Peter Perrett’s third album, ‘The Cleansing,’ is set to release on November 1, and it will feature an impressive list of special guests, including Johnny Marr, Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell, Bobby Gillespie, and Dream Wife’s Alice Go. The album will include 20 songs, making it one of Perrett’s most ambitious projects to date. Perrett’s sons,… Continue reading Johnny Marr, Bobby Gillespie, Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell and more feature on Peter Perrett’s new album ‘The Cleansing’
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Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass reportedly dropped by agent following Trump comments
The guitarist of Tenacious D, Kyle Gass, has reportedly been let go by his talent agency after making a controversial remark about Donald Trump at a recent show. According to TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter, Michael Greene of Greene & Associates Talent Agency is no longer representing Gass, due to the comments made on stage.… Continue reading Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass reportedly dropped by agent following Trump comments
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is US’ biggest album of 2024 so far
Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ is leading the albums race in the US, with Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ topping the most-streamed songs. In the first half of 2024, Swift’s album earned 4.66 million equivalent album units (EAUs) since its debut on April 19, the biggest album of the year so far. The… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is US’ biggest album of 2024 so far
Phoebe Bridgers’ label reveals jasmine.4.t as first UK signee – hear Boygenius-produced single ‘Skin On Skin’
Jasmine.4.t has become the first UK signee of Phoebe Bridgers’ independent record label, Saddest Factory Records. The label announced the signing earlier this week, along with the release of her single ‘Skin on Skin,’ produced by Boygenius. Jasmine began playing the guitar when her late uncle gave her his, and she started playing in “silly… Continue reading Phoebe Bridgers’ label reveals jasmine.4.t as first UK signee – hear Boygenius-produced single ‘Skin On Skin’
Taylor Swift performs mash-ups of her “favourite songs” to mark 113th ‘Eras Tour’ show
Taylor Swift celebrated her 113th ‘Eras Tour’ show in Zurich with a mash-up of ‘Right Where You Left Me’ from “Evermore” and ‘All You Had To Do Was Stay’ from ‘1989’. She played her first-ever show in Switzerland on July 9. Swift introduced the mash-up by saying 113 is her lucky number and performed some… Continue reading Taylor Swift performs mash-ups of her “favourite songs” to mark 113th ‘Eras Tour’ show
Idris Elba says he wants to collaborate with Doja Cat
Idris Elba has expressed his desire to collaborate with US rapper Doja Cat. The actor, rapper and DJ made a list of his dream artists to work with which also included Black Coffee and Mark Ronson. Elba has recently been working with luxury French vodka brand, Grey Goose and featured in a short film for… Continue reading Idris Elba says he wants to collaborate with Doja Cat
Mick Fleetwood “would love to see a healing” between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
Former Fleetwood Mac member Mick Fleetwood has expressed a desire to mend the relationship between his former band members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham and Nicks were part of the band since joining in 1974 and cemented their place in the lineup by recording the acclaimed album ‘Rumours.’ Both left the band at different… Continue reading Mick Fleetwood “would love to see a healing” between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
Mark Lanegan’s estate announces ‘Bubblegum’ 20th anniversary box set, including unreleased songs
Beggars Arkive, the catalogue and archive department of Beggars Group, will be releasing a ‘Bubblegum XX’ box set to honour the 20th anniversary of Mark Lanegan’s album. The set will feature 12 previously unheard tracks and will be released on August 23. The release includes a remastered version of the double LP edition and a… Continue reading Mark Lanegan’s estate announces ‘Bubblegum’ 20th anniversary box set, including unreleased songs
D Double E and Ghetts for “once-in-a-generation” ‘More Life’ event in memory of Stephen Lawrence
An upcoming concert by the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation will be held at the O2 Arena in London on September 13, celebrating Black culture and the 50th birthday of Stephen Lawrence. Set to perform are artists such as D Double E, Ghetts, Nao, Wretch 32, and Mahalia, as well as the Kanneh-Masons. Tickets will be… Continue reading D Double E and Ghetts for “once-in-a-generation” ‘More Life’ event in memory of Stephen Lawrence
Eddie Vedder calls Pearl Jam’s “frightening” recent illness a “near-death experience”
Pearl Jam’s recent health concerns have been described as a “near-death experience” by Eddie Vedder at a concert in Barcelona. The band had to cancel shows in both London and Berlin which reportedly affected “a few” people on the tour, leading to Vedder feeling very uncomfortable. He likened the feeling to chest bronchitis, where it… Continue reading Eddie Vedder calls Pearl Jam’s “frightening” recent illness a “near-death experience”