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Blackpink’s Setlist For The ‘Deadline World Tour’
The Oasis reunion wasn’t the only big comeback of this past weekend: Blackpink also played their first concerts in nearly two years, at Seoul, South Korea’s Goyang Stadium to kick off the Deadline World Tour. At the opening show on July 5 (as setlist.fm notes), aside from performing their own songs, there were also chunks of the set devoted to solo tunes from all four members: Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, meaning fans got the latter’s recent hit “APT.” Check […]
Syd Drops “Die For This,” Her First New Song in 3 Years
Syd is reemerging with her first new track in three years. The singer-songwriter is releasing “Die For This,” a first glimpse at what to expect from her upcoming EP. The track is out now via Free Lunch/Warner Records; it premiered today (July 7) as BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show as the “Hottest Record in the World.” In 2022, Syd talked about what songwriting means for her artistry.“With writing, it's about creating something that did not exist before,” she explained […]
Elliott Wilson’s Best Hip-Hop Songs & Albums Of 2025 So Far
We live in the Dot era. After demolishing rap rival Drake last year, Kendrick Lamar’s victory lap has dominated 2025 and the current hip-hop landscape. Super Bowl performance. More Grammy wins. “Not Like Us” still in rotation. “Luther” reigning for 13 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Record-breaking stadium status tour with SZA still going strong. But despite Mr. Duckworth’s dominance, there’s some other rap music from the past six months that you must get familiar […]
Skepta vs Joyner Lucas – A Rap Battle Challenge Heats Up Fast
Skepta and Joyner Lucas are prepared for a rap clash. The two MCs are trading shots online after Skepta challenged American rappers to a battle last week.Skepta Challenges American Rapper to Rap BattleOn July 3, the U.K. rapper set things in motion after announcing on X that he wants to take on a U.S. rapper on wax. He proposed multiple battles between U.K. and U.S. artists."I wanna clash an American rapper anyway, finally get this UK/US rap debate sorted," Skepta […]
Damon Albarn Won’t Be At Oasis’ Reunion Tour: ‘Too Busy’
It seems that Blur and Gorillaz’s Damon Albarn has some money coming his way: Back in 2023, he said of Oasis, “I can guarantee they’re going to reform, in fact, I’ve put money on it. They’re brothers and it would be wonderful to see them reconcile.” Albarn hasn’t forgotten about his prescience about the now-ongoing Oasis reunion tour: In a recent interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, he said (roughly translated from Italian), “The Oasis reunion? Two years ago, I […]
Philly Cookout Turns Deadly… Multiple People Killed And Injured As Wild Shootout Erupts On Entire Block
"Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left three dead and 10 others injured in the Grays Ferry section of the city. The shots broke out just before 1 a.m. Monday on the 1500 block of South Etting Street. Police say they were actively monitoring the block for reports of large gatherings and loud music earlier in the weekend. Multiple arrests were made throughout the weekend. Officers were responding to a nearby call when they heard the gunfire. When they arrived on […]
Syd Shares ‘Die For This,’ A New Solo Song
Syd has been busy, but it’s been a while since we’ve had new solo music from her. It’s been three years, actually, but that changes with today’s (July 7) release of a new single, “Die For This.” The track initially premiere today on BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show as the “Hottest Record In The World.” A press release notes Syd shared the song because she “wanted to just give a peek into her process.” There’s no news of a […]
Okayplayer’s Top 25 Songs of 2025 (So Far)
Additional reporting from Okayplayer staff. This year has been, well, a masterclass in chaos. There’s a government running amok with an all-out assault on both personal freedoms and international affairs, the cost of living is higher than giraffe throats, and society is about three degrees of separation away from another world war… But, hey, at least there’s Love Island and music, right?With the first half of 2025 in the books, the staff here at Okayplayer got together to discuss (read: […]