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Tarric Delves Into Emotions with New Single “You Were Gone”

Tarric navigates the complexities of emotional distance in his latest single, “You Were Gone“, from his upcoming album, Method. He draws inspiration from the ’80s new wave influences and modern sensibility. Tarric avoids dramatisation and invites listeners to study the feeling of loss. The track dives into the aftermath of relationships explored in his debut album, Lovesick. Tarric‘s music resonates with the textures of ’80s new wave, reminiscent of bands like The Smiths and Depeche Mode, yet maintains a contemporary edge. He sharpens the sound for clarity, stripping away excessive sentimentality to ensure every element in the mix serves a purpose. In “Untied”, the production creates an atmospheric space, purposely panning the instruments and voice toward the centre to capture a feeling of insularity. As the chorus unfolds, the music broadens, panning to create a sense of space and freedom, enhanced by high-end frequencies like cymbals and synths. Lyrically, “You Were Gone” centres on the realisation that a loved one has been emotionally absent longer than one is willing to admit. The refrain is less an accusation and more a surrender, conveying everything that matters without raising his voice. Tarric shares that Method documents his methods of dealing with emotional… Read More →

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Allcapskiel Presents Debut Album Speed Demon Including “Credit Crash” & “No Mercy”

Allcapskiel, the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper also known as Caps, has finally released his long-awaited debut album, Speed Demon. This record showcases his latest singles “Credit Crash” and “No Mercy,” accompanied by their music videos, directed and shot by Beenmawbin. With a passion for hip hop, the emerging talent began his musical journey at a young age, eventually making his way to the United States. Currently, he splits his time between the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Chester, further honing his skills as a versatile artist, producer, and musician. Speed Demon comprises a total of 15 tracks, including notable titles like “Which Is It,” “Nun To Prove,” “Hit The Wall,” “Its Love,” “Pick Up,” “Covered That,” and “Lol.” By delving into timeless themes such as love, substance abuse, existence, and friendships, the album prompts listeners to contemplate their own choices and actions. With each song, Allcapskiel delivers moments of profound transformation. Rooted in his personal journey, this introspective project mirrors the artist’s own encounters and serves as a transformative force. One track that shines prominently is “Credit Crash,” a fearless expedition into Allcapskiel’s deepest desires and aspirations. Through its evocative lyrics, the song captures a sense of solitude, underscoring the… Read More →

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<strong>Don Modus Kicks Off A New Era With Latest Single “East 2 West”</strong>

NY’s hottest new Hip Hop artist and songwriter, Don Modus, has created a sensation with his recent collaboration with San Diego rapper Iz Sosa. The track called, “East 2 West,” begins a fresh chapter in his career, flaunting his confidence and energy in both sound and style. With full throttle, he unleashes his talent, marking a defining moment in his music journey. Modus explains that “East 2 West” is a new era for him, “During all my past releases I feel like I was still figuring it out, you know finding my “look” finding my “sound,” etc. This new push is different because I’m confident in what I wanna do. The foundation has all been laid in years past, and now I’m ready to really break through. Everything has a bigger budget and my team is rocksolid!” Following in the footsteps of his role models, including 21 Savage, Kanye West, Future, Jay Z, and 2 Chainz, Modus reveals: “I love how they all control their own narratives and have a relentless work ethic. I’ve learned something different from all of them and hope to be a combination of all of their strengths. I know it’s a bold statement but you… Read More →

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Rats can dance, most at 120-140 BPM, study shows

Rats can dance, according to a new study from the University of Tokyo. Researchers fitted ten 10 rats with wireless accelerometers that can measure even the slightest of head movements before playing them a variety of music. Songs included Mozart’s ‘Sonata For Two Pianos In D Major (K.448), ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ by Queen and ‘Born This Way’ by Lady Gaga. Twenty human volunteers were also involved. Advertisement The researchers noted that the rats would jerk their heads to the beat as the music played. They were most synchronised when the music played was between 120BPM and 140PM, similar to humans. In a statement, Hirokazu Takahashi, Associate Professor from the Graduate School of Information said: “Rats displayed innate – that is, without any training or prior exposure to music – beat synchronisation most distinctly within 120-140BPM, to which humans also exhibit the clearest beat synchronisation. However, the rats were less responsive when the music was slowed down or sped up.” “Music exerts a strong appeal to the brain and has profound effects on emotion and cognition,” he continued. “To utilise music effectively we need to reveal the neural mechanism underlying this empirical fact.” Beat synchronisation was once thought to… Read More →

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Chris Frantz tells Bob Dylan to “suck a dick” in response to Talking Heads snub in new book

Chris Frantz has told Bob Dylan to “suck a dick” for appearing to slight Talking Heads in his new book The Philosophy Of Modern Song. Dylan’s book contains more than 60 essays offering commentary on various popular songs. The second of these is about ‘Pump It Up’ by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, a band that Dylan proclaims in the book to be “a better band than any of their contemporaries. Light years better”. Frantz’ band Talking Heads was part of the new wave movement that Costello and the Attractions belonged to. Advertisement “When I read that, I just thought, ‘Jesus, Bob,’” Frantz told Rolling Stone. “I understand you dig Elvis Costello, but did you have to put it that way? “I’m not trying to pit the Heads against any of the bands of that era,” Frantz added. “There were so many good bands then, and I spent many nights at CBGB and saw a lot of superior performances. But I would say to Bob, ‘How can you make such a sweeping generalisation?’ I think it’s a very good book – despite that one chapter.” Bob Dylan in 2015. Credit: Michael Kovac/WireImage Frantz then took to Facebook to pick “one… Read More →

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Neil Young justifies his decision to music from Spotify: “It sounds like a pixelated movie”

Neil Young has doubled down on his decision to have his music removed from Spotify. READ MORE: Neil Young & Crazy Horse – ‘Barn’ review: rugged and rural beauty, with a sense of hope The veteran folk and rock star in January stated his wish to pull his catalogue from Spotify after taking issue with the streaming platform “spreading false information” about COVID vaccines. At the time he took particular aim at the controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, who is a prominent skeptic of the vaccines and has a lucrative exclusivity contract with Spotify, pointing out widespread misinformation shared via his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Advertisement Now, Young has explained further his move to cut ties with the platform by removing his music. “Why would I keep it on there when it sounds like a pixelated movie?” he told The Howard Stern Show in reference to the alleged sound quality of songs on the platform. Joe Rogan pictured in 2020. CREDIT: Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images He continued [transcribed by Billboard]: “I woke up one morning and I heard somebody saying there was some scientists saying something about COVID, or some doctors and they were saying something about COVID and how many… Read More →

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Kanye West Reddit moderator says page has become “bloodbath”

A moderator of the Kanye West subreddit has said that the page has become a “bloodbath” in the wake of the rapper’s recent controversies. The ‘DONDA’ artist has faced significant backlash over the past month or so after making a series of antisemitic comments, wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt, and expressing false claims about the death of George Floyd. READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return? Elsewhere, it was alleged that Ye had praised “Hitler and the Nazis” during a 2018 interview with TMZ (the conversation is said to have been edited prior to its release). Advertisement It was later reported that West paid a settlement to a former employee who had accused him of using antisemitic language in the workplace. During a new interview with Insider, a moderator of the r/Kanye page on Reddit – which currently has over 700,000 members – spoke about how recent events have impacted the forum. Ian Slater, 28, became an honorary moderator due to being a vocal Ye fan at the end of the 2010s. The r/Kanye team discovered him through Ethan Klein’s H3 Podcast, where he is a member of staff…. Read More →

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Girls’ Generation’s Sunny and Hyoyeon to reportedly host upcoming reality show

Girls’ Generation members Sunny and Hyoyeon are reportedly set to co-host an upcoming reality show about camping. READ MORE: New generations: SNSD, NewJeans and the evolution of K-pop girl groups Earlier today (November 17), South Korean news outlet Sports Seoul reported that Girls’ Generation’s Sunny and Hyoyeon will be hosts for upcoming reality show tentatively titled ‘No Way Home’ (direct translation). According to the report, the duo will be having camping experiences with invited guests and features camping tips related to travel and leisure. The show is reportedly filming at the time of publication. Details such as its premiere date and hosting platform are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. Advertisement Prior to this, both Sunny and Hyoyeon had travelled together earlier this year on another reality show ‘The Travelog’. Currently airing on Discovery Channel Korea and South Korean TV channels SBS FiL and SBS M, it features the duo travelling to Qatar. This show also sees Hyoyeon performing as DJ Hyo. Both Sunny and Hyoyeon have recently released new music in August with Girls’ Generation. Together with members Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Yuri and Yoona, the girl group celebrated their 15th anniversary since debut with their seventh… Read More →

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Lily Allen to star in Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Pillowman’ play

Lily Allen is set to star in Martin McDonagh’s West End revival of The Pillowman next year. READ MORE: The Big Read – Lily Allen: “I’m taking ownership of my narrative” The playwright and filmmaker’s acclaimed black comedy first ran at the National Theatre in 2003 starring David Tenant. It later transferred to Broadway, but has not yet made it to a West End stage. A potential West End revival has been discussed publicly over the years, finally being scheduled in 2020 with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton to star. Advertisement However, Taylor-Johnson later pulled out following COVID-19-related delays. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lily Allen (@lilyallen) Now, the second-ever British production of the play will run in 2023, directed by 2:22 – A Ghost Story director Matthew Dunster, which Allen previously starred in for her West End debut, earning her an Olivier Award nomination. In The Pillowman Allen will star as Katurian, a writer who is arrested on suspicion of murder by a totalitarian government after writing stories that depict violence towards children. The singer will be the first female actor to perform in the role, which was originally written for and performed by men. Advertisement… Read More →

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GOT7’s Jinyoung to reportedly make solo comeback in January 2023

GOT7‘s Jinyoung will reportedly be making his solo comeback sometime in January next year. READ MORE: JAY B: “These days my burden is growing, so I try to instil the mindset of enjoying it all” Korean media outlet OSEN reported earlier today (November 17) that the singer-actor has plans to drop a solo album sometime in January 2023. Jinyoung reportedly participated in writing and composing the songs on the album himself, however he has yet to respond to the reports at the time of publication. Aside from the alleged release of a new album, OSEN also reported that Jinyoung has plans to hold a fanmeet in Seoul, South Korea in celebration of his 10th debut anniversary next year. It was also reported that the singer is currently in the preparation for the fanmeet, said to include performances of new songs from the as-yet-unconfirmed album. Following the Seoul fanmeets, Jinyoung is also said to have a global tour planned. These plans have also yet to be confirmed by the Yumi’s Cells star himself. Advertisement Reports of Jinyoung’s upcoming record comes slightly less than a year since he told Singles Magazine in a past interview that he has been working on songs amid his busy schedule as an actor…. Read More →

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Anaïs Gallagher and Zoë Kravitz respond to criticism of “nepotism babies”

Anaïs Gallagher and Zoë Kravitz have responded to criticism of them being labelled “nepotism babies”. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Anaïs Gallagher Gallagher, who is the daughter of Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews, is a photographer and has worked as a model in the past. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Anaïs said it would be “tone deaf and irresponsible” if she didn’t admit the “leg up” in life her upbringing had given her. “I’m really, really, extremely grateful for the situation my parents have been able to give me, and I’ll be grateful until the day I die,” she explained. “Whether it’s being able to attend university or have job opportunities, I’m incredibly grateful for everything they’ve given me.” Advertisement Anaïs went on to say she believes the pressure should be on employers to hire people from different backgrounds, rather than the criticism falling on “nepotism babies”. Anaïs Gallagher and Noel Gallagher CREDIT: Getty She added: “There is justification around the hiring of nepotism babies. I think it’s not justified as an attack on somebody personally, and whether they themselves are a hard worker, because you don’t truly ever know anyone. I actually don’t think it’s kind to pass… Read More →

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Iggy Pop announces outdoor London show for next summer

Iggy Pop has announced an outdoor headline concert in London for next summer – tickets will be available here. The singer-songwriter, who recently detailed his 19th solo album ‘Every Loser’, will take over Crystal Palace Park on Saturday, July 1 with a special one-day event dubbed ‘Dog Day Afternoon’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Iggy Pop: “Punk has to have a sense of hopelessness about it” Pop is due to perform a bill-topping show in the south London park following sets from Blondie and Generation Sex. Advertisement The latter band features Billy Idol and Tony James of Generation X, as well as Sex Pistols‘ Steve Jones and Paul Cook. The Crystal Palace date serves as Generation Sex’s first-ever UK appearance. In a statement, Jones said: “Just every now and then we find time to get together with old pals from back in the day – purely just for the crack and to have fun. If it ain’t fun then we ain’t interested, life’s too short. And it’s a great bill with Iggy Pop and Blondie.” Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry added: “Blondie and Iggy Pop… we are excited to reunite with our friend, the one and only Prince of… Read More →

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Beabadoobee announces first European headline tour

Beabadoobee has announced her first-ever European headline tour – find all the details below. The singer-songwriter, who released her second album ‘Beatopia’ in July, is due to begin the stint in Hamburg on March 4. Further dates will follow in Berlin (March 5), Munich (7), Milan (8) and Zurich (9). READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Beabadoobee: “I have so much more art to share with the world. I’m not going to stop” Bea is then scheduled to visit Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Oslo, Copenhagen and other European cities over the course of that month. Advertisement Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time tomorrow (Thursday, November 17) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here. “Comin to Europe in March for my first ever headline tour aaaHHHHH OMFG,” Bea wrote on social media to announce the upcoming shows, adding: “Can’t wait to see u all next year <3.” See that post and the full list of gigs below. comin to europe in march for my first ever headline tour aaaHHHHH OMFG ?tix on sale this thursday at 10am local cant wait to see u all next year <3 https://t.co/KgguYymsPn pic.twitter.com/dV9PAMgjyw — beabadoobee (@beabad00bee) November 15, 2022 Following the… Read More →

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Blueface arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of attempted murder

Californian rapper Blueface was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday (November 15), reportedly on suspicion of attempted murder. According to TMZ, Blueface – real name Johnathan Porter – had a warrant out for his arrest stemming from a shooting that occurred on October 8. A video published by TMZ shows the rapper, who was accompanied by his girlfriend outside a chicken and waffles establishment, being apprehended by multiple plainclothes police officers. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have since issued a statement confirming Porter’s arrest, noting that the shooting in question took place “in the 6000 block of Windy Road”. According to the statement, Porter “will be booked into the Clark County Detention Center on warrants for attempted murder with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure”. Earlier today, LVMPD detectives arrested 25-year-old Johnathan Porter for a shooting that took place on October 8 near Sunset Rd. and S. Las Vegas Blvd. Click here for more: https://t.co/mzLjQW30ti pic.twitter.com/uM4v7juT6n — LVMPD (@LVMPD) November 16, 2022 Advertisement At the time of writing, Porter is yet to speak publicly about his arrest. NME have reached out to representatives of his for comment. This is not the first time Porter has… Read More →

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce North American “residencies” and film screenings

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a unique return to North America next year – where, instead of a cross-country tour, they will take up residency in four different venues throughout June. READ MORE: King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard: “If something is shit and no one likes it, you just put out another one the next month” The shows, announced today (November 15), will see the band play for several nights across The Caverns Underground in Tennessee, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, The Salt Shed in Chicago and the Carnation Farms in Washington. In addition, the band will also perform one of their three-hour marathon sets at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to complete the run. A full list of dates are available below. Tickets for each show will go on pre-sale from midday local time on Wednesday November 16. A general sale will then follow on Friday November 18, from 10am Pacific Time (PT) and 1pm Eastern Time (ET). All ticketing information for the tour can be accessed via the official King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard website. Advertisement In a statement shared to social media, bassist Lucas Harwood noted that it was “a… Read More →

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Blur announce French festival date ahead of Wembley reunion show

Blur have announced plans to perform at a French festival next summer ahead of their massive reunion gig at London’s Wembley stadium. READ MORE: Blur announce 2023 Wembley Stadium reunion gig The Britpop icons will warm up for their July 8 show with a performance on the opening day of the Beauregard Festival in Normandy two days earlier (July 6). Tickets for the bash, which will take place across four days from July 6-9 and will also include a performance from Alt-J, are available to purchase here. Advertisement Tickets for their Wembley show meanwhile, will also go on general sale from 10am GMT this Friday (November 18) and will be available here. Blur play Beauregard Festival on 6 July 2023 ?? Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/ZEOo3AWdHi pic.twitter.com/ps51ZWmdgx — blur (@blurofficial) November 15, 2022 The gig will be the band’s first UK headline show since 2015 and first ever at the iconic venue. Speaking to Apple Music 1, host Matt Wilkinson noted to Damon Albarn that when the individual band members – Albarn, Dave Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Alex James – are often asked about reforming, the response tends to be unanimous about “if the time’s right” and “if we don’t hate… Read More →

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Madness announce UK and Ireland shows for summer 2023

Madness have announced tour dates in the UK and Ireland, which will take place next summer – find tickets here. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Madness The group are due to play Forest Live gigs at Cannock Chase Forest on June 8, and Cheshire’s Delamere Forest on June 15. Elsewhere, they’ve got dates at Piece Hall in Halifax, Middlesborough’s Albert Park, Limerick’s King John’s Castle, Swansea’s Singleton Park, and Dublin’s Trinity College. Advertisement Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday, (November 18(, with tickets for the Middlesbrough and Swansea following the same day at 10am. See full dates below and find tickets here. Is it summer yet?Here’s something to look forward to… ☀️ pic.twitter.com/JHAzAO4QH0 — Madness (@MadnessNews) November 14, 2022 Last month, it was announced that Madness would be playing as part of a special charity gig in London celebrating the 90th birthday of iconic artist Peter Blake, which has been curated by Paul Weller. The show will also feature Noel Gallagher, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey, Baxter Dury and Chrissie Hynde alongside Weller himself. It will take place at the Royal Festival Hall in London on December 2. Earlier this year, Weller teamed up with Suggs from Madness for a… Read More →

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Guy Pearce says phone call from Nick Cave brought him out of “crash and burn” breakdown

Guy Pearce has opened up about how Nick Cave helped him out of a “crash-and-burn” breakdown. The actor, who starred in 2005 Western The Proposition, written by Cave, discussed having a “big crash and burn” breakdown in 2001 after an intense period of work. “It was a confluence of things,” Pearce told The Times. “The pressure I started to feel about working in America and the whole making hay while the sun shines philosophy. And of course, as an actor, you never usually work back-to-back unless, of course, you’re in a soap. Advertisement “All the time you have off between jobs, it revitalises you. You get to be yourself again and recharge, all that sort of stuff. But you don’t realise that until you start doing movie after movie after movie and you’re fucking exhausted. Plus, I was smoking way too much pot.” Pearce went on to say he took a year off after 2001 to smoke more weed, until Nick Cave called him directly to ask him to star in The Proposition. “I was at home with my mate, getting stoned again,” Pearce said. “The phone rang. I just let the answering machine answer it. I wasn’t looking at scripts. Scripts would… Read More →

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Peter Crouch releases charity Christmas album with Paul Potts to tackle oppression in Qatar

Peter Crouch has formed an unlikely duo with opera star Paul Potts to release a charity Christmas album, ‘Crouchy Conducts The Classics’. The ex-England footballer and Potts (who rose to fame after winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2007) have released the eight-track record on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, and Amazon Music via Paddy Power Records. READ MORE: Peter Crouch talks NME through his ‘Firsts’ Per a press release, 100 per cent of the profits from the album will be donated to LTBTQ+ charity Stonewall in a bid to tackle oppression in the 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar and beyond. Advertisement Additionally, Paddy Power has committed to a minimum donation of £25,000. ‘Crouchy Conducts The Classics’ sees Crouch and Potts deliver an unexpected upgrade to popular terrace football chants, creating reimagined versions of football fan favourites backed by a grand orchestral score and the Paddy Power Choir. Working with acclaimed musical director and Royal Academy of Music alumni James Radford, Crouch underwent high-intensity classical training ahead of making his conducting debut on the project. Songs include ‘Super Jacky Grealish’, ‘Englerland, Engerland, Engerland’ and ‘VAR My Lord’ – listen below via Spotify, and check out the preview video. Advertisement “I’ve always wanted… Read More →

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Panic! At The Disco announce global stream of ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ concert

Panic! At The Disco have announced a global live-stream of their recent headline show in Chicago, Illinois – find all the details below. The Brendon Urie-fronted band performed at the city’s United Center arena on October 28 as part of their ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ US tour. READ MORE: Panic! At The Disco – ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ review: pretty odd jukebox rock‘n’roll Last night (November 14), Panic invited their fans to “relive the magic” of that concert through an upcoming virtual event, ‘Everybody Needs A Place To Go: An Evening With Panic! At The Disco’. Advertisement Fans will be able to tune in via Moment at 8pm local time on December 7 in North and South America. Viewers in London, meanwhile, can access the show at 7pm GMT the following day (December 8). A replay of the live broadcast is also available for 48 hours afterwards. Digital tickets are priced at $5 (£4.25) for a limited time – you can purchase yours here. Relive the magic from the #VivaLasVengeanceTour & join us for Everybody Needs A Place To Go: An Evening with Panic! At The Disco, a ? stream of the Chicago show happening Dec 7th & 8th. Digital tickets are $5… Read More →

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N.Flying announce ‘DWUW: Do What You Want’ 2023 US tour dates

K-pop band N.Flying have announced the cities and dates for their upcoming ‘DWUW: Do What You Want’ US concert tour. READ MORE: N.Flying on their comeback ‘Dearest’ and their future after the military: “There are no worries” Earlier today (November 15), concert production company Studio PAV took to Twitter to reveal the US cities and dates that the five-member FNC Entertainment group will be performing in come January 2023. N.Flying will kick off their six-date tour in New York City before proceeding to Chicago, Puerto Rico, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles. The dates for their US tour are: Advertisement January 2023 Friday 13 – New York, New York Sunday 15 – Chicago, Illinois Tuesday 17 – San Juan, Puerto Rico Thursday 19 – Atlanta, Georgia Friday 20 – Houston, Texas Sunday 22 – Los Angeles, California Ticket details and venues have yet to be revealed at the time of publication and are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. #NFia ❤ mark your calendar for ☁2023 N.Flying Live USA Tour 'DWUW: Do What You Want'☁ Comment below if you'll be seeing @NFlyingofficial in January! ?#NFlying #엔플라잉 #NFlyinginUSA pic.twitter.com/0SOvRskzpy — Studio PAV (@studio_pav) November 15, 2022 N.Flying’s US tour comes… Read More →