Irish band NewDad has given a stripped-down rendition of The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1979, released in 1995. The band, which includes members of Cardinals, Chalk, Enola Gay and Gurriers, played the cover live from Texas, where they were supposed to play at the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival before boycotting it. NewDad and the other Irish… Continue reading Watch NewDad play stripped-back cover of The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘1979’
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St. Vincent on producing her new album: “On some level I’m a God playing with lightning”
Ahead of the release of her forthcoming album ‘All Born Screaming’, St. Vincent has shared insight into her experience producing the album alone. Speaking on Matt Wilkinson’s show on Apple Music 1, she revealed that producing the album made her feel like a “God.” The musician has previously co-produced her albums Masseduction and Daddy’s Home,… Continue reading St. Vincent on producing her new album: “On some level I’m a God playing with lightning”
New film about AC/DC’s Bon Scott won’t be a biopic, producers reveal
The forthcoming film about AC/DC’s late frontman, Bon Scott, will not be a strict biopic but rather a fictionalised narrative set in the 1960s during his “coming-of-age” years. Halo Films recently announced the production of The Kid From Harvest Road. Lee Tiger Halley, who stars in Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe, will play Scott in the… Continue reading New film about AC/DC’s Bon Scott won’t be a biopic, producers reveal
Watch Bruce Springsteen play a raucous ‘Viva Las Vegas’ in Sin City
Las Vegas had a special welcome from Bruce Springsteen who returned to the city on March 22, delivering an energetic performance that included a rendition of Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’, a surprise inclusion to his setlist. The performance also featured two other songs that were rarely played in recent years, namely 1992’s ‘Roll of… Continue reading Watch Bruce Springsteen play a raucous ‘Viva Las Vegas’ in Sin City
Josh Freese to rejoin A Perfect Circle for 2024 North American tour
A Perfect Circle have announced that drummer Josh Freese will rejoin the band for their upcoming joint headline tour in North America, some 13 years after leaving. The tour, which was announced in November, will feature A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primer, and will kick off in Boston on April 2nd. The ‘Sessanta Tour’ is… Continue reading Josh Freese to rejoin A Perfect Circle for 2024 North American tour
Anitta reveals ‘Funk Generation’ release date, shares new single ‘Double Team’
Anitta has confirmed the release date of her highly anticipated new album, Funk Generation, revealing it’ll drop on April 26 via Republic Records alongside Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Alongside news of the release date, Anitta shared the album’s most recent track, Double Team, which features collaborations with Puerto Rican artist Brray and Spanish singer Bad… Continue reading Anitta reveals ‘Funk Generation’ release date, shares new single ‘Double Team’
Death toll from Russian music venue terror attack rises to 133
In a tragic and heart-wrenching incident, the death toll from a terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall, on the outskirts of Moscow, has risen to 133. The attack took place on March 22, believed to have been carried out by a group of four gunmen who opened fire on concert-goers, including children, and set… Continue reading Death toll from Russian music venue terror attack rises to 133
How many episodes of ‘Solo Leveling’ are there?
The Korean web novel-based anime series Solo Leveling has been a breakout hit among fans since its debut earlier this year. The show is set in a world populated by gifted monsters and hunters and follows Sung Jinwoo, a weak hunter given extraordinary strength through a mysterious program. Sung embarks on a journey to various… Continue reading How many episodes of ‘Solo Leveling’ are there?
When is ‘Halo’ season 3 coming out?
The hit television adaptation of game franchise, Halo, has wrapped up its second season, leaving many fans eager to know if there will be a third. Created by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, the show streams on Paramount+, with its final eighth episode premiering on March 21st. Season two takes place six months after the… Continue reading When is ‘Halo’ season 3 coming out?
The Mary Wallopers: “There needs to be a voice that’s giving the rowdy side of folk back to people”
The Mary Wallopers are a folk band that have gained an international following in recent years. Led by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy, they inject a contemporary political zeal into Irish folk songs of the past. The group gained attention through pandemic-era live streams and have released two albums to date, using traditional songs to… Continue reading The Mary Wallopers: “There needs to be a voice that’s giving the rowdy side of folk back to people”