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Jade releases debut solo album o Record sees artiste working with A-list collaborators, including Raye

B RITISH superstar Jade has released her debut solo album That’s Showbiz Baby! The record sees Jade work with a variety of A-list collaborators on the project, including Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, Raye and Pablo Bowman. The album features previously

date has amassed over 100 million streams and debuted in the Top 10 of the UK Official Singles Chart, the third highest new entry for a British artiste last year. The overwhelming success of Angel Of My Dreams helped lead to Jade’s win at the 2025 Brit Awards, where she took home the award for Pop Act – making her the first girl group member to e d t Of at ok

Elijah Woods sings about vulnerability, growth, lasting ties FRESH off his headline tour across Asia, breakout pop artiste and multi-platinum producer Elijah Woods returns with an infectious new single Slicked Back Hair , a chantable, buzz-worthy anthem that offers another exciting glimpse into his debut album Can We Talk? , out on Oct 14. Equal parts playful and heartfelt, Slicked Back Hair is a feel-good anthem about growth, vulnerability and lasting connection. After gaining momentum online through early teasers, the track became an instant fan-favourite during his summer tour – with crowds already singing every word before its official release. “ Slicked Back Hair is about meeting someone who changes everything, the kind of person who turns you from a caterpillar into a butterfly,”Woods said. The forthcoming record Can We Talk? marks a major milestone for the singer. After releasing five EPs and a string of viral singles over the past five years, Woods has carved out a remarkable path as a fully independent artiste — amassing over one billion global streams, building a loyal fanbase of more than five million followers and touring the world entirely on his own terms. This debut album encapsulates the intimacy, vulnerability and emotional depth that define his songwriting, while leaning confidently into the clever, infectious pop sound that has fuelled his rise. Can We Talk? marks a major milestone for Woods.

The artwork of That’s Showbiz Baby!

released singles, including Fantasy , Midnight Cowboy , IT girl , FUFN and Plastic Box , in addition to Angel Of My Dreams , the smash hit that catapulted Jade’s solo career into the spotlight. Released last summer, Angel Of My Dreams

body of work and can’t wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!” This October, she will be hitting the road for her first solo UK and Ireland tour That’s Showbiz Baby! – The Tour. Jade will visit Dublin, Belfast, Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Newcastle and London’s prestigious Roundhouse. The Little Mix member has hit 215 million streams for her solo music in just over a year. This summer, she performed sets at major festivals, including Glastonbury, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, All Points East, Mighty Hoopla, TRNSMT and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. She was recently nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song for Angel Of My Dreams and played a special full orchestral concert at the BBC Proms in Newcastle, alongside supporting Chappell Roan at her shows in Edinburgh. She has also finished 2024 by winning the Trailblazer Award at The Rolling Stone UK Awards and appearing on the cover of the magazine.

win a solo award – and delivered the stand-out performance of the night with a live rendition of the track. Other standout tracks on the record include the sensual electro pop vibes of Unconditional , pulsing

confessional Self Saboteur , lavish truth bomb Natural At Disaster and the impassioned and ethereal Silent Disco . Jade said: “This

immediately turned heads on a global scale with its attention-grabbing sound and larger-than-life, hyper-stylised visual directed by Aube Perrie (Megan Thee Stallion, Harry Styles). The song t o

album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond excited that it’s coming out. I’m very proud of That’s Showb i z Baby! as a

Jade is set to go on tour.

Damiano David puts out Funny Little Fears Dreams THE acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter Damiano David has released Funny Little Fears Dreams . The new edition features five brand-new tracks as a special gift to fans ahead of his world tour. to craft intrigue through music. The final new track on the extended is Over , a soaring, cathartic track in which heartbreak is transformed into hope, perfectly encapsulating the album’s journey from fear to dream.

Elsewhere, David livestreamed five songs from the opening night of his world tour in Warsaw via TikTok.

Announcing the surprise album on his social channels earlier this week, David said: “I turned my fears into dreams. This is my gift to you and to everyone joining me on tour.” The new version opens

The livestream included two tracks from the extended edition, Mysterious Girl and Cinnamon , alongside fan favourites Born With a Broken Heart, The First Time and Voices . Fans worldwide were given the first opportunity to hear the new songs a few hours before their official timed release. These new additions further cement David’s commitment to expanding his musical horizons through bold, boundary-pushing creative partnerships. T trac My alo a B Vo th n th c

with the new single Talk to Me , featuring South African sensation and Grammy winner Tyla and multiple Grammy winner Nile Rodgers. The track marks an exciting collaboration that unites David with Tyla’s distinctive vocal style, and the unmistakable groove of Rodgers. The album continues with Cinnamon , featuring Albert Hammond Jr (The Strokes).

Funny Little Fears Dreams is available for streaming.

contemporary music. He has received a 2025 MTV VMA nomination for Best Long Form Video for his work on Funny Little Stories . Along with an MTV PUSH Performance of the Year nomination for single Next Summer . David has since embarked on his 2025 global tour with dates across Australia, North America, South America and Asia. The album is available for streaming. David is also a part of Italian rock band Maneskin. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @DAMIANODAVID

The release follows David’s debut solo album Funny Little Fears , featuring previously released singles, Born With a Broken Heart , Silverlines produced by Labrinth, Next Summer, Voices, Zombie Lady and The First Time . The album has already collected over 800 million global streams to date and has been recently certified gold in France and Italy. With Funny Little Fears Dreams , the artiste further cements his reputation as one of the most daring and dynamic voices in

A vibrant, guitar-led track where Hammond Jr’s signature riffs intertwine with David’s melodic intensity, bringing an uplifting energy to the collection. On Naked , David presents a stripped-back, intimate ballad, exploring vulnerability and emotional honesty. Mysterious Girl offers a catchy, cinematic, dark-pop atmosphere with an irresistible hook, showcasing David’s storytelling and his ability

Woods returns with an infectious new single Slicked Back Hair .