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Watch Halsey perform ‘So Good’ for the first time at Governors Ball 2022

Halsey has performed their new single, ‘So Good’ live for the first time. Watch clips of the performance below. The singer was headlining Governors Ball tonight (June 11) when they surprised fans with a live rendition of the track from the festival’s main stage. READ MORE: Halsey: “I’ve always been driven to reinvent myself and reinvent my genre” The release of the song was a rocky one for the singer, who posted a video on TikTok in May telling their followers that their label wouldn’t let them drop it until they could “fake a viral moment” on the app. Advertisement The video, which Halsey later called a “TikTok tantrum”, garnered over a million likes, and in the aftermath, Capitol Records tweeted on May 31 that they “love” and “support” Halsey, saying they would commit to releasing ‘So Good’ on June 9. Now, a few short days after its release, they sung the heartfelt song to a New York City crowd. ur all i think about! and everywhere i look! pic.twitter.com/fhVJLDodG4 — lexi lane (@lexiIane) June 12, 2022 Halsey also covered Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ during their set. The 1985 single has been witnessing a resurgence after it featured as… Read More →

11JUNNews

Kris Wu thought to be sentenced on rape charges following secret trial in Beijing

Content warning: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault. Kris Wu is to be sentenced over charges of rape and “group licentiousness”, it has been reported, with a secret trial said to have been held in Beijing on Friday (June 10). According to the South China Morning Post, word of the trial was kept hush out of respect for the alleged victim’s safety. It comes 10 months after Wu was formally arrested on suspicion of rape. The first allegations of his predatory behaviour – which included claims of date rape and preying on underage girls – were made on July 18, 2021. After being detained by Chinese police 13 days later (July 31), he was arrested on August 16. Prior to his arrest, authorities stated that Wu was detained “in response to relevant information reported on the internet”, which included claims that the former K-pop idol and brand ambassador had “repeatedly deceived young women into sexual relations”. Days after he was detained, another woman from Los Angeles accused Wu of raping her as a teenager. Wu has strenuously denied all the allegations against him. Wu was reportedly tried at the Chaoyang District People’s Court. A verdict is yet to be… Read More →

10JUNNews

Phoebe Bridgers says she’s trying to write happier songs: “It’s a challenge to myself”

Phoebe Bridgers has spoken about her recent track ‘Sidelines’, a contribution to the soundtrack of Conversations With Friends, the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel of the same name. The song is notably more optimistic than Bridgers’ last album ‘Punisher’, which she told Variety is the result of a shift in focus. READ MORE: ‘Conversations With Friends’ review: a cold yet compelling take on Sally Rooney’s debut novel “I’m striving to do more stuff like that. I think it’s more challenging to sound smart and write well about happiness than it is about sadness. In the interest of not seeming trite, I lean toward darker subject matter, just out of comfort. And I think a challenge to myself, now, is being articulate about things that are good.” Advertisement Of her production choices, she said: “I wanted it to be hi-fi in some ways, and beautiful and cinematic, and lo-fi in other ways, and it was really hard to find that balance. Bridgers also spoke about her love of Rooney’s books. “I think Sally’s writing is so beautiful and perfect, and Normal People affected me deeply, too, in totally different ways.” She also said that she feels a particular affinity Conversations… Read More →

10JUNNews

Halsey releases ‘So Good’, the song they say their label withheld until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”

Halsey has shared their new single, ‘So Good’ – the song they claim their label would not release until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”. READ MORE: Labels pushing artists to make TikToks: you’re spoiling the fun (and that’s not even the worst of it) Halsey’s first offering of 2022, the song is the track the artist claimed their label Capitol Records was withholding from release. In May, Halsey took to the app, telling followers that ‘So Good’ wouldn’t drop until they could “fake a viral moment on TikTok”. “Basically i have a song that i love that i wanna release ASAP but my record label won’t let me…ive been in this industry for 8 years and ive sold over 165 million records…i deserve better tbh,” they wrote. @halsey I’m tired ♬ original sound – Halsey Advertisement Halsey later continued to update fans about the status of new music in the video’s comment section, writing that Capitol Records “just said I have to post tiktoks; they didn’t specifically say ‘about what’ so here I am.” The video, which Halsey later called a “TikTok tantrum”, garnered over a million likes, and in the aftermath, Capitol Records tweeted on May… Read More →

09JUNNews

Grammys announce new awards for 2023 including Songwriter Of The Year

The Recording Academy have announced details of brand new Grammy Awards for the 2023 ceremony. READ MORE: Ukraine, Billie Eilish, Louis CK: the biggest talking points from the Grammy Awards 2022 The new categories include Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical), Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games and Other Interactive Media, while a Special Merit Award will be handed out for Best Song For Social Change. “We’re so excited to honour these diverse communities of music creators through the newly established awards and amendments, and to continue cultivating an environment that inspires change, progress and collaboration,” Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr said in a statement. Advertisement “The Academy’s top priority is to effectively represent the music people that we serve, and each year, that entails listening to our members and ensuring our rules and guidelines reflect our ever-evolving industry.” Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the 64th annual GRAMMY awards on April 3, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy. See the full list of new categories and the explainers from the Recording Academy below. Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical Recognises the written excellence, profession and art of songwriting honouring the most prolific… Read More →

08JUNNews

Snoop Dogg says personal blunt roller’s “salary went up” because of inflation

Snoop Dogg has revealed that he gave his personal, full-time blunt roller a raise because of inflation. READ MORE: Snoop Dogg – ‘Algorithm’ review: Snoop’s shot at making old-school hip-hop great again Snoop first shared that he employed a “personal blunt roller” back in 2019. During an episode of The Howard Stern Show, he shared that the position paid $40,000 to $50,000 annually. The rapper, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., confirmed that the employee in question is allowed as much marijuana as he likes in exchange for the service, and also travels with Snoop at all times. “If you’re great at something I need, I’m hiring you,” he added. Advertisement Yesterday (June 7) UberFacts sent out a tweet which said “Snoop Dogg employs a full-time blunt roller who makes between $40,000 and $50,000 a year.” The California rapper then reshared the tweet, responding, “Inflation. Their salary went up!!” Inflation. Their salary went up!! https://t.co/BCtOVHMN4W — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) June 7, 2022 According to Seth Rogen, who corroborated the story on Howard Stern, Snoop’s weed roller, “knows how to gauge the look on someone’s face when it seems like they want a blunt and if they do, he gives you one.” “That… Read More →

08JUNNews

Pixies confirm new album ‘Doggerel’ with single ‘There’s A Moon On’

Pixies have confirmed the release date for their eighth album ‘Doggerel’ – see all the details below. READ MORE: Pixies’ Joey Santiago on playing with Pearl Jam, new music and Ian Brown’s conspiracy theories The Boston rockers will share their new album along with the single ‘There’s A Moon On’ on September 30 via BMG. You can pre-order the album here and hear the first single below. Vocalist/guitarist Black Francis said of the new album: “We’re trying to do things that are very big and bold and orchestrated. The punky stuff, I really like playing it but you just cannot artificially create that shit. There’s another way to do this, there’s other things we can do with this extra special energy that we’re encountering.” Advertisement Guitarist Joey Santiago added: “This time around we have grown. We no longer have under two-minute songs. We have little breaks, more conventional arrangements but still our twists in there.” In addition to digital/streaming formats, ‘Doggerel’ will also be issued in a variety of physical configurations. There will be a range of gatefold colour vinyl options: the standard red vinyl; a yellow vinyl will be available exclusively from select independent stores, and an orange vinyl that is… Read More →

08JUNNews

Watch Jack White bury himself alive in stirring ‘If I Die Tomorrow’ video

Jack White has released a new video for his latest single, ‘If I Die Tomorrow’. Watch the haunting clip below. READ MORE: Jack White – ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ review: guitar wizard meets the audience halfway The track is the latest preview for his upcoming album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ which is set for release on July 22 via his Third Man Records. In the video, Jack walks through a sparse field and forest filled with mysterious characters. The video also features washed out blue tones, replicating the colour scheme White has taken on during this album cycle. Advertisement The song is filled with solemn questions as White sings, “If I die tomorrow / Will you let me know I left in peace?” and “So if I die tomorrow / Will you give them all the love they lent to me?” ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ follows ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ which was released in April. In November of last year, White announced he would release two albums back to back in 2022. The first featured singles ‘Taking Me Back’, ‘Hi-De-Ho’ and ‘Queen Of The Bees’. Meanwhile, White recently spoke out on lack of gun control laws in the US. “As we tour in Texas these past… Read More →

08JUNHit Singles

Blondie announce mammoth box set, Against The Odds 1974 – 1982

Blondie have announced details of their long-delayed box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982. ORDER NOW: Queen are on the cover of the latest issue of Uncut The box set will be released on August 26 via UMC and The Numero Group. It’s available to pre-order here. To coincide with the announcement, they’re released a previously unheard cover of The Doors’ “Moonlight Drive”. Advertisement The box features 124 tracks – 36 of which are previously unissued – as well as two volumes of liner notes (by Uncut contributor Erin Osmon), track by track commentary, an illustrated discography and dozens of previously unpublished photos. The music has been remastered from the original analog tapes, vinyl cut at Abbey Road Studios. It’s available on Deluxe 4LP, Deluxe 8CD and 3CD Editions as well as a Super Deluxe Collectors’ Edition (10xLP, 1×7”, 1×10” in Red, White, and Black vinyl formats). The box features their first six studio albums – Blondie, Plastic Letters, Parallel Lines, Eat To The Beat, Autoamerican, The Hunter – as well as demos (including the group’s first-ever recording session), alternate versions, and studio outtakes. Says Debbie Harry, “It really is a treat to see how far we have come when I… Read More →

07JUNNews

Kate Bush achieves her first US Top 10 single with ‘Running Up That Hill’

Kate Bush‘s ‘Running Up That Hill’ has become her first US Top 10 single thanks to it being used as part of the Stranger Things 4 soundtrack. READ MORE: ‘Stranger Things’ cast and creators on the “massive” new season Arriving on Netflix on May 27, ‘Running Up That Hill’ features in the first episode of volume one of Stranger Things 4 and subsequently in episodes involving pivotal moments with the character Max (Sadie Sink). This week, 37 years after its original release, ‘Running Up That Hill’ landed at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, marking the first time one of Bush’s singles has landed in the US Top 10 chart. Advertisement The ‘Hounds Of Love’ album cut previously peaked at No. 30 in 1985, when the chart was topped by Starship’s ‘We Built This City’ and Phil Collins’ ‘Separate Lives’. Since Stranger Things 4 first aired last month, Spotify streams of the single increased by at least 153 per cent, with the track also re-entering the Top 10 on the Official UK Singles Chart. Yesterday (June 6) Bush shared a new message regarding the use of ‘Running Up That Hill’ in Stranger Things 4, saying she’s been… Read More →

05JUNNews

Harry Styles donates Apple AirPods advert fee to refugee aid charity

Harry Styles has donated his fee from the new Apple AirPods advert to a refugee aid charity, the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The star is featured in the new commercial for the company’s AirPods with spatial audio alongside ‘Music For A Sushi Restaurant’, the opening song of his new album ‘Harry’s House’. READ MORE: Harry Styles live in New York: pop don transforms arena into an intimate house party Following the unveiling of the advert last week, Styles announced that he would be donating his paycheque from it the IRC, a humanitarian aid organisation. The group are currently involved in helping the more than 6million refugees who have been displaced from Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February. Advertisement “Thank you to @HarryStyles and @Apple for your generous donation to the IRC,” the charity tweeted, confirming the star’s donation. “Working in more than 40 countries, your support will help us reach even more refugees and people in need in the world’s toughest places. Honored to have your support!” The amount donated has not been disclosed. From all of us at the IRC: Thank you to @Harry_Styles and @Apple for your generous donation to the IRC. Working in more than 40… Read More →

05JUNNews

Kate Bush on ‘Running Up That Hill’’s viral moment: “It’s all very exciting”

Kate Bush has shared a rare public statement following ‘Running Up That Hill’ re-entering the charts after featuring in Stranger Things 4. The track forms a prominent part of the new series’ storyline as the kids of Hawkins, Indiana battle against a terrifying new monster. READ MORE: ‘Stranger Things” cast and creators on the “massive” new season Since the new episodes were released by Netflix last month (May 27), the 1985 single has seen a 153 percent increase in streams and this week re-entered the Top 10 of the Official UK Singles Chart. To celebrate the resurgence of the track, Bush has now posted a statement on her official website. Advertisement “You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix,” she wrote. “It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show – I love it too!” Kate Bush – Credit: Getty She continued: “Because of this, ‘Running Up That Hill’ is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart at No. 8. It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much… Read More →

05JUNNews

Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover INXS’ ‘Devil Inside’

Toyah Willcox and her husband, King Crimson founder Robert Fripp have shared a cover of INXS’ Devil Inside – check it out below. READ MORE: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s 10 best lockdown covers – ranked! The clip is the latest in their long-running ‘Sunday Lunch’ series which began in 2020 as a result of Fripp missing live shows, thanks to coronavirus-enforced lockdowns. In recent weeks, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have covered Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Can’t Stop’, The Who’s ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, Queens Of The Stone Age‘s ‘No One Knows‘, The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’ Garbage’s ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’ and Radiohead’s ‘Creep’. Last week, they shared their take on Hole’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ Advertisement For their take on the INXS classic ‘Devil Inside’, Willcox and Fripp once again take to their kitchen with their wind machine on high and a sign saying “Devil In Fripp” behind them. Getting into the spirit of things, Fripp has even gone through his dressing up box and found a devil costume to wear for the performance. They’ve even included an outtake at the end. Check it out below: In August, Toyah Willcox released her 16th studio album ‘Posh Pop’, which she previewed… Read More →

05JUNNews

Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers kick off their world stadium tour in Spain

Red Hot Chili Peppers kicked off their world stadium tour last night (June 4) at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville – check out footage and the setlist below. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Red Hot Chili Peppers: “We feel fresh, like a new band” The tour is in support of new album ‘Unlimited Love’, the band’s first new record since 2016’s The Getaway’ and the first to feature long-serving guitarist John Frusciante in over a decade. Five new tracks from ‘Unlimited Love’ were played during the 18-song set – ‘Aquatic Mouth Dance’, ‘Here Ever After’, ‘These Are The Ways’, ‘Whatchu Thinkin’’ and lead single ‘Black Summer’. The band started the show with 2003 smash ‘Can’t Stop’ and played plenty of hits throughout the night, including ‘Scar Tissue’, ‘Californication’ and ‘Give It Away’. Advertisement The show finished with a two-song encore featuring 1992’s ‘Under The Bridge’ and 2002’s ‘By The Way’ Check out footage and the complete setlist below. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Soul To Squeeze (live @ Sevilla 4/6/2022) ?:Federico Francesco Falco #redhotchilipeppers #rhcp #soultosqueeze #unlimitedlove #johnfrusciante #flea #chadsmith #anthonykiedis pic.twitter.com/GzZW8HfN40 — RhcpFrance (Red Hot Chili Peppers France) (@rhcpfrance) June 5, 2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers en #Sevilla pic.twitter.com/FQuxrmIMO3 — Manuel Jesús Roldán (@manuroldansal) June… Read More →

05JUNNews

New York set to ban hidden fees on gig tickets with new bill

Hidden fees on gig tickets are set to banned under a new bill in New York State. The new bill passed the state senate and assembly in New York this week (June 3) and now just needs to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. As Stereogum report, the bill will mean that public-facing ticket prices will need to be “all-in” instead of having extra fees tagged on at the last minute, with the price needing to be displayed in a “clear and conspicuous manner.” Advertisement Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee chair James Skoufis told Billboard of the deal: “I agree with the statement that people should pay, and will pay, whatever they want to pay for a ticket. But they should know what that is. Oftentimes, they’re not told what that value is.” Other reaction to the bill came from Ticketmaster, whose managing director Marla Ostroff said: “We are supportive of industry-wide reforms and believe even more can be done to aid artists in delivering tickets to fans at their set price points. “We would like to thank Assemblymember O’Donnell, in particular, for his work and steadfast support of the New York entertainment community.” Advertisement Last month (May 17),… Read More →

05JUNNews

Avril Lavigne releases ‘Let Go’ deluxe edition, shares new version of ‘Breakaway’

Avril Lavigne has released a deluxe edition of her debut album ‘Let Go’ to mark its 20th anniversary, including a new version of ‘Breakaway’. ‘Breakaway’ was originally written by Lavigne for the record, but she ended up passing it along to Kelly Clarkson, whose 2004 version became a hit. Lavigne’s newly recorded rendition sees the singer return to her pop-punk roots, capturing the angsty teenage emotion of feeling out of place and wanting something bigger in life. READ MORE: Avril Lavigne – ‘Love Sux’ review: a modern update on early ’00s pop-punk Advertisement It arrived alongside an accompanying video, with scrapbook-style images, animations and song lyrics scrawled across the screen. Clips from Lavigne’s ‘Let Go’ era also feature, including snippets from the ‘Losing Grip’ music video. Check it out below. In addition to the new version of ‘Breakaway’, Lavigne’s 20th-anniversary edition of ‘Let Go’ features five B-sides and other rare material. These include ‘Falling Down’ and ‘I Don’t Give’ — from the Sweet Home Alabama and American Wedding soundtracks, respectively — ‘Why’, ‘Get Over It’ and ‘Make Up’, with the latter two unavailable on streaming services until now. A special edition double-LP vinyl of ‘Let Go’ is also set for release…. Read More →

04JUNNews

Sam Fender apologises for “heroes” Johnny Depp selfie: “I didn’t think it through and I should have”

Sam Fender has apologised for posting a selfie with Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck branding them “serious heroes”. The photo was shared on Fender’s social media accounts on the same night (June 1) a verdict was reached in Depp’s defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard. The post is no longer available and the musician has now shared an apology with his fans. “I want to apologise,” he wrote on his Instagram Story today (June 4). “I was invited to briefly meet a musical legend and an actor who has been in almost every film I’ve watched growing up. I went – we chatted music and without thinking I took a photo and posted it as it was pretty surreal.” Advertisement Going on to explain why he had called Depp and Beck “heroes”, Fender said the word “was meant in reference to their careers” but acknowledged that “in the context of the trial [it] was severely misinformed”. “I now realise that it was a poor choice of words and timing, but that’s irrelevant,” he said. CREDIT: Sam Fender/Instagram “It was naive and disrespectful to those who relate to any of the issues highlighted in the trial and the broader issues… Read More →

04JUNNews

Watch John Squire join Liam Gallagher onstage at Knebworth

Liam Gallagher was joined by The Stone Roses’ John Squire at the first of two nights at Knebworth yesterday (June 3). The former Oasis frontman is returning to the venue where the Manchester band played their iconic gigs in 1996 to celebrate the release of his third solo album ‘C’mon You Know’. READ MORE: Liam Gallagher: “I sound good. I look cool. I talk from the heart” Squire – who also appeared at Oasis’ Knebworth gigs 26 years ago – joined Gallagher on stage for the closing song of the set, ‘Champagne Supernova’. Advertisement “A big fucking round of applause for the coolest man on the planet,” Gallagher told the crowd as he introduced him. “The one and only John fucking Squire.” Watch fan-shot footage of ‘Champagne Supernova’ from Knebworth below. I just watched John Squire walk on stage and smash out champagne supernova! #LiamGallagher #Knebworth #johnsquire pic.twitter.com/VoMaUQ7geG — Paul (@Paulspur7) June 4, 2022 John squire pic.twitter.com/QU6IA1nixQ — Harris (@craven43h2) June 3, 2022 John Squire On That Guitar – Knebworth ????@liamgallagher pic.twitter.com/9aRocUX4Vc — Lewis D (@Lduckers87) June 3, 2022 As in Manchester earlier this week, Gallagher opened the show with three Oasis songs in ‘Hello’, ‘Rock’n’Roll Star’ and ‘Morning Glory’, before… Read More →

03JUNNews

Doja Cat shares glitzy visuals for ‘Elvis’ soundtrack contribution ‘Vegas’

Doja Cat has shared the video for her new track ‘Vegas’, which she recorded for the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic. READ MORE: Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet remains the greatest soundtrack ever – here’s why The footage, which you can see below, features a cameo by Shonka Dukureh, the singer and actress who plays early rock n roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton in Luhrmann’s Elvis. Thornton’s original version of ‘Hound Dog’ is incorporated into Doja Cat’s new track, and was famously re-recorded by Presley to huge success. Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and Jack White are among the others who will feature on the soundtrack. Advertisement It will also include “original songs and recordings” by Presley himself along with the film’s star, Austin Butler. Cee Lo Green will join Eminem on a song, while Swae Lee and Diplo will also unite. Elsewhere on the compilation will be songs from Chris Isaak, Denzel Curry, Jazmine Sullivan, Måneskin, Pnau and more. Kacey Musgraves, meanwhile, recently revealed she recorded a rendition of Presley’s ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ for the soundtrack. Following a premiere at Cannes Film Festival in May, Elvis is released globally on June 24, with the… Read More →

03JUNNews

Steve Jones says he’s “fucking tired” of Sex Pistols’ music

Steve Jones has admitted that he no longer listens to music by his former band the Sex Pistols, saying that his tastes have long moved on from punk rock. READ MORE: Pistol review – fast-paced biopic captures the Sex Pistols story The Sex Pistols guitarist was promoting Pistol, the Danny Boyle-directed biopic series based on his memoirs about the band, in interviews when he made the comments. He told The Telegraph: “I never really listen to the Pistols’ music anymore. I’m fucking tired of it, to be honest with you. I’d rather listen to Steely Dan.” Advertisement And he added later to The Associated Press about the re-release of the Pistols’ hit “God Save the Queen” for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee: “I don’t particularly listen to punk rock anymore. “My musical tastes have changed a lot over the years, you know, and I’m 66 years old. I’m not a kid anymore. I think it would be a bit silly if I was still flying that flag.” Sex Pistols (Picture: Barry Plummer / Press) All six episodes of Pistol, which is adapted from Jones’ 2017 memoir Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol, are streaming on Hulu and Disney+ now…. Read More →

03JUNNews

Listen to St. Vincent’s psychedelic cover of Lipps Inc’s ‘Funkytown’

St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) has shared her contribution to the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise Of Gru – a trippy and tantalising cover of Lipps Inc’s 1979 hit ‘Funkytown’. READ MORE: St. Vincent announces 2022 UK and European tour: “I want people to be like, ‘What the hell just happened to me?’” Laden with synthesised strings and horns, with her vocals slathered in digital effects, Clark’s cover makes for a ceaselessly intriguing listen. It was produced by Jack Antonoff – with whom Clark worked closely on her recent sixth album, ‘Daddy’s Home’ – and joins the Minions soundtrack alongside songs by Diana Ross and Tame Impala, Phoebe Bridgers, Brockhampton, and Antonoff’s own band Bleachers. ‘Funkytown’ was first released by Lipps Inc in 1979 as part of their debut album ‘Mouth To Mouth’, and became the group’s biggest hit (as well as their only Number One single) a year later. Its popularity surged once more in the mid-2000s, when it was featured in the soundtrack for Shrek 2. Advertisement Have a listen to Clark’s cover of ‘Funkytown’ below: Ross’ song with Tame Impala, ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’, was released last month. It was followed last week by Kali Uchis‘ cover… Read More →