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Jamie xx announces return with new single arriving this week

Jamie xx has announced his return this week with a new single. READ MORE: Jamie xx On Debut Solo Album ‘In Colour’, His Bright, Bold Homage To London Nightlife On Instagram, Jamie xx announced that he will return tomorrow (April 12) with new track, ‘Let’s Do It Again’. “I had a lot of fun trying this one out at festivals last year. You might recognise it…” he wrote on Instagram over the weekend. “LET’S DO IT AGAIN is out on Tuesday.” Advertisement See the announcement from Jamie xx here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie xx (@jamie___xx) Recently, Jamie xx produced his bandmate Oliver Sim‘s first two solo singles, ‘Romance With A Memory‘ and ‘Fruit‘. Speaking about his debut single, Sim said: “Terrifyingly, this is the first song I’ve ever released under my own name, I really hope you all enjoy it. Produced by my dear older brother Jamie xx. “P.S still very much in a loving and happy relationship/band with Romy and Jamie,” he added of his bandmates. The xx’s most recent studio album, ‘I See You’, came out in January 2017. Back in December, the band shared video footage of themselves working together in what appeared to… Read More →

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Watch Ghost debut new ‘Impera’ tracks as they begin arena tour

Ghost kicked off their arena headline tour for ‘Impera’ last night (April 9) in Manchester, debuting new songs and reviving Papa Nihil – check out footage and the complete setlist below. READ MORE: Ghost – ‘Impera’ review: Swedish metallers go bigger than ever Taking to the stage at Manchester’s AO Arena, Ghost played four songs from the recently released ‘Impera’ including ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’ and ‘Spillways’, both of which had never been played before at a proper live gig (though had made appearances at Ghost’s livestreamed album launch show). Elsewhere the set drew heavily from 2018’s ‘Prequelle’ and 2015’s ‘Meliora’. Check out the setlist and fan shot footage below. Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghost B.C Türkiye (@turkey.ghostbc) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghost B.C Türkiye (@turkey.ghostbc) Ghost played: ‘Kaisarion’ ‘Rats’ ‘From the Pinnacle to the Pit’ ‘Spillways’ (Live Premiere) ‘Devil Church’ ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’ (Live Premiere) ‘Miasma’ ‘Cirice’ ‘Hunter’s Moon’ ‘Faith’ ‘Helvetesfönster’ ‘Year Zero’ ‘He Is’ ‘Ritual’ ‘Mummy Dust’ ‘Kiss the Go-Goat’ ‘Enter Sandman’ (Metallica cover) ‘Dance Macabre’ ‘Square Hammer’ Advertisement Elsewhere in the set, Ghost resurrected the character of Papa Nihil for a sax solo during ‘Miasma’…. Read More →

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Jack White suggests that The Rolling Stones copied The Beatles

Jack White has suggested that The Rolling Stones copied The Beatles in a new interview. READ MORE: Jack White’s 10 most spectacular live performances caught on camera Speaking to MOJO, White praised frontman Mick Jagger saying that he was “smart” and was always “feeing whatever the hippest thing was” in the 1960s, including, he went on, “copying” The Beatles – their biggest rivals of the day. White explained: “People want The Rolling Stones to be cool, dirty, raucous. They don’t want to understand that The Rolling Stones were chasing a hit constantly and feeding off whatever the hippest thing was, copying whatever The Beatles did last week. Advertisement “That disrupts the fantasy. And the fantasy’s amazing – I have indulged many times with those kinds of bands. That’s not an insult. That’s them being smart and figuring out a way to keep a train moving.” The Rolling Stones – CREDIT: Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns White went on to reveal in the same interview that his favourite Beatle is Paul McCartney. He explained: “Absolutely 1,000 per cent Paul McCartney. ‘Get Back’ proves what I’ve been saying since I was 13 – without Paul, there’s no Beatles. “Everybody else is out-of-this-world incredible. But you could theoretically take… Read More →

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Watch Jack White perform US national anthem at Detroit Tigers game

Jack White took to the field at Comerica Park in Detroit yesterday (April 8) to perform the US national anthem – you can watch his performance below. READ MORE: Jack White – ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ review: guitar wizard meets the audience halfway The former White Stripes frontman played an instrumental version of the anthem before the Detroit Tigers’ baseball game against the Chicago White Sox. The performance coincided with the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Fear Of The Dawn’. For the performance, White was backed by bassist Dominic Davis, keyboardist Quincy McCrary, and drummer Daru Jones – the same trio set to accompany White on his ‘Supply Chain Issues Tour’. Advertisement It comes after White previously threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Tigers game against the White Sox back in 2014. You can see White’s performance below: Native Detroiter Jack White performs the national anthem on Opening Day. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/cANcnHzOYm — Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) April 8, 2022 Later in the same night, at a homecoming gig at Detroit’s Masonic Temple Theatre, White proposed to – then just moments later, married – his girlfriend, fellow singer-songwriter and local Olivia Jean. The historic moment came at the end of White’s set at… Read More →

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U2, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and more share messages for ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign

U2’s Bono and Edge, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John are among the litany of artists mounting Global Citizen’s new ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign – billed by the organisation as “the world’s largest social media rally for refugee relief” – sharing messages in support of and solidarity for Ukrainian peoples. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” It comes ahead of summit being held today (April 9), with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau co-hosting the main conference alongside European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. According to the campaign’s website, Global Citizen aim to raise billions of dollars to fund “UN agencies that are part of the flash appeal as well as GlobalGiving, which gives money to 30+ grassroots organizations in the [Ukrainian] region”. “Refugees in Ukraine and around the world need our help now,” Springsteen said in his video message, shared to Instagram yesterday (April 8) with the hashtag #StandUpForUkraine. “Join all of us on E Street, and Global Citizen, as we stand up for Ukraine and stand up for those displaced globally, because everyone deserves safe and humane living conditions.” Advertisement For their contribution, Bono and Edge shared an acoustic… Read More →

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Tom Misch announces new electronic project Supershy, drops two new songs

Tom Misch has launched a new electronic project called Supershy. He also dropped two songs as an introduction to his new sound, ‘Happy Music’ and ‘Something On My Mind’. READ MORE: Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes – ‘What Kinda Music’ review: probably more fun to make than it is to hear “This dude Supershy has dropped his first 2 tracks,” Misch said in an Instagram post while tagging the profile of his electronic alter-ego. He added: “I’m digging these! Check them out.” Hear the disco tracks below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Misch (@tommisch) Advertisement In a separate post, the singer revealed the cover art for the two new singles and shared details of the new project with followers. “I present to you Supershy,” he wrote. “I’ve always loved electronic dance music and wanted to create an alter ego where I could explore and release these new sounds… very excited to share that the first two tracks ‘Happy Music’ and ‘Something On My Mind.” A recent release promises, “more music from Supershy coming to dancefloors soon.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Misch (@tommisch) Advertisement The South Londoner known for “weaving… Read More →

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Crawlers announce biggest UK tour to date

Liverpool four-piece Crawlers have announced a UK headline tour set to kick off this October, after their debut UK run sold out in a day. READ MORE: Crawlers: Merseyside misfits making striking alt-rock with a powerful message The rock band will play ten shows across the UK and Ireland, including a coveted appearance at London’s Scala. Kicking off proceedings at Bristol’s Thekla on October 31, the band travel through London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Nottingham, Sheffield and Liverpool before wrapping up at Northumbria University Reds Bar in Newcastle on Friday November 11. Full tour information can be found below, with tickets available here from 9am BST on Thursday April 14. Details of the special fan pre-sale are available here. Advertisement As well as the UK tour, Crawlers also revealed earlier this week that they will embark on their debut North American tour this June. Details of that run of shows can be found here. Crawlers – who are currently on the road on their sold-out debut UK tour – dropped the news of the headline run today (April 8), closely following the release of an official music video for their latest single, ‘I Can’t Drive’. Dropping on April 7, ‘I Can’t… Read More →

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Bop Shop: Songs From Maggie Rogers, Lauv, eaJ, Jewel, And More

The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Banks: “Holding Back” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TO9-ujYh7A Banks has long melded the constraints of pop music to suit her sonic vision where she sees fit, giving us bops as daring as they are dark. She continues this effort with “Holding Back” from her new album Serpentina, out today. The thumping track begins with a high-pitched hook, an unexpected flourish from a singer known for living in her lower register that rings triumphant each time it comes around. It’s fitting for a song about taking fault for a misunderstanding, and the lyrics find her coming from a new place of maturity and wisdom: “Baby, don’t be… Read More →

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Ukrainian Eurovision entrants speak out as they become bookies’ favourites

The Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra have become the bookies’ favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” The rap group, who formed in 2019, replaced Ukraine’s original entrant Alina Pash, who withdrew from the competition in February. On February 12, Pash was announced as the winner of Vidbir, the nationally televised selection show that Ukraine uses to find its Eurovision entry, with her song ‘Тіні забутих предків’ (‘Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors’). Advertisement Kalush Orchestra finished in second place with their track ‘Stefania’, which is an ode to powerful mothers. They are now the favourites to win Eurovision overall, with their odds currently sitting at 19/3 (via Oddschecker). According to the BBC, the six members of the band were on tour in Ukraine when Russia invaded. “The day the war began, we were returning from the tour from the city of Dnipro,” rapper Oleh Psiuk said. “And we were close to the explosions in Boryspil. We heard them ourselves. “One member of our band [then joined] the civil defence, defending Kyiv. I have created my own volunteer organisation. We help people find shelter, medicines, transport. We just… Read More →

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Tate McRae announces debut album ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’

Tate McRae has announced her debut album, ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’. View the artwork below. The record is set for release on May 27, and will feature previously released singles ‘She’s All I Wanna Be’, ‘Chaotic’, and ‘Feel Like Shit’. Her first studio full-length follows her 2021 EP, ‘Too Young To Be Sad’. READ MORE: Tate McRae’s ‘Too Young To Be Sad’ livestream: a high energy spectacle with pop star ambition McRae is also set to kick off a tour in the UK and Ireland on June 12 at Manchester’s O2 Ritz. The singer will also be a special guest on Shawn Mendes’ 2022 tour. Check out ticket details, here. Advertisement Tate McRae album final CREDIT: Press Speaking to NME about her debut album last year, McRae said “I like to try to analyse structures of different albums and see what kind mine might be similar to,” naming the labyrinthine structure on Frank Ocean‘s ‘Blonde’ as a reference point, as well as Billie Eilish‘s debut ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go’ and ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd. “The cool thing about ‘Blonde’,” she said, “is that I don’t think I’ve heard one song that sounds anything the same to him and, you know, the… Read More →

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Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler finishes first draft of his memoir

Former Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed that he’s finished the first draft of his forthcoming autobiography. READ MORE: 10 WTF things you didn’t know about Black Sabbath The musician confirmed over a year ago that he’d written half of the book, which he hopes will offer his grandchildren an insight into his illustrious career with the Ozzy Osbourne-led metal band. “[It’s] been fun going through stuff – old times and growing up in Birmingham, and all that,” Butler explained at the time. “I’m right in the middle of doing that at the moment.” Advertisement Taking to Twitter last night (April 6), the bassist told fans that he’d “just turned in the 1st draft of my book” and was now thinking of potential titles. “So far, I have: Into the Void, Basses Loaded, Past Forward, What The Butler Did [and] Bassic Instinct,” he wrote, adding: “Feel free to send me which of those you think would suit my #autobiography.” You can see that tweet below. Just turned in the 1st draft of my book so I’m now thinking of titles. So far, I have:Into the VoidBasses LoadedPast ForwardWhat The Butler DidBassic Instinct Feel free to send me which of… Read More →

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TWICE announce additional date for encore concert in Los Angeles

TWICE have announced an additional date for their upcoming encore concert in Los Angeles. READ MORE: NMIXX try to transcend genres on their debut single ‘O.O’, but the effort doesn’t quite land The group shared earlier today (April 7) that they would be performing for an additional night in Los Angeles for their upcoming encore concert, after reportedly selling out tickets within 15 to 25 minutes of sales going live for what was previously meant to be a one-night-only performance. The second show will also be held at the Banc Of California Stadium, which boasts a rough seat capacity of 22,000, and will take place on May 15. The addition of both encore performances comes after the girl group wrapped up the U.S leg of their ‘III’ world tour last month, which saw all seven shows in L.A, Oakland, Fort Worth and New York sell out. Advertisement Tickets for the newly-added show will be going on sale on April 11 at 3pm PDT through the Live Nation website. TWICE 4TH WORLD TOUR ‘Ⅲ’ ENCORE / ADDITIONAL SHOW INFO ■SHOW INFO-LOS ANGELES 2022.05.15 (SUN) 7:30PM @ BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM ■TICKET OPEN-2022.04.11 (MON) 3PM (PDT)-WEBSITE: https://t.co/ugDHoZSOol ■MORE INFOhttps://t.co/3u7cpM9Rtr#TWICE_4TH_WORLD_TOUR_ENCORE pic.twitter.com/NfbXWlqFYX — TWICE… Read More →

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Pusha T reveals his new album is titled ‘It’s Almost Dry’, announces USA tour

Pusha T has confirmed his upcoming fourth studio album will be titled ‘It’s Almost Dry’ and announced USA tour dates supporting the record. READ MORE: Pusha T on making “the album of the year” ‘Daytona’ and playing ping pong with Damon Albarn The rapper has also announced he will be embarking on a tour of the United States in support of the album starting this May. There will be more dates to come, as the rapper has noted that the announcement is only “phase one” of the tour. Currently, 12 tour dates have been announced, including stops in Seattle and Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale on tomorrow (April 8), but pre-sales will open in various timezones across the United States via Ticketmaster today. Album title: IT’S ALMOST DRY Phase one of the tour coming to a city near you… TIX GO ON SALE FRIDAY 4/8 ??? pic.twitter.com/pCx0JOZ3zg — King Push (@PUSHA_T) April 6, 2022 Advertisement Pusha T released ‘Neck & Wrist’ featuring Jay-Z, the latest single from ‘It’s Almost Dry’, just yesterday (April 6). The single was produced by Pharrell Williams and follows the release of February’s ‘Diet Coke’, which was produced by Kanye West and 88-Keys. ‘Neck &… Read More →

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New trailer released for Cypress Hill documentary

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming new Cypress Hill documentary – check it out below. READ MORE: Cypress Hill – ‘Elephants On Acid’ review The film, called Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain, will explore the group’s long-lasting influence on hip-hop and culture: it arrives on April 20. Directed by Estevan Oriol, the film opens with B-Real looking through film with a microscope. “Somewhere in here, there is Cypress Hill,” he says adding: “I never thought we’d be making history.” Advertisement The documentary features rare archival footage and images of the group – originally comprising B-Real, Sen Dog, Eric Bobo, and DJ Muggs — from their early beginnings when they performed in front of 16 people to their height, playing to more than 150,000 fans. Speaking about the film in January, Sen Dog said: “We were proud hip-hoppers back in the day and we’ve gone through it all. We’re proud to be part of the hip-hop industry. Doing a straight hip-hop joint was the way to go.” Watch the trailer here: Back in March, Cypress Hill revealed that the album they release after their next will be their “final traditional” LP. “The next album after this one will be the… Read More →

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Courting drop playful new track ‘Tennis’ and share tour dates for this fall

Courting have shared a playful and upbeat new track called ‘Tennis’. Listen to the “twisted” tongue in cheek single below. The Liverpool four-piece also shared a round of UK tour dates set for this September and October. See the full list of dates below. Tickets are available here. READ MORE: Footie-loving indie bands on how they’re coping with England’s brutal Euros defeat: “It hurts a lot” “‘Tennis’ is a paypig’s personal redemption narrative, set in “the city”, and told in two parts,” the band said of their new track. “A twisted tale of two lovers’ back and forth, bound by cricket, bodybuilding and money. A story as old as time.” Advertisement Their newest single follows their 2021 EP, ‘Grand National.’ In the melodic hook-driven track, frontman Sean Murphy-O’Neill’s goes from monologuing to singing, at one point inquiring lyrically, “would you find me attractive if I had small muscles?” “We named the song Tennis as a logical (but unrelated) sequel to our two previously released sports-related songs,” the band added. “To us, this felt like a natural ending to that idea. Dynamically, the second part of the song is supposed to represent a shift in tone for the character in which… Read More →

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Interpol tease release of new single ‘Toni’ tomorrow

Interpol have teased the premiere of their new single, ‘Toni’. Hear a snippet of the song below. In an Instagram post, which featured a preview of the song’s music video, as well as a snippet of the slow-building piano track, the band shared that they would drop new music tomorrow (April 7). READ MORE: Interpol tell us about their ‘A Fine Mess’ EP – “This is about taking the party by the horns” In the short clip, a gang of people can be seen wearing matching grey uniforms and wielding different weapons as their new single plays in the background while frontman Paul Banks waits nearby in a police car. The video has been directed by Van Alpert, whose credits include the Skategoat documentary and the video for Post Malone‘s ‘White Iversion’. Advertisement “Tune into the premiere of our new single, ‘Toni’ on our YouTube channel tomorrow, April 7 at 12:30 pm EDT / 5:30 pm BST” the post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Interpol (@interpol) This is the second time Interpol have shared a teaser of their yet-to-be released single. In January, they posted another of the group playing together. They captioned the clip… Read More →

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New Ol’ Dirty Bastard documentary on the way

A documentary on late Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard has been announced. This will be the first official documentary on ODB and is co-produced by his widow Icelene Jones. READ MORE: Re-Enter The Wu Tang: RZA on the past, present and future of the hip-hop icons Ol’ Dirty Bastard, real name Russell Tyrone Jones, was a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group. He passed away in November 2004 at the age of 35 following an accidental drug overdose. Advertisement Currently under the working title Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the film will be co-directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI, Citizen Ashe) and his son Jason Pollard (Bitchin’: The Sound And Fury Of Rick James). A&E Network, who will be releasing the documentary, promises a “definitive” look at ODB, produced with the cooperation of the rapper’s estate and featuring “a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife, Icelene Jones, and access to his closest friends and family.” “This culture-defining special humanizes ODB as a man, a father, and a husband like never before,” a statement added, “providing an intimate picture of ODB’s life and reflecting on his lasting impact on music and culture.” Method Man and Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang… Read More →

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Diverse Album Motivation by 2Kee Is Out Now

Versatile artist 2Kee is captivating everyone’s attention with his new album, called Motivation. Listening to each song gives the audience a whole new experience and, luckily, there are 25 songs to enjoy! As an artist who loves to dabble in between genres, 2Kee has found success in his diverse approach to creating music. The multi-genre album includes Pop, R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Afropop and Reggae to name a few. With his single “POWA” reaching more than 1.3 million views on YouTube, the independent artist is set to become a major star. As an experienced musician who’s been making music since he was 12 years-old, 2Kee has all the attributes to be at the top of the game. His new collection of amazing songs, Motivation, is now out and available to purchase and stream. Find 2Kee on Instagram – Spotify– Twitter – YouTube – TikTok

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Mitski announces additional UK and Irish tour dates for summer 2022

Mitski has announced details of new UK and Irish tour dates for this summer, ahead of an imminent, sold-out run of dates. READ MORE: Mitski – ‘Laurel Hell’ review: meta musings set to her grandest music yet As announced last year, the singer-songwriter will tour new album ‘Laurel Hell’ in the UK and Europe later this month, ending on April 29 with a London gig at Brixton Academy. Mitski will touch down in the UK on April 21 for gigs in Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow before visiting Dublin, Manchester and London. You can find tickets here. A run of European concerts is then scheduled to follow between April 30 and May 19. Advertisement Mitski is also due to support Harry Styles at a run of UK stadium shows in June as well as headline new Margate festival LEISURE, and will play a series of new headline shows in the UK, Ireland and Europe around these dates. Tickets for the new shows will go on sale at 10am local time on Friday, April 8. See the full list of new and existing dates below, and pick up tickets for all dates here. APRIL 2022 21 – Marble Factory, Bristol 22 – University Stylus, Leeds 23… Read More →

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Sharon Van Etten shares details of new album ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’

Sharon Van Etten has today (April 6) shared details of her sixth studio album, ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’. READ MORE: Sharon Van Etten live in Los Angeles: ten ‘Epic’ years and a timely celebration of resilience The record will arrive on May 6 via Jagjaguwar and is set to explore “the questions we ask ourselves when we think the world – or at least, our world – might be ending”, according to a statement. It continued: “Have we loved as well as we could? Did we try hard enough? How do we protect the things most precious to us from destructive forces beyond our control? And how do we salvage something worthwhile when it seems all is lost?” Advertisement You can watch the trailer for the new album below: Unlike Van Etten’s previous albums, there will be no single releases leading up to the album’s arrival. A statement confirmed that recently released singes ‘Porta‘ and ‘Used To It‘ will not appear on this album. Speaking about the album, Van Etten said: “I wanted to approach this release differently, to engage my fans in an intentional way, in an effort to present the album as a whole body of… Read More →

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The Weeknd shares ‘Out Of Time’ video with ‘Squid Game’ star HoYeon Jung

The Weeknd has shared a video for new single ‘Out Of Time’, starring Squid Game‘s HoYeon Jung and Jim Carrey – watch it below. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: soulful star meets a new day with hope and hindsight It’s the latest track to be taken from the Canadian pop star’s most recent album, ‘Dawn FM’, following the singles ‘Take My Breath’, ‘Sacrifice’ and ‘Gasoline’. Directed by Cliqua, the video for ‘Out Of Time’ follows The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) and Jung as they enjoy an evening of karaoke. As the clip comes to a close, Carrey, dressed in scrubs, can be seen placing an artificial mask over what is presumed to be the face of The Weeknd. Advertisement Carrey’s monologue from Dawn FM can be heard playing. “Don’t you dare touch that dial, because like the song says, you are out of time,” he says. “You’re almost there, don’t panic. There’s still more music to come before you’re completely engulfed in the blissful embrace of that little light you see in the distance. “Soon you will be healed and refreshed, free from all trauma, pain, guilt and shame. You may even forget your name. But before you dwell… Read More →