine Show) and recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Hurley, NY. Spirits is the Devil Makes Three’s first album in 7 years and follows 2018’s acclaimed Chains Are Broken.