The year’s best songs (so far)

It's the midway point of 2026, and it's safe to say that when it comes to the best songs of the year, there's not really any ...

The best songs of 2026 (so far)

Olivia Rodrigo takes us back to the 80s and Charli XCX picks up an electric guitar – but Harry Styles, Zara Larsson and Drake ...

Scotland’s national music prize invites entries for 2026

Scotland’s national music prize, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, has opened entries for 2026. Set to return to Dundee for the second year in a row in November, The SAY Award invites ...

The Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

Variety music writers round up the best albums of 2026 so far, including Olivia Rodrigo, Ella Langley, Drake, Raye, Paul ...

The 25 Best Albums of All Time, Ranked

The best albums of all time include classics like Abbey Road and Blood on the Tracks alongside newer ones like To Pimp a ...
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Music icons welcome SAMAs return to the North West

The last time the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) were hosted in North West was in 2022. For the past three years, the awards have been held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria (2023) and at the ...