Stereogum — The BBC describes its new initiative BBC Music as “an ambitious wave of new programmes, innovative partnerships and ground-breaking music initiatives that amount to the BBC’s strongest commitment to music in 30 years.” To mark the launch, the m... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — About a year ago, Lorde played her last headlining L.A. concerts, at the Fonda Theatre and the Belasco. After that, she played on the Grammys telecast and at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. At each of those shows, she seemed steely and re... more info

NME — Florence Welch, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Sam Smith and One Direction are also involved in the star-studded recording of the classic Beach Boys track more info

MTV.co.uk News — She's said to have netted Charli XCX, Diplo and Grace Jones for the movie's musical offerings... more info

Perez Hilton — That's it! We are officially obsessed with Troye Sivan and his debut EP! Soooooo good!!!! If Lana Del Rey and Lorde had a lovechild, it would be Troye Sivan! He is making cool pop with edgy lyrics and minimalist beats! It's got edge! It's got flavor!... more info

Mercury News, California — Lorde performs 'Yellow Flicker Beat' live for first time during Berkeley stand more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lorde is one of the hottest properties in pop right now: a platinum-selling album, a multimillion-dollar publishing deal, a major Coachella set and the forthcoming soundtrack to the new "Hunger Games" movie. more info

Perez Hilton — Melanie Martinez is giving us weird pop - in the best way possible! The Voice alum has managed to forge a real identity for herself, both visually AND sonically! She's a little bit Lorde, a little bit Lykke Li, and a whole hell of a lot HER! There's ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lorde was an appropriate choice to oversee the soundtrack for the film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1." Both the film and her music are full of tales of young women in peril, navigating strange new worlds. more info