Author: Damian Jones

‘Not Like Us’, the Kendrick Lamar diss track aimed at Drake, has been transformed into an 8-bit video game. Players have the option of controlling Lamar’s avatar, swinging a bat against an owl piñata, which is famously associated with Drake’s label, OVO Sound. The game, developed by Richie Branson, who previously worked on Epic Games’… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’ now has an 8-bit video game

DJ Steve Wright, a long-time presenter for BBC Radio 2, passed away earlier this year at the age of 69. A recent death certificate has revealed that he died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer. Peritonitis is an infection of the lining of the abdomen, and the causes of gastric ulcers are… Continue reading BBC Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright’s cause of death confirmed

Actor Danny Dyer has revealed that he collaborated with Robbie Williams for a performance of Blur’s ‘Parklife.’ The performance was held at BST Hyde Park in London. The actor sang the spoken-word parts that were originally done by Phil Daniels in 1994. Dyer revealed that he was approached by Williams during a recent Soccer Aid… Continue reading Danny Dyer on performing Blur’s ‘Parklife’ with Robbie Williams: “I just channelled my inner Phil Daniels”

During their performance at Glastonbury 2024, IDLES carried out an immigrant boat stunt which Banksy has now shared on social media. This was unbeknownst to the band, who were playing their pro-immigration track ‘Danny Nedelko’. The boat was a visual reference to the current migrant crisis, which has become the focus of Prime Minister Rishi… Continue reading Watch: Banksy shares footage of IDLES immigrant boat stunt from Glastonbury 2024

Ed Sheeran has expressed his disappointment towards the government for providing more support to bankers than artists. During an interview on Theo Von’s podcast, the singer-songwriter, who attended a state school in his hometown, criticised how the government has cut funding to the arts. Sheeran revealed that his music teacher came to him in 2017/2018… Continue reading Ed Sheeran attacks Conservative government for supporting bankers over bands

Singer Halsey has given her fans a sneak peek of her latest single, which features a sample of Britney Spears’s 2000 hit, ‘Lucky’. The songstress posted a short video clip on Instagram in which she can be heard singing a slightly adapted version of Spears’s original lyrics. “But I’m so lucky, I’m a star /… Continue reading Halsey teases new single featuring Britney Spears’ 2000 hit ‘Lucky’

PRS is facing a legal action from a group of songwriters led by Robert Fripp and Jim and William Reid of The Jesus And Mary Chain. The legal action is focused on how the organisation processes royalties from live events. The songwriters are accusing the PRS of charging high administration fees for smaller artists while offering… Continue reading Robert Fripp and The Jesus And Mary Chain lead artists suing PRS over songwriter royalties

Royal Blood has performed a cover of Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ for BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge. The band drafted in a backing trio of singers to perform an amplified version of the title track from Hozier’s 2023 EP. Viewers can watch the performance via YouTube.  The Live Lounge is known for its impressive covers,… Continue reading Watch Royal Blood’s rocked-up cover of Hozier’s ‘Eat Your Young’ in BBC Radio One Live Lounge

Kanye West has settled with Donna Summer’s estate over allegations that he illegally used her song ‘I Feel Love’ on his ‘Vultures 1’ album. Summer’s husband, Bruce Sudano, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in February 2024 stating that the two rappers did not have permission to sample the 1977 disco hit on their collaborative album.… Continue reading Kanye West and Donna Summer’s estate reach settlement over use of ‘I Feel Love’

Kate Nash has unveiled plans for a UK and European tour set to take place later this year. The tour kicks off on November 21 in Glasgow’s Oran Mor and also includes shows in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, London, Brighton and Dublin, with Nash wrapping up in the latter on December 18. She will additionally perform… Continue reading Kate Nash announces 2024-2025 UK and European tour dates