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The Beach Boys announce huge new boxset and share unreleased version of ‘Big Sur’
The Beach Boys are set to release a huge new boxset next month. READ MORE: 20 things you didn’t know about ‘Pet Sounds’ The release will celebrate two of the group’s albums; the new boxset, ‘Feel Flows – The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971’ will be released on July 30 via Capitol Records/UMe. The five-disc and digital set will include newly remastered versions of both albums together with 108 unreleased tracks and live recordings. It will also include alternate versions and mixes, a cappella recordings, radio promotions from the album sessions as well as isolated backing vocal tracks. Advertisement The...
St. Vincent launches new 70s-themed radio show
St. Vincent has launched a new, 70s-themed retro radio station on Apple Music. READ MORE: St. Vincent: “I wanted to tell my story with humour and compassion” WSTV Radio will see St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, take on the persona of a New York City radio DJ in the 70s. Each episode will take follow a “day in the life” theme as she plays hits from the 70s plus special “premieres” of “new” songs from future music legends, according to Rolling Stone. Advertisement Speaking about the show, St. Vincent said: “On WSTV Radio, I take a little acid-trip back in time...
Listen to Deerhoof’s cover of Sleater-Kinney’s ‘Don’t Talk Like’
Deerhoof have shared a cover of Sleater-Kinney‘s ‘Don’t Talk Like’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Carrie Brownstein: “You have to start with your own body as an act of resistance” The San Francisco band’s reworking of the 1999 track has been released to celebrate 30 years of iconic indie label Kill Rock Stars, which is inviting bands to interpret songs from the KRS catalogue. Deerhoof’s cover appears on an EP called ‘Deerhoof Sandwich’, which also hears them take on LiLiPUT’s ‘Hitch-hike’. Elsewhere on the EP, there are Deerhoof covers by Wilco’s Nels Cline, Shutups, Shaylee and Death Cab For Cutie’s Dave...
Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump shares theme song for new ‘Spider-Man’ cartoon
Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump has released a theme song for a new Spider-Man cartoon – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Fall Out Boy interview: “Hardcore made me who I am” The frontman, who has worked on numerous soundtracks and scores over the years, has recorded a new track for Spidey And His Amazing Friends. The new animated series, which is set to premiere this summer, is the first Marvel show to be made for Disney Junior. Advertisement You can listen to Stump’s fast, fun and catchy theme song below: Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz revealed...
jxdn announces Travis Barker-produced debut album ‘Tell Me About Tomorrow’
jxdn has announced the release of his debut album, ‘Tell Me About Tomorrow’ – listen to new single ‘Think About Me’ below. READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with jxdn Produced by Travis Barker, the 18-track LP comprises 14 new songs, including a feature from Machine Gun Kelly on the track ‘Wanna Be’. It will be released on July 2 via DTA Records. jxdn (real name Jaden Hossler) has accompanied news of the album with the release of a new track called ‘Think About Me’, which arrives with a video featuring nods to...
Rapper Nines has been charged with four drug offences
Rapper Nines has been charged with four drug offences. The musician, 31, was arrested on Thursday (June 3) following searches at properties in both London and Hertfordshire. He was charged under his real name of Courtney Freckleton, alongside another man, Jason Thompson, as part of “an operation to tackle the supply of drugs,” according to the BBC. London’s Metropolitan Police said both had been charged with conspiracy to import a controlled Class B drug with intent to evade a prohibition/restriction between March 10 2020 and July 3 2020. Other charges include conspiracy to supply a Class A controlled drug...
John Mayer takes it back to the ’80s in video for new single ‘Last Train Home’
John Mayer has shared a video for his new single ‘Last Train Home’ – you can watch it below. READ MORE: 25 reasons why everything was better in the ’80s Taken from the singer, songwriter and guitarist’s upcoming eighth studio album ‘Sob Rock’, the new track features Maren Morris and sounds like was recorded in the ’80s at the height of yacht rock. ‘Last Train Home’ hears Mayer channel the likes of Bryan Adams, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and Toto, which is why it’s no surprise to learn that he’s joined by Toto percussionist Lenny Castro, and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes,...
Watch The Linda Lindas’ fierce performance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
The Linda Lindas made their debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night (June 3) – you can watch their full performance below. Read More: Nine things you need to know about returning riot grrrl game-changers Bikini Kill The performance came after the Los Angeles teen punk sensations landed themselves a record deal last week (May 23) with punk label, Epitaph Records. The band’s anti-racism single ‘Racist Sexist Boys’ went viral, catching the attention of Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello among other famous admirers. Advertisement You can watch the full performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! here: In an interview ahead of their performance,...
Biffy Clyro announce huge Cardiff show for September
Biffy Clyro have announced they’ll be playing a huge Cardiff show set to take place in September. READ MORE: In Conversation with Biffy Clyro: “We’ve already got a sprawling new sister record coming” The Scottish trio, who released their most recent album ‘A Celebration Of Endings’ back in August, will be taking over Cardiff Bay’s Alexandra Head on September 16, with support coming from Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes. “We are excited to announce that Biffy Clyro will headline Cardiff Bay on September 16th 2021, as part of the Bay Series with special guests @andtherattlesnakes,” a post on the band’s...Recent Posts
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