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Watch Jack Antonoff explain how he co-wrote Lana Del Rey’s ‘The Greatest’
Jack Antonoff has given a demonstration on how he and Lana Del Rey wrote the latter’s 2019 song, ‘The Greatest’. READ MORE: Bleachers: “This album is about wanting to hold joy, and not understanding why you can’t” In an interview with Mix With The Masters, Antonoff showcases the process in which the ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’ track, which he called his favourite from the album, was made. Starting with the chords that built the foundation of the song, Antonoff described them as “kind of an English-sounding progression” and “pretty regal”. Advertisement He then goes on to explain how he played the...
Former IZ*ONE’s Choi Yena to reportedly make her solo debut this year
Ex-IZ*ONE member Choi Yena is reportedly set to make her solo debut later this year. READ MORE: Somi’s latest single ‘Dumb Dumb’ is a frustrating comeback that lacks originality and spark This is according to a new report by South Korean media outlet StarNews, which claimed that the K-pop idol is currently working new music, although the format of the project – whether it’ll be a full-length, mini or single album – has yet to be decided. The publication also claimed that Choi will make her solo debut by the end of 2021. A spokespersons from Choi’s agency Yuehua...
Slipknot’s Clown says even without COVID, he won’t ever stop wearing a mask
Slipknot‘s Shawn “Clown” Crahan has said he will continue to wear protective face masks even if the risks surrounding COVID-19 one day dissipate. In a new interview with Forbes, the percussionist said: “I’m not ever going to stop wearing a mask, COVID or not. I’ve been in this business 25 years, and people are filthy all over the world. “I’ve been in this business 25 years, and people are filthy all over the world.” Advertisement Clown continued, saying: “We live in a filthy world, and we live in a world where people don’t wash their hands, they wipe their...
Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi and Celeste lead nominations for Ivor Novello Awards 2021
Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi and Celeste are among the leading nominees at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards. The 2021 ceremony will take place at Grosvenor House in London on September 21, with the awards set to honour British and Irish songwriters and screen composers. Styles is up for Songwriter of the Year along with his regular collaborator Kid Harpoon, while the singer is also nominated twice in the PRS for Music Most Performed Work category. Capaldi’s two nods also come in this category. Advertisement Celeste has been nominated for Songwriter of the Year (along with her co-writer Jamie Hartman)...
Cardi B will feature on Lizzo’s forthcoming single ‘Rumors’
Cardi B will feature on Lizzo‘s first single in two years, ‘Rumors’, which is set to arrive this Friday (August 13). Lizzo shared the announcement with a video on her social media where she FaceTimes Cardi. “That’s who’s featuring, y’all. Period. It’s Harry Styles,” Lizzo joked in the clip. “What the fuck? What’s going on? Why’d you call me so early? It’s nine o’clock in the morning,” Cardi responded. Advertisement See the post, and another confirming the collaboration, below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Lil Nas X says he will return to “cowboy era” once “gay era” is complete
Lil Nas X has promised that he will return to his “cowboy era” once his “gay era” is complete. Taking to Twitter over the weekend, the rapper, who recently secured back to back Billboard Top 10 singles with ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and ‘Industry Baby’ featuring Jack Harlow, looked towards the future and what it may hold for him musically. “after i drop the album i will be finish with my gay era and returning to my cowboy era,” Nas X tweeted. after i drop the album i will be finish with my gay era and returning...
Study at Exit Festival shows no sign of COVID infections
A scientific study conducted at Exit Festival in Serbia has reportedly resulted in zero coronavirus infections. READ MORE: Don’t be a dick this festival season: the COVID-safe edition The event, which took place between July 8–11 at Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, welcomed between 42,000 and 48,000 people per day. With a line-up that included David Guetta, DJ Snake and more, it was the first major festival to he held in Europe since the pandemic began. The Health Centre Novi Sad and the association Project Lab, under the leadership of epidemiologist Marija Milić MD, conducted a COVID study at the festival,...
Billie Eilish adds sixth and final UK tour date due to overwhelming demand
Billie Eilish has added another extra date to her 2022 UK tour due to “overwhelming demand”, after tickets for the previously announced shows sold out. READ MORE: Billie Eilish – ‘Happier Than Ever’ review: an artist secures her status as a generational great The pop star is set to bring her ‘Happier Than Ever’ tour to the UK and Ireland next summer, kicking off in Belfast on June 3. The new date – which comes after already adding a new show back in May – will take place at London’s The O2 on June 26, bringing Eilish’s total number...
Machine Gun Kelly announces new album ‘Born With Horns’
Machine Gun Kelly has announced the release of his next album, ‘Born With Horns’. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever” News of the follow-up to last year’s ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ was unveiled on the rapper-rocker’s Instagram page earlier today (August 9), where he shared a video of of him and the album’s executive producer, Travis Barker, brandishing new tattoos of the LP’s title. “‘born with horns’ the album. we’re back for round two…” Kelly captioned the short clip, which you can see below. Advertisement It comes...Recent Posts
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