Frontman Lias Saoudi of Fat White Family has criticised IDLES for grandstanding on a “woke ticket.” He previously sided with Sleaford Mods when they also criticised the Bristol outfit, specifically accusing them of “appropriating a working class voice” and producing “cliched, patronising, insulting and mediocre” political views. Saoudi’s latest criticism comes as he speaks to… Continue reading Fat White Family’s Lias Saoudi hits out at IDLES for “grandstanding on that woke ticket”
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Dave Grohl and members of Anthrax share Bad Brains cover
Dave Grohl, alongside Scott Ian and Charlie Benante of Anthrax, have released their cover of Bad Brains’ track ‘The Regulator’. The trio unveiled the single under their G.B.I. moniker as part of a Record Store Day 7-inch release. All proceeds from the vinyl release will be directed toward the healthcare of Bad Brains vocalist HR,… Continue reading Dave Grohl and members of Anthrax share Bad Brains cover
“The best venue in London” Brixton Academy re-opens with The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands, plus new safety measures
The legendary south London music venue, Brixton Academy, reopened last night (April 19) after being closed for 16 months following a fatal crowd crushing incident that left two people dead in December 2022 during an Asake concert. A third person was critically injured. The venue was allowed to retain its license and reopen following 77… Continue reading “The best venue in London” Brixton Academy re-opens with The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands, plus new safety measures
The National’s Aaron Dessner “forever grateful” as he speaks out on working on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Aaron Dessner, the guitarist and producer of The National, has expressed his gratitude for working on Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. Dessner worked on the album with his brother Bryce Dessner and Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff. He had previously worked with Swift on her previous three albums, ‘Folklore’, ‘Evermore’, and other “re-recorded” LPs.… Continue reading The National’s Aaron Dessner “forever grateful” as he speaks out on working on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Watch Bruce Springsteen perform ‘Seeds’ for the first time since 2016
Bruce Springsteen gave a rare live performance of ‘Seeds’ during his concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on April 12. ‘Seeds’ was recorded during the sessions for Springsteen’s 1983 album ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ and a live version from a Los Angeles show in 1985 was subsequently released on the ‘Live 1975-85’ box… Continue reading Watch Bruce Springsteen perform ‘Seeds’ for the first time since 2016
John Oates shoots down Hall & Oates reunion and says he has “moved on”
John Oates has declared that he has no interest in getting back with Daryl Hall for future Hall & Oates events. The announcement was made on a new interview with Rolling Stone when he was asked about adding an official end date to the career of one of the most successful pop duos of all… Continue reading John Oates shoots down Hall & Oates reunion and says he has “moved on”
Founding Saxon bassist Steve Dawson jailed for six years for child sex offences
Steve Dawson, the founding member and bassist of Saxon, has been sentenced to six years in jail after he was found guilty of four charges of indecent assault against a six-year old child in the 1990s. The verdict was announced earlier this year, and he has now been sentenced by the Sheffield Crown Court. Dawson… Continue reading Founding Saxon bassist Steve Dawson jailed for six years for child sex offences
J. Cole removes “lame, goofy” Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘7 Minute Drill’ from streaming services
J. Cole has removed his Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘7 Minute Drill’ from all streaming services after initially releasing it on his surprise album ‘Might Delete Later’ earlier this month. Lamar fired verbal shots at Cole and Drake on the track ‘Like That’, mentioning “Fuck sneak dissin’ / ‘First Person Shooter’ / I hope they… Continue reading J. Cole removes “lame, goofy” Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘7 Minute Drill’ from streaming services
Gay men were actually having sex in St. Vincent’s video for ‘Fast Slow Disco’
St. Vincent took part in a new interview for the Queer The Music With Jake Shears podcast, where she discussed the making of the video for her 2018 track “Fast Slow Disco.” The song was a new version of “Slow Disco” from her 2017 album Masseduction and was inspired by Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.” The… Continue reading Gay men were actually having sex in St. Vincent’s video for ‘Fast Slow Disco’
Gary Neville on making his DJ debut at Kendal Calling 2024: “What the hell am I doing?”
Former Manchester United player and pundit Gary Neville has announced that he will be making his DJ debut under the pseudonym G-Dog, alongside Tim Burgess, at the upcoming Kendal Calling festival. The festival is set to take place at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District with a headline set from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying… Continue reading Gary Neville on making his DJ debut at Kendal Calling 2024: “What the hell am I doing?”