Author: Laura Molloy

London-based experimental art-rock band Black Midi have come to an “indefinite” end, according to lead singer Geordie Greep. During an Instagram live on August 10th, Greep responded to fans asking about the release of a new album by typing “no more black midi” and “it’s over”. Bassist Cameron Picton later confirmed the news on Twitter,… Continue reading Black Midi are “indefinitely over” confirms bassist and frontman

The Paris Olympic Games have come to an end, and will be concluded with a closing ceremony tonight. Among the performers at the event will be Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, who will symbolically represent the handover of the Olympic torch to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. Fellow LA native… Continue reading Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers confirmed for Olympics 2024 closing ceremony

John Legend has teamed up with Sufjan Stevens for his new children’s album. The album, called ‘My Favourite Dream’, is a compilation of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families. Inspired by his own experience of being a father of four children with his wife Chrissie Tiegan, the album features nine original songs, three covers… Continue reading Sufjan Stevens is the producer behind John Legend’s new album for children

Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts were cancelled this week after Austrian authorities foiled a terrorist plot. However, Disney+ has now teamed up with national broadcaster ORF to air her concert movie, The Eras Tour, for free over the weekend. The film was screened on ORF 1 last night with a total of three shows cancelled to… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ film showing on Austrian TV for free after Vienna show cancellation

Kevin Sorbo, former star of TV series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” has been criticized by his former co-star Lucy Lawless for controversial tweets about ongoing riots in the UK and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. While Lawless and Sorbo have long clashed over their opposing political views, Lawless shared a scathing anecdote from the period the… Continue reading ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ star Lucy Lawless criticises ‘Hercules’ Kevin Sorbo over racist Kamala Harris comments

A new record store has opened up in Limerick, Ireland, and it’s the perfect spot for anyone with a taste for vinyl. Downbeat Records officially opened its doors in the centre of Limerick City last weekend, and it’s already drawing in crowds of eager music fans. The store was founded by Frankie O’Mahoney, who formerly… Continue reading New record store opens in Limerick

On Simone Biles’ father’s 75th birthday, he received a Death Row Records chain from Snoop Dogg as a present. The hip-hop icon is currently an Olympic correspondent for NBC and has become friends with Biles in the process. Biles and Snoop were spotted together watching the Track event on August 9th. Biles’ sister, Adria, posted… Continue reading Snoop Dogg gifts Simone Biles’ dad a Death Row Records chain for his birthday

Banksy has unveiled a new piece of art in Walthamstow, north-east London above a fish and chip shop. The artwork features two pelicans eating fish, and was confirmed to be by the British artist on his Instagram. Before the artist confirmed the piece was his, Walthamstow’s MP Stella Creasy took to Facebook to express her admiration… Continue reading Banksy’s fifth new artwork in a week appears outside a Walthamstow fish and chip shop

Ten independent artists in the UK will be supported by Amazon Music and The Featured Artists Coalition’s Step Up Fund in 2024. The fund, established 2 years ago, has helped 31 artists so far through grants and mentorships. The awardees will receive up to £8,000 in grants, a 1-year subscription to Amazon Music, mentoring, a one-year… Continue reading The Featured Artists Coalition and Amazon Music announce awardees for 2024’s Step Up Fund

For those already daydreaming about TRNSMT Festival 2025, organisers are asking for feedback, with the added bonus of two pairs of VIP tickets for participants. The festival, which took place over three days in July, featured headliners Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon, and Calvin Harris among other artists. The survey is open until Sunday, August 4 and asks… Continue reading TRNSMT festival want to know who you think should play in 2025