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The ‘Big 4’ Rock + Metal Artists of 2025

Which bands and artists would represent the “Big 4” of rock and metal in 2025? The “Big 4” is a phrase that’s long described the four bands that served as the foundation of thrash metal — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. We’ve since applied it to countless other genres, decades and even generations of dad […]

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EMERGING ARTISTS: Søftbleach – EQ Music Blog

Every so often, an artist emerges who reminds us how thrilling reinvention is. For instance, former EQ Music Blog spotlighted Emerging Artist Darla Jade (already a rising electro-pop singer-songwriter supported by Radio 1), has taken a bold creative leap. While she’s certainly done the pop-star thing by bleaching her brunette hair blonde. Likewise, the bigger […]

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Listen to “Beautiful Spiritual” by Blue

As the holiday season approaches and the world begins its slow glide toward the New Year, many music fans are already looking beyond the festivities toward what January has in store. And fortunately, pop lovers will not need to wait long for something exciting. Early 2026 brings the return of one of the most beloved […]