Chromeo announce 2024 ‘Adult Contemporary’ UK, Europe and US tour dates

Chromeo announce 2024 ‘Adult Contemporary’ UK, Europe and US tour dates

Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo has unveiled a forthcoming world tour across Europe, the UK, and the US in 2024 in support of their new album ‘Adult Contemporary’ due to be released soon. The tour kicks off in Europe and the UK in May and then will head to North America running for September and October.… Continue reading Chromeo announce 2024 ‘Adult Contemporary’ UK, Europe and US tour dates

Brontide announce 10th anniversary reissue of the influential ‘Artery’

Brontide announce 10th anniversary reissue of the influential ‘Artery’

British instrumental band Brontide has announced a special 10th-anniversary reissue of their album ‘Artery.’ The album was originally released in 2014 and the reissue will be available on the 2nd of August 2024. Fans can pre-order the limited edition silver fade vinyl by following the link on the Brontide Bandcamp page. The announcement of the… Continue reading Brontide announce 10th anniversary reissue of the influential ‘Artery’

Watch Rick Astley cover Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driver’s Licence’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’

Watch Rick Astley cover Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driver’s Licence’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’

Rick Astley recently graced the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room with covers of songs from Olivia Rodrigo and Ed Sheeran. During his performance, he also sang his 1987 hit ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ with a string melody of Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’. For Rodrigo’s 2021 hit ‘Driver’s License’, Astley delivered a dramatic performance with… Continue reading Watch Rick Astley cover Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driver’s Licence’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’

Judge rules that lyrics cannot be used in Jam Master Jay murder trial

Judge rules that lyrics cannot be used in Jam Master Jay murder trial

A US judge has ruled that rap lyrics written by the man accused of killing Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC cannot be used in the murder trial. The decision was reached on 31 January, with federal judge LaShann DeArcy Hall ruling that the lyrics prosecutors wanted to use against Karl Jordan Jr were not directly… Continue reading Judge rules that lyrics cannot be used in Jam Master Jay murder trial

Nicki Minaj releases Megan Thee Stallion diss track ‘Bigfoot’

Nicki Minaj releases Megan Thee Stallion diss track ‘Bigfoot’

‘Bigfoot’ is the latest track from rapper Nicki Minaj, released amid a feud with fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Megan appeared to take jabs at Minaj in her new track ‘Hiss.’ On her own track, Minaj name drops Megan and makes reference to Megan’s Law. She concludes the track with a spoken word warning that… Continue reading Nicki Minaj releases Megan Thee Stallion diss track ‘Bigfoot’

The O2 in London launches members club with platform over audience

The O2 in London launches members club with platform over audience

The O2 in London has introduced a new VIP members club, complete with a floating bar and an exclusive viewing platform. Known as The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways, the club also features a 50-seater restaurant and several bars for members only. The space, formerly known as The Residence, holds up to 300 people and offers… Continue reading The O2 in London launches members club with platform over audience

Turnstile announce sneaker collaboration with Converse

Turnstile announce sneaker collaboration with Converse

American punk band Turnstile has teamed up with Converse for a new sneaker collaboration. The limited edition collection features two designs, the Converse x Turnstile Chuck 70 and the Converse x Turnstile One Star Pro. The Chuck 70, priced at $95, is an all-black canvas shoe with translucent details, and a reflective ‘Turnstile Love Connection’… Continue reading Turnstile announce sneaker collaboration with Converse

Listen to George FitzGerald’s nostalgic new single ‘Gleams’

Listen to George FitzGerald’s nostalgic new single ‘Gleams’

London-based electronic musician George FitzGerald has released his latest single, ‘Gleams’, inspired by European music from the 2000s. The track was written last summer while FitzGerald was travelling through Germany and France searching for inspiration in the house records he had discovered in record shops. The single is his first new track of 2024 and… Continue reading Listen to George FitzGerald’s nostalgic new single ‘Gleams’

Green Day on the “bummer” of their pre-‘American Idiot’ album ‘Cigarettes & Valentines’ being stolen

Green Day on the “bummer” of their pre-‘American Idiot’ album ‘Cigarettes & Valentines’ being stolen

In a recent interview with Audacy, Green Day members reflected on the unfortunate incident that occurred over 20 years ago when the master tapes of their pre-American Idiot album, Cigarettes & Valentines, were stolen. Bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool shared their sentiments on the subject, with Cool stating that “they were just gone”… Continue reading Green Day on the “bummer” of their pre-‘American Idiot’ album ‘Cigarettes & Valentines’ being stolen

The Smile add extra London show to March 2024 UK tour due to phenomenal demand

The Smile add extra London show to March 2024 UK tour due to phenomenal demand

Due to overwhelming demand, The Smile, the Radiohead side project featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, have announced an additional London concert as part of their 2024 UK tour. The band initially announced their tour plans in November of 2023, in conjunction with the release of their album, Wall Of Eyes. They will debut their… Continue reading The Smile add extra London show to March 2024 UK tour due to phenomenal demand