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Emma Stone credited on Taylor Swift’s ‘Florida!!!’ from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Emma Stone has been credited for contributing “oddities” to Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. Swift dropped the album yesterday (April 19), before later revealing that it is in fact a double album, sharing 15 additional tracks. She has also released the official video for the single ’Fortnight’, which features Post Malone. The track ’Florida!!!’ on the album includes a feature from Florence Welch, but the official credits also list Stone as having added “oddities” to the track. No further information has been provided about exactly what the double Oscar winner added to the final song. Listen to the track below: Advertisement [embedded content] Stone and Swift are long-time friends, with the actress having gone to at least three shows on the ‘Eras’ tour. She also cracked a joke about the pop icon at the Golden Globes, later regretting it after it was taken out of context. Artists including Charlie Puth, The Blue Nile, Lucy Dacus, Patti Smith, Dylan Thomas and possibly Kim Kardashian all received shout-outs on the album, with fans speculating that many of the songs address her brief romantic relationship with The 1975’s Matty Healy. Recommended In a three-star review of the album, NME wrote: “‘The Tortured Poets Department’ ends… Read More →

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Brian Eno talks remixing David Bowie on “powerful” new release ‘Get Real’ to combat climate change

Brian Eno has spoken about his “powerful” David Bowie collaboration ‘Get Real’ which he is now reworking as part of a new climate change album project. The record, titled ‘Sounds Right’, has been developed by Eno in conjunction with the Museum for the United Nations, in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22. Aurora and London Grammar are among the other artists enlisted as part of the project. ‘Sounds Right’ also sees Mother Nature becoming recognised as an official artist, with her own profile on major streaming platforms, with tracks posted that include sounds from the natural world, including ocean waves, wind, rainstorms and birdsongs. As the accredited artist, ‘Nature’ will also receive royalties for the tracks as they are played. [embedded content] Advertisement Bowie and Eno’s track ‘Get Real’ is a reworking of a song they recorded together during the ‘1. Outside’ sessions in the mid-’90s, and the new version incorporates recordings of hyenas and wild pigs to ground it in nature. In a new interview on the Midnight Chats podcast, Eno has spoken about the creation of the track, and the choice to include the animal sounds. Listen below: Recommended “Well, I’ve got a number of recordings… Read More →

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Watch Creed reunite for first show in 12 years

Creed reunited and played their first show in 12 years as part of the “Summer of 99” cruise last night (April 18). The band – comprised of Scott Stapp, Brian Marshall, Scott Phillips, Mark Tremonti and touring guitarist Eric Friedman – performed a 16-track setlist for the attendees. They opened with their 1999 track ‘Are You Ready?’ and followed that with fan favourites such as ‘Torn’, ‘My Own Prison’, ‘Weathered’ and ‘Faceless Man’. To end the set, Creed performed their hits ‘With Arms Wide Open’ and ‘Higher’. Stapp took a moment to lead the crowd into a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ in celebration of Tremoni’s 50th birthday. The set wrapped up with an encore of ‘One Last Breath’ and ‘My Sacrifice’. Creed returns for the first time in twelve years onboard the Summer of ‘99 Cruise. pic.twitter.com/Y3nkz139KH — Rock Feed 🎸 (@RockFeedNet) April 18, 2024 Creed performing live for the first time in 12 years aboard the Summer of ’99 cruise. pic.twitter.com/0oAJFqTqLK — CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) April 19, 2024 Advertisement [embedded content] Creed played: Recommended ‘Are You Ready?’‘Bullets’‘Torn’‘My Own Prison’‘What If’‘Never Die’‘Say I’‘Weathered’ (First time since 2002)‘Overcome’‘Faceless Man’‘One’‘What’s This Life For’‘With Arms Wide Open’‘Higher’ (w/ Happy Birthday to Mark Tremonti afterward)‘One… Read More →

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Cedric Burnside – Hill Country Love

Almost halfway through Hill Country Love, Cedric Burnside untangles a skein of blues from his guitar and starts singing, “Here I go, bout to walk through the door/I see people, all over the floor/I can’t blame them, the music is hot you know.” The opening of “Juke Joint”, one of the many high points of Burnside’s new album, does much to position his songwriting, and his music, within the rich tradition of hill country blues, placing it firmly in the juke joint: old rural weekend venues where black communities would gather to drink, eat, hang out and play music. It’s no surprise, then, that photographer and scholar Bill Steber once called juke joints the “kiln where the musical fires burned brightest” in the Mississippi Delta. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE For Burnside, the juke joint is emblematic of both the development of hill country blues, and the community spirit that informs his music. He’s particularly well placed to carry that history: his grandfather was legendary hill country blues musician, RL Burnside; his father, Calvin Jackson, was a drummer who played with the likes of Jessie Mae Hemphill and Junior Kimbrough…. Read More →

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BrhyM – Deep Sea Vents

It’s unlikely anyone will hear anything much stranger this year than BrhyM’s “Platypus Wow”. “Got webbed feet, rubber bill, fat-ass tail, furry chill,” a multi-tracked Bruce Hornsby mumbles to a peculiar accompaniment of squawking, cawing woodwind, adding “dark purple-green coloured fur/I’ll stick that ass with my poison spur.” Soon he’s quasi-rapping, joined by mournful strings, unpredictable piano runs and doo-wop harmonies, before concluding, “I light up the world, only for you.” The sentiment might sound Disneyesque, but Disney this is not. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The third track on Hornsby’s first full-length with yMusic – the chamber ensemble favoured by, among others, Bon Iver, The National and Paul Simon – is generally indicative of the enigmatically titled Deep Sea Vents’ experimental nature. It may, however, come as a surprise. No-one, after all, introduces Bruce Hornsby without mentioning ‘that’ song. Almost four decades since The Range’s second single, “The Way It Is”, topped the charts in America, spending eight ubiquitous weeks in the UK Top 40, it remains his greatest legacy. Earlier this year, kicking off Radio 2’s Piano Room Month with the BBC Concert Orchestra, he began with an… Read More →

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Introducing the Ultimate Music Guide to Nirvana

Nirvana‘s ambition, Dave Grohl tells Uncut’s Graeme Thomson in this new magazine, was to sell as many records as Sonic Youth and maybe be able to make enough money for the members of Nirvana to get their own apartments. Of course, what happened with Nevermind surpassed that ambition, to put it mildly. When the album was released in autumn 1991, it sold enough copies for the band to be able to buy apartments for themselves, and in principle, one for everyone they’d ever met besides. Advertisement Anyone acquainted with the Nirvana story will be aware of the complex and ultimately fatal relationship that Kurt Cobain had with that kind of fame. But as you’ll read in the in-depth reviews and classic interviews in this new magazine, this was never – confusingly perhaps in a time when words like “loser” and “slacker” were in everyday parlance, when many US bands dressed as if they arrived on stage direct from farm or sawmill – a band content with underachievement. As Sub Pop’s Jonathan Poneman tells me in a new piece you can read here, Nirvana were driven by a desire not for material success, (“as in ‘now I’m going to buy a… Read More →

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Arooj Aftab announces new album, Night Reign

Arooj Aftab has announced that her new album Night Reign, the follow-up to 2021’s Grammy-winning Vulture Prince, will be released by Verve on May 31. Watch a video for the lead single “Raat Ki Rani” below: [embedded content] Night Reign features appearances from Cautious Clay, James Francies, Vijay Iyer, Kaki King, Moor Mother and Chocolate Genius, alongside regular collaborators Petros Klampanis and Maeve Gilchrist. Advertisement The album will be available on standard black LP, D2C exclusive purple LP and in a limited signed edition available exclusively on Aftab’s webstore, plus an exclusive silver LP available at indie retailers. Pre-order / pre-save here and peruse the tracklisting below: Aey Nehin Na Gul Autumn Leaves (ft. James Francies) Bolo Na (ft. Moor Mother, Joel Ross) Saaqi (ft. Vijay Iyer) Last Night (Reprise) (ft. Cautious Clay, Kaki King, Maeve Gilchrist) Raat Ki Rani Whiskey Zameen (ft. Chocolate Genius, Inc.) Arooj Aftab plays a number of summer festivals before touring the UK and Europe in October. See the full list of dates below: June 28, 2024 Antwerp, BE Live is Live FestivalJune 26-30, 2024 Glastonbury, UK Glastonbury FestivalJuly 13, 2024 Rotterdam, NL North Sea Jazz FestivalAug 9, 2024 Helsinki, FI Flow FestivalAug 13, 2024… Read More →

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ASTRO’s JinJin drops ‘Fly’, featuring vocals from late bandmate Moonbin

ASTRO’s JinJin has unveiled a new song titled ‘Fly’, featuring vocals from late bandmate Moonbin. ASTRO’s JinJin released ‘Fly’ on April 19, which is the anniversary of Moonbin’s death. The song features rap verses by JinJin, pared by a chorus that features vocals from Moonbin. The track dropped alongside a music video that follows JinJin as he walks along a shore, holding a bouquet of daffodils as a tribute to his late bandmate. “I shine myself under a new light / To the place where the dream is engraved / Fly away, just fly away / Fly higher,” Moonbin sings on the song’s chorus. The song was written and produced by Jinjin himself. [embedded content] Advertisement Shortly after ‘Fly’ was released, ASTRO member Sanha shared the track Instagram, tagging both Jinjin and Moonbin’s Instagram accounts with the caption: “Our hyungs are so cool.” In his link to the song, Sanha also wrote, “Even if I fall for the first time, I’ll get back up.” ASTRO’s Sanha’s Instagram Story. Credit: @ddana_yoon Several K-pop idols paid tribute to Moonbin on January 26, which would have marked his 26th birthday. Bandmate Cha Eun-woo dropped a cover of American DJ duo SLANDER’s ‘Love Is Gone’, after… Read More →

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Allman Brothers co-founder and guitarist Dickey Betts dies, age 80

Dickey Betts, the guitarist and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, has died at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by his manager, who told Rolling Stone that the musician had passed away today (April 18) from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. “The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey, Florida, surrounded by his family,” read an official statement. “Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide. At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. More information will be forthcoming at the appropriate time.” [embedded content] Betts first began playing with The Allman Brothers Band in 1969, initially as the joint lead guitarist alongside Duane Allman, and then as sole lead guitarist after Duane’s death in 1971. He was a prolific writer for the band, too, penning their biggest hit single ‘Rambin’ Man’ in 1973, as well as the instrumental ‘Jessica’, which later became the theme song for the BBC’s Top Gear. Born Forrest Richard Betts on December 12, 1943, he began playing the ukulele at the age of five, and as a teenager he was playing… Read More →

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Allman Brothers’ Dickey Betts has died aged 80

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The news was broken on a post of Betts’ Instagram: Advertisement “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old. The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at his home in Osprey, FL., surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide. At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. More information will be forthcoming at the appropriate time.” Betts, who wrote and sang “Ramblin’ Man” and “Blue Sky” for the Allmans, was also part-inspiration for Billy Crudup’s character in Almost Famous. Outside the Allman Brothers Band – which he co-founded with Gregg and Duane Allman, Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums) and Jai Johanny “Jaimoe” Johanson (drums) in 1969 – Betts also enjoyed a solo career, beginning with 1974’s Highway Call and also including Dickey Betts & Great… Read More →

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Uncut’s New Music Playlist for April 2024

We’ve just dispatched another top-quality issue of Uncut to the printers – if we do say so ourselves – and while we can’t reveal too much about its contents until next week, this playlist of our current raves should give you a few clues. There’s more from the superb Beth Gibbons solo album; the auspicious return of Fontaines DC; a scorching live performance from Mdou Moctar; a new single from Cassandra Jenkins, one of the smartest new singer-songwriters of recent years; the first sighting of Eiko Ishibashi‘s latest soundtrack; Altın Gün’s last ever tune with singer Merve Daşdemir; and lashings of ambient bliss courtesy of Carlos Niño, Chihei Hatakeyama and SUSS. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement Plus! Guided By Voices and Belle And Sebastian doing what they do best, and two appearances by the inspirational Warren Ellis – the first leading Dirty Three’s ecstatic comeback; and the second with Nick Cave, sharing their heart-rending tribute to Amy Winehouse from the Back To Black biopic. Dig in… BETH GIBBONS“Reaching Out”(Domino) [embedded content] CASSANDRA JENKINS“Only One”(Dead Oceans) Advertisement [embedded content] MYRIAM GENDRON“Terres Brûlées”(Thrill Jockey / Feeding Tube) [embedded content] RICHARD THOMPSON“Freeze”(New… Read More →

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Soojin to make her comeback with new solo music in May

South Korean singer Soojin will make her comeback this May with new solo music. This is according to a new report by South Korean news agency Korea JoongAng Daily, which cites a press release by Soojin’s label BRD Entertainment. The release will reportedly “showcase a different side of Soojin while maintaining her unique allure”. The singer’s official X (former Twitter) account has also since re-posted an article by news outlet DongA, confirming that the singer will be releasing new music this May. [NEWS📰]수진, ‘아가씨’ 이후 5월 컴백 확정 [공식] 🔗 https://t.co/hu7vUUrrpg#수진 #SOOJIN — SOOJIN OFFICIAL (@BRD_SOOJIN) April 18, 2024 Advertisement Soojin’s upcoming release will come about half a year after she made her solo debut with the mini-album ‘AGASSY’ in November 2023, led by a single of the same name. Prior to her solo debut, Soojin was a member of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE from 2018 to 2021. Her last release with the act was their fourth mini-album ‘I Burn’, which had featured the single ‘Hwa’. In related news, Jennifer Lopez recently enlisted (G)I-DLE for a remix of her song ‘This Time Around’. The original version of the track had appeared on the pop star’s latest studio album ‘This Is Me… Now’…. Read More →

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Dozens more artists join Great Escape 2024 boycott, as half the line-up demands festival drop Barclays sponsor in solidarity with Palestine

Dozens more artists have joined a boycott of this year’s Great Escape festival, with over half the line-up demanding the festival drop their sponsorship with Barclays in solidarity with Palestine. The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel. The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary in the Junkyard who have urged the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor. Then, Cherym pulled out of playing Great Escape due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank before record labels Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters joined the boycott and pulled out of the festival. Advertisement Now, dozens more have joined the boycott over the controversial partnership. The latest to drop out of performing include Lambrini Girls, ‌ZHEANI, Rett Madison, Mui Zyu, Hongza, Sarah Crean, LVRA, Ideal Living, Van Zon, COMRAD, Other Half, Cherym and Borough Council.‌ Speaking about their decision not to… Read More →

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Send us your questions for Mike Campbell!

For almost fifty years as Tom Petty’s trusted guitarist, co-writer and co-producer, Mike Campbell helped shaped the course of American rock. First teaming up with Petty in Mudcrutch in the early 1970s, he was a constant in Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as well as contributing to all of Petty’s solo albums. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE On top of that, his list of playing and co-writing credits is staggering: Campbell has collaborated with (deep breath) Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Aretha Franklin, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Mary J Blige, Johnny Cash, John Prine and many more. He’s even played on a couple of songs by punk stalwarts Bad Religion. After Petty passed away, Campbell joined Fleetwood Mac for their 2018-19 world tour. More recently he’s been concentrating on his own “rougher-edged” band, The Dirty Knobs, who’ve released two albums to date. So, what do you want to ask a linchpin of American rock? Send your questions to audiencewith@uncut.co.uk by Monday (April 22) and Mike will answer the best ones in a future issue of Uncut.

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Metallica’s James Hetfield has a new tattoo with Lemmy’s ashes in it

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has shown off his latest tattoo, which is a tribute to late Motörhead legend Lemmy Kilmister. READ MORE: Metallica – ’72 Seasons’ review: metal masters make a relentless return Today (April 17), Hetfield took to Metallica’s Instagram to show off the tattoo, etched on his middle finger. The tattoo is of a spade inside what appears to be an iron cross symbol – a symbol that Hetfield has incorporated on his guitars in the past. The singer also a tattoo of an iron cross on his elbow. However, the tattoo isn’t a regular tribute to Lemmy, it also contains the remains of Kilmister himself, according to Hetfield. The Metallica veteran wrote on Instagram: “With the steady hand of friend and tattoo artist @coreymillertattoo, this tattoo. A salute to my friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister. Without him, there would be NO Metallica.” “Black ink mixed with a pinch of his cremation ashes that were so graciously given to me. So now, he is still able to fly the bird at the world.” Advertisement See Hetfield’s new tattoo below. Metallica have been vocal about the role Lemmy Kilmister has played in their history as a band ever since the Motörhead… Read More →

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‘Trainspotting’ actor Vincent Friell dies aged 64

Vincent Friell, the actor best known for his role in Trainspotting, has died at the age of 64. The Scottish actor appeared in Danny Boyle’s 1996 film playing the father of Kelly Macdonald’s character Diane. His other credits include the 1985 cult classic Restless Natives, in which he played Will ‘The Wolfman’. The news was confirmed by his agent, who said he died “unexpectedly in hospital” on April 14. “There has been an outpouring of love from actors, directors, writers, creatives and crew who admired his work as a gifted actor and loved him as a gentle, kind, warmhearted friend with a fantastic wit and humour.” Tributes have been paid to Friell from across the entertainment world. Rab C. Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison spoke fondly of the actor after he appeared on a 1992 episode of the comedy show, saying: “His passing has come as a huge shock to his many friends and work colleagues. What comes over clearly is how respected Vince was, not only as an actor but as a funny, sensitive and caring human being.” [via the Independent]. A tribute to our wonderful client Vincent Friell 🤍 📷 Enrico Francese pic.twitter.com/D5ndcR33Xg — Brennan Artists – Actors (@brennanartists) April 16, 2024… Read More →

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“I’m still kicking!”

As she celebrates the 60th anniversary of “Shout” with a new book and tour – and Glastonbury slot – Lulu talks Bowie, The Beatles and R&B DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Hi Lulu. How are you doing today? Advertisement I’m good. So what are we talking about this time? You know me, I could talk forever! How about we start with current plans? I’m putting out a book that’s going to be, how can I say it, different. The same goes for my Champagne For Lulu tour in April. You’ll have never seen or heard me like this before. I don’t want to say too much, because I want everything to be a surprise. Advertisement The tour coincides with the 60th anniversary of “Shout”. You recorded the song after seeing Alex Harvey, right? It was totally inspired by him. I’d never heard The Isley Brothers version before I saw Alex sing it in a dingy little club in Glasgow. I was only 13 and went along with the other boys in my band, who were quite a bit older. It was so exciting. The place went wild when Alex started… Read More →

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Can announce Live In Aston 1977

Can have announced details of the latest in their ongoing series of focusing on the band’s live performances. Live In Aston 1977 is set for release on vinyl, CD and digitally onMay 31 via Mute and Future Days. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE You can hear “Vier” from the album below. You can pre-order the album by clicking here. The release follows Can Live in Paris 1973, the first of the series to feature the late Damo Suzuki, Can Live in Brighton 1975, Can Live in Stuttgart 1975, (Uncut’s Reissue of the Year in 2021) and Can Live in Cuxhaven 1976. Can fans should check out the next issue of Uncut for some very special news.

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Broadcast release an unheard vocal take of “The Games You Play”

Broadcast have released a previously unheard vocal take of “The Games You Play“, which you can hear below. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The track is taken from Spell Blanket – Collected Demos 2006-2009, which is released May 3 on Warp Records. “The Games You Play” is an unheard vocal version of an instrumental track called “DDL” which first appeared on the All Tomorrow’s Parties 1.0 compilation in 2001 and was subsequently compiled on The Future Crayon rarities album in 2015. You can read more about Spell Blanket – Collected Demos 2006-2009 in the current issue of Uncut. On September 28, Broadcast will release Distant Call, a collection of early demos that were worked into finished productions appearing on Haha Sound, Tender Buttons and The Future Crayon. Distant Call will be the final Broadcast release.

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The Beatles’ Let It Be is coming back to screens

Let It Be – director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1970 film about The Beatles – is finally getting re-released. The film, which has been out of circulation for decades, will launch exclusively on Disney+ on May 8, 2024. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement The documentary has been restored by Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production using the original 16mm negative and remastering the sound using the same MAL de-mix technology that was applied to Jackson’s Get Back series. Michael Lindsay-Hogg says, “’Let It Be’ was ready to go in October/November 1969, but it didn’t come out until April 1970. One month before its release, The Beatles officially broke up. And so the people went to see ‘Let It Be’ with sadness in their hearts, thinking, ‘I’ll never see The Beatles together again. I will never have that joy again,’ and it very much darkened the perception of the film. But, in fact, how often do you get to see artists of this stature working together to make what they hear in their heads into songs. And then you get to the roof and you see their excitement, camaraderie and sheer joy… Read More →

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Worlds of echo

“There are a great many interesting things about Arthur Russell, one of which is that he was rediscovered through his music being made available for the first time, in many cases. So he was similarly simultaneously discovered and rediscovered. There’s very little biographical information in terms of him speaking about himself to the press. Consequently, there’s an element that Arthur can be whoever you want him to be, enhanced by the fact that he was adept at so many different forms of music. DAVID BOWIE IS ON THE COVER OF THE LATEST UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE “He was a complicated person, of the type who have different versions of themselves. He practised Buddhism, but he was also wildly ambitious. He made avant-garde music, but he also made very warm and accessible music that he hoped would be commercial. I found that going through his archive in great detail just further enhanced the idea that he was an enigma. Advertisement “I’ve seen much of his record collection, and he did have things like Tommy James & The Shondells records. And he did like ABBA! But I don’t know how many Beatles or Beach Boys records he had. In the… Read More →