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BTS Is Reigning Supreme With The Release Of Permission To Dance Live Album
Last Updated: Permission to Dance On Stage- Live features 22 songs from their sold-out tour by the same name. Within a month of all members completing their mandatory military service, BTS released a new project, titled Permission to Dance On Stage – Live, on July 18. It is their first release in three years, and marks their return as a full unit after a hiatus. Although the album brings back their past hits, their fans were still extremely excited about the comeback of their favourite musicians, and they absolutely loved it. What's the proof? A report by Billboard revealed that music fanatics chose BTS ' Permission to Dance live album over any other artist that week. On July 18, the media outlet published a poll offering choices between BTS, Alex Warren, Nine Inch Nails, Jessie Murph, and Zach Bryan. Among all, the K-pop supergroup's first-ever live album emerged as the favourite release in the past week. Permission to Dance On Stage- Live received 94 per cent votes, whereas Alex Warren, who released You'll Be Alright Kid, could manage only 2.03 per cent of the votes. Jessie Murph for Sex Hysteria, Zach Bryan for Madeline feat. Gabrielle Rose and Nine Inch Nails for As Alive As You Need Me to Be received 0.27 per cent, 0.32 per cent and 0.68 per cent, respectively. BTS' live album, named after their 2021 sold-out tour Permission to Dance, features 22 songs. An hour and 20 minutes long, the album features songs like DNA, Idol, Fake Love, Dynamite and Butter, among others. They also released a digital package called Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul, which features the live recording og their performance in Seoul as well as some behind-the-scenes photos. The live album came at a time when the septet, comprising RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook, had officially reunited to prepare for a brand-new album. During a Weverse live event earlier this month, the group announced not only a new album, slated for release sometime in 2026, but also their highly anticipated world tour. 'We'll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year. Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music. Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas," they said in a statement. BTS is currently in Los Angeles, preparing for their new album. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 14:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Alex Warren's Debut Album Is the Sound of a Chart-Topping Artist Finding His Way
Is it too early for 2010s nostalgia? Singer-songwriter Alex Warren doesn't seem to think so — and neither do the streaming listeners and radio programmers who have made his sweeping love song 'Ordinary' an unlikely pick for 2025's song of the summer. The ballad has had a stubborn grip on the Hot 100's top spot for six of the past seven weeks — it briefly ceded Number One to Sabrina Carpenter's twangy, fizzy 'Manchild' in June — thanks in part to its an amalgam of Imagine Dragons' brute-force rock and The Lumineers' 'hey'-along folk-pop, with a frisson of Hozier's religious imagery adding to the tension. Warren's song might be a surprising hot-weather hit, but he's been preparing himself for stardom since he was a teen posting skateboarding videos online. Becoming a social media sensation was partly a survival tactic; his father passed died of kidney cancer when he was nine, and his relationship with his mother deteriorated in the ensuing years to the point where she kicked him out of the house when he turned 18. Shortly after that, the Southern California native helped found the Hype House, a Los Angeles where upper-echelon TikTokers lived and created together. More from Rolling Stone Alex Warren's Not-So-Ordinary Rise to the Top Why Does Everything Sound Like an Audition Song for 'The Voice'? WNBA All-Star Players Wear 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' T-Shirts During Warm-Up In 2021, Warren began releasing music, and his debut single, 'One More I Love You,' laid out what would become his musical aesthetic pretty clearly: It's a tense folk-pop ballad with a big chorus and lyrics that glance at his troubled past ('Mom's knees deep in alcohol/But I'm drowning,' he sings on the pre-chorus) led by his voice, a sturdy burr that's accented by a judicious use of vibrato. 'Releasing art that relates to people who share that struggle with anxiety and mental health issues, a struggle that can feel lonely and confusing, feels really powerful and beautiful to me,' he told Rolling Stone in 2022. You'll Be Alright, Kid, Warren's debut, is a 21-track double album, although he's not making an audacious of a statement as that description makes it seem — last fall he released the 10-track EP You'll Be Alright, Kid, and it makes up this record's second half. Just by looking at the first disc's track listing, one can see how Warren's star has risen in the past 10 months; it includes cameos from catharsis crooner Jelly Roll and shape-shifting BLACKPINK member ROSÉ, in addition to the blockbuster single that's placed smack in its middle. Warren is an appealing personality, but it doesn't always translate on You'll Be Alright, Kid, which too often feels mired in the self-seriousness of hoary post-grunge and stomp-and-holler folk-pop. Choruses like the refrain of the ROSÉ collab 'On My Mind' don't arrive as much as they explode; backing singers overpower every emotional moment on tracks like 'First Time on Earth' — which is a biblically inspired note of forgiveness to his parents, a sentiment that's more than able to stand on its own without the musical equivalent of neon signs alerting listeners to its importance. When he switches things up a bit, the record comes up for air. On the punchy 'Getaway Car,' Warren possesses enough swagger to make his curled upper lip audible; 'Everything' is a swirling piano-led cut that doesn't overpower its heightened lyrics ('You might as well/Take the breath from my lungs/The stars from the sky') with theatrics; the first-dance candidate 'Heaven Without You' shows how his tenderness can shine when not surrounded by cavernous drums and campfire singers. Too often, though, the material he's working with sounds reheated, reminding one of the days when the first iteration of American Idol was dominated by guitar-toting troubadours like Philip Phillips and when Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men ruled the alt-rock charts. Warren is still young — he turns 25 in September — and he still has time to chart his own artistic course in ways that show off his charm and musical curiosity while not discounting the trials he's endured en route to pop's highest heights. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
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Friday Music Guide: New Music From Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, BTS and More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Alex Warren is far from 'Ordinary,' Jessie Murph delivers on her promise and BTS bring us back to live. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard GloRilla Turns Up Indianapolis With Fiery 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Halftime Show Performance Mariah Carey Teases 'Sugar Sweet' Summer Single Billie Eilish and James Cameron 3D Collaboration in the Works Alex Warren, With the success of 'Ordinary' eclipsing even the wildest expectations, Alex Warren now has the opportunity to establish an enduring foothold in popular music — and You'll Be Alright, Kid, a new album that features his No. 1 smash as well as previously released collaborations with Jelly Roll and ROSÉ, fleshes out the boom and gravel of his voice, with opener 'Eternity' in particular operating in the same emotional songwriter register as his breakthrough hit. Jessie Murph, 'Blue Strips' may have been the viral smash-turned-top 20 hit that finally delivered Jessie Murph to the mainstream, but the singer-songwriter has spent years honing her pop persona and hopscotching across genres with ease; Sex Hysteria contains plenty of the earworm hooks that made Murph's voice ubiquitous over the past few months, but more importantly, the new album places her fierce spirit front and center, and gives her the widescreen platform that she deserves. BTS, Although the long-awaited, full-throttle return of BTS is expected for 2026, Permission To Dance On Stage – Live — the group's first live album, which is taken from various performances during their 2021 tour — serves as a timely reminder of their global appeal, from their Hot 100 chart-toppers to their fan-favorite album tracks that still resonate a decade after their release. Zach Bryan feat. Gabriella Rose, 'Madeline' Two weeks after releasing a three-pack of songs, Zach Bryan has quickly returned with 'Madeline,' a heartfelt collaboration with Gabriella Rose that also precedes a newly announced album, With Heaven On Top; Bryan remains as prolific as ever, but none of the recent material feels rushed or tossed-off, and Rose's gentle twang nicely plays off his own delivery here. Alex G, Alex G signing to RCA Records was both a big deal and a natural next step for the indie stalwart: as the singer-songwriter's commercial prospects have steadily grown, new album Headlights contains the potential of a true crossover for his deeply felt, idiosyncratic tone, especially if songs like 'Oranges' and 'Afterlife' find the right rock-leaning audience. Myke Towers, A press release for Myke Towers' Island Boyz describes the project as 'an album that doesn't aim to fit into any mold, but rather to create its own language' — and across its 75-minute run time, Towers centers not just his Puerto Rican roots but the entirety of Caribbean music, reaching a new level as a mainstream artist through synthesis and experimentation. Cam, As a fresh generation of country artists has stepped into the spotlight, Cam has remained among the most consistent in her class, with new album All Things Light reflecting on personal struggles and offering hope to those in desperate need of it; it's a different shade for the singer-songwriter, but the newfound urgency powers this collection. Editor's Pick: Nine Inch Nails, 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' Nine Inch Nails' studio output has slowed down over the past decade as Trent Reznor has focused on scoring film projects (and become a fixture at the Academy Awards as a result) — and while 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' is attached to a movie, as the first taste of the upcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack, the single gloriously flexes the band's industrial-dance muscle that recalls the highs of With Teeth, and Reznor spends the track sounding commanding, re-energized back in front of the microphone. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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This Week In Music: BTS, Maluma, Renee Rapp, Aespa Drop New Hits
Last Updated: While some industry bigwigs made their return to the music scene with new releases, some newcomers proved with their songs that they are here to stay. Another week, another bunch of artists released new music for their fans. While some musicians made their return to the scene, others just proved that they are here to stay. From the global K-pop sensation, BTS, who released their first album in three years, to Renee Rapp gearing up for the release of her new album with the release of a new single, artists across genres delivered some fresh projects that their fans have been waiting for. Here's a list of all the artists who released new music this week. BTS' Permission To Dance On Stage – Live The K-pop group's new album features 22 songs from their sold-out tour in 2021 by the same name. Permission To Dance On Stage – Live marks their first release in three years. Good Charlotte's Stepper The American rock band released Stepper, a single from their upcoming eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, scheduled to drop on August 8. It's their first release since their 2018 album Generation Rx. Reneé Rapp's Why Is She Still Here The new pop ballad marks the third one from the 25-year-old singer and songwriter's forthcoming LP Bite Me. Her second studio album is set to be released on August 1. Alex Warren's You'll Be Alright, Kid You'll Be Alright, Kid is the debut studio album of Alex Warren, comprising 21 songs. The singer has also collaborated with BLACKPINK's Rose on the song On My Mind. Maluma's Bronceador The Colombian rapper and singer released the ultimate summer anthem, Bronceador. It is produced by hitmakers MadMusick, Majestik, Ily Wonder, and Los Jaycobz. Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown's The New Normal Sheryl Crow released her new single, The New Normal, in collaboration with The Real Lowdown. The song is loosely based on the current political scenario in America. Thomas Rhett's ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol' Boy) The American country music artist released the deluxe edition of his seventh studio album titled About a Woman on July 18. About a Woman (& a Good Ol' Boy) features 21 tracks. Trisha Yearwood's The Mirror The singer, who has been in the music business for nearly three decades, just released her sixteenth studio album, The Mirror. This is the first time she has sung the songs from a first-person perspective. Zac Brown Band feat. Snoop Dogg's Let It Run The country hitmakers, Zack Brown Band, dropped the track, Let It Run, feat. Snoop Dogg. It is a single from their new album Love & Fear. feat Taboo's East LA The Grammy-winning artist returned to the music scene with the song East LA, featuring Black Eyed Peas member Taboo. Jessie Murph's Sex Hysteria The singer, who made her debut in 2021, is back with another hip-hop album Sex Hysteria. It consists of 15 songs. FLETCHER's Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? The American singer's Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me is her third album. Through it, she showcases her softer side, contrary to her previous releases. Scotty McCreery's Scooter and Friends The American Idol winner released his first-ever EP, Scooter and Friends, this week. It consists of five songs. Aespa's Dark Arts The K-pop quartet released Dark Arts, a follow-up to their previous song Dirty Work. It is also a promotional single for the game PUBG: Battlegrounds. BUSH's I Beat Loneliness I Beat Loneliness is the tenth studio album of the British rock band BUSH. Consisting of 12 songs, the album was preceded by two pre-release singles. Jonathan Groff's Splish Splash from JUST IN TIME (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Splish Splash is one of the songs on Just In Time, an exhilarating new musical. Em Beihold's Brutus The singer wrestles with envy and jealousy in the new single Brutus. She is best known for collaborating with Stephen Sanchez on the song Until I Found You. As1one's Together As One The first Israeli-Palestinian band, as1one, released their single Together As One, which carries the message of faith and togetherness. Tommy Richman's MIAMI Tommy Richman returned to the scene with the new single, MIAMI. The uptempo track is a perfect anthem for the summer. GELO's League of My Own Rising rapper GELO released his debut album League of My Own, consisting of 13 tracks, which includes Tweaker and Can You Please (feat. GloRilla) among others. Jackson Dean's Turn On The Lights The Platinum-selling singer tells the story of youth and dreams in his new track Turn On The Lights. He wrote the song alongside producer and frequent collaborator Luke Dick. Ryan and Rory's Them Boots The musician duo, Ryan and Rory, is back with their fast-paced new track Them Boots. The song is a nod to their country fans. AURORA's You Can't Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8) This song is by the Norwegian singer Aurora and is featured as the theme song for Season 2 of the Japanese anime series Kaiju No. 8. Ally Evenson's The Line The acclaimed indie-alternative singer released her highly anticipated new single, The Line, whose music video 'is almost a prequel" to her debut album, BLUE SUPER LOVE. Penelope Road's The Diamond Street Sessions The Diamind Street Sessions is a three-track EP by the Atlanta-based band Penelope Road. It also features the brand new single, So It Goes. Whitney Whitney's 1.1 1.1 is the singer Whitney Whitney's first-ever EP. Niia's Angel Eyes Angel Eyes is the American singer Niia's powerful interpretation of the 1946 jazz standard by Matt Dennis & Earl B. Brent First Published: July 19, 2025, 12:44 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. 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Friday Music Guide: New Music From Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, BTS and More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Alex Warren is far from 'Ordinary,' Jessie Murph delivers on her promise and BTS bring us back to live. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard YURIYAN RETRIEVER Talks Debut Solo Single & Ambition to Become a Genre of Her Own Questlove to Be Honored With 'SummerStage Icon Award' at 2025 City Parks Foundation Benefit Scooter Braun Reveals Where He Stands With Former Client Ye Following Rapper's Antisemitism Alex Warren, With the success of 'Ordinary' eclipsing even the wildest expectations, Alex Warren now has the opportunity to establish an enduring foothold in popular music — and You'll Be Alright, Kid, a new album that features his No. 1 smash as well as previously released collaborations with Jelly Roll and ROSÉ, fleshes out the boom and gravel of his voice, with opener 'Eternity' in particular operating in the same emotional songwriter register as his breakthrough hit. Jessie Murph, 'Blue Strips' may have been the viral smash-turned-top 20 hit that finally delivered Jessie Murph to the mainstream, but the singer-songwriter has spent years honing her pop persona and hopscotching across genres with ease; Sex Hysteria contains plenty of the earworm hooks that made Murph's voice ubiquitous over the past few months, but more importantly, the new album places her fierce spirit front and center, and gives her the widescreen platform that she deserves. BTS, Although the long-awaited, full-throttle return of BTS is expected for 2026, Permission To Dance On Stage – Live — the group's first live album, which is taken from various performances during their 2021 tour — serves as a timely reminder of their global appeal, from their Hot 100 chart-toppers to their fan-favorite album tracks that still resonate a decade after their release. Zach Bryan feat. Gabriella Rose, 'Madeline' Two weeks after releasing a three-pack of songs, Zach Bryan has quickly returned with 'Madeline,' a heartfelt collaboration with Gabriella Rose that also precedes a newly announced album, With Heaven On Top; Bryan remains as prolific as ever, but none of the recent material feels rushed or tossed-off, and Rose's gentle twang nicely plays off his own delivery here. Alex G, Alex G signing to RCA Records was both a big deal and a natural next step for the indie stalwart: as the singer-songwriter's commercial prospects have steadily grown, new album Headlights contains the potential of a true crossover for his deeply felt, idiosyncratic tone, especially if songs like 'Oranges' and 'Afterlife' find the right rock-leaning audience. Myke Towers, A press release for Myke Towers' Island Boyz describes the project as 'an album that doesn't aim to fit into any mold, but rather to create its own language' — and across its 75-minute run time, Towers centers not just his Puerto Rican roots but the entirety of Caribbean music, reaching a new level as a mainstream artist through synthesis and experimentation. Cam, As a fresh generation of country artists has stepped into the spotlight, Cam has remained among the most consistent in her class, with new album All Things Light reflecting on personal struggles and offering hope to those in desperate need of it; it's a different shade for the singer-songwriter, but the newfound urgency powers this collection. Editor's Pick: Nine Inch Nails, 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' Nine Inch Nails' studio output has slowed down over the past decade as Trent Reznor has focused on scoring film projects (and become a fixture at the Academy Awards as a result) — and while 'As Alive As You Need Me to Be' is attached to a movie, as the first taste of the upcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack, the single gloriously flexes the band's industrial-dance muscle that recalls the highs of With Teeth, and Reznor spends the track sounding commanding, re-energized back in front of the microphone. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
