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The Killers’ new album is coming in August and will be “very different”
The Killers’ “very different” next album is set for release in August, drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. has revealed. The arrival of the band’s follow-up to August 2020’s ‘Imploding the Mirage’ has already been teased this year, with frontman Brandon Flowers confirming back in April that they had finished recording. READ MORE: The Killers: “Music made it possible for me to dream” Speaking in a new interview for the podcast Sarah Hagan Backstage, Vannucci has now revealed that The Killers are aiming to release their new album in August. Advertisement “ last August, we have another...
1 in 10 of all tracks streamed globally are now by British artists
The likes of Dua Lipa, Coldplay and The Beatles have all played a major role in the British record industry earning £519.7 million in overseas earnings last year, the highest figure on record. New data from the BPI reveals that music export revenues in 2020 grew by 6 per cent on 2019, helped along by the “explosive growth of music streaming”. It has also been confirmed that one in 10 tracks streamed across the globe are by a UK artist, with 300 British artists notching up 100 million streams or more. Advertisement But it was Dua Lipa who recorded the...
BamBam admits he had “worries” about his “skills” while preparing ‘riBBon’
GOT7 singer BamBam has revealed that was worried about his skills as a performer while preparing to release his debut solo mini-album, ‘riBBon’. READ MORE: JAY B on finding his voice: “I can’t stop doubting myself until I’m fully satisfied” During an online press conference held on June 15, which coincided with the release of ‘riBBon’, the Thai-born singer shared concerns he had during the album’s conception, saying he was particularly worried about his skills as a solo artist. Admitting that he hadn’t “been able to show vocals much until now”, BamBam revealed that he spent time thinking...
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are opening a new high school in LA
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are set to open a new high school in south LA. The Beats co-founders have partnered with the Los Angeles Unified School District for the venture, with Dre and Iovine having previously spoken about their educational plans back in May 2020. The new school – which will be known as ‘Regional High School #1’ “until the official naming process is completed” – will be located on the Audubon Middle School campus and will initially welcome 124 students, with plans to expand to up to 250 students in the future. It is expected to open...
Metallica, The Killers and Muse lead Mad Cool Festival 2022 line-up
The likes of Metallica, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Muse and Twenty One Pilots have all been confirmed for Mad Cool Festival 2022. The Madrid festival was forced to abandon its 2021 edition due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, but it will now return to the Spanish capital from July 6-9, 2022. Mad Cool’s new line-up sees a total of 104 artists across all genres, including a selection of returning names from previous editions. Advertisement Other acts added to the line-up today (June 16) include St. Vincent, Sigrid, Carly Rae Jepsen, Wolf Alice, Tove Lo, Alt-J, Foals and Zara Larsson. You...
TWICE on working with Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall: “We are very honoured”
TWICE have shared their thoughts on working with Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall on their new song ‘First Time’. READ MORE: TWICE’s cheerful core flips the script on the perception of girl groups in 2021 During an interview with the Zach Sang Show, the K-pop girl group said they were “very honoured” that Thirlwall had contributed to the songwriting process for ‘First Time’. The South Korean act also revealed that they have been long-time fans of the British girl group. “Actually when we were trainees, we covered a lot of songs by Little Mix,” member Dahyun shared. “I actually listened...
Mykki Blanco links up with Blood Orange for glittery new single ‘It’s Not My Choice’
Mykki Blanco has shared a suave new single titled ‘It’s Not My Choice’, a mid-tempo duet with London-based R&B artist Blood Orange (aka Devonté Hynes). READ MORE: Mykki Blanco interview: “These shows are a last hurrah to this era of my career” Built on soulful pad synths, jazzy horns and keys with understated percussion and a subtle, yet impactful bassline, the track sees Blanco and Hynes trade emotive lines touching on what a press release calls “the tug of war that is a dysfunctional relationship”. Take a listen to ‘It’s Not My Choice’ below: Advertisement ‘It’s Not My Choice’...
Aldous Harding returns with bouncy new single, ‘Old Peel’
Aldous Harding has returned with the one-off single ‘Old Peel’, her first original release in two years. The bouncy new single has been the set-closer for Harding’s most recent live shows. It was recorded with producer John Parish, who also worked on Harding’s latest two records, ‘Designer’ and ‘Party’. READ MORE: Aldous Harding – ‘Designer’ review The song’s music video was directed by Harding and longtime collaborator Martin Sagadin, and features Sagadin dancing in the centre of an intimate rehearsal space. Advertisement ‘Old Peel’ will be released as a 7-inch vinyl on July 9, with an alternate version acting...
Haim, St. Vincent and Charli XCX lead the 2021 All Things Go Festival lineup
The 2021 edition of the All Things Go festival has been announced, boasting a 16-act bill headlined by Haim, St. Vincent and Charli XCX. READ MORE: St. Vincent – ‘Daddy’s Home’ review: this ’70s funk pastiche is her warmest album yet Spread over two stages at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland (heading north from its old home of Washington, DC), this year’s instalment marks a notable step up in scale, from 5,000 punters in its previous format to a sizeable 20,000. The all-ages event is locked in to take place on Saturday October 16, with tickets on...Recent Posts
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