Pop

October 30, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Here’s an inside-look at how one of this year’s biggest pop songs almost never made it—perfect for spotlighting on the airwaves of Radio 854. The surprise confession Billie Eilish, widely known for her moody, minimalist sound, revealed in a recent interview with the The Wall Street Journal that she seriously considered cutting Birds of a Feather from her 2024 album Hit Me […]

October 29, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Pop juggernaut Taylor Swift has delivered an unexpected treat for her fans: a stripped-back acoustic version of her lead single “The Fate of Ophelia,” titled “Alone In My Tower – Acoustic Version”, released exclusively on iTunes. What’s changed? The original version of “The Fate of Ophelia” appears on her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, and is a vibrant, pop-centric […]

October 29, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Pop singer Lily Allen has revealed that she’s ready to explore new relationships after going through a significant period of personal change and healing. A fresh chapter After the end of her marriage with actor David Harbour (the split was confirmed in February 2025) the “Smile” artist took time out for herself — entering therapy, doing deep personal work and taking a […]

October 29, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Pop-dynamite Reneé Rapp, riding high on her sophomore album Bite Me, has announced that she must postpone the final U.S. dates of her current tour due to vocal health concerns and physical exhaustion. The news arrives as a somber reminder that behind the glam-and-glitz of stadium shows, even rising stars must heed the limits of the human voice. What’s happened In an […]

October 28, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: What’s going on British pop-star Lily Allen and actor David Harbour have listed their Brooklyn townhouse in the Carroll Gardens neighbourhood of NYC for just under US$8 million (≈ US$7.995 million). The sale comes after their purchase of the same property in 2021 for roughly US$3.3-3.4 million. The Property The townhouse spans five levels and offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms. It […]

October 28, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Jessie J Left “Frustrated” After Second Surgery for Breast Cancer is Postponed Pop star Jessie J has opened up about her emotional and physical journey after announcing that a second surgery in her breast-cancer treatment has been delayed, despite having already cancelled major tour dates in preparation. The News In a recent Instagram video, Jessie revealed that she was scheduled to undergo […]

October 28, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: Our radio station Radio 854 thrives on pop culture, global icons and big-stage moments — so here’s some news that brings music, football and real-world impact together. Two major names in music — Shakira and The Weeknd — have stepped up to join the advisory board of the FIFA / Global Citizen education initiative ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. What’s […]

October 23, 2025 - Radio 854 Music News: It is with great sadness that we report the passing of synth-pop pioneer Dave Ball, the instrumental half of the iconic duo Soft Cell. He died peacefully in his sleep at his London home on 22 October 2025, aged 66. A defining voice in electronic music Born David James Ball on 3 May 1959 in Chester and raised in Blackpool, he studied […]