Yungblud is teasing the second part of his new double album ‘IDOLS’, which he described as “more cynical” and said would be arriving “imminently”. READ MORE: Yungblud is ready to leave his idols behind The first part was released in June and was produced by Andrew Watt, who is also producing the second instalment. Advertisement The artist, real name Dom Harrison, told Rolling Stone that its first track is titled ‘I Need You to Make the World Seem Fine’ and contains the lyrics: “Pictures of idols rise up and fall/Wish you knew it all/Lift your head from the pillow, you’ve been missing...
Robyn has announced her new album ‘Sexistential’ and shared the title track and single ‘Talk To Me’ – find all the details below. The Swedish pop icon’s ninth studio LP – her first since 2018’s critically acclaimed ‘Honey‘ – will land on March 27 via Young. It will be released on CD, limited cassette and digitally, along with magenta, white and alternate art vinyl formats. You can pre-order it here. Advertisement Following her recent comeback single ‘Dopamine‘, Robyn has now shared the title track and the song ‘Talk To Me’, both of which you can listen to below. The...
A$AP Rocky has shared his new single ‘Punk Rocky’, and the video features an impressive cast, including Winona Ryder – watch it here. ‘Punk Rocky’ is the lead single from his upcoming album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’, out next Friday (January 16), and it features a psychedelic rock sound. Advertisement “She ain’t gon’ be in my life no more / Got me crying in the microphone,” he sings in the track. “Let me shout on the megaphone / That ho ain’t my type no more.” And ‘Punk Rocky’s surreal video has already made a strong impression on fans. In the...
Ted Nugent has praised Yungblud and Jack White while hitting out at Green Day and his “good friend” Tom Morello over their politics. The US guitarist, songwriter and activist is a high-profile supporter of President Donald Trump, and known for his right-wing political views and pro-gun stance. Advertisement On New Year’s Day (Thursday January 1), Nugent uploaded a video titled ‘Let’s Talk Music’ on his official YouTube channel. Here, the musician shared his thoughts on White’s halftime performance at the Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving Day – where he brought out Eminem. Nugent – who, like White and Eminem,...
Kneecap have told fans that they will be releasing a “brand new album” later this year The Irish rap trio had a headline-catching 2025, and to round it out they sent out a social media post last week (December 31) in which they thanked fans for their continued support and promised that the 2026 would be a big year for them. Advertisement “They tried to crush us and they failed,” they said. “Thanks to all of you sound c*nts we’re stronger than ever.” “Big things to come in 2026 – including a brand new album. But nothing is more important than supporting each other and keep taking action for...
Björk has voiced her support for Greenland’s independence following Donald Trump’s proposition to annex the country, and said that the topic of “colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills up my back”. The US President has repeatedly hinted at the prospect of having the island become an annexed part of the United States, and told reporters recently that the country “need Greenland from the standpoint of national security” (as per BBC News). Advertisement Citing how its location could be strategic for the US when it comes to defence purposes, the idea has been repeatedly criticised by officials and residents...
Alex Van Halen has revealed that he is working on a new album alongside Toto guitarist Steve Lukather. The legendary rock drummer, who co-founded Van Halen with his younger brother Eddie in 1972, appeared on the Metal Sticks podcast on Thursday (January 1), hosted by Iron Maiden’s Nick McBrain, and spoke about his current musical projects. Advertisement “I’m getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people,” Van Halen said. “It should be exciting.” It is unclear whether the album will be a new Van Halen album or a side project. The band have not released a studio record since 2012’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’, and have...
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has revealed that her twin baby daughters will “probably never walk” due to a rare muscular condition. Nelson gave birth to the girls – Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster – in May, confirming that they had been born prematurely at 31 weeks, and saying that she and her partner, the London-based rapper Zion Foster, were “so blessed” by the girls’ arrival. Advertisement Now, in an emotional video posted to her Instagram page on Sunday (January 4), Nelson has opened up about the girls, revealing that they have received a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), which she described as “the most severe...
R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has collaborated with The Icicle Works’ Ian McNabb on a new version of ‘So. Central Rain’ – listen below. The track – originally released as a single from R.E.M.’s second album ‘Reckoning’ in 1984 – came together last year and has now been shared by Buck on R.E.M.’s official website. Advertisement “In the year just passed, I recorded some guitars on a version of ‘So. Central Rain’ by my friend Ian McNabb,” Buck wrote. “You might remember him from The Icicle Works. It’s a cool version. Hope this helps start the new year off well!” The cover will be...
Billy Joel has played live for the first time since his brain disorder diagnosis last year, appearing alongside his own tribute act. Joel last performed on stage in February 2025, but last night (January 2), he made a surprise appearance alongside the Billy Joel cover band Turnstiles in Wellington, Florida in front of a crowd of thousands at a show to mark the town’s 30th anniversary. Advertisement The legendary singer-songwriter joined them for two songs – ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ and ‘Big Shot’ – and was joined on stage by his daughters Della and Remy. “I wasn’t planning on working tonight,” Joel quipped from...