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Liam Gallagher slams “spunkbubble” Alan Davies for Manchester City comments

Liam Gallagher has taken aim at Alan Davies after the actor and comedian bad-mouthed his beloved Manchester City football club. READ MORE: The Big Read – Liam Gallagher: “An Oasis reunion’s gonna happen very fucking soon” The QI and Jonathan Creek star, who supports Arsenal, slammed City on his Tuesday Club podcast earlier this week after they beat his team 1-2 on New Year’s Day (January 1). “There is a stink of Manchester City in our league and I just wish this mob had bought a club in another league,” Davies said. “Go buy Borussia Monchengladbach, take them past Bayern Munich to the top of… whatever their league’s called, just do that… the Bundesliga. Do that, go buy someone else. Get out of our league. We don’t want your money.” Advertisement He continued: “Get out of our league, you’re not wanted here. You are not wanted. Sell up and leave. You’ve had your fun. Go away. No one want your oil bastard money.” He then went on to have a dig at Jack Grealish, the England International who recently signed to City from Aston Villa. “You have a £100million moron gurning away on the bench, grinning at Arsenal fans basically taking the piss… Read More →

08JANNews

Watch Jack White perform new single ‘Taking Me Back’ live

Jack White has released a self-directed live performance video of recent single ‘Taking Me Back’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Jack White’s 10 Most Spectacular Live Performances Caught On Camera Released back in October, ‘Taking Me Back’ was the first solo song White had released in three years. The following month, White confirmed that he would be releasing two full-length records in 2022 with ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ arriving on April 8 ahead of its follow-up, ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ which is set for release July 22. The records are “two entirely different albums” that are “each defined by different inspirations, different themes [and] different moods”. Advertisement Those records will be supported by The Supply Chain Issue Tour, a lengthy global run of shows that includes two dates at London’s Eventim Apollo. Now, to give fans a taste of what to expect from the upcoming tour, White has shared a live practice video of him and his band performing ‘Taking Me Back’ – check it out below. The clip sees White performing alongside bassist Dominic Davis, keyboardist Quincy McCrary, & drummer Daru Jones in The Blue Room at Third Man Records. “People keep asking who’s going to be in… Read More →

08JANNews

Slash says Guns N’ Roses plan to release “entire record’s worth” of new material

Slash has spoken about the possibility of more new Guns N’ Roses music, saying the iconic rock ‘n’ roll band are set to release an “entire record’s worth” of new material. READ MORE: Sublime, meet ridiculous: Guns N’ Roses’ Download headline set reviewed Last year, Guns N’ Roses released two new tracks – ‘Absurd’ and ‘Hard Skool’ – that were originally written during the band’s ‘Chinese Democracy‘ era but were reworked by the band’s current lineup. Those tracks marked the first new material featuring Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan in 28 years. Slash and McKagan rejoined Guns N’ Roses in 2016, after leaving following their 1993 studio album, ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’. Advertisement And while Slash has confirmed that the band haven’t written anything new since reuniting, it seems they’re not afraid of delving into the vaults. “As far as new Guns is concerned, we haven’t even gotten to that point of really in earnest sitting down and writing,” the guitarist said. “We’ve been doing a lot of material that’s been sort of sitting around for a while. So that will be a whole focused endeavour unto itself.” In a new interview with Classic Rock, Slash confirmed that a new… Read More →

07JANNews

The Chainsmokers tease first new music since 2019: “Who’s ready?”

The Chainsmokers look like they might be gearing up to release their first new music in three years. READ MORE: The Chainsmokers: “I promise you, we’re not assholes” The electronic DJ and production duo – comprising Alexander “Alex” Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart – took to social media yesterday (January 6) to tease the release of a new track called ‘High’. The pair shared a nine-second video clip that features sharp synths and moody, chopped vocals. The snippet arrived alongside imagery of choppy, purple ocean waves, and a caption that reads: “Who’s ready? #TCS4.” Advertisement In addition to the clip, The Chainsmokers’ Twitter now displays a purple banner, and their avatar on YouTube and Soundcloud is just a purple circle, suggesting the colour motif for their forthcoming project. Their Instagram has also been wiped clear. ‘High’ is now available to pre-save – listen to the snippet below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Chainsmokers (@thechainsmokers) While there is no official release date for ‘High’ yet, the track serves as the first new music from the duo since 2019, when they released their third studio album, ‘World War Joy’. The teaser comes after The Chainsmokers announced back in February 2020 that… Read More →

07JANNews

Chia Pet release grown-your-own Willie Nelson novelty planter

Willie Nelson has been honoured with his own Chia Pet novelty terracotta planter. READ MORE: Willie Nelson – ‘The Willie Nelson Family’ review: a tender passing of the torch The US company, who have been making the figurine-style planters since the 1980s, have added the country musician to their existing range of famous faces, which include former US presidents, movie characters and emojis. Nelson’s Chia Pet invites its owner to grow chia seeds in the grooved sections of the planter, with the desired end result – which is achieved in a couple of weeks – being the green chia sprouts resembling Nelson’s long hair. Advertisement You can see an image of Nelson’s Chia Pet below, and find out more information about the planter here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial) Margo Price, who posted about her Willie Nelson Chia Pet last month (see below), commented on Nelson’s above Instagram post: “Love mine so much! The only thing that would make it better is if it came with cannabis seeds.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Margo Price (@missmargoprice) Nelson released two albums in 2021, ‘That’s Life’ (a tribute to the music… Read More →

07JANNews

Disney+ K-drama ‘Rookie Cops’, starring Kang Daniel, to premiere this month

Disney+’s upcoming K-drama series Rookie Cops starring Kang Daniel is scheduled to premiere later this month. READ MORE: ‘Bad And Crazy’ first look review: solid cop drama with huge stars, humour and plenty of punches Earlier today (January 7), Disney+ Korea announced that the upcoming series, starring singer Kang Daniel and A Piece Of Your Mind’s Chae Soo-bin, would be launching exclusively on the streaming platform on January 26, per OSEN. Rookie Cops follows the story of honours student Wi Seung-Hyun (played by Kang), who enrols in the police academy in the hopes of following his father’s footsteps. He later meets troublemaker Go Eun-gang (played by A Piece Of Your Mind’s Chae Soo-bin) and learns more about the ambitions of his fellow rookie peers. Watch the trailer here. Advertisement The two leads will be joined by True Beauty’s Park Yoo-na, Crash Landing On You’s Lee Shin-young, and former Tiny-G member Min Do-hee. A-Teen star Shin Ye-eun and Lovers Of The Red Sky’s Kwak Si-yang will also be making cameos in the forthcoming series, though their roles have yet to be disclosed. Notably, the drama will mark Kang’s acting debut. “This is my first attempt at acting, but most of my concerns melted away after reading the [Rookie… Read More →

06JANNews

Fat Joe launches new burger range in the US

Fat Joe has launched a new burger range with US fast food chain White Castle. The rapper took to Twitter to usher in his latest range including burgers such as the Spicy Joe Slider, the Sloppy Joe Slider, Smoky Joe Slider and Sloppy Fries. In a clip, which you can watch below, he said: “The month of January is no longer January, it is called Joenuary. I’m here to destroy your New Year.” Advertisement Fat Joe and White Castle have also lined up a host of surprises, including Joe-inspired memes and trivia as well as original “joetry” (poetry) and “joekes” (jokes). Welcome to JOENUARY! We’re celebrating the new year with EVERYTHING JOE at @WhiteCastle! ? pic.twitter.com/x02t2DhD28 — FAT JOE (@fatjoe) January 6, 2022 “White Castle was a big part of my childhood,” added Joe. “I always enjoyed eating their Sliders with my friends and family, so it’s a full-circle moment to partner with them all these years later in an unprecedented way. I’m excited to introduce new additions to the menu and share some other surprises so we can start the new year off right.” White Castle’s Sloppy Joe family will be available until February 19. Meanwhile, Fat Joe recently… Read More →

06JANNews

Watch Static Dress’ video for explosive new single ‘Di-sinTer’

Static Dress have released their new single ‘Di-sinTer’, which features vocalist and producer King Yosef – watch below. The Leeds band return following last year’s debut project ‘Prologue…’, which followed a stream of singles including 2019’s debut ‘Clean‘ and second single ‘Adaptive Taste‘. ‘Di-sinTer’ is a ferocious and hook-driven track, with the band’s vocals and instrumentation as raucous as ever. The accompanying video is similarly chaotic, with an ominous figure seen lurking as Static Dress perform through a grainy and fuzzy TV frame. Advertisement Frontman Olli Appleyard told DIY in November last year: “I never want anything to be the easy way, or the conventional way of doing things.” He continued: “I wanna constantly strive to do something new and, going forward with projects, I want to be able to drive it forward without taking inspiration from [any other] things. Right now, people are making music to be ear candy, and it’s given to you on a plate; every week music is becoming more and more disposable. But I think if I can create a social campaign where I can make a song or video last longer than the three minutes that it exists in your ears or in your… Read More →

06JANNews

FKA Twigs announces new mixtape ‘CAPRISONGS’

FKA Twigs has announced full details of her new mixtape ‘CAPRISONGS’. It comes after the artist teased new music on her TikTok account yesterday (January 5). READ MORE: Watch FKA Twigs’ incredible performance of ‘Cellophane’ at the NME Awards 2020 She also previously shared a preview of her new music last month to mark “the first day of capri sun szn”. Advertisement Now, she has taken to Instagram in a lengthy post, to announce the new mixtape, share the artwork and tracklisting. “Hey i made you a mixtape, because when i feel you, i feel me and when i feel me, it feels good…,” she wrote before adding: “‘CAPRISONGS’ is my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FKA twigs (@fkatwigs) “It’s my stubborn caprisun ass telling me to work thru my pain by delivering at work, don’t think just go studio and create my saggi moon being the enigmatic temptress craving the club, to dance and to be social and my pisce venus hot mess disastrous heart falling in love all over again but this time with music and with myself.” The mixtape, which is due to drop… Read More →

06JANNews

DJ Kay Slay has reportedly been hospitalised with COVID and is on a ventilator fighting for his life

DJ Kay Slay has reportedly been hospitalised with COVID. According to music manager Wack 100, the New York DJ and record executive is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life. “Pray for my brotha @djkayslay,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “It’s not looking good. He might be mad at me for this those that know Slay but he needs all the support he can get … Been 14 days fighting COVID and he’s just be put on a ventilator. Keep him in your prayers please.” LL Cool J also offered his support in a separate post writing: “Send strength @djkayslay. Love u bro.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The GodFather (@wack100) Hip Hop promoter/producer Van Silk told HipHopDX that he had been concerned about Kay Slay’s health for some time and that the artist – real name Keith Grayson – wasn’t vaccinated. “To my brother Kay Slay: I’ve known you since you were 15 years old,” he wrote in a text. “We done a lot together – from me helping you with Straight Stuntin magazine as the first editor to how the many DJs we put on during the mixtape era, and now working on the ‘Rolling… Read More →

06JANNews

Jacob Rees-Mogg says he’s never read NME, defends government’s Brexit approach for music

Jacob Rees-Mogg has declared that he has never read NME, as our recent article about the ongoing frustration surrounding post-Brexit touring was discussed in Parliament today (Thursday, January 6). Watch the discussion above. This morning we published a piece in which live music industry leaders and insiders criticised the “clueless” UK government and opened up about the problems that remain for artists and crew wishing to tour in Europe, one year on from the feeling that the sector has been dealt a “No Deal Brexit”. Raising the issue in Parliament today, Labour MP and DCMS Select Committee Member Kevin Brennan put it to Rees-Mogg, the Conservative Leader of the House of Commons, that the government had not been active and engaged enough in helping overcome the remaining obstacles for live music on the continent. Advertisement “I don’t know if the Leader of the House has had time to read today’s New Musical Express yet, but in it there’s a long article which sets out the continuing problems 12 months on after Brexit for touring artists wanting to work – to work – across the European Union visa-free and without unnecessary costs and bureaucracy,” asked Brennan. He continued: “The CEO of… Read More →

06JANNews

K-pop group H1-KEY make debut despite controversy over Thai member

K-pop girl group H1-KEY have officially made their debut, in spite of a controversy surrounding Thai member Sitala. READ MORE: Woozi’s new solo song ‘Ruby’ is a galvanising introduction that packs a powerful punch H1-KEY officially debuted yesterday (January 5) with the release of their first-ever single, titled ‘Athletic Girl’, alongside its music video. H1-KEY are notably the first K-pop act from the Grandline Group (GLG), which is a subsidiary of popular K-hip-hop label Grandline Entertainment. The latter is home to acts like Stella Jang, Geeks and more. The group’s label had first unveiled the four members of the girl group late last year. However, at the time, the reveal of Thai member Sitala has stirred controversy, due to her family’s alleged ties to the 2014 Thai political crisis. Advertisement During an online press conference held yesterday (January 5), Sitala shared her thoughts on the controversy. “I want to emphasise that I do not have any political belief right now,” she said, per The Korea Times. “In the past, I was not clearly aware of what was happening in my country because I was too young,” she added. “I just hope that people with different perspectives live together in… Read More →

05JANNews

Watch Courteeners’ Liam Fray cover LCD Soundsystem’s ‘All My Friends’

Courteeners frontman Liam Fray has shared a cover of LCD Soundsystem‘s ‘All My Friends’ on Instagram – watch below. The clip, which Fray shared on January 1 with the caption “Happy New Year, Friends”, shows the musician sitting solo at a piano as he sings his rendition of the 2007 LCD single. READ MORE: Courteeners’ Liam Fray: “The band is my life. When it’s not going great, my life’s not going great” Fray previously spoke to NME about the influence of LCD Soundsystem on the Manchester band’s sound. Advertisement When asked about this ahead of the release of their sixth album ‘More. Again. Forever.’, Fray said: “Most definitely on the title track. There are a couple more a bit like that. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liam Fray (@what_liam_saw) “‘More. Again. Forever’ is probably the weirdest thing on there in terms of what ‘the fanbase’ will like. That’s what’s great about putting things out there on streaming websites: you can showcase what you can do to other people and turn them onto your band. It affords you to be braver, rather than putting out the song that people perceive to be ‘you’ – whatever that means.” Last year, Courteeners… Read More →

04JANNews

Wolf Alice postpone 2022 UK tour due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Wolf Alice have confirmed that their impending UK tour – which was set to kick off in just five days – has been postponed due to the soaring rise in COVID-19 cases. READ MORE: Wolf Alice live in London: spellbinding small venue show from snarling rock superstars It comes after the band had initially postponed five of the run’s shows – three in Glasgow and two in Dublin – on Christmas Eve (December 24). The full tour comprises 20 dates, with all but two of them (one in London and the other in Plymouth) completely sold out. The band said in a Tweet shared today (January 4) that they were “absolutely gutted” to be axing their current roster, but noted that “people’s safety and access to our concerts is of the utmost importance to us and we feel that is something we can’t ensure at these large indoor shows”. Advertisement Read the full statement below: pic.twitter.com/RpnVnd4p05 — Wolf Alice (@wolfalicemusic) January 4, 2022 New dates for the UK tour are yet to be confirmed, however Wolf Alice say they “will be making an announcement in the following weeks”. All tickets for the old shows will remain valid, with refunds available… Read More →

04JANNews

Old Man Weeknd Wants You To Tune Into New Album Dawn FM This Week

When The Weeknd dropped “Blinding Lights” — recently named Billboard‘s No. 1 Hot 100 song of all time — way back in 2019, the world was a much different place. The album that followed, After Hours, was released in March 2020, right around the time the coronavirus pandemic prompted worldwide lockdowns. Since then, it feels like we’ve all aged approximately 70 years. The Weeknd likely agrees. That’s one reading of the cover art for his next album, titled Dawn FM, that features the artist caked in old-man makeup (liver spots and all) and wisened with long gray hair and a gray beard. As he announced earlier this week, Dawn FM will drop on Friday (January 7). https://www.instagram.com/p/CYT5Q-yrQyt/ The Weeknd has spent the past few years playing with his own image, distorting his own features into an “Instagram face” look for the “Save Your Tears” video and appearing regularly in his other music videos and on TV appearances wrapped in bloody bandages. This latest foray into facial modification fits right in. One notable place he appeared looking like himself was 2021’s Super Bowl LV halftime show, which proves that the artist born Abel Tasfaye is easily one of the biggest stars… Read More →

04JANNews

Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih talks getting support from brother Hueningkai of TXT

Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih has shared how her brother, Tomorrow X Together’s Hueningkai, has supported her debut in the rookie girl group. READ MORE: aespa reflect on their “unreal” 2021: “It takes a little time for everything to start kicking in” Kep1er were originally formed in October 2021 during the final episode of the Mnet reality series Girls Planet 999. The multinational nine-member girl group comprises members from South Korea, Japan and China, including Bahiyyih. During a recent online showcase and press conference for the girl grouo’s debut, Bahiyyih shared that her older brother Hueningkai has been very supportive of her debut.. Advertisement “I talk to my older brother every day, and he congratulated me on my debut,” she shared, per Koreaboo. Bahiyyih added that Hueningkai “congratulated not only me but also my teammates, too”, a gesture that she has been “very grateful” for. The girl group made their debut yesterday (January 3) with the track ‘Wa Da Da’, which was accompanied by a vibrant music video. It’s the lead single of their first mini-album ‘First Impact’, which also features the group’s versions of Girls Planet 999 tracks ‘Shine’, ‘Another Dream’ and ‘O.O.O’. Prior to their debut, however, the girl group had… Read More →

04JANNews

Morgan Wallen says he’d be keen to collaborate with Kendrick Lamar

After his collaboration with Lil Durk, ‘Broadway Girls’, made it to Number One on the Billboard R&B/hip-hop chart, Morgan Wallen has expressed an interest in linking up with Kendrick Lamar. READ MORE: DAMN. Good – Kendrick Lamar’s UK tour just got off to a flying start in Birmingham The prospect was raised in an interview on the “social audio” platform Clubhouse, where Black comedian Druski asked Wallen which other hip-hop artists he’d be down to collaborate with. Per Variety, the controversial country star shouted out his fellow Tennesseean Moneybagg Yo, who is “definitely at the top of the list”, before noting that “Kendrick Lamar would be pretty cool”. Wallen pointed out that his personal listening habits sway mostly towards hip-hop, saying: “Moneybagg is probably my favourite. And I listened to a lot of Young Dolph – RIP. I listened to Drake’s new album [‘Certified Lover Boy’]. I listen to Kanye… I’ve been listening to a little bit of Gunna. I like him pretty good.” Advertisement As for his recent track with Durk, Wallen said the pairing came after the rapper commented on one of his Instagram posts. “Me and him had been talking a little bit throughout the year and… Read More →

04JANNews

UK music consumption in 2021 increased for seventh year running

The UK’s hunger for music didn’t wane in 2021, with BPI’s annual figures showing that consumption grew by 2.5 per cent. READ MORE: What’s causing the vinyl delay? “Adele is not the problem”, say music industry insiders British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which uses Official Charts Company data, found that 159 million albums or their equivalent were either streamed or purchased across all formats by music fans in the UK last year. The UK consumption total was made up primarily of streams (83 per cent), comprising more than 147billion individual audio streams, which is up 5.7 per cent on 2020. That represents an equivalent of 132million streamed albums. Advertisement The figures are attributed to increased label investment in artists, including in new acts, and clever marketing. 2021 was the seventh consecutive year to see consumption growth. Adele, 2021. CREDIT: Simon Emmett/Press British artists Adele, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Dave, Elton John, Queen and Fleetwood Mac accounted for eight of the year’s Top 10 albums in the UK – see that list below. Official Albums Chart 2021: 01. Adele – ’30’ 02. Ed Sheeran – ‘=’ 03. ABBA – ‘Voyage’ 04. Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Sour’ 05. Queen – ‘Greatest Hits’ 06. Dua Lipa… Read More →

03JANNews

Rare Lou Reed demos released and quickly withdrawn in apparent copyright dump

A collection of rare Lou Reed demos were released over the holiday period and then quickly withdrawn in an apparent copyright dump. READ MORE: The Velvet Underground review: revisionist doc reworks narrative of New York rock and rollers According to Variety, RCA/Sony Music uploaded a 17-track album of Lou Reed demos to iTunes in Europe on December 23 titled ‘I’m So Free: The 1971 RCA Demos’. It was then removed a couple of days later. Matthew Goody, the author of Needles And Plastic: Flying Nun Records, 1981–1988, took to social media last Thursday (December 30) to point out that the album had been released, sharing a link that previewed the album’s artwork. Advertisement “Apparently Lou Reed’s RCA demos from 1971 were dumped on Apple Music in Europe on Xmas Eve,” he tweeted. “No sign they’ll be available anywhere else.” Apparently Lou Reed’s RCA demos from 1971 were dumped on Apple Music in Europe on Xmas Eve. No sign they’ll be available anywhere else: https://t.co/WniMgCiXwL — Matthew Goody (@m_c_goody) December 30, 2021 The tracklist for ‘I’m So Free’ includes rough versions of nearly every song from Reed’s self-titled 1972 debut solo album and his breakthrough follow-up, ‘Transformer’, although two tracks, ‘Kill Your Sons’ and ‘She’s… Read More →

03JANNews

Listen to two new 21 Savage songs, ‘No Debate’ and ‘Big Smoke’

21 Savage has released two new songs to kick off 2022 – listen to ‘No Debate’ and ‘Big Smoke’ below. READ MORE: 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – ‘Savage Mode 2’ review: a near-perfect sequel that leaves nothing to chance The Atlanta rapper, whose last solo album was 2018’s ‘I Am > I Was‘, shared the tracks on Friday (December 31), writing on his Instagram: “let’s go into 2022 the right way.” ‘No Debate’ is produced by Cardo and Deats, while ‘Big Smoke’ is produced by Kid Hazel. Director Marko Steez helmed the songs’ joint music video, which you can watch below. Advertisement During an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden earlier this year, 21 revealed that he had plans to drop another project before 2022 although he didn’t make any promises. “That’s what I’m planning on,” he said when questioned about a possible 2021 album. “But I like quality work. So however long that take, it’ll take but I’m dropping something, for sure.” In other news, last September the rapper was hit with gun and drug charges dating back to 2019. According to Buzzfeed, DeKalb County Jail records in Georgia show that the rapper was arrested on September 23 and later… Read More →

03JANNews

Drakeo The Ruler murder trial stalls as witnesses remain silent

The investigation into the murder of Drakeo The Ruler, who was fatally stabbed at a music festival last month, has stalled due to poor witness cooperation. Drakeo, 28, was on the bill at Once Upon A Time In LA festival on December 18 and was reportedly stabbed in the neck by unknown assailant(s) backstage. He was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries. According to TMZ, police “are mostly relying on surveillance and cellphone footage to crack the case,” saying that most witnesses to the incident have refused to come forward to speak to law enforcement. In addition, police have started to explore another link, looking at the possibly that the rapper’s death is connected to the suspected gang-related murder of Compton rapper Slim 400 who was fatally shot on December 8. The news follows Darrylene Corniel, Drakeo’s mother, saying last month that she intends to sue over her son’s death. Drakeo The Ruler performs live in 2021. CREDIT: Timothy Norris/WireImage Speaking to Rolling Stone, Corniel said: “I need this to be out there. I need people to know. And I do want justice for my son. And I do believe that justice will be served. I will not rest until… Read More →