The Count
Harry Styles, "Coming Up Roses"
This lovely orchestral ballad, which has begun to take off at DSPs as our live-issue cover model nears the end of his astounding 30-show MSG run, gets a charming dance-class treatment in this vid directed by Bradley & Pablo. “Roses,” of course, appears on the Columbia star’s Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., which is widely touted for Grammy Album of the Year love. Feel free to swoon at any time.
Tate McRae, "Housewife"
Pierre Ange-Carlotti directed this richly playful visualization of the RCA pop phenom’s new single, which she co-wrote with Ryan Tedder, Julia Michaels, Grant Boutin, Jasper Harris and Pablo Diaz-Reixa. “I just wanna make a lot of money, bе my own housewife,” she sings, and the luxurious backdrop (“Housewife” was filmed in the South of France) helps make her point. But the loneliness of fame creeps into the frame.
Buffalo Traffic Jam, "Fool's Gold" (Live in Boston)
The Arista duo’s captivating rendition of its gold-certified signature single at Beantown’s Roadrunner distills the raw emotion of its appeal—and helps explain why BTJ sold out its 2027 Pictures of You tour in just two hours. The UTA-booked trek will include the pair’s Ryman debut and see Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross charm their way through North America, the U.K. and Europe. The album Pictures of You, which arrived in July, has garnered critical raves.
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WME Dances With Aleks Ljubojevic, Sophia Simon
They've collectively worked with Martin Garrix, Steve Angello and Giulia Be.
Andrade Named President of Warner Music Latina
The Miami-based exec will continue to report to WM International boss Alejandro Duque, who hired him five years ago to lead U.S. Latin.
HITS List Gets in Costume
We can’t decide whether to go trick or treating dressed up as Hova, Tate, Zach, Chappell, Bono or Irving—he always seems to get the most candy.
Donnie Iris, "Ah! Leah!" Singer and Pittsburgh Rock Hero, Dies at 83
Iris announced his retirement earlier this month as he underwent cancer treatment.
New Releases: Chemical Reaction
The 20th anniversary edition of My Chemical Romance’s Black Parade is on track to challenge O-Rod for #1.
Primary Wave and Mary J. Blige: It's a Family Affair
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul enters into a catalog partnership with House Mestel.
Spectaculars
I.B. weighs in on new players, top-streaming tracks, AI and other delightful topics.
STELLA LEFTY Links With Make Wake
The "Boston" singer signs with the team behind Luke Combs' global superstardom.
Temper City Tackling First North American Tour
The "Self Aware" hitmakers will visit clubs starting in San Francisco March 9.
Chart Final: O-Rod Exceeds “expectations”; Zach’s Manhood Is Big
Four months after its release, Olivia Rodrigo's album returns to #1, invigorated by a kicky remix featuring Chappell Roan. Zach scores a killer #2 debut.
EMPIRE State of Mind: Leesa Brunson-Boland and Bina Fronda Land at NYC HQ
Brunson-Boland joins the company as SVP of A&R operations and Fronda is now SVP of marketing.
Kenny MacPherson, Veteran Publishing Exec, Dies at 71
The beloved Scot co-founded Big Deal Music Group and worked with such acts as Radiohead, Ray LaMontagne, Dan Wilson and The Blue Nile.
Zach Bryan, "Robot Killed the Working Man" (Acoustic from Copan)
As his powerful new EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs (Warner) takes off, Bryan shares this moving clip, which includes an interview with his grandma in Oklahoma and a stirring solo rendition of a true protest song for our times. The music starts around the three-minute mark.
Anderson .Paak & Cordae, "A Good Day"
This wildly creative duo, whose Heavy Is the Crown (APESHIT/Mass Appeal/EMPIRE) just dropped and is well worth your time, offers a delightfully nostalgic romp with this Dave Meyers-directed vid. Playing friends who are suddenly at odds due to their mutual adoration of a neighborhood beauty, they display a comedic chemistry that rivals their studio magic.
