Talking Heads: The Enduring Pioneers of Art School Rock Talking Heads remains one of the most intriguing bands in music history, capturing the imagination of fans from the 80s and beyond. Known for their captivating and unusual style that defies categorization, Talking Heads has drawn from African polyrhythms instead of the traditional singer-songwriter framework, giving… Continue reading Ranked: Talking Heads’ Greatest Albums
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Thomas Powers and Julien Baker team up for sombre new single ‘Empty Voices’
Musician Thomas Powers, former frontman of The Naked And Famous, has announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album, titled ‘A Tyrant Crying In Private’. The album is set to be released on 21 May and features the sombre new single ‘Empty Voices’. The track features acclaimed musician Julien Baker and explores the subject… Continue reading Thomas Powers and Julien Baker team up for sombre new single ‘Empty Voices’
Liam Gallagher jokes that he’ll play Lidl if Manchester Co-Op Live isn’t “sorted” for ‘Definitely Maybe’ dates
The Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, which has faced numerous issues since it was supposed to open last month, was in the limelight again when they cancelled A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s gig ten minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”. The following day, Co-Op Live confirmed that Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on… Continue reading Liam Gallagher jokes that he’ll play Lidl if Manchester Co-Op Live isn’t “sorted” for ‘Definitely Maybe’ dates
John Cleese will remove racial slurs from stage version of ‘Fawlty Towers’
Fans of Fawlty Towers will be pleased to learn that the upcoming West End stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom will not contain any racial slurs. John Cleese, who co-wrote the original series, confirmed that he and Caroline Jay Ranger, the director of the production, had decided to remove the controversial scenes from the three… Continue reading John Cleese will remove racial slurs from stage version of ‘Fawlty Towers’
Soft Play – FKA Slaves – share brutal single ‘Act Violently’ and announce new album ‘Heavy Jelly’
Soft Play, formerly known as Slaves, has announced their new album, titled ‘Heavy Jelly,’ and released their latest track, ‘Act Violently.’ The song takes its cues from Brit punk and nu-metal with its heavy sound and clean production. The song was inspired by an incident in which the band almost got hit by an e-scooter… Continue reading Soft Play – FKA Slaves – share brutal single ‘Act Violently’ and announce new album ‘Heavy Jelly’
Lana Del Rey speaks out on friendship with Camila Cabello and shuts down Coachella collab fan theory
Lana Del Rey has recently clarified her relationship with Camila Cabello. Following their performance together at the Coachella music festival, rumours began to surface regarding the reason behind Cabello’s appearance. Some fans speculated that it was a peace offering after Del Rey seemingly called out the pop star in a past post. These rumours were… Continue reading Lana Del Rey speaks out on friendship with Camila Cabello and shuts down Coachella collab fan theory
Richard Osman claims “everyone” in the industry knows the identity of real ‘Baby Reindeer’ abuser
Richard Osman, TV presenter and author, has stated that the individual who inspired the character Darrien in the Netflix series “Baby Reindeer” is known to individuals in the television industry. Osman made the comments on “The Rest is Entertainment” podcast, where he was interviewed by journalist Marina Hyde. The series is based on actual events… Continue reading Richard Osman claims “everyone” in the industry knows the identity of real ‘Baby Reindeer’ abuser
Dan Schneider sues creators of ‘Quiet On Set’ docuseries for defamation
Former Nickelodeon showrunner and producer, Dan Schneider, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the creators of the documentary series, Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. Schneider, the writer and producer of several popular kids TV shows, including Kenan & Kel, Drake & Josh, and The Amanda Show, alleges that the documentary falsely… Continue reading Dan Schneider sues creators of ‘Quiet On Set’ docuseries for defamation
Sprints share two new singles and announce huge UK, US and European tour dates
Irish indie-punk four-piece Sprints have released two singles, ‘Drones’ and ‘Help Me, I’m Spiralling’, as part of their ‘Black Box Sessions’. Recorded during sessions for their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Letter To Self’, both singles explore themes of uncertainty, anxiety and doubt. Frontwoman Karla Chubb sings on ‘Drones’: “The graveyards fill, the dancefloors fill/ The… Continue reading Sprints share two new singles and announce huge UK, US and European tour dates
Music Venue Trust say Manchester Co-Op Live Arena is “a great idea” but urge them to “work in a way that secures the future of live music”
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has expressed its support for the new Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, but has called on operators to ensure they “secure the future of live music”. The venue was due to open on 23 April with stand-up performances by Peter Kay but these were eventually postponed until 29 and 30… Continue reading Music Venue Trust say Manchester Co-Op Live Arena is “a great idea” but urge them to “work in a way that secures the future of live music”