Declan McKenna may have fled London for Los Angeles, but his third album ‘What Happened To The Beach?’ is far from what you’d expect of his US-inspired sojourn. McKenna, now 24 years old, has chosen to explore his own growth and maturity through introspection, rather than by looking to the world around him, and it’s… Continue reading Declan McKenna – ‘What Happened To The Beach?’ review: an exercise in pure, creative optimism
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Kurt Vile adds more dates to his 2024 US Tour
Kurt Vile has added more dates to his previously announced 2024 US tour in support of his EP ‘Back To Moon Beach’, which included collaborators such as Cate Le Bon, Chris Cohen, Adam Langellotti, Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, and the late Rob Laasko who passed away in May 2023. The new tour dates have been… Continue reading Kurt Vile adds more dates to his 2024 US Tour
aespa’s NingNing is Versace’s newest global brand ambassador
Versace has named Chinese K-pop idol NingNing, of the girl group aespa, as its newest global brand ambassador – the latest K-pop idol to represent the luxury fashion brand. The appointment was made public on the brand’s official Instagram account, and reflects the artist’s previous appearances wearing Versace outfits. NingNing expressed her excitement at the… Continue reading aespa’s NingNing is Versace’s newest global brand ambassador
aespa, Red Velvet and more to release new music in the second quarter of 2024
SM Entertainment, the South Korean entertainment company, has announced its lineup of releases for the second quarter of 2024. The preview features new music from popular K-pop groups aespa, Red Velvet, SHINee, and more. In the SM Entertainment Q4 2023 Earnings Release report, the company revealed a slew of planned album, mini-album, and single releases… Continue reading aespa, Red Velvet and more to release new music in the second quarter of 2024
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert movie lands Disney+ release date
The Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” concert film finally has a release date for streaming. On March 15, Disney+ will release “Taylor’s Version” cut of the film. This version will include the song “Cardigan” and four acoustic songs that had been recorded but removed from the original theatrical version of the movie. The announcement happened during… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert movie lands Disney+ release date
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are scoring Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ biopic
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have been chosen to score the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back To Black, which is set for release in April 2024 in the UK and Australia. In a press release from Studio Canal, director Sam Taylor-Johnson revealed that Cave and Ellis were her top choice for the job, saying: “Their… Continue reading Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are scoring Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ biopic
Bill Maher says he will shelve two-hour Kanye West interview: “He’s a very charming anti-Semite”
Comedian Bill Maher stated that he would not air his two-hour interview with Kanye West, as he referred to the rapper as “a very charming antisemite.” Maher, who had recorded an episode with the ‘No More Parties In LA’ artist for his Club Random podcast, shared the decision in an interview for TMZ‘s TMZ Investigates… Continue reading Bill Maher says he will shelve two-hour Kanye West interview: “He’s a very charming anti-Semite”
Lala Hayden, Gia Ford and more on full line-up for London Calling at ILMC 2024
The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) is set to return for its second year in partnership with NME with a full line-up of unsigned music acts including Lala Hayden and Gia Ford. The event will be held on February 28 across Soho’s five intimate venues including The 100 Club, 21Soho, The Lower Third, Phoenix Arts… Continue reading Lala Hayden, Gia Ford and more on full line-up for London Calling at ILMC 2024
MOBOs 2024: Check out all the winners
The MOBO Awards 2024 results have been announced and the winners are nothing short of impressive. Potter Payper, an emerging artist, won Album Of The Year with his debut LP titled ‘Real Back In Style’. Meanwhile, Central Cee and Dave came out on top for Song Of The Year with their collaborative track ‘Sprinter’. Cench… Continue reading MOBOs 2024: Check out all the winners
T-Pain says he’s left his name off writing credits for country songs due to “the racism that comes after it”
American musician T-Pain has revealed that he has written country songs but did not take credit for them due to the racism he faced after doing so. In a recent TikTok video, T-Pain said: “Good music is good music. I don’t give a f***k where it comes from or what style it comes in.” He… Continue reading T-Pain says he’s left his name off writing credits for country songs due to “the racism that comes after it”