SONICAL.LY BLOG

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Muhammad Siddiqui

8.7.25

MTV VMAs snubs and shocks: See who was left out of nominations

The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations have been announced, boasting a diverse lineup with 33 first-time nominees. Pop icons Taylor Swift and Beyoncé even earned artist of the year nods without...

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Lienor Katas

8.7.25

Can a Christian Rapper Go Viral Without Compromise? DC3 Just Did

From church pews in Northampton to crowds in Zimbabwe, DC3 is more than just a popular TikTok artist; he is a devout musician who is setting a new standard for UK rap. Through ingenious videos...

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Ebrunida Karadag

8.7.25

KATSEYE Makes History at Lollapalooza 2025 With Record-Breaking Festival Debut

Under the blazing Chicago sun, HYBE’s rising stars KATSEYE and BOYNEXTDOOR didn’t just perform at Lollapalooza—they owned it. From viral on-stage chemistry to career-defining sets, the two groups...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

8.7.25

Lil Yachty Labels Drake The "Biggest Rapper Of All Time"

Lil Yachty isn’t shy about showing love for his close friend Drake. During a recent appearance on the MdFoodieBoyz podcast, the Some Sexy Songs 4 U artist labeled the Toronto superstar...

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Ebrunida Karadag

8.5.25

Ed Sheeran Reunites with Lookalike Rupert Grint for New Music Video After ‘Lego House’ 13 Years Ago

Ed Sheeran has brought back actor Rupert Grint for an upcoming music video, marking their first collaboration since 2011's viral "Lego House" visual. The new project accompanies Sheeran's track...

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Zeina Ezzat

8.5.25

Spotify Launches "DJ Now Accepts Requests" — A Revolution in Fan-Driven Exploration

To improve real-time song discovery, Spotify is now testing a new feature dubbed "DJ Now Takes Requests." The feature adds a layer of crowd participation to streaming experiences by allowing users...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

8.5.25

Roger Daltrey hits out at axed The Who drummer Zak Starkey for ‘incredibly upsetting’ remarks after fallout

The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has spoken out about his fallout with drummer Zak Starkey, calling the musician’s post-departure comments “incredibly upsetting.” Starkey, son of Beatles legend Ringo...

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Nazia Rahman

8.5.25

Love Like This: Fujii Kaze’s Daydream of Devotion, in Full Technicolor

Fujii Kaze’s “Love Like This” isn’t your average love song, it’s a shimmering, soulful glide through the kind of romance that doesn’t just sweep you off your feet, it levitates you. With effortless...

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Nazia Rahman

8.5.25

Lover Girl: Laufey’s Timeless Love Letter to the Hopeless Romantic in All of Us

Laufey’s “Lover Girl” isn’t just a song, it’s a soft, sweeping confession wrapped in strings, jazz chords, and the kind of vulnerability that makes you want to cry into your oat milk latte. With...

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Nazia Rahman

8.5.25

Saweetie and Boffum: A Viral Remix of Sass, Style, and Side-Eyes

When Saweetie hit the mic with her usual sparkle and sass, fans expected bops, but what they didn’t expect was boffum. Yes, boffum. The internet has been shaken, stirred, and straight-up meme-ified...

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Nazia Rahman

8.5.25

Jennie-festo of Power”: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Just Dropped an Album & We’re All Emotionally Unstable

After years of teasing, manifesting, and fans quite literally breaking down over one-song discographies, Jennie finally pulled the ultimate main character move, she dropped a full solo album. No...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

8.5.25

Josh Freese Opens Up on Rejoining the Nine Inch Tails

In a heartfelt social media post, Freese explained that his decision to leave Nine Inch Nails was one of the hardest of his career. At the time, he and his wife were expecting their third child...

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Lienor Katas

8.5.25

Ty Myers: Country’s Rising Star Who Raised $50K at Age 18

Meet Ty Myers, a teen from Texas who is transforming the concept of a country performer in 2025, music fans. Honky-tonk roots, modest ambition, and a popular TikTok moment from 2023 inspired his...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

8.5.25

Demi Lovato Makes ‘Fast’ Return to Pop Music With New Single: Stream It Now

Demi Lovato is back in the pop scene with her latest single, “Fast,” which brings her back to the club-ready, EDM-infused beats that fans loved in hits like “Cool for the Summer” and...

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Ebrunida Karadag

8.1.25

From Parliament to Perry: Justin Trudeau Sparks Dating Rumors After Cozy Dinner & Passionate "Firework" Duet With Katy Perry

Former Canadian PM and pop star fuel speculation following her split from Orlando BloomFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became the unexpected star of Katy Perry’s Montreal concert this...

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Ebrunida Karadag

8.1.25

‘Lollapalooza 2025's Lineup Is a Cultural Time Capsule, And We're Here For It’

The dust has settled on Lollapalooza’s lineup announcement, and the message is clear: the 34-year-old festival isn’t resting on its laurels. With a single Instagram post, organizers simultaneously...

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Lienor Katas

7.31.25

Jess Glynne Slams White House Over Deportation Meme Using Her Song

When the White House repurposed a popular Jet2 Holidays meme video featuring Jess Glynne's hit "Hold My Hand" to highlight ICE deportations, the backlash was immediate and loud. “This post honestly...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.31.25

Linkin Park: The AMV Band Is Alive and Well Despite Everything

The silence that followed my mother’s words felt like the weight of the world pressing in on me. I was 17, but in that moment, I felt small, like that eight-year-old kid again, curled up in my...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.31.25

Will ‘Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Be Able to Overtake ‘Ordinary’ on the Billboard Hot 100?

The competition for the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 is heating up as the K-pop phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters (KPDH) sees its soundtrack dominate the charts. One song in particular...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.31.25

Doja Cat Takes a Jab at Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad as Backlash Grows

Doja Cat is stirring the pot.. and social media is here for it.‍The rapper took to TikTok on Tuesday (July 29) to parody Sydney Sweeney’s recent American Eagle commercial, which has come under fire...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.31.25

From Scarborough to Stardom: The Weeknd Receives Toronto's Highest Honor Ahead of Homecoming Concerts

The Weeknd’s meteoric rise from Toronto’s underground music scene to global superstardom came full circle this weekend as Mayor Olivia Chow presented the Grammy-winning artist with the Key to the...

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Ebrunida Karadag

7.31.25

Chappell Roan’s ‘The Subway’ Arrives This Week After Teasing Fans for Over a Year

After months of anticipation, Chappell Roan has confirmed that her long-awaited single, "The Subway," will officially arrive this Wednesday, July 31, at 8 PM EST. The announcement came via her...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

7.31.25

Black Sabbath Bassist Recalls Final Gig and 57-Year Friendship with Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I Wasn’t Prepared to See How Frail He Was’

As the world mourns the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath’s legendary bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler has shared a heartfelt essay about his friendship with the iconic rocker. Butler, who...

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Lienor Katas

7.30.25

What If Taylor Swift Left Spotify, Again?

Taylor Swift deleted her entire repertoire off Spotify in 2014, arguing that the site did not pay musicians fairly. Despite initial criticism as a publicity trick, the action drew international...

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Zeina Ezzat

7.30.25

“Back to Friends” by Sombr Is the Gen Z Anthem of Summer

Introducing Sombr, an indie-pop musician whose hit song "Back to Friends" is encapsulating the spirit of Generation Z and beyond. The song was first released on December 27, 2024, however it has...