On The Rise: Mei Semones

On The Rise: Mei Semones

Mei Semones is a talented artist who blends jazz, bossa nova, and math-y indie rock to create something new and personal. Her music is a way for her to find solace in her favorite genres and express herself in an intuitive way. Her debut single on Bayonet Records, “Wakare no Kotoba,” features technically difficult guitar… Continue reading On The Rise: Mei Semones

Kings Of Leon on the first time they heard ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio

Kings Of Leon on the first time they heard ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio

In a recent interview with USA Today, Kings of Leon spoke about their hit song ‘Sex on Fire’ and the first time they heard it on the radio. As the band sat in a Mexican restaurant enjoying margaritas and tortilla soup, their manager called lead singer Caleb Followill and told him that Zane Lowe was… Continue reading Kings Of Leon on the first time they heard ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio

The Traitors’ Jasmine Boatswain says “hate on social media” left her scared to go out

The Traitors’ Jasmine Boatswain says “hate on social media” left her scared to go out

Jasmine Boatswain, star of the reality TV show The Traitors, has spoken out about the negative impact of social media on her mental health. The Londoner, who made it to the semi-finals of the show’s second season, revealed in an interview with the BBC that online hate had made her “really, really low”. The 26-year-old… Continue reading The Traitors’ Jasmine Boatswain says “hate on social media” left her scared to go out

‘Josh Homme & Friends’ benefit gig announced with Dave Grohl, Matt Helders, Beck and more

‘Josh Homme & Friends’ benefit gig announced with Dave Grohl, Matt Helders, Beck and more

Musician Josh Homme has announced that he will perform a one-night-only benefit gig, ‘Josh Homme & Friends’, with Dave Grohl, Matt Helders, Beck and more. The show will take place on March 20 in Los Angeles, California, and will raise funds for the Sweet Stuff Foundation, which provides assistance to career musicians and engineering professionals… Continue reading ‘Josh Homme & Friends’ benefit gig announced with Dave Grohl, Matt Helders, Beck and more

Nick Cave launches mysterious countdown clock

Nick Cave launches mysterious countdown clock

Nick Cave, the musician known for his work with The Bad Seeds, has launched a mysterious 24-hour countdown on his website. Fans have begun to speculate what the countdown could be for. The clock will end at 17:15 GMT on March 6th, which is 12:15 ET/ 9:15 PT in the United States. Some fans think… Continue reading Nick Cave launches mysterious countdown clock

David Byrne to cover Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’ for Record Store Day 2024

David Byrne to cover Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’ for Record Store Day 2024

Alternative rock band Paramore has announced a special 12” vinyl for Record Store Day featuring David Byrne covering their track, ‘Hard Times.’ The exclusive release will feature Paramore covering the Talking Heads’ song, ‘Burning Down The House,’ as a B-side. The vinyl will be an “extremely limited” edition for Record Store Day in 2024. Byrne… Continue reading David Byrne to cover Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’ for Record Store Day 2024

Caity Baser on “emotional” new music: “Happiness! Sadness! Dancing! Crying! Laughing! Everything!”

Caity Baser on “emotional” new music: “Happiness! Sadness! Dancing! Crying! Laughing! Everything!”

Emerging artist Caity Baser recently provided an interview to NME in which she divulged details about her upcoming music. Hoping to showcase more vulnerability going forward, the Rising Star nominee shared that she wants to explore a wider range of emotions with her new material and that it will be more emotional than her previous… Continue reading Caity Baser on “emotional” new music: “Happiness! Sadness! Dancing! Crying! Laughing! Everything!”

Microsoft releases limited edition ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Xbox

Microsoft releases limited edition ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Xbox

Best Buy has partnered with Paramount Games Studios, GameMill, and Microsoft to release a limited edition Xbox Series X bundle inspired by the popular animated TV show, SpongeBob SquarePants. The special edition bundle includes an Xbox Wireless Controller featuring characters from the show and the Xbox Series X which has SpongeBob’s smiling face on it.… Continue reading Microsoft releases limited edition ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Xbox

Richard Lewis remembered in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Simpsons’ tributes

Richard Lewis remembered in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Simpsons’ tributes

After the sad news of Richard Lewis’ passing on February 28, television networks are now paying tributes to the actor. Lewis, best known for his role in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, died at the age of 76 due to a heart attack which occurred at his abode in Los Angeles. The popular comedy series wherein Lewis… Continue reading Richard Lewis remembered in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘The Simpsons’ tributes

Taylor Swift’s deal to not play neighbouring countries “not unfriendly”, says Singapore prime minister

Taylor Swift’s deal to not play neighbouring countries “not unfriendly”, says Singapore prime minister

Taylor Swift has not been blocked from performing anywhere else in Southeast Asia despite reports last month. The pop star has completed three sold-out concerts at Singapore’s National Stadium and has another three scheduled for March 7 through 9. Swift agreed to a deal with the Singaporean government that ensured Singapore would be her only… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s deal to not play neighbouring countries “not unfriendly”, says Singapore prime minister