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Quicksand’s Walter Schreifels: “I feel kinship with a band like Turnstile”
Cult post-hardcore band Quicksand have hailed Turnstile as a band they feel a “kinship” with, while also revealing the political themes of new album ‘Distant Populations’ and the “romance” of their past break-up. The New York band’s first two albums (1993’s ‘Slip’ and 1995’s ‘Manic Compression’) were seminal in establishing the post-hardcore scene, alongside work by the likes of Fugazi, Refused and At The Drive In. Around that time, the trio supported The Offspring across America and Europe just as the Cali punks’ thid album ‘Smash’ became a global hit. Soon after, they headlined the first ever The Warped...
Maroon 5 will be first major US act to perform in Canada as borders reopen
Maroon 5 are set to become the first major US act to perform in Canada after the country recently opened up its borders following the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Maroon 5 – ’Jordi’ review: paint-by-numbers pop that occasionally wows Vaccinated Americans and permanent residents are now able to cross the Canadian border for the first time since closing on March 18, 2020. According to Billboard, this recent change means that Adam Levine and co. are able to move forward with their scheduled performance in Toronto on September 2 with Blackbear; this will make them the first major US act to...
Little Mix announce new greatest hits album ‘Between Us’
Little Mix have announced details of a new greatest hits album titled ‘Between Us’. READ MORE: The X Factor bows out after 17 years: here’s what really killed the singing reality show The compilation record is set to be released on November 12 to mark the group’s 10th anniversary this year. Described as “a celebration of a decade of global hits from a record-breaking pop band”, ‘Between Us’ will feature such songs as ‘Wings’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ and ‘Sweet Melody’. Advertisement Five new Little Mix songs, which the trio have been working on over the...
Foo Fighters Will Receive The Global Icon Award At The 2021 VMAs
On the most famous chorus he ever wrote, Dave Grohl wondered if everything could ever feel this real forever. Nearly a quarter-century later, his Foo Fighters have transcended the humble label of a rock band to become an institution of elder alternative statesmen, rock rulers who are soon to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. But before that, at the 2021 MTV VMAs, Grohl and the Foos will become literally planetary by receiving the Global Icon Award. The honor is set to make its debut VMA appearance after being...
Between Us, Little Mix Will Celebrate Their 10-Year Anniversary With An Album
It’s been 10 years since the British girl group Little Mix first came together on The X Factor, and to commemorate their formation, the girls announced Wednesday (August 19) that they will drop a new greatest hits-type album called Between Us on November 12. The album is described as “a celebration of 10 years of hits, friendship, new tracks, and so much more.” On Instagram, they captioned, “We can’t thank you all enough for your support over the last ten years… this album is for each and every one of you who’s listened to our music, bought an album...
Slowthai postpones Happyland festival: “We couldn’t put the show together at the standard I wanted”
Slowthai has postponed his inaugural Happyland festival due to concerns about meeting the standards he’d envisioned. READ MORE: Slowthai: “I want a day where everyone can be free of their stresses” The rapper, who in May announced a one-day, 15,000-capacity festival held in his hometown of Northampton, issued a statement today (August 19) explaining the decision. “I’m taking the decision to postpone the inaugural Happyland festival due to take place in September 2021,” he wrote. “Unfortunately due to things out of my control, we couldn’t put the show together at the standard that I wanted for the first ever...
The Boo Radleys announce their first live dates in 24 years
The Boo Radleys have announced details of a UK tour, marking their first live dates in 24 years. Tim Brown (bass/guitar/keyboards), Simon “Sice” Rowbottom (guitar/vocals) and Rob Cieka (drums) will hit the road in October after having announced their return last month. Founding guitarist Martin Carr is not part of the current line-up. The Boo Radleys have today (August 19) shared news of a run of six tour dates that will kick off in Bristol on October 24 at The Lanes. Advertisement The Boo Radleys (Picture: Chris Payne/Press) The tour will also take in Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Birmingham...
Kevin Abstract shares ‘Sierra Nights’ video featuring Ryan Beatty
Kevin Abstract has shared the music video for his new Ryan Beatty-featuring single ‘Sierra Nights’. READ MORE: Kevin Abstract – ‘ARIZONA baby’ EP review The pair, who have collaborated before, both feature in the road trip-themed video for the Brockhampton bandmember’s second solo track of 2021. Though unconfirmed at this stage, ‘Sierra Nights’ is expected to appear on Abstract’s touted third solo effort, which is expected to release sometime this year. Advertisement In Abstract’s self-directed clip for ‘Sierra Nights’ he and Beatty are seen driving along the Pacific Coast Highway, singing at gas stations and on rooftops, and hanging...
Watch Vince Staples perform ‘Take Me Home’ with Fousheé on ‘Fallon’
Vince Staples performed his song ‘Take Me Home’ with Fousheé on last night’s edition (August 18) of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – watch their performance below. READ MORE: Vince Staples – “It’s important for me to tell the truth about my experiences” The track is taken from Staples’ recent self-titled album, which arrived last month. Staples and Fousheé performed the song while seated back-to-back on a rotating platform that was bathed in dark blue lighting. Advertisement Earlier this month Staples contributed a track to the recent Pokémon anniversary soundtrack ‘Pokémon 25: The Red EP’. “I’ve always been...Recent Posts
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