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Boiler Room announces 2024 world tour featuring Giggs, Chase & Status and more

Boiler Room has announced a 2024 world tour, which will feature the likes of Giggs, Chase & Status, Rico Nasty, Skream, Benga and more. Yesterday (January 23), the electronic music promoters and livestream platform announced the second edition of its world tour, which will make stops in 25 cities across the globe, including Amsterdam, Bogota, New Delhi, Lagos, London, Mumbai, New York, São Paolo, Seoul, Shanghai and Toronto. A full list of the confirmed dates on the world tour can be found below and on Boiler Room’s official website. Advertisement Alongside the world tour’s dates, Boiler Room has also announced the first wave of acts who will play for the events. The line-up includes drum and bass staples Chase & Status, rappers Giggs and Rico Nasty, and dubstep veterans Skream and Benga. Others announced for the line-up include 999999999, Ahadadream, Armand Van Helden, Avalon Emerson, Flowdan, Rebekah, Saoirse, Zach Fox, and more. In a press release, Boiler Room has stated that the events will also focus on “[spotlighting] and [supporting]” local acts and communities, as per the 2023 edition of the world tour. While some of the cities have yet to announce their respective dates, prospective punters can register for… Read More →

23JANNews

Ja Rule “heartbroken” by André 3000’s decision to quit rapping

Ja Rule has shared his thoughts on André 3000 not wanting to rap anymore, and called for older stars to continue to create “classic” songs. Last year, André 3000′ released ‘New Blue Sun’ – his debut solo album made up of instrumental tracks that showcased the artist as a flautist. Ahead of the album, the 48-year-old warned fans that there were “no bars” on the album. He later explained it felt “inauthentic” for him to rap and suggested he was too old to do so, saying it “was a part of [his] youth” and that rapping felt like being on “the playground” to him. Recently, the New Yorker stopped by The Tamron Hall Show where he was asked what his thoughts were on 3000 saying he no longer is “inspired enough” to rap. Rule replied, telling Hall he was “heartbroken” by the OutKast member’s decision. Advertisement “We all love 3G,” he began. “For me, I think that hip-hop is moving into that stage like how rock ‘n’ roll did – it grew up.” [embedded content] He continued: “Hip-hop is growing up and I think it’s time for artists in my age bracket to continue making music so we have those… Read More →

23JANNews

Jacob Elordi spoofs Xzibit’s ‘Pimp My Ride’ in cancelled ‘SNL’ skit

Jacob Elordi and the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) have spoofed rapper Xzibit‘s hit MTV series Pimp My Ride – watch their skit below. The skit, which can be seen below, did not air during the Elordi-hosted episode as it was cut for time constraints. However, the full skit has now been shared by the official SNL channel on YouTube. In the clip, Elordi plays a janitor named Sergei, who works in the SNL writers’ office. After revealing that he was late to work because his car had broken down, Sergei is surprised with a revamped ride, courtesy of his co-workers, who enlisted the help of West Coast Customs to “pimp his ride”. Advertisement [embedded content] The skit also includes a cameo from iconic Pimp My Ride host, Xzibit himself. In the skit, Xzibit tells Sergei and the crew that the revamped car isn’t fit for driving and that he isn’t affiliated with “any of this shit”. In other Jacob Elordi news, the actor recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of his SNL-hosting gig, where he spoke about season three of HBO’s hit teen drama series Euphoria. When asked about the status of the show… Read More →

22JANHit Singles

Blink’s “Leave This Club”: A Vivid Rendezvous of Rhythm and Revelry

Florida’s own Blink, a magnetic force in the music scene, has dropped his latest single, “Leave This Club,” accompanied by a visually stunning music video that matches the track’s vibrant essence. Known for his fusion of old-school rhythms and contemporary flair, Blink’s new release is more than just a song—it’s an experience. “Leave This Club” is an electrifying expression of Blink‘s unique style. The hook, “Now I don’t really know what it is, but tonight I think I’m having me some kids, I just got done showing some love, now these women won’t let me leave this club,” is catchy and embodies the high-energy, carefree spirit of a memorable night out. The verses add depth to this lively picture, with lines like “Yeah I just got done showing love, now these fine women won’t let me leave this club,” showcasing Blink’s knack for blending storytelling with a pulsating beat. This song is not just about the allure of the nightlife but also reflects Blink‘s journey from a college athlete and academic achiever to a music sensation. Raised in Florida, his musical roots were nourished by his parents’ eclectic taste, leading to a rich blend of classical and modern influences in… Read More →

22JANNews

Madonna producer William Orbit praises leaked unreleased songs and shares “dream” of working with her again

Madonna producer William Orbit has praised a leaked album of the pop icon’s unreleased songs and has shared his “dream” of working together again. Orbit previously worked with Madonna, producing her seventh LP ‘Ray Of Light’. Upon its release, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, with the biggest first-week sales by a female artist at the time. It also peaked at number one in 17 countries. Taking to X/Twitter, the producer shared a link to an album of Madonna’s leaked, unreleased tracks. “Cripes, where did this individual find all this? They know their stuff. Am really enjoying. Suppose all involved put it out there at one point or other. But I’d forgotten a lot of it. And prompted by that, have been turning up a few others in my vault,” he wrote. https://t.co/mAke4M9XB5 Cripes, where did this individual find all this? They know their stuff. Am really enjoying. Suppose all involved put it out there at one point or other. But I’d forgotten a lot of it. And prompted by that, have been turning up a few others in my vault.… — William Orbit (@WilliamOrbit) January 22, 2024 Advertisement He continued: “I sometimes close my… Read More →

22JANNews

Here’s the line-up of Krazy Super Concert 2024 in Los Angeles

The artists performing at Krazy Super Concert 2024 in Los Angeles has been announced, featuring the likes of aespa, ZEROBASEONE, (G)I-DLE and more. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming concert. When will Krazy Super Concert 2024 take place? Krazy Super Concert 2024 will take place on February 9 and 1010, 2024 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. It is the second ‘Krazy’ concert event to be held, following the inaugural Krazy K-pop Super Concert 2023 in New York. K-pop girl groups aespa and (G)I-DLE, along with boyband THE BOYZ and ZEROBASEONE will perform on both days of the event. They will be joined by CL, The Kid Laroi on Day 1. Meanwhile, Day 2 will also feature Taeyang, Lauv and AB6IX. Advertisement In a three-star review of the first event, NME‘s George Yang called it an “an admirable first attempt”, describing the concert as “a fun time [that] wasn’t anything mind blowing”. The line-up for Krazy Super Concert 2024 in Los Angeles features: FEBRUARY 9CL(G)I-DLEThe Kid LaroiaespaTHE BOYZZEROBASEONE FEBRUARY 10AB6IXaespa(G)I-DLELauvTaeyangTHE BOYZZEROBASEONE When will tickets go on sale? Tickets to Krazy Super Concert 2024 in Los Angeles are on sale now via Ticketmaster for both Day 1 and Day 2,… Read More →

21JANNews

Dakota Johnson says filming on ‘Madame Web’ was “absolutely psychotic”

Dakota Johnson has said that acting on the set of Madame Web, with a high volume of CGI effects, was “absolutely psychotic”. The film is marketed as the fourth instalment in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, and in November, the first trailer for the film was released. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the movie also stars The White Lotus’ Sydney Sweeney, as well as Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. It is released in cinemas on February 14. In a new interview with EW, Johnson, who shot to fame as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades film series, opened up about the technical difficulties of performing in such an effects-heavy production. Advertisement [embedded content] “I’ve never really done a movie where you are on a blue screen, and there’s fake explosions going off, and someone’s going, ‘Explosion!’ and you act like there’s an explosion. That to me was absolutely psychotic,” she said. “I was like, ‘I don’t know if this is going to be good at all! I hope that I did an okay job!’ But I trusted [director SJ Clarkson]. She works so hard, and she has not taken her eyes off this movie since we… Read More →

20JANNews

YBZ Vandr’s “Gone Forever”: Echoing the Urgency of Now in Music and Video

YBZ Vandr, the Chicago-bred musical virtuoso, gifts the world with his latest single, “Gone Forever,” a lyrical exploration of life’s fleeting moments and the urgency of seizing opportunities. This release is not just another song; it’s a poignant reminder woven into a captivating beat and a visually engaging music video. Raised in the culturally rich atmosphere of Chicago, YBZ Vandr‘s journey in music has been nothing short of remarkable. From an early age, he found his passion in creating music, a journey that began with a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a deep love for technology. This unique blend of influences and experiences shines through in “Gone Forever,” a song that encapsulates the essence of making each moment count. The track, underscored by the chorus “Time moves fast ’cause the good stuff never lasts / I got racks on racks but you too afraid to ask,” delivers a message that resonates with everyone. It’s an anthem for those who recognize the transience of time and the importance of embracing the present. The accompanying music video for “Gone Forever” adds a rich layer of visual storytelling to the song’s narrative. It’s a compelling portrayal of YBZ Vandr’s artistic journey, reflective of… Read More →

20JANNews

‘The Kitchen’ ending explained: What happens to Benji and Izi?

The Kitchen depicts a dystopian version of London where social housing no longer exists. Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, the sci-fi drama follows the lives of Izi (Kane ‘Kano‘ Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) in this imagined near-future, as the community of the Kitchen refuses to abandon their home. Other cast members include Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, BackRoad Gee, Rasaq Kukoyi and former footballer Ian Wright in the role of Lord Kitchener. Advertisement After a short run in cinemas, the film was released on Netflix on January 19, 2024. What happens to Izi and Benji at the end of The Kitchen? Kano and Jedaiah Bannerman in ‘The Kitchen’. CREDIT: Netflix Following the murder of community leader Lord Kitchener during a police raid, Staples’s gang makes a plan for revenge as residents of the Kitchen start to disband. Benji – who was abandoned by Izi when he decided to move to a luxurious single apartment on his own – joins Staples as they plan an attack on the same Buena Vida apartment building where Izi now lives. As they trash the building and threaten residents, Benji is disturbed by their violent methods and runs away… Read More →

20JANNews

‘The Kitchen’ soundtrack: every song in the Netflix film

The soundtrack for The Kitchen might be an early contender for one of the year’s best. Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, the sci-fi drama follows the lives of Izi (Kane ‘Kano‘ Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) in a dystopian future London where social housing has been shut down. The community of the Kitchen, however, refuse to abandon their home. Other cast members include Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, BackRoad Gee, Rasaq Kukoyi and former footballer Ian Wright in the role of Lord Kitchener. Advertisement After a short run in cinemas, the film was released on Netflix on January 19, 2024. Who composed the soundtrack for The Kitchen? [embedded content] Labrinth collaborated with Alex Baranowski on the film’s score. Outside of his studio albums, Labrinth has also gained recognition for his work on the soundtracks for HBO series Euphoria and Netflix film Malcolm & Marie. Baranowski, who has scored films like The Teacher and Locked In, has also previously worked with Labrinth on orchestral arrangements for sets at Coachella. What other songs feature on the soundtrack? The Kitchen features a wealth of songs by artists past and present. Check out all the tracks featured below. ‘Holding… Read More →

20JANNews

Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for January 20

Looking for a variant of the popular Wordle game? Here’s one for you that can be rather challenging: Globle. Like Wordle, players are tasked with guessing the game’s selected country for the day. However, unlike Wordle, players have unlimited guesses for Globle so you won’t have to worry about losing unless you’re ready to concede defeat. Even for geography aficionados, guessing the Globle answer each day can be a real challenge. To help you out, we’ve included some hints in this page to help steer towards the right answer. If you’d rather just know the answer to keep your streak going, we have that too. What’re you waiting for? Let’s get guessing! How to play Globle Advertisement To play Globle, you’re first going to have to access the game’s website. To start playing, simply enter in the name of any country of your choice. You’ll then get a colour match for that country indicating how close to or far away you are from the answer. The deeper the colour, the closer you are. After a couple of guesses you will slowly be able to narrow down the answer. A good tip is to pick larger countries that share borders with… Read More →

19JANNews

Björk, Philip Glass and more to feature on new Jlin album, ‘Akoma’

Björk and Philip Glass are among the musical guests that have been announced for the new album by US electronic producer Jlin. The eleven-track album is called ‘Akoma’ and will be released via Planet Mu Records on March 22. Jlin has also shared the first track from it, ‘The Precision of Infinity’, which features the legendary minimalist composer Glass. Check it out below. “Surprise new album alert!” Jlin posted yesterday (January 18) on her Instagram account. “Jlin’s 3rd album ‘Akoma’ is released on March 22nd 2024 on ltd. gold vinyl 2LP, CD and digital.” Advertisement [embedded content] She confirmed the appearances on the album by Glass and Björk, as well as Kronos Quartet, the experimental American string quartet. Pre-order the album here. Björk will feature on the album’s opening track ‘Borealis’. It is her first appearance on a new track since last year’s Rosalía collaboration ‘Oral’. The Icelandic singer has said that she intends to start writing her new album in 2024, having recently wrapped up her ‘Cornucopia’ tour, which had been running since 2019. NME watched ‘Cornucopia’ in London back in 2019, describing it in a four-star review as “an audacious, expectation-disrupting spectacular from an artist unbothered with people-pleasing”. Jlin, real… Read More →

19JANNews

Jason Momoa says he needs to do “a really good film”

Jason Momoa has revealed his hopes to star in a “really good film” that will be appreciated by the awards circuit. Speaking to Variety about his new unscripted series On The Roam, Momoa told the publication that despite starring in blockbuster films and hosting Shark Week and more throughout his career, he doesn’t feel like he has really “done anything so far”. “I don’t really think I’ve done anything so far,” he said, telling Variety that On the Roam just highlighted “what I’d be doing on my off days.” Momoa added: “I’m not going to be able to master all of these things. I’m a solid C+ to B- at everything. But I like doing a lot of different things, and I’m not an A at one thing.” Advertisement Jason Momoa plays new villain Dante Reyes in ‘Fast X’. CREDIT: Universal For now, he’s focused on comedy: “I really went after comedy. SNL let me on twice. I tried Slumberland, and it did OK. I have Minecraft. I’m going to do another comedy-esque action thing with Dave Bautista after that. If people love [On The Roam], I’d love to do a season 2.” However, despite having his sights set on… Read More →

18JANNews

Dua Lipa brands some Britpop bands’ past behaviour as “obnoxious”

Dua Lipa has said that some bands from the Britpop era, including Blur and Oasis, past behaviour was “obnoxious”. READ MORE: Dua Lipa’s ‘Houdini’ hints at a Tame Impala-influenced era you won’t want to escape from Lipa sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss her forthcoming album. In the profile, journalist Brittany Spanos wrote how some of the ‘Levitating’ singer’s inspirations for the album include Britpop legends like Oasis and Blur, as well as ’90s rock and electronic acts like Moby and Gorillaz. Spanos went on to mention that some of those Brit-pop acts, including Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn in particular, haven’t been the nicest to female pop acts. “I haven’t had any encounters with them, actually,” Lipa told the publication. Advertisement She continued: “Sometimes you have to separate the art from the person.… It’s more like the music element, the aspect of it that I’m really connected to. The way that [some Brit-pop artists] acted, the things that they’ve done, they’re obnoxious for sure. That’s their whole thing.” Dua Lipa performs at Rod Laver Arena on November 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Lipa then went on to reflect on that era and its toxic masculinity…. Read More →

18JANNews

Bush perform ‘Glycerine’ on ‘Fallon’, announce North American tour

Bush have appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform their hit song, ‘Glycerine’. On the Tuesday night (January 16) episode of The Tonight Show, Bush’s Gavin Rossdale performed the track alone backed by a string section. With a distorted electric guitar in hand, the frontman sang the 1996 ballad with heartfelt emotion. Midway through the song, Rossdale stops playing his guitar, singing the second verse a cappella. Watch Bush’s performance of ‘Glycerine’ below: Advertisement [embedded content] Bush’s appearance on The Tonight Show mirrors their appearance on the programme in 1996, when Jay Leno was host and the band had just released their debut studio album ‘Sixteen Stone’. Like Rossdale’s performance on January 16, he performed the track solo with an electric guitar and a string section, surrounded by a myriad of candelabras. [embedded content] Rossdale’s appearance on Fallon appears to promote Bush’s upcoming ‘Loaded: The Greatest Hits’ North American tour, which will take place this summer, with Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and fellow ’90s grunge band Candlebox serving as support acts. The tour was officially announced yesterday via Bush’s Instagram account, through a video depicting Rossdale speaking about the warm response to Bush’s greatest hits album ‘Loaded:… Read More →

17JANNews

Ed Harcourt shares haunting new single ‘Deathless’

Ed Harcourt has shared his latest single ‘Deathless’, a haunting track from his forthcoming LP ‘El Magnifico’. ‘Deathless’ is the second single to be released from the forthcoming LP, following ‘Strange Beauty‘. “I’ve been dying to live for something / It’s better than dying for nothing / I want to be deathless / want to be deathless” he sings over a haunting and pounding beat. Directed by Steve Gullick, the song’s accompanying black-and-white video features Harcourt standing still and singing in the middle of the desert under trees and next to cacti and agave plants. Advertisement [embedded content] Speaking of the song in a press release, Harcourt said: “Written in a mad fever dream one night, this is a darker and heavier track from the record; basically it’s my attempt to write ‘Who Wants To Live Forever’ but if it was trying to punch it’s way out of a metal box.” He continued: “Absolutely blessed to have a brilliantly woozy string arrangement from Fiona Brice (John Grant / Placebo). My erstwhile co-navigator, Dave Izumi Lynch, really stepped up to the plate here and delivered a storming final mix; manipulating tape machines, dropping subharmonic sonic A-Bombs and flipping the song on… Read More →

17JANNews

Dolph Lundgren is “disappointed” that “really good” original cut of ‘Aquaman 2’ was axed

Dolph Lundgren has revealed that he’s “disappointed” with the version of Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom that viewers have seen in cinemas. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Lundgren – who stars in the franchise as Nereus, the king of the Atlantean tribe of Xebel, and also the father of Mera (Amber Heard) – said that the original cut and script for the recently released Aquaman sequel was “really good”. Following Amber Heard’s defamation trial against Johnny Depp, the actress’ role in the second Aquaman film was greatly reduced. As a result, Lundgren’s involvement in The Lost Kingdom was also cut down, which he suggests impacted the final cut of the superhero film. Advertisement Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in ‘Aquaman’ (2018). CREDIT: DC COMICS/DN ENTERTAINMENT/WARNER BROS / Album “I just realized that it was some kind of corporate decision that they try to limit Amber Heard and then I’m playing with her dad and went along with it,” Lundgren explained to ComicBook.com. Due to Heard’s reduced role, the film was allegedly reworked. According to Lundgren, he “didn’t see any reason to start reshooting and reshaping the story.” He continued: “I was just disappointed for the moviegoers, because I thought the original script was… Read More →

16JANNews

Khruangbin share blissful single ‘A Love International’ and announce new album ‘A La Sala’

Khruangbin have today (January 16) shared their blissful new single, ‘A Love International’ and have announced details of their first album in four years, ‘A La Sala’. Check out the new single below. The album, which translates from Spanish as ‘To The Room’, will arrive on April 5 on Dead Oceans in partnership with Night Time and you can pre-order the album, which has seven varied album covers available to purchase, here. A statement about the album explains that “the building blocks…for ‘A La Sala’s’ 12 songs were jigsaw pieces found in Khruangbin’s creative past” that were made up of “parts of the band not lost, but not yet tapped into.” Advertisement It continued: “Having stockpiled ideas originally set down as off-the-cuff recordings (voice-memos made at sound-checks, on long voyages, as absentminded epiphanies), they began fitting those pieces together in the studio for ‘A La Sala’.” Check out the new song here and the album track list below: [embedded content] ‘A La Sala’ Tracklist1. ‘Fifteen Fifty-Three’2. ‘May Ninth’3. ‘Ada Jean’4. ‘Farolim de Felgueiras’5. ‘Pon Pón’6. ‘Todavía Viva’7. ‘Juegos y Nubes’8. ‘Hold Me Up (Thank You)’9. ‘Caja de la Sala’10. ‘Three From Two’11. ‘A Love International’ The American trio worked with singer-songwriter Leon Bridges on a… Read More →

16JANNews

Jamie Lee Curtis calls out Bella Ramsey’s “unfunny” Critics Choice joke about Ariana DeBose

Jamie Lee Curtis has called out Bella Ramsey for her “unfunny” joke about Ariana DeBose at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Yesterday (January 15), the Oscar award-winner took to Instagram to express her displeasure at a joke the Last Of Us star told about Ariana DeBose during the award ceremony. Ramsey had joked by categorising DeBose – alongside Ryan Gosling and Jack Black – as an actor “who also [thinks] they are [a singer]”. Curtis responded by posting a video which consisted of a snippet of Ramsey’s presentation, before cutting to a compilation of DeBose’s musical theatre work, which involved a lot of singing roles. Advertisement Tagging DeBose in the post’s caption, Curtis wrote: “Are you fucking kidding me! Ariana DeBose is a queen!” Curtis also hashtagged “#backthefuckoff” and “#shutthefuckup” at the end of the caption. However, Curtis’ followers were quick to jump to Ramsey’s aid, reminding Curtis that Ramsey was simply reading the joke, likely written by someone else, off a teleprompter, and that the young actor had not written the joke themselves. “Ok but please don’t direct the complaints to Bella Ramsey, who was just reading from the teleprompter. The jokes, as Chelsea Handler said, were written by the… Read More →

15JANNews

‘True Detective’ returns with Billie Eilish as theme song

A song by Billie Eilish has been unveiled as the new theme song to the latest season of the HBO show True Detective. True Detective: Night Country is the fourth season of the crime drama series, with the first episode having premiered last night (January 14). The show stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. The theme song for this season is ‘bury a friend’, a track from Eilish’s 2019 debut album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’. Check out the opening credits below. Advertisement Speaking about choosing the song, the season’s showrunner Issa López told Business Insider: “I knew that the series was going to need a powerful anthem, a showstopper, honestly. When we were doing the titles, I tried several things and then I realized that the lyrics of this song seem to be written for the series. It’s crazy. It talks about a tongue, about burying your friend. It seemed that it was made for the show. So we tried it and it just matched and it was meant to be.” In a five-star review of the new season, NME wrote: “True Detective: Night Country is brilliant winter TV: scary, suspenseful and smartly constructed to leave… Read More →

15JANNews

Mike Shinoda would have wanted success for Linkin Park “without being recognisable”

Mike Shinoda has stated that he would have wanted success for Linkin Park “without being recognisable” in a new op-ed. The singer and producer reflected on Linkin Park’s 2003 sophomore album ‘Meteora’ – which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 – in a new op-ed written for The Guardian. In the piece, he wrote about his discomfort with growing visibility as the band rose in popularity at the time. “Fame was never a priority. But it happened,” wrote Shinoda, before stating that he and Chester Bennington did not want to be seen as the faces of Linkin Park. “If the photographer had it their way, it would just be Chester, or me and Chester, but we wanted people to know that this band was all of us, not just the singers at the front,” he added. “Linkin Park being well known or well regarded was a blessing, but would I have wanted the band to be successful without being recognisable? Probably. The fame aspect of my career always felt odd.” Advertisement Elsewhere in the article, Shinoda recalled the lead-up to recording the band’s sophomore LP, in which they toured relentlessly. “We were going from city to city all over the world… Read More →