News
HIV charity hit back at DaBaby for “spreading misinformation”
DaBaby has received backlash following comments he made over the weekend about gay men and people with HIV. Appearing at Rolling Loud Miami over the weekend, the North Carolina rapper could be heard saying in footage from his set: “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two or three weeks, put your cellphone light up. “Ladies, if your pussy smell like water, put your cellphone light up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking dick in the parking lot, put your cellphone light up.” He also claimed HIV...
Watch Mark Hoppus play bass for first time since cancer diagnosis
Mark Hoppus has shared a video of himself playing bass for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. The Blink-182 musician told fans in a statement last month that he had been undergoing chemotherapy, and later confirmed he’d been diagnosed with 4-A diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Earlier this month, Hoppus provided an update in which he said that his treatment appeared to be working, saying it was “the best possible news” to have received. Advertisement Appearing on a Twitch stream yesterday (July 26), the bassist was seen with his instrument in hand while addressing fans. He then performed...
Hear Porridge Radio’s tender lo-fi cover of The Shins’ ‘New Slang’
Porridge Radio have shared a lo-fi cover of The Shins‘ ‘New Slang’ – take a listen to it below. READ MORE: The Big Read – Porridge Radio: “I’ve always known that we’re the best band in the world” The Brighton-born band took on the 2001 track for an exclusive 7″ release, available on vinyl for subscribers to Sub Pop’s Singles Club Volume 6. The Shins cover is the B-side of the vinyl release, with a version of Wolf Parade‘s ‘You Are A Runner And I Am My Father’s Son’ serving as the A-side and hitting streaming services on August...
Whitesnake, Foreigner and Europe announce joint UK and Ireland 2022 tour
Three rock veterans will join forces for a joint tour of the UK and Ireland next year, with Whitesnake and Foreigner co-headlining alongside special guests Europe. “I pray every day we can all make this happen and once again, share unforgettable evenings together and celebrate the amazing journey we have been on for almost 50 years!” said Whitesnake’s David Coverdale. Mick Jones of Foreigner added: “We can’t wait to kick off the summer in the UK and Ireland with a massive tour alongside our friends Whitesnake and Europe. We’re looking forward to playing all our biggest hits for our fans,...
Nick Cave recalls eerie story involving Nick Drake and Velvet Underground’s Nico
Nick Cave has shared a story involving Nick Drake and the time he met Velvet Underground singer Nico. READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – ‘Carnage’ review: the peak of their powers Writing on his frequently updated Red Hand Files website, the singer-songwriter was asked a pair of questions by two different fans which he proceeded to tie up into one answer. “I’ve always felt some sort of relation between you and Nick Drake,” a fan called Raghav from India wrote. “If you haven’t heard of him he was an artist from England who wrote only about 60...
Saint Etienne announce 10th album ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’
Saint Etienne have announced they will return later this year with their 10th album ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’. Set for release on September 10 via Heavenly Recordings, the latest from the London trio is described as “a concept album about optimism, nostalgia and the late nineties”. It comes accompanied by a film of the same name directed by acclaimed photographer Alasdair McLellan, which will premiere on September 3 alongside The Films Of Saint Etienne – a special weekend of screenings and Q & As at BFI Southbank. Advertisement Coronavirus-enforced lockdown also means that the record is the...
Johnny Marr announces September run of tiny UK shows
Johnny Marr will play a run of ultra-intimate shows across the UK this September, the iconic guitarist has announced. READ MORE: Manchester, united – the story of Courteeners’ last massive Old Trafford gig To warm up for a huge show with Courteeners at Manchester’s Old Trafford Ground on September 25, the former Smiths guitarist will perform three tiny shows in Leeds, Blackburn and London. Johnny Marr will play: Advertisement SEPTEMBER Monday 20 – Leeds, Stylus Tuesday 21 – Blackburn, King George’s Hall Thursday 23 – London, Electric Ballroom Saturday 25 – Manchester, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (supporting Courteeners) Tickets go on...
CRAVITY unveil cryptic teaser image for first full-length album
K-pop boyband CRAVITY are set to release their first-ever full-length album next month. READ MORE: MONSTA X – ‘One Of A Kind’ review: a high-stakes gamble that more than pays off Earlier today (July 27), the South Korean act unveiled a cryptic teaser for the forthcoming record titled ‘The Awakening: Written In The Stars’. The picture also revealed the record’s release date, on August 19, and noted that the upcoming project will be “part one” of the group’s first album. CRAVITY 1st ALBUM PART 1 <THE AWAKENING> WRITTEN IN THE STARS 2021.08.19 COMING SOON#CRAVITY #크래비티#THE_AWAKENING#WRITTEN_IN_THE_STARS pic.twitter.com/zLidJoB4oR — CRAVITY OFFICIAL...
T.I. makes Lil Nas X comparison as he defends DaBaby’s homophobic comments at Rolling Loud Festival
T.I. has used Lil Nas X to make a bizarre defence of DaBaby, who has come under fire for a homophobic rant he delivered during a performance at Miami’s Rolling Loud Festival. Appearing at the festival last weekend, DaBaby told the crowd: “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two or three weeks, put your cellphone light up. “Ladies, if your pussy smell like water, put your cellphone light up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking dick in the parking lot, put your cellphone light up.”...Recent Posts
UK artists invited to apply for “seriously game-changing” £125k fund to beat “the cost of touring crisis”
On “Irmãos,” TchiTchi Turns Family History Into a Global Sound
Fearne Cotton recalls “shame” after hearing “horrible news” of ex-partner Ian Watkins’ sex crimes
Anushka Talks New Debut Single, Learning Production, and Finding Her Voice as a Young Independent Artist
Adam Lambert tells us about upcoming new music, and why artists need to “use their platforms for the greater good”