Author: Laura Molloy

Casey Niccoli, who worked with Jane’s Addiction in the past, has claimed that she has not been receiving credit for her early years of contribution to the band, leaving her feeling helpless. Perry Farrell, the band’s frontman and Niccoli’s previous partner, collaborated with her to design the sculpture used on Jane’s Addiction’s 1990 album cover… Continue reading Former Jane’s Addiction collaborator Casey Niccoli claims to have been “wiped from the history of the band”

Jessie J revealed yesterday that she was recently diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The singer received the diagnosis three months ago after becoming a mother last year, which she says further exposed her symptoms. The news was comforting in a way, as it made it feel less heavy… Continue reading Jessie J opens up about ADHD and OCD diagnosis

Rapper JPEGMAFIA has just dropped his latest single, ‘Sin Miedo’ – which means ‘no fear’ in English. It is his second solo single of the year and features metal guitars that blend rock, hip-hop, electronic, and dance elements. The track also uses a sample of 2 Live Crew’s ‘Hoochie Mama’. This song follows his June… Continue reading Listen to JPEGMAFIA’s frenetic new single ‘Sin Miedo’

Kim Deal, the singer and guitarist for The Breeders, has released a new solo song titled ‘Coast’. The track, produced by Steve Albini and recorded at Electrical Audio, marks Deal’s first solo release under 4AD. The beach-inspired soundscape features Mucca Pazza, whose marching band adds to the track’s summery feel. However, beneath its bright exterior,… Continue reading Listen to Kim Deal’s woozy new single ‘Coast’

To commemorate Chris Cornell’s 60th birthday, his widow, Vicky, shared a video of him covering Tracy Chapman’s song “Fast Car” on Instagram. The clip was accompanied by candid videos of the late Soundgarden frontman through the years and a heartfelt tribute written by Vicky. She expressed her gratitude towards Cornell’s fans and the impact that… Continue reading Chris Cornell’s widow shares clip of ‘Fast Car’ cover in 60th birthday tribute

At the Montreux Jazz Festival, Raye gave a surprise performance where she covered songs from iconic artists Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. The intimate show was part of the festival’s ‘jam sessions’, which took place on the Memphis stage where Raye gave an intimate performance. She covered Holiday’s ‘All of Me’ and Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’… Continue reading Watch Raye cover Nina Simone and Billie Holiday at Montreux Jazz Festival club show

Fans who missed the Bombay Bicycle Club’s Alexandra Palace Park performance will soon be able to watch it on stream. The landmark homecoming event on July 12 featured guest appearances by Rae Morris and Nilüfer Yanya. 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos will be available to stream on the On Air website… Continue reading Bombay Bicycle Club to stream Alexandra Palace homecoming show: “Relive a truly special evening”

Bruce Springsteen has become a billionaire after his net worth rapidly increased in recent years, according to Forbes. The publication estimated that the musician is worth around $1.1 billion following a lengthy career that has seen him release 21 studio albums, selling over 140 million copies globally. Springsteen made around $500 million from the sale… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire

Steven Wilson has finally laid to rest the rumour that he called Coldplay “wankers” almost two decades ago. In a recent Instagram post, Wilson claimed that the sign had been passed to him by a member of the audience and that he was a fan of Coldplay at the time, and still enjoys their music… Continue reading Steven Wilson says he never called Coldplay “wankers”

Glasgow rock band, Travis, have announced that they will perform a one-off surprise gig on the streets of central London to promote their new album, ‘L.A. Times’. Taking place outside FOPP record store on Earlham Street at 12:30 pm on July 18, the performance is a continuation of the band’s recent busking tour aboard a… Continue reading Travis announce exclusive busking set in London