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Blackpink’s Lisa and Rosalía Team Up for New Song ‘New Woman’

Blackpink’s Lisa has teamed up with Rosalía for a new solo single, ‘New Woman’. The track was co-produced by Max Martin and Ilya, and it was co-written by Tove Lo, who is also on background vocals. It arrives with an accompanying video directed by Dave Meyers and shot in Los Angeles. Check it out below.

Last month, Lisa returned with ‘Rockstar’, her first solo material since 2021. Since releasing Motomami in 2022, Rosalía has shared one-off singles including ‘Despechá’, ‘LLYLM’, ‘TUYA’, and the Björk collab ‘Oral’.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Join Forces on New Song ‘Die With a Smile’

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have teamed up for a new song called ‘Die With a Smile’. The pair co-produced the single with Andrew Watt and D’Mile. Check out a video for it below.

“Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating,” Gaga said in a press release. “I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno’s talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There’s no one like him.”

Mars added, “Getting to work with Gaga has been an honor. She’s an icon and she makes this song magical. I’m so excited for everyone to hear it.”

Last month, Lady Gaga performed as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

Cold Cave Unveil New Single ‘Siren Song’

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Since March, Cold Cave have been releasing a song on the 15th of each month, leading up to the announcement of their new album, Passion Depression, a month ago. Today, they’ve unveiled a new single called ‘Siren Song’, which you can hear below.

Passion Depression is due for release on October 15. So far, it’s been previewed with the songs ‘She Reigns Down’, ‘Shadow Dance’, ‘Blackberries’, and ‘Hourglass’.

Glare Drop New Single ‘Mourning Haze’

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Glare – an alt-rock/shoegaze five-piece from the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas – have released their latest single, ‘Mourning Haze‘, via Deathwish, Inc./Sunday Drive. The song is “about grief, and how dreams play a role in processing it,” according to guitarist Toni Ordaz. Check it out below.

“‘Mourning Haze’ had been with us for awhile, written around the time we were doing ‘Void in Blue’ and developing what would later become ‘Heavenly’,” Ordaz explained in a statement. “Immediately, we knew it sounded way different from what we did before and decided early on that it was going to be a part of what would become the album. The lyrics didn’t come much later until the recording sessions, but I think they are very much a reflection of what we were all going through at the time.”

Frost Children and Danny Brown Join Forces on New Song ‘Shake It Like A’

Frost Children, the sibling duo of Lulu and Angel Prost, have teamed up with Danny Brown for a new single called ‘Shake It Like A’. Check it out below.

Frost Children are gearing up for their first-ever Frost Fest, a two-night NYC event that goes down August 22-23 and will feature Danny Brown – performing with the duo as his backing band – as well as Lip Critic, Pieri, and Feardorian, Big Rocco, and more. Their latest album, Hearth Room, arrived on November 17, 2023, the same day the Detroit rapper released Quaranta.

Nubya Garcia Collaborates With Richie on New Single ‘Set It Free’

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London jazz saxophonist and bandleader Nubya Garcia has teamed up with Richie Seivwright of KOKOROKO for ‘Set It Free’, the latest track from her forthcoming album Odyssey. It follows previous singles ‘Clarity’ and ‘The Seer’. Listen to it below.

Odyssey is slated for release on September 20 via Concord Jazz. The follow-up to 2020’s Mercury Prize-nominated Source features contributions from Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

PONY Side Project Heavenly Sweetheart Enlist Liquid Mike for New Song ‘$300’

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Heavenly Sweeheart – a new band featuring Sam Bielanski and Matty Morand of PONY and Psychic Void’s Sean Carpenter on drums – have teamed up with Liquid Mike for the new single ‘$300’. Give it a listen below.

PONY returned with their latest single, ‘Freezer’, earlier this summer. Their sophomore LP, Velveteen, arrived last year. Liquid Mike dropped Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot back in January.

Halsey Releases New Song ‘Lonely Is the Muse’

Halsey has released a new single, ‘Lonely Is the Muse’. It arrives on the heels of the recently shared songs ‘The End’ and ‘Lucky’. Take a listen below.

Teasing her fifth album last month, Halsey said that the as-yet-unannounced record will be “all over the place” in terms of genre. Their most recent LP was 2021’s Nine Inch Nails-produced If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.

Watch Waxahatchee Perform ‘365’ on ‘Kimmel’

Waxahatchee stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (August 14) to deliver a performance of ‘365’, a single from her new album Tigers Blood. Watch it below.

Tigers Blood, the follow-up tp 2020’s Saint Cloud, came out in March. Around its release, Waxahatchee and her collaborator MJ Lenderman went on Colbert to sing their duet ‘Right Back to It’.

5 Best Hotels in Tirana, Albania

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If you are planning a vacation to Tirana, Albania, then you are within some great and beautiful hotels that come in huge numbers, which definitely suit different taste preferences and budgets. Our article will help guide you on some of the best hotels in town, their uniqueness, price, and what the tourists and gurus say about them.

Plaza Tirana Hotel & Spa

Located in the heart of the city, The Plaza Tirana Hotel & Spa is a fashionable, 5-star hotel highly recognized for its deluxe accommodation and top-quality services. From plush deluxe rooms to city view thematic suites, the accommodation alternatives are plentiful. A high-quality wellness center offers various massages, facials, and a sauna, which could certainly help one relax after a day of excursions around the city. Prices start here from €140 per night. Located just a few blocks from the magnificent City Park, its guests recommend the wonderful location in the very heart of the city, luxurious feel, and high level of spa services; that is why this place is one of the favorites for both leisure and business tourism​.

Rogner Hotel Tirana

This is another upmarket favorite in the city, particularly with business and family travelers. Guests of this 4-star hotel have access to spacious and comfortable rooms, a beautiful garden with a swimming pool, and a few dining establishments with international cuisine. The hotel’s hearty breakfast and quietness amid greenery are enjoyed by guests. The price for accommodation starts from €120 per night. Reviewers remark on the friendly staff, location close to sights, and overall comfort of the accommodations.

Lot Boutique Hotel

Lot Boutique Hotel offers a charming stay with an intimate and unique experience, characterized by boutique-style design and prime location for exploring. With a stay around the corner from Skanderbeg Square and other major sites, you will find cozy rooms elegantly decorated with all modern amenities. Pricing here usually starts at around €90 per night. Lot Boutique Hotel Guests have been heard saying that the Boutigue Hotel is their preference because of its personalized service, stylish decor, and convenience of central location.

Sky Tower Hotel

The Sky Tower Hotel is located in one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city and features modern accommodation with panoramic views of Tirana. It is also famous for the rooftop restaurant, from which you have a 360-degree view of the city while having your meals. A fitness center is also on-site at the hotel, which is great for keeping active when traveling. Rates start at about €110 per night. Reviewers frequently note the hotel for its views, the quality of the food, and the general stylishness of the property.

Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center

Steeped in history, Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center is an important hotel in the city, once serving as a meeting point for the Albanian Communist Party. Now completely renovated, it has comfortable rooms with views over Tirana’s main square. The hotel also has a spa, indoor pool, and conference spaces that cater to business and leisure travelers. Nightly rates start at around €100. What guests appreciate: historical value in the hotel itself, central location, comprehensive breakfast included in the stay.

Every single hotel in Tirana is an experience by itself, be it luxury, history, or a boutique feel. Prices represent good value for what you get, and with rave reviews continuing to pour in, you’re sure to have a memorable stay in the vibrant capital of Albania.