Matt Maltese has shared a new song and revealed 2022 UK and European tour dates – listen to new track ‘Good Morning’ below. The track appears on the London-based singer-songwriter’s upcoming third album ‘Good Morning It’s Now Tomorrow’, which is set to land on October 8 via Nettwerk. As Maltese explains, new track ‘Good Morning’
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Cheryl has pulled out of her headline slot at Birmingham Pride tomorrow (September 25). The Girls Aloud singer said she was not “emotionally, physically or mentally able to perform”, citing grief over the death of former bandmate Sarah Harding, who passed away earlier this month. In a lengthy post on her Instagram Stories page, Cheryl
The estate of Avicii have announced details around a new documentary focusing on the life and music of the late Swedish producer. As reported by Billboard, the film, set for release in 2023, will feature “newly produced material” as well as behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with family, friends and colleagues, archival clips and interviews with Avicii –
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have announced their debut album ‘Backhand Deals’ – listen to new track ‘You’ below. The rising Welsh band will release the record on February 25, 2022 via Communion. You can pre-order/pre-save it here. READ MORE: What’s Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Today’s announcement (September 23) comes as Buzzard
Snoop Dogg has hit out at the 2021 Emmys for failing to award any actor of colour. Despite a record-breaking 49 non-white nominees, white actors took home all 12 of the lead and supporting actor and actress categories across comedy, drama, and limited series. A host of nominated black actors did not receive any awards
Elton John has shared a new collaborative song with Charlie Puth, ‘After All’ – listen below. The emotionally charged track will appear on John’s forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, which is due to arrive on October 22 via EMI. READ MORE: Elton’s right: UK musicians face a “looming catastrophe” – but they’ll always have Liechtenstein “With
James Blake has taken on a song by the late Bill Withers, ‘Hope She’ll Be Happier’, as part of Spotify’s ongoing Singles series. The cover, released today (September 22), was paired with an in-studio live version of Blake’s recent single ‘Say What You Will’. Both tracks were recorded in Los Angeles, where Blake lives with
Lil Nas X has confirmed he’s been talking to Lizzo about a possible collaboration, saying: “I feel that is definitely going to happen.” As part of his appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge today (September 21), Nas X answered a series of quickfire questions. After their “crazy night out” together at a strip club
Genesis‘ kicked off their The Last Domino? tour in Birmingham last night (September 20) for their first show in 14 years. Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins performed a host of hits at the Utilita Arena including ‘Mama’ and ‘Land of Confusion’ both of which you can watch below, ‘You’re No Son Of Mine’ and
Footage of Sex Pistols performing two shows at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall in 1976 has sold for £15,000 at auction. The two shows have gone down in music legend due to the amount of future musicians in the crowd, inspired by the shows to form bands of their own. Among the audiences of the
Ahead of Genesis‘ long-awaited reunion tour beginning in Birmingham tonight (September 20), Phil Collins has confirmed it will be the band’s last. Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins announced at the start of 2020 that they were reuniting for a tour called The Last Domino?’. The trio, playing together for the first time since 2017, are set to
Haim have made their live return with help Fromm Thundercat and Rostam. They performed at the Santa Barbra Bowl and were joined by Thundercat for a rendition of ‘3AM’ and Rostram on ‘FUBT’. The group also debuted ‘Up From A Dream’ for the first time live. Advertisement You can see footage, images and reaction here:
The Orb have announced a string of intimate tour dates across the UK, kicking off later this year. The 19-stop tour will see the duo revisit a pared-back version of their live act known as ‘Le Petit Orb’, which, according to the band, “not only provided a smaller unit to perform intimate shows but also
Liam Gallagher has revealed his injuries after he “fell out of a helicopter” yesterday (September 17). Earlier in the day, Gallagher had closed the first day at the Isle of Wight Festival with a set that included a number of his solo songs alongside some classic Oasis hits. Posting on Twitter this afternoon, Gallagher shared a
G-Eazy and Demi Lovato have teamed up for a new collaborative single, the raw and aptly titled ‘Breakdown’. The track sees both stars confront their demons, with G-Eazy rapping about the pressure and scrutiny that comes from being in the spotlight. It arrived alongside an accompanying music video, directed by G-Eazy’s frequent collaborator, Daniel CZ.
COVID passports are to be required for gigs and nightclubs in Wales from next month, the country’s First Minister has announced. Mark Drakeford said the ruling comes about because nightclubs are “inherently and intrinsically higher risk venues.” The new rules, which will come into effect from October 11, mean music fans and those attending nightclubs
Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney have teamed up to form a new band called NHC – you can hear the group’s first new tracks below. Jane’s Addiction bassist Chaney and Foo Fighters drummer Hawkins previously played together in Alanis Morissette’s live band in the ’90s, while Chaney is also a part of Hawkins’
Nicki Minaj has hit back at the White House after officials denied that she was invited to Washington. Minaj tweeted yesterday (September 15) that “the White House has invited me” to address her questions about the COVID-19 vaccine before adding: “Yes, I’m going”. But according to a White House official, the rapper was simply offered
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert has parodied Nicki Minaj‘s now-infamous COVID-19 misinformation tweet with a parody of her 2011 hit ‘Super Bass’. The parody was entitled ‘Super Balls’, a reference to Minaj tweeting second-hand and unverified anecdotal information about her cousin’s friend having an adverse side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine. Pre-empted by footage of
Parcels have announced details of their second album ‘Day/Night’ and shared their new single ‘Somethinggreater’. The Australian-born, Berlin-based band released their self-titled debut record in 2018 and are set to return with its follow-up in November. ‘Day/Night’ is made up of “two self-contained albums” and was recorded at Paris’ La Frette Studios. It was produced