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Watch Rico Nasty’s trippy video for new single ‘Vaderz’

Rico Nasty has shared the video for her new single ‘Vaderz’, featuring Bktherula. READ MORE: Rico Nasty: “I definitely resonate with being a pop-punk princess” The trippy clip, which you can view below, sees the duo referencing everyone from Gordon Ramsay to Marilyn Manson. “This ain’t no double life, bitch it’s really the way that I live/ Talk down on us then you might lose a limb/ I be stepping on bitches like I’m wearing Timbs,” raps Nasty. Advertisement It comes after the rapper teamed up with Doja Cat at Coachella over the weekend for ‘Tia Tamera’, a single taken from the deluxe version of Doja Cat’s debut album ‘Amala’. Earlier this year, Nasty spoke out out about how she finds fans encouraging her to twerk on stage during a performance “disrespectful”. Discussing how fans often hold their phones up to her with the word “twerk” while she’s on stage performing, she said: “This is probably the worst thing that you could put up while a female rapper is performing, even if she is gonna twerk, even if that’s what she does. This is so disrespectful.” She continued: “It’s pointing to this ever being why I’m on stage or pertaining to anything… Read More →

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The Subways share new song ‘Oi You Boy Bands’ and ‘You Kill My Cool’ video

The Subways have shared a new B-side called ‘Oi You Boy Bands’ along with a video for recent single ‘You Kill My Cool’ – check them both out below. The band announced their return earlier this month with ‘You Kill My Cool’ and the news that their fifth studio album would be out later this year. Along with the new music news, the band also revealed that, following the departure of their founding member and drummer Josh Morgan, Camille Phillips of The Ramonas will be playing drums as a permanent addition to the band’s line-up. Advertisement “‘You Kill My Cool’ was written at a time when I felt love so strongly that I wanted to be consumed by it, to give myself over to it entirely,” frontman Billy Lunn said of the single. Blake Claridge, director of the video – which you can watch below – added: “I’d always wanted to do something with a perpetual motion, and in the end it was a butchered slider, many clamps, sand bags, a piece of rope, a lot of heavy lifting, a crash mat, and throwing in a Roll Rig. I like to call it the ‘Drop-Cam’ but for insurance purposes I… Read More →

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Pete Doherty announces new memoir ‘A Likely Lad’

Pete Doherty has announced that he’ll publish a memoir called A Likely Lad this summer – get all the details below. The Libertines frontman worked with Simon Spence on the book, which is set to come out on June 16 via Little Brown. READ MORE: Pete Doherty and Frédéric Lo on how French serenity and being drug-free shaped their new album A synopsis of the book promises “Doherty’s version of the story – the genuine man behind the fame and infamy. This is a rock memoir like no other.” Advertisement It adds: “In A Likely Lad, Doherty explores his darkest moments. With astonishing frankness – and his trademark wit and humour – he takes us inside decadent parties, substance-fuelled nights, prison and his self-destruction. Doherty also reflects on the turbulent relationships with various significant people in his life across the years. “He discusses poetry, Paris, philosophy, politics, the music business and his key influences (from Hancock to Baudelaire). There is humour, warmth, insight, baleful reflection and a defiant sense of triumph.” See the cover of A Likely Lad below, and pre-order a copy here. EXCLUSIVE A rock memoir like no other…@petedoherty and Simon Spence – 'A Likely Lad' The long-awaited, candid memoir… Read More →

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Psy and Hwasa tease cover of Jermaine Jackson’s ‘When The Rain Begins To Fall’

Psy and MAMAMOO member Hwasa are set to release a remake of Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora’s 1984 hit single ‘When The Rain Begins To Fall’ READ MORE: Onew – ‘Dice’ review: a stately revelation of his true, shining talents Earlier today (April 20), Psy teased the upcoming cover in a series of posts and videos on social media. Their version of the song will be called ‘Now’, and will be a cover of a 1987 song of the same name by South Korean band Seoul Family, which itself was a remake of Jackson and Zadora’s ‘When the Rain Begins to Fall’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ? ?????? (@pnation.official) Advertisement “I thought it was a brand new song that Psy will be releasing,” Hwasa said of the upcoming release in one of the teasers. “When I first heard it, I was shocked. I thought he [would send] over a hip-hop track, or something along those lines.” Psy, meanwhile, shared his insight on working with Hwasa for the upcoming track. “There was no better fit for Hwasa than this,” the artist explained. “I promise I’m not exaggerating when I say if I couldn’t get Hwasa on this… Read More →

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Andrew Bird announces new album ‘Inside Problems’ and shares single ‘Underlands’

Andrew Bird has announced details of his new album ‘Inside Problems’ – you can listen to his new single ‘Underlands’ below. The US singer/songwriter will follow up his 2020 solo album ‘Hark!’ with the new record, which is set for release on June 3 via Loma Vista / Concord. Speaking about ‘Inside Problems’, which was produced by Mike Viola and recorded live by Bird and his four-piece band, Bird said: “I have so much fun taking my ideas apart before they really have defined themselves as distinct songs, when they’re still in that amoeba-like state. Advertisement “I love the feeling of chasing ideas and having them split off and go hang out with another idea and then butting them up against each other to see if they talk to each other.” Bird has previewed ‘Inside Problems’ this week with the single ‘Underlands’, which you can hear above. “You just don’t know what’s under the surface, be it the land, the sea, our skin,” Bird explained in a press release about the track. “You could be whistling away, projecting contentedness, when really there’s a swirling twisted mess underneath. Looking up, there’s the knowable universe but unless you get into astrology, you’ll… Read More →

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Little Simz cancels North American tour as it would leave her “in a huge deficit”

Little Simz has cancelled her upcoming North American tour due to the “huge deficit” it would leave her in financially. READ MORE: Little Simz: “It’s nice to see my peers win. When they win, I win” The London rapper was due to head out on a 10-date run in May, with shows scheduled to take place in Portland, San Francisco, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and New York, among other locations. However, Simz has now announced that the shows will no longer be going ahead as planned, but has assured her US and Canadian fans that she “will be there soon, back bigger and better”. Advertisement “Hey guys, due to unforeseen circumstances I’ve been left with no option but to reschedule my US tour,” she wrote in a statement. “I take my live shows seriously and would only want to give you guys nothing but the best of me. Being an independent artist, I pay for everything encompassing my live performances out of my own pocket and touring the US for a month would leave me in a huge deficit. “As much as this pains me to not see you at this time, I’m just not able to put myself through that… Read More →

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Noel Gallagher’s damaged guitar on night Oasis split is being auctioned

Noel Gallagher‘s guitar, which was damaged backstage on the night Oasis‘ split in Paris in 2009, is being auctioned off. READ MORE: Watch Noel Gallagher’s track-by-track guide to ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’ The band were slated to headline Rock en Seine at the time, but Noel clashed with brother Liam, minutes before their scheduled appearance and a guitar got damaged in the process. The red Gibson ES-355 has since been repaired and is set to go under the hammer on May 17, with a starting price of €150,000 (£125,000). Auctioneers are predicting that the item could go for as much as €500,000 (£415,000). Advertisement Arthur Perault, a co-founder of the Artpèges gallery, which is holding the auction said Gallagher got rid of the guitar in the end, because “it reminds him too much of Oasis”, according to The Guardian. Oasis split after the row with Noel recently recalling how he sat in the back of a car at the music festival before he decided it was time to quit the band. Noel and Liam Gallagher. CREDIT: Getty Images “And the driver pulled off and that was it. I didn’t feel a sense of relief because I knew… Read More →

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Watch grunge supergroup 3rd Secret perform ‘I Choose Me’ in Seattle

3rd Secret, the grunge supergroup featuring members of Soundgarden, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, have shared a new live video for their song ‘I Choose Me’ – you can watch it below. The band is comprised of Jillian Raye (vocals, lyrics), Jennifer Johnson (vocals), Krist Novoselić (bass), Bubba Dupree (guitar), Kim Thayil (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums). READ MORE: 3rd Secret – ‘3rd Secret’ review: grunge legends kick back with campfire singalongs After releasing their self-titled debut album last week (April 11), 3rd Secret have now shared a new live performance video of their track ‘I Choose Me’. Advertisement Recorded last month at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, you can watch 3rd Secret perform ‘I Choose Me’ in the below clip. Described as “the Alt-Folk / Grunge album for 2022 — and beyond”, ‘3rd Secret’ is billed by the band on their website as follows: “Members of major Seattle bands converge, conjuring big riffs. Krist Novoselić and Jillian Raye get into Freak Folk and Pop Syrup. Nymphs sing with the coyotes. An Owl hoots and someone is walking up stairs.” The band have also explained that, at one point in the recording process, “there was an idea for three separate albums”…. Read More →

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Watch Big Sean bring out Jhené Aiko during career-spanning Coachella 2022 set

Big Sean performed at Coachella on Friday night (April 15), and was joined on stage by his girlfriend and frequent collaborator Jhené Aiko for a pair of songs – see footage below. READ MORE: Big Sean: “God has taken away all these special people – there has to be a reason I’m still here” The Detroit rapper delivered a career-spanning set on the Sahaha stage, marking the first time he’s ever performed a solo slot at the California festival. Among the 18-track setlist, Sean performed the hits ‘Blessings’, ‘I Don’t Fuck With You’, ‘Clique’, and ‘Bounce Back. He also gave live debuts to ‘Why Would I Stop?’ and ‘Wolves’, taken from his most recent album ‘Detroit 2’. Advertisement In the middle of his set, Sean brought out Aiko – who aside from being his partner is also his TWENTY88 bandmate – to perform the tracks ‘Beware’ and ‘I Know’, taken from Sean’s albums ‘Hall Of Fame’ (2013) and ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ (2015) respectively. You can check out footage of their performances below: big sean & jhene aiko in coachella @BigSean @JheneAiko #Coachella pic.twitter.com/ASHpCLx9iu — bash rockii (@BashRockii) April 17, 2022 Big Sean and Jhene aiko “ I know ” . They are… Read More →

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Watch Danny Elfman perform ‘Simpsons’ theme song at Coachella 2022

Danny Elfman performed at Coachella last night (April 16), and during his set he treated fans to a rock rendition of the theme song for The Simpsons. READ MORE: The 27 funniest Simpsons songs so far The composer’s unique set included songs by his new wave band Oingo Boingo, a few solo tracks as well as some of his most famous film and TV themes. His best-known work, the theme tune for The Simpsons, came in the middle of the 19-track set. Elfman, performing shirtless, delivered a rock version of the animated sitcom’s theme with a full orchestra. Advertisement Other theme songs in his set included Batman, Spider-Man, Alice In Wonderland, and he also performed songs from Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. You can see footage of Elfman performing The Simpsons theme below: WHO THOUGHT THE SIMPSONS THEME AT COACHELLA WAS A JOKE??? NEVER UNDERESTIMATE DANNY ELFMAN#coachella pic.twitter.com/HOu2OdbD7I — главная фанатка Макрона и Разгромов (@VasilySupremacy) April 17, 2022 Danny Elfman played: ‘Sorry’ ‘Insects’ (Oingo Boingo song) ‘Spider-Man Main Title’ ‘Nothing To Fear (But Fear Itself)’ (Oingo Boingo song) ‘Just Another Day’ (Oingo Boingo song) ‘Jack’s Lament / This Is Halloween / What’s This?’ (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) ‘Breakfast Machine’ (From Pee-wee’s Big Adventure) ‘Kick Me’… Read More →

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2NE1 reunite at Coachella 2022 to perform ‘I Am The Best’

Yesterday’s (April 16) 88rising takeover at Coachella 2022 saw K-pop icons 2NE1 reunite on stage after six years apart – see footage below. READ MORE: Coachella 2022: Stage times, line-up, and how to watch The four-piece girl group disbanded in 2016, and played their last show together the year prior. For their Coachella performance, the band – Bom, CL, Dara and Minzy – performed their hit ‘I Am The Best’. Advertisement Check out footage of the performance below. MY QUEENS ARE HERE!! 2NE1 IS HERE AND THEY ARE DRIPPING !! #Coachella #CLchella #2NE1 pic.twitter.com/Hniu68tOlJ — Tik. (@CrownsTik) April 17, 2022 Woah the intro???? #2NE1 never fails to show what stage presence looks like?????#Coachella2022 #Coachella pic.twitter.com/YMI39o98rg — ??????????????? (@SecretGarden2BW) April 17, 2022 Last year, it was revealed that YG Entertainment reportedly called it quits with girl group 2NE1 after the company was unable to “control” a particular member. On December 17, YouTuber and former entertainment reporter Lee Jin-ho made several claims about the nature of 2NE1’s disbandment back in 2016. Lee’s remarks come after an interview with former member CL had gone viral in South Korea, in which she revealed she had found out about the group’s disbandment through the news. Lee alleged that following Minzy’s then-departure from… Read More →

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Lorde postpones ‘Solar Power’ tour dates due to illness

Lorde has been forced to postpone some dates on her new ‘Solar Power’ tour due to illness. READ MORE: Lorde – “I feel like I can see my world and myself a lot clearer now” Lorde was due to play Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday (April 15) but was forced to cancel due to laryngitis. Her show last night (April 16), which was due to take place at the Anthem in Washington DC, has now also been cancelled. In a statement to fans via email, Lorde wrote: “These past couple days I’ve been pushing through some horrendous laryngitis, and I regret to inform you that my voice hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be able to play the show for you.” Advertisement The statement continued: “I’m so, so sorry. I don’t take postponing a show lightly. I’ve tried everything, and unfortunately it’s physically impossible for me to sing much of the set. Please accept my sincere apologies. All well besides that, and absolutely frothing to party with you when I am able. Rescheduling info to come.” The two dates have now been moved to August, with Connecticut’s show taking place on August 25 and Washington’s show a few days later on August… Read More →

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Silverchair’s Daniel Johns shares statement following drink-driving conviction

Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has shared a statement following his conviction for drink driving. Last month, it was revealed that the 42-year-old Johns had entered rehab after being charged with high-range drink-driving after a collision with a vehicle in the Australian New South Wales Hunter region. He then plead guilty to the charge and could face jail time. In a new post on Instagram, transcribed from a phone call with Johns from his rehab facility, he said: “My drinking had become a bigger problem than I even realised, and how I have used it to help numb a range of deeper psychological issues that I’ve been living with since childhood; Alcohol is not medicine. I should never have treated it like it was. I feel like a complete fuck-up and I’m sorry.” Advertisement The post added: “I take full responsibility for my actions on the evening of March 23rd, I am deeply remorseful and I am working every day to make amends. “I am handling these matters professionally and privately. For legal reasons, I am unable to talk specifics on social media or elsewhere until after June 22nd.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Johns (@danieljohnshq) “Alongside my therapy, I’ve… Read More →

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Deftones debut new line-up on first night of long-awaited tour with Gojira

Deftones have officially unveiled their new touring line-up, with bassist Fred Sablan making his debut on the first night of the band’s long-awaited North American tour with Gojira. READ MORE: Deftones: “Even in our worst moments, we persevere” Sablan, who is best known as the former bassist for Marilyn Manson, kicked off his tenure with Chino Moreno and co. at the band’s Portland show at the Moda Center on Thursday night (April 14). It comes after Vega announced last month that he had officially left Deftones. The bassist had played with the iconic metal band since replacing former bassist Chi Cheng in 2009, but after rumours began to circle of Vega’s departure following a new band photo without him emerged, he confirmed the news in a video message. Advertisement Deftones’ spring North American tour with Gojira runs until the end of May, with stops scheduled in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, New York, Toronto, Chicago and more. Check out the full dates here. “What a welcome back, Portland. Thank you. Seattle tomorrow night,” the band wrote on Instagram yesterday (April 15), sharing an image from their opening Portland show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deftones (@deftones) Check… Read More →

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Watch Carly Rae Jepsen debut brand new song ‘Western Wind’ at Coachella

Carly Rae Jepsen debuted a brand new track called ‘Western Wind’ during her set at Coachella yesterday (April 15) – watch her performance below. READ MORE: Carly Rae Jepsen: “My relationship with ‘Call Me Maybe’ was a rollercoaster” The pop star has been teasing new music in recent weeks, with a ‘Western Wind’ billboard popping up in California last week. Jepsen posted a map of California to social media featuring lines such as “Coming in like a western wind,” “Reminding me love that it’s all connected,” “First bloom, you know it’s spring”, “Do you feel home in all directions?” and “A celebration, a jubilation.” Advertisement Captioning the post, Jepsen wrote “x marks the spot” with a cross visible on the map at exit 130. Jepsen gave the song its official debut during her 11-song set in the Mojave tent at Coachella yesterday. She also performed tracks from her 2019 album ‘Dedicated’, 2020’s ‘Dedicated Side B’, as well as her global smash hit ‘Call Me Maybe’. Check out her performance of ‘Western Wind’ alongside other highlights from her Coachella performance and a full setlist, below. Carly Rae Jepsen performing her newest single ‘Western Wind’ for the first time at #Coachella pic.twitter.com/daAwoWLsOh… Read More →

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Watch video for FKA Twigs and Shygirl’s ‘Papi Bones’

FKA Twigs has shared the video for her track ‘Papi Bones’, which features Shygirl – watch below. READ MORE: FKA Twigs – “There are so many sides to me that the world hasn’t seen yet” ‘Papi Bones’ appears on Twigs’ new mixtape, ‘Caprisongs’, which came out in January. The release is the follow-up to her 2019 album ‘Magdalene’, and was previewed in December by her collaboration with The Weeknd, ‘Tears In The Club’. In a four-star review of ‘Caprisongs’, NME wrote: “After pouring her darkest moments into ‘Magdalene’, this varied and playful mixtape represents a moment of release, though it remains to be seen whether Barnett will head further into this direction, or enter a new album era recharged. Advertisement “You suspect, knowing twigs and her crew of chameleon-like collaborators, that she’ll probably continue to do both at once.” The Aidan Zamiri-directed video for ‘Papi Bones’ sees Twigs and Shygirl dressed in Burberry check, pushing goats around in strollers. Twigs has also previously released music videos for ‘Caprisongs’ cuts ‘Meta Angel’ and ‘Jealousy’. Earlier this week, it was announced that FKA Twigs had directed a new short film in which she also stars as part of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize celebrations. Playscape features Twigs and… Read More →

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Watch IDLES perform ‘Crawl!’ on ‘Colbert’

IDLES performed their latest single ‘Crawl!’ on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – watch below. READ MORE: IDLES live in London: Bristol rockers gaze into the broken mirror that is modern Britain The band appeared on the show ahead of their performance at Coachella today (April 15), playing a pre-recorded version of ‘Crawl!’ at what appears to be Glasgow’s Barrowlands. In February, IDLES shared a video for the single, which comes from their fourth studio album, ‘CRAWLER’. The video features a claymation version of frontman Joe Talbot riding a motorcycle while singing the lyrics to the gritty track. Advertisement “This is the turning point, after you’ve crashed,” Talbot said of the track. “It’s a good anthem for me to discuss with people who aren’t on the other side or who aren’t sober. You’re not the best version of you and you need to hold yourself accountable for your addictions and who you’re letting down. But it doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. “‘Crawl’ the title is like, keep going. You’ll get there. ‘Crawler’ is like the character of me in the dark warmth of my addiction — a crawler, a night crawler, someone on their knees, someone praying, someone surviving…. Read More →

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Ex-CLC member Sorn chooses herself on uplifting new single ‘Scorpio’

Former CLC member Sorn has returned with a new solo single titled ‘Scorpio’. READ MORE: Dreamcatcher – ‘Apocalypse: Save Us’ review: a refreshing, albeit naive take on the world The single – and its accompanying music video – was released on Friday (April 15). The video sees Sorn singing along to the track in multiple settings backed by the addictive mid-tempo electro pop beats of the song. ‘Scorpio’ bears witness to the singer discovering her inner beauty and choosing herself amidst a period of confusion. “I got me / I’ve got nothing to lose,” she sings on the chorus of the English-language song. Advertisement The single ends with an emphatic statement from the now-solo artist: “Shattered diamonds are still flawless”. Watch the music video for Sorn’s ‘Scorpio’ below. ‘Scorpio’ marks Sorn’s second release since her departure from CLC and CUBE Entertainment last year. In late February, she released her first single since going solo and signing with WILD Entertainment Group, ‘Sharp Objects’. Sorn first rose to prominence in 2011, when she won first place on the reality TV competition K-pop Star Hunt. She later signed with CUBE and moved to South Korea, and debuted in 2015 as part of the girl group CLC. Advertisement Following her… Read More →

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Billie Eilish to appear in ‘The Simpsons’ short ‘When Billie Met Lisa’

Billie Eilish will make an appearance in The Simpsons in an upcoming short titled ‘When Billie Met Lisa’. READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Happier Than Ever’ review: an artist secures her status as a generational great The short, set to be released on Disney+ on April 22, will feature Eilish and her brother, Finneas, as they invite Lisa Simpson to a jam session in the studio. A synopsis reads: “In ‘When Billie Met Lisa,’ Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and Finneas while searching for a quiet place to practice her saxophone. Billie invites Lisa to her studio for a special jam session she’ll never forget.” Advertisement This marks the fourth short from The Simpsons to be released on the streaming service, following the Star Wars-themed ‘Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap’, the Marvel-inspired ‘The Good, The Bart, And The Loki’ and last year’s ‘The Simpsons in Plusaversary’ to celebrate Disney+ Day on November 12. Billie is guest starring in @TheSimpsons: “When Billie Met Lisa”, the new short streaming April 22 on @disneyplus. pic.twitter.com/baLe70Gxad — billie eilish (@billieeilish) April 14, 2022 The Simpsons has featured a huge roster of musical guests over the years, including… Read More →

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Brian May pays tribute to Buddy Holly with cover of ‘Maybe Baby’

Brian May has shared a cover of Buddy Holly‘s rock ‘n’ roll classic ‘Maybe Baby’. READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journey May’s reworking of the 1958 track is taken from the forthcoming deluxe reissue of his second solo album, 1998’s ‘Another World’, due to arrive on April 22. “I’ve never done a Buddy Holly song,” the Queen guitarist said in a statement. Explaining how the song played in his development as a musician, he said: “That song more than probably any other, is the reason that I’m here doing this, playing guitar and being a rock star and being a very fortunate person. Advertisement “I heard Buddy Holly make that incredible sound on his guitar, that clang, singing that beautiful song, hearing those wonderful harmonies of the Crickets. And it completely motivated me. “I just thought, ‘That’s what I want to do. I want to be able to make music that does that to people, makes them feel this kind of yearning, makes them feel this joy and passion.’” May’s version of ‘Maybe Baby’ comes alongside an eye-catching video that features an array of colourful, fan-created images of the guitar hero from throughout his… Read More →

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TikTok becomes Eurovision 2022’s ‘Official Entertainment Partner’

TikTok has been announced the ‘Official Entertainment Partner’ of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us) The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) made the announcement earlier today (April 14), placing the video-focused social networking service’s global community of one billion at the heart of Eurovision 2022. “We’re delighted to be making TikTok the Official Entertainment Partner of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, working closely to create even more exclusive and engaging content,” Martin Österdahl, executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest said in a statement. Advertisement “The TikTok community really embraced the Eurovision Song Contest last year and now we’re looking forward to giving them unprecedented access to the world’s largest live music event and inspiring a whole new generation of fans.” As ‘Official Entertainment Partner’ of Eurovision 2022, TikTok will celebrate the music, the artists, the countries and the history and the event itself, through a specially created programming, music playlists and behind-the-scenes content. Eurovision’s semi-final shows and the Grand Final will be available to stream via the official Eurovision TikTok account, in a unique vertical format that combines the official broadcast with a… Read More →