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August 18, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Twenty One Pilots are back with a bang—literally. The Grammy-winning duo just dropped their latest single, “Drum Show,” and it’s already making waves for its raw, high-energy sound. The track leans heavily into the band’s signature mix of rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, but with an even grittier edge. Driven by pounding percussion and Tyler Joseph’s urgent vocals, “Drum Show” feels like […]

August 18, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News The countdown is on: MTV has unveiled its first wave of performers for the 2025 Video Music Awards, airing Sunday, September 7, live from UBS Arena in New York—this year simulcast on MTV, CBS, and streaming on Paramount+. Confirmed Performers Taking the Spotlight: Sabrina Carpenter — bringing star power and performing in support of her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend. She's already […]

August 18, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Gloria Estefan may be one of the most celebrated Latin music icons in the world, but according to the star, her path to superstardom might never have happened without the encouragement of her grandmother. In a recent interview, Estefan reflected on how her abuela gave her the push she needed to pursue music seriously. When a young Gloria was hesitant about singing […]

August 18, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is looking to the future of the band — and he’s drawing inspiration from some unexpected places. In a recent conversation, Martin revealed that Charli XCX has been a creative spark for him as he thinks about what’s next for Coldplay’s music. The British pop innovator, known for pushing boundaries with her genre-blending style and bold artistic vision, […]

August 17, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News By [Trisha De Groot], Radio 854 Music Desk International pop trailblazer Charli XCX recently delivered a glorious send-off to her Brat era during an unforgettable final headline performance at the One Universe Festival in Gwacheon-si, South Korea, on August 15, 2025. A Stage Goodbye in Neon Green As the exhilarated crowd roared, the stage lit up with a striking message: “Please don’t […]

August 16, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Taylor Swift has once again broken the internet—this time, via the New Heights podcast. On August 13, 2025, Swift made her highly anticipated podcast debut on New Heights, hosted by NFL star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason. The episode made history as the most-viewed premiere in the show’s YouTube history. It drew an astounding 1.3 million live viewers—a figure that briefly […]

August 16, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Pop stars Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray are proving that even best friends don’t always have the wisest words to share. The two recently opened up about the kind of “advice” they give each other—and admitted that it’s usually not very helpful. During a playful conversation, Rodrigo confessed that when she turns to Gray for guidance, it often turns into lighthearted, not-so-serious […]

Augustus 16, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News Doechii’s latest mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, which dropped digitally on August 30, 2024, under Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records, has far exceeded her expectations in both reach and reception. Initially crafted as a raw and personal artistic statement, the mixtape blossomed into a cultural moment—earning widespread critical acclaim and culminating in Doechii winning Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy […]

August 14, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News “This Podcast Got Me a Boyfriend”: How New Heights Brought Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Together In a touching and candid appearance on August 13, 2025, superstar Taylor Swift joined her boyfriend, NFL icon Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason on the New Heights podcast—and in doing so, revealed something unexpected: she credited the very podcast for helping kickstart their relationship. A […]