#music-collaboration

#music-collaboration

Christian Lee Hutson is a 35-year-old American singer-songwriter whose career began as a member of The Driftwood Singers. He went solo in 2019 and has since released three albums: Beginners (2020), Quitters (2022) and Paradise Pop. 10 (2024), the latter of which Hawke appears on with co-writing credits and guest vocals. These album releases were co-produced by Phoebe Bridgers. As well as releasing his own music, Hutson has co-written for Samia, Marshall Vore, Whitmer Thomas, Conor Oberst and Ethan Gruska.

Yet as soon as Damani and his band Mino Yanci started playing, Tongo began reciting poetry. Something clicked. "I wasn't even a guy that was really into poems, if I'm honest," admits Damani. "But when I heard him, all of a sudden, I was into poems." Realizing they'd stumbled onto something, Damani extended an invite for Tongo to meet up again at Zoo Labs studio in West Oakland.

It's fun to have a song like that in your pocket. I'll be in front of a bunch of people playing more quiet gentle music, and then I've got ones like that to pull out.

Aerosmith have teamed up with Yungblud for a new single titled "My Only Angel," with both acts unveiling a teaser clip for the song on Monday (September 15th). The short clip (watch and listen below) shows Steven Tyler and Yungblud recording the song's big chorus as they stand side by side at the mic, with other scenes revealing guitarist Joe Perry contributing to the track, as well.

The "Scream Team Tour" kicks off November 17th in Atlanta, and runs through a December 13th show in Riverside, California, visiting multiple major US cities.

Florence + The Machine will release their new album Everybody Scream on Halloween, marking their sixth full-length album, with pre-orders available via their website.

The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift's 12th full-length album, will be released on October 3rd and features 12 songs including collaborations and diverse themes.

Their collaboration began in a fairly inauspicious, on-the-hoof style. For the 1994 EP My Iron Lung, they came up with the idea of videoing an actual iron lung and using a still from the ensuing footage.

Billy Strings has created a bluegrass version of the 'King of the Hill' theme song, 'Yahoos and Triangles,' officially contributing to the show for the first time.

"We had a few windows in mid-winter and it really felt like there was an urgency to capture a moment in time with these songs, performances, people involved, and against the political backdrop," says Ben Whitely. "The record really feels like a capture instead of a meticulous construction. Part of Joan's concept was not only to go to a place but to draw on the community of musicians from that place."

"On A Low" sees Skepta bring a measured, emotive edge to Tiwa's vibrant vocals, as the two explore the complexities of keeping a relationship under wraps.

Jameson's Distilled Sound is back for its second round, mixing genres and bringing together 20 diverse artists from around the world to collaborate on new music.

Grace Joke is a debut solo album for Le Diouck, introducing a character ensemble and themes of memory and identity through music and graphic novels.

"And if you go forward ..." reads Nicks's post. "I'll meet you there," responds Buckingham's. The quote is a lyric from their 1973 song "Frozen Love," off their album Buckingham Nicks."

"The Mood" sets its own tone. Kaytranada's production opens with thick, bass-forward synth stabs and those unmistakable ambient swirls that give the track instant atmosphere.

Dropping on October 10th via Polyvinyl Record Co., Belong is the follow-up to Melina Duterte's excellent 2019 album. Duterte wrote, composed, performed, produced, engineered, and mixed the record, which marks her first project to feature guest vocalists.

"Starlight reaches for a kind of euphoric melancholy-a guiding light in all of my music. It’s shaped by my love of the melancholic songwriting traditions of Europe from composers like Monteverdi and John Dowland, all the way to 90s Eurodance and the uplifting trance of the 2000s-artists like Gigi D'Agostino and Alice Deejay."

The moans of Russell glacier, arising from deep within its melting ice, illustrate the profound changes occurring in Greenland as climate change accelerates.

In the beginning, it was - a lot of it had to do with the fact that I was in LA. People just come to LA, you get in the studio... Since then, I’ve been touring about 200-plus shows a year, I take that as a way to experience different genres and meet different artists.

"I feel like the fans already know someone I wouldn't collaborate with, which is Charlie Puth," Jade said, implying past tensions between them.

Ozzy Osbourne expressed a desire to duet with Paul McCartney during his SiriusXM show, showing admiration for the Beatles legend while hinting at personal hesitance.

Hebden released his latest Four Tet album in 2024, while also collaborating with Ellie Goulding and Skrillex, highlighting his continued evolution in music.

"No, it's not [like a Beatles song], it's like Mantra of the Cosmos with them in it. It's Sean of the Cosmos and James of the Cosmos, it's still my band."

Gohar's new capsule with Vis-à-Vis brings haute embroidery into the spotlight, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and a playful design aesthetic that celebrates traditional techniques.

From bold statement pieces to sleek, understated essentials, the collection celebrates self expression and creative freedom.

Budd appreciated the duo's shift from "dirty club rock'n'roll" to art music, highlighting their potential despite the challenges of their chosen style.

'I wanted to finish our album journey on a high, says Cracknell. Do something really special and stop in our prime.'

Earl and MAVI's creative relationship is rooted in mutual respect and aligned philosophies, evolving from their 2019 collaboration into a matured connection in 2025.

"I feel like at Yoshi's, I kind of stretch out a little bit." Goapele expresses her excitement for her upcoming solo show, emphasizing the freedom and creativity she finds in performing there.

The onstage collab wasn't a total surprise, given that Evanescence provided direct support for Halsey at the concert, marking a one-off appearance by Amy Lee and company on Halsey's recently launched "For My Last Trick" North American tour.

Ben Pyne, a 39-year-old primary school teacher from Dublin, co-wrote Croatia's Eurovision entry 'Poison Cake', highlighting his unique contribution to the contest.