In a recent interview with GQ, Trent Reznor, the frontman of Nine Inch Nails, has criticised streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, saying that their payment policies have “mortally wounded” many artists. He added that although these platforms may benefit high-profile artists like Drake, smaller musicians such as Grizzly Bear struggle to make… Continue reading Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor says streaming has “mortally wounded” many artists: “It’s great if you’re Drake, it’s not great if you’re Grizzly Bear”
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The Wallflowers and School Of Fish guitarist Michael Ward dies, aged 57
Michael Ward, a former guitarist with School of Fish and The Wallflowers, has passed away at the age of 57 due to complications related to diabetes. Ward’s sister, Tracy Ward Hartfiel, announced the tragedy on Facebook on Tuesday, April 2nd, stating that the family was “all in shock and overcome with grief.” The news was… Continue reading The Wallflowers and School Of Fish guitarist Michael Ward dies, aged 57
Storm Kathleen forces The Hives to postpone Dublin show – but announce last minute Sheffield gig
Swedish rock band The Hives have cancelled their scheduled Dublin show due to Storm Kathleen. However, they’ve now announced a new gig at Sheffield’s Leadmill. The band is nearing the end of their UK/Ireland tour, where they were initially set to perform at Dublin’s 3Olympia on April 8. After receiving news of the storm, the… Continue reading Storm Kathleen forces The Hives to postpone Dublin show – but announce last minute Sheffield gig
Watch Olivia Rodrigo bring out Noah Kahan for ‘Stick Season’ in New York
Noah Kahan made a surprise appearance on Friday (April 5) during Olivia Rodrigo’s opening night of the ‘Guts World Tour’ at Madison Square Garden. The two artists duetted on a rendition of ‘Stick Season’, with each taking turns on delivering the lines. Rodrigo has previously covered Kahan’s song for the BBC’s Radio 1 Live Lounge in… Continue reading Watch Olivia Rodrigo bring out Noah Kahan for ‘Stick Season’ in New York
Watch RAYE perform ‘Worth It’ And ‘Let There Be Light’ On ‘Saturday Night Live’
Last night, RAYE appeared on Saturday Night Live to perform a selection of her recent hits. She took to the stage twice, first performing ‘Escapism’ before returning to sing ‘Worth It’ and ‘Let There Be Light’ with a jazz orchestra. The singer has performed with an orchestra numerous times in the past, including at her… Continue reading Watch RAYE perform ‘Worth It’ And ‘Let There Be Light’ On ‘Saturday Night Live’
Watch Arlo Parks perform ‘Devotion’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
After wrapping up a North American tour, Arlo Parks took to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform her latest single ‘Devotion’, which is the final track on her second album ‘My Soft Machine’. During the performance, Parks expressed that ‘Devotion’ is a song about feeling so deeply in love that it almost feels… Continue reading Watch Arlo Parks perform ‘Devotion’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
JPEGMAFIA apologises “for the negative energy” and “acting irresponsibly”
JPEGMAFIA has issued an apology for his behaviour in recent months. The rapper, whose real name is Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, claimed that “acting irresponsibly” doesn’t align with who he is. Earlier this year, controversy arose when he shared a photo of himself with Kanye West, claiming the rapper was his “idol”. Hendricks produced three tracks… Continue reading JPEGMAFIA apologises “for the negative energy” and “acting irresponsibly”
Sexyy Red claims she got kicked off school premises for “smelling like weed”
Sexyy Red has been accused of smelling like weed and has been denied entry to a school that invited her for a visit. The rapper took to Instagram to express her frustration with the incident. She mentions in her story that she was about to talk to the children and give them the word of… Continue reading Sexyy Red claims she got kicked off school premises for “smelling like weed”
Bridge that inspired Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way’ facing destruction
After over 30 years of being adorned with graffiti and messages referencing Nirvana’s late frontman Kurt Cobain, the Young Street Bridge, located in Cobain’s hometown of Aberdeen, Washington, is at risk of destruction due to its deteriorating condition. The song ‘Something In The Way’ references this bridge in the opening lines as Cobain contemplates his… Continue reading Bridge that inspired Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way’ facing destruction
Diddy’s son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
Christian ‘King’ Combes, the son of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has been accused of physical and sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed in a civil court in LA on Friday (April 5). The incident is alleged to have occurred during a family holiday in 2022 on board a yacht in St Martin. The allegations claim… Continue reading Diddy’s son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit