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Sheryl Crow announces new album, shares single ‘Alarm Clock’

Sheryl Crow has shared details of her new studio album, ’Evolution’, alongside her bouncy new single ‘Alarm Clock’. Listen to the track below. READ MORE: ‘Sheryl’ review: along the winding road with a country-rockin’ queen ‘Evolution’ will be the singer-songwriter’s 11th studio album and is set for release on March 29, 2024 via The Valory Music Group. Advertisement Speaking about the surprise return, Crow said in a social media statement: “This music and these lyrics came from sitting in the quiet and writing from a deep soul place. I said I’d never make another record, thought there was no point to it. But this music comes from my soul. And I hope whoever hears this record can feel that.” [embedded content] “Everything is more song oriented now with streaming, and making an album is a huge endeavor,” she continued. “I started sending just a couple of demos to Mike, but the songs just kept flowing out of me and it was pretty obvious this was going to be an album.” The album has been produced by Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Maroon 5), who also co-wrote ‘Alarm Clock’ with Crow and Emily Weisband. Crow also stopped off on The Tonight Show Starring… Read More →

03NOVNews

Sleater-Kinney announce intimate album launch show in London

Sleater-Kinney have announced that they will perform an intimate album launch show in London next week. READ MORE: Sleater-Kinney – ‘Path of Wellness’ review: rockers take direct route in tackling our plight The Washington, US-formed indie rockers are set to release their 11th album ‘Little Rope’ on January 19 via Loma Vista Recordings and you can pre-order it here. The duo, comprising Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, will launch the album at a small club show with Rough Trade downstairs at The Dome on November 8. Fans can buy tickets for the event here. Advertisement Check out the band’s announcement here: Tickets for the band’s 2024 North American are also on sale now here and you can visit Sleater-Kinney’s website for more information. The band also play London’s Pitchfork festival and perform in Mexico City this month. Sleater-Kinney tour dates: NOVEMBER 20238 – London, UK, downstairs at The Dome 10 – London, UK, Pitchfork London Roundhouse19 – Mexico City, MX, Corona Capital Advertisement FEBRUARY 202428 – San Diego, CA., The Observatory North Park29 – Las Vegas, NV, Brooklyn Bowl MARCH 202401 – Tempe, AZ, Marquee Theatre02 – Albuquerque, NM, El Rey Theater04 – Tulsa, OK, Cain’s Ballroom05 – Dallas, TX, Studio at… Read More →

03NOVNews

Watch Fall Out Boy cover Blur’s ‘Song 2’ in London

Fall Out Boy have covered Blur’s ‘Song 2’ at their latest gig in London. Check out the moment below. READ MORE: Fall Out Boy: “A ‘whatever’ album from Fall Out Boy 20 years in is not worth making” At London’s O2 arena yesterday (November 2) the band covered Blur’s classic song, from the band’s 1997 self-titled fifth album. Elsewhere in the hit-filled show, the band performed ‘Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy’ with Awsten Knight of Waterparks. The band performed covers of Jimmy Eat World‘s ‘The Middle’, Billy Joel‘s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ and ELO‘s ‘Mr Blue Sky’. Advertisement The band also debuted the songs ‘So Much (for) Stardust’ and ‘The (Shipped) Gold Standard’ live for the first time. Check out footage from the gig and the set list below: [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] Full video of Fall Out Boy performing “Mr Blue Sky” (cover) x “I’ve Got All This Ringing in My Ears and None on My Fingers” x “Golden” x “So Much (for) Stardust” tonight at O2 in London ✨ (sorry for my tears and my comments)(Live from falloutboydreamersmx on Insta)@fobtours pic.twitter.com/M7hgMWG3R3 — All Stars Show 💫 (@allstarsshow_) November 2, 2023 Advertisement The full set list… Read More →

03NOVNews

‘Wednesday’ cast member quits before completing season 2 filming

Wednesday season two has been hit with production difficulties after losing one of its main cast members mid-way through filming. The Netflix series, which stars Jenna Ortega as the titular Wednesday Addams, was swiftly renewed for a second season after the show became one of the streaming platform’s most successful titles. Production on the second season is currently on hold due to ongoing Hollywood strikes, but the show has since been hit with an additional blow following the news that Thora Birch, who had joined as a new series regular, had to quit before completing her scenes. Advertisement A representative for MGM, who produces the series, told Deadline: “Thora has returned to the States to attend to a personal matter and will not be returning to the production.” Thora Birch was added as a series regular for Wedneaday season two. Credit: Getty Images According to sources who spoke to the outlet, Birch has had to go home to attend to an illness in the family. It’s also understood that, while she didn’t complete her scenes, she had “finished filming the bulk” of the role. In season two, Birch will play Wednesday’s dorm mother Tamara Novak. However, it’s currently unclear if Birch’s… Read More →

03NOVNews

‘How To Have Sex’ review: a post-GCSEs blowout gone bad

Everyone remembers their first mates holiday. The sweaty, vomit-smeared vibes of the Xanthi strip cannot easily be wiped from memory. You probably got sunburnt. You definitely drank too much. And with any luck, you snogged your way to a vacation romance as well. Good times all around. New teen drama How To Have Sex, director Molly Manning Walker’s debut, tells a different story though – one where the dream adventure with your pals quickly (and suddenly) becomes a nightmare. Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce), Skye (Lara Peake) and Em (Enva Lewis) are three school friends from the south of England. They’ve just finished their GCSEs and to get away from impending results day doom, they’ve hopped on a cheap flight to Malia in Greece – where exams don’t exist and the only paper you need to worry about is the little ticket you’ve just bought for that day’s boozy boat party in the Mediterranean sun. Tara is the baby of the group. She’s the youngest and, it’s revealed by tactless bestie Skye, still a virgin. “No one cares… it’s very chill,” Skye tells her one day during pre-drinks with an older group of partiers they’ve cosied up to. Tara, scandalised that one… Read More →

03NOVNews

FIFTY FIFTY to continue with “three new members”, says Attrakt

FIFTY FIFTY will continue on as a group with “three new members”, their agency Attrakt has shared. Yesterday (November 2), K-pop agency Attrakt announced that it would be adding three new members to K-pop girl group. The news follows a months-long legal battle with original former members Saena, Sio and Aran, whose contracts with the agency have since been terminated. “We plan to reorganize FIFTY FIFTY centring around Keena, who recently returned [to the agency]. We will recruit three new members and form a four-member group,” said the agency per Newsen, as translated by Soompi. Advertisement At the time of publishing, the agency did not specify when it plans to re-introduce the group. FIFTY FIFTY first debuted with the line-up of Saena, Sio, Keena and Aran in November 2022 with their mini-album ‘The Fifty’. The quartet made a comeback in February 2023 with their single ‘Cupid’, which later became viral on TikTok, propelling the group to international fame. In June 2023, all four members filed to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt, claiming that the agency had violated terms of their contract. During this time, Attrakt released several statements claiming that ‘Cupid’ producers The Givers, led by producer Ahn Sung-il,… Read More →

03NOVNews

ENHYPEN drop new song ‘Keep Swimmin’ Through’ for the upcoming ‘Baby Shark’ movie

ENHYPEN have released a music video for their new song, ‘Keep Swimmin’ Through’, which will appear in the upcoming Baby Shark movie. ENHYPEN star in the new music video as a boyband of animated beluga whales. The clip features the K-pop group perform alongside their cartoon counterparts, as well as scenes from the upcoming film, Baby Shark’s Big Movie!. The K-pop boyband are also set to perform ‘Keep Swimmin’ Through’ live during the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, as part of Nickelodeon and Pinkfong’s Baby Shark float. Advertisement [embedded content] Aside from ENHYPEN, Baby Shark’s Big Movie! will also feature the voices of Cardi B, her husband Offset and their daughter Kulture, all three of whom will be reprising their roles from the TV show. The film will also feature Ashley Tisdale, *NSYNC‘s Lance Bass, actor Patrick Warbuton and more. A synopsis for Baby Shark’s Big Movie! reads: “When Baby Shark encounters an evil pop starfish named Stariana who plans to steal his gift of song in order to dominate all underwater music, he must break her spell to restore harmony to the seas.” Baby Shark’s Big Movie! will premiere on Nickelodeon this December, and will also be available to stream through… Read More →

03NOVNews

Jungkook – ‘Golden’ review: a new pop king prepares to take his throne

Every decade has its pop king. The 2000s were dominated by Justin Timberlake as he shimmied into the spotlight solo, away from his *NSYNC bandmates. The 2010s belonged to Justin Bieber, the Canadian singer presenting a modern teen icon. So far, the 2020s have been lacking one huge male solo star that reigns over the pop world but, with ‘Golden’, BTS’ Jungkook proves he’s more than up to the task. Known as the “golden maknae” (or golden youngest) of the world-conquering group, the 26-year-old singer has often been spoken about as if he has the Midas touch no matter what he tries his hand at. While Jungkook’s creative contributions to his debut solo album are limited – he has no writing or production credits, but is described as having “curated” these songs to “reflect his artistry” – he embodies each song’s emotions and style with ease; a musical chameleon becoming each new sound. ‘Golden’ is a story of two halves. On the first, upbeat and light-hearted, Jungkook shares vignettes about falling in love and standing strong in a relationship. Opener ‘3D’, featuring Jack Harlow, snared a lover over 2000s pop, while first single ‘Seven’ with Latto sets either a romantic… Read More →

03NOVNews

Watch BTS’ Jungkook’s new music video for ‘Standing Next to You’

South Korean singer Jungkook of K-pop boyband BTS has released a music video for his new single, ‘Standing Next to You’. The new music video for ‘Standing Next to You’ features a loose storyline about the Jungkook chasing after a mysterious femme fatale, but largely features the K-pop idol showcasing his dance skills through elaborate choreography. “Standing next to you / Standing in the fire next to you / You know it’s deeper than the train / it’s deeper than the pain / When it’s deep like DNA / Something they can’t take away,” he sings on the chorus of the song. Advertisement [embedded content] ‘Standing Next to You’ is the third single from Jungkook’s debut solo album, ‘Golden’, which was released alongside his new music video. The record also includes the hit singles ‘3D’ featuring Jack Harlow and ‘Seven’ featuring Latto. ‘Golden’ also includes a number of high-profile collaborations, such as with DJ Snake on ‘Please Don’t Change’ and Major Lazer on ‘Closer to You’. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes are credited as songwriters for ‘Yes or No’ and ‘Hate You’, respectively. In a pre-taped video released in celebration of ‘Golden’, Jungkook spoke about how he wants to become “a… Read More →

02NOVNews

Watch The Libertines’ debauched new video for ‘Run, Run, Run’

The Libertines have shared the video for their new single ‘Run, Run, Run’. READ MORE: The Libertines talk being clean and connected: “We just want to write beautiful songs in the moment” The clip, which you can view below, features “a life in a day of a seedy Flash Harry cab driver (played by His Dark Materials actor Geoff Bell), who drives his various customers round the fleshpots and watering holes of Margate in his retro Bentley Turbo motor, stopping off to pay off his gambling debts and neck a pigs ear or ten, before getting back on the job,” according to a press release. It was directed by Alex Brown who has previously worked with La Roux and James Blake and shot in Cliftonville, Margate and at the band’s nearby hotel The Albion Rooms. Advertisement The clip is the first in a series of videos in the seaside town which will feature the characters from the songs (and the album cover artwork) from their new LP ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, which is out on March 8, 2024. Fans can pre-order the album here. [embedded content] The single was first shared by the band last month. Speaking to… Read More →

02NOVNews

Jenna Ortega explains why she “can’t watch” herself on screen

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has revealed that she “can’t watch” herself on screen. READ MORE: ‘Wednesday’: behind the screams on TV’s spookiest new spinoff In a new interview, the 21-year-old actress said she wouldn’t be able to move forward with her career if she spent too much time focusing on things she doesn’t like about a particular scene. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s December/January issue, in recognition of her receiving the Breakthrough award at the Women of the Year Awards 2023, Ortega said: “I can’t watch my work, as I know I won’t be able to push forward and continue to grow as an actor if I cling on to certain things. Advertisement “A lot of people in my profession can probably relate to this: when you do a take you don’t like, you go to bed kicking yourself. But ultimately, all I can do is be vulnerable and honest when the camera’s on, and then I have to move on and let it go.” The actress said that she’s keen to take control of her career and is desperate to be able to make mistakes so she can learn from them. “I want to be able to really orchestrate my… Read More →

02NOVNews

Watch Bleachers perform ‘Modern Girl’ on ‘Fallon’

Bleachers performed recent single ‘Modern Girl’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (November 1). READ MORE: Bleachers: “This album is about wanting to hold joy, and not understanding why you can’t” Much like the single, the Jack Antonoff-led band performed the track with saxophones. You can view footage below. The track was the band’s first release under their new label home, Dirty Hit, and arrived last month. It is their first since 2021’s ‘Take The Sadness Out Of Yesterday Night‘. Advertisement The single was recently featured on the final season of the Netflix series Sex Education and will be part of the band’s forthcoming album. [embedded content] Bleachers recently announced that they would be managed by Jamie Oborne and signed to the latter’s independent label Dirty Hit. The label is also home to The 1975, Rina Sawayama, Wolf Alice, Beabadoobee and more. “Very proud to be working with Jamie and his entire team – we’ve known each other for some time now and our connection has deeply inspired me,” said Antonoff in a statement at the time. “Have loved everything he has been creating from afar and love the perspective he has on what I do.” In a four-star review… Read More →

02NOVNews

‘NCT NATION: To The World’ hits theatres worldwide in December

K-pop boyband NCT have announced the release date for their upcoming concert film, NCT NATION: To The World. Today (November 2), Trafalgar Releasing announced in a press release that NCT’s upcoming concert film NCT NATION: To The World will hit cinemas worldwide this December. Notably, Trafalgar Releasing previously distributed NCT Dream’s 2022 concert film, NCT Dream The Movie: In A Dream. The movie will follow the K-pop boyband during their concert at the Incheon Munhak Stadium in South Korea, which took place on August 26 earlier this year. The show, held in celebration of NCT’s ‘Golden Age’ album, was the first-ever live concert by the boyband, following the online ‘NCT: Resonance Global Wave’ show in 2020. Advertisement According to a press release, NCT NATION: To The World will feature performance by sub-groups NCT 127, NCT DREAM and WayV, as well as the rotating unit NCT U. The film will also include “exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses that promise to add an extra layer of excitement”. NCT NATION: To The World will be available in theatres on two nights only, on December 6 and December 10. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday (November 8) via nctnationincinemas.com. “We are excited to work together with the group once… Read More →

02NOVNews

Weeekly return with a new sound on single ‘Vroom Vroom’

K-pop girl group Weeekly have made their long-awaited return with new single, ‘Vroom Vroom’. ‘Vroom Vroom’ is the title track of Weeekly’s new mini-album’s ‘ColoRise’, which comes a year-and-a-half after their previously release, March 2022’s ‘Play Game: Awake’. The single was arranged and co-composed by NOMASGOOD, who previously worked with the girl group on their 2021 song ‘Uni’. The songwriter is also known for working on Teen Top’s 2019 single, ‘Run Away’. Advertisement ‘Vroom Vroom’ finds Weeekly exploring a new sound that’s more disco-inspired, notably recalling the later works of their IST Entertainment seniors Apink. “Time to be brave / The same path is just too predictable / We’re curious about a new place / A world we’ve never been to,” the six-member group sing on ‘Vroom Vroom’. [embedded content] “For fans who have waited for us, we wanted to show you that we made use of this time to enhance our talents,” member Park So-eun said of ‘ColoRise’, per The Korea Herald. “This album is proof that we are ready to show that we are capable of taking on new music genres.” ‘ColoRise’ is also Weeekly’s first release since the departure of original member Shin Ji-yoon. The singer left… Read More →

01NOVNews

Huey Lewis And The News are bringing a musical to Broadway in 2024

Huey Lewis And The News have announced plans to bring a musical to Broadway next year. The Heart Of Rock And Roll, which previously debuted in San Diego in 2018, will begin with previews at The James Earl Jones Theatre on March 29, 2024, ahead of its opening night on April 22. Described as a “raucous rom-com,” the musical includes Lewis’ most famous songs including ‘The Power Of Love’ which famously featured in Back To The Future, ‘Workin’ For A Livin”, ‘Stuck With You’, and ‘If This Is It’. Advertisement The official synopsis (via Deadline) reads: “The Heart Of Rock And Roll centres on a couple of thirty-somethings who know exactly what they want from life – until they find each other. It’s going to take ‘The Power of Love’ – and a little help from their friends – to show them the way.” [embedded content] Casting for the Broadway production is yet to be announced. “Working on our show has been so gratifying,” said Lewis in a statement. “I’ve always been a storyteller, and it’s a thrill to see my songs woven together in service of a fantastic, new story. That it will all take place on the world’s… Read More →

01NOVNews

Music Venue Trust launches Christmas gifting campaign to help at-risk grassroots venues

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has launched a Christmas gifting campaign to help at-risk grassroots venues. Music Venue Properties, the independent Charitable Community Benefit Society created by the MVT, has announced the ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ scheme, to encourage music fans to gift shares in the campaign to friends and family over the festive period. According to the MVT, anyone can gift a share under the ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ initiative with a minimum investment of £50 here. Advertisement The recipients of shares automatically become a member and co-owner of the Charitable Community Benefit Society and its assets and will receive a guaranteed 3 per cent APR return on their investment. Chris Prosser, director of MVP said: “By supporting the ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ campaign music fans will provide much needed resources for Music Venue Properties to acquire the freehold of more at-risk grassroots music venues. “With 16 per cent of the UK’s grassroots music venues having closed in the last 12 months at a rate of two per week, this initiative serves as a timely reminder that these are more than just spaces; they are cultural landmarks that have witnessed the rise of legendary bands and… Read More →

01NOVNews

Olivia Rodrigo to perform at 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony

Olivia Rodrigo is set to perform at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. The singer will join a mystery artist described as “one of her heroes” at the New York event this Friday (November 3). Despite that, according to an interview with The New York Times the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Sykes, has already confirmed she will be performing with inductee Sheryl Crow. Advertisement “Olivia Rodrigo is coming in this year,” he said. “Last year she got up and sang ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon. She’s going to play with Sheryl Crow this year. It’s this mutual admiration that connects the past with the present.” 🚨 HUGE NEWS 🚨 @oliviarodrigo will perform with one of her heroes at the #RockHall2023 Induction Ceremony! Don’t miss her return to the @rockhall stage this Friday 11/3 at 8p ET pic.twitter.com/QMi6ne8D3I — Rock Hall (@rockhall) November 1, 2023 Other inductees for 2023 include Kate Bush, George Michael, Rage Against The Machine, Missy Eliott, The Spinners, and Willie Nelson, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. This year’s Musical Influence Awards will go to hip-hop legend DJ Kool Herc and the late Link Wray, the… Read More →

01NOVNews

Interpol announce 2024 ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ and ‘Antics’ anniversary shows

Interpol have announced further plans to play ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ and ‘Antics’ anniversary shows in 2024. The New York band recently performed the former in full at San Francisco’s Outside Lands in August while In July, Interpol also played ‘Antics’ in full at a special gig in Paris. Now, they have taken to Instagram to announce a further four shows in South America kicking off in Chile at the Caupolicán Theatre on May 31, 2024 before wrapping up at São Paulo Audio in Brazil on June 7. Advertisement Tickets go on sale over the next week starting tomorrow (November 2) and can be purchased here. “Next year, we return for an exclusive string of shows to celebrate the anniversaries of Turn on The Bright Lights and Antics. We can’t wait to see you all there! More to follow very soon…” the band wrote. Speaking previously to NME in 2019, frontman Paul Banks said he “like[d] the idea” of the band hitting the road in 2024 for a special 20th-anniversary tour celebrating ‘Antics’. “I feel like there was a moment of reticence when we talked about [touring to celebrate debut album] ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’, which was ameliorated… Read More →

01NOVNews

Taylor Swift is the most translated artist in the world, study finds

Taylor Swift is the most translated artist in the world, according to a new study. The results were found as part of a recent study conducted by WordFinderX, which analysed data on 627,000 translations of 277,000 songs from more than 11,700 musical artists. The songs were ranked by the number of times that they had been translated from their original language, and artists were also ranked based on how many times their songs had been translated. Non-English-speaking artists were also ranked separately. Advertisement Of the results, it was shown that Taylor Swift was the most translated artist globally, with fans translating 365 of Swift’s songs across 57 languages – the equivalent of nearly 5,000 translations in total. K-pop stars BTS came in second place due to their popularity and Korean lyrics, and Lana Del Rey and The Beatles came in third and fourth place respectively. Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at Soldier Field on June 2, 2023, in Chicago. CREDIT: Shanna Madison/Getty Images Others on the list included Céline Dion, Julio Inglesias, Shakira and One Direction. Similarly, on the non-English speaking list, BTS came in peak position, followed by German metal band Rammstein, Ana German from Uzbekistan and… Read More →

01NOVNews

When is ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ coming out?

Five Nights At Freddy’s has become the box office smash of the 2023 Halloween season. Based on the video game series, the film follows security guard Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) who takes on a night-time job at an abandoned arcade restaurant, only to find four animatronic mascots who come alive at night. Following its release in late October, the film has grossed over $136million (£112million) worldwide against a production budget of $20million (£16.5million). Advertisement Other cast members include Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard. Has Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 been announced? Blumhouse has yet to officially announce a sequel, although judging by its massive success at the box office, a follow-up is practically inevitable. Back in February, Lillard confirmed (via WeeklyMTG) he had signed up for three Five Nights At Freddy’s films, so there’s certainly plans to make it an ongoing film series. This page will be updated when a sequel and a release date are officially announced. [embedded content] What have the creators said about a sequel? Director Emma Tammi said a potential sequel would likely be based on the second game in the series, released back in 2014. Advertisement “We’re definitely excited to keep… Read More →

01NOVNews

G-Dragon to attend police questioning, drug test next week

South Korean musician G-Dragon will attend a police questioning and take a drug test next week, as part of the ongoing investigations into his alleged drug use. G-Dragon’s lawyer, Kim Su-hyeon, said in a press release that the K-pop idol’s upcoming questioning by the police is voluntary and will take place on Monday (November 6) at the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, according to Yonhap News Agency. On top of the questioning, police also announced yesterday (October 31) that they will also be conducting a rapid drug test on the 35-year-old singer as part of procedure. Advertisement The October 31 statement by G-Dragon’s legal counsel also included a warning from against the dissemination of falsified information about the singer’s current situation. “We urge the media and press to report with responsibility to prevent Kwon Ji-yong, a K-pop artist representing South Korea, from being inflicted any irrevocable damage from the spread of false information,” the statement read. G-Dragon – real name Kwon Ji-young – was first booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police on October 26, and is currently under probe without detention for his alleged breach of South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act. A day after the allegations surfaced (October 27), the… Read More →