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Clairo says she won’t tour unless her extra security plans are realised
Clairo has said she won’t play live shows until her plans to have added security are in place for the wellbeing of her fans. READ MORE: Clairo – “I was too scared to think domesticity could be something I crave” The singer-songwriter, who released her new album ‘Sling’ earlier this month, told NME in this week’s Big Read cover interview that she stands firm on her commitment. Clairo wants to hire security people to look out for and put an end to assault, harassment or any kind of uncomfortable situations that happen at her shows. It’s in a bid to...
The Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson has written a kids album
Ricky Wilson looks to be releasing an album made for children. READ MORE: Kaiser Chiefs open up on 00s nostalgia and their new album ‘Duck’ The Kaiser Chiefs‘ frontman said in a new interview that his attempts to write a novel led him to writing songs suitable for children’s ears because he noticed how many of the sentences rhymed naturally. He told The Sun: “I’ve written a children’s record, which I don’t think many people have. I started writing a book because I was enjoying the freedom of not having to think about going on tour. Advertisement “I thought, ‘I’m...
Lil Nas X pokes fun at upcoming Nike court trial over ‘Satan Shoes’
Lil Nas X has made jokes about his court appearance today (July 19) over his trademark infringement “Satan Shoes” case. READ MORE: The best 2020 Grammys performances from Lil Nas X and BTS to Billie Eilish The artist, who collaborated with MSCHF Product Studio for the unauthorised shoes in March, which were customised Nike Air Max 97s that reportedly contained human blood, is facing court after Nike launched a successful trademark infringement lawsuit and the products were recalled. In the run-up to his appearance Nas X has been sharing TikTok videos that make light of the affair, such as one...
Music festival in the Netherlands linked to 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
More than 1,000 attendees of an outdoor music festival in the Netherlands have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since the event took place. Verknipt Festival in Utrecht boasted more than 20,000 attendees and was described as a Covid-secure return for dance music, preventing entry to anybody without full vaccination or proof of a negative test. However, CNBC reports that the event is at the centre of a mass Covid outbreak, as confirmed by Utrecht’s regional heath board. Advertisement “We cannot say that all these people were infected at the festival itself,” said Lennart van Trigt, a spokesman for the Utrecht...
Lady Gaga And Tony Bennett To Celebrate Their Decade-Long Friendship ‘One Last Time’
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are hitting the Big Apple for one last time with a duo performance. The pop icon and jazz legend announced today (July 19) that they will perform two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in celebration of Bennett’s 95th birthday, their 10-year friendship, and Bennett’s farewell to fellow New Yorkers. “I am so honored and excited to celebrate Tony’s 95th birthday with him at these special shows,” Gaga tweeted. https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/1417107660457922575?s=20 The shows, billed “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga,” will also mark Benett’s final onstage performances in...
‘Gavin & Stacey’ theme tune writer didn’t want his song used on the show
Stephen Fretwell has admitted he didn’t initially want his song ‘Run’ to feature as the theme song for Gavin & Stacey. The song has become synonymous with the hit sitcom, though the singer-songwriter has explained that he initially turned down a request from a publisher friend called Joe askingf for permission to use the track. READ MORE: ‘Gavin & Stacey’ review: a near-perfect celebration of everything that made the show great in the first place “I was like, ‘No, no, I don’t wanna do that’,” he told the BBC. “And then we talked about something else. Advertisement “Then about two...
Gig-goers encouraged to take COVID test as ‘freedom day’ arrives in England
Independent venues across England have encouraged gig-goers to take a COVID test before returning to watch live music on ‘freedom day’. As part of the government’s unlocking plan, nightlife has today (July 19) returned in England without social distancing or capacity limits as the country enters the fourth and final stage of its route out of lockdown. A large number of nightclubs held special opening parties last night, opening their doors as the restrictions were lifted at midnight. Advertisement However, venues are now asking attendees to take a COVID test in order to prevent the spread of the virus at...
The War On Drugs announce new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’
The War On Drugs have announced details of their long-awaited new album. ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ is the band’s first album in four years, and will come out on October 29 via Atlantic. The band had been teasing the record this week, sharing a snippet of a new song on Instagram, and full details of the album have now arrived. Advertisement ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’, which follows 2017’s ‘A Deeper Understanding’, was recorded across seven studios including New York’s Electric Lady and Los Angeles’ Sound City. A note announcing the album on the band’s official website calls...
A$AP Rocky previews new music in advert for clothing brand
A$AP Rocky has shared a teaser of upcoming music in a new advert – watch the clip below. The rapper is currently working towards the release of his new album ‘All Smiles, which he has been teasing throughout 2021. The new advert was created by PacSun, the California-based clothing company that Rocky was recently named a guest Creative Director of. Advertisement Sharing the new music teaser on Instagram, Rocky wrote: “CLIP ON MY HIP LIKE THE BAC AH DA BEEPER.” Watch the clip below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by GRIM (@asaprocky) Last week, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky...Recent Posts
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