U.K. Recorded Music Market Reaches New Heights in 2025 BPI Report
Key Takeaways Market Growth: The U.K. music market experienced an 11th consecutive year of growth, driven by local artists. Streaming Dominance: Streaming accounted for 89.3% of music consumption, reflecting a 5.5% increase from the previous year. Vinyl Sales Surge: Vinyl…
Jack White Criticizes ‘Embarrassing’ Congressman for AI Video
Jack White has issued a sharp rebuke to Tim Burchett after the Tennessee congressman posted an AI-generated video of the rocker on social media. The video featured a fake version of White — dressed as the real White did during…
In Memoriam – Rockers We Remember from 2025
As the year concludes, we can now reflect on the staggering amount of talent that we’ve lost over the calendar year of 2025. Some of rock and metal’s biggest names died over this past year, but their musical legacy left…
K-Pop’s Global Impact: 17 Ways It Thrived in 2025
From chart history set by ROSÉ, Stray Kids and HUNTR/X to moments of visibility for Brazil, India and the LGBTQ+ community, K-pop was truly expansive this year. 12/30/2025 Schiaparelli dress and cardigan, Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Joelle Grace Taylor Long…
Sex Pistols Did Not Contact John Lydon After Wife’s Death
Sex Pistols legend John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) states he didn’t hear from any of his former bandmates following the death of his wife. Nora Forster, Lydon’s wife of 44 years, passed away in 2023 at the age of 80….
Jack White Criticizes U.S. Congressman in Strong Statement
Jack White has posted a heated statement in response to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett sharing a fake, AI-generated video of the musician with intent to stoke political divide. The elected official also made disparaging remarks about White’s physical appearance, which…
KPop Demon Hunters Singers Share Their Craziest 2025 Moments
Key Highlights Memorable Moments: The trio from KPop Demon Hunters reflected on their standout experiences from 2025. Historic Success: Their show became Netflix’s most-watched project, with the single “Golden” topping charts. Star-Studded Lineup: They are among many performers for New…
Painful Hand Condition Affects Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine states that he has a painful hand condition, which is one of the reasons Megadeth is releasing a final album and going on a farewell tour. The condition is known as Dupuytren’s contracture, causing one or more fingers…
Best Metal Songs of 2025 Ranked for Ultimate Listening
With thousands of metal songs released in 2025, here’s a ranking of the 13 best. Just trying to keep up with the dozens (sometimes hundreds) of new tracks dropping each week is a gauntlet. We all have our favorite new…
Bing Crosby’s ‘Ultimate Christmas’ Leads Streaming Albums Chart
Key Insights Bing Crosby’s album Ultimate Christmas reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart for the first time. The album achieved 106,000 streaming equivalent album units in the tracking week. Ultimate Christmas also tops the Catalog Albums chart…
Kpop Achieves First No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
Key Takeaways Chart Performance: “Golden” by HUNTR/X has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart. K-pop Milestone: This song is the first K-pop track to top this ranking. Record Achievements: “Golden” has maintained multiple weeks at No. 1 across…
Best Musician Sneaker Collaborations of 2025: Top Picks
Key Takeaways 2025 featured iconic sneaker returns, including the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” and Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy”. Many anticipated releases remained available for purchase long after their launch, enhancing accessibility in sneaker culture. New collaborations, such…