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DPR IAN drops brand-new song ‘Ballroom Extravaganza’

Korean-Australian singer DPR IAN has dropped a brand-new track ‘Ballroom Extravaganza’ from his upcoming debut studio album. READ MORE: DPR Live: “I just really want to be transparent with my music” On July 26, the musician and visual director dropped a movie teaser for his upcoming MIITO short film, which will accompany the release of his debut album ‘Moodswings In To Order’ this Friday (July 29). The new 1-minute visual, which features snippets of DPR IAN, is soundtracked by his new track ‘Ballroom Extravaganza’, which he released digitally shortly after the video arrived. “I know I won’t stop searching / For the moment where the world / Stopped for you, stopped for you / Then the world came crashing down,” he sings on the new 3-minute track. Advertisement In addition to the album and short film, DPR IAN has also shared a preview of a documentary he has in works, which will detail his process behind the release. Watch the preview here. Last week, the musician unveiled the tracklist for ‘Moodswings In To Order’, which will include a total of 12 new songs. DPR IAN fans have noted the inclusion of the song ‘Mr. Insanity’, a track he’d previously shared… Read More →

25JULNews

Jade Bird says she’s about “halfway” through “vulnerable” third album

Jade Bird has revealed she is about halfway through her “vulnerable” new album. Watch our video interview with Bird above. READ MORE: Jade Bird on the cover: “There are so many preconceptions with me – but I am a fan of music first” Speaking to NME at Truck Festival in Oxfordshire this weekend (July 24), the Northumberland-born, US-based singer-songwriter told us about new song ‘Save Your Tears’ – which she performed in her set – as well as what fans can expect from her third studio record. “[It’s] probably 50/50 on the new album,” she said of the new song. “Been working really hard on the new album, I think it’s got about halfway there. And it really is the best stuff I’ve ever made, so that’s really exciting.” Advertisement Bird, who is now based in Austin, Texas, also revealed that she has worked on some of the record in LA, adding that it’s “quite a vulnerable album”. “I think I’m just kind of powerhousing its way through, and this one’s kind of taking a few layers off,” she said. Asked what has been inspiring the new material, she joked: “A breakdown!” “I think there’s a lot of us, I’ve… Read More →

24JULNews

St Vincent set to play week long residency on ‘Colbert’

St Vincent is set to play a new week long residency on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. READ MORE: St. Vincent at Glastonbury 2022 – the story of her set in stunning photos As Deadline notes, the residency will be a part of a new series that will also see artists such as James Taylor and the Eagles’ Joe Walsh take part in a weekly series of gigs on the show. The residencies will kick off on July 25 with the first one seeing a week-long set of performances from St Vincent, aka Annie Clark. Advertisement Taylor will follow a week later on August 1 and Walsh on August 8. St Vincent – CREDIT: Andy Ford Back in June, St. Vincent covered Eurythmics‘ classic hit ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’ at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 ceremony. The singer-songwriter kicked off the ceremony with her rendition of the track, ahead of the band’s induction that took place at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City. She later came to the podium to recount the time she first caught a glimpse of the band – featuring Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart – on MTV when a “beautiful, orange-haired androgynous… Read More →

23JULNews

Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse officially quits band to care for his ill wife

Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse has officially quit the band to care for his wife, Janine, who has aggressive cancer. Morse confirmed in March that he’d be temporarily stepping away from live duties. “At this point, there are so many possible complications and unknowns, that whatever time we have left in our lives, I simply must be there with her,” he said in a statement. However, he claimed at the time that he was “not leaving the band” and told fans he hoped to “re-join the tour” at some point. Simon McBride replaced Morse in Deep Purple’s live line-up. Today (July 23), Morse confirmed in a statement that he won’t be returning. “I’ve already played my last show with Purple back in Florida on the Rock Legends Cruise [in February],” he wrote. “I wish to thank the listeners who so strongly supported live music and turned every show from a dress rehearsal to a thundering, exciting experience. I’ll miss everybody in the band and crew but being Janine’s helper and advocate has made a real difference at many key points. “As Janine adjusts to her limitations, she is able to do many things on her own, so we will try… Read More →

23JULNews

Ozzy Osbourne shares health update at Comic-Con 2022: “It’s a slow climb back”

Ozzy Osbourne has given another update on his health as he continues to recover from major surgery. The musician’s wife Sharon previously confirmed that her husband would be undergoing an operation that would “determine the rest of his life”. The procedure is said to have taken place in mid-June. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Ozzy Osbourne: “This album saved my life” Shortly afterwards, Sharon tweeted to say that Ozzy was “doing well and on the road to recovery” while thanking his fans for their “love and support”. The former Black Sabbath frontman later posted his own message, saying he was “recuperating comfortably” at home. Advertisement Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at this week’s Comic-Con, Ozzy said it felt “great” to be making his debut appearance at the annual entertainment and comic book convention, which is taking place in San Diego, California. “I like to see people, you know?” he said. “That’s been the hardest thing over the past three years, because I’ve been trying to recover from my surgery.” He continued: “I’m getting there. It’s a slow climb back, you know?” You can watch the conversation in full below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) Ozzy is at… Read More →

22JULNews

Foxing fan goes viral for climbing the ceiling at Ohio show

A Foxing fan has become an internet sensation after he climbed the ceiling at the outfit’s recent Ohio show. The “iconic” moment occurred at Cleveland’s Grog Shop on Monday (July 19), in the midst of the outfit’s North American tour with Greet Death and Home Is Where. However, as seen in fan-shot footage below, it wasn’t just the attendee’s mounting the ceiling that caught people’s attention. The ardent fan proceeded to scuttle along ceiling gear from the middle of the room to end up hovering over the stage. This picture doesn’t quite capture the insanity of the moment. Dude climbed from the back of the venue to the pit to the stage. I forgot lyrics in the confusion. Started just screaming “what the fuck is happening” over Gameshark https://t.co/3hFV5kSssN — Conor Murphy (@TokeEverlasting) July 20, 2022 Advertisement iconic moment for sure pic.twitter.com/lKNmZNN4wJ — catie (@mindwretch) July 20, 2022 In a post on Twitter, Foxing also reacted, comparing the man’s feat to a scene in the 2018 horror film Hereditary. Which one is Hereditary and which one is a Foxing show? pic.twitter.com/WdlxleyKQX — Foxing (@Foxing) July 21, 2022 Foxing are currently touring North America on their ‘Draw Down The Moon’ tour… Read More →

22JULNews

Watch Slipknot kick off their 2022 European tour

Slipknot have had a roaring start to their European tour, kicking off the 11-date run in Romania this week. READ MORE: Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” Performing on Wednesday July 20 as part of Romexpo in Bucharest – where frontman Corey Taylor donned his new mask – the Iowa outfit’s 16-track setlist (per Blabbermouth) included some of their most revered classics: ‘Spit It Out’, ‘Psychosocial’, ‘Duality’, ‘Wait and Bleed’ and ‘The Devil In I’ among them. A two-song encore comprised of 2002’s ‘People = Shit’ and ‘Surfacing’. Check out the fan-shot video of Slipknot’s performance of last year’s single ‘The Chapeltown Rag’, ‘Sulfur’ and ‘Custer’ below: Advertisement The remainder of tour will see the nu-metal legends hit up Greece, Germany, Poland and Estonia among others – more details here. Along for the run in support are Ukrainian outfit Jinjer and Vended, the latter band fronted by Taylor’s son, Griffin. Earlier this week Slipknot announced the long-awaited release of their seventh studio album, ‘The End, So Far’, releasing new single ‘The Dying Song (Time To Sing)’ to coincide. Set for release on September 30 via Roadrunner Records, ‘The End, So Far’ will… Read More →

21JULNews

Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ composer credits feature Drake, Pharrell and more

The official composer credits for Beyoncé‘s upcoming seventh album ‘RENAISSANCE’ have been revealed. READ MORE: Beyoncé’s new song ‘Break My Soul’ is a confidence-oozing comeback that embraces nu-disco As Uproxx notes, the full list of contributors on the record can be seen by viewing the page source of its listing on Apple Music. The information was also shared on the Twitter fansite @BeyLegion. The acts listed include Nile Rodgers (on ‘Cuff It’), Pharrell Williams and Skrillex (both on ‘Energy’), Drake (‘Heated’), A.G. Cook (‘All Up In Your Mind’) and BloodPop (‘All Up In Your Mind’ and ‘Pure/Honey’). Advertisement Additionally, Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z is credited as S. Carter on ‘Alien Superstar’, ‘Break My Soul’ and ‘America Has A Problem’. The BeyLegion account also notes that ‘RENAISSANCE’ includes samples of songs by Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, James Brown, Teena Marie, Twinkie Clark, Kilo Ali and Moi Renee. — Sample credits incl. Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, James Brown, Teena Marie, Twinkie Clark, Kilo Ali, Moi Renee. — More composer credits incl. The Neptunes, BloodPop®, Rami Yacoub, A. G. Cook, Ari Pensmith, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Nova Wav, P2J, Boi-1da, Sevn Thomas, Leven Kali. https://t.co/7v3qTtDiUD — BEYLEGION is COZY (@BeyLegion) July 21, 2022 Beyoncé shared the full… Read More →

20JULNews

Fans speculate that Jarvis Cocker is teasing another Pulp reunion

Jarvis Cocker has shared a mysterious post on Instagram, prompting fans to wonder whether a Pulp reunion could be on the cards. READ MORE: JARV IS live at Glastonbury 2022: forward-looking set proves nostalgia doesn’t own Worthy Farm The 15-second clip is soundtracked by rapturous applause, while the words “What exactly do you do for an encore?” appear on screen. The line is from the title track of Pulp’s 1998 album ‘This Is Hardcore’, which is set to reach its 25th anniversary next year. “Good question…” Cocker captioned the post, followed by the hashtag “#overtoyou”. Advertisement “wait is this a reunion post???” one Instagram user responded, while another wrote: “25 years since this is hardcore next year….. tour?? Yes? Please say yes.” See the cryptic post below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jarvisbransoncocker The seminal Sheffield band announced their last reunion in November 2010 – featuring the Different Class line-up of Cocker, Russell Senior, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks, Steve Mackey and Mark Webber – and went on to play a number of shows, including a now legendary surprise set at Glastonbury 2011 and a headline slot at Reading & Leeds that year. Pulp haven’t performed together since December 2012, when… Read More →

20JULNews

Beardyman offers to collaborate with fans via Patreon

Beardyman has launched a new Patreon scheme that will allow fans the opportunity to contribute to future musical releases. The veteran beatbox artist, who found recognition when he became the first person to be crowned UK Beatbox Champion two years running in 2006 and 2007, has launched the playfully-named ‘Milking The Community’ project with the aim to “create the most interactive music and music-tech community in the world”. The new ‘Production Team’ tier allows patrons to pay £6.75 for a monthly subscription, which – as well as supporting the artist – affords them the opportunity to present musical ideas for his forthcoming album. Advertisement “In return, my chosen collaborators receive 10% of the master rights to their track, a producer credit, & a one-off vinyl dubplate of the piece we make together,” Beardyman (real name Darren Alexander Foreman) explained, adding that all of his Patreon members will have access to a limited edition vinyl pressing of the album, exclusive merchandise, and a digital pack with exclusive bonus tracks. “The Milking the Community project is a first for the music industry, a new alternative to seeking record label funding and is a direct reflection of the support my wonderful patreon community… Read More →

20JULNews

The Killers announce new single ‘Boy’ to arrive next month

The Killers have confirmed that ‘Boy’ will be their next single, announcing the news on social media today. READ MORE: How the live premiere of The Killers’ new song ‘Boy’ could point to a bold future The band gave ‘Boy’ a live debut at Mad Cool festival earlier this month (July 7). Speaking to NME ahead of that set, Flowers explained how the track was a leftover from 2021’s ‘Pressure Machine’. “We’ve been teasing it a little bit,” he told NME. “It was the song that took me back home and was sort of the impetus for writing [2021 album] ‘Pressure Machine’. What’s interesting is that it just didn’t make it onto the record – but its absence is not a reflection of the quality of the song. It was an aesthetic decision to keep it off the record.” Advertisement He continued: “There’s an optimism to it. It’s in the dust, it’s in the gutter, and it’s looking at the stars. It’s writing in more of a new wave vehicle.” ‘Boy’ will be released on August 5. You can pre-save the new track here. boy out August 5th. Hit that pre-save linked in our bio. pic.twitter.com/hessMfPEIt — The Killers (@thekillers) July 20,… Read More →

20JULNews

FKA twigs shares intimate video for new single ‘Killer’

FKA twigs has shared a visualiser for her latest single, ‘Killer’ – watch the “raw and intimate” clip below. READ MORE: FKA twigs: “There are so many sides to me that the world hasn’t seen yet” Previously described as a song “for baddies with a tear in their eye” by twigs – AKA Tahliah Barnett – she gave ‘Killer’ a live debut as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series last month. The new video, directed by Yoann Lemoine and choreographed by Juliano Nuñes, was shot on Praia de Almagreira beach in Portugal, and also features actor Arón Piper. Advertisement “Twigs approached me with a beautiful treatment for KILLER that she had written about her personal story,” Lemoine explained. “It felt empowering and vulnerable at the same time. I said yes instantly when she asked me to direct it. It was the perfect opportunity to portray her in a way that we have not seen before, raw and intimate. “The video is about the poison and the fuel that personal trauma is in art. How our experience forces us to create and how sometimes it is only inhibition and violence.” Speaking upon the release of ‘Killer’ last month, twigs said: “It’s dangerous to be… Read More →

19JULNews

Rolling Loud founder retracts Travis Scott Astroworld comments

Rolling Loud Miami co-founder Tariq Cherif has retracted a comment he made about Travis Scott earlier this week. After Kanye West pulled out of this year’s event many fans speculated that Scott would be the perfect replacement. But Cherif quickly shut down the possibility of that happening after he responded to fan comments online, stating that “the venue won’t allow Travis because of Astroworld deaths”. Advertisement Scott is currently facing several lawsuits after the 2021 crowd crush during his headlining set at Astroworld 2021 left 10 people dead and many more injured. But Cherif has since retracted his comments according to TMZ which claims that Tariq said Rolling Loud actually did reach out to Scott to headline the event, but “it couldn’t work in time”. His comment mirrors a statement from a spokesperson for the festival who told Rolling Stone: “We reached out to Travis to headline Rolling Loud, but it couldn’t work in such a short time. This had nothing to do with any restrictions from the hosting venue Hard Rock Stadium.” NME has contacted a spokesperson for Rolling Loud for further comment. Kid Cudi – a longtime colleague of West’s – has since stepped in to headline the first… Read More →

19JULNews

The Chainsmokers to become first band to perform on the edge of space

The Chainsmokers are set to become the first band to perform on the edge of space. It’s been revealed that Drew Taggart and Alex Pall have signed up to get into a pressurised capsule that will be tethered to a stratospheric balloon to perform almost 20 miles above Earth. Ryan Hartman, chief executive officer at space tourism company World View, told the Associated Press (via Billboard) it would make the band the first to perform on the edge of space. He also went on to say that while most of the people who have taken part in space flights so far are scientists and engineers, he hopes sending up artists may “inspire them to do something different than they would have otherwise done.” Advertisement “We think about inspiring new perspectives and how those new perspectives can lead to a radically improved future for our Earth,” Hartman said. “To be able to reach the audience of The Chainsmokers through Alex and Drew’s work contributes to our mission as well. It’s something that I’m personally inspired by and excited about.” Speaking about why they chose The Chainsmokers, he said: “I have just seen firsthand and personally how their music reaches a lot of… Read More →

19JULNews

Full line-up released for Tame Impala at All Points East

Tame Impala’s full line-up for this year’s All Points East appearance has been unveiled. READ MORE: All Points East 2021 review: generations collide to end the summer in fervent style Joining Kevin Parker and the band at London’s Victoria Park on August 25 will be Omar Apollo, Working Men’s Cub, Mattiel and Q. The festival will return for two editions in 2022, running run across two weekends: Friday, August 19 – Saturday, August 20 and Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28. Advertisement Other acts headlining across the dates include Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, The National, Kraftwerk, The Chemical Brothers, Disclosure and Gorillaz. Joining them are the likes of IDLES, James Blake, Caroline Polachek, Michael Kiwanuka, Fleet Foxes and more. Omar Apollo, Working Men’s Club and more join the kaleidoscopic bill for Tame Impala! ? Get your tickets sorted at https://t.co/ht275ZWPFy pic.twitter.com/8DM0hISZtD — All Points East (@allpointseastuk) July 19, 2022 Last week, H.E.R. and Lil Silva became the latest additions to Disclosure‘s All Points East line-up. The R&B singer and rising producer join James Blake, Fred Again.., Koffee, Freddie Gibbs, Channel Tres, Charli XCX, Mura Masa and Shy FX for the dance duo’s headline show at London’s Victoria Park on August 27. All Points East took… Read More →

19JULNews

Black Midi to man their own ice cream van as heatwave hits UK

Black Midi will be taking to London later today, serving ice creams from their own ice cream van. READ MORE: Black Midi – ‘Hellfire’ review: intense first-person narratives fuel a genre-gnarling thrill ride It comes as most of the UK is experiencing a heatwave, with London seeing temperatures exceed 40 degrees with the MET office issuing a “Red Extreme Heat Warning”. Announcing their plans on social media, Black Midi wrote: “We’ll be running an ice cream van in London today, it’s gonna be at Soho square at 5pm and Peckham Rye Park at 7pm – if you’re in the area come and get an ice cream and other fun stuff – water pistols compulsory.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by black midi (@bmblackmidi) Advertisement On Twitter, the band went on to confirm they’ll be selling copies of their new album ‘Hellfire’ alongside “a box of large somerset house exclusive tees and obviously lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of ICE CREAM.” They also confirmed flakes and Soleros will hopefully also be on the menu. Tomorrow in London – water pistols absolutely compulsory #hellfire pic.twitter.com/igbBkbhZQS —… Read More →

19JULNews

Government urged to appoint “touring tsar” to fix touring issues caused by Brexit

A cross-party group of MPs and members of the House Of Lords have shared a new report on touring post-Brexit that urges the government to appoint a “touring tsar” to address various issues. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists The Let The Music Move report was created by more than 100 government officials and warns that UK music workers are “facing more costs, more complications and getting fewer opportunities” since the UK left the EU at the end of January 2020. The report also calls for the appointment of a “touring tsar to steer the government’s response to the crisis” alongside “the creation of a temporary support fund to help the industry deal with increased costs (and) an expansion of the number of border points where goods passports and music instrument certificates can be checked”. Advertisement The Let The Music Move roadmap urges the government to work with the EU to “create a cultural touring agreement that would exempt musicians and their crew from red tape”. Today @UK_Music and the cross-party APPG on Music are launching a new report on the impact of Brexit on touring musicians and crew.?‍?… Read More →

19JULNews

Justin Bieber confirms ‘Justice’ world tour will resume later this month

Justin Bieber has confirmed he will be resuming his ‘Justice’ world tour later this month, with a show on July 31 at Lucca Summer festival in Italy. READ MORE: Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’ review: pop star finds his purpose again The ‘Justice’ world tour originally kicked off in February but in June, Bieber postponed several North American shows due to a “sickness”. It was then revealed the singer was suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which had temporarily paralysed the entire right side of his face. It was later confirmed that the rest of his North American tour would be postponed, alongside a statement that said “Justin continues to receive the best medical care possible, is upbeat about his recovery, and is looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing for his fans overseas later this summer.” (2/4) Justin continues to receive the best medical care possible, is upbeat about his recovery, and is looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing for his fans overseas later this summer." — Summerfest (@Summerfest) June 16, 2022 Advertisement It’s now been confirmed that Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’ world tour will resume on July 31, with a show at… Read More →

19JULNews

Eddie Van Halen’s son speaks on abandoned tribute: “some people can be hard to work with”

Wolfgang Van Halen – the son of the late Eddie Van Halen – has elaborated on why a tribute to his father ultimately fell through. READ MORE: Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – 2020: a colossus who turned guitar solos into a firework display In an interview with Rolling Stone, journalist Brian Hiatt inquired as to a prospective tribute concert – which was slated to feature Joe Satriani and drummer Alex Van Halen, Eddie’s brother and co-founder of Van Halen. The tribute was leaked to the public via former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, who mentioned it in an interview back in April. Wolfgang, who was the bassist in the last formation of Van Halen, confirmed that there were plans in place – although, according to him, the tribute was “in such an early stage that it never even got off the ground.” Advertisement “What I can say is that there was an attempt at doing something,” he said. “I don’t like to speak negatively about people, but there are some people that make it very difficult to do anything when it comes to Van Halen.” Wolfgang went onto say that he would “love to just sit here and say everything” about the situation,… Read More →

18JULNews

Kehlani on fan reaction to ‘Blue Water Road’: “They can tell I’m in a better place just from the music”

Kehlani recently spoke to NME about fan reactions to their latest album ‘Blue Water Road’, protecting their energy, and embarking on a headline tour for the first time in five years. READ MORE: Kehlani – ‘Blue Water Road’ review: R&B star swaps badass braggadocio for quiet confidence The singer spoke to us right before taking the stage at New York City’s Pier 17 as part of their In Bloom, Imagined By Kehlani Grey Goose Essences event, where they gave tracks from ‘Blue Water Road’ a live debut. Check out the live performance below. “I’m really excited to see how it’s received,” the R&B star told NME backstage. “I’m excited to see everyone sing it, and what they resonate with the most. My fans are cute and adorable in a very specific way. They’ll be in the crowd hugging each other, holding hands, and making out with their girlfriends. It’s very gay and sweet. I’m excited to see which songs make them do all that.” Advertisement With ‘Blue Water Road’, Kehlani stepped into new sonic territory, parting from the “toxic, very dark, hypersexual pocket of songwriting” that featured on their previous two albums and instead focusing on love and spirituality. According… Read More →

18JULNews

Check out Gang of Youths’ new 2022 UK and European tour dates

Gang Of Youths have detailed a huge 2022 UK and European headline tour – see the dates below and find ticket details here. READ MORE: Gang of Youths live in London: a crucifixion of cynicism The band released new album ‘Angel In Realtime’ earlier this year, and played a sold-out show at London’s Brixton Academy back in March. This autumn, they will return to the capital for one of the first headline shows at new venue Outernet as part of a headline tour that takes them across the continent for four weeks. Advertisement In addition to some previously announced European dates, the band have now added new gigs in Frankfurt and the Dutch cities of Nijmegen and Groningen as well as seven gigs in the UK and Ireland. See the full list of tour dates below. Tickets will be on sale here from 10am BST on Friday, July 22. OCTOBER 2022 25 – Amsterdam, Paradiso 26 – Cologne, Gloria Theater 28 – Frankfurt, Zoom 30 – Nijmegen, Doornroosje 31 – Groningen, De Osterpoort NOVEMBER 2022 2 – Hamburg, Gruenspan 3 – Berlin, Kesselhaus 6 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique 7 – Paris, Badaboum 9 – London, Outernet 12 – Manchester, Academy 13… Read More →