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The last time we got a new Harry Styles album was in 2022 with Harry’s House. Since that and the supporting Love On Tour, Styles has largely remained out the public eye (aside from random sightings like Pope Leo’s introduction at the Vatican and marathons in Japan and Germany). Before 2025 came to an end, he unexpectedly shared a video from the aforementioned tour, sparking hope that Styles was generating attention for a reason.

Mysteriously, Styles does appear to be teasing something on the way. Some promotional posters have been spotted around the world, with differing messages like “see you soon” and “we belong together.” Regarding the latter, also surfacing is a new promotional website, webelongtogether.co, associated with Sony Music. Clicking the image on the page prompts the user to send a message to HSHQ, an official entity representing Styles.

This follows industry rumors that Styles is currently planning a world tour.

Meanwhile, in a new Billboard cover story, former One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson said of Styles, “I always knew Harry was going to go on to do what he’s done — I’m sure he’s superseded his own expectations in the way that he’s taken over the world, but we knew he’s got everything it takes to be a great artist.”

It has been a long time coming for ASAP Rocky’s new album Don’t Be Dumb. It was supposedly finished in 2022. Then there was delay after delay after delay. Finally, though, it’s coming: The project is set to drop this Friday, January 16.

That’s just days away, but before the release, Rocky has hyped it up today (January 12) with a new song, “Helicopter,” and a video for the track. The video is a winner, a rapid-fire and surreal look at various scenes during a riot. Throughout, Rocky raps the song as he practices boxing, flies in a helicopter, and gets into fights. The whole thing is edited in a smooth style with extended shots that must have taken forever to put together in post-production.

Tim Burton previously offered a statement about working on the project with Rocky, saying, “I loved working with an artist like Rocky — it was a great collaboration. He spoke to me about his alter egos and I just drew my interpretations of them. He told me he wanted to make being a dad cool again, which was beautiful, even though I’ve never been able to achieve that myself.”

Watch the “Helicopter” video above.

Don’t Be Dumb is out 1/16 via A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records. Find more information here.

After emerging as one of 2025’s biggest breakout stars, Sombr’s 2026 is off to a good start. Over the weekend, he dropped by BBC Radio 1 for a “Piano Sessions” performance. For his song, he, joined by a pianist, decided to sing a stirring rendition of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Motion Sickness.”

It wasn’t a surprising selection, as Sombr is a big Bridgers fan. In a recent interview, Sombr was asked about his favorite artists and he said, “Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, The 1975, and obviously Sombr.” He later said during the same chat, “I hope to collab with other artists in the future when the right one comes along. I’m still working on my sound, so I’m not too into collabs right now, but maybe if Phoebe Bridgers wanted to. Also, my song ‘Would’ve Been You’ is something I collaborated on with Flawed Mangoes.”

Check out the cover above and find Sombr’s upcoming tour dates below.

Sombr’s 2026 Tour Dates

02/10 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Annexet
02/11 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB Hallen
02/13 — Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena
02/15 — Warsaw, Poland @ Stodoła
02/16 — Prague, Czech Republic @ Forum Karlín
02/18 — Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
02/19 — Munich, Germany @ TonHalle München
02/20 — Dubendorf, Switzerland @ The Hall
02/22 — Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz Milano
02/24 — Madrid, Spain @ Palacio Vistalegre
02/25 — Barcelona, Spain @ Sant Jordi Club
02/27 — Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
03/01 — Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
03/02 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
03/04 — Berlin, Germany @ Velodrom
03/05 — Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
03/06 — Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique (AB)
03/08 — Brixton, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
03/09 — Brixton, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
03/10 — Brixton, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
03/12 — Manchester, UK @ Aviva Studios
03/13 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy2 Birmingham
03/15 — Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
03/16 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
04/10 — Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/17 — Indio, CA @ Coachella
08/11 — Budapest, Hungary @ Sziget Festival
08/12 — Oslo, Norway @ Øyafestivalen
08/29 — Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
08/30 — Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
09/12 — New Glasgow, Canada @ Sommo Festival

A look back at Warner Music’s best performing artists, videos, and genres offers insights into the sound and substance of music in 2026

Zach Bryan is at the start of a big year. In March, he launches a tour that will keep him sporadically busy until October. His new album With Heaven On Top is also set to drop tomorrow (January 10). Ahead of that, we have “Plastic Cigarette,” what will presumably be the final taste of the album before its release.

In an Instagram post from today, Bryan wrote of the album:

“‘With Heaven on Top’ is a collection of songs my band and me recorded across three different houses in Oklahoma this winter. The cool air kept us all inside staggering around each live take. I pray these all end up meaning as much to others as they mean to me. Songs are living things, they want to be free and these free’d me.

I was in the throes for a long time and the simple statement of heaven being above me got me through a lot.

Not my job to convince anyone of anything. I’m not trying to sell music. Music to me is God’s gift and it needs no competition or commentary. The last ten years I’ve tried my best to share the human experience. I feel like I’ve lived all my 20’s out on a very large, very lucky and very unfair stage but this one felt different. This one felt like recording music with my best friends again.

I’ll always give my best and I’ll always be willin’. Thanks for listening and I will see everyone on the road.”

In another post, he teased an acoustic version of the project, coming soon:

“I’m assuming this record is just like all the other ones and there’s gonna be a billion people saying it’s over produced and shitty so I sat down in a room by myself and recorded all the songs acoustically so I didn’t have to hear everyone whine about more stuff

There’s mistakes and I didn’t redo any of them but this’ll be out three days after ‘With Heaven On Top’ drops tomorrow.”

Listen to “Plastic Cigarette” above and find Bryan’s upcoming tour dates below.

Zach Bryan’s 2026 Tour Dates: With Heaven On Tour

03/07 — St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center * ~
03/14 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium * ~
03/21 — San Antonio, TX @ The Alamodome * ~
03/28 — Baton Rouge, LA @ Tiger Stadium * ~
04/11 — Louisville, KY @ L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium # ~
04/18 — Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium * ~
04/25 — Lincoln, NE @ Memorial Stadium # ~
05/02 — Starkville, MS @ Davis Wade Stadium $ ~
05/09 — Cleveland, OH @ Huntington Bank Field $ ~
05/27 — San Sebastián, Spain @ Donostia Arena ^ &
05/31 — Berlin, Germany @ Waldbühne ^ &
06/03 — Oslo, Norway @ Unity Arena ^ &
06/06 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Parken ^ &
06/09 — Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Philips Stadion ^ &
06/12 — Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium $ }
06/14 — Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield $ }
06/16 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium $ }
06/17 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium $ }
06/20 — Cork, Ireland @ Páirc Uí Chaoimh $ }
06/21 — Cork, Ireland @ Páirc Uí Chaoimh $ }
06/23 — Belfast, Northern Ireland @ Boucher Playing Fields $ }
06/24 — Belfast, Northern Ireland @ Boucher Playing Fields $ }
07/31 — San Diego, CA @ Snapdragon Stadium ` }
08/01 — San Diego, CA @ Snapdragon Stadium ` }
08/07 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Rice-Eccles Stadium ` }
08/13 — Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High ` }
08/14 — Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High ` }
08/22 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium ` }
09/05 — Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium ` }
09/18 — Dover, DE @ The Woodlands # @ }
09/19 — Dover, DE @ The Woodlands ! } @
10/02 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium { @
10/03 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium { @
10/10 — Auburn, AL @ Jordan-Hare Stadium { @

* with Caamp
~ with J.R. Carroll
# with Kings Of Leon
$ with Dijon
^ with Ben Howard
& with Keenan O’Meara
} with Fey Fili
` with MJ Lenderman
@ with Gabriella Rose
{ with Gregory Alan Isakov
! with Alabama Shakes

What does Latin pop music’s biggest breakout do when she’s just mixed her next hit, and she can’t wait to share it with her biggest fans? She takes it on the road… literally. The Sonic Route, UPROXX’s new team up with Toyota, follows Latin GRAMMY winner GALE as she cruises around Los Angeles, planning an exclusive surprise performance of her newest track, “Mi Tienes.” To pull it off, she’s going to need the right team and the right car, utilizing the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE as a rolling hub and showing that a good ride with your team feels like a win when everyone is pulling together to make it all feel special for her fans.

From bouncing between the studio and coffee shops, to listening to finished cuts on the car’s JBL speakers, booking food trucks, and making calls on the move to get merch printed, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is vital, with tech that lets you time everything right and style that makes you look good while doing it.

At the end of the drive, it’s time to share the song with some of GALE’s most dedicated fans by way of a mini-pop-up concert on a rainy L.A. day.

Unsurprisingly, GALE delivers an amazing performance, getting up close and personal with her fans, as Toyota and UPROXX showcase the power of music, community, and the thrill of actually pulling off something this wild and spontaneous.

Check out the full video above.

It’s happening: This week, Bruno Mars announced a new album, The Romantic, and a big tour for 2026. At the time, he promised new music would arrive today (January 9), and now it has as Mars shares the video for “I Just Might.”

It’s a classic Mars number: Catchy and carried by a throwback funky and soulful vibe. He also has fun in the video, featuring a bunch of different versions of himself dancing and playing the song.

On his upcoming tour, he’ll be joined by Silk Sonic partner Anderson .Paak (as DJ Pee .Wee), Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, and Raye.

Watch the “I Just Might” video above and find Mars’ tour dates below.

Bruno Mars’ 2026 Tour Dates: The Romantic Tour

04/10 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium #
04/14 — Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium #
04/18 — Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field #
04/22 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium #
04/25 — Atlanta, GA @ Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field #
04/29 — Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium #
05/02 — Landover, MD @ Northwest Stadium #
05/06 — Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium #
05/09 — Detroit, MI @ Ford Field #
05/13 — Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium #
05/16 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field #
05/20 — Columbus, OH @ Ohio Stadium #
05/23 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium #
05/24 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium #
06/20 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France ^
06/21 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France ^
06/26 — Berlin, DE @ Olympiastadion ^
07/04 — Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruijff ArenA ^
07/05 — Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruijff ArenA ^
07/10 — Madrid, ES @ Riyadh Air Metropolitano ^
07/14 — Milan, IT @ Stadio San Siro ^
07/18 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium Connected by EE ^
07/19 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium Connected by EE ^
08/21 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium @
08/22 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium @
08/29 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium
09/01 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field @
09/05 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium @
09/09 — Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium @
09/12 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium @
09/16 — New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome @
09/19 — Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium @
09/23 — San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome @
09/26 — Air Force Academy, CO @ Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy @
10/02 — Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium @
10/03 — Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium @
10/10 — Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium @
10/14 — Vancouver, BC @ BC Place @

# with Leon Thomas
^ with Victoria Monét
@ with Raye

The Romantic is out 2/27 via Atlantic. Find more information here.

We are approaching 20 years of Twenty One Pilots and the duo remains huge: Their 2025 album Breach went No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their second chart-topper and fifth to peak at at least No. 3. The band remains a touring force, too, as they showed on The Clancy World Tour last year. They decided to capture their Mexico City performance, in front of 65,000 fans, for More Than We Ever Imagined, a new IMAX concert film.

It’s set to hit IMAX cinemas worldwide for a limited time starting February 26, with exclusive previews starting February 25. Tickets go on sale on January 15, and more information can be found here.

Aside from the performance itself, the film also offers behind-the-scenes footage, of the band arriving in Mexico City and preparing for the big moment. There’s also exclusive commentary from the duo reflecting on their journey.

In a statement, director Mark C. Eshleman says:

“I have spent the better part of the last 16 years of my life following Twenty One Pilots around the world. I have seen them play clubs that were in the basements of bigger clubs for an audience made up of only the other bands on the bill. I have seen them play those clubs as if they were on a festival stage during a headline slot and then quietly drag their gear up the steps and into a trailer that limped behind our touring van. They would chat for hours, fine tuning the show basically no one saw. Their fingers never leave the pulse of the performance; they swear by preparation and a vision. For More Than We Ever Imagined, we were given the opportunity to capture two perspectives of a Twenty One Pilots performance: over 20 cameras centered around the fans experiencing their show and, the second, the perspective I have had all these years leading up to that sold out stadium in Mexico City, a camera following Tyler and Josh as they take the fundamentals of their show and apply to one of the biggest stages.”

Kymberli Frueh, EVP of Programming and Content Acquisitions for Trafalgar Releasing, adds, “From building an audience one fan at a time to becoming a global touring force, Twenty One Pilots continue to redefine the magic of concert tours. This all-new film marks their second time bringing a concert experience to cinemas — and their first with IMAX — delivering the scale, sound, and shared energy that make it feel as close to being at the live show as possible.”

UPROXX is the exclusive way in for brands wanting to take advantage of the bump Twenty One Pilots’ YouTube inventory is sure to receive from the film, making this media opportunity a can’t-miss!

The reggaeton Mexa revolution is upon us and El Malilla (real name: Fernando Hernández Flores) is leading the charge while also making his mark as a multi-hyphenate.

“I’m in the best moment of my career,” El Malilla tells UPROXX while discussing his the upward trajectory of his music career and his experiences branching out as an actor, model, and entrepreneur. “I’m having fun doing concerts and going to the studio to make music. I believe when a person starts achieving fame, they can lose sight of who they once were. I’m happy, excited, and grateful because I’ve found the perfect balance between being “El Malilla” the artist, and Fernando.”

Reggaeton music comes from the Caribbean and it’s especially rooted in Puerto Rico and Panama. As a child, El Malilla grew up on the music of the legends of the genre like J Álvarez, Arcángel, and Gotay El Autentiko. Despite Mexico being one of the countries that consumes reggaeton music the most, there weren’t many Mexican artists finding success in the genre. For the past 10 years, El Malilla has remained determined to bring reggaeton Mexa to the forefront. Last year, he not only made history as the first Mexican reggaeton artist to perform at Coachella, he also collaborated with reggaeton giants like J Balvin, Jowell y Randy, J Álvarez, and Gotay El Autentiko.

To tide fans over until his second album, the singer released two EPs in his Tu Maliante Bebé series. He’s also gearing up for a tour of Mexico, including a concert at the emblematic Palacio De Los Deportes. To nurture more reggaeton Mexa talent, El Malilla runs his own record label, La Esquina Inc. He recently added acting to his growing resume in the HBO Max series Vgly. Over Zoom, El Malilla caught up with UPROXX about the reggaeton Mexa movement, his breakthrough year, and his vision for 2026.

After performing outside of Mexico for the first time in places like Coachella, how would you describe this past year?

It was the biggest year in my career in terms of performing at international festivals like Coachella. In terms of brands, I’ve done campaigns with Air Jordan, Ray-Ban, and now YSL. It was an important year for growth and in 2026, there will be even more surprises. I promise. I’ll be doing the Tu Maliante Bebé Tour in Mexico and later this year, I’m going to announce the tour for the US.

You’re featured on Cachirula and Loojan’s remix of “Beiby” and they’re going to perform at Coachella this year. Is there a chance that they could bring out you as a special guest?

That’s going to be a surprise. [Laughs.]

How do you feel to be a face of the reggaeton Mexa scene?

It’s a very big responsibility, but it’s also a beautiful one. I’m very happy. I’m so excited that I’m not only representative of this genre. Now there’s more artists that are putting their hearts and souls into the genre. That’s what it’s all about: for more Mexican artists to be out there representing our flag.

You collaborated with J Balvin on the “G Low Kitty” remix. What does it mean for you to have his support?

Jose [J Balvin] is a very assertive person that’s always looking towards the future. He’s worked very hard and understands the business of this industry, but I’ve also had the chance to get to know him personally. I feel very satisfied to have collaborated with big and international artists, but when you get to know them on a personal level, it’s beautiful to see that there’s more good than bad people in the world. This industry can be dark, so it’s a pleasure for me to have that connection with Jose. There’s more big collaborations coming to surprise people.

Two pioneers in the genre, Jowell y Randy, featured on the “B de Bellako” remix. What was the experience like to work with them?

It was very satisfying because Jowell y Randy are artists that I used to listen to when I was a kid. When I was in middle school, I enjoyed their perreo music. It’s very crazy to think that I have a song with artists that I listened to when I was younger. I feel the same way now about having songs with J Álvarez and Gotay El Autentiko.

Speaking of J Álvarez and Gotay El Autentiko, you collaborated with them and other reggaeton artists from around the world on Tu Maliante Bebé, Vol. 2. What did that solidarity of reggaeton artists on your EP mean to you?

It was very beautiful because they’re artists that I’ve admired and listened to for a while. To have songs with them and Kaydy Cain and Lucky Brown is very satisfying. It’s been very gratifying as well because I had the pleasure of working on these songs with each one of them in the studio. I got to connect with all these artists in person and we got to create these beautiful songs together.

Who would you love to collaborate with next?

I would love to collaborate with everyone. That’s why I’m taking singing classes, so one day I’ll be able to sing with Justin Bieber. [Laughs.]

I loved seeing you be an ally to your LGBTQ+ fans with the “Rebote” music video. What does that connection you have with the LGBTQ+ community mean to you?

It’s a blessing because the LGBTQ+ community has always been there for me. They have always supported me and listened to my music. I have a surprise for my LGBTQ+ fans, which is a perreito [reggaeton song] that they’re going to love. They’re going to say, “I didn’t expect to hear this kind of song from El Malilla.” I always take them into account and there’s times where I do things for them to let them know that I’m grateful for their support. I recorded the music video for “Rebote” in a very emblematic gay club, Spartacus, in Nezahualcóyotl. This month, I’m going to come with a surprise that I know everyone will love.

With your fans always calling for you to take off your shirt at your concerts, how do you feel to be seen as a sex symbol?

I’m very surprised because whether or not my fans see me as a sex symbol, I feel like they have genuine love for me as a person and I really like that. I feel like my fans that have followed me and my career, they’ve gotten to get to know me as Fernando. That’s very gratifying for me. Whether or not I look handsome to them, that’s up to each person’s taste. [Laughs.]

What can we expect from your upcoming second album?

It’s a very experimental album where I’m singing boleros and a corrido song, which will surprise people. It’s a different facet to El Malilla that’s more artistic and disciplined. The singing classes I’ve been taking have helped so much. This album is the best work I’ve done in all my life, but to get that album, I first had to make perreo music with Tu Maliante Bebé, Vol. 1 and cute reggaeton with Vol. 2. I’m very excited for this next chapter. There’s also a beautiful bachata song on it with a big artist that I love so much.

How would you describe the experience of managing your label La Esquina Inc. and supporting rising stars like Joss ML and Omarcito Glock?

Honestly, it’s very crazy because each artist has dreams of their own. We’re all people and we think and feel differently. The fact that I created a label where I’m hand-in-hand with each artist to help them achieve their dreams, it’s very beautiful because that’s my dream as well. It’s been a dream of mine to see my friends grow as artists and to help out the people that I love. It’s been a big challenge for me, but it’s a very beautiful chapter in my career. I also thank the guys on the label for trusting me.

How do you feel about now becoming an actor in the HBO Max series Vgly?

It was a very beautiful experience and I hope I can do it again. I never imagined that I would be acting. For people to see me on their screen and say, “He’s an actor?,” it’s something that I didn’t see coming. Now that I’ve had this chance to act in Vgly, it opened my mind and made me want to continue trying this out. It’s a very amazing world and a big challenge for me. I think this year I’ll appear in a cameo in a movie as well, but I want to take on a different role. I don’t want to play myself. I would love to play a doctor. I want to keep making my mark in the acting world.

What do you want to accomplish next?

I want to keep being an inspiration to people from the hood. I want to show them that we can achieve things. I want to rewrite history. I’ve added my grain of sand to reggaeton Mexa, but I feel that I can do more. Reggaeton Mexa will become something that’s out of control. It’s going to be something that’s bigger than us. Reggaeton Mexa is going to travel around the world through the many artists representing the genre now. With the hard work that we’re putting into this, our music will soon be heard in Europe and Asia too and I’ll be collaborating with bands like BTS.

Today (January 8) is the five-year anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License,” which went on to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and launch Rodrigo’s career as one of music’s biggest stars. The tune ultimately led to a lot of fantastic opportunities for Rodrigo, including performing with David Byrne at Governors Ball last year. Now Byrne is helping Rodrigo celebrate half a decade of her breakout hit by performing the song himself, in a new cover shared today.

Byrne, naturally, puts an alternative spin on the track, making it less of a powerhouse piano ballad but maintaining its emotional resonance.

Byrne previously told People of their GovBall surprise:

“I went to her show when she was in New York. I’m a fan, like her music and her performance was really good. And we said hello afterwards.And then out of nowhere, I got a message or an email or whatever, it was saying, ‘Would you like to join Olivia [at] Governor’s Ball?’ And I happened to be here, so it wasn’t that hard. I’m preparing to go on tour again, but I’m not quite there yet. And it was very flattering. A lot of what she wanted to do was inspired by unusual movement that I did in Stop Making Sense. Anyway, that was a lot of fun.”

Listen to Byrne’s cover of “Drivers License” above.