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Japanese Breakfast and SE SO NEON’s So!YoON! share Korean version of ‘Be Sweet’

Japanese Breakfast has joined forces with SE SO NEON singer Hwang So-yoon – AKA So!YoON! – for a Korean language version of the former’s 2021 single ‘Be Sweet’. READ MORE: Japanese Breakfast: “This year is about enjoying myself – my number one job is to have fun” The track comes from last year’s critically acclaimed third Japanese Breakfast album ‘Jubilee’, with Michelle Zauner performing the single on Ellen and her Saturday Night Live debut. ‘Be Sweet’ also featured on The Sims 4 and inspired a Goose Island beer. “We thought it would be fun to put out a special Korean version of ‘Be Sweet’ preceding our upcoming performance in Seoul,” Zauner explained, referencing their forthcoming August 6 show at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival. Advertisement “I’m very grateful Yaeji helped me with the translation over a year ago. So!YoON! is one of my favorite indie artists in Seoul right now and I’m so happy we got to collab.” Listen to the new Korean-language version of ‘Be Sweet’ below, which arrives accompanied by a stylish, neon-lit visualiser of the pair driving courtesy of animator Mary Vertulfo. Zauner collaborated with another of her favourite musicians last week (July 16), joining Jeff Tweedy for a… Read More →

20JULNews

Watch Interpol talk us through new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’, track by track

Interpol have talked NME through the writing, recording and lyrical inspiration behind each and every track on their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe‘. Watch our video interview with the band above. READ MORE: Interpol: “We were rejected by every record label – including the one we’re signed to” Frontman Paul Banks and guitarist Daniel Kessler sat down with us during a recent trip to London to give us the lowdown on what they described as “probably their most intimate and hopeful-sounding record”. With the album seeking to “underline the danceability of drummer Sam Fogarino’s rhythms and R&B influences” mixed with more uplifting moods and a wider emotional spectrum, the record was launched by the bright departure of lead single ‘Toni’. Advertisement “It was a great moment during one of the two writing sessions that we had in the Catskills in Upstate New York,” Kessler of the origins of ‘Toni’. “There was a piano in the living room, I started playing and Paul just jumped right in with the bass. Within a short amount of time, Sam was playing a very dance-y beat as per what’s on the record and it just felt like the foundation came together. “It took… Read More →

20JULNews

Mike Patton opens up about agoraphobia diagnosis and mental health struggles behind Faith No More tour cancellation

Faith No More frontman Mike Patton has opened up about his mental health struggles following the band’s axed tour dates. READ MORE: Faith No More are back. Here’s why you should care about the wild and witty progenitors of alt-metal Last year, Mike Patton announced that all their shows had been cancelled citing mental health reasons. “I have issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic that are challenging me right now. I don’t feel I can give what I should at this point and I am not going to give anything less than 100 percent. I am sorry to our fans and hope to make it up to you soon,” he said at the time. Advertisement Now, he has spoken at length about his mental health struggles. “It’s still going on but it’s better,” he told Rolling Stone. “It’s easy to blame it on the pandemic. But I’ll be honest, man: At the beginning of the pandemic, I was like, ‘This is fucking great. I can stay home and record.’ I’ve got a home studio. So I was like, ‘Yeah, what’s the big deal?’ And then something clicked, and I became completely isolated and almost antisocial [and] afraid of people.” Faith No More’s… Read More →

20JULNews

Xdinary Heroes make first-ever comeback with music video for ‘Test Me’

Xdinary Heroes, the first band launched by Studio J, have made their first comeback with mini-album ‘Hello, World!’, accompanied by a music video for title track ‘Test Me’. READ MORE: aespa – ‘Girls’ review: K-pop’s futuristic fast-risers play it safe on spark-free mini-album In the visual, members of the K-pop band carry out a plan to infiltrate and hack a music show so they can compete in the final round and broadcast their music to the world. They pull it off, and the video ends with the group celebrating together and holding a trophy. “If you can make it better, take me / (Test me test me) / If you can make it more fun, take me / (Test me test me),” the group chant in the chorus. Advertisement ‘Hello, World!’ marks the group’s first release for 2022 and features four new tracks from the group, along with an instrumental version of ‘Test Me.’ This release also marks their first release after making their debut with digital single ‘Happy Death Day’. Xdinary Heroes was the first band to debut as part of JYP Entertainment‘s roster since Day6 in September 2015. The group comprises bassist Jooyeon, drummer Gunil, keyboardists Jungsu and… Read More →

20JULNews

P1Harmony face off in a sporting competition in music video for ‘Doom Du Doom’

P1Harmony have released a music video for ‘Doom Du Doom’, the title track for their newest mini-album ‘Harmony: Zero In’. READ MORE: HallyuPopFest London 2022 review: K-pop festival’s UK debut suffers some hiccups but emerges triumphant In the playful visual, the members of P1Harmony are award-winning contestants in a sporting competition, where they showcase their athletic prowess using musical instruments and everyday objects. “This is my rhythm, dum dum / This is my song, dum dum / This how I sing it, dum dum,” the group chant on the chorus. Advertisement ‘Harmony: Zero In’ is the group’s second comeback of the year, and is the first record released following the conclusion of their ‘Disharmony’ album series. Apart from title track ‘Doom Du Doom’, the mini-album features five other tracks, namely ‘Black Hole’, ‘Yes Man’, ‘Swagger’, ‘Mirror Mirror’ and ‘Different Song For Me’. “This album is about freedom and individuality and how we are going to go about living in this new world we created for ourselves, the new rules we are going to make, and how we’re going to live amongst each other – and how to live in harmony,” member Keeho said in a press statement. P1Harmony’s latest mini-album… Read More →

19JULNews

Slipknot hint at new music in cryptic video

Slipknot have shared a cryptic video hinting that new material could drop very soon. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” The band took to Twitter this evening (July 19) to share career spanning footage along with the caption “The beginning of The End” and a link which goes through to a black screen and various time zones. The video ends with the image of a mysterious bloody masked face peering through a partially opened doorway and a snippet of what sounds like a new song. Advertisement Although the band have not given any further details, an official Reddit channel for Slipkot fans, uploaded images and claimed that a new album ‘The End For Now’ could be on the way and the first single from the record – ‘The Dying Song’ is set to drop today (July 19). It comes after frontman Corey Taylor recently promised that new music from the band is set to arrive “very fucking soon”. The beginning of The End: https://t.co/ocEwpFbGmi pic.twitter.com/C3QRdOrFCF — Slipknot (@slipknot) July 19, 2022 Taylor confirmed in March that the masked metal titans had completed work on their “killer” new record,… Read More →

19JULNews

David Crosby called “unkind schmuck” for criticising fan’s artwork

David Crosby has been called an “unkind schmuck” for criticising a fan’s caricature depiction of him. READ MORE: Swift vs Albarn, Morrissey vs Marr and Young vs Spotify: dissecting pop’s Beef Week The founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash was blunt in his response to fan DJB Sackett, who had shared his work with Crosby as a “thank you for the music”. Crosby responded to Sackett’s tweet, which shows the artwork in question. “That is the weirdest painting of me I have ever seen. Don’t quit your day job,” he wrote earlier in July. Advertisement The musician has since received backlash from people supporting Sackett and his art. One social media user wrote: “This is the weirdest reaction to a fan trying to do something nice I have ever seen. Don’t quit your day job, David Crosby… but maybe stop being an unkind schmuck on Twitter.” That is the weirdest painting of me. I have ever seen …..don’t quit your day job …… https://t.co/3USbW4Qt7a — David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) July 16, 2022 Another person tweeted: “David Crosby’s shitty attitude towards a fan who took time to create a piece of fan art highlights a very real issue, that… Read More →

19JULNews

Initiative to encourage new audiences to visit grassroots venues launches

A new nationwide initiative has launched today (July 19) that will see venues throw open their doors to people who don’t ordinarily attend gigs and other entertainment events. READ MORE: Independent Venue Week 2022 – “Now more than ever, small venues need to be shouted about” Independent Venue Community (IVC), which has been developed by the founders of Independent Venue Week (IVW), has planned daytime programmes of music-based activities in order to attract new audiences to grassroots spaces. There is “a strong emphasis on underserved communities and those living in areas of low arts engagement”, press material reads. The initiative will initially target six specific strands: early years; young people; the deaf, disabled and neurodivergent; mental health and wellbeing; LGBTQIA+, and older years. Advertisement An initial programme of activities can be found here. VLURE perform at Future Yard CREDIT: Gary Lambert / Glam Gig Pics IVC is said to be inspired by a wide range of pre-existing community organisations and programmes including The Warren Youth Project in Hull and the Gig Buddies scheme for individuals with learning disabilities. Soundcheck Sessions, where young people aged 14 and older can access a venue before it opens ahead of a live show in… Read More →

18JULNews

Bruce Dickinson calls out fan with flare at Iron Maiden concert in Greece

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson stopped a concert in Greece at the weekend after a fan lit a flare during ‘The Number Of The Beast’. READ MORE: Iron Maiden – ‘Senjutsu’ review: an imaginative instant classic As the band launched into their classic anthem at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Saturday (July 16), Dickinson sang the line “What did I see?” before he shouted: “A cunt with a fucking flare!” after he spotted a fan lighting a flare in the crowd. “I’ve got to fucking sing, right? Fuck you!” he then ranted. You can view the footage below. Advertisement Despite Dickinson’s frustration, the band continued with the rest of their set rounding off their performance with ‘Iron Maiden’, ‘The Trooper’, ‘The Clansman’, ‘Run To The Hills’ and ‘Aces High’. Earlier the band also performed tracks from their new album ‘Senjutsu‘. The show was part of the band’s ongoing ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ global tour. Meanwhile, Dickinson recently said that he wants the band to replace him if he finds that he can’t sing anymore. He told the Daily Star‘s Wired column: “If tomorrow I don’t feel able to sing more than four songs a night, I’d like the guys to continue… Read More →

18JULNews

Lady Gaga says she thought she’d “never be on stage again”

Lady Gaga has said she thought she’d “never be on stage again” ahead of her current world tour. READ MORE: Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review: pure pop celebration from an icon in a world of her own The singer and actor has faced a number of health issues over the years, including anxiety and depression as well as fibromyalgia, which causes chronic pain. Gaga said she had been helped out by “trust, truth, bravery, talent and dedication” ahead of her tour, which began in Germany on July 17. Advertisement She tweeted: “There was a time I thought I’d never be on stage again. I was so sad I couldn’t even dream anything but a painful nightmare. “I’ve overcome my nightmare with love, support, trust, truth, bravery, talent and dedication. I am so grateful. I’ll see you in BABYLON #ChromaticaBall.” The tour will conclude in Miami on 17 September and includes dates in Canada, America and Europe, as well as two nights at Tottenham Hotspur football stadium in London. You can find tickets for the European and UK shows here, and those for the North American ones here. There was a time I thought I’d never be on stage again. I was so sad… Read More →

18JULNews

aespa reach new peak on Billboard 200 with new mini-album ‘Girls’

K-pop girl group aespa’s sophomore mini-album ‘Girls’ has debuted at Number Three on the Billboard 200, marking their highest entry on the chart. READ MORE: aespa reflect on their “unreal” 2021: “It takes a little time for everything to start kicking in” On July 17, Billboard announced that the quartet’s latest mini-album ‘Girls’ had debuted at Number Three in the week ending July 14. It’s aespa’s highest-charting album yet, after their debut mini-album ‘Savage’ charted at Number 20 following its release last October. According to Billboard, the girl group had earned 56,000 equivalent album units, of which 53,000 were attributed to album sales, making ‘Girls’ the top-selling album of the week. Advertisement aespa are now the third K-pop girl group to land in the Top Three of the Billboard 200, joining the ranks of BLACKPINK’s 2020 studio debut ‘THE ALBUM’ and TWICE’s ‘Formula Of Love: T+O=<3’ last November, which debuted at Number Two and Three respectively. ‘Girls’ was first released on July 8 alongside the music video for its lead single of the same name. The record comprises a total of nine tracks, including the pre-release singles ‘Illusion’ and the English-language track ‘Life’s Too Short’, the latter of which premiered at the girl… Read More →

17JULNews

Billy Corgan announces virtual benefit concert for Highland Park shooting victims

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced ‘Together And Together Again’, a virtual concert to support victims of the recent mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. READ MORE: 50 geeky facts about The Smashing Pumpkins The show is scheduled to take place at 8pm CST on Wednesday July 27, and will be livestreamed for free via the Pumpkins’ YouTube channel (save the link here). It’ll be hosted in person at Madame Zuzu’s, the Highland Park-based tea house and performance space that Corgan runs alongside his partner, Chloé Mendel. Viewers will be able to make donations through the stream itself, while merchandise – including tees and a poster sporting artwork by the legendary Gary Baseman – is available via the event’s bespoke webstore. 100 per cent of the proceeds earned from both will be donated to the Highland Park Community Foundation. Advertisement In a video announcing ‘Together And Together Again’, Corgan noted that he’s lived in Highland Park for “about 20 years”. He launched Madame Zuzu’s there in 2011, and as Rolling Stone pointed out, the venue is so close to where the shooting happened that it was closed for a week to accomodate the FBI’s investigation. Have a look at… Read More →

17JULNews

Watch the first trailer for The Weeknd’s HBO Max series ‘The Idol’

HBO have shared the first teaser trailer for The Idol – the forthcoming drama series created by “the sick and twisted minds of” The Weekend (aka Abel Tesfaye) and Euphoria helmer Sam Levinson. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: soulful star meets a new day with hope and hindsight Tesfaye will star in the series as a self-help guru, club owner and leader of a modern-day cult, who begins dating an up-and-coming pop artist played by Lily-Rose Depp. Little else is known about the story driving The Idol, but according to its trailer, the series will chronicle “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood”. Across just over a minute of footage, viewers are presented with an onslaught of sex, drugs, violence, corruption, choreographed dancing and the declaration that “there’s nothing about [Depp’s as-yet-unnamed character] that’s relatable”. Have a look at the trailer below: Advertisement A premiere date for The Idol is yet to be announced, though it’s slated to arrive on HBO Max sometime before the year’s end. The first season will consist of six episodes, with the main cast also set to feature Troye Sivan, ex-Disney Channel luminary Debby Ryan and Transparent breakout star Hari Nef. The… Read More →

17JULNews

Drake fans outraged at cost of tickets for his Young Money Reunion show

Fans have taken to social media to complain about the ticket prices for Drake’s recently announced Young Money reunion show. READ MORE: Drake – ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ review: rapper’s house makeover provides long-overdue career boost Announced earlier this week, Drake is set to put on a series of shows in Toronto (dubbed the ‘October World Weekend’) ahead of the worldwide expansion of his OVO Fest. Alongside an All Canadian North Stars show and a gig headlined by Chris Brown and Lil Baby, Drake is also putting on a Young Money reunion, with Nicki Minaj and Young Money Entertainment boss Lil Wayne set to appear. Advertisement However, after tickets went on sale Friday (July 15), fans took to Twitter to complain about the sky high prices. As it stands, resale and “Platinum” tickets for the show at the Budweiser Stage on August 1 are available on Ticketmaster for CA$573 (£370), with the most expensive seat currently costing CA$1480 (£958). “If Ticketmaster really think they could charge me $750 for OVO fest lawn tickets they best be performing on MY lawn,” wrote one fan. @Drake them OvO prices insane my boy no way you can feel comfortable wit charging 750 for general admission… Read More →

17JULNews

Eddie Vedder ejects fan from Pearl Jam gig for fighting: “No violence allowed”

A Pearl Jam fan was kicked out of the band’s Zurich gig by frontman Eddie Vedder for starting a fight with another attendee. The Seattle band were playing the Hallenstadion venue in the Swiss city as part of their UK and European tour. As reported by Rock Feed, during the band’s performance of ‘Animal’ at the gig, Vedder noticed a fight break out in the crowd and stopped the gig to address the alleged perpetrator. Advertisement “Turn the lights on, please,” he said. “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey – I saw the whole thing, I know, it was annoying you. You were bummed out ’cause he was filming the whole time. “Has it been the whole show or just now? Just now when I came over? Was it the whole time? Yeah, you’re filming everyone.” Vedder added: “The thing is, I know it upset you, but you can’t fuckin’ hit him in the back of head either, even though you’re a woman. I appreciate the fact that you can be strong. Quit hitting him — you’re out of here. Violence is not allowed. “I’m sorry ma’am, there’s no violence allowed. You could’ve waved to me, I was lookin’ right at… Read More →

17JULNews

Roger Waters hits out at The Weeknd and Drake: “I am far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be”

Pink Floyd‘s Roger Waters has hit out at The Weeknd and Drake, saying that he is “far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be”. In a recent interview with Toronto’s The Globe and Mail, Waters asked the interviewer why his recent shows in the Canadian city weren’t reviewed by the publication or any others in the area. He was then told that The Weeknd was set to open his ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ tour in Toronto on the same night (the show ended up being cancelled due to power outages in the region). Advertisement Waters then responded: “I have no idea what or who the Weeknd is, because I don’t listen to much music. People have told me he’s a big act. Well, good luck to him. I’ve got nothing against him. Would it not have been possible to review his show one night and my show another night?” He went on: “I’m not trying to make a personal attack. I’m just saying it seemed odd. And, by the way, with all due respect to the Weeknd or Drake or any of them, I am far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be, however… Read More →

17JULNews

Jello Biafra says new Dead Kennedys reissue was done “intentionally” behind his back

Original Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra has said a forthcoming reissue of the band’s 1980 debut album ‘Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables’ was done “intentionally” behind his back. The band announced the reissue earlier this month, which has been mixed by Grammy-winning studio engineer Chris Lord-Alge. It’s slated for release on September 30 via Manifesto Records. READ MORE: 66 killer songs for your Halloween playlist Though the reissue was approved by the band’s current lineup, Biafra, who hasn’t been part of the outfit since their 1986 disbandment, made his disapproval of the project clear. Advertisement “People are asking, so I guess I have to say something,” he wrote on Alternative Tentacles, the website for his independent record label. “LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY!!” Read his lengthy statement below in full: “This was done almost totally behind my back. Intentionally. It was not “overseen by the band”, as their press release claims. I was deliberately locked out. Not one person from the band or the labels reached out to me at all. Nor did Chris Lord-Alge, who did the remix. I guess he didn’t care, or value anything I brought to the band at all. Without me those songs wouldn’t exist. In… Read More →

16JULNews

Ricky Martin: man who granted restraining order against singer is reportedly his 21-year-old nephew

The man who was granted a restraining order against Ricky Martin recently is the singer’s 21-year-old nephew, it has been claimed. Last week, Puerto Rican authorities revealed that the Latin pop hitmaker had been issued with restraining order which local sources have speculated was an administrative filing by a former partner. Martin denies the allegations that led to the order, calling them “completely false”. Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero reported that the Latin singer dated the petitioner for seven months before the pair separated two months ago. Martin is accused of calling the petitioner frequently, and of being seen loitering outside of his residence on at least three occasions, leading the petitioner to fear for his safety. Martin has been ordered to refrain from making any contact with the petitioner, physically or via telecommunication, extending to emails and social media. According to a new report in Spanish newspaper Marca, Martin’s nephew has been identified as the singer’s accuser. Ahead of a court hearing on July 21, Martin is unable to contact his accuser due to the terms of the restraining order. Martin’s representative said in a statement: “Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health… Read More →

15JULNews

Former Maccabees Felix and Hugo White launch new band 86TVs with brother Will

The Maccabees‘ Felix and Hugo White have announced that they’ve formed a new band with brother Will called 86TVs. READ MORE: A Maccabee at the movies: five film scores that inspire Felix White As revealed by Felix today (July 15), the band played a debut gig for friends and family at London’s Omeara last night, with new music and further live performances promised before the end of the year. The band is completed by Jamie Morrison on drums. “I’ve been making a record with my brothers for the past few years,” Felix wrote on Instagram alongside footage of last night’s gig. “It’s taken a second, but we are finally happy with what our new band is… Advertisement “Yesterday we played the songs for the first time to a room full of friends and family at Omeara,” he added. “It was a really, really good time. I’d forgotten how much I missed it. “Thank you to everyone there. At some point this year there will be the first recorded music and gigs .. we’re really looking forward to sharing it all with you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Felix White (@felixwhite) The Maccabees broke up in 2017… Read More →

15JULNews

Latto addresses misogyny and double standards on new song ‘Pussy’

Latto has shared a new song called ‘Pussy’ which sees her attacking misogynists – check it out below. READ MORE: Latto – ‘777’ review: “Queen of da Souf” digs deeper with soul-searching second album The new track comes hot on the heels of the rapper’s recent performance at this year’s BET Awards, where she was joined by Mariah Carey for a rendition of her track ‘Big Energy’. “Who is you to bash pussy?” she says in the track’s opening verse, shaming those who try to police women’s bodies in the United States and beyond. Advertisement She goes on to rap: “Buy the man my respect, watch he paint me as crazy / Y’all sexualise lesbians but y’all entertain me / They engaging, ain’t got supply from they mama basement / If you don’t get a pussy up, then he’ll take it.” Listen to Latto’s ‘Pussy’ below. ‘Pussy’ follows Latto’s recent track ‘Booty’, a collaboration with Saucy Santana. Last year, Latto released the album ‘777’, her first release under her current moniker after deviating from her former stage name, Mulatto a year ago. ‘777’ – which featured appearances by Kodak Black, Childish Gambino, 21 Savage, Lil Durk and more – received a four-star review from NME, with the review stating: “For… Read More →

14JULNews

Wunderhorse shares compelling new single ‘Leader Of The Pack’

Wunderhorse turns bitterness on its head with a scuzzy new single ‘Leader Of The Pack’, the next cut from forthcoming debut album ‘Cub’. READ MORE: Wunderhorse: hard-won indie joy from shapeshifting surfer In a press release, Wunderhorse discussed the song’s thematic interest. “[It’s] about betrayal,” he said, “about not being able to escape the thing that eats away at you, it’s a song written as a means of getting even.” Listen to ‘Leader Of The Pack’ below: Advertisement Wunderhorse – aka Jacob Slater – will release his debut album, ‘Cub’, on September 16 via Communion. The offering will feature previous singles ‘Teal’, ‘Butterflies’, ‘Poppy’ and ’17’. Announcing the album last month, Slater discussed his transition from frontman of Dead Pretties to a solo artist. “I was tired of having to get up on stage and pretend I wanted to throw myself around and smash things up every night and sing these intense songs,” he said. “They were good songs, but I didn’t think we’d be able to transition into doing the more introspective music that I wanted to make. I thought it would just alienate people.” Wunderhorse. CREDIT: Helen Whitaker He added: “I stopped taking drugs and I stopped the… Read More →