Publishing date: Dec, 06, 2024
If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped, Quavo releases a country song, and more — this is what you missed.
#1
2024 Spotify Wrapped
You’ve seen it everywhere on your Insta feed: Spotify Wrapped dropped this week, and it’s almost like the day needs its own holiday. The yearly roundup can say a lot about people and their personalities – but most importantly who’ll get AUX in the future and who won’t. This year, it was dominated by artists like Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Drake, and Taylor Swift. Winning the title of Top Global Artist of 2024, Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology was the number one most-streamed album globally, leaving the artist with an unforgettable year.
#2
Leash Or Unleashed
Sky Ferreira, singer-songwriter and model, just released her first single in two years, “Leash”. Part of a soon-to-be released film, Babygirl, Ferreira is happy to be releasing new music after being previously dropped from her label. The song has a familiar electric feel, and it paints the picture for the vibe of the upcoming film: charged.
#3
The Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced earlier this week that they’ll be touring together in 2025. “The Grand National Tour”, happening from April to June, and there’s two Toronto dates lined up for June. Kendrick just recently surprise-dropped GNX, and fans are coming up with concepts of set lists for the upcoming tour. What a duo…
#4
Quavo Is Going Country
Quavo collaborated with Luke Bryan and Teddy Swims to drop “Georgia Ways”, a song with the perfect balance of rap and country. Dressed in camouflage, denim, dripped out in jewels and fishing for gold, the three artists come together in the music video to blend their unique styles. This song could get anyone into country music.