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The ‘Vampire Survivors’ soundtrack is coming to vinyl this month

Developer Poncle and iam8bit have announced that the soundtrack to indie hit Vampire Survivors is being released on vinyl this month. Set to launch on March 14, the set will feature 22 songs across two LPs. Priced at $42.99, the soundtrack has been pressed on “blood-splatter coloured red wax”, while its slipcase has an original illustration by artist Nimit Malavia. Discussing the score with NME, composer Daniele Zandara (who scored Vampire Survivors along with Filippo Vicarelli and Will Davies) reveals that he originally “didn’t envision” his music gelling with the game’s chaotic format. Advertisement “That’s what ...
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Attrakt cleared of charges in lawsuit filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members

K-pop agency Attrakt has been cleared of charges in a lawsuit filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members over alleged breach of trust. This is according to a statement given to South Korean news outlet Yonhap News today (March 11) by a representative from Attrakt, who said that the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has “decided not to transfer the case of breach of trust filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio and Aran ”, as translated by Soompi.  The K-pop agency also said that it would “hold those who deceived the members, who do not understand...
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Here are all the winners from the Oscars 2024  rolling list

The Oscars 2024 take place tonight (March 10) in Los Angeles, with Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Killers Of The Flower Moon set to battle it out for the top gongs. The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for a fourth time. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leads the nominations going into the event with 13 nods, including Best Director, Best Picture and Best Actor. Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things follows on 11, while Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon is in the running in 10 categories. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is nominated...
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Michael Jackson biopic will reportedly address sexual abuse allegations

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic will reportedly address the allegations of child sexual abuse against the singer. Given that the film has the approval of the Jackson estate, it had been unclear whether the film would explore the most controversial aspects of his life, but a new report suggests it will. Puck News’ Matthew Belloni has obtained an early draft of the script, and says that the film “wants very much to convince you Michael is innocent”, adding that it goes to “great lengths to minimise and downplay the actual claims and eviscerate the Chandlers”. Advertisement In 1993, Evan...
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Watch Dave Grohl’s fiery cover of Wings’ ‘Live And Let Die’ at Love Rocks NYC benefit show

Dave Grohl covered Paul McCartney’s ‘Live And Let Die’ during a benefit concert in New York this week – watch the fiery cover below.  The performance took place during Grohl’s appearance at the Love Rocks NYC concert at Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday (March 7), an annual event in aid of the charity God’s Love We Deliver.  Also appearing at the benefit were artists including Tom Morello, The Black Keys, Nile Rodgers and Hozier.  Advertisement Grohl headlined the show, playing a version of Foo Fighters’ 1997 classic ‘Everlong’, before closing out with the Wings song, originally the theme song of...
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Rizzy Rackz Drops Authentic Vibes with “Loving Me Baby”

From the heart of Richmond, Virginia, emerges Rizzy Rackz, a rising force in the realm of hip-hop. Born and bred amidst the challenges of low-income neighborhoods and high crime rates, Rizzy’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unyielding passion for music. Affectionately known as “Rackz” among his peers, Rizzy earned his moniker for his remarkable ability to accumulate wealth without extravagant spending—a testament to his resourcefulness and street-smart acumen. However, it was a harrowing incident involving his toddler daughter that ignited his musical journey. A distressing phone call informing him of her brush with mortality in a...
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CMAT hits out at RTÉ for cutting Lankum’s Choice Prize acceptance speech over solidarity with Palestine

CMAT has hit out at the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, after they cut Lankum’s acceptance speech at the Choice Music Prize, in which the band spoke passionately about Palestine. The band were picking up this year’s edition of the award, which is handed out to the best album by an Irish artist. Their fourth album ‘False Lankum’ beat other contenders such as The Murder Capital, Kojaque and CMAT herself, who picked up last year’s prize for her debut album ‘If My Wife New I’d Be Dead’. Lankum, who also won the award in 2019 for ‘The Livelong Day’, took to...
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Artists and music world speak out on International Women’s Day: “We’re on this planet to love and support each other”

Artists from across the music world have come together to speak out on International Women’s Day 2024 – celebrating and promoting the movement of women’s rights. Taking place today (March 8), the annual event comes as a worldwide day of acknowledgement for the achievements of women, and serves as a reminder of how far we’ve come in striving for gender equality. Gaining momentum across the early 20th century, the event was officially recognised by the UN in 1996 and also sheds light on the issues of inequality still prevalent in society, including domestic abuse, the gender pay gap, patriarchal...
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‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama has died, aged 68

Legendary Japanese manga creator Akira Toriyama – who created the beloved Dragon Ball franchise – has died at the age of 68. According to a statement shared today (March 8) via the official Dragon Ball account on X (formerly Twitter), Toriyama died on March 1 due to acute subdural hemotoma. A funeral service has already been held for his family and “very few relatives”. The statement also notes that Toriyama’s family and the Bird Studio, which he founded, will not be accepting flowers, condolences gifts, visiting and offerings. The studio has also requested that Toriyama’s family be given their...
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Budget slammed as a “missed opportunity” by UK live music industry

Representatives of the UK’s live music industry have slammed the recent government budget as a “missed opportunity”. Yesterday, UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the latest government budget. Although it was revealed that there would be an extension of the orchestra tax relief, the budget did not deliver on a key demand – a cut in the VAT charged on tickets. In response, several representatives from various live music organisations have responded negatively to the proposed budget. Advertisement Jon Collins, the CEO of Live (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), issued a statement expressing frustration on the...