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MASSIVE ATTACK ANNOUNCE PLANS TO PULL MUSIC FROM SPOTIFY OVER MILITARY AI TIES

Bristol Legends Massive Attack have announced their intention to remove their catalogue from Spotify. The move comes in protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in Helsing, a military AI company, which the band says is incompatible with the values of their music.

21 Sep 2025

BBC LAUNCHES THREE NEW DIGITAL RADIO STATIONS ON DAB+

The BBC has expanded it’s digital radio by officially launching Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems and Radio 3 Unwind on DAB+ across the UK in September 2025. These stations, which first appeared on BBC Sounds as part of online streams, now reach a wider audience through digital radio. This move is part of the BBC’s strategy to cater to diverse music tastes, promote UK talent and adapt to shifting listener habits.

21 Sep 2025

DEMI LOVATO RETURNS TO POP WITH NEW SINGLE ‘HERE ALL NIGHT’

Demi Lovato has made a return to dance-pop with her latest single, ‘Here All Night’. Her latest single was released on the 12th September 2025 and what produced by Zhone, who has previously collaborated with artists like Kylie Minogue and Troye Sivan.

20 Sep 2025

Gigshack interviews Dan Jennings author of the new book - Paul Weller Dancing Through the Fire

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing broadcaster, podcaster and author Dan Jennings following the release of his first book. Celebrating the life and career of Paul Weller the book is inspired by Dans’ hit podcast, ‘Paul Weller Fan Podcast’.

19 Sep 2025

MADISON BEER KICKS OFF NEW ERA WITH SINGLE ‘YES BABY’

Madison Beer has dropped her first release of 2025, ‘Yes Baby’, a playful and confident track that marks the start of her third studio album era.

19 Sep 2025

UK FACES WAVE OF GIG VENUE CLOSURES THREATENING LIVE MUSIC CULTURE

Nearly 800 UK late-night venues have closed since 2020, with three more closing each week. Rising costs, reduced footfall and funding cuts are putting music spaces at risk, sparking fears of ‘night-time deserts'.

18 Sep 2025

ARIANA GRANDE EXPANDS HER ‘ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR’ WITH FIVE EXTRA LONDON SHOWS

Ariana Grande has added five additional shows to her London O2 Arena visit as part of her ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’ in response to her overwhelming demand. The general ticket sale for these dates begins Thursday 18th September at 10 am (local London time). With the ten extra dates, she will now perform ten nights in London between mid-August and early September 2026.

17 Sep 2025

EMMY AWARDS 2025: BIG WINS FOR ‘THE BOYS’, ‘SEVERANCE’ AND ‘THE PENGUIN’ IN MUSIC CATEGORIES

At the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, music took the centre stage as Christopher Lennertz (‘The Boys’), Theodore Shapiro (‘Severance’) and Mick Giacchino (‘The Penguin’) all won key honours. Kendrick Lamar also earned recognition for his Super Bowl halftime show, marking another strong year of crossover between television and popular music.

17 Sep 2025

LADY GAGA EXPANDS ‘MAYHEM’ BALL’ TOUR WITH 20 NEW NORTH AMERICAN DATES

Due to overwhelming demand, Lady Gaga has extended her 2025 - 2026 ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour with 20 additional North American shows in 2026. The tour, supporting her album ‘Mayhem’, will visit major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Miami and Montreal, offering fans new opportunities to experience her acclaimed live performance.

17 Sep 2025

MADISON BEER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘YES BABY’ AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM

Madison Beer has confirmed the release of her brand new single ‘Yes Baby’, arriving on September 19, 2025. The track will serve as the lead single from her forthcoming third studio album, a project fans have been eagerly awaiting since her 2023 release ‘Silence Between Songs’.

16 Sep 2025

TWENTY ONE PILOTS DROP BOLD NEW ALBUM ‘BREACH’

On September 12, 2025, Twenty One Pilots released ‘Breach’, their eighth studio album. The 13-track record showcases the duo’s willingness to experiment, featuring their trademark genre-blending sound and even drummer Josh Dun’s first-ever lead vocal performance.

16 Sep 2025

CARDI B TO RELEASE SECOND ALBUM ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ ON SEPTEMBER 19

Cardi B is set to release her second studio album, ‘Am I the Drama?’, on September 19th 2025. The 23-track album features her recent singles ‘Outside’ and ‘Imaginary Playerz’, and has been promoted with creative campaigns including TikTok street sale video.

15 Sep 2025

HILARY DUFF RETURNS: NEW MUSIC, NEW ERA

Hilary Duff, beloved actress and pop star, is officially returning to music after a decade away. She has signed with Atlantic Records, is recording new songs, and will star in a behind-the-scenes docuseries directed by filmmaker Sam Wrench.

15 Sep 2025

BBYX OFFICIALLY RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘2005’ AFTER VIRAL DEMO BUZZ

Rising UK artist BBYx has officially released her long-awaited single ‘2005’ on 15th September 2025, After teasing fans with a demo on SoundCloud earlier this month, the track is now available on major streaming platforms, showcasing her blend of electronic dance and nostalgic pop influences.

15 Sep 2025

NIGHTS IN STEREO RELEASE ‘SECOND NATURE’ EP

Nights in Stereo dropped their new EP ‘Second Nature’ on June 18, 2025. The five track project runs just under 18 minutes and highlights themes of love, transformation and vulnerability, marking another step forward for the trio.

14 Sep 2025

OMAR RUDBERG RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘DYING’

On September 5, 2025, Omar Rudberg released ‘Dying’, a cinematic and introspective new single. The track highlights a vulnerable, emotional side of the Swedish pop star and has already made waves through live performances at Stockholm Pride and major European festivals.

14 Sep 2025

PAUL WELLER - MODFATHER TALES FROM THOSE WHO KNOW HIM BEST

The groundbreaking oral history of one of the most legendary musicians of all time written Dan Jennings was published this week. ‘Dancing Through the Fire: The authorised oral history of Paul Weller’ is the history of Paul Weller musical evolution, told through insights and perspectives from those closest to him.

14 Sep 2025

ARIANA GRANDE RELEASES STATEMENT VIA. INSTAGRAM

On the 13th September, Ariana Grande released a statement via the social media app Instagram about the resale cost of tickets for her ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’.

13 Sep 2025

ED SHEERAN RELEASES ALBUM ‘PLAY’

Ed Sheeran is back with his eighth studio album. ‘Play’ is out now (September 12, 2025). To celebrate the release, Sheeran launched a limited-edition ice cream flavour called ‘Play Pink’, which featured tropical dragon fruit and guava.

13 Sep 2025

FANS REACT TO HIGH PRICES FOR ARIANA GRANDE’S ‘ETERNAL SUNSHINE TOUR’ TICKETS

Tickets for Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’ went on presale this week across the U.S., but many fans were left shocked by the steep prices. With premium seats running intro several hundreds of dollars - and even fake viral posts claiming tickets were selling for over $1 million - social media quickly filled with frustrated reactions.

12 Sep 2025

FIFTH HARMONY STAGES SURPRISE REUNION AFTER 7 YEARS

On August 31, 2025, Fifth Harmony shocked fans with a surprise reunion performance at a Jonas Brothers concert in Dallas. Four of the original members returned to the stage.

11 Sep 2025

LEWIS CAPALDI ON CELEBRITY SUPPORT

Lewis Capaldi has shared candid insights into his health hiatus, revealing that only a few celebrities genuinely checked in on him. Lewis Capaldi made a return to the music scene in June of this year with a surprise performance at the Glastonbury Festival.

08 Sep 2025

DOJA CAT RETURNS WITH ‘VIE’ AHEAD OF GLOBAL TOUR

Doja Cat is back with her fifth studio album ‘Vie’, featuring an 80’s inspired sound. Fans can also look forward to her first-ever arena tour across Oceania and Asia, kicking off this November. Doja Cat is known for her genre-blending music, playful persona and viral hits.

06 Sep 2025

LADY GAGA RELEASES NEW SONG

Lady Gaga has recently released her new song titled ‘The Dead Dance’. The release of this song also ties in with her appearance in Wednesday Season 2.

03 Sep 2025

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, is set for release on October 3rd 2025. It was announced during an episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast with her fiancé Travis Kelce.

03 Sep 2025

AI MUSIC SURGE SPARKS INDUSTRY SHOWDOWN

AI-generated music now makes up nearly one-fifth of daily uploads to streaming platforms, spiking both excitement and alarm. While these tools help with music creation, they also raise concerns about fraud and copyright violations.

02 Sep 2025

LANA DEL REY HAS ANNOUNCED A NEW ALBUM

Lana Del Rey has announced her new album ‘Stove’ which is a country and Americana-inspired project. Lana Del Rey is most known for her romantic and melodramatic vibe which is represented in her songs, such as ‘Say Yes To Heaven’ and ‘Summertime Sadness’.

01 Sep 2025

LADY GAGA TO PERFORM AT 2025 MTV VMA’S

Lady Gaga will headline the 2025 MTV Video Music awards on September 7th at UBS Arena, New York. Lady Gaga is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress known for her boundary-pushing artistry, theatrical performances and genre-defying music.

01 Sep 2025

TAYLOR SWIFT IS ENGAGED

Taylor Swift has recently engaged Travis Kelce. The news was announced on the 26th August 2025 via an Instagram post by Taylor.