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Watch Wolf Alice’s wholesome video for ‘The Beach II’

Wolf Alice have shared the official video for ‘The Beach II’ – you can watch it below. READ MORE: NME Big Read: Wolf Alice: “We’re a tiny bit more comfortable in the world” The song closes the North London band’s third album ‘Blue Weekend’ as well as its accompanying short film of the same name, which was directed by Jordan Hemingway and premiered in London last month. Beginning with lead single ‘The Last Man On Earth’ back in February, Ellie Rowsell and co. have been drip-feeding individual chapters from the film – each representing a separate ‘Blue Weekend’ track. Advertisement Arriving tonight...
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St. Vincent announces ‘Down And Out Downtown’ livestream concert

St. Vincent has announced her first-ever livestream concert, ‘Down And Out Downtown’ – see more details below. READ MORE: St. Vincent: “I wanted to tell my story with humour and compassion” In support of her acclaimed sixth album ‘Daddy’s Home‘, the singer (real name Annie Clark) will perform songs from the record, as well as new arrangements of hits and deep cuts from her back catalogue, in a special virtual gig. A synopsis for the show reads: “‘Down And Out Downtown’ is a sepia toned tour de force of gritty grooves, hungover glamour and spellbinding musicality. From rollicking full...
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Jack Harlow talks setting an example for “white kids” in Black culture

Jack Harlow has spoken of his responsibility to set an example for white fans and rappers in Black culture. The Louisville artist, who released his debut album ‘That’s What They All Say’ last December, told Footwear News in a new interview that he “feels blessed to have a voice in this period”. “…Because, one, I’m not a street artist, and two, I’m not Black,” Harlow explained. “The only thing keeping me here right now is that level of authenticity, of being myself.” Advertisement He also reflected on participating in a protest against the murder of Breonna Taylor, which took...
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Britney Spears’ co-conservator claims pop star’s father’s call for investigation is “attempt to clear his name”

Britney Spears‘ co-conservator, Jodi Montgomery, has claimed the pop star’s father, Jamie Spears, is only asking for an investigation into the conservatorship in an attempt to “clear his name”. READ MORE: Britney Spears’ court appearance was a display of her strength, and the power of #FreeBritney This latest development in the singer’s controversial conservatorship follows on from the resignation last week of Britney’s court-appointed lawyer Samuel Ingham III and her long time manager Larry Rudolph. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Montgomery, who is Britney’s temporary co-conservator, alleged that the ‘Toxic’ singer has made a “number of serious...
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Halsey shares eerie trailer for new theatrical film ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’

Halsey has announced a new film titled If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, a companion piece to their upcoming album of the same name – check out the trailer below. READ MORE: Halsey – ‘Manic’ review: stream-of-consciousness musings on family, love, and fame Announced last month, the pop star’s fourth studio effort was produced by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails alongside Atticus Ross. It is said to be the singer’s “punk rock” record. The album’s cover art and release date (August 27) were revealed last week with a 13-minute visual that was shot at New York’s Metropolitan Museum...
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Courteeners announce new warm-up gigs ahead of huge Old Trafford homecoming show

Courteeners have announced they’ll be performing a short run of new warm-up gigs ahead of their massive Old Trafford homecoming show. READ MORE: Manchester, united – the story of Courteeners’ last massive Old Trafford gig The Manchester band will play Leicester’s O2 Academy, Stoke-on-Trent’s Victoria Hall, and Halifax’s Victoria Theatre this coming September, with support coming from Zuzu. The gigs will precede Courteeners’ huge hometown show at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford cricket stadium on September 25, which sold out in just 90 minutes. The band will also play Scarborough Open Air Theatre on September 8 and Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival on September...
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Eminem and Proof’s son, Nasaan, could be teaming up on “fire” new track

A collaboration between Eminem and Nasaan appears to be on the horizon. READ MORE: Eminem’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ at 20: why it’s a misunderstood masterpiece Taking to social media on Friday (July 9), Nasaan – who’s the son of late D12 rapper Proof – posted a cryptic message depicting an eye emoji, a backward “E” and a fire symbol. You can see the message below. He later said that he would “release this bitch right now if it was my say so”. ? + Ǝ = ? — SAAN LAURENT (@1NASAAN) July 8, 2021 Advertisement ? id release this...
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Live music industry expected to return to pre-pandemic revenues by 2025

The UK’s live music sector is expected to return to its pre-coronavirus pandemic revenues by the year 2025, according to a new forecast. READ MORE: Gig, festival and nightclub bosses talk masks, testing and COVID safety for re-opening Live music is set to return without restrictions in England on Monday (July 19) following the UK government’s decision to go ahead with lifting the majority of coronavirus-enforced rules in the country. Restrictions on live events will continue, however, in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the meantime. A new forecast by PwC in their ‘Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2021–2025’...
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Billie Eilish, BTS, Lorde, The Weeknd To Perform At Global Citizen Live 2021

International philanthropic organization Global Citizen will be hosting a 24-hour concert this fall, and much like the nonprofit’s yearly festival, the new show — Global Citizen Live — boasts a major line-up of artists set to take the stage. Including your faves. The international concert will feature performances from Billie Eilish, BTS, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Lorde, and so many more. Additionally, Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Andrea Bocelli, Angélique Kidjo, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, Davido, Demi Lovato, DJ Snake, Duran Duran, Femi Kuti, Green Day, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness, Jennifer...
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Nicola Roberts hits back at the government’s online hate bill: “Everyone should be coming together and calling abuse out”

Nicola Roberts has refused to “champion” the government’s Online Safety Bill due to “loopholes” in the legislation. The government say that their proposed legislation, which was announced in the Queen’s Speech back in May, will aim “to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online while defending free expression”. Roberts said she met with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) two weeks ago to discuss the proposed bill. Advertisement In a statement that the former Girls Aloud singer shared on Twitter yesterday (July 12), Roberts said: “As someone who has dealt with...
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