Saturday, July 25, 2026

Only The Poets frontman says axing Reading’s BBC Introducing stage is ‘such a shame’

Only The Poets singer Tommy Longhurst says it's "such a shame" that Reading Festival has axed the BBC Introducing stage.

Latest Posts

Niall Horan surprised Ella Bright with Off Campus duet

Niall Horan surprised Ella Bright with a duet of Baby Now That I Found You. The former One Direction...

Charli xcx’s top five songs

Charli xcx has shared her top five songs from her own archive. The 33-year-old star – who has just...

U2 always feel ‘a sense of adventure’ when they work with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix

U2 have dropped their latest team‑up with Martin Garrix, a roaring stadium track called Fireflies. The rock legends have...

Noah Kahan jokes that Congress should ‘make fans wear diapers’ after concertgoers defecate at his shows

Noah Kahan has jokingly asked Congress to introduce a law enforcing fans to wear diapers at concerts after fans defecated at his...

Madison Beer drops powerful ballad Reckless

Madison Beer has released her powerful new single, ‘Reckless’.

The 22-year-old star penned her latest song about those people who “hurt” others and have “control over their partner’s feelings” without “any guilt”.

Speaking of the inspiration behind the track, she said: “’Reckless’ was written about how easy it is for some people in relationships to hurt others and move on without any guilt.

“People have so much power over their partner’s feelings, yet many still choose to treat each other carelessly. I believe there is a balance to putting ourselves and our feelings first, while knowing we have the responsibility of treating people with respect, kindness, and consideration. It’s so important to find that balance in every relationship and knowing when to move on if you can’t.”

‘Reckless’ follows Madison’s acclaimed debut studio album, ‘Life Support’, which was released in February.

Meanwhile, the singer recently admitted she had to “fall back in love” with herself after being subjected to intense public scrutiny.

Madison lost touch of who she was in recent years because she spent too much time focusing on “proving” herself to her critics, but she is learning self-love again.

She said: “For a long time, I have been at war with myself. So much of who I am is grounded in paradox. I used to think love was a type of self-sacrifice. That I had to offer up a part of myself, to edit, and mould, and shift myself, to fit a certain ideal.

“I have had times where I gave up so much of myself to others that it felt like I could not recognise myself in the mirror. Sometimes, I feel that I am being seen for all the wrong things and that I have fallen into a cycle of having to prove myself over and over again.”

Madison says learning to love herself meant getting back in touch with her “values” and the things she “enjoys”, as well as ensuring she always stays “genuine”.

She added: “Falling back in love with myself meant remembering what I value, by relearning the things that I enjoy, and by speaking and acting in a way that feels genuine to me. I learned to trust my intuition. My music shifted once I realised that all the parts of myself that I have been taught to censor my entire life were what was missing in my heart.”

Latest Posts

Niall Horan surprised Ella Bright with Off Campus duet

Niall Horan surprised Ella Bright with a duet of Baby Now That I Found You. The former One Direction...

Charli xcx’s top five songs

Charli xcx has shared her top five songs from her own archive. The 33-year-old star – who has just...

U2 always feel ‘a sense of adventure’ when they work with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix

U2 have dropped their latest team‑up with Martin Garrix, a roaring stadium track called Fireflies. The rock legends have...

Noah Kahan jokes that Congress should ‘make fans wear diapers’ after concertgoers defecate at his shows

Noah Kahan has jokingly asked Congress to introduce a law enforcing fans to wear diapers at concerts after fans defecated at his...

Don't Miss

Fcukers’ ‘breakthrough’ year lands band an Independent Music Awards nomination

The Association of Independent Music has revealed the nominees for the 2026 Independent Music Awards. Cheekily-titled electronic group Fcukers,...

Sir Mick Jagger says ‘yes’ to another Glastonbury headline show

Sir Mick Jagger wants The Rolling Stones to make a Glastonbury headline comeback. The Rolling Stones frontman, 82, made...

Pixies declare Dave Grohl was ‘right’ about their ‘perfect’ album

The Pixies have backed Dave Grohl’s declaration their landmark debut album Surfer Rosa is “the perfect record”. Members of...

Lana Del Rey reveals ‘beautiful’ companion album is on the way

Lana Del Rey’s long-awaited album Stove will be accompanied by a second as-yet-untitled companion record. Telling fans the unexpected...

Post Malone to headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony

Post Malone will headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony. The 31-year-old singer-and-rapper will deliver a "landmark performance"...

Stay in touch

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.